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A further report will be tabled at a future meeting of Council, detailing the submissions received from the public during the exhibition period. HW[6Sc1r gndA%|l qX? "There is no doubt that some people use code of conducts as a way to score cheap political points at a significant cost to the council and their community. <> << /Type /XRef /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 109 /W [ 1 2 1 ] /Index [ 7 29 ] If a member of the public wishes to observe, or listen in to, an electronic hearing, please contact the Chambers of the presiding Judge or Registrar via email by 8.30am on the morning of the hearing. "What I think is shocking and disgraceful is the process. Depending on the complaint, the . Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings and refresh the page. Copyright Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia 2022, Divorce, separation, children, finances and property and other family law matters, The Court can review some decisions made under the Migration Act 1958, Fair work, bankruptcy, admiralty, consumer law, administrative law, human rights, intellectual property, and other matters. If your issue is an EMERGENCY,call us directly on (02) 6581 8111for issues such as: E: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au The cost in dealing with the complaints rose by 66 per cent in the same period from $958,463 to $1,593,416. /Size 36 /Prev 53154 Please share your thoughts with us on the draft Policies: Your feedback should be received no later than Friday 20 November 2020. We can help you make a complaint. Not to be confused with customer requests, complaints tell us about customer dissatisfaction with either. "If the Department of Local Government tells us we can't reveal de-identified information, then we should throw our hands in the air.". Add data for Port Macquarie. 14 0 obj endstream /Info 6 0 R Ph: 6581 8111, 17 Burrawan Street [__yp.>c:VNgq38|jg{:^/daG37?KqN\'OwWyO Calls received outside of business hours are diverted to our after hours call centre. Read our Privacy Policy. Mr Swift McNair said no he could not do that because of the confidentiality clause and Cr Levido would only be informed if a breach had occurred. Hd5(8p6asnh3;6rc^UgX IbYY"b hm$#%&Fbkao21v2q>V"[5feGG>:0E&i9Q[ao 4)-)GAx^adehd@ ge%){MS?,8gdu`A=~8skq%fG8qp0G^4z/K=A|64QJGAuXhz4qb6.=GLp~{b'auM]4[uX="^f&*p$ZEW7i |R?D M4zC>{kh'n8xWRqG@j Otu0\AadS4F6pdb{aGFt p\, Kc5m'n4V Office of Local Government release Model Code of Conduct complaints investigations costs November 17 2021 - 3:00pm Council's all around NSW have seen a significant spike in the number of complaints and the cost to deal with them in the past two years. Confidentiality is important, but seriously I'm not told who lodged the complaint? 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Byabarra farmer Steven Gates has lodged a complaint with the Independent Commission Against Corruption against Council over its level of services. Find information on our council, and their contact details. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. And it has raised the ire of some councillors who question the validity of the process and the intent of the complainants. Complaints can: increase the chance of getting a better outcome help others in similar situations Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Bellingen Shire Council was listed among councils across the state for expenditure on investigating complaints. Enter your search term and click on Apply to see results, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Courts: Find out how our services are being delivered and how you can access them. There were 14 complaints in 2018 costing Port Macquarie-Hastings Council $51,000 in investigation fees. IN the last two years, code of conduct complaints against council and councillors have cost Port Macquarie-Hastings ratepayers more than $51,000 in investigation expenses. endstream We can help with rate payments, reporting waste and graffiti, permits and notifications, Council papers, and many other council services. "Three months ago, I got a phone call from a gentleman telling me he was in investigator appointed by council to investigate complaints for breaching the code of conduct. >> We care about the protection of your data. In some cases we need more information and request you contact us directly in these instances. Home - Port Macquarie Hastings Council - Logo, Connecting to water (Section 305/307 compliance), Works & activities within a public road reserve, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, Graffiti Management Mural Project - Stage 1 & 2, Building, construction & development forms. Any further enquiries, please contact Councils Group Manager Customer Experience and Communications, Jane Ree on telephone (02) 6581 8111 or email to council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au. "A lot of time, effort and expense goes into investigating these complaints but the reality is the investigation often results in very little action taken. Ph: 6581 8111, 17 Burrawan Street Make a call, email us, find the right form or visit the right webpage by clicking the buttons below. What are the key differences between the old and new draft policies? Home - Port Macquarie Hastings Council - Logo, If your issue is not listed under any of the above topics, you can still, Type the characters you see in the image below, Connecting to water (Section 305/307 compliance), Works & activities within a public road reserve, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, Graffiti Management Mural Project - Stage 1 & 2, Building, construction & development forms, hazardous pollution issues (e.g. IT was a $64,000 question that amounted to nothing. 