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

1.6.1.2 Coordinate a community based Emergency Management Committee and organise
activities that ensure the community’s readiness for emergency situations.
1.6.1.5 Develop and implement the Kingborough Bushfire Hazard Management Policy.
1.6.2.2 Determine the capacity of local communities to respond to natural disasters and their
potential increase in frequency or severity due to climate change.
1.6.2.3 Maintain the Resilience Kingborough website and utilise other social media and
communication options to raise community awareness.
5.1.3.1 Implement a program of local community consultation that aims to obtain more
information about particular issues of local concern.
5.1.3.2 Review the existing Special and Advisory Committees of Council and identify the need
for any additional Committees.
5.2.1.1 Actively participate in both the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority and the Local
Government Association of Tasmania.
5.2.2.1 Explore opportunities for resource sharing with other Councils, together with any other
relevant organisation.
5.2.2.2 Provide a clear public statement that outlines Council’s position on such matters
relating to Council amalgamations and revise this as necessary.
5.2.3.1 Develop a list of prioritised issues and associated lobbying strategies that can then be
used as the basis of an active advocacy program implemented by the Mayor and
General Manager.
5.2.3.2 Advocate for improved access to NBN and other telecommunication services to all areas
of Kingborough.
6.1.1.1 Develop and maintain an integrated strategic and operational planning process that
meets legislative requirements.
6.1.3.1 Maintain a set of policies that set clear directions and form a basis for Council in
applying correct processes and procedures.
6.1.4.3 Investigate the relocation of the Council Depot and the future development and/or
disposal of the existing property.
6.2.2.2 Regularly review and update governance and corporate policies and procedures to
ensure they are up to date.
6.2.2.3 Support the outcomes of the staff engagement survey, undertake further consultation
and increase staff involvement in developing service delivery improvements.
6.3.1.2 Conduct and report on an efficiency review of Council’s regulatory activities with the
aim to eliminate any unnecessary ‘red tape’.
6.3.2.1 Prepare a coordinated inter-departmental compliance and enforcement policy with
associated procedures that ensure a consistent whole of council approach.
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Approved by Council on 27 June 2016