Annual Report 2009/2010 - Hawkesbury City Council - NSW ...

Component 65 - Human Resources
Officer: Manager Human Resources
Service Statements Key Performance Indicators Target Progress
Provide learning
opportunities including
technical, personal and
professional development
that support Council's
objectives.
Continued reviewing of corporate
and individual training to suit the
needs of the organisation in
upskilling and developing staff.
1.6 Ensure compliance with
the OH&S Acts and
regulations and promote
continuous improvement of
safe systems at work.
Compliance with OH&S
Act and Regulations.
OH&S requirements met.
Component 69 - Elected Members
Officer: General Manager
Service Statements Key Performance Indicators Target Progress
1. To ensure elected
officials are renumerated in
accordance with the Local
Government Act.
1.1 Monthly payments to
elected officials completed on
time.
1.2 Ensure remuneration
levels for mayor and
councillors are reviewed
100% compliance. Payments made within
appropriate timeframes in
accordance with level of fees for
councillors as adopted by
Council annually.
Appropriate submission to
be made to Local
Government
Remuneration Tribunal.
Submission made to Local
Government Remuneration
Tribunal in support of increasing
fees payable to the Mayor and
Councillors in recognition of
demands place upon them in the
performance of their roles.
2. To attend external
conferences relevant to
Council's strategic
direction and activities in a
cost effective manner.
2.1 Number of conferences
attended where subject
matter relates to strategic
concepts in Council's Plan.
100% compliance. Conferences attended related to
strategic matters and issues of
relevance to the Council.
3. To ensure efficient
operation of Council and
Committee meetings.
3.1 Council meeting cycle
meets legislative
requirements.
3.2 Committees and
membership redetermined by
Council annually
At least 10 Council
meetings held each year
in different months.
Meetings conducted in
accordance with Code of
Meeting Practice.
Review undertaken in
September.
Meetings to be held reviewed
prior to the commencement of
each year. Number and
frequency meets legislative
requirements.
Code of Meeting Practice
reviewed as required and
meetings are conducted in
accordance with the
requirements of the Code.
Review of structure and
operation of committees
undertaken in September 2009.
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