❓ A WA parliamentary question probes the minister about alleged qualification falsification by a local council CEO and seeks legislative amendments regarding staff dismissal and contract confidentiality. The minister confirms an assessment is underway and will seek further advice on legislative changes.
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With regard to the employment of staff by local councils and shires I ask - (1) Is the minister aware that the Randwick City Council in New South Wales acted immediately to dismiss its general manager when it learned that he had falsified his academic qualifications? (2) Will the minister confirm whether the Department of Local Government is conducting an investigation into the allegations surrounding the qualifications of the City of Joondalup’s Chief Executive Officer? (3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(1) Is the minister aware that the Randwick City Council in New South Wales acted immediately to dismiss its general manager when it learned that he had falsified his academic qualifications? (2) Will the minister confirm whether the Department of Local Government is conducting an investigation into the allegations surrounding the qualifications of the City of Joondalup’s Chief Executive Officer? (3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(2) Will the minister confirm whether the Department of Local Government is conducting an investigation into the allegations surrounding the qualifications of the City of Joondalup’s Chief Executive Officer? (3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(1) Is the minister aware that the Randwick City Council in New South Wales acted immediately to dismiss its general manager when it learned that he had falsified his academic qualifications? (2) Will the minister confirm whether the Department of Local Government is conducting an investigation into the allegations surrounding the qualifications of the City of Joondalup’s Chief Executive Officer? (3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(2) Will the minister confirm whether the Department of Local Government is conducting an investigation into the allegations surrounding the qualifications of the City of Joondalup’s Chief Executive Officer? (3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(3) If yes to (2), when is that inquiry expected to be finalised? (4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(4) If no to (2), will the minister conduct such an investigation? (5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(5) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to require councils and shires to dismiss staff who make false claims about their qualifications or work experience? (6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(6) If no to (5), why not? (7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(7) Will the minister amend the Local Government Act to prohibit confidentiality clauses and agreements between local councils, shires and their employees? (8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(8) If not, why not. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
The Minister for Local Government and Regional Development has provided the following answer - (1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(1)-(4) I thank the member for sharing her knowledge of the Randwick case and advise that the Department of Local Government and Regional Development is examining the issue of the CEO’s qualifications as part of an assessment of complaints about the process of appointing the CEO and related matters. It is not possible to advise how long the assessment process will take other than to say that it will be finalised as soon as possible. (5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(5)-(6) Processes already exist under industrial relations laws to deal with matters of this kind. I am not presently convinced that there is a need to include specific provisions in the Local Government Act. However, I will refer the matter to my department for further consideration and advice. (7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
(7)-(8) The Local Government Act gives members of the public the right to view employment contracts and variations to such contracts. The CEO of a local government may, however, deny access to information if he believes it is of a private nature. This does not apply to salary, remuneration or benefits payable under the contract. I will refer the member’s proposal to my department for consideration and advice.
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