Source Minutes of Council Meeting 21 August 2018 https://innerwest.infocouncil.biz/Open/2018/08/C_21082018_MIN_EXTRA_WEB.htm
Agenda Item (carried over from July):
Item No: C0818(2) Item 15
Subject: Notice of Motion: Principles of Co-operation Agreement with 'Metro'
Council at its meeting on 14 August 2018 deferred this item to the meeting to be held on 21 August 2018.
From: Councillor Marghanita Da Cruz
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Motion:
THAT the General Manager write to the CEO of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council with a view to commencing negotiations towards the signing a Principles of Co-operation Agreement between Inner West Council and The Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council ('Metro').
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Background
In 2004, Leichhardt Council became the first council to sign a principles of cooperation agreement with the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council ('Metro'). The Agreement can be viewed at http://www.leichhardt.nsw.gov.au/Community/Aboriginal-Community/Principals-of-Cooperation
Since then the City of Sydney, Canada Bay, Willoughby, North Sydney and other Local Government councils have signed similar agreements with 'Metro'. The Principles of Co-operation Agreement with City of Sydney can be viewed at:
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/113672/Principles-of-cooperation.pdf
“The Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council ('Metro') was established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW) ('the Act'). Its primary objectives are set out in s 51 of the Act - namely, 'to improve, protect and foster the best interests of all Aboriginal
persons within the Council's area and other persons who are members of the Council.'
Metro's core business areas are described as follows:
(a) Culture and Heritage:
Among other roles, Metro's Aboriginal Culture and Heritage Unit is responsible for the conservation of Aboriginal sites and relics in the area (including more than 6,800 registered sites of cultural significance). It also carries out education programs with the broader community, conducts Cultural Heritage Site Assessments for developers and participates in projects for the repatriation of Aboriginal remains.
b) Land Claims
In accordance with the Act, 'Metro's Land Rights Unit researches and makes claims on vacant crown land within Metro's boundaries of the greater Sydney metropolitan area. This work has enabled Metro to become the largest single landholder in a number of Sydney local government areas.' Metro also monitors outstanding land claims.
c) Housing
Metro's Property Unit aims 'to equip [Metro's] members with suitable and affordable housing, clean water, heating and decent living conditions.' It is also 'responsible for the management and maintenance of Metro residential and business properties.'
Metro's other business includes Culture and Promotions, Employment and Training, Joint Ventures and Tourism.
Metro is a Public Benevolent Institution that seeks 'funding from various bodies, groups and individuals to run programs that meet the needs of the Aboriginal community within [its] boundaries.'
Source: Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, Agreements,
Treaties and Negotiated Settlements Project, Centre for Health and
Society, The University of Melbourne, viewed 2 July 2018,
http://www.atns.net.au/agreement.asp?EntityID=1832
Officer’s Comments:
Comment from Group Manager Community Services and Culture:
If this motion is adopted, initial consultations and collaboration can be undertaken within existing resources.
Resource Implications
Nil additional for initial consultations and collaboration.
Nil.
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