(1) An application under this Division is to be made within the time and in the manner prescribed by the regulations.
(2) If no such regulations are in force, the application is to be made within the time and in the manner fixed by resolution of the council.
(3) If, pursuant to an application made under this Division, a reduced rate applies, the council may, if the eligibility of the rateable person for a reduction in a subsequent rate is verified by the council as prescribed by the regulations, reduce the subsequent rate without requiring a further application under this Division.