Request for an extension of time to adopt the Annual Budget

Local governments that wish to seek Ministerial approval for an extension of time to adopt the Annual Budget, under section 6.2(1) of the Local Government Act 1995, need to submit this application.

An extension of time will be considered if council is unable to adopt its Annual Budget by 31 August. An extension cannot be considered if this request is received after 31 August of the budget year.

This application should be lodged via email to legislation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au

If you need help completing this form, telephone the department on (08) 6551 1530 or toll free for country callers on 1800 620 511, or email legislation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au. For a Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) telephone 13 14 50.

Check the appropriate boxes and enter text to fill in the form below.

Applicant

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Surname:	Enter text.
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Application details

Provide the financial year of the Annual Budget: Enter number.

Provide the new date you would like to submit the Annual Budget: Enter date.

Provide the date that the Annual Budget is expected to be adopted at an Ordinary Council meeting or Special Council meeting: Enter date.

Give reason/s for the extension: Enter text.

Has remedial action been considered to prevent further extension requests?

Yes ☐ or No ☐

Has council agreed to this decision to seek an extension? If ‘Yes’, provide the date of the Ordinary Council Meeting at which this decision was agreed: Enter date.

If not, is this an administrative request?

Yes ☐ or No ☐

Are there any anticipated adverse effects that might result from delayed adoption? If ‘Yes’, describe Enter text.

Provide details of adoptions in the last three years:

Financial year	Enter number.	Enter number.	Enter number.
Extension applied for. Yes or No	Enter text.	Enter text.	Enter text.
If yes, date of extension	Enter date.	Enter date.	Enter date.
Date adopted by council	Enter date.	Enter date.	Enter date.

Legislative requirements

All local governments are required to adopt an annual budget in accordance with Part 6, Division 2 of the Local Government Act 1995, Part 3 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996, Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) and the Australian Accounting Standards Board Interpretations (AASBI).

Section 6.2(1) of the Local Government Act 1995 requires a local government to prepare and adopt a budget for its municipal fund between 1 June in a financial year and 31 August in the next financial year, or such extended time as the Minister allows.

Decision

The Director General of the department has delegated authority to consider and approve a request for an extension. In making a decision, the following is taken into consideration:

timeliness of application

reasonableness of extension period requested

adverse effects of delaying adoption

reason and justification

transparency

Relevant legislation

Section 6.2(1) Local Government to prepare annual budget, Local Government Act 1995

Regulation 33 Annual budget to be lodged with Department, Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996

Approval

The department will provide a decision to the applicant by email within five working days from the date and time of lodgement of this request in Smart Hub.

Applications will be considered until 5.00pm, 31 August of the Budget year.

Enquiries

Email: legislation@dlgsc.wa.gov.au	Telephone: 08 6551 8787

Declaration

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and correct.

Signature: Enter text.	Date: Enter date.