2017/2018 Annual Report Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council

2017/2018 ANNUAL REPORT NAPRANUM ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL

Table of Contents WELCOME ...... 3 COUNCIL STATEMENTS ...... 4

COUNCIL VISION ...... 4 MAYORS MESSAGE ...... 6 A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO ...... 8 NAPRANUM PROFILE ...... 10 ABOUT NAPRANUM ...... 11

FACILITIES AND SERVICE ...... 11 HEALTH...... 11 WEATHER...... 11 SHOPPING ...... 11 POST OFFICE SERVICES ...... 11 ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS ...... 11 NAPRANUM AGED & DISABILITY SERVICES ...... 12 EDUCATION ...... 12 OTHER FACILITIES ...... 12 ACCOMMODATION ...... 12 OUR COUNCIL ...... 13

ELECTED COUNCIL 2016-2020 ...... 14 CEO ...... 15 Organisational Structure 2017 - ...... 16 COUNCIL DEPARTMENTS ...... 17

OPERATIONS DIVISON ...... 17 Napranum Youth Centre - Extension ...... 17 Community Farm Development ...... 17 Community Housing ...... 17 Workshop Refit and Modernisation ...... 17 Fleet Management ...... 17 Waterfront Development ...... 18 Essential Services ...... 18 Water and Sewerage ...... 18 Water ...... 18 Sewerage ...... 19 Environmental Health ...... 19 Warehouse Management ...... 19

THE NANUM WUNGTHIM RANGERS ...... 20 Traditional Owner Engagement ...... 20 Turtle Conservation ...... 20 Visitor Management ...... 21 Community Education ...... 21 Bio Security ...... 21 Fire Management ...... 21 Quoll Conservation ...... 22 Pest Animal and Plant Management ...... 22 Training and Professional Development ...... 22 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION ...... 23

NAPRANUM AGED AND DISABILITY SERVICES ...... 23

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Funding: ...... 24 Training: ...... 24 Service Accreditation: ...... 24

NAPRANUM EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE ...... 24 ADMINISTRATION ...... 26 CEMETERY ...... 26 YOUTH CENTRE ...... 26 ANZAC DAY 25TH APRIL 2018 ...... 26 NAIDOC 13 – 18 AUGUST 2017 ...... 27 HAVE YOUR SAY DAY ...... 27 NAPRANUM BUS SERVICE ...... 27 CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION ...... 28

EMPLOYEES ...... 28 BUILDINGS ...... 28 LOCAL LAWS ...... 28 IT DEPARTMENT ...... 28 WEBSITE ...... 29 CORPORATE POLICY ...... 29 DISASTER MANAGEMENT ...... 29 FINANCE DIVISION ...... 29

FINANCE ...... 29 STATUTORY PERFORMANCE REPORT 2017-2018 ...... 30

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL REPORT ...... 30 Statement of Comprehensive Income ...... 30 Statement of Financial Position ...... 32

EXPENDITURE ...... 33 FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RATIOS...... 34 PARTICULAR RESOLUTIONS ...... 35 COUNCILLORS ...... 36 OTHER FACILITIES ...... 36 Mayor ...... 36 Councillors ...... 36 Additional Support for Councillors ...... 36

CONDUCT AND PERFORMANCE OF COUNCILLORS ...... 37 ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION COMPLAINTS ...... 38 OVERSEAS TRAVEL ...... 38 EXPENDITURE ON GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS ...... 38 OTHER CONTENTS ...... 39 SPECIAL RATES OR CHARGES ...... 39 INVITATIONS TO CHANGE TENDERS...... 39 REGISTERS ...... 40 COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY COMPLAINTS ...... 40 SENIOR STAFF REMUNERATION...... 41 Audit Report on Audited Financial Statements ...... 41 Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council Financial Statements – Year end 30 June 2018 ...... 42

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WELCOME This Annual Report provides the opportunity to report back to council clients, both internal and external, of our performance for the year under review. Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council through its Mayor, councillors and staff provide services to the residents living in Napranum community. Napranum, meaning ‘meeting place’, is located 819 kilometres North West of Cairns on the western side of the Cape York Peninsula. Napranum is home to approximately 957 Indigenous people (2016 census) who are descended from as many as 40 different groups from around Cape York Peninsula. As a fully-fledged local Government Shire Council, the council is required under the Local Government Act 2009, to prepare and adopt an Annual Report for each financial year. In addition, the report is also required to have a section on community financial reporting in a form that is readily understood by the community members. This annual report provides a snapshot of the council’s performance, including the significant achievements made during the reporting period from the 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2018. It also highlights some of the challenges encountered during the reporting period as well as a guide to what lies ahead. The annual report is an important accountability tool in the council corporate governance framework to enable objective assessment to be made on the efficiency, effectiveness and overall operations at the council. This Annual Report and other useful information on the council will be available on the council website at www.napranum.qld.gov.au We welcome your feedback and suggestions on our Annual Report. Please direct your comments to Chief Executive Officer email [email protected].

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COUNCIL STATEMENTS Council shares the Vision and Values identified by the Community during the development of the 10 Year Plan

Five values identified by the community are 1. Community Ownership We take responsibility to create a community that belongs to us. 2. Accountability All our actions are transparent, seen, felt and heard. 3. Community Engagement Listening and hearing with mutual respect... Creating a sense of belonging 4. Fairness Community in unity and focused effort. 5. Working Together 1000 deadly voices singing the same song.

COUNCIL VISION Our Legacy is the creation of a sustainable community based on choice, trust and respect! - Council Vision

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Key Result Areas from the 5 Year Corporate Plan 2017 – 2022 are:

A. Financial Management

 Responsible Financial Management with efficient and timely cost controls

B. Strong Cultural Wellbeing

 Revival of Culture

 Seeing, being, knowing, doing

 Every focus to come back to culture

C. Healthy and Safe Community with strong relationships

 Community Ownership

 Community Engagement

 Improvement in services

 Community Accountability to ensure a safe and healthy Community

 Support for strong Men's, Women's and Youth Groups

D. Skilled and Educated Community

 Improvement in Educational Services

 Community and Parental responsibility

E. Good Governance

 Uphold and promote ethical standards of practice supported by policies and procedures that are audited, monitored, reviewed and reported.

F. Economically progressive and prosperous Community

 Support for Local Business

 Focus on Economic Development.

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MAYORS MESSAGE On reflection, this year has been a very productive year for the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council and the Community. Firstly, on behalf of the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, I would like to pay my respects to the Traditional Owners of the land in which we continue to share and develop on behalf of the Community.

