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Annual Report 2004-2005 - City of Vincent

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NOTES TO AND FORMING PARTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

Notes to and forming parts <strong>of</strong> the Financial Statements<br />

for the year ended 30 June <strong>2005</strong><br />

2. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY<br />

There were no changes in accounting policy.<br />

3. COMPONENT FUNCTIONS/ACTIVITIES<br />

In order to discharge its responsibilities to the community, the Council has developed a set <strong>of</strong> operational and financial objectives.<br />

These objectives have been established both on an overall basis reflected by the Council’s Mission and Vision Statement and for each<br />

<strong>of</strong> its broad activities/programmes.<br />

These objectives provide a framework for the future direction <strong>of</strong> the Town <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vincent</strong>.<br />

Council Mission Statement<br />

“Nurturing our diverse Community”<br />

Council Vision Statement<br />

Our Vision is for <strong>Vincent</strong> to continue to be a vibrant, multicultural community.<br />

Our community will have a strong sense <strong>of</strong> belonging and will relate to <strong>Vincent</strong> as a special place, which has its own<br />

distinctive identity.<br />

We will be a safe urban village, rich in history and heritage.<br />

Trees, gardens and parks will create an environment which is leafy and green.<br />

Our buildings will achieve a successful blending <strong>of</strong> old and new. Our dwellings, businesses, restaurants, cafés, entertainment areas,<br />

and sporting and recreational facilities will give <strong>Vincent</strong> its own style and character.<br />

We will create a prosperous and dynamic business environment.<br />

Festivals and events will bring the community together and celebrate our history, heritage and culture.<br />

<strong>Vincent</strong> will be a place <strong>of</strong> opportunity for all people, no matter what their needs or abilities.<br />

The Council and staff will reflect the diversity, informality and passion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Vincent</strong>’s people.<br />

Working together, Council and community will create the future we want.<br />

The Operating Statements are presented in a programme format using the following classifications:<br />

GOVERNANCE<br />

This schedule details costs and revenues associated with Governance <strong>of</strong> the Town. These include Members <strong>of</strong> Council and other costs<br />

involved in supporting members and governing the Town.<br />

GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDING<br />

This schedule records detail <strong>of</strong> rate revenue and general purpose grants allocated by the WA Local Government Grants Commission<br />

as well as expenditures associated with this (rates collection, investment <strong>of</strong> funds).<br />

LAW, ORDER AND PUBLIC SAFETY<br />

This programme covers costs associated with Animal Control, Fire Prevention and other Law and Order services generally associated<br />

with Local Law control.<br />

TOWN OF VINCENT _ A NNUAL R EPORT <strong>2004</strong>-<strong>2005</strong><br />

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