Notice of Extension of Prohibited Burning Period
Published on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 at 3:02:39 PM
BUSH FIRES ACT 1954
NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF PROHIBITED BURNING PERIOD
EXERCISE OF DELEGATED AUTHORITY
Section 17 (7) and (7B) of the Bush Fires Act 1954 enables a Local Government to vary the Prohibited Burning Period under the Act due to seasonal conditions by periods not exceeding 14 days.
The Bush Fires Act also enables a Local Government by resolution to delegate to its Mayor, and it’s Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, jointly these powers and duties.
In accordance with Shire of Capel Delegation Number 200, notice is given that the Prohibited Burning Period for the whole of the land district of the Shire of Capel has been extended commencing on the 1 December 2023.
Dated this 29 Day of November 2023
Doug Kitchen
Shire President
Christopher Scott
Chief Bush Fire Control Officer