Use of, and behaviour on Council Land

The proposed Local Law better prescribes behaviour that is expected on Council land and in buildings and describes how the use of land is managed. The following has been identified to strengthen existing clauses within this section of the Local Law.

Proposed:

New definition:

"event” means an organised recreational, cultural, commercial or social event or gathering of people.

Rationale:

The definition of “event” as an organised recreational, cultural, commercial, or social gathering aids in distinguishing between casual gatherings and formal events that require adherence to specific clauses associated with safety and amenity.

Proposed:

Amended clause:

11.1.5. A person must not, without the consent of Council or an authorised officer:

Enter Council Land, after having been directed to leave that Council land by authorised officer, for 48 hours or such other period as notified in writing by Council or an authorised officer.

Rationale:

This clause has been redrafted to clarify that a person may return to an area within 48 hours. The clause as currently drafted could be read that without written permission a person can not return to the area which is not the intention of the clause.