75Evidence

75 Evidence

(1) Proof is not required in the absence of evidence to the contrary—

S. 75(1)(a) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 26(2).

(a) of the constitution of Development Victoria, the due appointment of its directors or the presence of a quorum at its meetings;

S. 75(1)(b) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 27.

(b) of the appointment of any member of Development Victoria's staff;

S. 75(1)(c) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 26(2).

(c) of the validity of appointment of a person purporting to act as delegate of Development Victoria;

S. 75(1)(d) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 26(2).

(d) that a document appearing to be issued by or on behalf of Development Victoria was so issued;

S. 75(1)(e) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 26(2).

(e) of the fixing of a charge by Development Victoria under this Act;

S. 75(1)(f) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 27.

(f) of the validity of the contents of Development Victoria's records or minutes.

S. 75(2) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 26(2).

(2) A document appearing to be part of a resolution or notice made or issued by Development Victoria under this Act and appearing to be authenticated by Development Victoria is admissible in evidence in any proceedings and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, is proof that a resolution or notice in those terms was duly made or issued by Development Victoria.

S. 75(3) amended by No. 10/2017 s. 26(2).

(3) A document appearing to be issued by Development Victoria or appearing to be signed by the chairperson or chief executive of Development Victoria and stating the amount, liability to pay, extent of payment or other particulars relating to a charge under this Act or the Docklands Act 1991 is, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, proof of the matters stated in the document.

S. 75(4) amended by No. 10/2017 ss 26(2), 27.

(4) A document requiring authentication by Development Victoria must be taken to be sufficiently authenticated without Development Victoria's seal if signed by the chairperson or chief executive of Development Victoria or by another person authorised in writing by Development Victoria to do so, either generally or in a particular case.