Differential rate working group
The City of Fremantle levied a differential rate on the commercial sector in 2008-09 for the purposes of supporting business activity through increased targeted marketing. The council established a committee to make strategic recommendations on how best to allocate the funding for maximum benefit. That committee was disbanded following the council elections in October 2009. The funds raised in 2008-09 and 2009-10 were allocated for this purpose in accordance with advertised notices.
During the council's 2010-15 strategic planning process, economic development was identified as a key area. In May 2010, council agreed for the differential rate to focus on economic development rather than marketing.
This revised working group has been established to develop specific recommendations for council's consideration for the expenditure of the funds raised through the differential rate levied in accordance with council's legislative obligations. It is expected that the working group's recommendations will be consistent with, and add value to, the City's economic development strategy.
Membership
Membership of the working group includes:
- mayor
- two elected members
- one representative from the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce
- two representatives from the differential rate area.
The following table provides information on meeting times and working group members.
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Meeting time
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Elected members
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Officer members
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External appointments
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Working group as determined by working group
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Cr Dave Coggin
Cr Andrew Sullivan
Mayor Brad Pettitt (ex-officio)
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CEO or nominated representative
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Fremantle Chamber of Commerce
Tim Milsom
Area representatives
Graham Bolton
(Char Char Bull)
Jaimie Murdoch
(Fremantle Markets Pty Ltd)
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