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Review of Rating Policy
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Join Us in delivering a fair, equitable and responsible rating system to the Alexandrina community!
Alexandrina Council is seeking your feedback for the following proposed changes that have the potential to change the rating system for Alexandrina Council in 2012/2013.
"The last Rating Review with the community in 2009 resulted in the differential rate for Primary Production remaining unchanged. In this review we are proposing more significant changes in how we collect rates from our community and how this will impact our community. I encourage you to have your say." Mayor Kym McHugh, 16 January 2012
Council Proposes:
- the continued use of capital values for rating purposes
- differential rates to be based on land-use with only primary producers continuing to pay a reduced % than the full rate and vacant land to pay a higher rate than improved land
- to change from a minimum rate model to a fixed charge rate model
- the continued use of rebates to be applied on a needs basis
- extend application of rates capping for non-resident ratepayers
Read about the Rating Policy Review, including explanations of Council proposals here. Read a full report Review of Alexandrina Council Rating System by D.Hope, Principal Consultant here.
My Say, My Rates - 7 ways to Get Involved!
- Quick polls - its so easy!
- Check MY RATES LOOKUP and the potential impact of Council proposals on you.
- Sharing your views with our community in our open forum or 'quietly' agree/disagree with others!
- Register NOW to participate in online focus groups (via My Say). During February, a consultant, experienced in rating policy will be available to explore issues with you. You can select from five groups: Resident Ratepayers, Non-Resident Ratepayers, Ratepayers Association, Agricultural & Business.
- Lodge a formal submission. (Note: To address the public meeting you need to submit by 12 February 2012, otherwise submissions are open until 22 February 2012)
- Attend a public meeting - details here.
- Chat with Council staff - details here.
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What do you think of Council's proposals as part of the Review of Rating Policy?
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Read more about Council's proposals here.
by My Say Alexandrina 6 Jan 2012, 2:30pm | 320 views
Share with the "My Say" community how Council's proposals might impact on you?
This online consultation has concluded. You can still browse the site but the discussion area will no longer accept new comments or votes.
Read more about Council's proposals here.
by My Say Alexandrina 6 Jan 2012, 4:35pm | 360 views
Rates still remain the main income for local government. What kinds of revenue ideas or issues interest you more broadly?
This online consultation has concluded. You can still browse the site but the discussion area will no longer accept new comments or votes.
For example, long term financial sustainability of community and local government? Access to Federal and State funding sources? Impact of Federal and State taxes, levies etc?
by My Say Alexandrina 6 Jan 2012, 2:36pm | 130 views
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Closing date for expressions of interest in Online Focus Groups 03 February 2012 Chat with Council staff - Mount Compass Area School, 11am -12 noon 06 February 2012 Online Focus Groups are conducted via My Say, facilitated by D.Hope, Principal Consultant February 06 - 12 2012 Chat with Council staff - Strathalbyn Library, 1-3pm 07 February 2012 Chat with Council staff - Goolwa Library, 10am-12 noon 09 February 2012 -
