Notice of Adoption of Local Law - Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024

Published on Thursday, 5 December 2024 at 10:39:11 AM

The Shire of Northam has resolved to adopt the Shire of Northam Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024 at its Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 November 2024.

The purpose of the proposed Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024 is to make provisions about the establishment and organisation of bush fire brigades.

The effect of the proposed Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2024 is to align the Shire of Northam Bushfire Brigades Local Law with legislative requirements under the Bush Fires Act 1954 and operational practice.

A copy of the Local Law may be inspected at or obtained from the Shire of Northam Administration Centre at  395 Fitzgerald Street, Northam, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, or can be viewed online at www.northam.wa.gov.au.

This local law was gazetted on 3 December 2024 and will come into operation on 18 December 2024.

Debbie Terelinck
Chief Executive Officer