A WA parliamentary question seeks details on boards operating under the Child Protection Minister, including member details, remuneration, and potential conflicts of interest regarding public servants receiving board fees. The response lists relevant boards, clarifies payment policies for public servants, and provides context for fee variations.

AnsweredQoN 4803Legislative Council
Asked
9 May 2007
Portfolio
Child Protection

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(1) Please list the Boards of Management which operate under the Minister’s portfolios?
(2) Please list the members of each board and state if those members were public servants during their tenure as Board Members for each of the following years -
(a) 2003 - 2004;
(b) 2004 - 2005; and
(c) 2005 - 2006?
(3) Please indicate the total remuneration received by each Board Member for each of the following years -
(a) 2003 - 2004;
(b) 2004 - 2005; and
(c) 2005 - 2006?
(4) Please indicate if any Board Member has received remuneration when they were public servants?
(5) If yes to (4), does this contradict Government policy, whereby Board Member’s that are public service officers are not entitled to payment?

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Answered
26 June 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection
Response time
48 days
(b) 2004 - 2005; and (c) 2005 - 2006?
(c) 2005 - 2006?
(b) 2004 - 2005; and (c) 2005 - 2006?
(c) 2005 - 2006?
(1) The term "boards of management" has been interpreted to include advisory committees and councils where members receive sitting fees. The following advisory committees and councils operate under the Minister's portfolio: Adoption Act Legislative Review Committee (established July 2006) Adoption Applications Committee Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Care for Children and Young People Advisory Committee (established February 2006) Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
The following advisory committees and councils operate under the Minister's portfolio: Adoption Act Legislative Review Committee (established July 2006) Adoption Applications Committee Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Care for Children and Young People Advisory Committee (established February 2006) Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Adoption Act Legislative Review Committee (established July 2006) Adoption Applications Committee Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Care for Children and Young People Advisory Committee (established February 2006) Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Adoption Applications Committee Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Care for Children and Young People Advisory Committee (established February 2006) Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Advisory Council on the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People Care for Children and Young People Advisory Committee (established February 2006) Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Care for Children and Young People Advisory Committee (established February 2006) Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Case Review Panel (established March 2006) Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Child Death Review Committee Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
Supported Accommodation Assistance Program State Advisory Committee (2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
(2-3) It should be noted that the amount of sitting fees paid in each financial year vary due to timing differences in the receipt and payment of sitting fee invoices. [see tabled paper no] (4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
(4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
(4) One community representative of the Advisory Council for the Prevention of Deaths of Children and Young People is a public servant but sits on the Council in a private capacity. She was on extended unpaid leave from her employer at the time she received sitting fees in 2003-04 and has not received sitting fees since resuming employment. (5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
(5) No - The Cabinet Handbook provides the following information in relation to payment of sitting fees to public servants: "It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
"It is important to note that full-time Government Officers do not receive payment for sitting on boards. On 18 February 2003 Cabinet endorsed the payment of fees (Refer to Premier's Circular 2003/03), in accordance with the level determined for the board or committee, for: (a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
(a) academics; and (b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.
(b) part-time Government Officers sitting on boards and committees which have functions unrelated to the officer's employment. However the total remuneration (salary and board fees) paid to the officer cannot exceed the full-time salary for that officer's part-time position.

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