Notice of Public Heading - WA Local Government Grants Commission

Published on Wednesday, 2 October 2024 at 11:27:41 AM

To be held at the: Shire of Coolgardie Council Chambers, Bayley Street, Coolgardie

Thursday 31 October 2024 Commencing at 9.00am and concluding at 11.00am

Order of Proceedings:

  1. Shire to open the hearing
  2. Introduction by the Chair of the Commission
  3. Presentation by the Commission on its role, function and the process it uses to determine Financial Assistance Grants
  4. Discussion on Shire’s submission (if submitted)
  5. Close of hearing

The Western Australia Local Government Grants Commission makes annual recommendations to the State Minister for Local Government on the allocation of Financial Assistance Grants to local governments in Western Australia.

In accordance with the Commonwealth Act, the Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995, the Commission is required to conduct public hearings with local governments in connection with the Financial Assistance Grant recommendations and to discuss any submissions made to the Commission by local governments.

Organisations or persons wishing to make a submission, in connection with the Financial Assistance Grant recommendations of the Commission, at the above hearing, are requested to register their interest with:

Ms Taryn Cox
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
WA Local Government Grants Commission
Tel: (08) 6552 1673
Email: grants.commission@dlgsc.wa.gov.au