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Administer rates

Administer rates

Unit of competency
National Code
LGACOR002
State Code
ODA39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/07/2021
Field of Education
080313 - Public And Health Care Administration
Original Release Date
02/07/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to administer valuations, issue rates notices, allocate property addresses, maintain rates records and respond to rate enquiries. This unit applies to individuals who work in local government.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Administer valuations.
  • 1.1. Consult with valuer to ensure valuations are accurate for rates purposes.
  • 1.2. Input and update valuations on council information system.
  • 1.3. Check valuations accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • 1.4. Apply differential to valuation according to land use.
2. Issue rates notices.
  • 2.1. Apply budget to valuation to allocate rate in the dollar.
  • 2.2. Input rate data and verify accuracy of data entry and rates amount.
  • 2.3. Send approved rate notices to the printer.
  • 2.4. Check and approve printing proof for release.
3. Allocate property address.
  • 3.1. Interpret property information to determine property address allocation needs.
  • 3.2. Identify and assess property address allocation risks.
  • 3.3. Allocate property address and notify authorities according to statutory requirements.
  • 3.4. Update information system to reflect property address.
4. Maintain rates records.
  • 4.1. Access, interpret, process and update rates records.
  • 4.2. Analyse and summarise rates records to prepare reports.
  • 4.3. Retain rates records according to statutory requirements.
  • 4.4. Identify and query suspected rates record inconsistencies within delegated authority.
  • 4.5. Review rates processes to identify areas for improvement and report to supervisor.
5. Respond to rate enquiries.
  • 5.1. Receive and interpret internal and external rates enquiries.
  • 5.2. Provide prompt and correct rates advice within delegated authority.
  • 5.3. Refer rate enquiries outside delegated authority to supervisor.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGO1 LGA40120 Certificate IV in Local Government Qualification
AE489 LGASS00012 Rates Officer Skill set