Muddying The Waters

The Local Government Advisory Board, in its infinite (lack of ) wisdom, has added two new Subiaco proposals (one of which affects Vincent) to its list of proposals to be considered. These proposals were not approved by Subiaco Council until 13th February and the specific one affecting the City of Vincent (by seeking incorporation into the City of Perth's proposal) was described as being made "under perceived duress" - so I'm not sure how serious it was.

This particular proposal could have the benefit of triggering the Dadour poll provision, but for that very reason is unlikely to be recommended by the LGAB. In which case it is simply an exercise in muddying the waters.

The LGAB does state that the process from here would "include the opportunity for the public to make submissions to the Board on the new proposals", but I am concerned that this is likely to slip under most people's radar.

I guess comments should basically be the same as for the City of Perth's proposal, with the added comment that the City of Subiaco had not discussed this with the City of Vincent or the Vincent community.

Yet another example of confused process. The LGAB stated a closing date for proposals - I would have thought the LGAB should assess the proposals it already has rather than adding to them in this ad hoc way. 

It is quite possible that having additional proposals, not previously even suggested, might affect the submissions people have made on the original proposals.

And can the LGAB possibly start to assess other proposals affecting Subiaco, Vincent or Perth until after the closure of the comment period on this new Subiaco proposal?

Is there now a new 'closing date' for proposals? Or can we simply keep adding proposal after proposal?

Should the City of Vincent put in a new proposal that is simply 'Hands Off Vincent', which we know is the preferred option of those electors who voted in the plebiscite?