EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) – INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE

 

The Shire of Mingenew is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified independent member to join our Audit and Risk Committee.

 

The Shire of Mingenew Audit & Risk Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to Council regarding financial management, risk management, internal controls, legislative compliance, internal and external audit planning and reporting.

 

The appointment shall be for a period of up to three years, but members are eligible for reappointment. Meetings are held in Mingenew approximately 4 times per year, with provision for attendance by electronic means upon approval.

 

A prescribed meeting attendance fee is payable ($130 per meeting), as well as reimbursement of prescribed expenses, including childcare and travel, in accordance with s.5.100 of  Local Government Act 1995 and set by the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.

 

In light of proposed legislative reforms, the independent member may become the prescribed Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee in the future. As such, we are seeking candidates with experience in chairing meetings and public speaking, or those willing to develop these skills. Support and mentoring will be provided by the current Chair, the Committee, and Shire staff to ensure a smooth transition for the successful candidate.

 

Audit & Risk Committee’s Terms of Reference can be viewed by clicking here.

 

Selection Criteria

The following selection criteria is desirable to assist in appointing an Independent Member to the Committee:

• Financial literacy and, ideally with qualifications or extensive experience in business management and/or accounting;
• Knowledge of local government operations and the environment within which councils operate;
• Strong communication skills;
• High level of personal and professional integrity and ethics; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management principles and practices.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to provide a recent CV and cover letter detailing:

• Your background, experience and qualifications relevant to the Audit & Risk Committee’s Terms of Reference
• How you meet the Selection Criteria (as listed above)
• Any previous involvement with local government, community organisations or committees
• Your motivation for joining the Shire of Mingenew’s Audit & Risk Committee.

 

For more information or to submit your application please contact Erin Greaves, Manager Governance and Community, on 9928 1102 / 0477 287 144 or email governance@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

 

Applications close 9am Tuesday, 28 January 2025 (closing date extended). 

In accordance with s.3.58(3) of the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Mingenew gives notice of the proposed disposition of the following properties:

• 70 Midlands Road, Mingenew (Reserve 36604)

By Licence to Elders Rural services Australia Limited for the purpose of “the storage of any product or item related to any operation of any business of the Lessee which may include, but is not limited to, the storage of tanks, trailers, trucks, field bins, sheep feeders and related activities or any other lawful use.” The proposed disposal price is $1,820 ex GST per annum, and term is 5 years (with 3 x 5 year extension options).

• 4-6 Eleanor Street, Mingenew

By Lease to Gradow Pty Ltd (trading as Great Southern Fuels) for the purpose of “providing an unmanned fuel supply service and public amenities.” The proposed disposal price is $17,500 ex GST per annum and term is 5 years (with 3 x 5 year extension options).

 

Submissions may be lodged until 9am, Monday 11 November 2024 to Shire of Mingenew, PO Box 120, Mingenew WA 6522 or emailed to governance@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

Further information can be found in the Minutes of the 16 October Ordinary Council Meeting here.

Please contact the Shire on 9928 1102 or email enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au should you have any questions.

What is happening?

The Shire of Mingenew will be sealing the reconstructed section of Yandanooka NE Road, from SLK 0.52 (Yandanooka Hall corner) to SLK 5.5 (5 km along the road).

 

Who will this affect?

The works will impact landholders, residents, and road users traveling on Yandanooka NE Road, east of Mt Scratch Road and Yandanooka Hall, including the intersection of Yandanooka NE and Yandanooka Melara Road. Harvest period traffic may also be affected.

 

When will the works take place?

• Final road preparation: Commencing 2nd December 2024
• Sealing works: Commencing 7th December 2024

 

What to expect:

• Traffic and warning signs in place
• Reduced speed limits
• Traffic delays during the works
• Full traffic interruptions for 3-4 days during the sealing from 7th December 2024
• Traffic control measures in place throughout the project

 

What you should do:

• Consider alternative routes to avoid the construction area
• Follow all traffic control measures
• Expect delays and allow extra travel time

 

Contact Information:

For any enquiries, please contact the Shire of Mingenew’s Works Manager, Shane Noon on 0409 135 665.

