The Western Australian Department of Local Government has commenced an inquiry into matters relating to the governance of the City of Canning.

 

Issues included in the inquiry are:

  • governance by the elected council and relationship with executive staff
  • human resources recruitment processes
  • procurement of goods and services, including tender processes and contract management
  • general performance.

 

The inquiry will require about six months to thoroughly examine matters related to these issues and any other matters the investigative team discovers during its inquiry.

 

The inquiry was first announced in February after a request was made by the mayor of the City of Canning to initiate the review.

 

“The authorised inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 will thoroughly examine matters related to these issues and any other matters the investigative team discovers during its inquiry,” Minister for Local Governmnet John Castrilli said.

 

The inquiry is expected to require six months before any report is given.