Integrated Planning and Reporting Manual - Division of Local ...

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Planning requirements at a glance 6
Reporting requirements at a glance 7
Introduction 8
A new approach to planning and reporting 8
1.1 Getting the most from the new planning and reporting framework 11
1.2 Timeframes and sequencing 12
1.3 Roles and responsibilities 14
THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
2.1 The Community Strategic Plan 18
2.2 Deciding on timeframes 20
2.3 Getting started 21
2.4 Agreeing on principles 23
2.5 The four key areas – addressing the quadruple bottom line 25
2.6 Identifying the big issues - relevant information and research 28
2.7 Engaging the Community 36
2.8 Building the Plan 42
2.9 Setting objectives 44
2.10 Developing strategies 45
2.11 Connecting with the LEP and other land use planning mechanisms 47
2.12 Deciding on assessment methods 49
2.13 Reviewing the Plan 55
2.14 Submitting the plan 57
THE RESOURCING STRATEGY
3.1 General Requirements 59
3.2 Long Term Financial Planning 60
3.2.1 Foundations of the Plan 61
3.2.2 Risk assessment 64
3.2.3 Financial modelling 64
3.2.4 Performance monitoring 65
3.3 Workforce Management Planning 66
3.4 Asset Management Planning 67
3.4.1 Asset Management Strategy 69
3.4.2 Asset Management Plans 74
3.4.3 Reporting 84
THE DELIVERY PROGRAM
4.1 General requirements 86
4.2 Single point of reference 87
4.3 Deciding on structure 88
4.4 Linking strategic objectives and operational matters 89
4.5 Linking with the resourcing strategy 93
4.6 Allocating responsibilities 94
4.7 Determining assessment methods 96
4.8 Community comment 97
4.9 Monitoring progress 98
4.10 Reviewing the Program 99
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