The objects of this Bill are to—

(a) provide for the levying of rates;

(b) provide for the assessment of rateable property, plant

and machinery;

(c) provide for the appointment and powers of valuation

surveyors;

(d) provide for the continuation of theRatingValuationTribunal

and revise its composition, jurisdiction and powers;

(e) repeal the RatingAct, 1997; and

(f) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the

foregoing.