Councillors are being asked to extend the term of the Chair of Council's Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) which expires on April 26. "In order to maintain organisational experience, and consistent oversight of organisational effectiveness and efficiency, it is recommended an exemption be sought from the Office of Local Government to extend the Chair’s term for 12 … [Read more...] about Hard to find good candidates for ARIC
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Advisory committees to be dissolved
Seven of ten advisory committees that have been operating under administrator Rik Hart's tenure will be officially dissolved at the final council-under-administration meeting on August 27. Dissolving the committees is recommended and Mr Hart is expected to accept that recommendation. The new council that is elected on September 14 will be able to choose new committees - if … [Read more...] about Advisory committees to be dissolved
Happy new year – the finances are improving
Finances have improved so much in the last 12 months that Council hopes to retire a $100m emergency loan by the end of this year. Council signed up for a $150m in two emergency loans in December 2020 when an administrator was appointed to replace the councillors after a cash flow crisis was announced in October. Now, barely two years later, the Council, still under … [Read more...] about Happy new year – the finances are improving
July 26 meeting highlights
0.2 of a hectare to be moved from COSS (Coastal Open Space System) to general industrial zoning. A planning proposal for Lot 6 DP 3944, Dell Road, West Gosford, adopted by Council-under-administration in April had to be re-adopted with a minor change in the land that will be allowed to be developed under the general industrial zoning. The rezoning will enable … [Read more...] about July 26 meeting highlights
