Annual Report

District Council of Ceduna

2009-2010 Annual Report

www.ceduna.net

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Photos courtesy of Ceduna Business & Tourism Association (particularly Andrew Brooks) CONTENTS

Community Profile ...... 1 Mayor’s Message ...... 3 Chief Executive Officer Report ...... 5 Elected Member Details ...... 7 Equal Opportunity Statement ...... 9 Customer Service ...... 10 Council Staff ...... 11 Major Projects ...... 13 Events & Tourism ...... 15 Council Committees & Delegations ...... 17 Council Registers & Services ...... 19 Representation Review ...... 21 Public Information ...... 23 Freedom of Information ...... 25 Community Survey ...... 27

Council Rates ...... 31 “A Wealth of Opportunity” Council Policies ...... 33 Annual Business Plan & Strategic Plan ...... 35 Financial Statements ...... 42

“A Wealth of Opportunity” COMMUNITY The word Ceduna is believed to have come from the from come have to believed is Ceduna word The to Perth. Perth. to km road 1900 from and Adelaide road capital Australia’s by South km 780 Bight, Australian Great the on B Murat of shores scenic the on Australia, South of Cedunatown of The locatedis onFar the West Coast mostthe isolated of and Councilsremote the of Sta one being Australia, western South of most area Government the Local is Ceduna of Council District The EconomicStudies 2001.) (Centre annually town the through passing tourists 240,000 approximately with Ceduna through directly passes One Highway National or Highway Eyre The focalpointwidea services.of range of establ the is It Australia. South Peninsula, Eyre diverse and Coast West Far the large on sector industry and business a to centre major the is Ceduna rest.” Aboriginal word word Aboriginal Cheedoona which means “a place to to place “a means which PROFILE ished te. te. ay of of of

DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE DEMOGRAPHIC 25.5% ..... Desc Aboriginal 5.1% ...... 75+ Age 19.1% ...... 55-74 Age 39.9% ...... 25-54 Age 12.6% ...... 15-24 Age 23.2% ...... 0-14 Age 1848 ...... Female 1883 ...... Male Deaths 2008 ...... 24 24 ...... 2008 Deaths 68 ...... Births 2008 6.4% ...... Overseas Born Population ...... 3731 3731 ...... Population

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n n ent ent o o be ive ive in PROFILE

COMMUNITY "A Wealth of Opportunity" of Wealth "A The District Council of Ceduna is indeed indeed is Ceduna of TheCouncil District A A high level of economic growth has occurred in rec times times through the tourism, aquaculture and mining increased services, development increased and the interest creation of in many land new job complex multi-cultural communities (Nicholas Clarke in & Associates May the 1996) nationalities with country many prominent in the town and immediate business, industry and service centre is expected t enhanced with the continued redevelopment of major industries. industries. This has resulted in the demand opportunities. for Ceduna has a population of 3,731 people as (ABS.) high proportion A of at this number of people l 2008 Ceduna/Thevenard with the towns of Koonibba, Smoky Bay and Denial Bay having smaller populations withi boundary. the Council’s Ceduna has been described as having one of the most region. Ceduna's reputation as the Far West Coast's major Ceduna. around and in infrastructure

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the most complex the most complex the most complex

“Ceduna has “Ceduna one of has one of

“Ceduna has “Ceduna one of has one of Source ABS data 2006 & 2008

Source ABS data 2006 Source & ABS 2008 data 2006 & 2008

DEMOGRAPHICPROFILE

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...... 543,120 Ha

Area ...... 5431 sq km

Roads ...... 1,712 Kms PopulationDensity .0.7/km

Households ...... 1195 MAYOR’S MESSAGE

We have also had a new Bureau of Meteorology office and facility built and a new waste water treatment plant with the

capacity to handle double our present population in the future has been bought on line on time and within budget. Further streetscape works including the head of

the jetty area have been completed and look magnificent. Work to enable the use of water from the It has been a very exciting year for waste water treatment plant are partly our community. completed and will enable us to save The past 12 months have seen a water while irrigating lawns, gardens and remarkable surge of activity in Ceduna sporting grounds. and Thevenard not least of all the $400 million Jacynth/Ambrosia mineral sands “Streetscape works mine has been bought into production by Iluka Resources. This includes state of including the head of the art storage and handling facility for the jetty area have concentrated mineral sands at Thevenard been completed and and approximately 600,000 tonnes of look magnificent” mineral sands per annum is being look magnificent” shipped through the Port of Thevenard. We had 107 new ratable properties as at A new $36 million hospital development the 30 th of June. This is a huge contrast

“A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A is largely completed as is an extensive with about 20 years of stagnation in this new development at the Ceduna Area area. We expect a similar or possibly School. The new Foodland Supermarket better result in the coming year. has also been completed with the old site being converted to shops and offices. Further street beautification works from the silent cop roundabout to the Sports Kalari Transport has built a large depot, Store corner are planned for 2010/2011. offices and workshops, incorporating a Council plans to build a fish unloading massive truck wash bay and the Ceduna facility near the Thevenard Slipway and Waters rural living development with most of the investigative work is complete. potential for over 400 blocks is now in the This will go to Council for final decision in third stage. the near future.

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MESSAGE

MAYOR MAYOR AllanSuter MAYOR’S community” community” community” community” for the future of the our futurefor of our for for the future of the ourfuturefor of our for “These projects and“These projects and“These projects “These projects and“These projects and“These projects developments bode well bode well bode well developments developments developments bode well bode well bode well developments developments With all this, there is of course still plenty this year. during done be of work to Funding has been received for irrigation of sports grounds and foreshore areas this year. done during be works will and bode developments and projects These community. for our the future well of

Mayor Suter and Leesa Vlahos representing the official opening theof upgrade CBD in July 2010 Minister for Urban Development and Planningthe at The The deepening of the Port of Thevenard channel is the main project for Council and efforts Regional are Development continuing Australia and Eyre through Whyalla region and stakeholders the to relevant progress initiative. this crucial Marine Parks are a huge issue for our area and we continue to put a massive effort into achieving a satisfactory result concerned. for all “A Wealth of Opportunity” CEO provided to the Council and our our and experiencing realeconomic growthin period.this Council Ceduna been with the have community to that provided opportunities and challenges many the enjoyed and challengesahead. outcomes accountability, strategic outlining achievements, legislative you Councils to Annual I 2010 Report that our pleasure present with is It As with past years, we have have we years, past with As ae anand n topee of atmosphere an maintained have projects, Farm other and Water plant), (desalination Solar Ceduna proposed theconstruction, System Management Community Ceduna Wastewater Ceduna theUpgrade of CBD (Stage3), projects major Council with coupled This, ourdistrict. within projects and developments other construction, and Development, Land Waters Ceduna Supermarket new upgrades, construction, Foodland School Area Hospital Ceduna Ceduna mine new Sands 2009; late in commencement Mineral production developments Iluka including economic through ahead extensive forged and prospered Amidst the global financial crisis, Ceduna crisis, globalfinancialthe Amidst

REPORT

Government elections occur, and and Local a undertake majorreview its of Strategic occur, Plan. will see Council that elections following will 2010 Government the November for opportunity prospercommunity to and develop. facilitate will a provide that environment to progressive and vibrant aiming still whilst issues community and economic account into take constraints, financial expectations, our recognise service community to meet continue we that ensure to need We eua s e ot n t strategic its in out of term set managementplan. Council as District longer Ceduna the the for objectives towards progress continues to to continues face many” continues facemany” continues to to continues face many” continues facemany” future challenges, and and challenges, future challenges, future future challenges, and andchallenges, future challenges, future “Ceduna is in a strongina is strong in“Ceduna a is “Ceduna “Ceduna is in a strongina is strongin“Ceduna a is “Ceduna position to position meettoour position meetour position to position meettoour position meetour h cmuiy n continue and community the for services effective maintain to aim our be to continues It we continuemany.face to and challenges, our future a meet to in position strong Ceduna places This andoptimism progress.

