❓ Hon Philip Scott questions the appointment of Albert Jacob as monitor to the City of Nedlands, focusing on selection criteria, remuneration, and consideration of Jacob's past performance as mayor of Joondalup. The Minister's response addresses these points, citing advice from relevant bodies.
AnsweredQoN 175Legislative Council
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City of Nedlands—Hon Albert Jacob
175. Hon Philip Scott to
the minister representing the Minister for Local
Government:
I refer to the
appointment of Mr Albert Jacob as monitor to the City of Nedlands council.
(1) What selection criteria were used to
fill the role?
(2) Who sets the remuneration for the
position at $900 a day, and on what basis is this figure calculated?
(3) Was the financial performance of the
City of Joondalup during Mr Jacob's tenure as mayor considered in the
decision-making process for his appointment?
175. Hon Philip Scott to
the minister representing the Minister for Local
Government:
I refer to the
appointment of Mr Albert Jacob as monitor to the City of Nedlands council.
(1) What selection criteria were used to
fill the role?
(2) Who sets the remuneration for the
position at $900 a day, and on what basis is this figure calculated?
(3) Was the financial performance of the
City of Joondalup during Mr Jacob's tenure as mayor considered in the
decision-making process for his appointment?
AnswerView source ↗
I
thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. I note that it
relates to Hon Albert Jacob. The following response has been provided by the
Minister for Local Government.
(1)–(3) The local government inspector determines
the terms of reference for the monitor and then selects a monitor with the
appropriate skills. The range of pay is generally between $750 and $900 per day
plus superannuation, based on advice from the Public Sector Commission. The
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety advises that the
City of Joondalup is financially stable.
thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. I note that it
relates to Hon Albert Jacob. The following response has been provided by the
Minister for Local Government.
(1)–(3) The local government inspector determines
the terms of reference for the monitor and then selects a monitor with the
appropriate skills. The range of pay is generally between $750 and $900 per day
plus superannuation, based on advice from the Public Sector Commission. The
Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety advises that the
City of Joondalup is financially stable.
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