12 0 obj council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au Mail Reach us by posted mail. David Crosbie. stream Contact us for any help on browser support. :5m x <2>(|m!,..NO1yr?FI ShV0CR6!pgKS@:nki`J_\ec"qJ|qMQpq]@0AnxA0WF \=9}H!c|U'heuNV=02XB,S%1 oz Y$FK),k&%A6Z$'v1:+KN+sUu9~P8)#/gp$5cT78q( }_cY3SZBi&bei4Er8Amb\,"Lt[PQk.^kP{c8>&wK:EA05%WUMdsgdPk% /hXeM.J6Vh_r""8T"f04j1SyTbwYc5Q4%6zsV2n1kd %'|gE{5Wwk_lSFeAg6?QLW(Wg.S^tS!`!~sTtg^o{.Q\ [y!R.1$YS!yGIg In some cases we need more information and request you contact us directly in these instances. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging. endobj endobj We live in an environment where anonymous people can make complaints - what can you do about it. "These 14 complaints have cost us (council) $51,000. Police appeal for . Lismore Council recorded the most complaints with 52 recorded costing $82,614 in investigation costs, resulting in two breaches of the Code. We extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who choose to call Port Macquarie Hastings home. Figures released by the OLG show the number of Code of Conduct complaints rose by 63 per cent from 241 in 2017/18 to 395 in 2019/20. <>stream Make a call, email us, find the right form or visit the right webpage by clicking the buttons below. Let us know your thoughts on Council's project and activities using our online community engagement hub, Have Your Say. "I consider that money has been taken away from important assets to our community. endstream Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said a major overhaul of the Model Code of Conduct was need to ensure the system was efficient, effective and not used for political point scoring purposes at the expense of councils and their communities. Port Macquarie Subject: Ordinary Council meeting held on 17/03/2022 - Item 11.04 Policy Review - Customer Complaint Policy - Attachment Draft Customer Complaints Handling Flowchart Keywords: Ordinary Council meeting held on 17/03/2022 - Item 11.04 Policy Review - Customer Complaint Policy - Attachment Draft Customer Complaints Handling . To make sure you're up to date with all the news, SIGN UP HERE. What happens after you make a complaint. Part 1: What is unreasonable conduct by a complainant? We are committed to seeking and receiving feedback and complaints about our services, systems, practices, procedures, operations and complaint handling. HWK719VUzf!>!vJ-f{,C?V=U&eq;%'^NTFM23wFd:'YauL'wo7)q&MYwUmDmI'U.~>{rS5!ll&8/>#u1HVQ;eV%"4+k,ZmIa7yc/1;ccsA~W7"$stdbsg{q"(1N9*!? "After that, I got a five page rambling document that was a record of the matter. According to the data, Kempsey Shire Council had five Code of Conduct complaints and spent $1107 investigating, but none of the complaints were found to breach the Code. Kempsey Shire Council, Nambucca Valley Council, Coffs Harbour City Council, MidCoast Council and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council all had at least one complaint. 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We are publicly exhibiting the Customer Experience Policy, Customer Complaint Policy and Draft Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy so that any member of the public can provide feedback on any or all of the policies between Friday, 23 October 2020 to Friday, 20 November 2020. The new policy has new sections which detail the policy Principles, Responsibilities and now includes a Flowchart which depicts what happens we we receive a complaint and how it is managed. I gathered there were five complaints and some were about the fact that I spoke in a 'lecturing manner' as I passed criticism on our state and federal members, and that I spoke disrespectfully to the mayor. )N}R%$LtE^z4;{zUn(qmkR\1ZAEDy4.*5 Some content on this page may not display correctly. Port Macquarie court list. Group Manager Customer Experience and Communications, Draft Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy, Draft Customer Experience Policy (235 KB) (pdf), Draft Customer Complaints Policy (236 KB) (pdf), Draft Unreasonable Customer Conduct Council Policy (129 KB) (pdf), Delivering a customer experience that aligns with customer expectation, Using technology to unlock smarter, more efficient ways of how we deliver services, Building the communitys trust and confidence in us. E: council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au ?.ArOqKc+]'5qTe)?x While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox from the Port Macquarie News. CfZE-n% all the different ways you can get in touch with us. Advertisement Ad Local News Complaints can: You have a right to good services and fair treatment. We review the information you give us and decide what action to take. Phone: 1300 352 000 (National Enquiry Centre) Hearings can be observed by any member of the public. We support people with disability, Aboriginal peoples and have information in easy English and other languages. One of them was justified to the extent it has been referred to someone else, one was knocked out at the beginning and 12 more have been investigated and found there was nothing to them," Cr Intemann said. /ID [<90B104942E7EBB43B39C2C74C74D0277><36332D45332D39352D42312D43412D43>] 4 talking about this. <>/PageUIDList<0 211>>/PageWidthList<0 595.276>>>>>>/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0 0 595.276 841.89]/Type/Page>> A customer request is when a customer rings or writes or fills out a request online to ask us to do something - like fix a road or ask for us to address some maintenance. Coffs Harbour City Council had five complaints and spent $9669 investigating; only one of the complaints was found to