Mr Brown questions the Premier regarding the appointment and responsibilities of Facilities Managers within departments and agencies under the Premier's control, specifically concerning regional purchasing practices. The Premier's response indicates limited direct employment of Facilities Managers, with services largely outsourced and regional purchasing oversight residing elsewhere.

AnsweredQoN 66Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 August 2000
Member
Portfolio
Federal Affairs

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66. Mr BROWN to the Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Public Sector Management; Federal Affairs:
(1) What departments and agencies under the Premier'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 Premier name the departments and agencies under the Premier'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?

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Answered
14 November 2000
Response time
97 days
The Minister Replied:
Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet
(1)-(3) CJJP Pty Ltd provides facilities management services to areas of the Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet located in 197 St George's Terrace, Perth. The scope of work is generally limited to coordination of repairs, maintenance and minor works.
(4)-(5) Conditions assigned to the appointment of CJJP are the responsibility of the Contract Manager, Department of Contract and Management Services.
(6)-(7) The Ministry of the Premier and Cabinet is unaware of any proposed appointments at this time.
Other Departments / Agencies
(1) No other departments and agencies under the Premier's control have appointed a specific Facilities Manager nor do they have the appointment of such an officer under consideration.
(2)-(7) Not applicable.

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