ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 CITY OF GREATER GEELONG
ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 CITY OF GREATER GEELONG
ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 CITY OF GREATER GEELONG
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DIVISIONAL OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE<br />
Corporate Services<br />
Stephen Griffin<br />
General Manager<br />
B. Applied Science<br />
Dip Ed<br />
G Dip Local Government Management<br />
MBM<br />
Anthony Smith<br />
General Manager (resigned)<br />
G.Dip Accounting<br />
B.of Bus. (Administration)<br />
On 6 June <strong>2008</strong> Anthony Smith left his position as General Manager of Corporate<br />
Services. Anthony made a terrific contribution during his two and half years at the City.<br />
Stephen Griffin joined the Executive Management Team on 14 July <strong>2008</strong>. Stephen is<br />
responsible for the provision of efficient and effective support systems that strengthen<br />
the strategic and operational business requirements of the City of Greater Geelong.<br />
Stephen’s Message:<br />
“Having recently joined the division as General Manager in July, I have been<br />
impressed with the commitment and achievements that have been made across the<br />
Corporate Services area. The challenges ahead will be both demanding and exciting<br />
and the Corporate Services team is well placed to meet these challenges”.<br />
Functions provided:<br />
> Corporate Strategy > Customer Service<br />
> Information Technology > Organisation Development<br />
> Marketing and Administration > Property Services<br />
(incl. Major Events)<br />
> Financial Services<br />
Division’s EFT Staff: 158<br />
Revenue ($000): $139,254<br />
Expenditure ($000): $ 29,196<br />
Assets ($000): $129,096<br />
Achievements:<br />
> Geelong awarded the 2010 UCI World Road Cycling Championships road race.<br />
> Electoral representation review completed by Victorian Electoral Commission.<br />
Current structure will remain however Ward Boundaries have been modified.<br />
> Organisation Development introduce “OD Informer” newsletter and<br />
Employee Induction DVD.<br />
> Successfully implemented online request for service and payments.<br />
> <strong>2008</strong> Municipal Revaluation Project completed.<br />
> 2006-<strong>2007</strong> Annual Report receives silver award at the Australasian Reporting Awards.<br />
> Lease Management, CONSULT (repository for all consultation activity) and<br />
Corporate Project Management Reporting systems installed.<br />
> Successful major event calendar including Skandia Geelong Week, Australian Formula<br />
1 Superboats, Jayco Bay Cycling Classic, AFL Grand Final Day Live Site and the<br />
Geelong Football Club <strong>2007</strong> AFL Premiers Street Parade.<br />
> Council ranked amongst the best for Customer Service out of 150 Councils<br />
benchmarked.<br />
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