VISION OF COUNCIL
"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."
AGENDA
Business of an Urgent Nature
FOR THE
Ordinary Meeting of Council
27 July 2017
OUR VISION
"A thriving and friendly community that recognises our history and embraces cultural diversity and economic opportunity, whilst nurturing our unique natural and built environment."
OUR MISSION
“To deliver affordable and quality Local Government services.”
CORE VALUES OF THE SHIRE
The core values that underpin the achievement of the
mission will be based on a strong customer service
focus and a positive attitude:
Communication
Integrity
Respect
Innovation
Transparency
Courtesy
DISCLAIMER
The purpose of Council Meetings is to discuss, and where possible, make resolutions about items appearing on the agenda. Whilst Council has the power to resolve such items and may in fact, appear to have done so at the meeting, no person should rely on or act on the basis of such decision or on any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or on the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the meeting.
Persons should be aware that the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (Section 5.25 (e)) establish procedures for revocation or rescission of a Council decision. No person should rely on the decisions made by Council until formal advice of the Council decision is received by that person. The Shire of Broome expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any resolution of Council, or any advice or information provided by a Member or Officer, or the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the Council meeting.
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SHIRE OF BROOME
Ordinary Meeting of Council
Thursday 27 July 2017
INDEX – Business of an Urgent Nature
8. Matters for Which the Meeting May be Closed
12. Business of an Urgent Nature
12.1 NYAMBA BURU YAWURU RATES EXEMPTION APPLICATION
14. Matters Behind Closed Doors
12.1 NYAMBA BURU YAWURU RATES EXEMPTION APPLICATION
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The Chief Executive Officer advises that there are matters for discussion on the agenda for which the meeting may be closed, in accordance with section 5.23(2) of the Local Government Act 1995.
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That the following Agenda items be considered under 14. Matters Behind Closed Doors, in accordance with section 5.23(2) of the Local Government Act 1995, as specified: 12.1 NYAMBA BURU YAWURU RATES EXEMPTION APPLICATION Item 12.1 and any attachments are confidential in accordance with Section 5.23(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 section 5.23(2)((e)(iii)) as it contains “a matter that if disclosed, would reveal information about the business, professional, commercial or financial affairs of a person, where the information is held by, or is about, a person other than the local government”, and section 5.23(2)(d) as it contains “legal advice obtained, or which may be obtained, by the local government and which relates to a matter to be discussed at the meeting”.
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This item and any attachments are confidential in accordance with Section 5.23(2) of the Local Government Act 1995 section 5.23(2)((e)(iii)) as it contains “a matter that if disclosed, would reveal information about the business, professional, commercial or financial affairs of a person, where the information is held by, or is about, a person other than the local government”, and section 5.23(2)(d) as it contains “legal advice obtained, or which may be obtained, by the local government and which relates to a matter to be discussed at the meeting”.
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12.1 NYAMBA BURU YAWURU RATES EXEMPTION APPLICATION LOCATION/ADDRESS: Various APPLICANT: Nyamba Buru Yawuru FILE: ARA11, ARA11.1 AUTHOR: Director Corporate Services CONTRIBUTOR/S: Nil RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: Director Corporate Services DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST: Nil DATE OF REPORT: 24 July 2017 |
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SUMMARY: Following Council’s refusal of various objections to the rate record, Nyamba Buru Yawuru Limited (NBY) has referred these decisions to the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) to be considered at a determination hearing scheduled for commencement on 31 July 2017. Further to an approach from NBY a proposed “without prejudice” settlement offer addressing all matters currently before the SAT has been negotiated and is now presented to Council for formal consideration. |