1% - Waikato District Council

103What We DoObjectiveThriving Waikato: Communities feel well informed and partof consultation.Sustainable Waikato: The council does their part in ensuringa sustainable approach to managing property.How we’ll know we are on trackPercentage of respondents who are satisfied with informationprovided by the council as measured by the annualsatisfaction survey.Percentage of respondents who are satisfied with thecouncil’s consultation programme as measured by theannual satisfaction survey.Reduction in total annual electricity consumption for counciloccupied buildings compared to 2011/12 total consumption.Proposed level of serviceCommunication and consultation is effective.Corporate property is energy efficient.Targets10/11 Actual Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Years 4-10NewMeasureNewMeasureNewMeasure>50% >55% >60%>50% >55% >60%2% 4% 5%Potential significant negative effectsNo potential significant negative effects have been identified within this activity.How it’s funded1 %General rates94 %Internal Charges andOverheads Recovered5 %Other operating fundingOperating Funding– OrganisationalSupport97 %Increase in Debt3 %Gross Proceedsfrom sale of assetsCapital Funding– OrganisationalSupportHow this contributes to the district’s wellbeingSociallyOur residents expect council services to be delivered promptlyand efficiently. Our support functions provide the systems andprocesses needed to meet residents’ expectations in how werespond to their issues and concerns, and in our service deliver.EconomicallyOne of our roles is to facilitate business relationships andopportunities to encourage industry to the district. We also workto streamline our processes and systems so that we can make iteasier for business to relocate and establish in Waikato district.EnvironmentallyOrganisational support provides the back-up to the staff thatplan and deliver the services, so they can do so in such a waythat our environment is protected and maintained.CulturallyAll our systems and processes recognise the need to workclosely with iwi and other diverse cultures within our district,ensuring we communicate appropriately, and work with themso that their requirements are met.