The annual report of the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council for the period of 1st July 2017 – 30th June 2018 continues to demonstrate our Council staff motivation backed by increased training and professional development. It prides me that council’s team of extremely dedicated workers are still first and foremost committed to the Council’s value statement and Vision. I commend our staff on their ongoing commitment to delivering essential services to our community and completing current and upcoming key community development projects.

This year Council has overseen the reinvigoration of the development on the Napranum Waterfront Project. The project itself is a part of the community 10 year plan and has been in the pipeline for one of the communities’ most anticipated projects. The Council hopes to see this project complete by mid next year in time for the next Cape York tourist season. I also highly commend the Council and the Administration team for the massive success of running the Cape famous Ruchook Cultural Festival this year. The festival was a much needed event that reminded families of their community culture and family roots. The event was filled with well-known performers, cultural workshops, fun & games and deliciously amazing cultural food on display. Festival goers got to learn a great deal of our home community along with its rich history of culture. We hope to see more people at our next one. Council also completed the community masterplan and was also successful in securing much needed funding for master planning for community drainage including scoping redesign of the football oval.

As always, I am proud and honoured to continue my role as Mayor of our unique community. As a Council we will continue to practice good governance through transparency, accountability and meaningful engagement.

The coming year will focus on a number of key areas including:

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 Finalise of W4Qld community development projects that includes the farm, takeaway store, workshop, community irrigation and playground upgrades  Construction of footpaths throughout the community and sealing of the Ruchook ground access road  Establishment of Cultural Keeping Place  Implementing new Local Laws  Continuous growth and improvement in economic development I am looking forward to working with my fellow councillors, council management our non-government and non-government partners and the Community over the coming year to progress the best outcomes for our community.

Cr Rex Burke

Mayor

Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council

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A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO NASC Chief Executive Officer Foreword to 2017/2018 Annual Report It is with great pleasure to present the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council [NASC] Annual Report for 2017/2018. This report is compiled pursuant to the Section 182 of the Queensland Local Government Regulation 2012. Building upon the past year, once again the NASC team have achieved excellent operational and financial results throughout the year. And as promised, council have worked towards several major infrastructure projects for the community. Among these are the Working for Queensland Projects including Farm infrastructure upgrade, Workshop Modernisation, Magiq Financial Software installation, Takeaway Store upgrade, final stages of the Waterfront project and completion of the Napranum Youth Centre Upgrade. These key projects continue to demonstrate Council’s commitment to the early delivery of quality infrastructure that meets the needs of our diverse and unique community. The NASC team continue to stand as a collective and remain committed to achieving councils’ vision and goals as articulated in the NASC Strategic Corporate Plan 2017 – 2022. Key Achievements

 Finalisation of Napranum Master Plan

 Commencement of works on the Napranum Men’s Hub

 Napranum finalist for the 2020 Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme (AACAP)

 Developing Business Case and Project Management training for staff

 Governance and financial management training for councillors as per Belcarra recommendations

 Securing funding to undertake Napranum Drainage Master Plan

 Modernisation of council’s financial management software

 Maintaining statutory compliance with Budget and Operational Plan adoption

 Continuation of Napranum Township Indigenous Land Use Agreement [ILUA] process

 Commencement of Napranum Splash Pad Project

 NASC achieving an unmodified audit opinion for 2017/18

 Continue to deliver on BAS upgrade and maintenance program and continuation of councils capital works program

 Strengthened intergovernmental relationships through the reinvigoration of the Local Network Forum targeting local responses

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 Building strong connections through far north Qld region and with large urban council enhanced relationships with respective councils and CEO’s. For example, as member of the Torres and Cape Indigenous Councillors Alliance.

 Strengthen liaison with the Western Cape Communities Coordinating Committee and its Sub-Committees including ELY Trust.

 Continued dialogue and productive working relationships with both the Australian and State Government.

 Continued appraisal of organisational policies pursuant to being statutory compliance. The Year ahead Whilst progress reflects progressive service improvements, there continues to be challenges. The focus will be to further strengthen and streamline the organisation and its operations to enable the NASC to expand and expedite service delivery to the residents of the Napranum community. The following interventions or actions will be prioritised in the year ahead:

 review service delivery arrangements against council’s perceived core business inclusive of contractual service arrangement, our operations, systems and processes

 continuation and finalisation of capital works program including Working for Qld projects

 continue to address the potential financial and operational risks as identified in collaboration with the Auditor-General Office and introducing corrective measures towards obtaining an improved audit report

 Instilling a culture of performance and continuous improvement within the NASC

 Promoting good governance, financial discipline and sound management principles

 Implement statutory compliance workshops or information sessions targeted at employees and Councillors I extend my sincere gratitude to all our partners, NASC staff and Councillors for their continued commitment to enhancing the lives of the residence of Napranum Community.

For further information I encourage all to access the Annual Report on www.napranum.qld.gov.au

Other documents of interest is the NASC Strategic Corporate Plan 2017 – 2022.

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NAPRANUM PROFILE Napranum is a small community on the Cape York Peninsula in remote Far North Queensland. The Napranum Aboriginal Community Council was established in 1989 and continues with unaltered boundaries under the name of Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council (2005). Napranum Aboriginal Shire comprising several parts has an area of 1995 square km, is 15 km north-west and north-east of Weipa. Napranum has a mini-supermarket, a community health centre, a Daycare, pre-school, an aged care centre and a cultural ground which is the venue for an annual cultural festival. As with many remote communities’ infrastructure and service access continues to be a major challenge. A housing subdivision has recently be completed allowing for the construction of new houses for the people of Napranum. There is also greater emphasis on establishing the community farm operationally. The main employment sector was local government administration, 29.6% of total employment. Some residents of Napranum (16.9%) are employed by Rio Tinto at its Bauxite operation in Weipa and surrounds. There were originally five main clan groups with a history dating back many thousands of years. Formerly known as Weipa South, Napranum which means ‘meeting place’ was established in 1898 by Moravian missionaries on behalf of the Presbyterian church. The original mission site at 20 mile was relocated to the Jessica Point site in 1932 due to an outbreak of malaria. At this time most of the people were Awngthim but soon different tribes and clans were brought from Old Mapoon. In 1955 a geologist, Henry Evans, discovered that the red cliffs on the Aboriginal reserve, previously remarked on by the early Dutch explorers and Matthew Flinders, were actually enormous deposits of bauxite - the ore from which aluminium is made. The “Comalco Act of 1957” revoked the reserve status, giving the company 5,760 square km of Aboriginal reserve land on the west coast of the peninsula and 5,135 square km on the east coast of Aboriginal-owned land. Mining commenced in 1960. The mission became a government settlement in 1966 with continued attempts by Comalco to relocate the whole community elsewhere. The company then built a new town for its workers on the other side of the bay. In 2006, 43.8% of census respondents recorded their religion as Uniting Church, reflecting the fact that the Presbyterian Church administered the former mission. Napranum eventually received DOGIT status on 28th October 1988, and has its own community council separate from the Shire of Cook.