 

 Sealing works to Yandanooka NE Road

– Road preparation commencing: Monday, 2 December 2024

–  Sealing works commencing: Saturday, 7 December 2024

The Shire of Mingenew will be conducting sealing works on Yandanooka NE Road, impacting landholders, residents, and road users. Expect traffic delays, reduced speed limits, and possible full road interruptions for 3 to 4 days. Please consider alternative routes and allow for extra travel time. For enquiries, contact Works Manager, Shane Noon on 0409 135 665.

 

The Shire of Mingenew would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates your understanding as we work to improve our road infrastructure.

 

Matt Fanning, Chief Executive Officer

The Shire is currently undertaking a review of its Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).

The aim of the Shire’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan is to guide the local governments activities and attitudes to positively enrich the lives and experiences of people living with and caring for people with disability, so they have the same opportunities as anyone to thrive in our community.

The current DAIP can be viewed here.

It is important that we gain feedback from the community to determine priorities, areas for improvement and ensure people have an opportunity to participate in the process. This does not just include people living with disability, it is valuable to hear from anyone who has or is providing support to a person with disability or accessibility needs.

To have your say, you can complete our DAIP Survey online by clicking here or contact the Shire Administration and we can provide you with the survey in alternative formats.

Members of the public are also invited to make a general submission via email to enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au with a subject line of ‘DAIP Submission’, you can call us on 9928 1102 or you can visit the Shire Administration at 21 Victoria Road, Mingenew and we can assist in preparing your submission. If you require assistance, please advise our Customer Service staff.

Submissions must be received no later than 9am, 11 November 2024.

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 18 September 2024 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.

 

The purpose of this meeting will be to consider:

• RFQ3 – 2024-25 RRG Bitumen Sealing Works

 

Agendas and Minutes of the meeting will be available from the Shire’s website at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/council-agendas/.

 

Matt Fanning

Chief Executive Officer

18 September 2024

Kerbside collection services in the Shire of Mingenew are changing over from Cleanaway to Avon Waste from next week.

 

There is likely to be minimal impacts to local residents in the changeover and rubbish collection days will remain the same (Monday weekly collection for 240L bins).

 

Cleanaway will be collecting all bins as part of their final collection run on Monday, 16 September 2024 and Avon Waste will be supplying replacement bins the same day – please see instructions below.

 

For those with commercial / skip bins, Avon Waste will be in touch with you individually to make arrangements for the changeover and advise of collection days.

 

Important Information for Residents

Please ensure you place your current bin/s out ready for collection this Sunday evening / Monday morning (before 6am) and the bin is left out for Cleanaway to remove (leave your bin out on the verge, even if your rubbish has been collected).

 

Avon Waste will be providing a replacement bin (with a RED lid) on the same day. This is your new rubbish bin.

 

Residents are reminded that bins must be on the verge by 6am this coming Monday to ensure rubbish is collected. Collection times may vary each visit so please don’t rely on current collection times. You should ensure your bin is not overflowing and not too heavy (240 litre bins over 70kg will not be collected). Bins should be placed one metre (1m) from the kerb, with wheels facing away from the kerb.

 

Transfer Station

Further advice will be issued in the following weeks regarding any changes to the Transfer Station. For the time being, open hours remain the same. Visit our website for opening times at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/waste-management/.

 

Thank you to everyone who completed our recent Waste & Transfer Management Survey – your feedback is assisting us to ensure we can manage the facility in the best interest of the community.

 

New Service

To request a new rubbish collection service please complete and submit the following form: https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MGN-3902-Waste-request-form_form-fields.pdf

 

More Information

Should you have any queries or concerns, please contact the Shire Office on 9928 1102 or email enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

PUBLIC NOTICE: SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

A Special Meeting of Council is to be held at 5:00pm on Wednesday, 17 July 2024 in the Council Chambers in accordance with Regulation 12(3) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996.

 

The purpose of this meeting will be to consider:

• Development Application from Mineral Resources for Drill Camp Sites
• Development Application – 3 Broad Street, Mingenew
• Energy and Resource Industry Community Benefit Fund Policy
• Marketing and Communications Strategy

 

Agendas and Minutes of the meeting will be available from the Shire’s website at https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/council-agendas/.

