Local Government Reform Commission Recommendations Announced
Following the release of the reform report the number of Council’s have been reduced from 156 to 72. The recommendation for Cardwell Shire Council was the following:-
Current local government area – Cardwell Shire Council
Boundary change – Amalgamate with Johnstone Shire
Class and composition – Undivided Regional Council with 6 Councillors + Mayor
Name – Cassowary Coast Regional Council
The recommendation for this council was for it to remain undivided, however, this council will be divided for the purposes of the 2008 quadrennial elections.
- For more information download the map document
- For more information download the rationale document
- Local Government Reform Commission – to view full copy of the reform report
Local Transition Committee
The Local Transition Committee (LTC) will be the body responsible for overseeing the local level change processes required to successfully transition Cardwell Shire Council and Johnstone Shire Council to the new Cassowary Coast Regional Council in the lead up to the March 15th, 2008 local government elections.
LTC Website
LTC Agendas
LTC Meeting Minutes
LTC News and Public Notices
Reform Timetable
| Amendments to facilitate reform debated in Parliament | April 2007 |
| Local Government Reform Commission established & call for suggestions on new Council boundaries | May 2007 |
| Suggestions for new council boundaries close. | 25 May 2007 |
| Commission announces recommendations to the Minister on names, classes, new boundaries and electoral arrangements for local government areas within 30 days | 1 August 2007 |
| Parliament resolves new local government areas | September 2007 |
| Local Transition Committees established to guide reforms, appoint interim CEOs to manage change process & report to the Minister on progress of reforms | October 2007 to February 2008 |
| Next Local Government Elections | 15 March 2008 |
Council’s Submission
A copy of 
Cardwell Shire Council’s submission to the Reform Commission is available for download
More Information
- www.lgrc.qld.gov.au (Reform Commission)
- www.lgp.qld.gov.au (State Government)
- www.lgaq.asn.au (Local Government Association of Queensland)
- www.localdemocracy.com.au
- www.strongercouncils.qld.gov.au
- Ministerial Media Statement
- Local Government Association of Queensland Media Statement
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For further information on how this may affect you call Council on 4043 9100 or email us