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Annual Report Campaspe Shire Council | Annual Report Council Shire 2019Campaspe - 2020 2019 - 2020 Annual Report Corner Hare and Heygarth Streets, Echuca Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday Postal: PO Box 35, Echuca VIC 3564 Telephone: 03 5481 2200 1300 666 535 Email: [email protected] Website: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au Social: @CampaspeShireCouncil @campaspeshire #campaspeshire Customer Service Centres Kyabram, 19 Lake Road Rochester, 43-45 Mackay Street Rushworth, 33 High Street Tongala, 37 Mangan Street Contents Introduction 1 Our Strategic Direction 2 Welcome 3 Campaspe Snapshot 4 The Year in Review 7 Mayor’s Message 8 CEO’s Message 10 Financial Summary 14 Description of Operations 16 Our Council 18 Our Councillors 19 Our People 20 Our People 21 Council Staff 23 Our Performance 28 Planning and Accountability Framework 29 Council Plan 30 Performance 30 Strong and Engaged Communities 30 Resilient Economy 36 Healthy Environment 38 Balanced Services and Infrastructure 44 Responsible Management 48 Governance, Management & Other Information 52 Governance 53 Management 57 Governance and Management Checklist 58 Statutory Information 60 Our Finances 64 Financial statements 66 Notes to financial report 74 Performance statement 129 Glossary & Acronyms 144 Cover photos: Colbinabbin silo art and Echuca Riverboat dock Introduction › Our strategic direction › Welcome › Campaspe snapshot Our Strategic Direction Our Vision Our Values We are strong, supportive, vibrant and We deliver quality, innovative and community focused services today that make a difference for tomorrow. sustainable. Respect Our Mission We treat others as we expect to be treated... Campaspe Shire Council will provide • We embrace each individual's unique talents and services, facilities, support and advocacy value diverse life and work styles. • We operate in a spirit of cooperation and value to enable our community to be healthy, human dignity. connected, prosperous and resilient. Customer focused Our Goals We are here to help... The community outcomes set for our Council Plan inform • We listen to our customers and deliver services which our key strategic direction for 2017/21. The Council Plan meet their demonstrated needs. and Strategic Resource Plan set the specific objectives • We focus on customer relationships that build trust, and strategies for each of these goals. confidence and loyalty. • We are responsible for both external and internal Goal 1 – Strong and engaged communities customer satisfaction. Services, programs and advocacy enable improved health, wellbeing and safety of our community. Continuous improvement We are a learning organisation... Goal 2 – Resilient economy Diverse and growing economy with increased • We work with enthusiasm and intellect and are driven employment and investment opportunities, economic to build upon what has already been achieved. prosperity and community development. • We improve productivity, processes and ourselves through measurement, analysis and review. Goal 3 – Healthy environment A healthier environment for current and future Teamwork generations. We support one another and work cooperatively... • We listen to and respect each other whilst working Goal 4 – Balanced services and infrastructure together to achieve mutually beneficial results. Services and assets meet current and future community • We help one another, value one another's views and need. make our work environment fun and enjoyable. Goal 5 – Responsible management • We are not afraid to stand alone, especially when it is the right thing to do. Strong leadership, advocacy and good governance. An organisation that is responsive, flexible, honest, Accountability accountable and consistent. We are responsible for our actions... • We conduct our business in accordance with the highest standards of professional behaviour and ethics. • We are open, honest and ethical in all our interactions with employees, clients, customers, vendors and the public. • We are responsible for and take ownership of our actions. Page 2 | Annual Report 2019 - 20 Introduction Welcome Welcome to the Campaspe Shire Council. Campaspe is the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Yorta Yorta Peoples. We respect and acknowledge their unique Aboriginal cultural heritage and pay our respect to their ancestors, descendants and emerging leaders as the Traditional Owners of this country. We acknowledge their living culture and their unique role in the life of this region. Purpose Where to get a copy The Annual Report documents Campaspe Shire Available from our website. To request a copy, email or Council’s performance during 2019/20 against the call our Customer Service Centre using: Council Plan, Strategic Resource Plan and 2019/20 Web: