Council Launched Rating Advisory Committee

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest from the community to be a part of its Rating Advisory Committee to inform the development of the 2024/2025 Annual Budget.

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to create an opportunity for our community to review and provide feedback and recommendations on Council’s General Rates and Special Levies structure.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Mark Nolan said Advisory Committees are an important part of Council’s commitment to community engagement.

“The Advisory Committee will provide a platform for the community to participate in the 2024/2025 Annual Budget process and contribute meaningfully in the decision-making process.

“Members will represent a range of local organisations, sectors and community groups with various interests and will bring their local knowledge, expertise and critical thinking to the table. Members will also share their opinions and perspectives, study issues, and provide judicious advice from the community to Council.

“The process of establishing the Advisory Committee will be similar to the 2016 Rating Reference Group which was regarded as highly successful with Council having gained valuable insights into community expectations and ideas on its general rating structures at that time.

“I look forward to the establishment of the Committee and the recommendations they provide,” said Mayor Nolan.

Expressions of interest will be open from Monday 6 March 2023 to Monday 10 April 2023.

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.