Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Local Governance Act 1989 (LGA1989)

This is a document that anyone who is seriously interested in making change in the local government must have at their disposal. It is the bible of local government.

This document outlines the legal do’s and do not’s of local government and is an important tool. It certainly helps any cause if you can point to a section of LGA1989, especially if you are going to take a matter to the Ombudsman.

The cost is relatively nominal (around $35) and, amazingly, it is an easy read and easy to understand. To obtain a copy you can go to the website www.ocpc.vic.gov.au or call 03.9278.1144 or 1300.366.356

If you need clarification of an issue in LGA1989 you can call the information line at 03.9651.7026. You will reach a triage gatekeeper who will then have an appropriate officer return your call. My call on a recent matter was returned within two hours although I can’t promise this in all cases.

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