Council's legal advice on Moveable Dwellings
Dear Bega Valley Shire Council,
At the December 13 meeting of council, under agenda item 8.1. Moveable Dwellings, it was revealed that according to council's legal advice there is "no current legal pathway to approve ‘Same Day Granny Flats’ or other similar structures under the Local Government Act 1993." This legal advice was not released, and goes contrary to an overwhelming body of evidence which was presented to council two hours prior in a public forum. We are seeking full disclosure of the legal advice which has been provided to council on the matter of Moveable Dwellings.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Albert Strickland.
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Janelle Curtis
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PO Box 492, Bega NSW 2550
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Bega Valley Shire Council acknowledges and pays our respects to the
traditional custodians of the lands, waterways and airspace of the shire.
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Subject: Government Information (Public Access) request - Council's legal
advice on Moveable Dwellings
Dear Bega Valley Shire Council,
At the December 13 meeting of council, under agenda item 8.1. Moveable
Dwellings, it was revealed that according to council's legal advice there
is "no current legal pathway to approve ‘Same Day Granny Flats’ or other
similar structures under the Local Government Act 1993." This legal advice
was not released, and goes contrary to an overwhelming body of evidence
which was presented to council two hours prior in a public forum. We are
seeking full disclosure of the legal advice which has been provided to
council on the matter of Moveable Dwellings.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Albert Strickland.
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Dear Bega Valley Shire Council,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of Bega Valley Shire Council's handling of my FOI request 'Council's legal advice on Moveable Dwellings'.
Better understanding BVSC's legal position on movable dwellings is clearly a matter of public interest. Without better understanding Council's interpretation of Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021, members of the public are unable to uphold the law as interpreted and enforced by BVSC. I therefore urge BVSC to disclose this ratepayer funded legal advice.
A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/c...
Yours faithfully,
Albert Strickland
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Dear Mr Strickland
Council’s Public Officer, Ms Iliada Bolton, has asked me to forward the
attached letter to you.
Regards
Janelle Curtis
Governance Coordinator
PO Box 492, Bega NSW 2550
P. Phone Number eg (02) 6499 2289
E. [1][email address]
[2]www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Bega Valley Shire Council acknowledges and pays our respects to the
traditional custodians of the lands, waterways and airspace of the shire.
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From: Albert Strickland <[FOI #11250 email]>
Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 4:12 PM
To: RecordsMailbox <[email address]>
Subject: Internal review of Government Information (Public Access) request
- Council's legal advice on Moveable Dwellings
Dear Bega Valley Shire Council,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information
reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of Bega Valley Shire Council's
handling of my FOI request 'Council's legal advice on Moveable Dwellings'.
Better understanding BVSC's legal position on movable dwellings is clearly
a matter of public interest. Without better understanding Council's
interpretation of Local Government (Manufactured Home Estates, Caravan
Parks, Camping Grounds and Moveable Dwellings) Regulation 2021, members of
the public are unable to uphold the law as interpreted and enforced by
BVSC. I therefore urge BVSC to disclose this ratepayer funded legal
advice.
A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on
the Internet at this address:
[3]https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url...
Yours faithfully,
Albert Strickland
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