CEO REPORT

Our Strategic Plan has provided strong direction from the community for Elected Members and Council Administration to prioritise services and projects. Community input will again be sought and considered as part of the review of our Strategic Plan. With all of our challenges, it takes a committed team to continually strive for With greater levels of accountability results and improvements for our across local government, the year ahead community, and my thanks and will see Council further develop critical appreciation are extended to all Elected plans including our Long Term Financial Members and Staff for their commitment Plan and Asset Management Plan. Both and outcomes achieved. of these plans are required by legislation, but it is in our best interests to adopt plans “It takes a committed that can assist us in our long term team to continually decision making considerations, particularly with regards to a balanced strive for results and approach to rating strategies, and loan improvements for and investment issues. our community”

With changes to Councils Management Team, many new staff, and possible future changes within our Elected Council, we

have the opportunity for a fresh, new “A Wealth of Opportunity” team based approach, and I encourage you to continue to be a part of our progressive approach towards improved As important partners throughout the year, economic, social, and recreational I thank the Smoky Bay Progress outcomes in the years ahead. Association, Denial Bay Progress Associations, Thevenard Ratepayers Group and Ceduna Business & Tourism Association for their input, communication, and partnerships during the past year, and I look forward to the Trevor Smart

continued development of Councils Chief Executive Officer relationship with all of these organisations. 6 “A Wealth of Opportunity” ELECTED TOTAL Gregory Cr Maynard Cr Ronan Cr Stevens Cr Codrington Cr Brown Cr Bergmann Cr Ross D.Mayor Suter Mayor

Section 77(1)(a) Travel to meetings & expenses incu & expenses meetings to Travel 77(1)(a) Section Member Member Elected Elected

Cr Gregory Gregory Cr Maynard Cr Ronan Cr Stevens Cr Codrington Cr Brown Cr Bergmann Cr Ross Mayor Dpty Suter Mayor

77(1)(a) Travel Travel 857.77 387.30 470.47 Reimbursed Reimbursed 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Expenses Expenses

77(1)(b) Other Other 280.00 196.20 47.80 36.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 MEMBERS ALLOWANCES

TOTAL 6,021.91 2,464.59 Accom Accom 22 22 22 22 20 20 20 22 22 21 22 MEETING 372.82 396.00 396.00 988.00 488.00 568.50 348.00

0.00 rred for such; Section 77(1)(b) Council approved ex approved Council 77(1)(b) Section such; for rred

(including facilities or support) facilities (including Meals Meals 141.80 112.00 424.70 738.55 Benefits Paid or Payable Payable or Paid Benefits 37.05 23.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

ATTENDANCES ATTENDED ATTENDED

2009/2010 1,652.13 1,131.91 3,585.66 8,271.04 Airfares Airfares 19 19 18 18 17 17 21 21 17 22 395.57 407.89 724.65 373.23

0.00 0.00

Training Training 4,087.20 495.00 495.00 960.00 765.00 742.20 630.00

0.00 0.00 0.00

APOLOGY APOLOGY

1,476.25 1,861.88 Other Other 100.46 91.71 91.70 10.06 91.70 1 1 2 4 4 4 0 1 5 0

0.00 0.00 0.00 penses eg (travel to functions) functions) to (travel eg penses

Allowance Allowance 27,500.00 Annual Annual 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 4,500.00 9,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00

ABSENT ABSENT

0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 49,618.35 17,581.20 2,000.00 2,760.12 3,378.28 3,390.59 5,890.19 3,259.76 4,106.63 7,251.58 Total Total

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MEMBERS Councillor Peter Codrington 2006 November Elected Councillor Phill Stevens 2006 November Elected Councillor Phil Gregory 2007 July Elected ELECTED

Councillor Lynton Brown Councillor Lynton 2006 November Re-elected Deputy MichaelMayor Ross 2006 November Re-elected Mayor Allan Suter Mayor 2006 November Re-elected

Councillor Danny Ronan 2006 Nov Elected Elected November 2006 November Elected Councillor Ken Maynard Elected November 2006 November Elected Councillor Ian Bergmann EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The District Council of Ceduna believes it has To progress these objectives, Council has an a social responsibility towards all members of ongoing Equal Employment Opportunity its community and endeavors to create an program, which includes the identification and employment environment which reflects the review of policies, procedures and practices values and needs of the community. that have implications for equal employment opportunity. Accordingly, the District Council of Ceduna is firmly committed to the principles of equal “The District Council of employment opportunity for all staff and to Ceduna believes it has provide for fair and equitable treatment in all a social responsibility aspects of human resource practice and towards allallall members community service provision. of its community” This statement reflects commitment to create a workplace which is free of discrimination Council maintains a strong commitment to

and to which all people are permitted equal equal employment opportunity principles and access and opportunity, to progress to the full the employment of target groups. extent of their ability. “Council maintains a strong commitment to equal opportunity principles and the employment “A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A

Council staff in costume for the Oysterfest parade CUSTOMER SERVICE

Council’s philosophy on customer service is This system is a continuation of our internal “everyone in the District Council of Ceduna assessment and development of better must serve the customer or support someone management practices. who does”. Administration Office

44 O’Loughlin Terrace “Council recognises that PO Box 175, Ceduna SA 5690 complaints give us Open: Monday to Friday the opportunity to 9.00am - 5.00pm put things right” Ph: 08-8625 3407 Fax: 08-8625 3435 This philosophy and other customer service Email: [email protected] values were adopted with the aim to improve Web: www.ceduna.net service to our customers by providing an excellence in customer service. There are now Works Depot Refuse Depot guidelines on how our customers should be Goode Road Goode Road treated, and outlines to the customer what can Ph: 08-8625 3434 Ph: 08-8625 2267 be expected from Council staff in their service. Airport

Eyre Highway Although it is human nature to dislike criticism, Ph: 08-8625 3432 Council recognises that complaints give us the opportunity to put things right. To aid us in becoming more aware of problems that exist with Councils operations we have developed a ‘Please Review ’ form for our customers to “A Wealth of Opportunity” complete. These can be obtained from the Council Office, online at www.ceduna.net or can be posted out on request.

Public Enquiries Councils Customer Action Request System (CARS) has assisted both customers and Council Officers alike in improved management of enquiries from the public. The CARS system is designed to capture information from the public, and then provides requests to relevant officers to action the enquiry. There are reporting functions of this School-Based Trainee, Tani Irvine has demonstrated admirable customer service qualities during her time system that provide for a greater level of with Council and has been a welcome addition to the accountability from Council. administration and customer service team

10 “A Wealth of Opportunity” COUNCIL ORGANISATIONORGANISATION ORGANISATIONORGANISATION

EMPLOYEEEMPLOYEE EMPLOYEEEMPLOYEE 100,000 + 100,000 – 90,001 90,000 – 80,001 80,000 – 70,001 70,000 – 60,001 60,000 – 50,001 50,000 – 40,001 40,000 – 30,001 30,000 – 20,001 RANGE SALARY $ Does not include allowances, bonuses and benefits o benefits and bonuses allowances, include not Does

SALARIES SALARIESSALARIES SALARIESSALARIES

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CHARTCHART STAFF

NUMBER OF STAFF STAFF NUMBEROF

48 48 10 28 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 1 f senior staff (see opposite page) page) opposite (see staff senior f PREVIOUS YEAR PREVIOUS 49 49 17 21 1 1 0 2 1 3 3 1 “A Wealth of Opportunity” 12

