In relation to funding for community councils:

(1) Which community councils do the ACT Government fund.

(2) What amount of funding does each council receive.

(3) Are there any guidelines to determine how the funding can be spent.

(4) Are the community councils required to lodge audited accounts and documents of incorporation such as constitutions and rules, with the ACT Government.

(1) Belconnen Community Council

Gungahlin Community Council

North Canberra Community Council

Tuggeranong Community Council

Weston Creek Community Council

(2) Each Council is eligible to receive up to $3,000 per annum (plus 10% GST if applicable)

(3) The annual funding agreement between the ACT Government and each of the Councils specifies that the funds are to be used for the following purposes:

� increase membership and the representative nature of that membership;

� advise the Government on the views, expectations and concerns of community members; and

� consult with residents on behalf of the Government.

(4) Under the funding agreements for 1999-2000, which are not required to be acquitted until 30 September, 2000, Councils are required to provide:

a completed "Acquittal of Grant", in the form attached to the General Conditions of Grant, certifying that the Organisation expended the grant for the purpose specified in the letter of offer;

an audited financial statement which identifies the receipt and expenditure of the grant; and

a written report on the Organisation's performance in terms of the purpose of the grant.