Local Government (General) Regulations, 2005.
These Regulations implement provisions of the local Government Act 1993.The Regulations, among other things, provide for the compulsory acquisition of land by the council for purposes that include the extension of public land, establishment of drainage systems and waste management facilities, and the establishment of works for the prevention and control of floods.The Regulations provide for: elections of mayor and deputy mayor by councilors; code of conduct; procedures to be followed by Code of Conduct Panel and Standards Panel; public tenders for goods and services, and contracts; etc.