❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice requests information on boards, reviews, committees, inquiries, and taskforces established within the Minister's portfolio since the election of the State Labor Government. The response details various entities, their chairs, timelines, and costs, primarily focusing on regional development commissions.
AnsweredQoN 1914Legislative Assembly
Asked
9 September 2003
Member
Portfolio
Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance
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(1) Since the election of the State Labor Government, how many boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces have been established within the Minister’s portfolio?
(2) Will the Minister list all the boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(3) What is the name and qualification of each person who chairs each board, review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that has been established within the Minister’s portfolio since the election of the State Labor Government?
(4) Will the Minister list the commencement date and the completion date for all boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(5) Will the Minister list the total cost of sitting fees and the total cost for each of the boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(6) What payments, fees and sitting fees are paid to the chairperson of each board, review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that has been established within the Minister’s portfolio?
(2) Will the Minister list all the boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(3) What is the name and qualification of each person who chairs each board, review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that has been established within the Minister’s portfolio since the election of the State Labor Government?
(4) Will the Minister list the commencement date and the completion date for all boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(5) Will the Minister list the total cost of sitting fees and the total cost for each of the boards, reviews, committees, inquiries and taskforces that have been established?
(6) What payments, fees and sitting fees are paid to the chairperson of each board, review, committee, inquiry and taskforce that has been established within the Minister’s portfolio?
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Answered
4 December 2003
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development; the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne; Goldfields-Esperance
Response time
86 days
(2) Gascoyne Telecommunications Working Group. (3) Margot Steadman, local pastoralist. (4) Commenced August 2001 and is continuing. (5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Margot Steadman, local pastoralist. (4) Commenced August 2001 and is continuing. (5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(4) Commenced August 2001 and is continuing. (5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
* The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
* The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Margot Steadman, local pastoralist. (4) Commenced August 2001 and is continuing. (5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(4) Commenced August 2001 and is continuing. (5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) Nil (6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Nil PILBARA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Taskforces (1) Two (2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)–(4) (i) The Nickol Bay Accommodation and Associated Issues Taskforce Established August 2001. Estimated conclusion is August 2004. However, will continue to run until it is considered not necessary to monitor housing and accommodation issues in the Nickol Bay area. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) Onslow Strategic Development Taskforce It is expected that this Taskforce will run over four years in order to develop a strategic approach to delivering agreed outcomes for the Onslow Community. (April 2005) Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5)-(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed taskforces and the total administration cost is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Committees (1) Five (2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)–(4) (i) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Government Agency Interim Committee First met on 6 November 2001, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) The Port Hedland Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met on 1 September 2003, has an estimated four year life span and is scheduled for completion on 30 June 2007. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iii) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Steering Group First met in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iv) The Pilbara Development Commission State Sustainability Sub- Committee Established on the 30 October 2002 and will continue to run until December 2004, when it is expected that the Pilbara Sustainability Plan will be completed. Chaired by Mrs Robyn Crane, A/Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission. (v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(v) The Roebourne Enhancement Scheme Community Forum Established in July 2002, has an estimated 3.5 year life span and is scheduled for completion on 31 December 2005. Chaired by Cr Kevin Richards, President Shire of Roebourne. (5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5)–(6) There are no sitting fees allocated or paid to the members or chair sitting on the above listed committees and the total administration costs is met from the Commission’s recurrent budget. KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
KIMBERLEY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committees (1) One (2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2) Kimberley Aviation Tourism Development Committee (KATDC) (3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Chaired by Mr Ron Johnston. (4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(4) Established 08 January 2002 and still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) Nil (6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Nil Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Taskforces (1) One (2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2) North West Air Services Taskforce (NWASTF) (3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Tom Stephens, Minister for the Kimberley (4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(4) Established 20 April 2001. Subsumed on 18 September 2001 by Intra State Review of Air Services and Aviation Ministerial Council and is still ongoing. (5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) Nil (6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Nil GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
