PUBLICATIONS (MOSTA LOCAL COUNCIL) BYE-LAWS

PUBLICATIONS (MOSTA LOCAL COUNCIL)

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 363.104

PUBLICATIONS (MOSTA LOCAL COUNCIL)

BYE-LAWS

30th November, 2003

LOCAL COUNCIL BYE-LAW 39/8/2003.

The title of these Bye-Laws is the Publications (Mosta

Local Council) Bye-Laws.

In these Bye-Laws, unless the context otherwise requires

"Council" means the Mosta 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.

1

The Council has the right to sell any publication.

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 licences 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 consumer by, for

example, ensuring that the price charged is reasonable or by

ensuring that this 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

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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 for 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.