Hi All
It looks like the Local Government Amendment Bill 2019 was passed by both houses of Parliament Wednesday 19 June 2019. This was assented Tuesday 25 June 2019 – Act No 6 of 2019.
Schedule 1(5) of the bill explains the changes to Section 218CB Transitional provision for maintenance of pre-amalgamation rate paths
The changes included:
Omit “3 rating years” from section 218CB (2). Insert instead “4 rating years”.
I can’t see that there is any opportunity for merged councils to nominate when they harmonise rates based on the wording above.
Does this mean that rates harmonisation will occur in 2021/22? Or can the Minister determine this?
https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/bills/Pages/bill-details.aspx?pk=3643
Thanks
Mel
