Local Government Act 1974

Offences and legal proceedings - Legal proceedings

706: Members may be required to pay costs of proceedings in certain cases

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"Councillors might have to pay court costs in certain situations"

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If you are a member, you might have to pay for the costs of a court case in some situations. This rule is part of the Local Government Act 1974, which is a law in New Zealand. You can find more information about changes to this law by looking at the Local Government Act 2002, which changed this rule on 1 July 2003.

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Part 44Offences and legal proceedings
Legal proceedings

706Members may be required to pay costs of proceedings in certain cases (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 706: repealed, on , by section 266 of the Local Government Act 2002 (2002 No 84).