George municipal by-laws still open for comment

GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality has since last year reviewed a number of existing and/or drafted new by-laws for a number of directorates.

By-laws allow for an individual municipality to regulate the affairs and the services it provides within its area of jurisdiction.

The details of by-laws can differ from one municipality to another, and the public is always advised to check their local municipal by-laws on the relevant municipal website.

Public participation

All of the by-laws have been workshopped with Council to provide all councillors an opportunity for input. It is followed by a public participation process, that allows members of the public to provide their comments and input.

Once the input has been received from the public and addressed, the final by-law goes back to Council for approval.

See the current status of the by-laws still open for public comment at www.georgeherald.com.

Status of by-laws being reviewed

CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES

NEW Public Transport, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places By-law, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Water and Sanitation Services By-law, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
NEW Stormwater By-law, Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Water Services By-law (Restrict the use of Water), Civil Engineering Services Directorate – Open for comment until 12 June 2023

• Read more here.

Public participation details for Civil Engineering Services

Written comments to the intention of the municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged: via mail to reach the Director: Civil Engineering Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023 ; or via email with subject line “Comment to CES By-laws ” to gvanniekerk@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za

Any person who is unable to write, can submit their input verbally to the council’s offices where they will be assisted by a staff member to put their comments in writing. Enquiries can be directed to Mr Jannie Koegelenberg (044 801 9278 ).

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Customer Care, Credit Control and Debt Collection By-law, Financial Services - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Tariff By-law, Financial Services - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Rates By-law, Financial Services - Open for comment until 12 June 2023

• Read more here.

Public participation details for Financial Services

Written comments to the intention of the municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged via mail to Director: Financial Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via email with subject line “Financial By-Laws, 2023” to rcoetzee@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za

Any persons who are unable to read or write but wish to participate in the process will be assisted during office hours by appointment with Mr Renaldo Coetzee at the George Municipality Main Offices, to transcribe their comments / representations. Appointments can be made via telephone at 044 801 9122.

ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES

Electricity Supply By-law, Electrotechnical Services - Open for comment until 12 June 2023

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Public participation details for Electrotechnical Services

Written comments to the intention of the municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged via mail to reach Mr Edward Nqumse: Electrotechnical Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via email with subject line “Comment to Electricity By-laws” to ennqumse@george.gov.za and njikija@george.gov.za as well as copied to post@george.gov.za

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE – COMMUNITY SERVICES (Cleansing, Parks and Recreation, Environmental, Sport)

Cemeteries and Crematoria By-law, Community Services Directorate - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Public Amenities By-law, Community Services Directorate - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Air Quality Management By-law, Community Services Directorate - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Public Nuisances By-law, Community Services Directorate - Open for comment until 12 June 2023

• Read more here.

Public participation details for Community Services Directorate - Community Services

Written comments to the intention of the Municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged at: via mail to reach Mr Sivuyile Mtila, Community Services, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via e-mail with subject line “Comment to Community Services By-laws” to smtila@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTORATE – COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICES (Disaster Management Services, Law Enforcement, Traffic Services)

Impounding of Animals By-law, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Keeping of dogs, cats and other animals By-law, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Liquor Trading By-laws, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
Community Fire Safety By-law, Community Services Directorate/Community Safety - Open for comment until 12 June 2023
NEW Remotely Piloted Aircraft By-Law – Community Services Directorate/Community Safety - Open for comment until 12 June 2023

• Read more here.

Public participation details for Community Services Directorate – Community Safety Services

Written comments to the intention of the municipality as outlined above, if any, must be lodged via mail to reach Ms Lee-Anne Meiring, Community Safety, P.O. Box 19, George, 6530 before 12 June 2023; or via email with subject line “Comment to Community Safety By-laws” to lmeiring@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za

HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORATE

• Read more here.

Zoning Scheme By-law, Human Settlements, Planning and Development Directorate - Open for Comment until 5 June 2023

Comments and inputs can be emailed to, kmeyer@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za phoned in to 044 801 9435 or submitted in person at the George Municipality, 5th Floor, 71 York Street, George, 6530.

Informal Trading By-law, Human Settlements, Planning and Development Directorate - Open for comment until 5 June 2023

Comments and inputs can be emailed to, khaarhoff@george.gov.za and copied to post@george.gov.za phoned in to 044 801 9148 or submitted in person at the George Municipality Ground Floor, 71 York Street, George, 6530.

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