LGD: Local Government Restructure Program

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Restructure Process

Local Government Restructure Program

The Restructure Process

The program has evolved a well established process for major restructure projects, based on several key principles, which is summarised in the following table.

Phase	Process	Ministry Role

1. Preliminary	Initial contact from community to Ministry general information provided	Evaluation of the local context for Minister Explanation of process for public - potential public meeting attendance
2. Restructure Committee	Creation of broadly representative local restructure committee Committee's main task is to oversee preparation of restructure study, and manage public consultation	Minister sanctions study process - 'approval in principle' staff provide advice on the formation of committee and design of local discussion process
3. Restructure Study	Terms of reference, proposal call, selection of consultant Purpose of study is to obtain objective information on fiscal impact of restructure, implications for local services and political representation, etc.	Minister approves restructure planning grant Staff act as resource as necessary
4. Decision	study findings presented to community committee makes recommendation to Minister whether or not hold a vote	Minister provides offer of restructuring assistance Minister Orders a restructure vote
5. Implementation	Vote held If vote passes, implementation process	Staff prepare Letters Patent Minister takes Letters Patent to Cabinet staff coordinate Ministry post implementation assistance