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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION
QUESTION NO. 174
City Services Corporate Plan
Mr Westende - asked the Minister for Urban services:
(1) Is the Minister satisfied with the progress being made in achieving the deadlines outlined in the booklet ACT City services corporate Plan 1991-1995; in particular were the following tasks achieved in accordance with the set target dates; (a) vehicle inspection service waiting time target of 15 minutes for 80% of clients; (b) increase Multi occupancy vehicle carport use in Civic to 70% and Woden to 25%; (c) implementation of regulations in particular the graduated licensing and points demerit system which bring the ACT into line with a majority of jurisdictions and/or NSW; and (d) reduced delays as a result of traffic improvements.
(2) Is the Minister satisfied that future target dates will be achieved; in particular, (a) evaluation of random vehicle inspections and (b) steps to reduce the operating costs of ACT Building Control.
(3) The booklet indicates that the .Waste Management Section had 159 employees in June 1991; (a) what is the current number of employees and (b) how many of these employees are actually involved in collecting waste.
(4) The booklet indicates that ACT Forests employs 82 people; (.a) how does this number of employees compare with the number of employees managing the commercial softwood forests in NSW and (b) what is the status of the major review of ACT Forests.
(5) The booklet indicates that the ACT Library Service has 130 employees; (a) are all of these full time employees and (b) how many are fully qualified librarians.
Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:
At the outset, I should make the point that the ACT City Services Corporate Plan 1991-1995 is a planning document representing some of ACT City Services goals and aims for achievement over a five-year period. It is subject to ongoing review, including modification because of changing resource levels and adjustment of priorities to reflect Government commitments. My comments in relation to the specific items raised in the Members question are:
(1) Yes, when all factors are taken into consideration.
(a) The verifiable outcome for vehicle inspection service levels in the Corporate Plan is to "achieve waiting
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