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Levying and collection of rates
Unique IDAY-0014DescriptionRates are local property taxes, set as a proportion of the value of properties within a municipal jurisdiction. Rateable values are usually based on Improved or Unimproved Capital Value of the land and/or buildings (ICV or UCV) but different formulae have been used at different times.
This activity includes the levying and collection of 'special purpose' rates such as water rates. The Minutes of the Water Committee (CRS 19) record the setting of water rates until control was transferred to the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board in 1888.
State and Commonwealth government property, and property owned by religious organisations or charitable bodies, is exempt from paying rates.
A full description of City of Sydney assessment and rating activities is in the file for CRS 17. See also the information leaflet on Assessment Books 1845-1950 (Angela McGing 1996).CreationSydney Corporation Act 1842 ss67, 70 etc.
Authorised the City of Sydney to set and levy rates.
Municipalities Act 1858 (ss79-81) - Councils other than the City of SydneyAbolitionLocal Government (Boundaries) Act 1948 - Councils other than the City of Sydney
This activity includes the levying and collection of 'special purpose' rates such as water rates. The Minutes of the Water Committee (CRS 19) record the setting of water rates until control was transferred to the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board in 1888.
State and Commonwealth government property, and property owned by religious organisations or charitable bodies, is exempt from paying rates.
A full description of City of Sydney assessment and rating activities is in the file for CRS 17. See also the information leaflet on Assessment Books 1845-1950 (Angela McGing 1996).CreationSydney Corporation Act 1842 ss67, 70 etc.
Authorised the City of Sydney to set and levy rates.
Municipalities Act 1858 (ss79-81) - Councils other than the City of SydneyAbolitionLocal Government (Boundaries) Act 1948 - Councils other than the City of Sydney
Description
Start date1st November 1842End date1st November 1842Relationship legacy dataRELATED TO: Suburban municipal government FN-0029 (03/08/1859 to 31/12/1848)
RELATED TO: Rating powers FN-0005 (01/01/1842)
RELATED TO: Rating powers FN-0005 (01/01/1842)
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Source system ID14
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Levying and collection of rates [AY-0014]. City of Sydney Archives, accessed 06 Dec 2024, https://archives.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/62768