❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Shire of Carnarvon's compliance with Local Government regulations regarding strategic planning and community engagement. The Minister's response clarifies the legislative requirements and outlines the Shire's practices.
AnsweredQoN 4409Legislative Council
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(1) Why has Shire of Carnarvon Strategic Community Plan not been reviewed as required under the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 ? (2) Why has the Shire of Carnarvon Corporate Plan , adopted 26 April 2016, been approved by Council before the Strategic Community Plan is reviewed? (3) Does the Shire of Carnarvon conduct yearly community surveys to gauge their performance and identify areas for increased funding and service delivery: (a) if no to (3), how does the Shire of Carnarvon identify areas for increased funding and service delivery; and (b) if yes to (3), will the Minister please table the results of these surveys for: (i) 2011; (ii) 2012; (iii) 2013; (iv) 2014; (v) 2015; and (vi) 2016 (if applicable)? (4) Does the Shire of Carnarvon have a yearly operational plan with measurable key performance indicators: (a) if no to (4), please identify how the shire quantifies annual performance? (5) Does the Shire of Carnarvon report quarterly on its performance to council on the yearly operational plan to monitor the councils performance and respond to its changing priorities: (a) if no to (5), why not?
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Answered
9 November 2016
Responded by
Minister for Planning representing the Minister for Local Government
Response time
50 days
(1) The Shire is required to complete a desktop review of the Strategic Community Plan every two years and a full review, including community consultation, every four years; however, there is no requirement to report the outcome of this review to my Department of Local Government and Communities.
(2) The Corporate Business Plan must be reviewed every year.
(3) There is no legislative requirement to conduct yearly community surveys.
(a) The Annual Budget must give regard to the contents of the Plan for the Future of the District.
(b)(i)–(vi) Not applicable.
(4) The Council adopts an annual budget and reviews monthly financial reports. Other methods of review that may be adopted are for the Council to determine.
(a) Not applicable.
(5) How often the Council’s performance is reviewed is a decision solely for the Council.
(a) Not applicable.
(2) The Corporate Business Plan must be reviewed every year.
(3) There is no legislative requirement to conduct yearly community surveys.
(a) The Annual Budget must give regard to the contents of the Plan for the Future of the District.
(b)(i)–(vi) Not applicable.
(4) The Council adopts an annual budget and reviews monthly financial reports. Other methods of review that may be adopted are for the Council to determine.
(a) Not applicable.
(5) How often the Council’s performance is reviewed is a decision solely for the Council.
(a) Not applicable.
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