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ABOUT NAPRANUM

FACILITIES AND SERVICE HEALTH The Shire has a Queensland Health Primary Health Care Centre, which provides basic health care services. Cases that are more serious are referred to the Weipa Integrated Health Services. The hospital facility contains primary health care, emergency and medical imaging, day surgery, acute care accommodation, aged care accommodation, mortuary, support services, administration, staff accommodation plus a co-located ambulance service with on-call accommodation for Cairns.

WEATHER The climate of Cape York Peninsula is tropical and at times hot and humid. The tropical wet season runs from November to April and the tropical dry season from May to October. Temperature averages are 32.8 °C daily maximum and 22 °C overnight minimum

SHOPPING All residents do their major household shopping in Weipa. Napranum has a Supermarket that is open 7 days a week.

POST OFFICE SERVICES Council provides a small post office in Napranum, which distributes mail only. The community post office, which is located in the council building, is open on weekdays from 9am to 2pm

ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS Napranum is what is considered under the Queensland Government liquor licensing as a restricted. The Napranum restricted area is the Napranum Aboriginal Shire including all public and private places. This includes all waterways where both banks are within the shire.

The section of the Peninsula Development Road that passes through the shire is excluded from the restricted area.

No alcohol or homebrew and homebrew equipment is allowed in restricted areas.

For more information please see the alcohol reforms page at www.datsip.qld.gov.au There are serious penalties for breaching the alcohol limits. Police have the power to stop and search all vehicles, boats etc. coming into a restricted area.

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NAPRANUM AGED & DISABILITY SERVICES Napranum Aged and Disability Services (NADS) conducts community outreach for aged clients (over 50 years of age) and those with disabilities (up to 50 years of age). Most clients live in Napranum, although we also service limited clients in Weipa. The centre has up to 4 independent living units and 1 respite room based at the Centre. Currently there are 4 clients residing in these units. There are a total of 6 clients with disabilities (Queensland Community Care), 28 Commonwealth Home Support Program clients and 16 Commonwealth Home Care Package clients. The Centre delivers a range of services including: meals, social support (individual and group), transport, assisting clients with shopping, medical appointments, personal care and domestic assistance. Refer report below in Community Services

EDUCATION The Napranum Early Childhood Centre, (Kindergarten and Pre-School) is operated by council and has been functioning within the community for 40 years. The NECC is affiliated with the Crèche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland, (C&K) indicating that a centre has reached prescribed high standards in relation to buildings and facilities, safety, qualifications of staff and delivery of educational curricula. Refer report below in Community Services

OTHER FACILITIES Napranum has a football oval and community hall. Other facilities include the Napranum Youth Centre, PCYC, PaL (Parents and Learning), Justice Group, Men’s Group, Napranum Safe House, Basketball Court, Tennis Court, Boat Ramp and the Saint Barnabus Uniting Church.

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is available in Weipa (approximately 13km away). It is strongly recommended that visitors who intend to visit Napranum make reservations at least one month before the date of arrival as there is high demand for accommodation during the winter (dry season) when many visitors from the southern states arrive for holiday and fishing.

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OUR COUNCIL The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council has five elected representatives who are responsible for formulating council policies, corporate plan, operational plan, adopting council budget and making decisions to achieve council goals. The shire is undivided for electoral purposes. Each councillor represents the overall public interest of the whole area, although council has adopted a portfolio management system. The current Council was elected at the last election that was held on 19 March 2016. A Bi election was held March 2018 due to the resignation of Cr Fiona Wirrer-George. Cr Marie Pitt was the successful candidate Councillors provide the most direct form of representation to the community. Each of them brings an individual perspective to the decisions council must make on behalf of the community. Background information on each of the councillors as well as details for each councillor is provided in the following pages. Acceptance of the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and Councillors are signified by their declaration of office. This declaration requires the elected members to fulfil the duties of office by acting faithfully and impartially to the best of their judgment and ability and to agree to uphold the council code of conduct. In addition Councillors are required to complete a set of forms on Councillor’s interests. To represent the community effectively Councillors are required to attend ordinary monthly council meetings and any other special meeting and to vote on all matters that require a decision or abstain from taking part in the discussions and voting on issues where they have conflict of interest. The role of the Councillors and the Mayor is set out in the Local Government Act 2009. Council authority is exercised as a whole, with decisions being made by the council in the best interest of the community. In this regard the Act provides guidance to the Mayor and Councillors on what their roles and responsibilities are and the code of conduct expected of them to observe. The code of conduct provides for penalties ranging from reprimand to disqualification from office. All these are intended to safeguard against the misuse, abuse and miscarriage of power and authority by the elected members.

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ELECTED COUNCIL 2016-2020

Elected as Councillor 2012, Re-elected as Mayor in 2016. Cr Burke has lived in Napranum most of his life, he previously worked as a Warehouse Officer with Rio Tinto Weipa but resigned from this position when he was elected as Mayor in the by-election on 31/10/2015. Mayor Burke’s portfolios is Housing and Environment

Elected as Councillor in 2016. This is Cr Schuh’s first term as Councillor. Cr Schuh previously worked for the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council as Preschool Director. She has lived in the Weipa Napranum Area all her life and has a bachelor degree in Education. Cr. Schuh’s portfolios are Municipal Services, Small Business, Training and Development. Cr Schuh was appointed Deputy Mayor effective 1st January 2018.

Elected as Councillor in 2016. This is Cr Bosuen’s second term as Councillor she was originally on Council back in 2000. Cr Bosuen has lived in Napranum all her life. Cr. Bosuen’s portfolio is Administration and Alcohol Management

Elected as Councillor 2012, Re-elected as Councillor in 2016. Cr Charger has lived in Napranum all her life. Cr. Charger’s portfolio is Education and Social services.

Elected as Councillor in the March 2018 By-Election this is Cr. Pitt’s first term in Local Government. Cr Pitts’s portfolio is Health, Sports, Recreation and the Arts

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Cr Wirrer-George is from a predominately performing arts background and has a Bachelor of Education, Masters in Education and has recently qualified for a PHD. She also has 5 book publications. Cr Wirrer George resigned the Deputy Mayor role effective 31st Dec 2017 and as a councillor at the January 2018 Council meeting.

