2014-01-13 Item 6.3 Appendices 1-5

Queensland Boundaries Commissioner
~ background and overview of report
The Queensland Boundaries Commissioner Col Meng (the Commissioner) was appointed
to his role on 29 June 2012 by The Honourable David Crisafulli MP, Minister for Local
Government.

The Commissioner was appointed to investigate the viability of former shires wishing to
de‐amalgamate from larger regional councils. The Minister received 19 proposals, five of
which were referred to the Commissioner.

The Commissioner reviewed local government de‐amalgamation proposals referred to
him in an open and logical way and undertook targeted public consultation.

This report gives the Minister information including:
 a summary of the proposal from the proponent group and information provided by
    the council
 a summary of the detailed financial analysis provided by Queensland Treasury
    Corporation (QTC) (contracted as an independent third party specialist to holistically
    analyse the viability and sustainability elements of the submission)
 a summary of the consultation process
 an outline of the possible impacts of de‐amalgamation on economic development
 an outline of the possible impacts of de‐amalgamation on regional planning issues
 information demonstrating communities of interest in the region
 maps showing the boundaries of the current council and the former shire.

The Commissioner has reviewed, evaluated and analysed all information and has made
recommendations accordingly.

The Commissioner has no past or current associations with the Sunshine Coast Regional
Council (SCRC) or proposed Noosa Shire Council (NSC) that might create a conflict of
interest.




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