ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) [ S.L. 363.187 SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 363.187 ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) BYE-LAWS 13th October,

2017 LOCAL COUNCIL BYE-LAW 15/7/

2. The title of these Bye-Laws is the Activities in Sand Pitch in Pretty Bay (Birżebbuġa Local Council) Bye-Laws. Citation.
3. requires: Interpretation. In these Bye-Laws unless the context otherwise "the Act" means the Local Government Act; Cap.
4. "applicant" means any person, whether an individual, club, association or society, who applies to use the pitch; "authorised person" means the person, club, association or society, who has been granted authorisation by the Council in terms of these Bye-Laws for the use of the pitch; "the Council" means the Birżebbuġa Local Council; "equipment" means anything put or fixed within the pitch; "pitch" means sport sand pitch situated in Pretty Bay, and ancillary equipment in the pitch; "locality" means the Birżebbuġa locality.
5. Without prejudice to any other permit that might be necessary from any authority or under any other law, no person shall make use of the facility for a particular activity without the prior written authorisation of the Council. Use of pitch.
6. The Council shall grant authorisation for the use of the pitch after an application on the form established in Schedule A to these Bye-Laws is submitted: Application for activity in pitch. Provided that the Council shall have the right to refuse such application in those circumstances and for any reason that the Council may deem reasonable, and the Council shall grant of refuse authorisation in writing in not less than one day before the activity is held.
7. Applications should reach the Council not later than two days from the date of the proposed activity. The decision of the Council shall be notified to the applicant in writing as soon as Time limits for applications. 1 2 [ S.L. 363.187 ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) possible. Priority of application.
8. When more than one application is filed requesting that an activity be held at the same place and on the same day, the first application received shall be given priority. If a number of applications are received at the same time, the applicant residing at the locality shall be given priority. If the applicants are all from the same locality or if none of them are from the locality, the Council shall cast lots in the presence of all applicants. Nature of activity. 7.1.1 No application shall be accepted as provided in bye-law 4 if the nature of the activity is not related to sports, education, recreation, religion, culture or philanthropy or if the activity is not approved by the Council. Authorisation. 7.1.2 Authorisation shall be given to the applicant on the form established in Schedule A and subject to those conditions established in Schedule B to these Bye-Laws, and should include any comments that the Council feels necessary. A copy of the authorisation shall be kept by the Council. 7.1.3 This procedure shall also apply in the case of a refusal. In such case the reason for such refusal shall be included. Authorisation not transferable. 7.2 An authorisation granted under these Bye-Laws is not transferable unless with the prior written permission by the Council. Fees for the use of pitch.
9. The applicant shall, when submitting an application, pay a fee as stipulated in Schedule C to these Bye-Laws: Provided that the Council may give a special concession renouncing to or reduce the fee for activities which have a philanthropic purpose. Responsibility for damages.
10. The person to whom the authorisation is granted shall be held responsible for all damages made to the pitch or the equipment or any other damages that third parties may suffer within the pitch during the period of authorisation. Improper use of pitch, breach of the terms and conditions. 10.
11. Without prejudice to bye-law 9, if an authorised person makes bad use of the pitch or does not observe the terms and conditions stated in the authorisation, the Council may revoke the authorisation and the fee paid shall be forfeited. 10.
12. The Council shall demand a deposit of not more than two hundred euro (€200) from the person making use of the pitch. This deposit shall be required in order to cater from any damages which may be caused. 10.
13. When the authorisation about the pitch is granted to the persons to whom the use is granted, the particulars of the person ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) [ S.L. 363.187 responsible shall be indicated. 11.1 Any person who contravenes any provision of these Bye-Laws or fails to honour any conditions in the authorisation granted by virtue of these Bye-Laws shall, on conviction be liable to a fine (ammenda) of not more than sixty-nine euro eighty-eight cents (€69.88) for such contravention. 11.2 The Council may, in addition to the penalties established in bye-law 11.1 above, order the person found guilty of a contravention to affect the repairs that will be necessary in the Council’s opinion. Such person ay also be condemned to pay a fine (ammenda) of eleven euro sixty-five cents (€11.65) for every day during which the repairs are not carried out. 11.
14. The Council shall have the right to effect the necessary repairs at the expense of the person found guilty. Penalties. 3 4 [ S.L. 363.187 ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) SCHEDULE A (Bye-Law 4.1) Application for Activities in Pitch Application No: ____________________________________ Name and Surname of Applicant: _____________________________ Identity Card No./Passport No: _______________________________ Position in Organisation (e.g. President, Secretary, etc.): __________ Name of Organisation (if applicable): __________________________ Official Address: __________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Telephone number: __________ Mobile Number: ________________ Facility applied for: ________________________________________ Days of Activity: From: _______________ To: __________________ Duration (Time): From: ________________ To: _________________ Approx. expected attendance: ________________________________ Entrance Fee (if applicable): _________________________________ Date: __________________ _______________ Applicant’s Signature: FOR OFFICIAL USE Fee Paid: _______________ Receipt No: _______________________ Date and time when application is received: ____________________ Accepted/Refused (delete as applicable) Date: __________________ Comments by Council (if applicable): _________________________ Signature: _____________________ Official Rubber Stamp: Designation: ____________________ ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) [ S.L. 363.187 SCHEDULE B (Bye-Law 6.1) Terms and Conditions for the Authorisation of Activities in Pitch
15. The authorisation is valid for the duration as indicated in the application form prescribed in Schedule A and subject to any further conditions stipulated by the Council on the authorisation form.
16. The Council has the right to revoke the authorisation at any time for any breach of any of these terms and conditions or any provisions of the Bye-Laws or any other conditions as laid down by the Council on the authorisation form. The Council also has the right to revoke the authorisation if the activity is deemed contrary to public decency or morals.
17. If the Council revokes the authorisation for any of the reasons mentioned in paragraph 2 above, the authorised person shall not be refunded the fee paid or any part thereof.
18. The authorisation is subject to any permit or licence necessary under any other law. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain such permit or licence.
19. The authorised person shall not carry out any activity which is not indicated in the authorisation.
20. The authorised person shall keep the facility clean at all times during the activity, and ensure that such place remains clean until the expiry of the authorisation.
21. The authorised person shall ensure that at the end of the authorisation the facility be restored to its original state.
22. The authorised person shall ensure that no inconvenience or nuisance is caused to the public during the duration of the authorisation.
23. Any noise shall cease by 11.00pm.
24. A copy of the authorisation shall be prominently displayed at all times at the entrance to the facility for the information of the public. 5 6 [ S.L. 363.187 ACTIVITIES IN SAND PITCH IN PRETTY BAY (BIRŻEBBUĠA LOCAL COUNCIL) SCHEDULE C (Bye Law 8) Cultural Activities €10 for each activity Private and Commercial Activities €25 for each activity