 

Matt Fanning

Chief Executive Officer

10 July 2024

Pursuant to s.58 of the Land Administration Act 1997, the Shire gives notice of its intention to close the following public roads:

• Land ID 3778178 (Watson Rd from Midlands Rd to landowner homestead) – view map
• Land ID 3729116 (Watson Rd reserve running east from homestead) – view map
• Land ID 3727403 (Watson Rd reserve running south from Land ID 3727403 to Midlands Rd) – view map
• Land ID 3727402 (Watson Rd reserve running north from Land ID 3727403 to 3727393) – view map
• Land ID 3727393 (Watson Rd reserve running west from 3727402) – view map
• Land ID 3729111 (unnamed road from Midlands Rd near Strawberry bridge) – view map

An overall map of the road closures can be accessed here.

You also have the option to visit Landgate’s Map Viewer tool to view the interactive map and search each land ID or area.

 

The request to close the roads has been on the basis that the roads are exclusively used to gain access to privately owned property.

 

Any submissions or objections to the road closure may be submitted by 9am Monday, 12 August 2024 via email to governance@mingenew.wa.gov.au, in person to 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew WA 6522 or by mail to PO Box 120, Mingenew WA 6522. All submissions will be considered at a meeting of Council prior to application being made to the Minister.

 

For any enquiries please contact Erin Greaves, Manager Governance and Community on (08)9928 1102.

 

Matt Fanning

Chief Executive Officer

2 July 2024

Council’s 2024/25 Budget was adopted at the 19 June 2024 Ordinary Council meeting.

You can view the meeting minutes here or download a copy of the 2024-25 Budget here.

We’ve also prepared a flyer summarising our achievements over 2023/24 and outlined key projects and initiatives proposed for the coming year. Check out the flyer here.

Proposed Temporary Drill Camp (Mooriary Deep 1) – Lot M451 (P2982) Mooriary Road, Mooriary
Proposed Temporary Drill Camp (Lockyer 6) – Lot M433 (P2984) Mooriary Road, Mooriary
Proposed Temporary Drill Camp (North Erregulla 3) – Lot M433 (P2984) Mooriary Road, Mooriary
Proposed Main Camp (MREX) – Lot M433 (P2984) Mooriary Road, Mooriary

The Shire of Mingenew has received an application from Mineral Resources in association with their Exploration Drilling Program within Petroleum Licence EP368 managed separately under the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967.

Mineral Resources are seeking to establish a mobile workforce accommodation camp at 3 different sites that would house 26 people in support of a 24 hour exploratory drill program (with 2 crews working on 12 hour shifts). The mobile drill camp is anticipated to operate for a period of 60 days but may be required for a short follow-up period within the overall 2 year exploration drilling period.

The applicant also seeks to establish a main camp that would be on-site for a period of 2 years in support of the mobile drill camps. The main camp would consist of 24 transportable accommodation units that would each contain 2 x 1 bedroom/1bathroom workers accommodation. The main camp would also have 7 transportable buildings providing amenities such as kitchen, dining area, gym, storerooms and laundry, along with generators, refuelling areas, water tanks and on-site aerobic waste treatment systems.

‘Workforce Accommodation’ is listed as a land use that must be advertised for comment in the ‘Rural’ zone and the Shire is inviting comment upon this application.

A copy of the received application that provides further background can be viewed at the below link:
Proposed Temporary Drill Camp (Mooriary Deep 1) – Lot M451 (P2982) Mooriary Road, Mooriary
Proposed Temporary Drill Camp (Lockyer 6) – Lot M433 (P2984) Mooriary Road, Mooriary
Proposed Temporary Drill Camp (North Erregulla 3) – Lot M433 (P2984) Mooriary Road, Mooriary
Proposed Main Camp (MREX) – Lot M433 (P2984) Mooriary Road, Mooriary

Should you wish to make comment upon this application the submission form can be accessed at the below link:

https://mingenew.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Development-Application-Submission-Form.pdf

Submissions must be received prior to 4:00pm Friday 28 June 2024 and can be forwarded to the Shire office by mail to PO Box 120 Mingenew WA 6522, by fax on 9928 1128 or emailed to enquiries@mingenew.wa.gov.au or hand delivered to the Shire Office.