breach the Code of Conduct. She asked Mr Swift McNair if he believed that as a result of the investigations into these complaints "things have got better". Opinion. We have reviewed our Customer Complaints Policy to make sure we are clearly communicating: This helps us to collect all relevant information in the first instance so that we minimise the time to achieve an outcome or let you know of our decision. Were keen to hear what you think about the following draft policies: Were working on a broader customer experience strategy and your thoughts and opinions about how we can do better will guide our approach. "I'm horrified and our community should be too. Post your response to Customer Experience Feedback, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Level of crime: 34.81: Low: Crime increasing in the past 3 years: 64.25: High: Worries home broken and things stolen: 34.11: Low: Worries being mugged or robbed: "If we don't know, or can't analyse the inside of these complaints, we will never understand whether what is said is true.". 10 0 obj There are many benefits of making a complaint and telling someone about your problem. If the Department of Local Government tells us we can't reveal de-identified information, then we should throw our hands in the air. You have a right to complain about the services you get. 7 0 obj Port Macquarie NSW 2444. "If we can't have a de-identified analysis of those complaints we will never understand if those complaints are simply vexatious. 13 0 obj Be very wary of politicians sounding the youth crime alarm. zBEO0} F1a^\*Gk d5H*OxdqdZMU4bs$El"d-MVL[. ABN: 11 236 901 601 Nobody has come back and told me the result of that. We acknowledge the Birpai people, the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. This is subject to a Judge or Registrars usual discretion to determine that in particular cases, only certain people should be present during the hearing, or that certain people are not to be present during the hearing. Figures released by the Office of Local Government (OLG) revealed that no complaints had been lodged against Bellingen Council but $64,019 had been spent dealing with Code of Conduct investigations. The Port News has been at the heart of its community for more than 135 years. k9Q4X\NJmF hC1l':nyz"U+A ]L\j>FeT4 o[.HR7 e'N\nB92I@EEi#i 5u-/x,:D1U(2[sjZ:gf)SZ`T+}#K7PRI?djgi[B"M&Q*O^f jhE Council's around NSW have seen a significant spike in the number of complaints and the cost to deal with them in the past two years. endobj Cr Justin Levido, who drew the spotlight on himself at the December council meeting, said the code of conduct procedure is "an absolute disgrace". A Byabarra farmer has taken his complaints against Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's handling of its unsealed road network to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). 17 Burrawan Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444. endstream As recommended by the NSW Ombudsman, our current complaint policy currently outlines Tiers 1-3 of complaint management but now clearer guidance is given to the different types of complaints and how complaints should be made to ensure we capture information at the first contact which facilitates more efficient resolution. Mayor Peta Pinson also requested the general manager provide the code of conduct complaint statistics since 2016 to the Minister for Local Government. Send an email to council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au ; or Post your response to Customer Experience Feedback, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. $1000 a week is spent on this rubbish.". We care about the protection of your data. ,QZ0f`[mlKV 3P`Pff` A The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. xc`````z f2 For the latest COVID-19 news, updates and advice from the Australian Government, visit Australia.gov.au, Street Address: Port Macquarie Local Court, 22-26 Murray Street, Port Macquarie, Phone: 1300 352 000 (National Enquiry Centre). Two arrested during investigation into Gordon Street hit-and-run crash. We care about the protection of your data. Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has announced further workplace reform changes with firebrand CEO Clare Allen appointing new internal ombudsman to the team. 9 Laurie Street Laurieton NSW 2443. We are working hard to be better at: A key step in this is updating the policies that govern how we deliver service to our customers and how we respond to complaints. I corrected it and advised of what I had actually said. In 2016 and 2017, there were no code of conduct complaints for Port Macquarie-Hastings Council. Find us at one of our customer service centres. Ask a question, lodge a service request, report a local issue or provide feedback through an online form. MidCoast Council had two complaints and spent $0 investigating; ultimately, none of the complaints breached the Code. We can help people who have been unfairly treated by community services that are run or funded by the government. Ask a question, lodge a service request, report a local issue or provide feedback through an online form. Cr Intemann and Cr Geoff Hawkins requested the general manager make a representation to the Department of Local Government to consider strengthening how the code can be formally enforced, as well as how to provide more detail about the complaint so councils can analyse issues raised and put in place corrective measures if necessary. Your digital subscription includes access to content from all our websites in your region. If you look objectively at the process they (ratepayers) would be shocked at what went on. Type the characters you see in the image below, Connecting to water (Section 305/307 compliance), Works & activities within a public road reserve, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community, Graffiti Management Mural Project - Stage 1 & 2, Building, construction & development forms. "Whilst council correctly reported zero complaints made about councillors and the general manager during the reporting period 2019-2020; there was an administrative error regarding the financial data accompanying the report, which should have read zero.". If you have a story to share, email tracey.fairhurst@austcommunitymedia.com.au. "When one council is spending in excess of $200,000 in one year to simply deal with code of conduct complaints, serious questions must be asked," Mr Warren said. