He said local government processes and efficacy being ‘‘under the microscope’’ led to the review.

‘‘Local government must be efficient and effective and deliver good value for ratepayers if we want to make Tasmania the best place in the country to live, work, invest and raise a family,’’Mr Gutwein said.

‘‘This targeted review of the Local Government Act will ensure the legislative framework for local government is effective and efficient, with a focus on governance improvement.’’

A steering committee will make recommendations regarding issues including:

Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said he welcomed the review.‘

‘I don’t have a problem with the review,’’ Alderman van Zetten said.

‘‘Do I think there are major problems at the moment? No, I don’t.’’

Earlier this month, Fairfax Media reported Alderman van Zetten said the Launceston City Council would be happy to pursue council amalgamations.

The City of Launceston has a population of about 64,000 and a council of 12 aldermen.

The Launceston council and its four closest councils contain a population of about 122,750.

Comparatively, Victorian regional city Ballarat has a population of about 100,000 and nine councillors.

Mr Gutwein said he anticipated necessary amendments to the act resulting from the review will be introduced to parliament by May 2017.

Meanwhile, the government has granted an extension to the Board of Inquiry report on Glenorchy City Council due to a high volume of public submissions.

The board were due to present their findings on February 15, but have been granted an extension to April 18.

‘‘It is important that we get this right and that the report is as accurate and comprehensive as possible,’’ Mr Gutwein said.