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Improving Local Government Asset Management Planning Panel Reports on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government news and reviews Improving Local Government Asset Management Planning The Tasmanian Local Government Asset services in a sustainable way to support both the current Management Policy was jointly launched in and future needs of the Tasmanian community. February by the State Government and the Local Tasmania received $870,000 under the Commonwealth Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) to Government’s Local Government Reform Fund in 2011 help guide councils in their management of $8 to develop long-term financial and asset management billion worth of assets. plans in all councils. This will assist councils to develop The Minister for Local Government, Bryan Green MP said or improve asset management policies, practices and the Tasmanian Local Government Asset Management plans and also to integrate these with a long-term Policy provides guidance for councils in developing their financial plan. own policies and strategies for sustainable, long-term asset management. “This policy is a key component of the long- “The Local Government Association of Tasmania is term sustainability framework that the Local Government currently coordinating asset management maturity Association of Tasmania and State Government are assessments of all councils as a first step in this process” working with councils to implement. The framework will said Mr Easther. “These assessments will provide councils ensure a sustainable, robust and forward-looking Local with fundamental information in progressing or improving Government sector,” Mr Green said. their long-term asset management plans, and will provide LGAT President, Mayor Barry Easther said Local consistent information around asset maturity in councils Government is committed to maintaining assets and across the State.” Panel Reports on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government On 22 December 2011, Local Government appropriateness and the advantages of being able to Minister Simon Crean released the report by provide funding directly to Local Government. “Local the independent Expert Panel on Constitutional Government was in a unique position to provide shovel Recognition of Local Government. ready projects and the ability to directly fund those The Expert Panel, established by the Government projects was important to the success of the stimulus in June 2011, was asked to identify options for the and the roads program in delivering jobs and much constitutional recognition of Local Government needed infrastructure,” he said. and report on the level of support for constitutional In welcoming the report, Australian Local recognition in the community. A majority of the Government Association President Mayor Genia Panel members found that financial recognition is McCaffery said ensuring that the Commonwealth the only option with a reasonable chance to succeed Government can continue to directly fund Local at a referendum, provided steps are taken to secure the support of the States and achieve broader public Government is critical to the ongoing financial awareness and engagement. sustainability of the sector and its ability to provide the services that communities expect and deserve. Mr Crean said the Government’s experience with programs like Roads to Recovery and the recent The Panel’s report is available at stimulus package demonstrated the importance, the www.localgovrecognition.gov.au 18 LGAT News March 2012 news and reviews A Bright Future for Hobart The Tasmanian Government and the Hobart City Ald Thomas said the MOU would assist in achieving the Council will work together to identify and realise best possible outcomes for the city through even greater future opportunities for economic development collaboration and cooperation. for the capital, under a new Memorandum of Understanding signed on 9 February. Premier Lara Giddings and Lord Mayor Damon Thomas signed the MOU after a lengthy period of collaboration between council officers and the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts. Ms Giddings said while the State Government and the council have always had a good working relationship, this is the first time an MOU has been signed, setting out shared goals and information-sharing procedures. “Despite global economic uncertainty, our future is bright and there is a lot to look forward to in Hobart. We will soon see construction starting on the new Myer building in the centre of the city and work is underway to transform the Royal Hobart Hospital from the inside out. The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is undergoing the first stage of its transformation and with the construction of IMAS, stage two of the Menzies Research Centre and the transfer of Domain House back to the University of Pictured at the MOU signing are (Front L-R) Lord Mayor Damon Tasmania, Hobart is emerging as a true university Thomas and Premier Lara Giddings and (Back L-R) Ald Marti Zucco, city,” Ms Giddings said. 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The timeframe applying the general rate to individual properties; for the completion of the review was extended • Clarifying that rates are a form of taxation into 2012 to enable the development and incorporating the principle of capacity to pay; implementation of the Local Government • Requiring all councils to adopt written rates and Amendment Acts 2011 (No 1 and 2). charges policies, which are reviewable at least every The review was also extended to facilitate modelling four years; of potential rating outcomes for every individual council • Allowing the minimum amount payable in respect of under each of the different valuation bases. This was the general rate to be varied; requested by the Local Government sector to inform future consultation on the draft recommendations of • Limiting the number of properties that can be on the the report. An external quality assurance process of the minimum payable in respect of the general rate; modelling results by an independent consultant has also • Introducing new powers that will allow errors within been completed. rates resolutions to be remedied; The steering committee is currently reviewing the • Allowing councils to set a service rate or charge modelling results for all councils before delivering its draft that includes provision for the establishment, report and the modelling results to councils for consultation management, provision or rehabilitation of waste purposes. Councils response will be considered before management facilities; and finalising the findings of the review and delivering the • Validating past rates resolutions for all councils. report to the Minister for Local Government. Any further changes arising from the recommendations A copy of the amended Local Government Act of the Steering Committee are not expected to be can be found at www.thelaw.tas.gov.au. A implemented until the 2013/14 rating year. Further guidance paper for the development of the rates consultation will occur on any legislative changes to arise and charges policy has been issued by the Local from the review. Government Division, providing information that The Local Government Amendment Act (No.2) 2011 was will assist councils to develop their rating policies passed by Parliament on 24 November 2011. The Act and to utilise the tools introduced in the Local commenced on receiving Royal Assent on 22 December Government Amendment Acts 2011 (Nos 1 & 2011. The Amendment Act amended the Local 2). If a council has any questions relating to the Government Act 1993 by: changes to the Act, or would like assistance in • Introducing new powers to allow councils to use implementing any of the changes, please contact an “averaged area rate” that will apply to a defined the Local Government Division on (03) 6232 7022. Local Government Board Review of Councillor Numbers Many would be aware that the Local Government decision-making about councillor numbers and effective Board is conducting a review into the number representation. The Board will not be making specific of councillors. The review was initiated by the recommendations about the number of councillors elected Minister for Local Government late in 2011 in to any council other than those mentioned above. response to requests from the Kingborough Council
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