A Conversation with the GM Mark Dicker Blayney Shire Council Special Rate Variation Application Approved by IPART On Tuesday, the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) announced it has reviewed and determined the 9 NSW council Special Rate Variation (SRV) applications' seeking to increase their general income more than rate peg. Of the 9 applications, the Tribunal has approved 5 as submitted, approved a lower increase for 3, and declined one. Blayney Shire Council's application was one of the 5 approved as submitted. Councils application to IPART was submitted in January 2024 following community consultation over November and December 2023. Council proposed a 10% increase for 3 consecutive years. IPART thoroughly assess each application against the criteria established by the Office of Local Government (OLG) which requires councils to; demonstrate the need for the additional income provide evidence that the community is aware of the need for and extent of a rate rise establish that the impact on affected ratepayers is reasonable exhibit, approve and adopt relevant planning documents explain and quantify the council's productivity improvements and cost containment strategies. There has been a significant amount of resources (in particular people's time) dedicated to this comprehensive process. I would like to particularly acknowledge the time commitment from; Councillors, staff and the community spent: preparing, reviewing and discussing the SRV proposal. This effort has been reflected by IPART determining that Council has met all 6 aspects of the application criteria, noting 4 other Council applications were not fully successful. IPARTS detailed report addressing how the criteria was met can be found on their website https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/ Industries/Local-Government/Special-Variations or Councils website https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/srv Next Steps: Having received approval from IPART, the next steps are: -21 May 2024: At the May meeting, Council will consider the draft 2024/25 - 2027/28 Delivery Program (DP) and 2024/25 Operational Plan (OP). The draft DPOP will outline 2 proposed options to increase rate income from 1 July 2024 for Council to resolve to seek community feedback on; the 5.7% rate peg and the 10% SRV. The draft DPOP is then be placed on public exhibition for 28 days and any person (or business and/or oganisation) can make submission on the draft DPOP during this period. - 25 June 2024: At the June meeting, Council will then consider any submissions received (make any necessary changes) and resolve to adopt a finalised DPOP which will commence on 1 July 2024. Council Meeting Blayney Council News The May Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers, Blayney Shire Community Centre, on Tuesday 21 May 2024, commencing at 6.00pm. Members of the community are welcome to attend. A copy of the Business Paper will be available on Council's website prior to the meeting. You can also tune in live at https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings EOI 6/2024 - Appointment as an Independent Member of Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees Expressions of Interest are invited from appropriately qualified, independent persons to become a 3rd member of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees for each participating Council including Blayney Shire Council. Central Tablelands Water and Central Tablelands Weeds Authority. To obtain a copy of the EOI document visit the Blayney Shire Council website at www.blayney.nsw.gov.au. Enquiries should be directed to Anton Franze, Director Corporate Services, Blayney Shire Council by telephone 6368 2104. Expressions of Interest are to be lodged by 4pm on 30 May 2024 by either email to tenders@blayney.nsw.gov.au or posted to Blayney Shire Council, PO Box 62, Blayney NSW 2799. Positions Vacant Council currently has the following position available: Works Operators/Casual Works Operators. There is no set closing date. Please refer to Council's website for an Information Package and details on how to apply for this position. Contact Us Council Office 91 Adelaide St, Blayney NSW 2799 PO Box 62, Blayney NSW 2799 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday Ph 02 6368 2104 Photography Callout The Blayney Shire Visitor Information Centre and Blayney Shire Council are excited to announce an open call for photographers to participate in a special photography and tourism promotions project. This project aims to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Blayney Shire through captivating images. Whether you're a professional photographer or a passionate amateur, we invite you to submit your best shots of our region. The Blayney Shire Information Centre is operated by the Blayney Shire Arts and Craft Council Inc. and works in partnership with and is funded by Blayney Shire Council. Photographers who photos are chosen will be paid. Please visit Council's website for further information. Candidate Information Session Are you (or someone you know) interested in being a Councillor? The next Local Government Election will be held for all NSW Councils on Saturday 14 September 2024 and there is another information session coming up. Blayney Shire Council will host a free 3-hour information session, for anyone to attend with mayoral mentor, former Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell. Details Thursday 27 June, 5:30pm-9:00pm Blayney Shire Community Centre For more information and to register your interest (for catering purposes) please contact Council on 6368 2104 or council@blayney.nsw.gov.au council@blayney.nsw.gov.au www.blayney.nsw.gov.au Like us on Facebook Search Blayney Shire Council Scan here for the online version A Conversation with the GM Mark Dicker Blayney