A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the appointment and role of Facilities Managers within agencies under the Minister for Forest Products, particularly regarding regional procurement practices. The response reveals limited engagement with Facilities Managers across the portfolio.

AnsweredQoN 70Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Member
Portfolio
Forest Products

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(1) What departments and agencies under the Minister s control - (a) have appointed; or (b) have under consideration for appointment, a Facilities Manager or Managers? (2) What are the names of the Facilities Managers so appointed? (3) What is the scope of work undertaken by each Facilities Manager? (4) To what extent do Facilities Managers ensure that purchases/contracts are let in regional areas for regional work? (5) Do Facilities Managers ensure that the Regional Buying Contract is adhered to in relation to any purchases or contracts they manage? (6) Will the Minister name the departments and agencies under the Minister s control that have under consideration the appointment of one or more Facilities Managers? (7) What is the nature of the work proposed to be carried out by that Facilities Manager or Managers? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister

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Answered
12 September 2000
Response time
34 days
DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.
(b) have under consideration for appointment, a Facilities Manager or Managers?
a Facilities Manager or Managers?
(3) What is the scope of work undertaken by each Facilities Manager? (4) To what extent do Facilities Managers ensure that purchases/contracts are let in regional areas for regional work? (5) Do Facilities Managers ensure that the Regional Buying Contract is adhered to in relation to any purchases or contracts they manage? (6) Will the Minister name the departments and agencies under the Minister s control that have under consideration the appointment of one or more Facilities Managers? (7) What is the nature of the work proposed to be carried out by that Facilities Manager or Managers? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.
(4) To what extent do Facilities Managers ensure that purchases/contracts are let in regional areas for regional work? (5) Do Facilities Managers ensure that the Regional Buying Contract is adhered to in relation to any purchases or contracts they manage? (6) Will the Minister name the departments and agencies under the Minister s control that have under consideration the appointment of one or more Facilities Managers? (7) What is the nature of the work proposed to be carried out by that Facilities Manager or Managers? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.
(5) Do Facilities Managers ensure that the Regional Buying Contract is adhered to in relation to any purchases or contracts they manage? (6) Will the Minister name the departments and agencies under the Minister s control that have under consideration the appointment of one or more Facilities Managers? (7) What is the nature of the work proposed to be carried out by that Facilities Manager or Managers? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.
(6) Will the Minister name the departments and agencies under the Minister s control that have under consideration the appointment of one or more Facilities Managers? (7) What is the nature of the work proposed to be carried out by that Facilities Manager or Managers? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.
(7) What is the nature of the work proposed to be carried out by that Facilities Manager or Managers? Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.
Answered on 12 September 2000 The Minister Replied: DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT (1) (a) No (b) Not under consideration. (2) to (7) Not Applicable DISABILITY SERVICES COMMISSION (1)(a) Not applicable (b) Not applicable (2) to (7) Not applicable KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL COUNCIL (1) (a) Not applicable. KABC has never considered engaging a Facilities Manager. (b) As Above (2) to (7) Not applicable METROPOLITAN CEMETERIES BOARD (1)(a)Metropolitan Cemeteries Board has appointed a facilities manager. (b) Not applicable (2) Serco (3) Routine maintenance, eg plumbing, electrical work, cleaning, etc (4) Unknown in relation to other clients; all MCB sites are located in the metropolitan area. (5) As above (6) MCB's current arrangement, through CAMS, is with SERCO. (7) Response to Question 3 refers. FREMANTLE CEMETERY BOARD (1) (a) Not applicable (b) Considering appointing SERCO Services (2) to (7) Not applicable DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND LAND MANAGEMENT The Office of the Minister for Forest Products was established on 22 December 1999. Pending passage of legislation currently before Parliament, there are no departments or agencies within the Forest Products portfolio.

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