7Dog management policy

7 Dog management policy

(1)  [Section 7 Subsection (1) amended by No. 53 of 2019, s. 4, Applied:18 Dec 2019] A council is to develop, make and implement a policy relating to dog management in its municipal area.

(2)  A dog management policy is to include the following:

(a) a code relating to responsible ownership of dogs;

(b) [Section 7 Subsection (2) amended by No. 53 of 2019, s. 4, Applied:18 Dec 2019] the policy in relation to declarations made, or to be made, under Division 2 of Part 3 ;

(c) a fee structure;

(d) any other relevant matter.

(3)  A council is to –

(a) [Section 7 Subsection (3) amended by No. 53 of 2019, s. 4, Applied:18 Dec 2019] invite public submissions relating to a proposed dog management policy or an amendment of the policy; and

(b) consult with any appropriate body or organisation; and

(c) [Section 7 Subsection (3) amended by No. 53 of 2019, s. 4, Applied:18 Dec 2019] consider any submissions and results of any consultation before making the policy or the amendment.

(4)  A council is to review its dog management policy at least once every 5 years.

(5)  In reviewing its dog management policy, a council is to take the actions referred to in subsection (3) .