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Leading an Effective and Collaborative CouncilStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementEffectively manage and maximisereturns from commercialenterpriseEffectively manage and maximisereturns from commercialenterpriseEffectively manage Council'scorporate governanceresponsibilitiesEffectively manage Council'scorporate governanceresponsibilitiesEffectively manage Council'scorporate governanceresponsibilitiesEffectively manage Council'scorporate governanceresponsibilitiesActionUpdateAction CommentsManage Council's Lease portfolio Completed Management of Council's 61 leases completed and ongoing. Finance & ITManage Council's contractsadministrationProduce Council's quarterly andannual reportProvide effective access to informationmanagementTo conduct a Councillor inductionprogramProvision of administrative support toelected CouncillorsOngoingProgramCompletedOngoingProgramOngoingProgramOngoingProgramOngoing development of a 3 year plan for introduction of a decentralisedProcurement and Tendering System nominating annual targetsCompleted for 07/08 memo sent out in June 09 to collect information to ensurethat Annual Report for 08/9 is prepared for submission to Council in Sept 09.6 Freedom of Information applications completed during 4th quarter and 180Section 12 applications. Council adopted a new Privacy Management Plan at itsmeeting held on 18th May 09. All relevant staff undertook external training inSection 12 and PIPPA during June 09.Council briefing nights utilised to provide ongoing training including meetingprocedure.This is an ongoing activity of Council that provides adminstrative support to theMayor and Councillors.ResponsibleBusiness UnitUrban InfrastructureAdmin & GovernanceAdmin & GovernanceAdmin & GovernanceCorporate StrategyBusinessManagementEffectively manage Council'sfinancial servicesProvide effective management ofCouncil's insuranceCompleted All claims managed in an efficient manner to minimises Council's risk exposure. Finance & ITBusinessManagementEffectively manage Council'sfinancial servicesProvide effective investment ofCouncil's fundsCompletedInvestment return for 2008/09 amounted to $535,000 exceeding the revisedbudget of $307,000. Global market turmoil continues with CDO's beinggrandfathered and current investments being placed with major banks / buildingsocieties.Finance & ITBusinessManagementEffectively manage Council'sfinancial servicesProduce monthly, quarterly and annualbudgets and statementsCompleted March, April and May Reports completed and submitted to Council. Finance & ITBusinessManagementEffectively manage Council'sfinancial servicesFacilitate Council's rating structureCompletedAll installments, supplementary notices etc levied for 2008/09 with rates arrearsunder policy of 5% at 4.77%Finance & IT94
Leading an Effective and Collaborative CouncilStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementEffectively manage Council'sHuman Resource and IndustrialRelations serviceEffectively manage Council'sHuman Resource and IndustrialRelations serviceEffectively manage Council'sHuman Resource and IndustrialRelations serviceEffectively manage Council'sHuman Resource and IndustrialRelations serviceEffectively manage Council'sHuman Resources and IndustrialRelations serviceEstablish a program of effectivecost reduction through continuousmonitoring of costs andsustainable purchasingEstablish baseline data anddevelop relevant targets for allstrategiesExplore viable commercialand non-commercial incomeproducing opportunitiesExplore viable commercialand non-commercial incomeproducing opportunitiesImprove capability of staff throughcareer planning, training andrecruitmentDevelop, implement and reviewCouncil's Human Resources Policy &GuidelineImplement Council's OHS Plan andSystemManage Council's industrial relationsReview and implement Council's EEO/HR PlanImplement and review Council's DDAPlanEstablish a corporate procurementteam based on a centralised /decentralised procurement modelincluding TBLEstablish baseline data and developrelevant targets for all strategiesDevelop a program that identifiesand evaluates profitable businessopportunitiesDevelop commercial partnershipsto provide car parking and financialreturn at Newport & Mona ValeDevelop a structure for a skills auditof all staffActionUpdateOngoingProgramCompletedOngoingProgramCompletedCompletedAction CommentsEnhancements to Performance Management System developed and implemented.New Salary System Guidelines developed.New Respectful Workplace Guidelines developed.2008/2009 OH&S Corporate Program completed.2 disputes successfully negotiated & resolved with unions (both disputes withdrawn)in relation to (1) Council's realignment process and (2) 38 hour week employmentof indoor staff. One dispute in train - Employer Superannuation Contributions."Review and update of Council's EEO Plan completed. Review of CorporateDevelopment Strategic Plan completed, document endorsed by senior managementon 19.3.2009.DDA action continued to be implemented and review delayed due to resourceconstraints and significant changes to legislative framework by the FederalGovernment.ResponsibleBusiness UnitCorporate Development& CommercialCorporate Development& CommercialCorporate Development& CommercialCorporate Development& CommercialCommunity, Library &Economic DevelopmentCompleted Team established. Urban InfrastructureCompletedCompletedProgressingKey performance indicators have now been developed at the key direction level ofCorporate Strategythe Management Plan. These operational KPIs will be monitored on an annual basis.Program submitted to senior management on 25.6.2009 and endorsed in principlesubject to inclusion of some additional projects.Corporate Development& CommercialCommercial partnership with Woolworths Ltd developed that proposes a 303 spacedecked public carpark at Council's Foamcrest Avenue, Newport site and sale of Corporate DevelopmentCouncil land for $4.55m. The Council authorised contract documents for the project & Commercialon 2.3.2009.Completed Structure for skills audit completed. Audit to be conducted in 2009/2010.Corporate Development& Commercial95
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