Annual Report 2004-2005 - City of Vincent

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C OUNCIL I NFORMATION Committees to which the Town has Delegates or Representatives • Claise Brook Catchment Advisory Group (Delegate: Manager Park Services. Deputy: Executive Manager Technical Services.) • East Perth Redevelopment Authority Government Officers Liaison Group (Delegates: CEO and Executive Managers.) • Leederville Gardens (Inc) Retirement Estate Board of Management (Delegates: Mayor – chair; Cr Chester and; Cr Farrell. Deputies: Cr Chester; Cr Ker and; Cr Messina.) • Local Emergency Management Advisory Committee (Delegate: Manager Ranger Services and Community Safety. Deputy: Safer Vincent Co-ordinator.) • Local Government Association Central Metropolitan Zone (Delegates: Cr Ker; Cr Lake and; CEO – non voting. Deputy: CEO – voting.) • Mindarie Regional Council (Delegates: Mayor – chair and CEO – non voting. Deputy: Deputy Mayor.) • Metropolitan Regional Recreation Advisory Committee (Delegates – Cr Doran-Wu and Manager Community Development – non voting. Deputy – Cr Farrell.) • North West District Planning Committee (Delegates: Cr Chester and Executive Manager Environmental & Development Services – non voting. Deputies: Cr Ker and Manager Planning, Building & Heritage Services.) • Swan River Trust (Delegate: Cr Maier. Deputy: Cr Messina.) • Vincent Community Recreation Association (Delegates: Cr Lake; CEO – voting and; Executive Manager Corporate Services – voting. Deputy: Cr Maier.) • Western Suburbs Accord Steering Committee (Delegate: Manager Health Services.) • Western Suburbs Community Policing Committee (Delegate: Safer Vincent Co-ordinator. Deputy: Manager Ranger Services and Community Safety). Good Governance Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 In accordance with the requirements of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2003 (the Act), the Town of Vincent has established procedures to facilitate the making of disclosures under the Act. These procedures set out the processes in place in respect to protected disclosures generally, to protect people from reprisals for making protected disclosures, and to provide guidance on investigations. In the financial year 2004-2005, no disclosures relating to improper conduct were made to the Town and no disclosures were referred to the Ombudsman. Privacy rights and legislation The Town of Vincent views privacy compliance as an integral part of its commitment to accountability and integrity in all its activities and programmes. The Town is committed to compliance with the laws that deal with personal and health information about individuals that is stored or received by it. Consequently, we will: • Only use personal information provided by an individual for the purposes for which it was collected and for any other authorised use; • Only disclose personal information to any third party (including other authorities) where authorised; and • Take all necessary measures to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure. The Town also has the following Advisory Groups to advise Council on specific matters: • Aboriginal • Art • Universal Access • Garden Awards • Heritage • Local Area Traffic Management • Safer Vincent • Seniors • Sustainability. 6 TOWN OF VINCENT _ A NNUAL R EPORT 2004-2005
C OUNCIL I NFORMATION Audit Committee The Audit Committee is formally appointed by the Council and assists Council and the Town’s administration to assure itself that within the organisation there are appropriate and effective accounting, auditing, internal control, business risk management, compliance and reporting systems, processes and practices. Freedom of Information Act The Town of Vincent has been subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act since its creation in 1994. The Freedom of Information Act gives individuals and organisations a general right of access to information held by the Town. It also provides the right of appeal in relation to decisions made by the Town to refuse access to information applied for under the Freedom of Information Act. Equal Opportunity The Town of Vincent supports, and is committed to, the achievement of our diversity management and equal opportunity goals. That means we are continually aiming to ensure that we provide a workplace free from all forms of discrimination, harassment and bullying and that there is equality and fairness in all aspects of employment and customer service delivery in our organisation. Register of Financial Interests for Elected Members and Senior Staff The requirements of the Local Government Act 1995 in reporting the financial interests of Elected Members and Senior Staff were complied with. This register was implemented on 1 July 1997 in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1995. It is held in the Chief Executive’s office and is available for viewing by the public. Code of Conduct The Council’s Code of Conduct prescribes the standard of conduct and behaviour expected of the Elected Members and all Employees. The Code is required to be reviewed within twelve months after each Ordinary Election. The Council Code which was originally adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council of 26 August 1996 was reviewed and reendorsed by Council at its meetings of 14 July 1997, 23 August 1999, 28 August 2001 and 24 February 2004. The latest Code was substantially amended and re-adopted. Policies, practices and services are adapted to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving community and we review and update all relevant policies annually to ensure they align with legislative requirements and the needs of the workforce. These policies are: • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy • Workplace Bullying Policy • Sexual Harassment Policy • Internet Use and Email Policy. Banner in St George's Terrace TOWN OF VINCENT _ A NNUAL R EPORT 2004-2005 7
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