Public Consultation: Proposed Amending Subordinate Local Law no. 3 (Community and Environmental Mana…

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC CONSULTATION NOTICE PROPOSED AMENDING SUBORDINATE LOCAL LAW NO. 3 (COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT) 2021

PURPOSE

Mareeba Shire Council (Council) adopted a new suite of local laws in 2018 and is closely monitoring the effectiveness of the new local laws.  Where appropriate, to ensure that the local laws are necessary or convenient for the good rule and local government of its local government area, Council may amend the local laws.

The purpose of this local law is to declare Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium Laevigatum) a local pest by including it in schedule 1 of Local Law No.3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2018.

The anti-competitive provision review was prepared in accordance with legislative requirements and is attached for public consideration.

PUBLIC INSPECTION AND WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

During the consultation period, the proposed local law will be available on Council’s website www.msc.qld.gov.au.  Copies of the local law will also be available at Council offices at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, Qld, 4880.

Written submissions are invited for a 14-day period commencing on 16 March 2021 and ending at 5pm on 30 March 2021 (“the consultation period”).

Written submissions by any person supporting or objecting to the proposed local law may be made and given to the local government on or before the last day of the consultation period stating—

Submissions must be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer and lodged:

If you have any queries or require any further information in relation to how to lodge a submission please contact Council’s Governance & Development Department on 1300 308 461 or via email at [email protected]

Peter Franks Cheif Executive Officer