STAFF Private Use of Vehicle Mobile Phone Usage Superannuation Chief Executive Officer FROM MAY 2010: • • • Vehicle Vehicle with Private Usage Rental Allowance COUNCIL CHRIS HOLLAND Manager Environmental Services • • Vehicle Vehicle with Private Usage Mobile Phone Usage Home Internet Line Usage & Subsidy LoungeREX Membership Work Attire Subsidy • • • • • • TREVOR SMART Deputy Chief Executive Officer TO MAY 2010: Vehicle Vehicle with Private Usage Rental Allowance Mobile Phone Usage Work Attire Subsidy DI DAVIS General Manager Corporate Services • • • • Mobile Phone Usage Home Internet Usage Work Attire Subsidy KATHY MEIERKATHY Manager Community Development • • • Vehicle Vehicle with Private Usage Own Home Allowance Mobile Phone Usage Work Attire Subsidy • • • • • ANDY JOHNS Works Manager Vehicle Vehicle with Private Usage Own Home Allowance Home Phone Rental Mobile& Phone Usage Work Attire Subsidy • • • • • GRANT DRUMMOND General Manager Operations and benefits and allowances, bonusesallowances, staff salarySenior “A Wealth of Opportunity” MAJOR Community WastewaterTreatment Plant eeomn o gre bd around basethe of existing trees; decorative beds garden of development and planting tree wider strategic road crossings; provide safer and to walkways alignment pedestrian new a on medians and new tables water kerbs, interceptors; infrastructure pollution including drainage water new storm included has upgrade CBD The PlanningPaul Holloway. and Development Urban for Minister of behalf on opening the attended Taylor for Member MP, Vlahos Leesa upgrade. District Business Central the of of 3 Stage opening official the saw 2010 2, July CBDStreetscape StageOpening - 3 shouldworks commence early in2011. Irrigation wastewater. treated with ovals School CedunaArea the of irrigationallow to Services Children’s and Education of Department the with working also are We Club. Golf Cedunathe Thevenard and Ground Sports Ground, and Sports Ceduna in the areas irrigation of installation lawn the subsidise foreshore Ceduna the in irrigation surface sub install lagoon, storage litre mega 80 lined a into lagoon effluent one convert Towns to & Cities for Plan Security Water National the through $740,000 for applied successfully Council been installed and the chlorine chlorine the and pipeline disinfectionsystemcommissioned. installed pumps, been system valvinghavepoint supply connectionsand reuse The 8. Management Thevenard July on effluent (CWMS) Scheme and Wastewater Ceduna began Community and all 6, treating July on commissioned newThe Wastewater TreatmentPlantwas

PROJECTS

Michael Sullivan who won the “Apprentice of the Yea the of “Apprentice the won who Sullivan Michael Council were extremely proud of Apprentice Mechanic Apprentice of proud extremely were Council nue tr wtr riae systems drainage collectand dispose runoff of efficiently. water and storm faults ensure existing road discrimination correct of to surfaces replacement disability and, all standards; to architectural of with pavers replacement surfaces pedestrian lighting; street development. streetscape innovative the an through to town the re-vitalising response in interest in community’s developed and identity was local of sense a and pride community creating therefore Ceduna, to of heritage designed and culture strong been the promote has upgrade This xrmt o MKni Sre and newly the Street redevelopedCeduna Foreshore Hotel. to adjacent McKenzie Tce O’Loughlin of extremity westernthe Streets, McKenzie & Poynton of intersection the at roundabout historic the of redevelopment the involved project the of stage this fund, People for Places SA, Planning from support$373,000 With award from Career Employment Group this year year this Group Employment Career from award

- photo courtesyphoto West Coast Sentinel r”

MAJOR PROJECTS

The final component of this stage was in increased commercial activity and the head of the jetty works which are improved road and pedestrian safety. now complete. “I congratulate the District Council of CBD Streetscape - Stage 4 Ceduna and the local community for Following a successful Places for helping deliver this much needed local People grant application, Council has project, and helping to build a stronger received $326,000 for Stage 4 of the region for the future,” Mr Albanese streetscape upgrade that will renew concluded. McKenzie Street from East Terrace to the Poynton Street roundabout. Road Works Council continues in its efforts in Thevenard Road Lighting maintaining and improving our local The official opening of the first stage of road network with financial assistance the Thevenard streetscape project was from the Federal Grants Commission held on Tuesday February 23. The funding and the Federal Roads to unveiling by Mayor Allan Suter was Recovery program.

witnessed by about 17 members of the “A Wealth of Opportunity” local community, Member for Flinders Nadia Road Liz Penfold MP and members of the Provision of fencing and construction Thevenard Ratepayers Association. of the altered road alignment have been completed to Nadia Road; with The Federal Government provided the official opening occurring on July $100,000 to Council for this project, 25, 2010 with Council providing a from the $1 billion Regional and Local barbecue for around 80 people at the Community Infrastructure Program. point.

Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, said

“The main street in Thevenard forms part of a major transport route. The Grant Drummond new lighting will deliver direct benefits General Manager Operations 14 EVENTS &TOURISM

The community development sector Recreation Development incorporates sport and recreation, youth, Officer Jack Johncock to arts and culture, tourism and events. deliver sports programs to the children in Yalata and Sport and Recreation Oak Valley. Over the past 12 months Council staff have joined forces with local service Council has demonstrated a strong providers and agencies to deliver sport commitment to providing sport and and recreation programs across the recreation programs for the district community. Activities have included through sustained consultative aquatics, basketball, sports days, processes and initiating strategic skateboarding and dance which have partnerships with regional clubs provided physical activity opportunities to and community groups. over 1000 young people locally. In addition, Council has

“Community development provided resources and referrals to individuals incorporates sport and and groups seeking recreation, youth, arts financial support & culture, tourism” and access to training and development In addition to this, Council’s Sport and programs. Recreation Development Officer has

“A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A been working collaboratively with the Eyre Peninsula Indigenous Sport and

Community Development team from L-R: Johnny Kouvaris, Tani Irvine (work experience), Bianca Mitchell and Kathy Meier

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TOURISM & Manager Manager Kathy Meier Kathy Meier EVENTS Community Development Community Development the the wellbeing of the wellbeing of the the wellbeing of the wellbeing of the the community” the community” the the community” the community” “The community“The community “The community“The community development team team development team development development team team development team development endeavor to ensure to ensure to endeavor endeavor endeavor to ensure to ensure to endeavor endeavor

Art group work on a voluntary basis to memorial memorial hall being space. gallery permanent converted to a The quality and variety of local artwork on display demonstrates the and versatility of our local creativity artists and is a credit to all those involved. The West ensure the art gallery can be enjoyed by members of the basis. public on a regular Events The Oysterfest continues to be an iconic annual event for the event community. is The greatly businesses supported and by numerous who assist volunteers local the Ambassadors’ with their fundraising quests which raises money for charity groups as well as for future events. capital providing This years event was blessed with great weather, an endless supply of and oysters families and weekend. for a fun filled Ceduna friends visiting returning or A A highlight this year was the official opening opening of the course which Nullarbor spans from Links Kalgoorlie WA in golf to Ceduna. visitors are choosing Statistics to stay overnight in show that Ceduna to play the holes at the Ceduna Golf Club, visit the tourism around the attractions town and simply slow down the journey. enjoy and Tourism Youth Youth In the latter part This the saw Plan. Youth a new adopted of the year Council closure of the youth centre building and the implementation of approach a collaborative to programs the utilising existing delivery venues and the community. around services of youth The sport and youth officers are currently working together to develop a proposal for improving skate park. the existing surrounds the open space that As part of Councils ongoing commitment to supporting and showcasing the artistic talent of our community, a agreement with the partnership local West Art group has resulted in the front foyer of the Arts & Culture Arts

