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❓ Mr. Johnston questions the Energy Minister about legal advice sought regarding Synergy board appointments, given the board's apparent non-compliance with statutory requirements. The Minister confirms seeking advice prior to appointments and rejects the implication of non-compliance.

AnsweredQoN 2768Legislative Assembly

Asked

14 August 2014

Member

Mr W.J. Johnston

Portfolio

Energy

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I refer to the board of Synergy, specifically to the legislative provisions in the Act which provides the board must be comprised of not less than four, and not more than eight, directors appointed by the Governor of Western Australia on the nomination of the Energy Minister, and that the Minister, in making nominations, is required to consult with the board and ask: (a) has the Minister sought legal advice from the State Solicitor’s Office, or any other legal body, with respect to the appointment of board members when the current board of two members does not meet the statutory requirements to appoint further members, and; (b) if yes to (a), when did the Minister receive this advice; and (c) if no to (a), why not?

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Answered

17 September 2014

Responded by

Minister for Energy

Response time

34 days

(a) Yes. The Minister sought legal advice from the State Solicitor's Office regarding the appointment of Mr Lyndon Rowe and Mr David Hunt. The implication in the question regarding statutory requirements is rejected.
(b) Prior to the appointment of Mr Lyndon Rowe and Mr David Hunt.
(c) Not applicable.

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