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Local Government Act 1974

Works of councils

238: General powers of council in respect of works

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"Councils used to have some general powers to do works, but this law is no longer in effect."

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A council has some general powers when it comes to doing works, but this part of the law is no longer in effect. It was repealed on 1 November 1989 by section 25(1) of the Local Government Amendment Act (No 2) 1989. You can find more information about this change in the law by looking at the Local Government Amendment Act (No 2) 1989.

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Part 15Works of councils

238General powers of council in respect of works (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 238: repealed, on , by section 25(1) of the Local Government Amendment Act (No 2) 1989 (1989 No 29).