Register of Gifts
This register contains disclosures of gifts that have been made in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995.
Council Members and the Chief Executive Officer are required to disclose gifts that are received in their capacity as a Council Member or CEO and are valued over $300, or are of a cumulative value that exceeds $300 where the gifts are received from the same donor in a 12 month period. Disclosures must be made within 10 days after receipt of the gift.
Register of Certain Complaints of Minor Breaches
Pursuant to section 5.121 of the Local Government Act 1995, the Register of Certain Complaints of Minor Breaches contains records of complaints that result in a finding under section 5.110(2)(a) that a minor breach has occurred.
Delegations Register
Local governments have responsibility for decision making assigned under a wide range of legislation. Each power or duty described in legislation requires local governments to fulfil a mandatory duty, or use a discretionary power to make these decisions. Delegation is the process that enables local governments to delegate its power or duties, towards enabling efficient and effective strategic, financial and operational management decisions to be made.
The delegations contained within the Delegations Register are made to Committee's pursuant to Section 5.16 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act), and to the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 5.42 of the Act. Where listed, some of these functions are also delegated by the Chief Executive Officer to Shire Employees (sub-delegated) pursuant to Section 5.44 of the Act and other legislation where specified.
Register of Primary & Annual Returns
Elected Members, Chief Executive Officer and Designated Employees are required to lodge a Primary Return within 3 months of their start date and an Annual Return by 31 August each year, pursuant to sections 5.75 and 5.76 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).
In accordance with Section 5.96A(1)(i) of the Act and Regulation 29(c) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the name of each Elected Member and the position of each Designated Employee who lodged a Primary or Annual Return for a financial year must be published on the Shire's website.
Shire Information Statement & Freedom of Information (FOI)
Part 5 of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI) requires each government agency, including local governments, to prepare and publish an Information Statement. This document is also required to be updated annually. The Information Statement contains information on the process for lodging a Freedom of Information application with the Shire in accordance with the FOI Act.
Enquiries regarding the Information Statement or FOI process can be made by contacting the Shire's Freedom of Information Coordinator - you can view our contact information on the page linked below.
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