Regulatory Hearings Panel
Membership
Chairperson: | Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour |
Deputy Chairperson: | Cr Murray Grainger |
Membership: | Cr Tracey Coxhead |
Cr Grant Dally | |
Mayor James Denyer | |
Cr Anne Henry | |
Cr Rodney Joyce | |
Cr Margaret Murray-Benge | |
Cr Allan Sole | |
Cr Don Thwaites | |
Cr Andy Wicher | |
Councillor - TBC | |
Quorum | A panel of five (5) appointed in the first instance allowing for a quorum of three (3) once the hearing has commenced. |
Frequency | As required |
Role
To conduct hearings and make decisions of a quasi-judicial nature of statutory and regulatory matters that fall within the scope of the Hearings Panel
Scope
- To conduct fair and effective hearings and determinations under the Dog Control Act 1996.
- To hear submissions under the Reserves Act 1977 and make recommendation to Council.
- To consider staff reports outlining practicable options for matters relating to reserves.
Power to Act
All powers, duties and discretion necessary to conduct hearings and make decisions of a a quasi-judicial nature on behalf of the Council on any statutory and regulatory matters that are within the scope of the Committee, and that the Council is legally empowered or obligated to hear and determine, including but not limited to:
- All powers, duties and discretion necessary to hear and make decisions on behalf of the Council in respect of any matter that the Council is empowered or obligated to hear and / or determine under the Dog Control Act 1996 and Reserves Act 1977.
Chairperson's Delegations
The Chairperson of the Regulatory Hearings Committee are delegated the power to determine the composition of any committee panel to be convened under the Regulatory Hearings Panel Terms of Reference.