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This legislation has been designed to meet the administrative and management needs of outback communities in the 21st century and was developed as a result of feedback received in the region during the consultation period in 2007 on the future of governance structures for the area.
The outback areas of our State face diverse challenges and so it is important that communities have up to date governance structures in place to manage local affairs for the benefit of communities whilst upholding a strong sense of community spirit.
The key elements of the Outback Communities (Administration and Management) Bill 2009 include:
· establishing a new Outback Community Authority with seven members, to replace the Outback Areas Community Development Trust;
· increasing community consultation about infrastructure, service planning and community management;
· strengthening powers to regulate matters such as rubbish collection, litter and abandoned vehicles, land hazards including animals causing a nuisance and managing development;
· allowing for the creation of an asset sustainability levy and a community contribution where requested by the local community, to better maintain infrastructure in the outback.
For further information please click on links below for information sheets and a copy of the Bill or you can contact the Outback Areas Community Development Trust on 1800 640 542 (freecall) or (08) 8648 5970
It is anticipated that this Bill will be introduced into Parliament for consideration in the first half of the year.
HON GAIL GAGO MLC
Minister for State/Local Government Relations
INFORMATION SHEETS
Information Sheet 1: The Challenge - A Changing Landscape
Information Sheet 2: Current Governance Arrangements
Information Sheet 3: The Proposals (a summary of the concepts behind the proposed new legislation)
Local Government Act, 1999 can be accessed by clicking here.
The site has recently been updated to provide more information to the people who live and work in the outback. Check out the links to find out more about the Trust and what we do. The latest information that has been added can be accessed in the 'What's happening in the Outback' column to the right.
If you are interested in finding out even more about the Trust and how we can work with you or your community or would like to send us feedback or suggestions, please contact us and someone from the office will get in touch with you.
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I hope you enjoy your experience on this site.
An Outback Burials Register has been developed by the OACDT to establish a centralised Outback Burials Register. The Register gathers together known information about burials and interments in the State's northern out-of-council districts. It was developed early in 2006 and it is the first time this has been done in the outback. Please click on the photo to access the page.
Trust Policy Fact Sheets are now online!!!
Community Governance Hand Book
This valuable community resource tool is now available online, click on the cover to download.
November edition of 'Across the Outback'
click on the cover to download.
Previous editions can be accessed by following this link.
Annual Report - 2005/2006
Click on the cover to download.
Flinders Ranges & Outback SA Region Integrated Strategic Tourism Plan
Click on the cover to download.
