PUBLICATIONS AND SOUVENIRS (FLORIANA LOCAL COUNCIL) BYE-LAWS

PUBLICATIONS AND SOUVENIRS

(FLORIANA LOCAL COUNCIL)

SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 363.161

PUBLICATIONS AND SOUVENIRS

(FLORIANA LOCAL COUNCIL) BYE-LAWS

9th September, 2011 *

LOCAL COUNCIL BYE-LAW 18/06/2011.

The title of these Bye-Laws is the Publications and

Souvenirs (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws.

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.

*see bye-law 1.2 of these Bye-laws as originally promulgated.

PUBLICATIONS AND SOUVENIRS

(FLORIANA LOCAL COUNCIL)

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.