Reply To: Exposure Draft Bill – December 2020
Hi Mel,
It is my understanding that there are no limitations on the levy provided council meets the OP and Annual Report requirements as per the Bill.
Therefore; ‘does this mean the total cost to council can be covered particularly if there are activities council is required to facilitate outside of its normal functions?‘ – Yes. ‘Would this include engaging contractors to complete works allocated to councils’, possibly, it will depend on the works, services, activities or facilities being provided and the project undertaken.
The difference between 495(4)(b) and (c) is, (c) allows for partial funding of an intergovernmental agreement that is also partially funded by another entity. Accordingly a project may be partially funded by another arrangement and the balance is funded jointly by councils and a government entity.
Remember councils may take this option and it is only were joint funding is being provided by a government entity (defined).
I hope this is helpful.
Regards,
Andrew