“A Wealth of Opportunity” COMMITTES Committee • • • • • • • • Committees Council

• • • • • • • • • Board Council Committees, Community to Appointments Ceduna & Districts Bushfire Advisory Advisory Bushfire Districts & Ceduna Committee Consultative ILUA Keys Ceduna Panel Assessment Development Council Committee Advisory Centre Coastal Ceduna Committee Oysterfest Committee Management Creek Davenport Audit Committee Committee Audit Committee Finance & Administration Ceduna Businesses & Tourism Association Association Tourism & Businesses Ceduna Group CFS Eyre Western Council Governing School Area Ceduna Council Governing School Area Miltaburra LibraryBoard School Community Ceduna Council Advisory Health Ceduna Ceduna Area School Swimming Pool Committee Committee Pool Swimming School Area Ceduna Campus Ceduna – SA TAFE ABB Grain Committee (Silo) (Silo) Committee Grain ABB

& DELEGATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Committee Committee Services andEmergency Infrastructure Committee andRecreation Sport Districts & Ceduna (Ceduna-AEC) (Ceduna-AEC) Committee Emergency Aerodrome Ceduna Committee Security Aerodrome Ceduna CKWS, (inc. Works and Services Technical Group Project Marina Keys Ceduna Airport) Regional Building Fire Safety Committee Committee Safety Fire Building Regional Committee LinksManagement Golf Nullarbor Committee Steering Plan Master Ports Peninsula Eyre ERDB Committee Enclosure Swimming Safe CBTA Committee Councils Coastal Committee Fisheries Recreational FarWest Committee Radio Community Ceduna (Local) Committee Thevenard of Port

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DELEGATIONS & or regionally or regionally or regionally or regionally supportsupport works works supportsupport works works servicesservices the to the to servicesservices the to the to within the area within the area within the areawithin the area community or communityto or to community or community to or to property, provide property, provide property, property, provide provide property, provide property, of approaches to of to approaches of to approaches of approaches to of to approaches of to approaches manage communitymanage community manage communitymanage community Council usesCouncil a range uses a range Council usesCouncil a range uses a range n Other &n Boards

Australian Local Government Association Australian Airport Owners Association SA SA SA Local Government & Roads Works Conference Local Government Grants Commission Road Indices Reference Group Free SA Eyre Community Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association Waste Working Party National Local Roads Congress Division • • • • • • • COMMITTEES

LGA) LGA) ERDB Tourism Target Team Tourism Eyre Peninsula Marketing Committee Local Government Future Directions Implementation Reference Group (State, Federal & Local Government, Eyre Community Alliance Group (Regional) DHS Aboriginal Services Implementation Committee Australian Airport Owners Association Annual Australian Local Government Association Conference and AGM Conference & AGM EPLGA EPLGA Roads & Transport Reference Group Local Government Association SA AGM Local Government Finance Authority AGM Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association Conference Delegate Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association Executive

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Ministerial & Other Appointments (non-Council) Ministerial Other & • •

• • • • • • • • • • • • Council Appointments to Local Government Associatio Appointments to Local Government Council

REGISTERS &SERVICES

Registers Council is required to • Register of Interests - Members of Council maintain specific • Register of Allowances & Benefits Members of Council registers which are • Register of Benefits – Council Staff made available to the • Register of Public Roads

general public • Register of Community Land

• Register of By-Laws

• Register of Election Campaign Returns

Community Land Council adopted Community Land Management Plans in December 2004 for land classified as community land under the Local Government Act 1999.

These plans assist Council with managing issues of risk management, facility provision, inspection and maintenance of the land, and other general issues.

By adopting the plans, the public is also offered ongoing protection for their ‘expected continued access’ to community land.

Community Land Management Plans were adopted for:

• Ceduna Soldiers Memorial Hall “A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A • Reserves

• Median Strips

• Recreation Facilities (Leased)

• Emergency Service Facilities

• Ceduna Memorial Park

Codes of Conduct Council has adopted the following Codes: •Members Code of Conduct

•Staff Code of Conduct Parks & Gardens Staff at the newly developed head of jetty area Back L-R: Ben Hoffrichter, Kym Harding, Jefferey Coleman, Dave Bruggeman, Front L-R: Ricky Masters, Matt Wilson and Suzie Pav “A Wealth of Opportunity” 20

SERVICES & Australia Day Awards Awards Day Australia the Community for Advocacy Council Conducts Advises onCouncil Fire Regulations Infectious Diseases Pest Eradication Hygiene Pool Assists Council Citizenship Ceremonies Ceremonies Citizenship Receptions Civic Oysterfest events Other various Organisations Community Development Economic Events Annual Festivals & Businesses Local Clubs Citizens Senior Groups Sporting Tourism REGISTERS Administers Council Controls Beach Controls Parking Litter Controls Controls Sign Regulations Planning Regulations Building Plans Development & Registration Control Dog League Football Far West Council Inspects & Licenses Premises Food & Homes Rest Nursing Homes Signs Outdoor of Conditions Sanitary Buildings Permits for Reserve Road Purposes Business Animal Control Control Animal Airport Airport Refuse Collection Collection Refuse Pontoons Jetties & Facilities Library Litter Bins Bays & Information Parking Street closures Gardens Parks & & Plant Machinery Playgrounds Toilets Public Areas Reserve Roads Footpaths Kerbing Seats Signs Outs Pump Tank Septic (some) Crossings School Affairs Sport & Recreation Skate park Street Lighting Planting Tree Street Street sweeping Hall Town Control Traffic Supply Water Affairs Youth Beach Shelters Shelters Beach Areas Beach/Foreshore Tracks Bicycle Boat Ramps parks Car Cemeteries Effluent Disposal Systems Council Provides & Maintains

risk risk management, facility provision, These These plans assist Council with managing issues of “A Wealth of Opportunity” REPRESENTATION

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REVIEW 230 230 Ratio

9 9 on of SA Elected Members

s for the area is currently 2,077 giving a To alter the boundaries of the council; of the council; the boundaries alter To To alter the composition of the council or representative structure of (including by the the council creation, of wards); abolition alteration or To incorporate within council a part of the the State that is not within area of of the a council. area the

1976 3014 10 1763 7 197 1318 11 2026 430 3301 9 160 9 9 146 225 366 2077 2077 REPRESENTATION A A group of at least 20 eligible electors may • • • • Following any such submission, there clear is process that a Council must consider. must that issues council follow and Electors requiring detailed requirements of a Public Initiated Act. of the further details to obtain Council Submission can contact submit submit to a council a proposal: consider Council a submission that the Electors

