257Definitions

257 Definitions (1) In this Division— ***development tariff*** means a scale of charges by reference to which a fee is imposed by an Authority on the owner of a property for the development of a service by that Authority; S. 257 def. of *tariff* amended by No. 49/1994 s. 8(c). ***tariff*** means a scale of charges by reference to which a fee is imposed by an Authority on the owner or occupier of a property for works or services provided by that Authority; ***valuation equalisation factor*** means a factor determined by the Valuer-General which, when applied to valuations returned at different dates, allows the calculation of different tariffs so that the amounts payable in respect of properties of equal value are adjusted to compensate for the variations caused by different valuation dates. S. 257(2) inserted by No. 85/2006 s. 106. (2) In this Division a reference to "Authority"— (a) in section 264 includes a reference to Melbourne Water Corporation, when exercising any function under this Act; and (b) in any other provision of this Division does not include a reference to Melbourne Water Corporation, except where Melbourne Water Corporation is exercising a function under Part 10.