Publications (Qrendi Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2004

L.C.B.L. 49#11#2004

LOCAL COUNCILS ACT

(CAP. 363)

Publications (Qrendi Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2004

IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 33, 34, 35(8) and

60 of the Local Councils Act, the Qrendi Local Council has made the

following Bye-Laws>–

1 The title of these Bye-Laws is Publications (Qrendi Local Title

commencement.

Council) Bye-Laws, 2004.

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

publication in the Gazette.

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

Interpretation.

“Council” means the Qrendi Local Council<

“editorial board” means the person or group of persons

nominated by the Council to be in charge of a Council publication<

“publication” 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.

The Council has the right to sell any publication.

1

Sale of

publications.

3.2 In determining the price of any publication, this shall include

all the elements to recover the expenses made in the production of the

publication as well as a small margin of profit.

3.3 The Council may utilize any available means to promote and

sell its publications, including the use of advertisements and the

engagement of third persons, organizations or establishments.

3.4 Notwithstanding any authorization granted under these Bye-

Laws, a person granted an authorization shall be personally responsible

for any permits or licenses necessary under any other law.

1 In the design stage of the publication, the editorial board shall

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

be published which give an opinion which may be considered to be

discriminatory, partisan or libellous.

4.2 The editorial board shall also ensure that besides conforming

to all legislation which regulates the printing of publications, it takes

due consideration of the needs of the consumer by, for example, ensuring

that the price charged is reasonable or by ensuring that such publication

is 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 editorial board<

(b) the date of publishing 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)<

(f)

the price of the publication.

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

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

consideration of the Council, and the Council’s decision is final.

5.2. The final draft of the publication, before being published or

finalized, shall be approved by the Council.

5.3 The price of the publication shall be determined by the

editorial board and approved by the Council.

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