MBJB: Johor Bahru City Council / Hanan Mohammad Haidzir

The City Council is the governing organization that represents the city or municipality’s residents. It is responsible for affecting the local community through its decisions and policies. Typically, the City Council is comprised of elected officials, also known as councilors or council members, who...

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Main Author: Mohammad Haidzir, Hanan
Format: Monograph
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Business and Management 2023
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Online Access:https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/89127/1/89127.pdf
https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/89127/
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Summary:The City Council is the governing organization that represents the city or municipality’s residents. It is responsible for affecting the local community through its decisions and policies. Typically, the City Council is comprised of elected officials, also known as councilors or council members, who represent various districts or wards within the city. In general, a City Council is responsible for creating, amending, and enacting local laws, ordinances, and regulations that govern the city. Aside from that, the City Council is important in establishing and authorizing the city's budget. The City Council oversees a variety of local government-provided public services, including transportation, public utilities, parks, and recreation, refuse management, and public health. Council members also serve as representatives of their respective districts or divisions, listening to the concerns and interests of their constituents. The City Council is a deliberative body where council members discuss, and debate proposed policies, projects, and initiatives. Typically, a City Council is comprised of a number of departments or divisions responsible for various aspects of city governance and services. The licensing department is one of the city council's departments. The licensing department of a City Council is responsible for overseeing and managing the various licenses and permits required for businesses and individuals within the city, including issuing licenses to businesses operating within the city, processing permits and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, ensuring businesses adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring businesses comply with local regulations, and collecting fees. The department ensures businesses and individuals comply with applicable local regulations, standards, and laws. What is the relationship between International Business and the City Council's Licensing Department? It is crucial that international businesses investigate and comprehend the licensing requirements of the specific city or country in which they intend to operate. Engaging the department of licensing early in the planning process can aid in ensuring compliance and preventing potential problems or delays.