Local Government Act 1993

A council may make by-laws prescribing –

fees, charges and rents in relation to a service, works, undertaking, property, matter or thing; and the purposes for which, and the conditions on which – permits, licences, authorities and registrations may be granted by the council; and a service, product, commodity or information may be given by the council; and the manner in which applications may be made for permits, licences, authorities and registrations; and the fee payable for the permits, licences, authorities and registrations and for their renewal.