Policy statement The Minister will only approve a charter which is compliant with WA legislation and which achieves the key values of legality, transparency and accountability. Applications will be determined on their merit and in accordance with all the available information. Key values The Minister’s approval under section 3.69(1) of the Act will only be granted if the Minister is satisfied that the charter will lead to the outcomes listed below. Legality The charter: Is endorsed by an absolute majority resolution by each participant council Covers all matters that the charter must address the Act and Regulations Must not involve a delegation of statutory powers Must not be an attempt to circumvent existing laws Must not allow the subsidiary to borrow money except from participant councils Must not be a commercial enterprise. Transparency The charter: Confers powers and obligations are clearly identifiable Must be sufficiently advertised to the residents in each of the affected districts in the form of a business plan as described in the subsidiaries Public “Regional – Consultation Guidelines”. Must be endorsed only after the member councils have considered any submissions received during the public consultation process Clearly states any ability to set fees or charges.
Policy statement The Minister will only approve a charter which is compliant with WA legislation and which achieves the key values of legality, transparency and accountability. Applications will be determined on their merit and in accordance with all the available information. Key values The Minister’s approval under section 3.69(1) of the Act will only be granted if the Minister is satisfied that the charter will lead to the outcomes listed below. Legality The charter: Is endorsed by an absolute majority resolution by each participant council Covers all matters that the charter must address the Act and Regulations Must not involve a delegation of statutory powers Must not be an attempt to circumvent existing laws Must not allow the subsidiary to borrow money except from participant councils Must not be a commercial enterprise. Transparency The charter: Confers powers and obligations are clearly identifiable Must be sufficiently advertised to the residents in each of the affected districts in the form of a business plan as described in the “Regional subsidiaries – Public Consultation Guidelines”. Must be endorsed only after the member councils have considered any submissions received during the public consultation process Clearly states any ability to set fees or charges.
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