Annual Plan 2016-17 - Approved by Council 27 June 2016

Estimates Process
This section lists the process undertaken to allow adoption of the Estimates in accordance with the Local
Government Act 1993 and the associated Regulations.
The preparation of the estimates begins with officers preparing the operating and capital components of the
budget during the period January – March. Draft consolidated estimates are then prepared and various
iterations are considered by Council at informal briefings (workshops) during March - May. Proposed
estimates are prepared in accordance with the Act and submitted to Council in June for approval and adoption
of rating resolutions.
The estimates must be adopted by an absolute majority. They must be adopted before 31 August but not
more than one month before the start of the financial year. The related Annual Plan must be provided to the
Director of Local Government and the Director of Public Health. The key dates for the estimates process are
summarised below:
Estimate Process
Commence drafting estimates
Workshops with Council
Estimates adopted by Council
Advertise new rates and charges within 21 days
Provide the Director of Local Government with a copy of the rating resolution
within 21 days
Provide Director of Local Government and Director of Public Health with a copy
of the Annual Plan including estimates
Timing
January/March
March/May
June
June/July
June/July
June/July
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Approved by Council on 27 June 2016