CEO

Ilario Sabatino Mr. Ilario Sabatino was appointed the Chief Executive Officer 15th May 2017

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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 2017 - Council endorsed on 27th June 2017 a new Organisational Structure to commence effective 3rd July 2017

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COUNCIL DEPARTMENTS

OPERATIONS DIVISON The Operations Division comprises the areas of housing, essential services, parks and gardens, fleet management, cemeteries, waste management, the Nanum Wungthim Rangers, a warehouse store and bus services. The division consisted of a staff of 56 as at June 30 2018. The Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is almost self-sufficient with many trades represented in the workforce; these include carpenters, electricians, plumbers, boilermakers, mechanics, glaziers and a cabinet maker. Council also has a parks and gardens team dedicated to keeping the various entities and public spaces in good condition. Other specialist trades are contracted in as the need arises. Council encourages local residents to take on apprenticeships and traineeships and a number of our tradesmen have completed their training at Napranum. The highlights this financial year include:

NAPRANUM YOUTH CENTRE - EXTENSION This project involved the construction of a 170 m2 extension to the existing facility including an enclosed barbeque area and picnic seating as well as the provision of various internal games facilities.

COMMUNITY FARM DEVELOPMENT This project has continued with the refurbishment of all out buildings, rebuilding the toilets and the farm shed and installation of security fencing. Future work will include an upgraded access and extension to the farm residence. This project has been funded by the Work for Queensland 2017/19 round.

COMMUNITY HOUSING Council contracts to Building asset Services to provide services ranging from maintenance, to full upgrades of Community Housing. During the financial year, our workforce completed upgrades to 13 dwellings

WORKSHOP REFIT AND MODERNISATION This project is also funded under the Work for Queensland 2017-19 round. To date there has been an extensive internal refit including lighting and security systems. The mechanical workshop is currently staffed by a mechanical supervisor and a qualified mechanic who service Council’s plant and vehicle fleet. Council has also purchased the latest equipment to complement the expertise of the team and improve efficiency.

FLEET MANAGEMENT Council is currently upgrading its light vehicle fleet with eight light utilities and one light truck, purchased during the financial year. This process will continue until all aged vehicles have been retired.

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WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT This work is funded under DTMR. To date, the works competed include the landscaping, footpaths, half basketball court and picnic shelters. Works still to be completed include the splash park and some playground equipment.

Fig: Part of Waterfront development including picnic shelters and Basketball Court

ESSENTIAL SERVICES Essential services division is responsible for the management of the water supply and sewerage within the community, making sure that both services are maintained to minimise disruptions.

WATER AND SEWERAGE This project was completed this financial year and included the provision of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) program and a new chlorine disinfection system. This important upgrade will improve reliability of supply and consistency in the quality of water for the Napranum community.

WATER Council operates a modern chlorination plant to provide a continuous supply of potable water to the community. To further improve the reliability of the disinfection system, a project to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and install a gaseous chlorine plant was completed during the year. The reticulation system is sampled for free chlorine on a daily basis to ensure the plant is operating within the current guidelines. Fig: Gaseous Chlorine Plant Council is required by legislation, to provide a Drinking Water Quality Management Plan to the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy. This report details various Key Performance Indicators that can be found at http://www.napranum.qld.gov.au/nasc/documents/publication-scheme

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SEWERAGE To monitor and maintain the community Sewerage System to provide a healthy environment for all community members. Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council has an effective sewage collection system and a primary treatment system in the form of evaporative lagoons.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH This program aims to protect the health of the community through improved Environmental Health and Animal Management practices. Environmental health encompasses the prevention, assessment, correction and control of adverse environmental factors that affect public health by promoting, creating and maintaining healthy environments. Our environment includes natural environments such as land, air and water, as well as built environments such as houses, buildings, and other infrastructure.

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT Councils ‘Warehouse Management System’ “WMS” is continuing to make stock accountability and movement easier and links in to MYOB at the administration office. Extensive work by dedicated warehouse and finance staff has allowed for improved accountability and tracking of stock held and moved through Councils warehouse with cataloguing and recording progressing to stock codes. This makes accounting for materials used for specific jobs to be tracked more efficiently and accurately.

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THE NANUM WUNGTHIM RANGERS The Napranum Land and Sea Management Program has been running since 2010. The rangers undertake land management work on the Napranum DOGIT. The Napranum DOGIT covers an area of 202,000ha and is governed by the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council. The land and sea country of the Napranum DOGIT is of high natural and cultural conservation value being home to a number of threatened and endangered plant and animal species and is home to the traditional lands of the Algnith, Anathangayth, Mpakwithi, Thaynakwith, Wathayn and Yupungathi clan groups. Funding for this program is generously granted by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet through the Working on Country Program and Cape York NRM.

TRADITIONAL OWNER ENGAGEMENT Steering committee meetings are held bi-monthly at the ranger base in Napranum. Representatives from the Algnith, Anathangayth, Mpakwithi, Thaynakwith, Wathayn and Yupungathi clan groups are in attendance at all meetings and traditional owners provide their input into the work plans of the rangers.

Fig: Aluminium cages protect nests from predators Fig: Turtle leaves the beach after laying her eggs

TURTLE CONSERVATION The rangers visited Pennefather Beach twice a week for 3 months from mid-July to mid-September to conduct daytime patrols where they recorded the numbers of nests laid, number of nests predated and they erected 30 aluminium cages to protect the nests from further predation by pigs and wild dogs. The rangers spent 18 days patrolling a section of beach 46km long. 255 nests were recorded and 209 of these nests hatched which is a 82% success rate which is much higher than in previous years indicating that the rangers are having good success in protecting the nests from predation. In 2018 the rangers continues their wild dog trapping program along the dunes of Pennefather Beach. 27 traps were set over a two week period and 12 dogs were trapped and humanely destroyed. The rangers are working tirelessly and having success in improving the hatchling success rate of Olive Ridley and Flatback turtles in the Gulf of Carpentaria

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VISITOR MANAGEMENT During 2018 new Local Government Laws were finalised to govern access to the DOGIT Lands. The new permitting system is currently in operation. The rangers have worked in partnership with Napranum Aboriginal Shire Councillors, Traditional Owners and Council staff members to ensure that visitors are managed in a way that protects habitat for threatened species, limits access to culturally sensitive areas and limits the further spread of invasive plant species within the DOGIT lands. Fig: Information Signs

COMMUNITY EDUCATION Given the high natural and cultural conservation value of the Napranum DOGIT and the ease of accessibility to this area it is important for the rangers to undertake community education activities. In 2017/18 the rangers maintained existing signs warning visitors of the dangers to turtle conservation of driving on beaches and have erected additional signs advising visitors that Napranum DOGIT lands are owned and managed by Traditional Owners. The rangers also conducted a Junior Ranger camp at Pennefather Beach where 20 male students and 20 female students from Western Cape College learnt about turtle monitoring and conservation.