*Information provided by Local Government Associati

Peterborough Kingston Mount Remarkable Tumby Bay 2186 7 312 Barunga West Kangaroo Island Lower PeninsulaEyre Southern Mallee Yankalilla 3237 3126 10 7 1487 323 446 9 165 Goyder CEDUNA CEDUNA Council

for boundary adjustment. adjustment. for boundary outlines outlines how electors’ can initiate submissions Submissions Section 28 of the Local Government Act 1999 Boundary Adjustments Adjustments - Public Initiated Boundary

average representation is 1:1636. quota representation average lowest is Lower Eyre Peninsula with 1:446. 1:446. with Eyre Peninsula is Lower lowest Within this RAM classification, representation ratio the is 1:348. average The statewide is is Peterborough Council with 1:146 and the classification classification the highest representation quota Classification Classification of Local Government. Within this Medium Medium Council (RAM) as per the Australian Council Council is classified as a Rural Agricultural

representation ratio of ratio 1:230. representation Based Based on the following table, the number of elector “A Wealth of Opportunity” PUBLIC Councilapplicationin its competitive of neutralit imple to prior neutrality competitive of principles activities, business200 August sinceplace inbeen haveCouncilby-laws significant no were there N year the Council and to application its 1(j) on report 4 to requirement Schedule LGA requirement the Under CompetitionNational Policy broader the in discussionthe particular a of matter. Council from public necessary the exclude to interest the is community and it where Council believes guaranteed except and is encouraged, Council Meetings to Committee access Public discussion and/or documents. to access public restrict to interest community broader the in necessary be may it open occasions some of on that principle recognising the whilst Local government, to committed the fully is by prescribed legal GovernmentAct, Districtthe Council Ceduna of the the as within of framework needs operates the and to Councilcommunity responsive effective an is of which role the fulfilling In MeetingsofCouncil principle of open government” open of government” open principle of principle principle of open government” open of government” open principle of principle “the District Council of Ceduna of Council Ceduna District of Council “the District “the “the District Council of Ceduna of Council Ceduna District of Council “the District “the

is fully committed tofully is committed theto fully is the is fully committed tofully is committed theto fully is the INFORMATION

y inits y business dealings. mentation. There were no complaints received by received complaints no were There mentation. Business, it is reported that for the financial the for that reported is it Business, oni ue te confidential-provisions the used Council absolutely considered necessary. when excluded only is financial public The involved. is or person a of safety position health, information the to when pertaining occur examples Further the disadvantage and community. Council of position theprejudice would so do to as bid, limit upper the of knowledge prior have to vendor) the as acquire to (such involved others want not would and land auction at bid to intends Council 2 ujcs ad hs efim Councils openand transparent manner. reaffirms an this Local in business our conducting to commitment and the subjects) of 12 90 Sections GovernmentActon 22 occasionstotala (for of to pursuant A simple example would be a case where the where case a be would example simple A rae, netkn r esd Current ceased. or undertaken created, 6 and were allformallythewerereviewed against and 6 toa Cmeiin oiy n the and Policy Competition ational

PUBLIC INFORMATION

Subject Description In Confidence 1.Rock Wall Swimming Enclosure 90 (3) (k) tenders for supply of goods or provision of services Yes 2.Ceduna Community Wastewa- 90 (3) (k) tenders for supply of goods or provision of services No ter Treatment Plant Sale of property – 1 Christopher 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to another person No St, Ceduna Local Government Indigenous 90 (3) (h) legal advice; 90 (3) (j) would divulge information provided on a Yes Land Use Agreement confidential basis by or to a Minister of the Crown, or another public authority or official F-Cubed desalination proposal 90 (3) (d) disclosure of commercial information of a confidential nature No Ceduna Waters environmental 90 (3) (g) to ensure that the council does not breach any law, order or No works direction of a court or tribunal constituted by law, any duty of confidence, or other legal obligation or duty; 90 (3) (h) legal advice Deputation from Masterplan – 90 (3) (d) disclosure of commercial information of a confidential nature; 90 No proposed development plan (3) (m) information relating to a proposed amendment to a Development amendment Plan under the Development Act 1993 before a Development Plan Amend- ment proposal relating to the amendment is released for public consultation under that Act; Ceduna Keys legal agreements 90 (3) (d) disclosure of commercial information of a confidential nature Yes Recruitment of CEO 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs; 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to No pursuant to Sections 90 of the Local another person Recruitment of CEO 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs; 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to No another person F-Cubed desalination proposal 90 (3) (d) disclosure of commercial information of a confidential nature No Recruitment of CEO 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs; 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to No another person F-Cubed draft Memorandum of 90 (3) (d) disclosure of commercial information of a confidential nature No Understanding Purchase of Smoky Bay 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to another person No Caravan Park Tender – Ceduna Visitor 90 (3) (k) tenders for supply of goods or provision of services No “A Wealth of Opportunity” Information Centre Appointment of CEO 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs No Sale of 1 Christopher Street 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to another person No CEO Employment Contract 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs; 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to No another person CEO Employment Contract 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs; 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to No another person CEO Employment Contract 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs; 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to No another person Under the requirement LGA Schedule 4 1(j) and the National Competition Policy and the Purchase of Smoky Bay 90 (3) (b) commercial advantage to another person No Caravan Park Alleged Breach of Confidentiality 90 (3) (a) disclosure of personal affairs No by a councillor

The confidentiality provisions were utilised for the above matters and reasons 24 FREEDOM of INFORMATION

During the 2009/10 no formal applications Most information is readily available without under the provisions of the Freedom of recourse to the Freedom of Information Act Information Act were received. and we invite you to discuss your information needs with us. The Freedom of Information Act 1991 provides legislation and guidelines for access and provision of information to the public. If “Most information and Council refuses access to a document under files held by the the Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation, District Council of we must issue a certificate stating why the Ceduna are available document is restricted. for public viewing” Most information and files held by the District Council of Ceduna are available for public Requests under the FOI Act 1991 for access viewing. There are a few exceptions, such as to documents in the possession of Council

personal and personnel records and matters should be accompanied by the relevant which are subject to litigation, but generally application fee and directed in writing to: information is readily available for viewing at no charge or a minimal reproduction charge. Freedom of Information Officer District Council of Ceduna In rare cases, retrieving the requested 44 O’Loughlin Terrace information involves considerable staff time. It CEDUNA SA 5690 is important to specify what you require as clearly as possible so staff can quickly and All general enquiries on Freedom of efficiently help you. If an extraordinary Information Act issues should be directed to amount of staff time is required to complete Freedom of Information Officer, Sonia Oats. a request for information charges may apply. “A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A

FREEDOM of INFORMATION

Council is regulated under several Acts, and/or is required to provide information under other Acts. Acts and Plans that Council operates under are listed below:

Acts, Regulations & Plans • Local Government Act • Freedom of Information Act • Parking Regulations • Building Code of Australia • Dog & Cat Management Act • Public & Environmental Health Act • Development Act • Real Property Act Food Act • Strategic Plan • Housing Improvement Act • Ceduna Development Plan • Environmental Protection Act • Eyre Development Plan • Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

Documents Available The following documents are available for public inspection at the Council Office free of charge; members of the public can purchase them for a fee:

• Council & Committee Agendas • Council & Committee Minutes • Policy Manual • Annual Report • Strategic Plan All general enquiries on Freedom of Minutes • Business Plans Minutes of each monthly Council • Financial Plans meeting are available on Council’s •

By-laws “A Wealth website free of charge or in hardy copy • Development Application Register for a small fee. They are also displayed • Financial Statements in the Council administration office foyer • Register of Elected Members Allowances for public viewing. and Benefits

• Register of Employee Salaries & Wages of Opportunity” and Benefits • Assessment Book • Register of Public Streets and Roads Agendas • Register of Fees and Charges levied by Agendas are displayed in the Council Council administration office foyer and on • Supplementary Development Plans Council’s website for public viewing three days prior to Council meetings.

previously on exhibition

26 “A Wealth of Opportunity” COMMUNITY 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 public consultation process and and process electionsare completed. once Plan Strategic consultation new a of development public next a on the embark to need over we as months increasetwelve may Plan our of awareness The 81.44. of Average State the above well is 91.89, of measurement a with and inception survey since measurements the to Council’s commitment planningstrategic process. our and public highlight the to and communication and service to commitment areas most in results positive of continuation a indicate This areaThis hasbeen reasonably consistentin survey community 2010 the from Results Rating of 90.42 (State 82.34) was an an was 82.34) (State 2our and 2009 from improvement 90.42 of Rating improve to communication and consultation attempting are our but undertake consultation, legislative to continue We outcome. Strategic Objectives Strategic Community Consultation Consultation Community

