IPART to review Fit for the Future submissionsThe Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), supported by South Australian local government expert John Comrie, will form the Expert Advisory Panel to review local councils’ Fit for the Future submissions.The assessments will be conducted in line with the Terms of Reference which include:Has the scale and capacity to engage effectively across community, industry and governmentIs sustainableIs efficientEffectively manages infrastructure and delivers services for communities.IPART is seeking local government feedback on how the Fit for the Future proposals will be assessed. A public forum will be held in Sydney on 11 May 2015. Councils are required to submit their proposals by 30 June 2015.The Property Council supports the merging of councils to create stronger, larger councils that are financially sustainable, professional, and capable of strategic thinking in order to manage their own affairs and meet the challenges of the future.To read the media release click on the PDF file attached below.
Home Property Australia IPART to review Fit for the Future submissions