❓ Mr. Krsticevic inquired about Local Government Better Practice Reviews over the past five years, including the number of reviews, the local governments reviewed, and a synopsis of the review outcomes. The response indicates generally positive performance with areas for improvement identified.
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I refer to local government Better Practice Reviews and ask, for each of the past five years: (a) how many reviews have taken place; (b) which local governments were reviewed; and (c) please provide a brief synopsis of the review's outcome?
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Answered
14 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
1 days
(a) 2013 - Not applicable
2014 - Not applicable
2015 - 7
2016 - 6
2017 - 5
(b) 2015
Shire of Broomehill–Tambellup
Shire of Irwin
Shire of Toodyay
Shire of Morawa
Shire of Northam
Town of Narrogin
Town of Port Hedland
2016
Shire of Esperance
Shire of Wyalkatchem
Shire of Broome
Shire of Capel
Shire of Victoria Plains
Shire of Gnowangerup
2017
Shires of Pingelly
Shire of Christmas Island
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Cranbrook
Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
(c) Overall assessment of Better Practice Reviews:
- The local governments reviewed were generally operating well, relevant to their size and capabilities.
- There were consistent positives across all Shires and Towns reviewed, demonstrating a desire to achieve continuing improvement.
- All local governments reviewed acknowledged areas requiring improvement, typically related to updating or finalising policies and procedures, and informing strategies for integrated planning and reporting. They all committed to work through the issues raised.
2014 - Not applicable
2015 - 7
2016 - 6
2017 - 5
(b) 2015
Shire of Broomehill–Tambellup
Shire of Irwin
Shire of Toodyay
Shire of Morawa
Shire of Northam
Town of Narrogin
Town of Port Hedland
2016
Shire of Esperance
Shire of Wyalkatchem
Shire of Broome
Shire of Capel
Shire of Victoria Plains
Shire of Gnowangerup
2017
Shires of Pingelly
Shire of Christmas Island
Shire of Boddington
Shire of Cranbrook
Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
(c) Overall assessment of Better Practice Reviews:
- The local governments reviewed were generally operating well, relevant to their size and capabilities.
- There were consistent positives across all Shires and Towns reviewed, demonstrating a desire to achieve continuing improvement.
- All local governments reviewed acknowledged areas requiring improvement, typically related to updating or finalising policies and procedures, and informing strategies for integrated planning and reporting. They all committed to work through the issues raised.
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