Publications and Souvenirs (Ħad-Dingli Local Council) Bye-Laws,

L.C.B.L. 16/08/2018

LOCAL COUNCILS ACT

(CAP. 363)

Publications and Souvenirs (Ħad-Dingli Local Council) Bye-Laws,

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by articles 34, 35(8) and

60 of the Local Councils Act, the Ħad-Dingli Local Council has made

the following Bye-Laws

The title of these Bye-Laws is the Publications and Citation.

Souvenirs (Ħad-Dingli Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2018.

In these Bye-Laws unless the context otherwise requires:-

Interpretation.

"the Act" means the Local Councils Act;

"the board" means the person or group of persons

nominated by the Council to be in charge of Council publications

and souvenirs;

"the Council" means the Ħad-Dingli Local Council;

"publications and souvenirs" includes any newspaper,

journal, newsletter, book, brochure or other publication by the

Council, as well as lapel badges and souvenirs made by the

Council with an educational or cultural purpose.

1. The Council shall have the right to sell publications and

souvenirs that strictly represent the Ħad-Dingli Local Council.

3.2. In determining the price of publications and souvenirs, it

shall include all the elements to recover the expenses made in the

production of the publication or souvenir as well as a modest profit

margin.

3.3. The Council may utilise any available means to promote

and sell its publications and souvenirs, including the use of

advertisements and the engagement of third persons, organisations or

establishments.

3.4. Notwithstanding any authorisation granted under these

Bye-Laws, a person granted an authorisation shall be personally

responsible for any permits or licences necessary under any other law.

1. In the design stage of any publication or souvenir, the board

shall ensure that the material used is of the highest quality, and that no

articles are published which give an opinion which may be considered

to be discriminatory, partisan or libellous.

4.2. The board shall also ensure that besides conforming with

any law regulate the printing of publications and the manufacturing of

souvenirs, it takes due consideration of the needs of the consumer by

ensuring that the price charged is reasonable and that such publication

or souvenir are available from establishments which afford good

access to persons with a disability.

4.3. On each publication, excluding lapel badges and souvenirs,

there shall be clearly indicated :-

(a)

the name and address of the board;

(b)

the date of issue of the publication;

(c)

the name and address of the publishing house;

(d) a declaration that the publication is issued under the

authority of the Council; and

(e)

the serial number, if the publication is part of a series.

1. If there is any disagreement on any issue between the

members of the board, the issue shall be referred to the consideration

of the Council, and the Council’s decision shall be final.

5.2. The final draft form of the publication or souvenir, shall be

approved by the Council, before being released for sale.

5.3. The price of the publication or souvenir shall be determined

by the board and approved by the Council.

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