Notice of approved selective inspection program

Published on 22 January 2024

Isaac Regional Council would like to advise Isaac residents of a notice of approved selective inspection program as per the Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act 2008 Section 113 and the Local Government Act 2009 Section 134.

SURVEY AREA AND SELECTION CRITERIA:

Property inspections will be conducted throughout the Isaac Regional Council area where a dog had been registered up to 31 August 2023, and the Council has not received a renewal for that registration.

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

To monitor compliance with the Animal Management Act (Cats and Dogs) 2008 and Isaac Regional Council Local Law 1 (Administration) 2011 and Isaac Regional Council Local Law 2 (Animal Management) 2011 in relation to the keeping of dogs.

PROPERTIES INSPECTED:

Inspections will be conducted on all properties throughout the region where a dog had been registered up to 31 August 2023, and the Council has not received a renewal for that registration.

AUTHORISED PERSONS CONDUCTING THE INSPECTIONS:

Inspections will be carried out by authorised persons from Isaac Regional Council. All authorised persons will have identity cards issued by Council and shall identify themselves. The team conducting the inspection will not enter backyards or other parts of your property without your presence.

COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION OF SURVEY:

This survey will commence on 6 February 2024 and will be in force for a period of twelve weeks, expiring on 30 April 2024. Properties will be inspected from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

COPY OF PROGRAM:

A copy of the program may be purchased at the public offices of Isaac Regional Council until the end of the program. The price of a copy of the program is $2.

By resolution of Isaac Regional Council Meeting on 22 November 2023.

KEN GOULDTHORP
Chief Executive Officer