Delegation of Authority Register
The Local Government Act 1995 allows for a local government to delegate to the Chief Executive Officer [Sections 5.42 and 5.43] the exercise of any of its powers or the discharge of any of its duties under the Act.
The Act allows for the Chief Executive Officer to delegate any of his/her powers to another employee and this must be done in writing. The Act also allows for the Chief Executive Officer to place conditions on any delegations if they desire.
In addition, in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 the Delegations Register must be published on the local government’s official website.
Related Document:
2024-2025 Delegated Authority Register
Primary and Annual Returns
Councillors, the CEO and certain employees are required to disclose personal financial information in two types of returns – Primary and Annual. Section 5.88 of the Act requires the CEO to keep all primary and annual returns lodged in a Register of Financial Interests.
2024 - 2025 Primary and Annual Returns Register
2023 - 2024 Primary and Annual Returns Register
2022 - 2023 Primary and Annual Returns Register
2021 - 2022 Primary and Annual Returns Register
Declaration of Interest Register
In accordance with Section 5.60A,5.60B and 5.65 pf the Local Government Act 1995 and Clause 34C of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations, disclosures of Financial, Proximity or Impartiality interest are registered.
Financial interest
A financial interest is where it is reasonable to expect that a matter being considered will result in a financial gain, loss, benefit or detriment for the person declaring the interest.
Proximity interest
A proximity interest in a matter is where the matter being considered involves redevelopment or other changes of use of land that adjoins or has a common boundary or is directly across a thoroughfare to any land belonging to the person making the declaration of interest.
Indirect financial interests
An indirect interest is where a matter being considered by the local government relates to another person with which the person making the declaration has a financial relationship.
Impartiality interest
An impartiality interest is where there is an actual or perceived relationship that could adversely affect the impartiality of the person making the decision, and includes family, friends or membership of an association
Related Documents:
2025 Declaration of Interest Register
2024 Declaration of Interest Register
2023 Declaration of Interest Register
2022 Declaration of Interest Register
2021 Declaration of Interest Register
2020 Declaration of Interest Register
2019 Declaration of Interest Register
Electoral Gift Register
The electoral gift register details certain information of electoral gift declarations made by candidates and donors during local government elections
Related Documents:
2025 Electoral Gift Register
2023 Electoral Gift Register
2021 Electoral Gift Register
2019 Electoral Gift Register
2017 Electoral Gift Register
Minor Breach Complaints Register
A Councillor commits a minor breach if he or she contravenes the Local Government Act (Rules of Conduct) Regulations 2007 (prior to 3 February 2021) or the Shire of Derby / West Kimberley’s Code of Conduct for Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates (after 3 February 2021).
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 a complaint of a minor breach is submitted to the Local Government Standards Panel for determination.
Complaints relating to a council member committing a serious breach of the Local Government Act 1995 are forwarded to the Department of Local Government in accordance with Section 5.114 of the Act.
All complaints submitted are confidential. Details are only released if the Local Government Standards Panel determine a breach and release their findings and decision.
The Minor Breach Complaints Register provides details of breaches related to the Local Government Act (Model of Conduct) Regulations 2021 which the Local Government Standards Panel find has occurred and the actions taken. The Minor Breach Complaints Register is published in the interest of accountability and transparency [s5.121].
Related Documents:
2023 - 2024 Minor Breach Complaints Register
2022 - 2023 Minor Breach Complaints Register
2021 - 2022 Minor Breach Complaints Register
Gift and Travel Register
Elected Member and Chief Executive Officer Gift and Travel Register
The Shire’s Councillors and Chief Executive Officer are required to disclose gifts received in their capacity as a Councillor or Chief Executive Officer worth more than $300 within ten days of having received the gift. This includes multiple gifts or contributions from the same donor where the total value is over $300 during a year.
The Register is published in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 and Section 5.89A(5) of the Local Government Act 1995.
Related document:
View the current Councillors and CEO Gift Register
Employee Gift Register
Employees are required to disclose gifts in accordance with the Shire of Derby / West Kimberley’s Code of Conduct (Employees). In accordance with Clause 3.15.3 the CEO has determined that the threshold amount for prohibited gifts is $5, which means that the employee can only accept modest forms of hospitality or token gifts. Gifts containing alcohol are not permitted.
The Register is published in accordance with Regulation 29 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 and Clause 3.15.8 of the Shire of Derby / West Kimberley’s Code of Conduct (Employees).
View the current Employee Gift Register
Elected Member Training and Development Register
Council is committed to the professional development of elected members to assist with the fulfilment of their role as an elected member.
Section 5.126 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires each Elected Member to complete training in accordance with Regulations.
Regulation 35 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 currently prescribes that the course titled Council Member Essentials must be completed within 12 months of being elected.
The Council Member Essentials course consists of 5 modules as follows:
- Understanding Local Government
- Serving on Council
- Meeting Procedures
- Conflicts of Interest
- Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets
The mandatory training is valid for five years.
Under Regulation 36 of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 an Elected Member is exempt from the requirements outlined in Section 5.126(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 if:
The Elected Member passed either of the following courses within five years ending immediately before the day on which the Elected Member commences their term of office-
- Council Member Essentials
- 52756WA Diploma of Local Government (Council Member)
- The Elected member passed the course titled LGASS002 Council Member Skill Set before 1 July 2019 and within a period of five years ending immediately before the day on which the Elected Member commences their term of office.
Or
A person is an Elected Member on the day on which the Local Government Regulations Amendment (Induction and Training Regulations 2019 Regulation 8) comes into operation exempt until the end of their term of office.
Training completed by Elected Members each financial year is required to be published on the Shire’s website by the 31 July each year in accordance with Section 5.127 of the Local Government Act 1995.
Council also adopted C2 Elected Member and Employee Training and Professional Development, as required by the Local Government Act 1995, that encourages individual and group professional development.
Related Document(s):
2024 - 2025 Elected Member Training and Development Register
2023 - 2024 Elected Member Training and Development Register
2022 - 2023 Elected Member Training and Development Register
2020 – 2021 Elected Member Training and Development Register
Elected Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances Register
In accordance with Section 5.96A of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations 29C(2)(f) and (6) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, a report must be prepared annually on any fees, expenses or allowances paid to each council member during a financial year, beginning 1 July 2020.
Related Documents:
2023- 2024 Elected Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2022 - 2023 Elected Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2021 – 2022 Elected Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2020 – 2021 Elected Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
Tenders Register
In accordance with Regulations 29(1)(e) the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the information contained in a tenders register kept under the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 is to be made available for public inspection.
In addition, in accordance with Section 17 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 the tenders register must include relevant information and the register must be published on the local government’s official website.
The Tender Register can be found here.