GOLDFIELDS-ESPERANCE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (1) Nil (2) N/A THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Reviews (1) Eight (2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)–(4) (i) Review of the Regional Development Commissions Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government report. The review commenced in October 2001 and was completed in May 2002. It was completed by a working group of representatives from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, Regional Development Commissions and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The members of this working group were not paid. (ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) Review of the Operations of the Local Government Grants Act 1978 (Completed) A review of this Act is required every five years. It meets the statutory requirements and determines whether the Act is operating effectively or whether it needs amendment. The review was commenced in October 2001 and is currently being considered by the Minister. It was completed in-house. (iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iii) Review of the Cemeteries Boards (Fremantle and Metropolitan) Statutory Authority Status (Completed) The review was undertaken as required by the Machinery of Government Report. The review commenced in December 2001 and was completed in July 2002. It was completed in-house. (iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iv) Review of the Dog Act 1976 The Dog Act has operated since 1976. It was considered appropriate to review the legislative provisions and determine whether amendments should be made to achieve a more contemporary Act. The public consultation phase of the review has been completed and policy positions for legislation are currently being developed. The review commenced in February 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(v) Review of the Regional Headworks Scheme (Completed) This meets a Government election commitment to review this scheme, including adequacy of its funding and application of guidelines. This review commenced in May 2002 and was completed in August 2002. It was completed in-house. (vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(vi) Review of the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission Methodology This review was undertaken by the Grants Commission to improve the grants allocation process. It is undertaken on a periodic basis. The review commenced in August 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(vii) Review of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 This review is a statutory requirement under the Act. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(viii) Review of the Control of Vehicles (Off-road Areas) Act 1978 This Act has not been reviewed since gazettal. A review is required to update the legislation. The review commenced in late 2002. It is being undertaken in-house. (5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5)-(6) These have all been completed within the Department’s Budget allocation. They do not involve chairs, committees or payment of sitting fees. Committees (1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(1) Five. (2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2)Committee (3) Chair (4) Commencement (5) Sitting Fees (6) Payment to Chairs and completion dates Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Advisory Cr Del Mills First meeting There are no sitting Only travel and Committee on (long time local December 2002. fees, only accommodation Women in Local government allowances for costs associated with Government Councillor and This is an ongoing travel and meetings. former President committee that will accommodation at of the Shire of meet three to four standard rates. Carnarvon) times a year. There are provisions for teleconferencing. Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Partnership Ms Ricky Burges* First Meeting There are no siting N/A Steering Group November 2001. fees and the (formerly the CEO Western administrative Working Group on Australian Local This will be an costs are absorbed State and Local Government ongoing committee. into the Government Association Department’s Relations) Budget. Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Local Laws Mr Tim Fowler First Meeting March There are no sitting N/A Working Group (Principal 2002. fees and the Legislation Officer, administrative Department of This will be an costs are absorbed Local Government ongoing group. into the and Regional Department’s Development Budget. Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Working Party on Mr Quentin First Meeting There are no sitting N/A Camping in Harrington February 2003. fees and the Traditional Areas administrative Director This will be an costs are absorbed Governance and ongoing group. into the Statutory Support, Department’s Department of Budget. Local Government and Regional Development Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Pastoral Rating Mr Bob Smillie, Held two meetings. There are no sitting There are no sitting Pastoral Industry Consultant with fees for members. fees for the Chair, Working Group Bob Smillie and April 2003 and May although there have Associates, 2003. The total cost of been some payments previously a long the review to date as a consultant to the standing CEO in The final report has is $7,000. It is not Group ($1,000). local government. been completed. anticipated that there will be any Travel and It is unlikely to further accommodation are reconvene. expenditure. paid. * The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
* The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
* The Chair of this Group rotates between State and Local Government. Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
Inquiries (1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(1) Four (2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(2) & (4) (i) Inquiry into the City of South Perth This was a panel inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(ii) Inquiry into the City of Belmont This was an inquiry conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in January 2002 and a report of the inquiry was tabled in Parliament in April 2003. (iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iii) Inquiry into City of Belmont Councillors – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is ongoing. (iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(iv) Inquiry into Mayor Katherine Jackson – Alleged Breaches of Financial Interest Provisions This is an inquiry being conducted under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995. The inquiry commenced in February 2003 and is currently ongoing. (3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(3) Authorised inquiries do not involve chairs or committees. With regard to the City of South Perth, Mr Gregory McIntyre, a Barrister, presided over the inquiry. (5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(5) The Department does not operate an accounting system that records the costs spent on the individual inquiries that it conducts. Inquiry work is undertaken in the course of normal staff duty. In the case of the City of South Perth, however, as a panel inquiry was conducted, a separate cost was recorded. The total expenditure was $615,236. (6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
(6) Not applicable as they do not involve chairs or committees, inquiries do not involve the payment of sitting fees.
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