Supplementary Agenda of Finance and Governance Committee Meeting

Supplementary Agenda (Open Portion)

Finance and Governance Committee Meeting

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12/6/2019

The General Manager reports:

“That in accordance with the provisions of Part 2 Regulation 8(6) of the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2015, these supplementary matters are submitted for the consideration of the Committee.

Pursuant to Regulation 8(6), I report that:

(a) information in relation to the matter was provided subsequent to the distribution of the agenda;

(b) the matter is regarded as urgent; and

Item No. 12

Supplementary Agenda (Open Portion)

Finance and Governance Committee Meeting

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12/6/2019

REPORT TITLE: Local Government Association of Tasmania General Meeting Motions

REPORT PROVIDED BY: General Manager

1. Report Purpose and Community Benefit

1.1. The purpose of this report is to consider the Council’s position on a range of motions to be discussed at the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s (LGAT) General Meeting on 3 July 2019.

1.2. In considering the motions to the LGAT General Meeting, the Council has the opportunity to influence local government policy for the betterment of its community.

2. Report Summary

2.1. The July General Meeting will consider a number of motions put forward by member councils.

2.2. This report provides a recommended position for the Council to take on these motions.

2.3. The attention of Elected Members is drawn particularly to the following motions which Council officers have not provided a position but suggest that these motions be determined by the Council itself:

· Climate Change (motions from Devonport City and Huon Valley Councils)

3. Recommendation

That:

1. In accordance with Attachment A to this report, the Council endorse the motions recommended for support, to be considered at the Local Government Association of Tasmania General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 3 July 2019.

2. The two motions relating to Climate Change be considered by the Council at its meeting on 17 June 2019.

4. Background

4.1. The LGATs General Meeting to be held on 3 July 2019 is set to consider a range of motions which have been raised by councils for consideration at the meeting.

4.2. The motions submitted this year fall under the following categories:

· Roads and Infrastructure

o Reinstatement of Heavy Vehicle Road Tax

o Compensation for no Indexation of Heavy Vehicle Road Tax

· Sector Profile and Reform

o Amend Meeting Procedures

· Environmental Management

o Climate Change

o Single Use Plastics/Waste Strategy

o State Weed Management

o Waste Management Storage and Collection

o Feral Cats

· Planning and Development

o Certificate 337s

o Increased Penalties for Unlawful Use and Development

· Public Policy General

o Smoke Free Areas

o Gun Control Laws

4.3. A suggested position and supporting comments can be found at attachment A.

4.4. The attention of Elected Members is drawn particularly to the following motions which Council officers have not provided a position but suggest that these motions be determined by the Council itself:

· Climate Change (motions from Devonport City and Huon Valley Councils).

4.5. Background information, including comment from the LGAT and Tasmanian Government Agencies can be found at attachment B.

5. Proposal and Implementation

5.1. It is proposed that the Council consider the motions listed at Attachment A which have been submitted to the LGATs July General Meeting.

6. Strategic Planning and Policy Considerations

6.1. Strategic objective 5.5 of the Council’s Capital City Strategic Plan 2015-2025 calls for the provision of capital city leadership. Consideration of the LGAT motions listed in this report is consistent with this objective.

7. Financial Implications

7.1. Funding Source and Impact on Current Year Operating Result

7.1.1. None arise from the writing of this report.

8. Delegation

8.1. This matter is delegated to the Council.

As signatory to this report, I certify that, pursuant to Section 55(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, I hold no interest, as referred to in Section 49 of the Local Government Act 1993, in matters contained in this report.