BIO SECURITY The rangers have a long term relationship with the Australian Quarantine Service (AQIS). The rangers have an annual fee for service arrangement with AQIS whereby the rangers undertake a number of community animal health, feral animal health, marine debris surveys and plant animal health surveys within the community of Napranum and across the wider DOGIT. These surveys assist AQIS to determine any animal or plant health risks that may affect the Australian Agricultural Sector and/or Australian public health. Fig: Marine debris washed up at Pennefather Beach

FIRE MANAGEMENT The rangers currently have a comprehensive fire management plan. During 2017/18 burning season the rangers implemented the priority actions identified in this plan. The aim of the plan is to prevent wildfires from burning through the Napranum DOGIT each year and destroying habitat for the native wildlife. Priority actions for the year included undertaking one aerial and a number of on-ground fire mitigation burns along the Wenlock River and the Shire Boundary. Fuel reduction burns were undertaken around infrastructure at Billy's Lagoon and Pennefather Beach. Additionally, the rangers burnt away from a number of vine thickets to prevent them from being burnt out.

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During 2017/8 the ranger program continues community consultation with Traditional Owner groups in relation to the design of the implementation phase of the Savannah Burning Scheme (Carbon Credits) for the Napranum DOGIT.

QUOLL CONSERVATION In 2018 the rangers worked in partnership with members of the environmental team from Rio Tinto to undertake a Northern Quoll survey at Billy's Lagoon using motion sensor cameras. Survey results indicate that Northern Quolls are present in significant numbers but numbers are being threatened by feral cat populations.

Data received from 111 camera traps indicated that there are at least 13 adult Northern Quolls just in the Billy’s Lagoon area. In order to protect these quolls the rangers humanely destroyed a number of wild cats.

PEST ANIMAL AND PLANT MANAGEMENT The Nanum Wungthim Rangers have a comprehensive weed management plan which guides the weed work that they undertake each year. In 2017/18 the rangers worked towards eradicating Gamba Grass at Billy's Lagoon. They continued work to control Sicklepod at Billy's Lagoon and Grader Grass at 20 Mile. Leuceana control is an ongoing project being undertaken around the community of Napranum. All weeds are controlled or eradicated using chemical and mechanical methods and the rangers have gained their ACDC qualifications. These qualifications ensure that their work practices are safe and within the law but it also provides them with the opportunity to undertake any contract weed spraying work that becomes available in the region. During the 2017/18 wet season the rangers were contracted by Cook Shire Council to undertake Gamba Grass control along a section of the Peninsula Development Road. Apart from wild dogs and wild cats, feral pigs are a concern within the Napranum DOGIT. These pigs not only predate on turtle nests but also contribute to the ecological decline of wetlands and hunting grounds. In 2017/18 one 2 day aerial pig cull along the coastal fringe of the Napranum DOGIT eradicated a total of 38 adult pigs. The number of pigs on the DOGIT lands has declined over the past few years proving that the pig control program undertaken over the past few years is proving successful.

TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT During 2017/18 the Ranger Coordinator completed his Cert IV in Conservation and Land Management. Two rangers completed their Level 2 Coxswains Course. The ranger group also built their internal capacity by attending a number of professional development and networking events including the Department of Agriculture and Water Conference held in Broome, the Regional Ranger Conference held in Cairns and the National Fire Workshop held in Canberra, in an attempt to improve their capacity to deliver good environmental outcomes for the DOGIT Lands and its Traditional Owners.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Community Services encompasses some of the key following areas within council including, reception/Post Office, events, Disaster Management, Sports and Recreation, Aged and Disability Services, Childcare and Pre- School program, Bus Services, Library, Youth, Culture and language

NAPRANUM AGED AND DISABILITY SERVICES Overview of Napranum Aged & Disability Services - Atakuny Elders Village The Centre delivers a range of services including: meals, social support (individual and group), transport, assisting clients with shopping, medical appointments, personal care and domestic assistance. Clients participate in activities based at the center e.g. bingo, hoy, craft, physiotherapy. There are also outings such as: cultural events, picnics, community center visits and fishing. Meals on Wheels are delivered to clients from Monday to Friday. The busy kitchen also provides meals for preschool (90 children). The Centre encourages visitors and welcomes carers to take part in activities. The main aim of the service is to encourage clients to remain independent for as long as possible and stay in their own homes on community. Clients: Napranum Aged and Disability Services (NADS) conducts community outreach for aged clients (over 50 years of age) and those with disabilities (up to 50 years of age). Most clients live in Napranum, although the service extends to clients in Weipa. The centre has up to 4 independent living units and 1 respite room based at the Centre. Currently there are 4 clients residing in these units. There are a total of 6 clients with disabilities (Queensland Community Care), 28 Commonwealth Home Support Program clients and 16 Commonwealth Home Care Package clients. The roll out of the NDIS is progressing and it will remain to be seen how this will impact on the clients in Napranum and the funding for the centre. Staffing: The Centre employs a fulltime Manager and Assistant Manager, a Cook part time, 4 part time Community Care Workers, 2 casual Community Care Workers, 1 part time and 1 casual kitchen staff and a Care Taker/Support Worker. The appointment of a live in Care Taker has resolved the problem of security for the centre with calls to the Police being reduced to almost none. The Case Manager position has been reviewed and now the position is Assistant Manager with the incumbent assisting in all areas of service provision. This model is much more effective in planning for the future viability of the centre. A new Manager, commenced on 27th August 2018.

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FUNDING: The past year has seen an increase in Home Care Packages from 12 to 16. Currently we have 6 x level 4, 3 x level 3, 6 x level 2 and 1 x level 1 Home Care Packages. There are also 6 clients waiting on Home Care Packages. We are now receiving funding for packages from level 1 to level 4. The increase in the number of packages and the level of care funded has resulted in approximately $20,000.00 per month extra funding for the centre. The National Jobs Creation Program funding has been extended for another 12 months until June 2019, this funding enables the service to continue to employ local people. The QCCP (Queensland Community Care Program) funding has been extended to July 2019 and the CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program) funding until July 2020.

