Local Government Act 1995

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addresses conflict of interest for council members
issues of local government funding
issues of local government representation
issues of local government sustainability
issues of transparency and accountability
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Local_Government_Amendment_Act_2019
gptkbp:applies_to local governments in Western Australia
gptkbp:defines roles and responsibilities of local councils
gptkbp:effective_date 1 January 1996
gptkbp:enables creation of regional councils
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:Parliament_of_Western_Australia
gptkbp:establishes Local Government Advisory Board
Local Government Standards Panel
gptkbp:facilitates community development initiatives
intergovernmental relations
community participation in local governance
collaboration between local governments.
community engagement in local decision-making
gptkbp:governs local government in Western Australia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Local Government Act 1995
gptkbp:includes provisions for elections
provisions for financial management
provisions for the management of public assets
provisions for the establishment of advisory committees
provisions for community consultation
provisions for the establishment of committees
provisions for public access to information
provisions for governance and accountability
provisions for the management of local government staff
provisions for the establishment of local boards
provisions for the establishment of local laws
provisions for the management of conflicts of interest
provisions for the appointment of CEOs
gptkbp:is_set_in requirements for council meetings
gptkbp:mandates training for council members
code of conduct for council members
community consultation for major projects
annual budget processes for local governments
financial management plans for local governments
gptkbp:outlines process for community petitions
gptkbp:provides framework for local councils
framework for local government elections
guidelines for local government elections
framework for local government accountability
framework for local government reform
framework for local government audits
guidelines for the conduct of local government elections
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Local_Government_Act_1960
gptkbp:requires annual financial reports from local governments
local governments to adopt strategic plans
local governments to conduct community surveys
local governments to maintain public records
local governments to report on performance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Western_Australia_government
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7