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ABOUT THE PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL PUBLIC INQUIRY
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On 27 July 2007 the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Paul Lynch MP, announced a formal public inquiry into Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
The terms of reference of the Inquiry are:
"To inquire, report and provide recommendations to the Minister for Local Government as to whether all civic offices at Port Macquarie-Hastings Council should be declared vacant.
The Inquiry will have particular regard to:
- whether the Council exercised prudent financial and project management regarding the planning and development of the infrastructure project known as “The Glasshouse”
- whether the Council properly considered what impact the Glasshouse project would have on the ongoing ability of Council to provide adequate, equitable and appropriate services and facilities to the community
- whether the Council properly consulted and engaged with its community and exercised appropriate openness and transparency in its decision making for approving and undertaking the Glasshouse infrastructure project
- any other matter that warrants mention, particularly where it may impact on the effective administration of the area and/or the management of and working relationships within the Council.
The Commissioner may make such other recommendations as he sees fit."
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The Minister has approved the appointment of Mr Frank Willan as Commissioner to undertake the Inquiry. Mr Willan's qualifications include a Bachelor of Business, a Diploma in Technology (Management) and a Certificate in Production Engineering. Mr Willan has had a substantial career spanning more than 30 years in Senior Management with the NSW Government in positions such as General Manager, Major Contracts and Manager, State Projects Infrastructure. Following the constitution of Glen Innes Severn Council on 15 September 2004, Mr Willian was appointed as the Council's Administrator until the new Council's first election on 4 December 2004. Mr Willan has also served as one of the Administrators of Tweed Shire Council.
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