Council recently reviewed and updated its By-laws to reflect current laws and Council processes and fulfilling its obligation under Section 251 of the Local Government Act 1999, where it is a legislated requirement that Council reviews its By-laws every seven years. The current suite of By-laws will come into effect on 28 December 2025.
By-laws provide rules and governance and assist in providing convenient, safe, comfortable and inclusive space for its community.
Proposed By-law No. 8 – Mid Murray Council (Miscellaneous) Amendment By-law 2025 has been drafted to address an omission identified in By-law No. 6 – Cats where the prescribed manner of identification was not stated.
The public is welcome to view the proposed By-law from Wednesday 24 September 2025 at Council Offices during normal office hours or the link located under Document Library.
Written submissions are invited on the draft Amendment By-law and can be received through the following means:
- Mid Murray Your Say feedback form;
- Letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Mid Murray Council, PO Box 28, Mannum SA 5238; or
- Email postbox@mid-murray.sa.gov.au.
Submissions will be received until 5pm Friday 17 October 2025.
Summary of Changes – By-law No. 8 – Mid Murray Council (Miscellaneous) Amendment By-law 2025
To amend the Council’s Cats By-law 2025 and for related purposes.
What has changed?
- Inclusion of a definition for a prescribed manner of identification.
Current By-laws
To view Council’s current suite of By-laws click here
