Local enactments refer to laws made by local authorities either through primary legislation by the legislature or through subsidiary legislation. The constitution empowers the legislature to make laws in section 4 and chapter 5 of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The “by” in bylaw is an old Norse word that means “town.” A bylaw is simply a town, or local, law. Bylaws can't be created out of thin air. Canadian municipalities don't have constitutional status of their own, so they can only pass laws authorized by other levels of government.
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.
By-laws are the products of the legislative (law-making) authority of a municipality and may be described as local command-and-control regulatory instruments.
Bylaws are a type of law, and specifically a type of legislation, made by a municipal council, rather than the other two spheres of government (ie. provincial and national government). relate to issues in the local community; and apply only in the area of jurisdiction of the municipality concerned.
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.
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.
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.
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.