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Annual Report 2010 - Rockdale City Council - NSW Government

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Statutory annual report <strong>2010</strong>-11 | 7<br />

Message from<br />

the Mayor<br />

The <strong>City</strong> of <strong>Rockdale</strong> is a city of opportunities, strong<br />

local communities, a home to natural beauty and provides<br />

many tourism and lifestyle opportunities. We look forward<br />

to a vibrant future and I am proud of what we have<br />

accomplished.<br />

I am delighted to present this important document, our<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>. This report is for you; I encourage you<br />

to review it and see how we as a <strong>Council</strong> have used local<br />

knowledge for the benefit of our community. You will see<br />

how the strategic directions that your elected <strong>Council</strong>lors<br />

put in place have been met and the highlights of our<br />

achievements.<br />

The report reflects our financial responsibility which ensures<br />

our local community flourishes and grows for the benefit of<br />

those who live, work and play here.<br />

<strong>Council</strong> recognises that the greatest asset in the <strong>City</strong> of<br />

<strong>Rockdale</strong> is its people.<br />

<strong>Council</strong> takes pride in our culturally and linguistically<br />

diverse communities and the life that they bring to our<br />

<strong>City</strong>. This report reveals we are one of the most culturally<br />

diverse regions in Sydney and demonstrates how we have<br />

responded to that diversity. Our libraries and our <strong>City</strong>’s<br />

events are catering to the wide range of cultures in our<br />

community. We honour our communities with the civic<br />

ceremonies that occur over the year.<br />

<strong>Council</strong> recognises the need to make a safer city hence<br />

we have funded the Safer <strong>City</strong> Programme, targeting<br />

community safety, graffiti and other vandalism. Our CCTV<br />

programme is growing and we are assisting businesses with<br />

safety audits.<br />

We continue to help residents and businesses with better<br />

transport plans, our programs are aimed at increasing the<br />

viability of town centres.<br />

We look to our future and place great value in the youth<br />

of our city by supporting their activities and ensuring a<br />

better <strong>City</strong> for tomorrow through ongoing environmental<br />

programmes.<br />

<strong>Council</strong>’s highly awarded team of dedicated staff stand<br />

behind building a better <strong>City</strong>.<br />

I welcome your feedback to <strong>Council</strong>. This is our <strong>City</strong><br />

and I look forward to working with you for its even<br />

greater future.<br />

<strong>Council</strong>lor Bill Saravinovski<br />

Mayor

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