TRAINING: 4 staff are currently studying Certificate III in Individual Support and 2 staff members are studying Certificate IV in Aged Care. This is proving to be a lengthy process due to the trainer being based in Townsville and only coming to the community once a month. Some scheduled visits have been cancelled due to uncertainty in the continuation of funding for the project. Select staff have completed their Food Safety Supervisor Training

SERVICE ACCREDITATION: The service is due for a review by the Quality Agency on this occurred on the 20th and 21st September. Client’s files, Policies and Procedures, client and staff handbooks and Daily Operations Guides continue to be reviewed and updated as required.

NAPRANUM EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTRE The Napranum Early Childhood Centre (NECC), operated by the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council, has been functioning as a community kindergarten and preschool for 40 years. The NECC is affiliated with the Crèche and Kindergarten Association of Queensland, (C&K) indicating that a centre has reached prescribed high standards in relation to buildings and facilities, safety, qualifications of staff and delivery of educational service. The NECC has 5 units

 Yarr A and B (approved LDC service) 6mths – 3yrs

 Alandhak 3yrs - 3 ½yrs,

 Kyembal A & B 3 ½ - 4 1/2 yrs. (Approved Kindergarten program)

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The NECC currently has 5 fulltime educators in the preschool section, a fulltime centre service manager and two school based trainees. Each educator has either completed their study or has started studying towards an Early Childhood qualification. Each year all staff participate in First Aid and CPR courses (incorporating asthma management and anaphylaxis issues) to ensure all educators are adequately trained for safety for the children. Educators at the NECC continue to improve on their skills and participate in Professional development days to ensure continued delivery of quality care and programs throughout the year; online or face to face.

NECC celebrate yearly milestones and cultural events such as NAIDOC, Child Protection Week & Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s day. They have family Fridays and allow parents to come along and stay for a play. The children at NECC prepare for Mother’s & Father’s Day, Anzac Day, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

Based in an Indigenous community the Napranum Early Childhood Centre is respectful in understanding “Sorry Business”. When there is a funeral in community we close the centre to show respect towards families that are in mourning. These days are used by the staff to tidy the centre, work on portfolios, develop child based reflections or program and plan. Throughout the 2017-2018 financial year the Napranum Early Childhood Centre has engaged with many services within Napranum and Weipa. We have worked closely with: My Pathway, Napranum Aged Care, Napranum Workshop staff and Napranum Bus drivers, Western Cape College, Weipa Woolworths, Weipa Bull Ride, Weipa Community Centre, Parents and Learning (PAL), Queensland Police Service and Queensland Ambulance, Australian Hearing, Apunipima and Napranum Health Clinic. In March 2018 Council applied to the Department of Education to voluntary apply for a suspension of its service approval to operate the Long Day Care service for a period of up to 12 months. This was approved by the Department and upon alternative arrangements being made for families affected the closure of the Long Day Care service, trading was ceased in August 2018.

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ADMINISTRATION The Administration department provides the following Services to the Council • Maintaining Council records, • Filing, • Personal assistant to the CEO and council • Post office services • Training and other community support services. • Facilitation of the Events Committee The following Frontline Services to the Community are provided through Council Reception • Enquiries • Permits • Community Hall Bookings • Identity Letters

CEMETERY The Council provides a community hearse for funerals. There is a cemetery in Napranum and the council assists community members in their sorry business.

YOUTH CENTRE The Napranum Youth Centre has had a further expansion with an area for the Youth to call their own and will include pool tables, seating, cooking facilities and provide a safe environment for the youth to enjoy. Work is progressing and is expected to be completed in the 2nd Qtr. of the following financial year.

ANZAC DAY 25TH APRIL 2018 This Year Napranum celebrated Anzac Day at the new site on the Water front for the 2nd year. The day was led by the Mayor Rex Burke & Council with Master of Ceremony duties performed by Ernest Madua. The new site was completed this year with the finishing touches of the plaques in place for the service. The Embley River provided a picturesque backdrop as we remembered with honour and pride, the service of our family ancestors.

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NAIDOC 13 – 18 AUGUST 2017 Napranum NAIDOC celebrations occurred in August 2017 with the week celebrations commencing with a church service at St Barnabus Uniting Church and continued throughout the week with the following activities:

 Official opening on 14th August that included a traditional song in language as taught by an Elder to the Western Cape College Choir.

 Community activities including Arts and Craft, Elders luncheon, community disco for the children, NAIDOC march and floats and concluded with the Dance Festival competition

HAVE YOUR SAY DAY Councillors have introduced a monthly “Have your Say Day”. This enable community members to have discussions one on one with councillors and to discuss and raise solutions for the wellbeing of their community.

NAPRANUM BUS SERVICE The Council operates the vital service of transporting the Napranum students on a daily basis to attend Western Cape College to continue their education after finishing at the Napranum Early Childhood Centre. Council also assist in community functions, school excursions and a community service for the Preschool children to attend Kindergarten and Pre Prep.

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CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION Corporate Services encompasses the Human Resource functions, Work Health and Safety, Website, Information Technology, Local Laws, Corporate Policy and Facility Management

EMPLOYEES Council commenced the financial year at 1/7/2017 with 108 employees and at 30/6/2018 had 100 employees. There were 42 new recruitments. Approx. 60% of councils workforce identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. 26% of the workforce are aged between 30-44 years, 24% between 45-55 years of age and 20% age 56+ years Council engaged 2 new trade apprentices, 1 Full time trainees, 3 part time trainees and had 1 successful completion of an apprenticeship. A State Wage increase of 3.3% to the Award was applied on 1st September 2017 to Award based staff. Training held throughout the year included First Aid, Cert IV Animal Management, Asbestos Removal and Supervision, Electrical Contractors Licence, SCADA, Business Case and Project Management.

BUILDINGS Council currently has several offices and buildings throughout the Community that are either leased or used by other form of agreement. These are used by Community, Government and private organisations. As we move forward Council continues to look at ways of further enhancing own source revenue and the use of Council buildings plays an important role in this function. Security at Councils buildings has been upgraded with installation of new alarms and security cameras, thereby acting as a deterrent to break-ins and damage along with improving recovery rates of assets.

LOCAL LAWS The local law development for our community continues to be worked on. Strong progress is being made with the community and councils lawyers. The State interest checks were completed and the Public Consultation period is due for completion in Oct 2018.

IT DEPARTMENT Council’s server continues to meet its needs and has had some minor upgrades throughout the year. Council has explored its options to improve its IT functions and will be upgrading to an integrated software system in the 2018/19 year to a modern solution meeting Councils current and future needs. Hardware is upgraded as required with a move to flexible and portable work options with laptop computers and smart mobile devices allowing staff and operations to continue to move forward in the modern digital age.

