Mr. Krsticevic asks about the completion date, budget, witness schedule, and resource access for the Perth City Council inquiry. The Minister provides specific details on the completion date and budget, but remains vague on witness scheduling and resource allocation, emphasizing the inquiry's independence.

AnsweredQoN 3925Legislative Assembly
Asked
22 August 2018
Portfolio
Local Government

QuestionView source ↗

Will
the inquiry into the Perth City Council be completed by May 2019 and: (a) if
not when will it be completed; (b) What
is the budget for the inquiry; (c) When
will the inquiry call its first witness; and (d) Will
the inquiry be able to call on other departmental resources and, if yes, which resources?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
9 October 2018
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
8 days
(a) As stated in the notice of appointment the Inquiry shall present its report and recommendations no later than 2 May 2019. The Inquirer may seek an extension to this period should he deem that necessary.
(b) $2.4 million
(c) The Inquiry is independently examining matters set out in the notice of appointment and will determine any hearing dates in due course.
(d) Whilst maintaining the independence of the Panel Inquiry, the department will assist with the provision of resources as and when required and appropriate. No departmental staff are working as part of the Panel Inquiry.

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