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Publications And Souvenirs (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2011 (L.C.B.L. 18/06/2011)

L.C.B.L. 18/06/2011

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LOCAL COUNCILS ACT (CAP. 363)

Publications and Souvenirs

(Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2011

IN exercise of the powers conferred by articles 34, 35 and 60 of the Local Councils Act, the Floriana Local Council has made the following Bye-Laws:-

1.1 The title of these Bye-Laws is the Publications and

Souvenirs (Floriana Local Council) Bye-Laws, 2011.

1.2 These Bye-Laws shall come into force one month after their publication in the Gazette.

2.1 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.

3.1 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.

Citation and commencement.

Definitions.

Right to sell publications and souvenirs.

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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.

Requirements.

Cases to be referred to

Council.

Council’s approval.

Price.

4.1 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.

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.

5.1 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.

6.1 The final draft form of the publication or souvenir, before being offered for sale, shall be approved by the Council.

7.1 The price of the publication or souvenir shall be determined by the board and approved by the Council.

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