the minutes of the meeting on 10th July
can be found here
Thursday, 12 July 2007
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Updated Question Time and Statements
COG has updated it's Question time and Statement forms and the guidelines
these can be found here
Question Time for the Public at Council Meetings
Council Policy 5.4.21 titled “Question Time and Public Statements at Council Meetings” has been developed to provide an orderly process for the receipt of questions and public statements at Council Meetings and to ensure members of the public are afforded equal and fair opportunity to participate in the good governance of the district.
In accordance with Item 6 of Ordinary Council Meeting Agendas titled “Question Time for the Public and the Receiving of Public Statements”, a period of fifteen (15) minutes is allocated for questions with a further period of fifteen (15) minutes provided for statements from members of the public. To ensure an equal and fair opportunity is provided to address Council, a period of three (3) minutes per speaker will be allowed.
The person's speaking right is to be exercised prior to any matter which requires a decision to be made at the meeting.
Questions and statements are to be –
1. Presented in writing on the relevant form to the Chief Executive Officer prior to commencement of the meeting; and
2. Clear and concise.
Question Time
Please click here to access the prescribed “Question Time” form (available in Word or PDF format).
With the consent of the Presiding Member, members of the public have the opportunity to ask questions on any relevant Council Business at Item 6.1 “Question Time” of the Agenda, provided that the person has completed the prescribed form in full and submitted it in person to the Chief Executive Officer prior to commencement of the meeting at 7.30pm or via fax to the City of Gosnells 9398 2922 prior to 4.00pm on the day of that meeting.
At Item 6.1 “Question Time” of the Agenda, the Presiding Member will announce the person’s name, at which time they are required to stand and present their question(s) to the meeting.
Supporting Policy 5.4.21 is the following guideline relating to Question Time titled “Guidelines – Question Time for the Public”:
“Question Time is not a public forum for debate and making of public statements. The time is limited to a question and answer period only and questions should be clear and concise to enable an appropriate response.
All questions are to be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, on the form determined by that officer, prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Persons wishing to ask questions will be called upon in the order in which they lodged their question form with the Chief Executive Officer or his/her delegate.
Questions are to be directed to the Presiding Member who has the right to accept, reject, respond, or nominate a relevant Officer to respond to that question.
To enable all members of the public a fair and equal opportunity to participate in Question Time each person shall be provided, in the first instance, with the opportunity to ask a maximum of two questions.
After all interested persons have posed their allotted number of questions, the Presiding Member will then, where time permits, allow members of the public to sequentially ask one further question. This process will continue until the allotted time has expired.
An extension of Question Time will only be granted where all members of the public, who have submitted their questions in the prescribed manner, have not been afforded the opportunity to ask the initial allotment of two questions.
Questions submitted at the meeting, that are not answered on the night, will be responded to in writing by the appropriate officer.”
these can be found here
Question Time for the Public at Council Meetings
Council Policy 5.4.21 titled “Question Time and Public Statements at Council Meetings” has been developed to provide an orderly process for the receipt of questions and public statements at Council Meetings and to ensure members of the public are afforded equal and fair opportunity to participate in the good governance of the district.
In accordance with Item 6 of Ordinary Council Meeting Agendas titled “Question Time for the Public and the Receiving of Public Statements”, a period of fifteen (15) minutes is allocated for questions with a further period of fifteen (15) minutes provided for statements from members of the public. To ensure an equal and fair opportunity is provided to address Council, a period of three (3) minutes per speaker will be allowed.
The person's speaking right is to be exercised prior to any matter which requires a decision to be made at the meeting.
Questions and statements are to be –
1. Presented in writing on the relevant form to the Chief Executive Officer prior to commencement of the meeting; and
2. Clear and concise.
Question Time
Please click here to access the prescribed “Question Time” form (available in Word or PDF format).
With the consent of the Presiding Member, members of the public have the opportunity to ask questions on any relevant Council Business at Item 6.1 “Question Time” of the Agenda, provided that the person has completed the prescribed form in full and submitted it in person to the Chief Executive Officer prior to commencement of the meeting at 7.30pm or via fax to the City of Gosnells 9398 2922 prior to 4.00pm on the day of that meeting.
At Item 6.1 “Question Time” of the Agenda, the Presiding Member will announce the person’s name, at which time they are required to stand and present their question(s) to the meeting.
Supporting Policy 5.4.21 is the following guideline relating to Question Time titled “Guidelines – Question Time for the Public”:
“Question Time is not a public forum for debate and making of public statements. The time is limited to a question and answer period only and questions should be clear and concise to enable an appropriate response.
All questions are to be submitted in writing to the Chief Executive Officer, on the form determined by that officer, prior to the commencement of the meeting.
Persons wishing to ask questions will be called upon in the order in which they lodged their question form with the Chief Executive Officer or his/her delegate.
Questions are to be directed to the Presiding Member who has the right to accept, reject, respond, or nominate a relevant Officer to respond to that question.
To enable all members of the public a fair and equal opportunity to participate in Question Time each person shall be provided, in the first instance, with the opportunity to ask a maximum of two questions.
After all interested persons have posed their allotted number of questions, the Presiding Member will then, where time permits, allow members of the public to sequentially ask one further question. This process will continue until the allotted time has expired.
An extension of Question Time will only be granted where all members of the public, who have submitted their questions in the prescribed manner, have not been afforded the opportunity to ask the initial allotment of two questions.
Questions submitted at the meeting, that are not answered on the night, will be responded to in writing by the appropriate officer.”
