❓ Hon Jim Scott asks about the requirement for local government councils to hold open committee meetings. The Minister states they are unaware of any non-compliance and can direct compliance under the Local Government Act 1995.
AnsweredQoN 59Legislative Council
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(1) Is there a requirement that all local government councils conduct committee meetings that are open to the public?
(2) If yes, what is that requirement?
(3) Are there any local government councils that do not comply with the requirement?
(4) If yes, what councils are they?
(5) What action can the Minister take if a council does not comply with the necessary requirement?
(2) If yes, what is that requirement?
(3) Are there any local government councils that do not comply with the requirement?
(4) If yes, what councils are they?
(5) What action can the Minister take if a council does not comply with the necessary requirement?
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Answered
31 July 2001
Responded by
Minister for Racing and Gaming representing the Minister for Local Government
Response time
49 days
(3) - (4) The Minister for Local Government is not aware of any non-compliance. (5) Under the Local Government Act 1995, the Minister can direct a Council to comply.
(5) Under the Local Government Act 1995, the Minister can direct a Council to comply.
(5) Under the Local Government Act 1995, the Minister can direct a Council to comply.
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