There's plenty of work that goes into writing bylaws, so let's break down what you need to get writing! Research. Form a committee. Create the structure. Outline your organization's key roles and responsibilities. Establish your meeting rules. Define your membership. Address finances. Outline the amendment process.
A bylaw is a law made by a local authority in ance with the powers conferred by or delegated to it under a statute, in this case the MGA. Council may pass a bylaw to govern the affairs within the council (the procedural bylaw) and bylaws that govern within the municipality.
South African municipal by-laws serve as legal frameworks established by local governments to govern specific areas within their jurisdictions. By-laws cover a wide range of aspects, including zoning, noise control, waste management, building regulations, and more.
Drafting bylaws is usually the responsibility of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or a person delegated that function. There are resources available, such as: (a) Have your municipal solicitor prepare bylaws. (b) Contact your municipal association for a sample bylaw if one is available.
Byelaws are local laws made by a local council under an enabling power contained in a public general act or a local act requiring something to be done – or not done – in a specified area. They are accompanied by some sanction or penalty for their non-observance.
Citizen or group presents proposed law to mayor, council, commission, administrator, or staff person. Local lawmaking body discusses pros and cons of proposed law and makes changes. Staff person investigates need for proposed law. Lawyers review proposed law to see if it conflicts with existing laws.