Council has flagged that it is “going absolutely by the book” despite there being 1,493 signatures. In its own way that says something for community engagement, accountability and “Organisational Values”!
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2016 23:34:20 +0000 To: Ray Norman 7250 Cc: Robert Dobrzynski Mayor Subject: RE: Citizen's Petition Progress
The response on behalf of the General Manager.
As outlined in the Council Report on 11 April 2016, the General Manager, in accordance with s60(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), will report to Council within 42 days after tabling the petition. This will therefore be on or before 23 May 2016.
Following the Council Meeting, if the petition complies with s59 of the Act, the council will hold the public meeting within 30 days after the meeting, which is on or before 22 June 2016.
When [Council] has] determined the date of the Council Meeting, [the authoriser] will be advised regarding the petition's compliance and the date of the Council Meeting in accordance with s60(1) of the Act.
From: Ray Norman 7250 ] Sent: Sunday, 17 April 2016 6:30 PM To: Robert Dobrzynski; MayorSubject: Citizen's Petition Progress
I note from the Council minutes that the Citizen Petition to Council has been tabled in accordance with Section 58 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Tas) and I have advised several petitioners of this fact.
I am however receiving many enquiries about the expected timeline from this point forward in respect to the petition. In particular, as the authorising person, I’m being asked about the anticipated date for the public meeting. I would appreciate any advice that you are able to offer in order that I can more adequately advise petitioners seeking this information.
Regards,
Ray Norman
“A body of men holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.” Thomas Paine
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