The application and received submissions will then be presented to the meeting of Council that will be held on 21 August 2024 at the Council Chambers, 21 Victoria Street, Mingenew commencing at 5:00pm and is open to the public should you wish to attend.

Should you have any queries please contact this office on 9928 1102.

The Shire of Mingenew has received an application for the siting of a transportable building upon 3 (Lot 165) Broad Street, Mingenew and the undertaking of additional works including a patio/decking area to be attached to the building and a freestanding carport.

 

The Shire of Mingenew Local Planning Scheme lists ‘Second-hand Dwelling’ as a use that must be advertised in the ‘Residential’ zone and this application is therefore being advertised for comment.

 

A copy of the application along with background information, and a submission form should you wish to make comment (support/objection/indifferent) can be viewed by clicking here.

 

Submissions must be received prior to 4:00pm Friday 28 June 2024 and can be hand delivered to the Shire office during office hours, or mailed to PO Box 120 Mingenew WA 6522, or faxed to 9928 1128, or emailed to building@mingenew.wa.gov.au.

 

This matter will then be presented to the meeting of Council to be held on Wednesday 21 August 2024 commencing at 5:00pm for consideration.

 

Should you have any queries please contact this office on 9928 1102.

The Shire of Mingenew is urging the State Government to consider economic and social well-being outcomes for impacted communities for development applications with workers’ accommodation which are proposed to not support regional communities.

Shire President Mr Gary Cosgrove calls on the Minister for Planning John Carey to ensure that the Government’s Planning Policies, Strategies and Position Statements regarding workforce
accommodation are upheld to demonstrate the State Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting regional communities when assessing the Lockyer Gas Projects application to construct a permanent 24 bedroom onsite workforce accommodation camp, equipped with meal lounge, recreation building, gym, vegetable garden and playing fields.

The $850M Lockyer Gas Project proposal, located only 17 km from Mingenew will be determined by the State Government through the State Development Assessment Unit resulting in the local Council having very limited to no role in setting permissibility, design standards or have any significant influence over decision makers to impact outcomes for its local community.

The WA Planning Commission’s policy on workers accommodation states, “Where practicable, workforce accommodation should be provided in established towns, in locations suitable to its context, to facilitate their ongoing sustainability. Planning and development of workforce accommodation should be consistent with local planning strategies and schemes, except where the Mining Act 1978 and State Agreement Acts prevail.”

The Shire’s position is that these factors should still apply, with responsibility on the resource sector to demonstrate through a social impact assessment their proposed solution, location and where not feasible or practicable, alternate local investment strategies presented.

The Shire acknowledges the importance and benefits of the resource sector to the State’s economy but there must be positive negotiable outcomes to improve and promote the attractiveness of regional living, contributing to boosting local economies.

The WA Planning Commission’s State Planning Strategy 2050 itself recognises the need to improving regional liveability through “housing affordability, investment in infrastructure, including multi-use infrastructure, creating attractive places and the delivery of key services will enable a level of liveability that retains families, as well as attracting and growing a regional workforce”. This will have a flow on effect for workforces and skill development in the regions and reduce labour costs to resource companies who are having to attract and retain their workforce from overseas or interstate.

The Parliamentary enquiry into FIFO practices by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Australia notes: “…the (FIFO) work practice is eroding the liveability of some regional communities to such an extent that it is increasingly removing the choice to ‘live-in’ rather than simply ‘cash-in’ and Policy makers must develop a policy mix that ensures the FIFO/DIDO (Drive-In Drive-Out) work practice does not become the dominant practice, as it could lead to a hollowing out of established regional towns, particularly those inland”. The Lockyer Gas Project indicates a sizable long-term workforce.

The Town of Mingenew would greatly benefit from having workers and their families permanently located in town.

Matt Fanning
Chief Executive Officer

22 June 2024