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Governing Legislation

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Governing Legislation

The operations of the City of St. John's are governed not only by our own bylaws, regulations and policies, but also by numerous pieces of provincial legislation. Listed below are some of the key pieces of legislature which govern the City:

  • City of St. John's Act
  • City of St. John's Municipal Taxation Act
  • Municipal Elections Act
  • Assessment Act 2006
  • Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000
  • The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
  • Highway Traffic Act

     

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