The session will cover what the strategy does and how the community can influence it. The public will be able to ask questions and provide feedback on the draft strategy as well as chat informally with Councillors and senior officers who work in the rates and valuations area. The strategy considers Council’s rating options under the Local Government Act 1989 and how Council’s decisions in applying these options will contribute towards delivering a fair and equitable rating structure for East Gippslanders.
Mayor, Cr Marianne Pelz, said the Rating Strategy is an important document that, as part of the budget process, guides Council decisions around the equitable distribution of rates. “This is a great opportunity for ratepayers to get a better understanding of how and why Council applies differential rates and provide feedback that will help ensure our decisions around rating for the 2016-17 financial year are informed and fair,” Cr Pelz said.
The information session is being held on Tuesday, February 23 from 7.00 pm at Council’s 55 Palmers Road, Lakes Entrance building. Doors open at 6.45 pm.
The draft Rating Strategy 2016-17 can be viewed on Council’s website www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au or at Council’s Customer Service and Outreach Centres.
