Section 1 - Pittwater Council

IntroductionOur PlanPittwater Council’s 2009-2013 Management Plan was produced in accordance with the Local GovernmentAct 1993. The Plan identifies the key actions that will be undertaken by Council over the coming four-yearperiod to meet the community’s needs.The Management Plan establishes the overall operating framework for all Council activities and is thefoundation on which all other organisational plans, such as business unit and individual performance plans,are based.The Management Plan also provides an instrument of public accountability and the basis for measuringthe performance of the Council. Progress on Pittwater’s Management Plan is reported every quarter viaCouncil’s Quartely Report and the Plan is reviewed and placed on public exhibition annually.Pittwater Council’s Draft Management Plan was placed on public exhibition from 21 April 2009 to 22May 2009 and public submissions received during this period were considered and changes made to thedocument where relevant.The Pittwater Council Management Plan was adopted by Council on 15 June and will come into operationon 1 July 2009.Section 1 – OverviewThis section provides an overview of Pittwater’s community and Council including the strategic directionfor Pittwater; a snapshot of Pittwater’s demographic profile; introducing your Councillors; Council’sorganisational structure, vision, mission and values; where your Council dollar goes each year; and Council’scustomer service charter.Section 2 – Statutory StatementsThis section outlines all statutory information that is required under the Local Government Act, includingstatements on the environment, stormwater management, waste and pollution, human resource activityand access & equity; a schedule of business and commercial undertakings; and a schedule of assetreplacement and sales.Section 3 – FinancialsThis section outlines Council’s financial information including Council’s revenue policy; a statement ofordinary and special rates & charges; pricing policy; proposed external borrowings statement; one andfour-year consolidated, operating, cash flow statements and balance sheets.Section 4 – Operational PlanThis section is divided into the five key directions, with each key direction outlining a four-year strategyaction plan as well as a one-year budget for Council activities and a Capital Improvements Program.Section 5 – Fees & ChargesThis section details the full range of 2009-2010 fees and charges that Council is authorised to charge.4