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Leading an Effective and Collaborative CouncilStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionActionUpdateAction CommentsResponsibleBusiness UnitBusinessManagementImprove capability of staff throughcareer planning, training andrecruitmentDevelop annual individual andcorporate training plansCompletedIndividual training plans completed as part of the performance review processin July/August 2008. Corporate training plan adopted by senior management on4.9.08.Corporate Development& CommercialBusinessManagementIncrease Council's positivevisibility and brandingImplement Stage 2 of Pittwaterbranding into all council activitiesOngoingProgramBranding initiatives progressing. Implementation based on maintenance retrofit oras funding becomes availableUrban InfrastructureBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementBusinessManagementMake all relevant councilprocesses and decisions availableonlineEstablish a criteria and carry out anaudit to identify appropriate decisionmakingprocesses onlineMonitor compliance with theImplement a program to achieveDepartment of Local Government’scompliancebest practice guidelinesMonitor compliance with the Undertake self assessment inDepartment of Local Government’s accordance with DLG best practicebest practice guidelinesguidelines and checklistRespond to Council’s StrategicPlan with an integrated corporateplanning approachDevelop a structure / framework forintegrated corporate planningProgressingDeferred toNext QtrCompletedCompletedOnline applications now available on website for various committee positions andthe events calendar. Surveys now being conducted online. Business Units to identifyrelevant processes that may be made available online.DLG review undertaken in March 2009 but report still not available as at 30 June2009. Program to achieve compliance will be developed when report received.DLG Checklist completed and forwarded to DLG on 6th March 09. DLG reviewcompleted on 20th March 2009This action was completed in 2008/2009. Due to the nature of the new corporateplanning initiatives will be developed over time.Admin & GovernanceAdmin & GovernanceAdmin & GovernanceCorporate StrategyBusinessManagementReview and implement workforceplanning strategyReview Workforce Planning Strategyand associated dataOngoingProgramReview of LGMA web based workforce planning module completed.Corporate Development& CommercialBusinessManagementReview and implement workforceplanning strategyParticipate in Regional WorkforcePlanning InitiativeOngoingProgramParticipation in development and marketing of LGMA web based workforce planningmodule continuing.Corporate Development& CommercialBusinessManagementReview Council’s committeestructure and governance Maintain and service Council's rangeprotocols to maintain transparency of committeesand accountabilityOngoingProgram6 Council meetings and 4 reference group meetings held during 4th quarter. Inaddition A & G provided secretarial support including the preparation of agendasand minutes for 8 Development Unit meetings and 5 other Council relatedcommittees.Admin & GovernanceBusinessManagementReview Council’s committeeConduct a major review of Council’sstructure and governancecommittee structure and governanceprotocols to maintain transparencyprotocolsand accountabilityCompletedNew Committee structure adopted in October 2008 and first reference groupmeetings held in May 2009.Admin & Governance96
Leading an Effective and Collaborative CouncilStrategy Strategic Initiative 2008/2009 ActionBusinessManagementCommunityEngagement,Education &AwarenessCommunityEngagement,Education &AwarenessCommunityEngagement,Education &AwarenessCommunityEngagement,Education &AwarenessCommunityEngagement,Education &AwarenessCommunityEngagement,Education &AwarenessUndertake a coordinated lobbyprogram to lobby for identifiedStrategic Plan outcomesCoordinate Civic EventsDevelop and implement acoordinated educational programemphasising sustainabilityDevelop and implement aneffective Media Management PlanDevelop and implement aneffective Media Management PlanImplement and effectivelyresource Council’s CommunityEngagement PolicyImplement and effectivelyresource Council’s CommunityEngagement PolicyUndertake lobbying as appropriateCoordinate Civic EventsContinue to provide EducationPrograms on a range of topics(including animal care and ownership,compliance advisory service,parking, food handling, buildersadvisory service, sustainability, treemanagement)Develop and implement an effectivemedia management PlanProvide an effective media relationsserviceUndertake community consultationregarding all major Council plans andprojectsImplement Council’s CommunityEngagement PolicyActionUpdateCompletedOngoingProgramCompletedCompletedOngoingProgramOngoingProgramCompletedAction CommentsLobbying activities continued throughout 2008/2009. This has been done on anumber of fronts and has developed a number of positive outcomes.Opening of Newport recreation centre, community service awards and e-waste banlaunch on behalf of SHOROC held in June.Events included Learner Driver Training Education night, Schools road rulesinformation brochure, Newport Public School Go Green Day, Builders Night, Dineand Drive Project and design and distribution of new domestic waste calendars.Media Protocol and Corporate Communications Media Guide completed andapproved by General Manager12 Mayoral Columns/community noticeboards and one issue of Councillornewsletter, 59 media releases, 22 publications and 1 DVD featuring the Mayor allprovided during the quarter. In addition team handled 28 media enquiries.A new Corporate Community Engagement officer employed during the year hasincreased Council's level of consultation across the community.Aspects of the old Community Engagement Policy have been implemented. A newCommunity Engagement Toolkit is currently been developed that will supersede thispolicy during 2009/2010.ResponsibleBusiness UnitCorporate StrategyAdmin & GovernanceEnvironmentalComplianceAdmin & GovernanceAdmin & GovernanceCorporate StrategyCorporate Strategy97
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