Ararat Rural City Council’s Rating Strategy Advisory Group has held its inaugural meeting to start planning for the development of a new rating strategy for the 2018-19 budget.
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Formation of the Rating Strategy Advisory Group was part of the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry into the Ararat Rural City Council.
14 ratepayers have made up the community membership of the group, while municipal monitor Janet Dore, Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Allan Bawden, and three Ararat Rural City Council Officers will offer support.
Mr Bawden said proceedings began with an introduction of all members, including their backgrounds and their interest in being involved.
“(In the group) there are a number of long-term residents and also some that are newer to the area, having been here for five to 10 years,” he said.
“One thing is certain, they all have a real sense of community and want a fair and equitable outcome for all.”
The group will meet regularly until about April, 2018.
