GEORGE NEWS - The Community Services Directorate, division Community Safety has recently amended three of its by-laws, namely the by-law relating to Impoundment of Animals, the by-law relating to the Regulating of the Keeping of Dogs and Cats and Other Animals and the by-law on Liquor Trading Days and Hours.
These were approved in draft format in Council on 20 April, and are now published for public participation purposes.
These by-laws hold the same power and force as other national and provincial legislation but are laws managed by the individual municipality in order to regulate the affairs and the services it provides within its area of jurisdiction.
Draft by-law relating to Impoundment of Animals
The intent of this by-law is to provide for, inter alia
- The control over the number of dogs, cats and other animals that may be kept, the breeding with these animals, and the control over these animals by their owners
- Impoundment of stray animals as mentioned in this chapter, the prevention of nuisances and the provision for incidental matters
The following are the most important changes to the current by-law:
- An authorised officer and powers of the authorised officer
- The terms of "nuisance" in relation to comfort, convenience, peace and quiet of other people or which adversely affects the safety of people
- The definition of the establishment of the municipality was corrected with reference to Section 12 of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act,1998 ( Act 117 of 1998)
- The definitions of a municipal manager and an acting municipal manager in terms of Section 54A of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000
Draft by-law relating to the Regulating of the Keeping of Dogs and Cats and Other Animals
The intent of this by-law is to provide for, inter alia:
- The control over the number of dogs, cats and other animals that may be kept, breeding with such animals, and the control of these animals by their owners
- Impoundment of stray animals as mentioned in this chapter, and the prevention of nuisances as well as the provision for incidental matters
The following are the most important changes to the current by-law:
- The clarification of the director of community services and the relevant scope of appointment, in Terms of Sec 56 of the Municipal Systems Act
- An authorised officer and powers of the authorised officer
- Defining the terms of "nuisance" in relation to comfort, convenience, peace and quiet of other people or which adversely affects the safety of people
Draft by-law on Liquor Trading Days and Hours
The intent of this by-law is to:
- Provide for the days and hours on which the holder of a liquor licence may sell liquor to the public
The following are the most important changes to the current by-law:
- The definition of "municipality" with reference to George Municipality in terms of Section 12 of the Municipal Structures Act, 117 of 1998
- The appeal process for people who feel their rights have been affected, with relevant terms and references, inclusive of how the process must be directed
- The by-law trading days and hours promulgated in the Provincial Gazette 7102 dated 8 March 2013, are repealed
- The trading days and hours known as the George Municipal by-law on Liquor Trading would come into operation on the date of the publication thereof in the Provincial Gazette.
Public participation details
Notices will be published on the Municipal Website and municipal social media sites. Please follow this link to access the Community Services By-Law documentation: Hard copies will be provided at all public libraries in George for review.
Feedback is required within 30 days. Comments and inputs can be emailed to Ms Lee-anne Meiring at lameiring@george.gov.za, phoned in to 044 801 6367 or submitted in person at the George Municipality Law Enforcement Offices, 25B Cathedral Street, George.
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