COPPER COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL

In reply to the Hon. M. PARNELL (28 October 2008).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): I am advised:

1. Wallmans Lawyers have completed the legal due diligence audit and their Report was put to the Council at its meeting on 1 April 2009. The Report is available on the Council's website at www.coppercoast.sa.gov.au in the 'Quick Links' section on the website's home page. The Report does not contain specific Terms of Reference.

2. The purpose of the Audit was to perform a governance review of the operations of the District Council of the Copper Coast. The Audit assessed processes against legal requirements and therefore it was not necessary to conduct consultation to undertake it.

3. Yes, the workshop was held on 26 November 2008.