❓ Hon Neil Thomson questions the Minister for Local Government regarding governance concerns within the Town of Port Hedland, specifically addressing delegated authority, transparency of the mayor's business dealings, and support for elected council members. The Minister's response indicates ongoing engagement but directs specific questions to the town council.
AnsweredQoN 395Legislative Council
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TOWN OF PORT HEDLAND — GOVERNANCE
395. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the
Minister for Local Government:
I
refer to a letter dated 14 March 2024 from Tim Fraser, the executive director
of local government, to the Town of Port Hedland raising governance
concerns.
(1) Why has the
government not yet addressed the inappropriate level of delegated authority,
which was raised as an issue in the letter?
(2) Why has
the government not addressed the perceived lack of transparency or alignment
with the council's strategic approach in respect of the mayor's
business dealings as they relate to the town's and council's
business, including a lack of engagement with the council and council members?
(3) Given the
concerns raised by councillors, will the government commit to addressing
governance to support the elected council members?
395. Hon NEIL THOMSON to the minister representing the
Minister for Local Government:
I
refer to a letter dated 14 March 2024 from Tim Fraser, the executive director
of local government, to the Town of Port Hedland raising governance
concerns.
(1) Why has the
government not yet addressed the inappropriate level of delegated authority,
which was raised as an issue in the letter?
(2) Why has
the government not addressed the perceived lack of transparency or alignment
with the council's strategic approach in respect of the mayor's
business dealings as they relate to the town's and council's
business, including a lack of engagement with the council and council members?
(3) Given the
concerns raised by councillors, will the government commit to addressing
governance to support the elected council members?
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I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following response has been provided by the
Minister for Local Government.
(1)–(3) The
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is continuing to
engage with the Town of Port Hedland to
support good governance in line with the Local Government Act 1995. Questions related to the town's response to any specific governance matters are
best directed to the town's council.
some notice of the question. The following response has been provided by the
Minister for Local Government.
(1)–(3) The
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is continuing to
engage with the Town of Port Hedland to
support good governance in line with the Local Government Act 1995. Questions related to the town's response to any specific governance matters are
best directed to the town's council.
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