2014-01-13 Item 6.3 Appendices 1-5

All costs incurred by the transfer committee for the conduct of its meetings will be
de-amalgamation costs under the provisions of LGDIR section 35(1)(d).


4.5. Local advisory committee
The LGDIR provides for establishment of a local advisory committee (LAC) for each
new council area. The LAC is established to provide advice to the transfer manager
on local matters to assist them in carrying out the role. The LAC may not direct the
transfer manager.

The membership and number of members of each LAC is at the discretion of the
Minister and may be altered at any time by the Minister. The Minister will provide
notice of the appointment of, or changes to, the LAC membership in writing to the
transfer manager and details will be published on the department’s website.

The LGDIR requires that the LAC meet with the transfer manager at least once in
each calendar month, however the transfer manager may arrange for meetings of
the LAC at any time in order to seek advice.

No remuneration is payable to LAC members. The transfer manager may authorise
reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred by LAC members in attending
meetings. Any costs incurred in conduct of LAC meetings will be de-amalgamation
costs pursuant to section 35(1)(d) of the LGDIR.


4.6. Transfer action plan
The transfer manager must develop and maintain an up-to-date transfer action plan
(TAP). The TAP should be considered a work in progress and must progressively
document key steps with associated milestones, progress and completion deadlines
required to ensure the new council is established and in a position to act effectively
from changeover day.

Each transfer manager may decide the format for the TAP, however, as a minimum,
it must include an overview and statistical snapshot of the new council and a section
detailing actions under each of the key deliverable areas of the LGDIR. This
includes:

      financial matters, including transfer of assets and liabilities

      staffing and interim organisational structure

      interim service delivery arrangements

      establishment and continuity of business systems

      information communications technology strategy

      details of contracts transferring and new contracts




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