Powers of joint local governments generally
25E Powers of joint local governments generally
A joint local government has the same powers as a local government to do anything that is necessary or convenient for performing its responsibilities.
Notes—
1 For the powers of a local government, see sections 9 and 262.
2 A joint local government only has the responsibilities given to it by its component local governments under its constitution. See section 25B(2).
In exercising a power under subsection (1), a joint local government has the same limitations and obligations that its component local governments would have under this or another Act in exercising the power.
Example—
If a component local government must comply with particular requirements before exercising a power under an Act, a joint local government must also comply with the requirements before exercising the same power.
For the purpose of subsections (1) and (2), a reference to a local government in this or another Act is taken to include a reference to a joint local government.
A joint local government may exercise its powers in its own name.
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