❓ Details of Act of Grace payments made by WA Police in 2006, including payments to officers and legal representation costs. The process for approving these payments is also outlined.
AnsweredQoN 2037Legislative Assembly
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20 March 2007
Member
Portfolio
Police and Emergency Services; Community Safety; Water Resources; Sport and Recreation
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(b) the amount of the payment; (c) the reasons for the payment; and (d) the processes undertaken between the application, or proposal, for such a payment to be made, and the making of that payment?
(c) the reasons for the payment; and (d) the processes undertaken between the application, or proposal, for such a payment to be made, and the making of that payment?
(d) the processes undertaken between the application, or proposal, for such a payment to be made, and the making of that payment?
(1)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Denis John Hayden Date Payment Made: 12 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Date Payment Made: 12 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) the reasons for the payment; and (d) the processes undertaken between the application, or proposal, for such a payment to be made, and the making of that payment?
(d) the processes undertaken between the application, or proposal, for such a payment to be made, and the making of that payment?
(1)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Denis John Hayden Date Payment Made: 12 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Date Payment Made: 12 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice. · The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference. · This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount. (2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18 (c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) Reasons for payment being made: · The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go. · The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court. · The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount. · The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment. (3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006 (b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) Amount of Payment: $742.50 (c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) Reasons for payment being made: Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report. (d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(d) General process followed for Act of Grace Payments 1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section. 2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant. Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999 Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31 · In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter. Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004 Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay. Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61 · In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing. Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation 1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services. 2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation. 3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office. 4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. 5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation. Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Office of Crime Prevention Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP. For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP. Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Office of Road Safety (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Department of Water (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Water Corporation (a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality. (b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006: Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Reason # Amount $ Water Damage - Burst Water Main 51 32,921 Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry) 23 5,170 Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System 10 1,688 Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property 70 65,409 Water Damage - Pressure & Flow 5 7,186 Damage to Private/Personal Property 7 17,974 Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings 4 11,632 Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures 15 4,073 Other 22 136,898 Total 207 282,951 Individual payments Under $5,000 196 85,803 Individual payments Over $5,000 11 197,148 Total 207 282,951 (d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(d) The ex-gratia process followed: Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Investigation of Claim All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including: · Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters); · Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim; · Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
· Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest. Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Negotiation of Claim In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words "without prejudice" on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached. Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Approval by Authorised Officer Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard. Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Payment of Claim A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed. Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Reporting Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis. Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Busselton Water Board (a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon. (b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(b) $18 000 (c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer. (d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources. Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Aqwest (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
Department of Sport and Recreation No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore: (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Institute of Sport (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable. WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Sports Centre Trust (a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(a) - (b) Nil. (c) - (d) Not applicable.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
10 May 2007
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services; Community Safety; Water Resources; Sport and Recreation
Response time
51 days
Western Australia Police
(1)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Denis John Hayden
Date Payment Made: 12 January 2006
(b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00
(c) Reasons for payment being made:
· The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice.
· The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference.
· This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount.
(2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy
Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006
(b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18
(c) Reasons for payment being made:
· The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go.
· The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court.
· The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount.
· The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment.
(3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter
Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006
(b) Amount of Payment: $742.50
(c) Reasons for payment being made:
Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report.
(d)
General process followed for Act of Grace Payments
1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section.
2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant.
Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation
Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999
Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31
· In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter.
Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg
Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004
Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay.
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61
· In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing.
Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation
1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services.
2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation.
3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office.
4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation.
5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
Office of Crime Prevention
Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP.
For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP.
Office of Road Safety
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable
Department of Water
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
Water Corporation
(a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality.
(b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006:
Reason
#
Amount
$
Water Damage - Burst Water Main
51
32,921
Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry)
23
5,170
Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System
10
1,688
Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property
70
65,409
Water Damage - Pressure & Flow
5
7,186
Damage to Private/Personal Property
7
17,974
Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings
4
11,632
Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures
15
4,073
Other
22
136,898
Total
207
282,951
Individual payments Under $5,000
196
85,803
Individual payments Over $5,000
11
197,148
Total
207
282,951
(d) The ex-gratia process followed:
Investigation of Claim
All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including:
· Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters);
· Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim;
· Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest.
Negotiation of Claim
In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words
"without prejudice"
on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached.
Approval by Authorised Officer
Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard.
Payment of Claim
A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed.
Reporting
Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis.
Busselton Water Board
(a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon.
(b) $18 000
(c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer.
(d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources.
Aqwest
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
Department of Sport and Recreation
No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore:
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Institute of Sport
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Sports Centre Trust
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
(1)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Denis John Hayden
Date Payment Made: 12 January 2006
(b) Amount of Payment: $7368.00
(c) Reasons for payment being made:
· The applicant is a serving WA Police officer who was injured by a police vehicle while chasing an offender. He made a claim to the Insurance Commission of WA and settled the matter after receiving legal advice.
· The legal fees were in excess of the amount provided for in the settlement, so he made an application to be reimbursed for the difference.
· This matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment as he was on duty at the time he was injured. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved payment of the amount.
(2)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Sandra Davy
Date Payment Made: 24 January 2006
(b) Amount of Payment: $1230.18
(c) Reasons for payment being made:
· The applicant was a witness for WA Police in a matter to be presented before court. The applicant approached the case officers declaring that she intended to go to the North of WA in order to see a dying friend and attempted to find out a court date. The officer was not able to supply the date but gave the applicant a timeframe he thought would be suitable for her to go.
· The applicant bought a return plane ticket to Broome, and days afterwards was served with a summons to attend court during the time she would be absent. The applicant then tried to be compensated for the cost of the tickets as she was advised by the serving officer that she would be arrested if she failed to present herself in court.