www.campaspe.vic.gov.au Budget. This is the third year of reporting against the 2017/21 Council Plan. Email: [email protected] The report is a legislative requirement and summarises Call: 5481 2200 Council’s achievements against the objectives set out in the Council Plan 2017/21 and provides a concise Feedback statement of who we are, what we represent and how we The content of this Annual Report is reviewed each year advance Campaspe Shire. The report contains audited and is guided by best practice in reporting and local financial statements, an audited performance statement, government requirements. and all information required under the Local Government Act 1989 and other relevant legislation. Your feedback is invited via email: [email protected] Navigating the document This Annual Report comprises three main sections. The first section includes the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer messages and provides an overview, including an overview of our financial performance. Refer to pages 8 to 15. The main body of the report outlines our performance against our five strategic themes. It also includes the results against our major initiatives and legislated service performance indicators. Refer to pages 28 to 51. The final section of this report provides a detailed account of our financial performance and Independent Auditor’s Report. Refer to pages 64 to 143. Campaspe Snapshot Location Campaspe Shire Council is located in north central Its climate, history, cultural heritage, natural assets Victoria, approximately 180 kilometres north of and location in relation to major urban centres provide Melbourne. It includes the communities of Echuca, the shire with extensive opportunities. The shire Kyabram, Rochester, Lockington, Gunbower, Rushworth, encompasses a total land area of over 4,500 square Stanhope and Tongala as well as many smaller areas kilometres. outside of these main townships. The shire is located The shire has an estimated residential population of in the heart of one of the richest and most diverse 37,600 people. agriculture and food processing areas in Victoria. About us We are growing We are becoming older 2019: 37,600 (ERP) and younger 2036: 43,000 (forecast) Compared to regional Victoria we have a higher population of both younger people and older people We have lower levels We mainly work in of education Manufacturing, 39.9% of residents hold Agriculture, a qualification of some Health Care, sort compared to 45% and Tourism for regional Victoria We have a sizeable On average, we earn less Aboriginal population In 2016 the median weekly 2.4% of residents are income was only $1,081, Aboriginal, compared to compared to $1,124 for the state average of 0.8% regional Victoria and $1,431 for Australia as a whole Introduction Our advantages History • Strong transport links to Bendigo and Melbourne Campaspe Shire Council was established in 1994 • Located centrally to key agricultural regions: the through an amalgamation of the City of Echuca, Town of Goulburn Valley, Riverina and Mallee Kyabram, Shire of Rochester, Shire of Waranga and Shire of Deakin. • Strong and diversified economy • Warm climate and access to irrigation The shire is named after the Campaspe River, which was named by Major Mitchell in 1836. • Relatively high employment levels • Access to primary health care and quality primary/ secondary education • High rates of community participation and volunteering • Regional tourism hub Our challenges • Key towns growing, versus population decline in smaller communities • Water security for the agricultural sector • High costs of inputs for industry • An ageing population • Substance abuse • Availability of higher education and training • Cross-border administration These challenges are not unique to Campaspe and are faced by many other rural communities. Council is also very mindful of financial constraints – including reduced funding from other levels of government and capped rates. This will require Council to maintain its focus on identifying operational efficiencies. Responsible decision making will be critical and a set of financial principles has been developed to guide Council’s decision making. Campaspe Shire Victoria Gunbower Murray ValleyMurray Hwy River Kow Swamp Torrumbarry Goulburn River Echuca Wyuna Koyuga Tongala Lockington Kyvalley Midland Hwy Nanneella Kyabram Rochester Greens Lake Girgarre Midland Hwy Stanhope Corop Lake Cooper Waranga Basin Colbinabbin Northern Hwy Rushworth Campaspe River Melbourne 2 Hours Drive Toolleen Page 6 | Annual Report 2019 - 20 The Year in Review › Mayor's message › CEO’s message › Financial summary › Description of operations Mayor's Message As Mayor of Campaspe Shire Council, Celebrating with the community it is my pleasure to present our Annual October 2019
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