Chapter 29:15 URBAN COUNCILS ACT (3) Subsection (1) of section three hundred and sixteen shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in relation to any act or thing which was required to be done before the date of commencement of this Act by or in terms of the repealed Act and which was omitted to be done or was not done in the manner or within the time so required. (4) If any person contravenes any by-laws or regulations which have been preserved in force by paragraph (d) or (e) of subsection (1) he shall be guilty of an offence and, if no penalty is expressly provided for such a contravention, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level five. [Subsection amended by s. 4 of Act 22/2001.] (5) The Minister shall without delay appoint members of the Local Government Board and generally do all things necessary to secure the establishment and functioning of the Board as soon as practicable after the date of commencement of this Act. (6) Until the Local Government Board is capable of exercising its functions under this Act, the Minister shall exercise its functions, and any reference in this Act to the Board shall be construed accordingly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. FIRST SCHEDULE (Section 14) MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR CITY STATUS The size and density of the population, taking into account the proportion of the population living in flats, private homes, etc. The extent to which the municipality provides employment opportunities for inhabitants of the municipal area and surrounding areas and the range and variety of employment opportunities provided. The total valuation of property as shown in the valuation roll and the ratios of the values of industrial, commercial and residential property. The extent to which the municipality caters for the requirements of the community by the provision of such local services as fire-fighting services, ambulance services, public parking, etc. The extent of the influence of the municipality as a national centre for— (a) commercial purposes; (b) industrial purposes; (c) mining purposes; (d) agricultural purposes; (e) administrative purposes; (f) financial purposes. The extent to which the municipality is a centre for— (a) State services, such as law courts, police stations, prisons, etc.; (b) road, rail and air communications; (c) postal and telecommunication services; (d) the dissemination of information by means of radio, television, newspapers and magazines; (e) tourism and tourist facilities, including hotels, motels and caravan parks. The standard of marketing and shopping facilities and the range of specialist, professional, banking and other financial services provided. The extent, quality and variety of— (a) cultural amenities; (b) educational facilities; (c) recreational facilities; provided. The historical associations, length of existence and geographical importance of the centre. The armed forces stationed in or around the municipal area. The religious significance of the centre. The growth rate of the municipality with reference to population, valuation of buildings, commercial and industrial facilities and other provisions. SECOND SCHEDULE (Section 198) POWERS OF COUNCIL ARRANGEMENT OF POWERS Paragraph 1. Land, buildings and works. 2. Open spaces. 3. Recreational facilities. 4. Showgrounds. 5. Trees. 6. Conservation of natural resources. 7. Cultivation and farming. 8. Grazing. 9. Clearing of land. 10. Stock pens and dip tanks. 132