Annual Report Summary 2011 - 2012 - City of Monash

CEO’s MessageCouncil has been busy in 2011-12, continuing to provide highquality services to our community while also launching severalexciting new projects.AdvocacyWe have taken a strong stanceon two issues: reducing the harmcaused by problem gambling andpreventing family violence. We havebeen leading a campaign for theState Government to change thelaws to reduce the high concentrationof electronic gaming machines invulnerable communities. We havealso taken a proactive approach topreventing violence against women,and will soon begin a $1 million threeyearpartnership project to reduce theincidence of violence against womenand children.Capital worksOver the past 12 months, we haveinvested $35.4 million in expandingand improving local communityinfrastructure. Local residents andbusinesses will benefit from theadditional 351 car parks providedas part of the $17.3 millionenvironmentally-friendly building inEuneva Avenue, Glen Waverley andfrom a beautification of Oakleigh’spopular Eaton Mall.Sustainability focusCouncil allocated an additional$200,000 from its 2011-12 Budgetto implement actions from itsEnvironmentally Sustainable RoadMap. The four-year plan sets outactions to meet measurable targetsfor energy, water, waste and food,natural environment, transport, andplanning and design. We are makinggood progress, with the installationof energy efficient lighting at fivecommunity centres reducinggreenhouse gas emissions 14%.Celebrating diversityWe are so pleased that Monashremains one of the most vibrant andculturally diverse municipalities inVictoria. Data from the 2011 Censusrevealed that nearly half (45%)of Monash’s residents were bornoverseas. We will keep reviewingour services and programs toensure they meet the specific needsof our community.Finally, I would like to thank theCouncillors and staff of the City ofMonash for welcoming me back tothe organisation as Chief Executive.I would like to thank former CEODavid Conran for his excellentstewardship of the Council over theprevious 17 years.Dr Andi DiamondAnnual Report Summary 2011-2012 5