Regarding the charging provisions of the Bill, amendment No. 33 clarifies that the power of local authorities to refuse to collect waste can be invoked not just where there are unpaid charges under the new regime to be introduced under the Bill, but also in relation to charges under the existing regime which remain unpaid. In addition, amendments Nos. 33 and 54 will ensure that the making and enforcement of waste charges by the local authority manager cannot be frustrated by actions taken by the elected members under other provisions of the local government and waste management codes.