DRAFT ANNUAL PLAN 2011/12
STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL
The Statement of Proposal is prepared in accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.
The Stratford District Council proposes to adopt an Annual Plan for the period 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 pursuant to Section 95 of the Local Government Act 2002.
In adopting the Annual Plan the Stratford District Council will be adopting:
- Funding Impact Statement that meets Clause 13 of Schedule 10;
- Fees and Charges for 2011/2012.
In addition, in adopting the Annual Plan the Stratford District Council will be adopting a resolution under Section 23(1) of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 to set the rates as specified in the Funding Impact Statement included in the Annual Plan, and authorised penalties on unpaid rates under Section 57 of the same Act.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
The major matters that are contained within the Annual Plan are:
- To describe the annual budget and funding impact statement for the year to which the annual plan relates; and
- To describe any variation from the financial statements and funding impact statement included in the local authority's Long Term Council Community Plan in respect of the year; and
- To support the Long Term Council Community Plan in providing integrated decision making and co-ordination of the resources of the local authority.
A copy of the proposed Annual Plan may be inspected at the offices of the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford; and the Stratford Public Library, Prospero Place, Stratford and the website here.
A copy of the proposed Annual Plan can be obtained by writing to the Stratford District Council, P O Box 320, Stratford 4352; or contacting the Council on (06) 765 6099.
The proposed Annual Plan document will be available from Thursday 10 March 2011 and submissions will be accepted until 4.00 pm Thursday 21 April 2011 at the offices of the Stratford District Council, Miranda Street, Stratford. A copy of the submission form can be found here.
An opportunity for consultation through a public meeting is being held on Thursday 17 March 2011 in Stratford at 7.30 pm at the War Memorial Centre and on Tuesday 12 April 2011 at 4.00 pm at the Whangamomona Hall.
Council welcomes upon request other consultation meetings with local groups and organisations between the dates of 10 March 2011 and 21 April 2011.
Consideration of submissions and opportunities to be heard on a submission will be on Thursday 5 May 2011, commencing at 10.00 am.
The final Annual Plan is proposed to be adopted on Tuesday 14 June 2011.
Further information about the above policy reviews is available
from, if required:
Mike Avery
Planning and Regulatory Manager
Stratford District Council
P O Box 320
Stratford 4352
Phone: (06) 765 6099
Mobile: 027 426 5467
Email: mavery@stratford.govt.nz