· The cost of the flight was $1230.18 and she sought compensation for a refund of that amount.
· The matter was considered as an Act of Grace payment after Risk Cover refused to cover the applicant. The Minister for Police and Emergency Services approved the payment.
(3)(a) Name of person receiving payment: Jodi Trotter
Date Payment Made: 2 November 2006
(b) Amount of Payment: $742.50
(c) Reasons for payment being made:
Applicant is a serving police officer who has a civil action against the state (WA Police). The Minister for Police and Emergency Services requested the applicant obtain a medical report for further consideration and was subsequently reimbursed the cost of the report.
(d)
General process followed for Act of Grace Payments
1. WA Police provide advice to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services outlining the circumstances of a claim and seek subsequent approval to make the payment. If approval is granted, the claim is then referred back to WA Police and processed through the Finance Section.
2. Deeds of Acknowledgement are signed at the time the cheque is handed to the claimant.
Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation
Matter (1) Noye & Roddan v Robbins, Supreme Court Matter CIV 2231 of 1999
Payments made to: Hunt & Humphry Lawyers on behalf of Superintendent Robbins
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $113,782.31
· In 1999, Jeffrey Noye and Lindsay Roddan took civil action against the applicant in relation to the Argyle Diamonds investigation. He made application for legal representation which was approved. This is an ongoing matter.
Matter (2) Melvyn Craig Hay v Raymond and Peter Mickelberg
Supreme Court Matter CIV 1863 of 2004
Payments made to: Edwards Wallace Lawyers on behalf of former Assistant Commissioner Hay.
Payments made for 2006 calendar year: $13,298.61
· In 2004, Raymond and Peter Mickelberg took civil action against then Assistant Commissioner Hay for alleged defamation. Mr Hay made application for legal representation which was approved. This is ongoing.
Process followed for Act of Grace Payments for Legal Representation
1. Application for Legal Representation is made to WA Police Legal Services.
2. Legal Services forward the application to the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation.
3. If approved by the Assistant Commissioner, Corruption Prevention and Investigation the application is then reviewed by the State Solicitor's Office.
4. If the State Solicitor approves the application, the applicant is advised and a letter containing the legal representation terms and conditions is forwarded to them for signing. This approval is subject to a limit of $50,000. Any further funding over this limit must be approved by Cabinet in accordance with Government Guidelines for Legal Representation.
5. When an invoice for the legal representation is received, it is forwarded to the State Solicitors Office for consideration. The State Solicitor's Office review the invoice to ensure it is reasonable and meets the Government Guidelines for Legal Representation.
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable
Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Board
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
Office of Crime Prevention
Since 1 July 2006, the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention has been the WA Police. Police have advised that their response will be inclusive of the OCP.
For the period 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 the responsible reporting agency in respect of the Office of Crime Prevention was the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and their response for this period will be inclusive of the OCP.
Office of Road Safety
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable
Department of Water
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
Water Corporation
(a) Details of names have not been supplied for reasons of confidentiality.
(b) & (c) The following table summarises the Ex-Gratia Payments made from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2006:
Reason
#
Amount
$
Water Damage - Burst Water Main
51
32,921
Water Damage - Dirty Water (Stained Laundry)
23
5,170
Water Damage - Sand Intrusion in Internal System
10
1,688
Sewer Damage - Blocked Sewer/Overflow at Property
70
65,409
Water Damage - Pressure & Flow
5
7,186
Damage to Private/Personal Property
7
17,974
Business Interruption/Loss of Earnings
4
11,632
Water Damage - Internal Plumbing & Fixtures
15
4,073
Other
22
136,898
Total
207
282,951
Individual payments Under $5,000
196
85,803
Individual payments Over $5,000
11
197,148
Total
207
282,951
(d) The ex-gratia process followed:
Investigation of Claim
All claims for Ex-gratia Payments are investigated thoroughly, including:
· Gathering and verifying information relating to the claim (this may involve Loss Adjusters);
· Establishing the Water Corporation's legal liability in relation to the claim;
· Establishing whether the payment would be in the Water Corporation's commercial interest.
Negotiation of Claim
In negotiating any payment, the Water Corporation includes the words
"without prejudice"
on all correspondence. This means that genuine attempts to settle disputes (i.e. negotiating payment) do not prejudice the Water Corporation in the event of no settlement being reached.
Approval by Authorised Officer
Financially authorised officers of the Water Corporation approve ex-gratia payments on behalf of the Board in accordance with the Water Corporation Financial Authorisation Standard.
Payment of Claim
A Claim for Damages form, which contains a confidentiality clause, must be completed and signed before any payment is made. In addition, if the payment is greater than $20,000, Deed of Release and Confidentiality documents must be executed.
Reporting
Details of all ex-gratia payments are reported to the Board of the Water Corporation and to the Water Corporation's Risk Manager on a six monthly basis.
Busselton Water Board
(a) Douglas Gordon McCutcheon.
(b) $18 000
(c) The payment represents the valuation obtained for a second hand motor vehicle gifted to Mr McCutcheon by the Board after a cash contribution from Mr McCutcheon. The payment was made in recognition of added service to the organisation without remuneration as well as for considerable consultancy savings occassioned by that officer.
(d) There was no application for the exgratia payment. It was provided on the instigation of the Board and involved the obtaining of taxation and other advice from private and government sources.
Aqwest
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
Department of Sport and Recreation
No such payments were made by the Department of Sport and Recreation during the 2006 calendar year. Therefore:
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Institute of Sport
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
WA Sports Centre Trust
(a) - (b) Nil.
(c) - (d) Not applicable.
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