4.5 Lodgement process for Cabinet Committee submissions
The lodgement process for Cabinet Committee submissions is essentially the
same as normal Cabinet submissions comprising both first and final lodgement
stages. Although there are no regular scheduled
meetings, first and final lodgement submissions should be lodged at the Cabinet
Secretariat on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively, similar to Cabinet
submissions.
As per Cabinet, both electronic (via the Cabinet
Information System) and hardcopies of first and final lodgement Committee
submissions must be lodged at the Cabinet Secretariat with a lodgement
letter. In the case of the first lodgement submission,
the Department of the Premier and Cabinet contact officers provide feedback to
departments, usually through the agency CLLO of any perceived difficulties
and/or recommendations for amendments or possible withdrawal of the
submission.
At this stage, Ministers are able to make amendments where
necessary and the final submission can be lodged. Should the proposing Minister not concur with the recommendation concerning the
perceived deficiency of the submission, then the submission may still be lodged.
However, in such instances, the final submission should raise any issues of
concern.
Once the final submission has been lodged and briefing
information received, then the Premier will determine whether the submission
should be included on the business list for Committee consideration. Refer to Chapter 3.1.2 "Cabinet Budget Review Committee meeting scheduling, business list and briefing information"
When additional advice is needed regarding the lodgement
of a Cabinet Committee submission, the Cabinet Secretariat will provide specific
instructions in relation to lodgement procedures and timeframes to be
followed.
Last reviewed: 17 July, 2009
Last updated: 22 July, 2009
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