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Note: Council will not grant a concession on general rates where the not-for Profit
organisation holds a community club licence, issued under the Liquor Act 1992, or
operates gambling or a bistro/ or supporters club.
Recognition Provision
As a condition of the grant of a rate concession, suitable acknowledgement is to be given
to Council by the recipient. This acknowledgement can be in the form of signage, any
form of communication by the organisation to members or proper mention at appropriate
functions, events, delegations, presentations or the like.
Concession Review Process
All concessions approved under this policy will be reviewed every four years.
Organisations will be notified in writing of the scheduled review. To be eligible to continue
to receive a concession, organisations must demonstrate their eligibility by completing the
‘Concessions In-lieu of Rates and Charges Levied by Council’ form, or otherwise provide
written documentation to the satisfaction of Council, demonstrating eligibility. Council may
request additional information and/or an on-site meeting with the organisation.
Concession recipients under this policy are required to notify Council immediately should
their eligibility status change. Failure to do so may result in Council recovering any funds
incorrectly paid to or on behalf of the organisation.
Council lease agreements
Where a community organisation has entered a lease agreement with Council, a land
valuation will need to be conducted by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines,
Manufacturing, and Regional and Rural Development to facilitate the levy of rates upon
to the property. Once Council has received the valuation and levied the rates for the
property, the organisation can apply for a concession pursuant to this policy.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Councillors
Councillors consider and adopt Council’s General Rate Concession Policy.

CEO and Executive Team
The CEO and Executive Team endorse the Policy for Council adoption and provide
leadership and commitment in ensuring compliance with the Policy and relevant legislation
and documents.

Revenue Services
Revenue Services administers the Policy. Revenue Services maintains the list of eligible
organisations and undertakes reviews of eligibility in accordance with the Policy.

RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND POLICIES

Local Government Act 2009
Local Government Regulation 2012
Housing Act 2003
Liquor Act 1992
Revenue Statement
Revenue Policy




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