0220 0420 0620 0820 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Linear(Council) State Council Strategic Objectives nd highest SURVEY fact sheets, facebook,fact email etc. newsletters, improvements, website through result. The Council Services area includes includes area Services Council good The a result. is 104.54) (State 101.72 of Rating Services Council a positive, always rating101.72 extremelyof is pleasing. not is feedback where area an is this Given services. cultural and community and waste/recycling control, plus ment, animal of develop-and planning health, environmental areas regulatory our 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 0220 0420 0620 0820 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 0220 0420 0620 0820 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Linear(Council) State Council Linear(Council) State Council Community Community Consultation Council Council Services

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SURVEY Public Access to Information to Access Public Council State (Council) Linear COMMUNITY 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 Rating Rating of 94.09 (State 87.38) good measure of provides this area. Council has a not utilised provisions Information of Act in the past year the (only used twice Freedom in the past 12 years) of which indicates that information is made available means normal through of majority occasions on the and that the public generally don’t appear to information. accessing in issue any have Access Information to Public 135 130 125 120 115 110 105 100

Quality of Life of Quality Council State (Council) Linear

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

95 90 85 80 75 70 65 135 130 125 120 115 110 105 100

Rating Rating of 101.87 (State 92.93) is a reduction from past two years, but well above average. State A trend that will be interesting to 2011. in assess People may be unclear on what ‘quality of life’ is, and in our environment this may be of Quality closely to Safety linked & Security. Life measures can also be a reflection other on service providers, and Council this means needs accountability of other agencies, to and also development of remain positive relationships with providers. service other alert to External issues and Housing influences SA, SAPOL, such Health Services, as etc will reflect somewhat on people’s perception of quality of life measures. This unfair is not perception an or measurement, as Council the should be reflective of our whole of community.

Quality Life of

our our regulatory areas of animal control, COMMUNITY SURVEY

Asset/Infrastructure Management management, dry areas, and other initiatives will continue to influence this measure (both Rating of 104.45 (State 104.12) again positively and negatively.) provides a positive outcome. We have not rated below 100 since survey Safety & Security

135 commencement with high:low being Council 130 State 106.69:100.92. 125 Linear (Council) 120 115 Overall this is a good result and backs up 110 the performance of staff in this area along 105 100 with the delivery of services as mentioned 95 previously. Hopefully this outcome also 90 85 provides some level of satisfaction with the 80 long-term planning of infrastructure (ie 75 70 roads, footpaths, etc.), CBD upgrades, and 65 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

the inclusion/consultation with non-council representatives on Council Committees. Customer Service Asset/Infrastructure Management Rating of 88.13 (State 90.71) is a first

135 measurement of Customer Service within 130 Council State 125 this annual survey, and this measure reflects Linear (Council) 120 that we need to continually assess our 115 110 approach and standards of customer 105 service. 100 95 90 85 This is not necessarily a measurement of 80 our customer service staff, but an overall 75 70 assessment of our approach from all staff, 65

“A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 correspondence, quality of response, etc Safety & Security Information Delivery Rating of 117.71 (State 93.28) provides a Rating of 93.42 (State 96.90) is another first great outcome in this challenging area. measurement, and one that will hopefully provide us with some direction on how our The introduction of Safety & Security (local) customers wish to access Council Services provided for extremely high results information. Additional data has been in 2008 & 2009 and these were possibly not provided which outlines current and sustainable as people become comfortable preferred methods of information delivery. with the safety & security services presence. A result of 117.71 is still extremely positive. Although this is helpful, it only provides Future and ongoing issues including alcohol information from local residents, and restrictions, SAPOL staffing levels and excludes some 35% of our non-local rate presence, Housing SA tenancy base.

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SURVEY Comparative Comparative ) Council v State Average State v Council Council State COMMUNITY 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 A A more detailed account of these survey

Our commitment to embracing a strong and directive Strategic Plan that was developed in consultation with the public will continue to provide outcomes that are satisfying to our ratepayers and residents. Council Members and staff should be congratulated on outcomes. these achieving in performance their Further Information Average Council v State results results or any other aspect of Council can be accessed via the council website located at www.ceduna.net (search under Measurement. Performance Contact the Council administration office on 08 8625 [email protected]. 3407 or via email at 135 130 125 120 115 110 105 100 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Overall Performance Overall 2003 Council State (Council) Linear 2002 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

Rating Rating of 6.67 (State 6.77) although slightly down from 2009, is still our second highest rating, and reflects well on residents. local by our performance our perceived Our overall outcomes ratings are pleasing and are complimentary to the huge efforts put into all areas. As a comparison against performance across the State, our ratings very favourably. compare Overall Rating This This provides us develop with our future services, a strategies and good communications base upon, but to to also that ensure we do not become complacent in approach our to our various service areas, and communications and approach public. general with the 10 COUNCIL RATES

What it Means for Rates in the townships of Ceduna, Thevenard, Rates contribute to important services on Denial Bay and Smoky Bay ratepayer base which communities rely. This year sees an − Financial Consideration: average increase of 5% across the entire − single farm enterprise provisions of the Council area in order to raise approximately Local Government Act 1999. $2.86 million in Council Rates which is − rate capping expected to provide for approximately 34.3% of − rate deferrals total revenue for the 2010/11 financial year. − consideration of consistency and compara- bility in imposing differing levels of rates in The following table represents the differing rate different areas such as Ceduna and locations as a percentage contribution overall. Thevenard townships, Denial Bay and Smoky Bay township, and rural areas. $ % Ceduna 1,280,288.00 44.33 “Rates contribute to Rural 901,013.00 31.20 important services on Thevenard 375,962.00 13.02 Smoky Bay 242,936.00 8.41 which communities rely” Denial Bay 50,466.00 1.75 Industry 37,188.00 1.29 • Community Expectations Total 2,887,853.00 100% − consideration of community feedback

achieved through policies and programs In setting its rates for the 2010/11 financial year such as public consultation, customer the Council has considered the following: service standards, media relations (print • Councils Strategic Plan, Annual Corporate and radio), and general community Plan, and Budget; interaction with elected members and • Economic climate including: executive staff. − compliance costs; •

“A Wealth of Opportunity” of Wealth “A Direct consultation on the budget has been − cost shifting from Federal and State undertaken in the form of written requests for governments; budgetary consideration to Ceduna Business − continuing impact of legislative compliance and Tourism Association, Denial Bay issues (risk management, records Progress Association, Smoky Bay Progress management, etc). Association, Thevenard Ratepayers’ • Social environment including: Association; all of whom represent their − seasonal conditions community of interest. − remoteness − local economic development − age and condition of major infrastructure (i.e. waste water system, roads) − social issues − impact of rates on the community including different levels of service and infrastructure COUNCIL RATES

Rate Capping & Rebates by Council. No delegation is provided to Council provides discretionary rebates on Council Officers for the consideration of Council Rates with rate capping introduced such applications. to alleviate the financial burden on above average increases on rates for individual Rates Remissions Policy assessments, generally where there was an Section 181(9) of the Local Government Act abnormal valuation increase. 1999 provides for remission of fines and interest. This Policy is designed with the Rate rebates (capping) to apply for all rate intent to provide relief (or remission of fines increases that equate to greater than 10% and interest) for those ratepayers that pay over and above the average annual rate their rates in full within a defined period, or increase for the entire Council area. For the to those ratepayers that have an agreed 2010/11 financial year this equates to a (and fully maintained) regular payment percentage of 15% over and above general arrangement. rates charged for 2009/10 financial year. Rate capping will not apply to any new assessments or that have changed ownership in the previous financial year.

