Bulletin (PDF 18.3 MB) - City of Armadale

Information BulletinCorrespondence & PapersPage Cor-6For further information please contact EnvironmentPolicy Officer, Sarah Molloy on 92132049 or emailsmollov@waJqa.asn.auNRM FUNDING AVAILABLE TO LOCALGOVERNMENTSThe State Government has announced a $3 millionnatural resource management (NRM) funding round toconduct projects addressing land, water or marineissues, biodiversity conservation and biosecurity. LocalGovernments are eligible to apply and proposals ofbetween $10,000 and $50,000 can be submitted untilFriday, 7 January, 2011.For a copy of the funding gUidelines and applicationform please go to:http://www.nrm.wa.gov.au/stateNRMprogram.htmFor assistance with an application or further informationplease contact Environment Policy Manager, JessicaSheppard, on 9213 2027 or emailjsheppard@walga.asn.au.WA LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY 2011 -ORDER FORMThe 2011 Local Government Directory is currently inproduction and will be distributed in January 2011, withan order form included in this week's mailbag. Whenordering, please remember that two complimentarycopies are provided as part of your Council'Ssubscription to WALGA.To receive your. Council'S allocated complimentarycopies as well as any additional copies, order formsmust be completed and returned by Friday, 10December.For further information, please contact Public RelationsAssistant, Portia Jones on 9213 2085 or emailpjones@waJqa.asn.au2011 BANNERS IN THE TERRACE COMPETITIONA reminder to all Local Governments to please startdiscussing the possibi lity of entering the 2011 Bannersin the Terrace competition with local schools andcommunity groups.Info packs will be issued to all Council CEOs in lateJanuary and wil l feature all dates and details of thecompetition as well as the theme for the 2011 WA LocalGovernment Convention and Trade Exhibition .For further information, please contact Public RelationsAssistant, Portia Jones on 9213 2085 or emailpjones@walqa.asn.auOFFICER TRAINING JANUARY - MARCH 2011Inlroduction to the Local Government ActDate:Time:Monday, 31 January9:00pm - 4:30pmVenue: WA Local Government AssociationCost$395.00 (plus GST)Procedure Development in Local GovernmentDate'Thursday, 24 FebruaryTime: 9:00am - 4:30pmVenue: WA Local Government AssociationCost$395.00 (GST exempt)Policy Development for OfficersDate:Time:Friday, 25 February9:00am - 4:30pmVenue: WA Local Government AssociationCost$395.00 (GST exempt)Preparing Agendas and Minutes in LocalGovernmentDate:Wednesday, 2 MarchTime: 9:00am - 4:30pmVenue: WA Local Government AssociationCost$395.00 (GST exempt)Executive Assistants Workshop (2 Day)Date:Time:Tuesday, 15 March - Wednesday, 16 March9:00am - 4:30pmVenue: WA Loca l Government AssociationCost·$395.00 (plus GST) per dayFor further information, please contactCoordinator, Melika Aydin on 9213 2098maydin@walqa.asn.auTraintngor emailFREE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE - DRY SEASONRELIEFLocal communities in WA are struggling with thefinancial, social and psychological implications of thecurrent severe dry season. In response to theseconcerns, arrangemenls have been put in place, andLocal Governments are actively involved in providingassistance through implementing State and Federalprograms, deferring rates, and organising socialactivities to bring communities a sense of hope.A pamphlet resou rce, Contact Numbers for FreeSupport and Assistance can be downloaded alhttp://www.agric.wa.gov.au/objtwr/imported assets/con tenUlwe/cli/adv/support directory. pdf and includesinformation on the 24-hour support lines, counsel ling,financial support and information services, generalhealth, and a pilot of drought reform measures.In particular local farmers or bus inesses areencouraged to work together with their banks and cancontact these numbers:Farm planning and building farm business1800198231 .Drought Assistance hotline 13 23 16For further information or to order pamphlets pleaseconfact Sally Naughton WMH (Inc) on 9690 2277 oremail menshealth@aqric.wa.qovauDIARY DATES: WALGA ZONE MEETINGS~ Denotes Teleconference201121 January31 January7 February9 February10 FebruarySouthwest Country ZonePilbara Country ZoneSouth Metro ZoneSouth East Metro ZoneGascoyne Country Zone