Friday 25 May 2012

Fractured Political Fairy Tales: Once upon a time in Clarence.............


Nationals MP for Clarence ‘Steve’ Gulaptis addressed Clarence Valley Council on 15 May 2012.
His subject was listed in council minutes as an update on general NSW Government issues.

Given this NSW parliamentarian’s dismal record with achieving any balance between reliable facts versus spin, one has to wonder just how many erroneous ideas shire councillors now hold due to his presentation.

PRESENTATIONS

Mr Chris Gulaptis MP addressed Council and gave an update on general NSW Government issues affecting local government and/or Clarence Valley Council, including:
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Gazettal of Clarence Valley Council’s LEP
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New legislation regarding the dual role of councillors who are also members of the NSW State Government
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Plans for councils to be given the capacity to do spot rezoning
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Community Building Partnerships projects
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Completion of Iluka sewerage facility
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$70M Local Infrastructure renewal scheme
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Legislation for councils to jointly manage libraries
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$7000 relocation grant
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Destination 2036
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Planned review of the Local Government Act

Mr Gulaptis answered questions from Councillors regarding:
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progress of a second bridge at Grafton
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the upgrade of the Pacific Highway and the possibility of having State budget funds reprioritised and diverted to the upgrade
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which organisations received Community Partnership Grants
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floodplain management with a view to meeting with Mr Chris Holstein MP
·
proposed changes to the Local Government Act

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