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
Budget 2007-2008: Focus on growth
City of Gosnells Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP said planning for the future while meeting the needs of today’s community remained among the toughest challenges for local governments.
"This year, the City of Gosnells has delivered a well-planned Budget that responds to continued residential growth with another comprehensive infrastructure package," she said.
"A recent independent report on the City's financial viability highlighted an urgent need to replace ageing facilities and create new infrastructure.
"The provision of quality infrastructure has been a priority for the City for several years and remains a top concern as our population is expected to grow by more than 40,000 over the next 20 years.
"About $358 million on capital expenditure for infrastructure will be required and we will continue to seek out external funding opportunities to ensure ratepayers receive value for money."
At its Budget Meeting on Tuesday 3 July, Council adopted an average rate increase of 6 per cent.
Of the increase, 2.5 per cent will be quarantined for use on infrastructure projects.
The increase will enable the City to undertake a series of major projects, including the $6.5 million Amherst Community Village, to service Canning Vale and Southern River – two of Perth's fastest growing suburbs.
Work is also being finished on the $8.5 million Harmony Fields sports and recreation complex as part of the Maddington-Kenwick urban regeneration project and work begins on the redevelopment of the City's Administration Centre.
The balance of the increase keeps pace with inflation and will help the City support a growing need for more basic demands, such as waste and recycling collection, road improvements and community services.
The Mayor said the rate rise was a vital part of securing the City’s future sustainability.
"We have been independently judged as being among the State's best managed local governments and ratepayers can be assured that they are getting top value for their rates.
"The work we are doing now will benefit not only today's ratepayers but their children and grandchildren.
"We are building for a bright future here in the City of Gosnells where a diverse and active community is growing together as we welcome many new residents and businesses to the area."
As posted on the COG Website
"This year, the City of Gosnells has delivered a well-planned Budget that responds to continued residential growth with another comprehensive infrastructure package," she said.
"A recent independent report on the City's financial viability highlighted an urgent need to replace ageing facilities and create new infrastructure.
"The provision of quality infrastructure has been a priority for the City for several years and remains a top concern as our population is expected to grow by more than 40,000 over the next 20 years.
"About $358 million on capital expenditure for infrastructure will be required and we will continue to seek out external funding opportunities to ensure ratepayers receive value for money."
At its Budget Meeting on Tuesday 3 July, Council adopted an average rate increase of 6 per cent.
Of the increase, 2.5 per cent will be quarantined for use on infrastructure projects.
The increase will enable the City to undertake a series of major projects, including the $6.5 million Amherst Community Village, to service Canning Vale and Southern River – two of Perth's fastest growing suburbs.
Work is also being finished on the $8.5 million Harmony Fields sports and recreation complex as part of the Maddington-Kenwick urban regeneration project and work begins on the redevelopment of the City's Administration Centre.
The balance of the increase keeps pace with inflation and will help the City support a growing need for more basic demands, such as waste and recycling collection, road improvements and community services.
The Mayor said the rate rise was a vital part of securing the City’s future sustainability.
"We have been independently judged as being among the State's best managed local governments and ratepayers can be assured that they are getting top value for their rates.
"The work we are doing now will benefit not only today's ratepayers but their children and grandchildren.
"We are building for a bright future here in the City of Gosnells where a diverse and active community is growing together as we welcome many new residents and businesses to the area."
As posted on the COG Website
Mayor welcomes new CEO
Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP today welcomed the appointment of Daniel Simms as the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Gosnells.
I am delighted to welcome Daniel Simms and very excited that the City of Gosnells has managed to attract such a high calibre executive.
“Daniel has an excellent track record and is just the man to lead the City of Gosnells as we embark on an exciting new era.
“With the Maddington-Kenwick regeneration programme, the Amherst Town Centre development in Southern River and the continuing revitalisation of the City centre just a few of the projects the City is involved in, these are very significant times in the development of this exciting and diverse community.
“The Council has a great record of top class financial management, underpinned by a commitment to strategic planning and Daniel will be able to build on this. With a strong administrative team in place the Council is well placed to continue to deliver quality local government to over 94,000 people who call the City home.”
Mr Simms is currently acting CEO at the City of Wanneroo, where he has also held positions as Director Governance and Strategy and Manager Strategy and Executive Services.
Previously Mr Simms had worked at the Shire of Dowerin, where he was Chief Executive officer, the Shire of York and the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder.
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Business in Local Government from Deakin and is currently studying towards a Masters of Business Administration.
Mr Simms will start as CEO at the City of Gosnells on 22 October.
As posted on the COG website
I am delighted to welcome Daniel Simms and very excited that the City of Gosnells has managed to attract such a high calibre executive.
“Daniel has an excellent track record and is just the man to lead the City of Gosnells as we embark on an exciting new era.
“With the Maddington-Kenwick regeneration programme, the Amherst Town Centre development in Southern River and the continuing revitalisation of the City centre just a few of the projects the City is involved in, these are very significant times in the development of this exciting and diverse community.
“The Council has a great record of top class financial management, underpinned by a commitment to strategic planning and Daniel will be able to build on this. With a strong administrative team in place the Council is well placed to continue to deliver quality local government to over 94,000 people who call the City home.”
Mr Simms is currently acting CEO at the City of Wanneroo, where he has also held positions as Director Governance and Strategy and Manager Strategy and Executive Services.
Previously Mr Simms had worked at the Shire of Dowerin, where he was Chief Executive officer, the Shire of York and the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder.
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Business in Local Government from Deakin and is currently studying towards a Masters of Business Administration.
Mr Simms will start as CEO at the City of Gosnells on 22 October.
As posted on the COG website
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