Annual Plan 2016-17 - Approved by Council 27 June 2016

2. Key Corporate Functions and Strategic Actions 2016-2017
The strategic actions outlined in this Annual Plan are referenced to the relevant sections of the Strategic
Delivery Plan 2015-2020.
2.1 Governance
The elected Council is responsible for providing leadership and good governance to the Kingborough
community. The Council is required to operate within the legislative framework established for local
government in Tasmania. The Council is required to appoint a General Manager for a term not
exceeding five years and the Local Government Act 1993 outlines the role of the General Manager. The
General Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Council is provided with professional advice and
support in its strategies and policy making roles.
Expenditure
(Revenue)
Net Cost
$
Governance:
Elected Council
Executive
Management
This includes the Mayor and Councillors’ expenses and associated
support, including the conduct of Council elections. It also provides
for a wide range of civic and community programs including
Kingborough’s Sister City relationship, donations to community
groups, the Kingborough Enterprise Centre, LGAT, STCA, Derwent
Estuary Program monitoring and emergency services.
Provides strategic leadership and direction to Council through the
coordination of resources. Focuses on managing the operations of
Council in a professional manner and in accordance with the
legislative requirements and Council policies. Manages the delivery
of the Council’s strategic and secretariat function including Council
agendas and minutes, the management of organisational policies
and By-laws, and attendance to Council’s statutory and legislative
imperatives. 3,934,128
(27,533,000)
(23,598,873)
Emergency
Management
In accordance with statutory requirements Council has an obligation
to contribute to emergency management.
75,523
(500)
75,023
Fire Accounts
In accordance with statutory requirements, Council collects State
Government levies from property owners for the operations of
volunteer and permanent fire brigades. 1,458,080
(1,458,080)
0
Key Actions from the Strategic Delivery Plan
1.6.1.1 Continue to develop and implement Council’s Emergency Management Plan and
Community Recovery Plan and educate and protect residents and property owners
about all potential hazards.
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Approved by Council on 27 June 2016