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings and refresh the page. Hearings can be observed by any member of the public. If you are unhappy with the way you've been treated by a NSW Government agency or community service provider, you can make a complaint. Send us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au, Reach us by posted mail.PO Box 84, Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Compare Port Macquarie with: Do you live in Port Macquarie? Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Feel free to post community notifications, community events and advertise your business offerings, t Port Macquarie and Surrounds Community Notice Board. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. "It's councils and their communities who are counting the cost of an ineffective and inefficient Model Code of Conduct.". Port Macquarie NSW 2444. You can report most issues online. We acknowledge the Birpai people, the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Find out what complaints we can help with. asbestos, chemicals in water) /Root 9 0 R Home - Port Macquarie Hastings Council - Logo. Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as the Newcastle Herald app. Group Manager Customer Experience, Communications & Corporate Affairs, Draft Customer Complaints Policy (259 KB) (pdf), Customer Complaints Policy (Adopted December 2019) (66.5 KB) (pdf), Complaints handling flowchart (53.7 KB) (pdf), Policy Review - Draft Customer Complaints Policy, how we manage customer complaints and customer requests, the role of our Internal Ombudsman and the availability of internal review if you are not satisfied with the outcome of your complaint and to. We're here to help! "I agree with Cr Levido that in the great majority of cases complaints come from the community and not councillors and that there must be something done to make this a more reasonable and lawful process," Cr Intemann said. <>stream Details of all registered JP's in our region can be accessed via the NSW Communities & Justice website. What are the key differences between the old and new draft policies? "In line with the Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct Part 11, council is required to report annually the total number of code of conduct complaints made about councillors and the general manager under the code of conduct in the year to September," the statement said. << /Linearized 1 /L 53399 /H [ 736 147 ] /O 11 /E 50188 /N 1 /T 53153 >> A statement issued by Bellingen Shire Council confirmed this had been an administrative error. Georges River Council spent more than $201,000 investigating 17 complaints of which only three breached the Code. stream Deputy mayor Cr Lisa Intemann said if there is no way to "de-identify" information without breaching the confidentiality clause of the code, then there is also no way of putting in place corrective measures to improve behaviour; or even determine if a person, or a group of people, are simply making spurious claims against a councillor. Public Interest disclosures also covers local government, Parliament, and also some private sector operators. Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. x1`vibTp&08#XI#7L%NOX=~|6{\q}M/_IL)fqqX K Customer Service. If your issue is an EMERGENCY, call us directly on (02) 6581 8111 for issues such as: burst water mains sewerage leak tree fallen over the road hazardous pollution issues (e.g. Your feedback should be received no later than Friday 20 November 2020. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. % This helps us to collect all relevant information in the first instance so that we minimise the time to achieve an outcome or let you know of our decision. PO Box 84, Port Macquarie NSW 2444. <>>> This is subject to a Judge or Registrar's usual discretion to determine that in particular cases, only certain people should be present . asbestos, chemicals in water). We recognise, promote and protect the rights of individuals or organisations to make a complaint, and will respond to complaints in a timely and confidential manner. For example, a complaint is made if a councillor is accused of finger-pointing or abuse for simply raising a point of order in a meeting, when in fact points of order are allowed. A step-by-step guide to making a complaint. Your stories matter to us and so does local journalism. We acknowledge the Birpai people, the traditional owners of the land in which we work and live, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. And you have a right to complain to the Ombudsman if that doesn't happen. Port Macquarie NSW 2444. "Rr_NGvN"wV}?Tq1m[@b-e?gL!0~\[ 0ILF:.8QN8H$F} R\t]`9ILvg>)0fnym,2P{4:"knhd2~KmKMj?MDM S9HkW=Neb?ZQ841 *}igmRT|"h$R6p 7~'f6^FX' u=kMUg>o7*yKP &O@,jA:oj!9$iK7MI?v`XC_ yc3xqGxz{Z4,~8A phM2,$^v!YK_k>f'$K8_u 0'yr5~1 4!1R-P0VB\;]('q_c!$!vk?.Ig1GZFP>BKHQ3Grvn E_2e#,b\9S8 kmvfJ~7#Xfss@/XHQ]s^0meyi5=oDj9k?QtP1yW/>SK_ {I^S5J"V. . 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