• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

The     laws    relating    to   Local   Government   are   constantly
changing    and  developing  through  new  and  amending  legislation,
as   well   as  by decisions of  the Courts.  It is necessary for  the
local  government  engineer not  only to have an understanding of  how
these  laws  are  developed and changed  but  also   to  possess   the
interpretative  skills necessary  for the    application    of   these
laws.    It   is   essential  that   the  local  government   engineer
knows    and understands the basic points  of  law  currently relating
to    local   government  engineering.      Accordingly    the    laws
currently     relating      to      local  government       operation,
engineering       works,   transportation,    planning,  environmental
matters and building  will  be covered.