Publications and Souvenirs

L.C.B.L. 18/06/2011

LOCAL COUNCILS ACT

(CAP. 363)

Publications and Souvenirs

(Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2011

IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 34, 35 and 60

of the Local Councils Act, the Floriana Local Council has made the

following Bye-Laws:-

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

Souvenirs (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2011.

1.2 These Bye-Laws shall come into force one month after

their publication in the Gazette.

1 In these Bye-Laws unless the context otherwise requires –

“the Council” means the Floriana Local Council;

“the editorial board” means the person or group of

persons nominated by the Council to be in charge of Council

publications and souvenirs;

“publications” includes any newspaper, journal, CD,

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

Council, as well as lapel badges made by the Council with an

educational or cultural purpose.

1 The Council shall have the right to sell publications and

souvenirs with definitive reference to Floriana 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 the souvenir as well as a small

profit margin

Provided that the aforesaid price shall not be more than

ten per cent of the Local Council’s cost price.

3.3 The Council may utilise any available means to promote

and sell its publications and souvenirs.

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 that regulates the printing of publications or 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 is available

from establishments which provide 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;

(e) the serial number, if the publication is part of a

series; and

(f) the price of publication.

1 If there is any lack of agreement on any issue between

the members of the board, the issue shall be referred for the

consideration of the Council, and the Council’s decision shall be

final.

1 The final draft form of the publication or souvenir,

before being offered for sale, shall be approved by the Council.

1 The price of the publication or souvenir shall be

determined by the board and approved by the Council.

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