Public benefit concessions

Current

(1) A council may grant a rate concession if satisfied that the concession would advance one or more of the following purposes:

(a)

securing the proper development of its area;

(b)

preserving buildings or places of historical interest;

(c)

protecting the environment;

(d)

encouraging cultural activities;

(e)

promoting community health or welfare;

(ea)

providing social or affordable housing;

(f)

encouraging agriculture;

(g)

providing recreation or amusement for the public.

(2)

A council may grant a rate concession under this section on:

(a)

the council's own initiative; or

(b)

application by an affected ratepayer.

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