Local Governments have a general power to provide for the good government of the people in their district. This means that local governments can do things for the good government of their districts if they are not prevented from doing so by the Local Government Act 1995 or any other written law.

In exercising this general power, a local government can make local laws (legislative function) and provide services and facilities (executive function).

The following Local Laws are current within the Shire of Irwin

• Activities on thoroughfares and Trading Local Law 2000
• Bush Fire Brigades Local Law
• Cemeteries Local Law 2000
• Dogs Local Law 2000
• Local Law Relating to Signs, Hoarding and Bill Posting 2005
• Local Laws Relating to Fencing 2002
• Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2000
• Prevention and Abatement of Sand Drift Local Law 2004
• SOI Health Local Laws 2002