Additional rate capping applies for Ratepayers who have a regular payment properties owned by pensioners. This plan, which has been agreed to by Council, applies to rates that equate to greater than and confirmed in writing prior to any due 5% over and above the general rates date for payment of instalments subject to: and radio), and general community charged for the 2009/10 financial year. • Payments arrangement to be on a weekly Postponement of Rates for Seniors or fortnightly basis; and Section 182 of the Local Government Act • Arrangement to pay rates and charges in “A Wealth of Opportunity” permits a Council, on the application of the full within the relevant financial year that ratepayer, to partially or wholly remit or those charges have been levied; and Tourism Association, Denial Bay postpone rates, on the basis of hardship. • No arrears or overdue amounts owing on the relevant assessment Association, Thevenard Ratepayers’ Where a ratepayer is suffering hardship in • One missed payment allowed without paying rates, they are invited to contact loss of remission benefits Councils Revenue Officer on (08) 8625 3407 to discuss the matter. Fines and Interest will not be applied to any assessments that comply with payment Council has no eligibility criteria for the arrangement conditions as provided for consideration of remission or postponement above.

of rates, with each individual application treated on its merits on a confidential basis

32 “A Wealth of Opportunity” COUNCIL • • • • to made been have facilitate: policies adopted Council’s intheir dealingsit withCouncil. for tool a u to wishes who person as other any and staff council, serve to a designed is document, Manual “living” Policy Ceduna of Council District The period for a policy however, Council can review a a review can Council policy anytime. at however, policy a for period other review the or determine may Legislation requirements compliance 1999. the Act of 59 Government section Local in Council to conveyed be is power may and Council This circumstances. to according waived or amended by determined are Policies affecttheyas bothpublic and internal administrat prov service and role operations, its makin to pertaining decision for direction and position Council’s

A PROMPTNESS CONSISTENCY Legislative Operational Policy

is a public document which sets out the the out sets which document public a is Council’s strategic goals Council’s strategic goals Council’s Council’s strategic goals Council’s strategic goals Council’s “Policies aredeveloped“Policies aredeveloped“Policies “Policies aredeveloped“Policies aredeveloped“Policies fulfilment of legislative of legislative of fulfilment fulfilment fulfilment of legislative of legislative of fulfilment fulfilment achievementachievement of the of the achievementachievement of the of the or contribute or tocontribute theor to the or contribute or tocontribute theor to the COMPLIANCE EFFICIENCY to further the the the tofurther to further to further the the the tofurther to further inresponding needscustomer to obligations” obligations”obligations” obligations”obligations” and equity indecision making POLICIES , and ,

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POLICIES

FINANCE COUNCIL TRANSPORT TRANSPORT GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL SERVICES SERVICES SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION HUMAN RESOURCES RESOURCES HUMAN Council powers” Council powers” Council powers” Council powers” RECREATION SERVICES SERVICES RECREATION in the delegation in of the delegation of in the delegation in of the delegation of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CWMS AND WATER SCHEMES SCHEMES WATER AND CWMS decision makingdecision and making and decision makingdecision and making and “They guide Council’s “They guide Council’s “They “They guide Council’s“They guide Council’s “They form an essential anstep form essential step form form an essential anstep form essential step form

COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES SERVICES AND FACILITIES COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL & REGULATORY SERVICES SERVICES REGULATORY & ENVIRONMENTAL All All superseded policies are archived as they can be An efficient An policy framework at efficient Council Ceduna wil All All policies are available for viewing on the Distr

under the following strategic headings: strategic headings: the following under Council Council of Ceduna website at www.ceduna.net or can be requested administration by office. contacting Policies the are council categorised required required under Freedom of Information and requirements legal as evidence of Council’s policy at a of time.point specific assist assist in creating sound governance and positive of the community perceptions public “A Wealth of Opportunity” STRATEGIC

consultation and provision of high quality services quality of high provision and consultation leadership, through community the for prosperity To environmental and social economic, deliver else! anywhere to be want you would Why community, environment. pristine economy, progressive Ceduna—strong, harmonious • • • • • • The District Council of Ceduna has a wealth of oppo wealth a has of Ceduna District Council The Showingrespect Focusedonpracticebest Sustainableand accountable Transparentand consultative forwardProactive, thinkingand visionary An innovative,An well organised,andsafe efficient t OUTCOMES

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OUTCOMES Community Community Park; Denial Bay park area completed heritage in partnership with Association Bay Progress Denial Public Public Toilets; New Public Convenience through purchase of a new Self Cleaning Convenience. Public CBD Upgrades; CBD Project progressed through completion of included Stage 3 parts which O'Loughlin and Tce, the Head of of Ceduna McKenzie Jetty precinct. State Government funding Street, secured for Stage 4 to be undertaken in year financial 2010/11 Ceduna Completed construction Hospital of new Ceduna Hospital car Development; park SA Health Country in partnership with Road Networks & Access; Through land developments partnerships, and successful in; other upgrade of Decres Bay Council Rd undertaken private to has support Ceduna development; Waters been road upgrade Resources for A Triple Road for Trains; and Iluka assisted in successfully established an negotiations A triple RAV route that to the Kalari depot on Schwarz Rd; have bunker site Thevenard the and STRATEGIC • • • • • Land and buildings buildings Land and

GOAL 1 GOAL Physical infrastructure and heritage heritage and Physical infrastructure Asset Management Systems data Association Association Roads Group Meetings collection collection and data modelling completed to enable improved improvements network planning of road reviewing reviewing EP Road & Transport Strategy, in addition to attendance State at and Regional, National outcomes local improve Road Forums to Regional involvement in Partnerships; EP Local Government Active Public Public Lighting; Thevenard Road street lighting upgrade project partnership completed with in Federal provision funding Government Council Council Water Schemes; Water West & Smoky Bay schemes Aquaculture Park maintained water effectively and operating SA SA Water; Continue Government for water to infrastructure and lobby improvements water quality State Desalination Plant; Understanding Memorandum signed of company F-Cubed to assist and support with the development private of the Water Ceduna Farm (Desalination Solar Plant) to link into Councils Positive Water outcomes through West high quality water, zero Scheme. waste emissions, and water security sites maintained, upgraded & developed developed upgraded & maintained, sites Water Water • • • • • • Roads, footpaths and transport links links transport and footpaths Roads, “A Wealth of Opportunity” STRATEGIC Aviation • • • • • • • • • Marine infrastructure Marine and projects pnd n coe 20, ih an with courseininitial June monthsto 72010. 2009, the October played having people 2000 estimated officially in project opened Links; Golf Nullarbor Council saleexisting of building new the through availability funding to a subject of construction the for Council by adopted plans site and Concept Centre; Administration Council Progress Association. Bay Smoky with partnership in 2010/11 and in commence to rebuild Jetty; Bay Smoky costing, preliminary geotechnicalinitialinvestigations scoping a study, including for Slipway Thevenard off developed facility unloading fishing commercial Plans Council. by Concept secured been precinct has Facility; and tenure land Unloading Slipway Thevenard Fish Thevenard improved and publicaccess services, passenger DOTARS in and growth passed, audits all CASA with standards and to managed maintained being Airport; Ceduna and maintained Gardens; developedhigha to standard & Parks servicesoperated effectively be to with systems installedin2010/11 control completed, access Airport secure Ceduna the diitain ete wt ti project this with Centre, Administration vain evcs Jt 1 refuelling A1 Jet Services; Aviation at area parking Secure Parking; Airport