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WEBSITE Council’s website continues to play a vital role in the Community of keeping our members and the wider area up to date of important information and notices as required. The importance of this valuable resource was proven in March 2018 when Council was impacted by TC Nora Category 3 at its peak and the website was a vital tool in communicating to our community the situation as it unfolded. Council communication of events, policies and community information is also conveyed via the new website Council compliance to statutory obligations under the Local Government Act 2009 is easier to manage via the new website including display of minutes and policies and continues to be monitored.

CORPORATE POLICY Council’s policies are actively monitored and reviewed as required when legislation or best practice warrant changes. Additional training has and continues to be given to current and new staff in Council policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Operationally Councils policies are aligned to the objectives of the Corporate and Operational Plans. Council’s policies are endorsed by the Council from time to time.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT The Napranum Local Disaster Management Group was activated twice this year. The first occasion was January 2018 due to severe thunderstorms associated with the Monsoon trough across the Cape, whereby the Group moved to Alert Status. The second occasion was during TC Nora in March 2018, whereby the Group moved to Stand Up and had the Disaster Coordination centre activated and operational. FINANCE DIVISION

FINANCE The Finance team comprises six staff taking care of payroll, payables, receivables, grants, business development, budgeting, cash management, accounts preparation and long term forecasting. The 17/18 statutory audit was brought in on time and on budget demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork, quality results and strengthening internal controls. The year ahead will focus on internal audit processes, asset management plans, the implementation of a more efficient accounting systems and professional development so as to build a stronger and more resilient finance team.

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STATUTORY PERFORMANCE REPORT 2017-2018

COMMUNITY FINANCIAL REPORT Local Government Regulation 2012 Section 184 – The annual report for a financial year must contain the community financial report for the financial year. The information provided in the Community Financial Report is designed to allow readers to quickly grasp the fundamentals of Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council’s financial performance and its financial standing. This report has a very important role in making sure that the Council is accountable to the community making them aware of how well Council utilises resources and safeguards its assets. The Financial Statements are often difficult to understand for readers that don’t have an accounting background. We hope this report will go a long way in removing the mystery and complexity of these documents. In the Financial Statements the Statement of Comprehensive Income, in simple terms, sets out all the money Council has received and deducts all the money it needs to pay out. The figure that’s left over (the net result) is available to buy new assets or set aside as savings (reserves) for future planned projects. The Statement of Cash Flows and Statement of Changes in Equity aim to show these matters. Income raised in the year ended 30 June 2018 was as follows. The notes refer to further detail that is available in the full set of accounts.

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended 30 June 2018

2018

Note $

Income

Revenue

Recurrent revenue Rents, levies and charges 3(a) ¤ 327,732

Other rental income 140,261

Fees and charges 3(b) 458,371

Interest received 88,093

Sales revenue 3(c) 3,756,065

Other income 3(d) 1,455,464

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 4(a) 4,999,620

11,225,606

Capital revenue

Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations 4(b) 3,272,011

Total revenue 14,497,617

Less total expenditure (detailed next) 12,424,639

Equals the net result $2,072,978

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Other rental income Capital Revenue: Rents, levies and Fees and charges 1% Grants, subsidies, charges 3% contributions and 2% donations Interest received 23% 1%

Sales revenue 26%

Grants, subsidies, Other income contributions and 10% donations 34%

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION The Statement of Financial Position sets out all of the assets (including cash) and liabilities for Council as at 30 June 2018. The difference in the totals is the net assets or equity. Total assets increased by $513,458 for the 2018 financial year, including an increase of $134,169 for cash and total liabilities increased by $165,239 for the same period. This resulted in an overall increase to equity of $348,219.

Statement of Financial Position For the year ended 30 June 2018

2018 $

Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 5,234,881 Trade and other receivables 2,029,403 Inventories 372,750 Other financial assets 736,706 Total current assets 8,373,740

Non-current assets Other financial assets 21,709,407 Property, plant and equipment 50,565,551 Total non-current assets 72,274,959

Total assets 80,648,699

Current liabilities Trade and other payables 2,302,653 Provisions 217,642 Borrow ings 164,435 Total current liabilities 2,684,731

Non-current liabilities Provisions 81,706 Total non-current liabilities 81,706

Total liabilities 2,766,435

Net community assets 77,882,263

Community equity Asset revaluation surplus 43,675,984 Retained surplus 34,206,280

Total community equity 77,882,264

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EXPENDITURE In financial statements, expenditure is split into two types namely: Recurrent expenditure which is the day to day costs of running the Council and is all expenditure other than money spent on new assets and repayment of loans. Capital expenditure is money spent on new assets. It is separated in this way as Council has more choice in when and how this money is spent.

2018

Note $

Expenses

Recurrent expenses

Employee benefits 5 5,991,158

Materials and services 6 3,797,355

Finance costs 10,286

Depreciation 13 2,402,349

Other expenses 7 98,391

12,299,539

Capital expenses 8 125,100

Total expenses 12,424,639

Depreciation Other expenses Capital expenses 19% 1% 1%

Employee benefits 48%

Finance costs 0%

Materials and services 31%

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FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RATIOS

Measures of Financial How the measure is Actual Target Sustainability calculated Council's performance at 30 June 2018 against key financial ratios and targets:

Net result (excluding capital -10% Between Operating surplus ratio items) divided by total 0% and

operating revenue 10% (excluding capital items) Capital expenditure on the 62% greater Asset sustainability ratio replacement of assets than 90% (renewals) divided by depreciation expense. Total liabilities less current -50% not Net financial liabilities ratio assets divided by total greater operating revenue than 60% (excluding capital items)

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PARTICULAR RESOLUTIONS Local Government Regulation 2012 Section 185 Particular Resolutions. The annual report for a financial year must contain – (a) A copy of the resolutions made during the financial year under section 250(1); Council endorsed at its Council Meeting on Tuesday 31st October 2017 the Expenses Reimbursement Policy. Resolution and minutes can be found at http://www.napranum.qld.gov.au/nasc/documents/councillors-meetings and (b) A list of any resolutions made during the financial year under section 206(2) There were no new particular resolutions passed during the reporting period for item (b) above.

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COUNCILLORS Local Government Regulation 2012 Section 186 Councillors. Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council councillor’s remuneration payments 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018

Councillor Travel/

Position Name Remuneration Super Conference/

Telephone Expenses

Mayor Rex Burke 101,630 NIL 29,568

Deputy Mayor Sonia Schuh 54,423 NIL 1,563

Councillor Ethel Bosuen 50,184 NIL 1,563

Councillor Rhonda Charger 50,184 NIL 1,563

Councillor Marie Pitt 9,678 NIL 5,009 (from April 18) Deputy Mayor Fiona Wirrer- 35,480 NIL 1,563 (Resigned Jan 18) George

OTHER FACILITIES

MAYOR  Separate office accommodation with secretarial and Executive Assistant support and motor vehicle.

