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Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 COUNCIL’S VISION Council’s Mission Statement The Griffith City Council has adopted a two point mission statement which it believes is the crux of Council’s role and purpose. The mission statement is:- 1. To respond to the needs of the community and deliver in an economical manner those services which are the responsibility of Local Government. 2. To provide Local Government administration that is dedicated, accountable and committed to the improvement of the quality of life and economic well-being of the citizens of the city of Griffith Vision for Griffith City Council To be a respected organisation committed to responsible economic management and excellence in the provision of quality services and facilities through leadership, teamwork and consultation with our customers. Council’s Corporate Motto “Love the Lifestyle” Griffith City Council’s vision for its community is to be thriving, engaged, safe, happy, prosperous and connected. As a community, Griffith is proud of its history and inspired by its potential and the opportunities that are available to existing and future residents. The motto “Love the Lifestyle” is a reflection of this vision as it embodies all that defines Griffith. This city and its community provides an abundance of opportunities for work, leisure, retail, education, business and investment and is the major regional centre for the Western Riverina. Council’s Corporate Objectives Taking into account its role and purpose as encapsulated in the Mission Statement, Council has adopted four Corporate Objectives. These objectives are:- Finance & Management To employ sound financial and other management practices so as to optimise use of Council’s resources and ensure that the recipients of Council’s services receive value and contribute on an equitable basis. Staff Resources To employ adequate numbers of appropriately trained and motivated personnel to efficiently and effective undertake the functions of Council. Page 1 of 74 Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 Council Services To provide services in an effective and cost efficient manner that will satisfy the identified needs of the community. Development and the Environment To practice systems of control and industrial promotion that recognises the need for a balance between sustainable economic development and environmental protection. Council’s Corporate Values The following corporate values are those to which Council is committed, and which it believes are principles of good government: People are our most valuable resource. We will always be accessible and open. We will remain truthful and honest. We will be accountable for what we do. We are caring and committed. Priorities will be based on fairness, relevance, and affordability, after consultation. We will plan for the future in the economic, social, physical and environmental senses. We will always strive for complete customer satisfaction. We will encourage self help in the community. We will encourage innovative approaches to develop Griffith. Page 2 of 72 Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 5 Section 428(a) – Statement of Financial Information (refer to attachment I)............................. 5 Section 428(2)(b) – Statement of Actual Performance (refer to attachment II) ......................... 5 Section 428(2)(c) – Statement of the Environment Report (refer to attachment III) .................. 5 Section 428(2)(d) – Statement of the Condition of Public Works.............................................. 5 Section 2(e) – Summary of Amounts Incurred in Relation to Legal Proceedings...................... 15 Section 2(f) – Statement of Expenditure on Mayoral and Councillor Fees and Councillor Expenses................................................................................................................................. 16 Section 428(2)(g) – Statement of Number of Senior Staff ........................................................ 39 Section 428(2)(h) – Statement of Contracts Awarded by Council in Excess of $150,000......... 39 Section 428(2)(I) – Environmental Enhancement Statement.................................................... 40 Section 428(2)(i1) – Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Programs.................................................... 40 Section 428(2)(j) – Statement of Services to Assist People with Diverse Cultural Backgrounds............................................................................................................................ 44 Section 428(2)(k) – Section 67 – Private Works....................................................................... 46 Section 428(2)(l) – Section 356 Contributions and Grants ....................................................... 46 Section 428(2)(m) – Statement of Human Resources Activities ............................................... 47 Section 428(2)(n) – Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan Implementation ........................................................................................................................ 53 Section 428(2)(o) – Statement of all External Bodies that Exercise Functions Delegated by Council................................................................................................................................ 53 Section 428(2)(q) – Statement of Partnerships, Co-operatives and Joint Ventures .................. 53 Section 428(2)(r) – Additional Information................................................................................ 56 ______________________________________________ Page 3 of 72 Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 Attachments Attachment I – 2011/2012 Financial Statements Attachment II - Management Plan Review – June 2011/2012 Attachment III - State of the Environment Report 2011/2012 Attachment IV - Special Purpose Financial Statements (NCP Reporting) 2011/2012 Attachment V – Griffith Community Action Plan 2010 ______________________________________________ Page 4 of 72 Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 INTRODUCTION The Annual Report for the year 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 has been prepared to meet the requirements of Section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993. Due to the length of some reports, these have been included as Attachments. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION s428(2)(a) The key financial data is located as Attachment 1. STATEMENT OF ACTUAL PERFORMANCE s428(2)(b) Council has prepared an extensive comparison of actual performance of its principal activities with the projected performance. This report may be found at Attachment II. STATEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT s428(2)(c) Council’s State of the Environment Report (SoE) may be found at Attachment III. STATEMENT OF CONDITION OF PUBLIC WORKS s428(2)(d) Name of Building Estimate to Annual 2011/2012 Program Comments bring to Maintenance of Maintenance satisfactory Required standard $ $ Council Chambers 100,000 25,000 Routine maintenance Fair/Good condition. (Existing portion) Excludes structural issues under investigation Regional Theatre Nil 38,500 Routine & reactive Fair/Good condition maintenance Sports Stadium Nil 5,400 Routine & planned Fair/Good condition maintenance Library Nil 6,000 Routine & planned Good condition maintenance Aerodrome Terminal 2,700,000 3,000 Routine & planned Increased floor area maintenance required to cater for increase in passenger levels Page 5 of 72 Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 Name of Building Estimate to Annual 2011/2012 Program Comments bring to Maintenance of Maintenance satisfactory Required standard $ $ Visitors’ Centre Nil 2,000 Routine maintenance Good condition, recent improvements and floor repairs have been carried out Senior Citizens’ 35,000 3,000 Routine maintenance Satisfactory condition Building Saleyards Nil 6,000 Routine & planned Satisfactory condition maintenance Depot Buildings 2,700,000 14,500 Routine & planned Unsatisfactory maintenance condition – planned upgrade & amalgamation in coming years Landfill facilities Nil 5,000 Routine & planned Satisfactory condition maintenance Lake Wyangan 30,000 4,000 Routine & planned Various structures in Reserve maintenance unsatisfactory condition Pioneer Park 51,000 Nil Maintenance Good overall condition. Museum agreement Repairs to various structures needed Parks & Ovals 35,000 10,000 Routine & planned Fair condition maintenance Dwellings Nil 3,000 Routine & planned Fair condition (average per maintenance dwelling) Aquatic Leisure Nil 65,000 Routine & planned Good Condition Centre maintenance Page 6 of 72 Griffith City Council - Annual Report 2011/2012 FLEET MANAGEMENT Fleet • Plant and vehicles are generally in good condition due to Council’s regular maintenance and servicing program. • As part of Council ongoing annual plant replacement program plant items approaching the end of their operating life are being replaced (where possible and within budget limitations). This program is reviewed annually. • Following the March 2012 flood event a large amount of servicing and repair work has been carried out to State Emergency Service vehicles and Rural Fire Service vehicles. Fleet and the Environment • Council is continuing the use the re-refined product, Envirolube in its fleet with successful results. • Council is in the process of purchasing its first Truck with Add Blue (Selective Catalytic Reduction [SCR]). An