📘 Local Government Amendment (Suspension and Dismissal) Act 2018
031 of 2018Assented 19 November 2018
This Act amends the Local Government Act 1995 to modify the powers of the Minister to suspend or dismiss council members and councils in Western Australia. It introduces new grounds for suspension and dismissal, and clarifies procedures.
Impact
Local government councils and council members are directly affected, as the Minister gains increased powers to intervene in cases of misconduct or failure to perform duties. The public is indirectly affected through changes to local government administration.
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