INFORMATION STATEMENT May 2021 2021 Information Statement Page 2
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CITY OF SOUTH PERTH INFORMATION STATEMENT May 2021 2021 Information Statement Page 2 This Information Statement is published by the City of South Perth in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1992. Disclaimer The information contained within this publication is considered to be correct at the time of printing. The information has been compiled with care, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is given to the accuracy, correctness or completeness of the information, or for any advice given, or omissions. Readers relying on the content of this document do so entirely at their own risk and should seek their own independent investment advice and undertake such investigations as they see fit to enable them to come to their own conclusions. This document is available in alternative formats upon request. 2021 Information Statement Page 3 Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5 Freedom of Information Legislation ................................................................................................. 5 City of South Perth .......................................................................................................................... 6 Our City .................................................................................................................................................... 6 Our History ............................................................................................................................................... 6 Our Values ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Our Future ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Our Vision ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Strategic Direction .................................................................................................................................... 7 Local Government Structure ............................................................................................................ 8 City of South Perth.................................................................................................................................... 8 Organisational Structure ........................................................................................................................... 9 Elected Members for the City of South Perth .......................................................................................... 10 Decision Making............................................................................................................................ 11 Council Meetings .................................................................................................................................... 11 Council Agenda Briefing .......................................................................................................................... 11 Ordinary Council Meeting ....................................................................................................................... 11 Special Council Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 11 Public Participation ....................................................................................................................... 12 Annual Electors Meeting ......................................................................................................................... 12 Special Electors Meeting ......................................................................................................................... 12 Deputations (statements) at Council Agenda Briefings ............................................................................ 12 Public Question Time .............................................................................................................................. 12 Community Consultation ........................................................................................................................ 13 Complaints and Feedback ....................................................................................................................... 13 Notice and Advertising ........................................................................................................................... 13 Committees .................................................................................................................................. 14 Internal Committees ............................................................................................................................... 14 Audit, Risk and Governance Committee .................................................................................................. 14 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Evaluation Committee ............................................................................... 14 Property Committee ............................................................................................................................... 15 Internal Groups/Panels ........................................................................................................................... 15 2021 Information Statement Page 4 Public Arts Advisory Group ..................................................................................................................... 15 Inclusive Community Advisory Group ...................................................................................................... 15 Aboriginal Reference Group .................................................................................................................... 15 Design Review Panel ............................................................................................................................... 15 External Committees .............................................................................................................................. 16 Central Metropolitan Joint Development Assessment Panel .................................................................... 16 Local Emergency Management Committee for Canning-South Perth ....................................................... 16 Perth Airports Municipalities Group – Community Forum ....................................................................... 16 Rivers Regional Council ........................................................................................................................... 17 West Australian Local Government Association South-East Metropolitan Zone and State Council (WALGA SEMZ) .................................................................................................................................................... 17 Legislation Requirements .............................................................................................................. 18 Administration and Statutory Responsibilities ......................................................................................... 18 Legislation .............................................................................................................................................. 18 Local Laws .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Documents available for inspection under the Local Government Act 1995 ................................... 20 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Record Management .............................................................................................................................. 21 Freedom of Information ................................................................................................................ 22 What is Freedom of Information ............................................................................................................. 22 Freedom of Information Charges ............................................................................................................ 22 Deposits ................................................................................................................................................. 23 Request for Personal Information ........................................................................................................... 23 Amendment of Personal Information ...................................................................................................... 23 Third Party Consultation ......................................................................................................................... 23 Access Arrangements ............................................................................................................................. 24 Notice of Decision................................................................................................................................... 24 Reduction in Scope or Refusal to Deal with a claim ................................................................................