Shire Council Special Rate Variation Application Approved by IPART On Tuesday , the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal ( IPART ) announced it has reviewed and determined the 9 NSW council Special Rate Variation ( SRV ) applications ' seeking to increase their general income more than rate peg . Of the 9 applications , the Tribunal has approved 5 as submitted , approved a lower increase for 3 , and declined one . Blayney Shire Council's application was one of the 5 approved as submitted . Councils application to IPART was submitted in January 2024 following community consultation over November and December 2023. Council proposed a 10 % increase for 3 consecutive years . IPART thoroughly assess each application against the criteria established by the Office of Local Government ( OLG ) which requires councils to ; demonstrate the need for the additional income provide evidence that the community is aware of the need for and extent of a rate rise establish that the impact on affected ratepayers is reasonable exhibit , approve and adopt relevant planning documents explain and quantify the council's productivity improvements and cost containment strategies . There has been a significant amount of resources ( in particular people's time ) dedicated to this comprehensive process . I would like to particularly acknowledge the time commitment from ; Councillors , staff and the community spent : preparing , reviewing and discussing the SRV proposal . This effort has been reflected by IPART determining that Council has met all 6 aspects of the application criteria , noting 4 other Council applications were not fully successful . IPARTS detailed report addressing how the criteria was met can be found on their website https://www.ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/ Industries / Local - Government / Special - Variations or Councils website https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/srv Next Steps : Having received approval from IPART , the next steps are : -21 May 2024 : At the May meeting , Council will consider the draft 2024/25 - 2027/28 Delivery Program ( DP ) and 2024/25 Operational Plan ( OP ) . The draft DPOP will outline 2 proposed options to increase rate income from 1 July 2024 for Council to resolve to seek community feedback on ; the 5.7 % rate peg and the 10 % SRV . The draft DPOP is then be placed on public exhibition for 28 days and any person ( or business and / or oganisation ) can make submission on the draft DPOP during this period . - 25 June 2024 : At the June meeting , Council will then consider any submissions received ( make any necessary changes ) and resolve to adopt a finalised DPOP which will commence on 1 July 2024 . Council Meeting Blayney Council News The May Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Chambers , Blayney Shire Community Centre , on Tuesday 21 May 2024 , commencing at 6.00pm . Members of the community are welcome to attend . A copy of the Business Paper will be available on Council's website prior to the meeting . You can also tune in live at https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings EOI 6/2024 - Appointment as an Independent Member of Audit , Risk and Improvement Committees Expressions of Interest are invited from appropriately qualified , independent persons to become a 3rd member of the Audit , Risk and Improvement Committees for each participating Council including Blayney Shire Council . Central Tablelands Water and Central Tablelands Weeds Authority . To obtain a copy of the EOI document visit the Blayney Shire Council website at www.blayney.nsw.gov.au . Enquiries should be directed to Anton Franze , Director Corporate Services , Blayney Shire Council by telephone 6368 2104 . Expressions of Interest are to be lodged by 4pm on 30 May 2024 by either email to tenders@blayney.nsw.gov.au or posted to Blayney Shire Council , PO Box 62 , Blayney NSW 2799 . Positions Vacant Council currently has the following position available : Works Operators / Casual Works Operators . There is no set closing date . Please refer to Council's website for an Information Package and details on how to apply for this position . Contact Us Council Office 91 Adelaide St , Blayney NSW 2799 PO Box 62 , Blayney NSW 2799 9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday Ph 02 6368 2104 Photography Callout The Blayney Shire Visitor Information Centre and Blayney Shire Council are excited to announce an open call for photographers to participate in a special photography and tourism promotions project . This project aims to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Blayney Shire through captivating images . Whether you're a professional photographer or a passionate amateur , we invite you to submit your best shots of our region . The Blayney Shire Information Centre is operated by the Blayney Shire Arts and Craft Council Inc. and works in partnership with and is funded by Blayney Shire Council . Photographers who photos are chosen will be paid . Please visit Council's website for further information . Candidate Information Session Are you ( or someone you know ) interested in being a Councillor ? The next Local Government Election will be held for all NSW Councils on Saturday 14 September 2024 and there is another information session coming up . Blayney Shire Council will host a free 3 - hour information session , for anyone to attend with mayoral mentor , former Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell . Details Thursday 27 June , 5:30 pm-9:00pm Blayney Shire Community Centre For more information and to register your interest ( for catering purposes ) please contact Council on 6368 2104 or council@blayney.nsw.gov.au council@blayney.nsw.gov.au www.blayney.nsw.gov.au Like us on Facebook Search Blayney Shire Council Scan here for the online version