Postgraduate - UnitLAW7087 - Local government law

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	City (Melbourne) Second semester 2013 (Day)

Notes

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Synopsis

This unit examines the structure, function and powers of local government in Victoria and provides a detailed examination of the Local Government Act 1989 and other related legislation.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will have an understanding of:

the framework for local government in the context of recent legislative developments (namely the introduction of the Local Government Act 1989)
the framework of the Local Government Act 1989 in the context of other legislation affecting the powers and functions of local government
the structure of local government
the powers councils have to attain their objectives, purposes and functions.

Assessment

Research paper (3,750 words): 50%
Take-home examination (3,750 words): 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Mark Hayes Personal ProfilePersonal Profile (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/staff/postgraduate/sess-mhayes.html)

Contact hours

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)