President’s Forum Welcome Draft Development (Sustainable Development) Bill May 2004

President’s Forum President’s Welcome Cr John Legoe

President’s Forum Panel Members: Cr John Legoe Wendy Campana Andrew Grear Michael Kelledy Sybella Blencowe

President’s Forum Wendy Campana Executive Director

President’s Forum Aims of the Forum Objectives for the Forum: Determine “a better approach” for the planning system; “test” positions that may be adopted by the LGA relevant to the Bill;..continued..

President’s Forum Other areas for amendment to the Development Act, not currently included in the Government’s Bill; and Non-legislative system improvements to enhance the planning system.

President’s Forum Background Bill released 27 February 2004 Number of circulars MLGG, SAROC and State Executive discussions 6 regional workshops Community survey, Council survey, issue papers CEO & State Executive members reference group Draft proposals

President’s Forum Proposals on the Bill suggest that Local Government either: support the relevant provision in the Bill; or support the general intent but propose amendments; or not support the provision; or request further information; or promote a way forward – “a better direction”.

President’s Forum Context LGA supports the continuous improvement of the planning system so that it: continues to be efficient and effective; delivers quality decisions within a clear policy framework Enhances the quality of life of the South Australian community.

President’s Forum The Bill has been prepared without: a formal review of the planning system; consideration of the substantial role Councils provide to support the planning system; statistical evidence; availability being made to Councils on the proposed templates/modules; …continued…

President’s Forum content of the proposed regulations; attention to non-legislative matters; consultation on state Strategic Plan; regard to social, environmental and economic planning, emphasis is on infrastructure; regard for the resourcing of proposals in the Bill.

President’s Forum Objectives for the Planning System: To enhance the current legislative, operational and policy framework for planning and development assessment in South Australia

President’s Forum Guiding Principles 1.Seek to gain increased community input into development plan policy. 2.Far more efficient and timely processing of Plan Amendment Reports. 3.Autonomy/flexibility with accountability. …continued…

President’s Forum 4.Performance based approach. 5.Less centralised decision making. 6.Development assessment responsibilities to be adequately resources. 7.Co-ordinated planning with more effective collaboration between State and Local Government.

President’s Forum President Cr John Legoe

President’s Forum Rules for the Forum: No motions/movers Proposals taken on block Notes will be taken Gauging consensus of views Feedback to State Executive

President’s Forum Draft LGA Proposals in Response to the Bill

President’s Forum Where to from Here?

President’s Forum State Executive will consider feedback and respond to State Government by pm 24 May Meeting of the Minister and the LGA President to discuss key issues: legislative; and non-legislative nature State/Local Government Agreement on the nature of any Bill or non-legislative programs.

President’s Forum CLOSURE Thank you for your contributions

President’s Forum LUNCH