COUNCILLORS  Office accommodation and secretarial/administrative support in accordance with the established staff structure

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR COUNCILLORS  Councillors are provided with access to facsimile, scanner, printer, photocopier and paper shredder for business use.  Council provides each Councillor the necessary stationary and letterhead including postage costs, for the undertaking of duties directly associated with their position  Councillors are provided with fully maintained and serviced meeting/committee rooms, kitchen amenities and ablution facilities  Councillors are provided with access to a council landline telephone in the Council Administration building and a mobile telephone  Each Councillor has the option to be provided with an IPad. Each IPad will be provided with appropriate software to enable Councillors to perform their role.

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Register of Attendance July 2017- June 2018 Number of Number of Number of Position Name Ordinary Special Council Meetings Meetings held Meetings held attended

Mayor Rex Burke 12 1 13 Deputy Mayor Sonia Schuh 11 0 11

Councillor Ethel Bosuen 11 0 11 Councillor Rhonda Charger 12 1 13

Councillor Marie Pitt 3 1 4 (From April 2018) Deputy Fiona Wirrer-George Mayor/Councillor 12 1 11 (Resigned Jan 2018)

CONDUCT AND PERFORMANCE OF COUNCILLORS To ensure appropriate standards of conduct and performance are maintained by Councillors, the Local Government Act 2009 outlines the roles, responsibilities and obligations required. In addition to this Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council has a number of Policies to support the behaviours expected of its elected representatives.

Section 186 (d) of the Local Government Regulation 2012

(i) orders and recommendations made under section 180(2) or (4) of the Act 0

(ii) orders made under section 181 of the Act 0

Complaints recorded in accordance with Section 186 (f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012

(i) Complaints about the conduct or performance of councillors for which no further action 0 was taken under section 176C(2) of the Act

(ii) Complaints referred to the department’s chief executive under section 176C(3)(a)(i) of the 0 Act

(iii) complaints referred to the mayor under section 176C(3)(a)(ii) or (b)(i) of the Act 0

(iv) Complaints referred to the department’s chief executive under section 176C(4)(a) of the 0 Act

(v) complaints assessed by the chief executive officer as being about corrupt conduct under 0 the Crime and Corruption Act

(vi) C omplaints heard by a regional conduct review panel 0

(vii) C omplaints heard by the tribunal 0

(viii) C omplaints to which section 176C(6) of the Act applied. 0

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION COMPLAINTS Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is committed to the principles of natural justice and fairness in all administrative complaint dealings. Council intends to provide a level of customer service that does not attract complaints, but acknowledges the right of persons to provide feedback, both positive and negative, on its services and/or to lodge a complaint about a decision or other action it takes. Council commits to providing adequate resources and trained officers to deal with complaints and to record and analyse complaints data.

Administrative Action Complaints recorded in accordance with Section 187 (2)(a) of the Local Government Regulation 2012

(i) administrative action complaints made to the local government 4

(ii) administrative action complaints resolved by the local government under the complaints 4 management process

(iii) administrative action complaints not resolved by the local government under the 0 complaints management process

(b) the number of administrative action complaints under paragraph (a)(iii) that were made in 0 a previous financial year

OVERSEAS TRAVEL The annual report for a financial year must contain information about any overseas travel made by a Councillor or local government employee in an official capacity during the financial year.

Overseas travel recorded in accordance with Section 188 (1) of the Local Government Regulation 2012

Name/Position Destination Purpose Amount $

N/A N/A N/A -

There was no overseas travel during the reporting period.

EXPENDITURE ON GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS Local Government Regulation 2012 Section 189 There was no expenditure on grants to community organisations during the year

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OTHER CONTENTS Local Government Regulation 2012 Section 190 Other Content.

SPECIAL RATES OR CHARGES During the 2017/18 Financial Year Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council did not enter into any agreement with any other local government to conduct any joint government activity or levy any special rates or charges.

INVITATIONS TO CHANGE TENDERS The annual report for a financial year must contain the number of invitations to change tenders under section 228(7) during the year.

Invitations to Change tenders in accordance with Section 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012

Contract No. Contract Name Date Issued Details of Tender Specification Change

N/A N/A N/A N/A

There were no invitations to change tenders during the reporting period

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REGISTERS The annual report for the year must contain the list of registers kept by the local government. The following registers are held by council: REGISTER PURPOSE Administrative and action To record the administrative action complaints made to the local complaints government Annual report To document the financial position and to report on achievements and the attainment of objectives set out in the corporate and operations plans Asset register To record names including details of all council assets Budget To record the proposed expenditure and revenues required to implement the council strategies and goals for the year Complaints referred to the Complaints made and referred to the department department Corporate and operational To document goals strategies and performance indicators set by the plans council for the period of the corporate plan and in the case of the operations plan for the year Delegations register To record the delegations made by the Council and the CEO Fees and charges and rates To record charges set by the council Minutes of council meeting To record all resolutions made by the council of ordinary and special meetings Personal interest of Councillor To record certain financial and other personal interests of the councillor Policy register To record all policies adopted by the council Purchasing policy To document the procedures to be followed for the procurement of goods and services

COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY COMPLAINTS A summary of investigation notices given in the financial year under section 49 for competitive neutrality complaints There were no competitive neutrality complaints received during the reporting period and no responses were required under section 52(3)

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SENIOR STAFF REMUNERATION Local Government Act 2009 Section 201 Annual Report must detail remuneration Senior Staff Remuneration/ Payments to contractors Senior Staff $ $ Total

Range 150,000 to 200,000 1 Range 100,000 to 150,000 3 Range 80,000 to 100,000 6

Contractors

Range 100,000 to 250,000 2 Range 250,000 to 500,000 1 Range 500,000 to 1,000,000 0 Range 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 1

AUDIT REPORT ON AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Council’s financial statements are required to be audited by the Queensland Audit Office or their delegate. The audit of Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council is contracted to BDO North Qld. The Auditor provides an audit report which gives an opinion on whether the financial statements present fairly the Council’s financial performance & position. The Auditor issued a clean report (unmodified audit opinion) for the 2017/18 financial year. A complete version of Council’s audited financial statements for the 12 months ending 30 June 2018 are attached and are also available at our website. www.napranum.qld.gov.au.

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NAPRANUM ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – YEAR END 30 JUNE 2018