Inquiry into Local Government
Select Committee into Local Government· 15 October 2019inquiry_report
This is an interim report from the WA Legislative Council's Select Committee into Local Government, established in June 2019. The committee is examining the functioning of local government in WA, focusing on the Local Government Act, the roles of various actors, and financial management. The committee received 276 submissions and plans further hearings.
Impact
Local governments, elected members, council employees, ratepayers, and the Department of Local Government will be affected by the inquiry's findings and any subsequent legislative changes.
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