LGEMA AGM and Planning Law Workshop 7th November

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AGM

LGEMA will be holding its AGM on Sunday 7th November 2021 at Tompkins Park Melville.

Members should RSVP to lgema@iinet.net.au
The agenda for the meeting can be downloaded here (165Kb pdf)

Planning Workshop

LGEMA will also be holding a Planning and Development Law Workshop after the AGM.
Entrance is free to LGEMA members.

The agenda for the workshop can be downloaded here (405Kb pdf)

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Local Government Elections 16th October 2021

LAW REFORM

  • Compulsory LG elections reduce risk of interest groups controlling outcomes
  • Lack of compulsory LG elections in WA contributes to maladministration, electoral misconduct and corruption risks including the LG electoral manipulation: see “Democracy and Its Crisis” by A.C. Grayling
  • Compulsory LG elections voting in Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory (no LG in ACT)

Please email LG Minister Carey to request compulsory voting in WA LG elections and a LG Inspectorate to enforce the LG Act Minister.Carey@dpc.wa.gov.au

For LG election information see https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local (new window)

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LGEMA Workshop

LGEMA Workshop

“What I Wish I Knew When I Became an Elected Member” Attendance by invitation only

Date: Sunday 27 June 2021
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Place: Tompkins Park, 642 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove, WA (Function Room)
RSVP: required to lgema@iinet.net.au
Entry: LGEMA Members – Free
Entry: Non-Members – by donation
Costs: Lunch and afternoon tea $20
LGEMA Bank Details: BSB 302-162, ACC 156 11 48
 Program:Click here for the flyer
  Donor Support: City of Melville, through Mayor George Gear

  • Anyone who is thinking of standing for Council – this is for you
  • Anyone who has been an Elected Member, you can contribute through your insights
  • Anyone who is an Elected Member, you can contribute by sharing your insights and you might also learn some things your training has not covered
  • And of course, LGEMA members can hardly stop talking and sharing stories when they get together
  • Support LGEMA by bringing along new members and join us for our next LGEMA get together.

Legislation WA (Laws)

Legislation WA (Laws)

The LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1995 (WA) is an example of an Act of the WA Parliament, which establishes local government throughout Western Australia. It contains the law (binding rules) of how local government operates, including the role and conduct of Councils, Councillors and employees (including the CEO).

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Policy

See here for the difference between law and policy.

Department of Local Government Sport & Cultural Industry (DLGSC) Policies

DLGSC 39 Local Government Policies see here.

Key words: “open space” – “CEO appointment” – “Dogs” –“ burials” –“land valuations” – “council motion clarity” – “council forums” – “declaring interest” –“delegation” – “ financial interest” –“ disruptive behaviour” – “elected member induction” –“ elected members and developers” –“ financial ratios” –“ guide to planning” –“ changing boundaries” –“ lawyers / legal advice for elected members” – “ local laws” –“public question time” – “net current assets” –“ differential rates” –“ rating policies” –“ credit cards” –“ grants commission” Continue reading

Governance Bodies

Corruption and Crime Commission
Office of the Auditor General WA (OAG)
Local Government Inquiries WA

Corruption and Crime Commission

WA Corruption and Crime Commission
You can report corrupt conduct to the CCC anonymously or confidentially here

The CCC reports on corruption, including in local government and makes recommendations, which are helpful when reviewing how well your local government procedure and practices measure up. They make entertaining and elucidating reading. CCC reports relevant to local government include: 

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