Steps in process:
- Notice of Inquiry13 May 2019
- Methodology Paper31 May 2019
- Consultation on Methodology PaperJuly 2019
- Draft Report30 Aug 2019
- Submissions on Draft ReportOctober 2019
- Final Report22 November 2019 - current step
Consultation on Methodology Paper
The methodology paper sets out the Commission’s initial research into the estimation and analysis of local government costs and efficiency and a proposed approach to the technical and analytical facets of the inquiry. The Commission seeks advice on all aspects of the paper and terms of reference for the inquiry. In addition, the Commission seeks your views about opportunities to improve local government operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
The quality of the analysis and conclusions will be greatly assisted by stakeholders sharing their views and assisting the Commission in establishing an evidence base. The Commission encourages all stakeholders to engage and participate at all stages of the inquiry.
The Commission will publish every submission it receives on its website unless it is determined by the Commission as being confidential, offensive, potentially defamatory, beyond the scope of the terms of reference of the inquiry, or an abuse of process. Confidential submissions are addressed in detail on page 7 of the Methodology paper. This approach supports the Commission’s commitment to transparency, and enables other parties interested in the inquiry to consider contributors’ views unless there is a valid reason why those views should not be shared beyond the Commission
The Commission invites submissions on the methodology paper by 12 July 2019.
Reference group
As part of the consultation process, a reference group has been established to assist the Commission by providing:
- relevant data and information;
- expert advice, insights and understanding about productivity and efficiency trends in the South Australian local government sector;
- feedback on the Commission’s analysis and conclusions; and
- advice on how to best communicate with the stakeholders.
The reference group comprises:
Dr Helen MacDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Clare and Gilbert Valley Council
Ms Annette Martin, Manager Financial Services, City of Charles Sturt
Mr John Comrie, Consultant
Ms Natasha Cheshire, Director, ESCOSA
Mr Matt Pinnegar, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government Association
Mr Peter Ilee, Executive Officer, Local Government Grants Commission
Mr Adrian Skull, Chief Executive Officer, City of Marion
Dr Matthew Butlin, Chair SAPC
Mr Jeff Tate, Commissioner SAPC
Professor Christopher Findlay, Commissioner SAPC
Next Steps
Following consideration of initial submissions, the Commission will release a draft report in August 2019 detailing evidence, key findings and draft recommendations. Further consultation to test these findings and to gather additional evidence will follow the draft report’s publication.
Submissions
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Administration
Di Wheeler
T: 08 8429 5410
E: dianne.wheeler@sa.gov.auInquiry Lead
Dr Matthew Butlin, Presiding Commissioner
T: 08 8226 6448
E: matthew.butlin@sa.gov.auSubscribe to this Inquiry