Background to the Bylaw and Reasons for the Proposal:

•	The bylaw is to clarify and document the responsibilities of the Council and all affected parties, such as consumers, land-owners, and contractors relating to matters such as:
	Conditions of discharge Continuity of service Maintenance and repairs Access to the network Prevention of damage Offences and penalties
•	Currently no bylaw relating to wastewater exists with the Waimakariri District. The bylaw has been determined to be the most appropriate mechanism to control the discharge of wastewater within the Waimakariri District for the following reason:
	It is a legal document that will clarify and document the responsibilities of the Council and all affected parties relating to wastewater in the Waimakariri District
	It enables matters specific to the Waimakariri District to be incorporated into a legislative framework
	It provides an open and transparent process for the community to provide input into the preparation and adoption of the rules that will be applied
	Statement of proposal (pdf 160kb)
	Report to Utilities and Roading (pdf 117kb)
	Proposed Wastewater Bylaw 2009 (pdf 680kb)

There were no submissions received.

The hearing panel will deliberate on 2 November 2009. Recommendations from this meeting will go to full Council on 1st December 2009

Submissions may be received in writing, or email records@wmk.govt.nz