OUTCOMES

• • • EnvironmentNatural • • • water desalination through solar solar through RenewableEnergyProject EPNRM in involvement and technology, desalination including water energy new for alternative technologies of development the pursue water supplywaterour region for Term Long continued ensure to EP Plan Security Water the of monitoring requires and accountability Continued Planning; Water Plan Security re-assessmentand accountability. Term Long Water EPNRM. from ourcommunity for to communications outcomes improved and region, on Board EPNRM with consultation Ongoing Partnerships; ensure a sustainable tourism, tourism, fishing professional sustainable outcomes and a recreational terrestrial to ensure accountability in of and level continuing a maintaining Council Parks environments; Marine Alternative Energy; Council continues to to continues Council Energy; Alternative protectedandmaintained for used by Our Our naturalenvironment enhanced, current andfuturecurrent generations GOAL2

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

GOAL 3 Sustainable economic development opportunities identified, aggressively pursued and promoted

Economic Development

• Council Planning; Land availability monitored and preliminary scoping done for Town Centre, Industry development, Waste Systems and General Planning amendments

• Ceduna Wastewater Treatment Plant; • Ceduna Waters; Land Development new wastewater treatment plan commenced, with support from Council to constructed and commissioned, with provide additional land for Ceduna growth wastewater re-use to public areas, • Local Business; Council, in partnership schools, and sporting facilities with Ceduna Business & Tourism • Recycling; Public recycling bins and Association, continue to recognise local systems implemented in Ceduna, business through annual awards Thevenard, Smoky Bay, and Denial Bay • Bergmann Drive Industrial Precinct; for glass, plastic, steel and aluminium Concept plans being developed for cans Bergmann Drive land precinct to support Stormwater Systems industry associated with the Port of Thevenard • Assessment of new Stormwater System opportunities continued, with new • Port of Thevenard; Investigations and infrastructure installed to provide for planning continue for deep water loading “A Wealth of Opportunity” future options of redirecting stormwater to and unloading facilities incorporating Port new wastewater treatment plant of Thevenard, and the Thevenard Fish Unloading Facility Tourism • Events; Council continues to support and • Partnerships; Regional partnerships facilitate Oysterfest, Marilyn’s Music through ERDB Tourism Target Team to Muster, Vintage Car Club National Event, assist with infrastructure, development, Nullarbor Links, Masters Games, and and promotion of local tourism other events to provide economic and tourism outcomes • Tourism Promotion; continued through CD's, brochures, Tourism EP support, • Volunteer Recognition; Council awards Visitor Information Centre, Nullarbor recognising volunteerism and community Links project, Oysterfest, and other engagement through Australia Day events (ie Masters Games) Awards, and Volunteer Awards

38 “A Wealth of Opportunity” STRATEGIC CouncilManagement Services& • • • • • • • Regional & Regional Community Relations Open andtransparentOpen relationshipswith development through a developed developed withadministration and communitythe a communicationongoingandtrainingplan, through development and support ongoing Members; Elected expectations community with line in direction Council of driver critical a remains Plan; Strategic opportunities and challenges staff of gaps, assessment and service of identification of Council, efficiency and to effectiveness commenced assess Review; Organisation Regional & Councils and Roy State measures against performance our compares which independent Survey Morgan through undertaken annually Comparison; Performance localmedia presence and newsletter, quarterly site, facebook website Council of implementation development, Continued Communication; regional, andlocal partners national, with communication and consultation information, promotional of improvement Continued Partnerships;

Efficient andeffectiveEfficient deliveryof our community andour partners Councilservices GOAL5 GOAL4

OUTCOMES

• • • • • plctos o nue opine and improvedengagementcustomer compliance ensure to all applications Functions; to approach proactive Planning and objective & Development inmentCouncil by-law compliance engage- community greater and alcohol misuse, management, animal including and matters proactive regulatory to approach educative Functions; Regulatory all of outsourcingCouncil IT resources risk through low useability and accessibility improved s and Technology; approach d r o c e R Information Management, g n i d u l Risk c financialplanning compliance and n i Council Managements, to s m e t s y s improvements requirements proactive legislative through to Compliance; approach Legislative

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OUTCOMES Education; Negotiations commenced to formal develop partnership Ceduna Area with School deliver to improved standing under- of roles, communications, opportunities. partnership and future • Officer Officer which will the positive for outcomes provide immediate region and culture and arts

STRATEGIC Alexanders Beach, Ceduna Ceduna Beach, Alexanders Arts & Culture; West Art have formed a Ceduna Ceduna Memorial Hall; to Air-conditioning be installed in the Ceduna Memorial Hall as an initiative to increase useability the of facility, with funding from the Federal Government Partnerships; Country Arts SA, Council District of Streaky Council of Ceduna have formally Bay, entered and into District a new partnership for a regional Arts Boardwalk access Thevenard Slipway Beach constructed access recreational to improve to Swimming Facility; Council continues to seek funding for Ceduna construction of Swimming the Enclosure Nadia Landing; off Public access to Landing Nadia coastal through Council area intervention and access now provision secured partnership partnership with Council to WestArt Gallery at develop the Ceduna Memorial a Hall, for promotional, outcomes retail marketing, and • • • • • •

GOAL 6 GOAL support health and wellbeing wellbeing health and support Improved community services that services community Improved Sport Sport & Recreation; Policy developed to provide assistance to clubs sport development and junior Sport Sport & Recreation; Delivery of programs and projects through local partnerships involving health, education, agencies and other and delivered groups. through direction This of Sport, Councils will Recreation be Strategic Plan and Open Space Youth Youth Services; Ceduna Youth closed in February 2010 after Centre 10 years of successful programs, with services Youth now delivered using facilities and delivering services that other have community been requested by the youth within the region. This involving youth agencies within the region is a and community organisations holistic to deliver a approach long term programmed youth. and members community supported by Community Development • • • “A Wealth of Opportunity” STRATEGIC Indigenous PartnershipsIndigenous • • • • Health & Health AgedSupport continued communication and and Land Indigenous matters community to communication solutions and challenges on Communication; consultation and continued Partnerships housing with Hospital, constructionin2010/11 Ceduna doctor the to new adjacent for of plans developed constriction have Country SA and Health Council Housing; Doctor CDHS doctor & housing. new Council progressing aged cooperatively to services assist to Services Health District Ceduna to contribution cash and buildings, free throughfacilitiesrentalinsurance,support to continues Council Services; Support

OUTCOMES Community SafetyCommunity • • • • • • partnerships and communication agency and Conduct, strategies of Zones, Code Community Restrictions, Licence Dry Township development CCTV, including social and prevention crime of implementation and assessmentContinued Prevention; Crime withLocal Government more partnership a through people, a Indigenous to services provide integrated and to accountable opportunity and submission a with Government State the CouncilServices;providedIntegratedhas future projectsand consultation outcomes and compensation, recognition, for provide and will which Government Government, Local State Group, Claim Agreement Use Title Native West Far between completed Land Indigenous for completed negotiations Agreement; Use ih eua ra col t offer to developmentopportunities personal School, and leadership youth Area identified second Ceduna its cooperation with in had trek, Flinders has Operation Chapter Flinders Local Operation Flinders; positive Operation significant had outcomes for communitythe has of which Continuation Patrols Security Security; & Safety funded Council & Safety

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DistrictCouncil of Ceduna For the year the For 30endedJune 2010 General Purpose General FinancialReports FINANCIAL

Income Statement Statement Income ...... Balance Sheet Sheet Balance ...... Statement of Changes in Equity Equity in Changes Statement of ...... Flow Statement Cash ......

Council Certificate of Audit Independence ...... Audit Independence of Certificate Council

CEO Statement CEO Statement ...... Note 1 1 Note Policies Accounting - Significant ...... Notes to, and forming part of, the Principal Financ part Principal of, the forming Notes to, and

Note 2 2 Note - Income ......

Principal Financial Statements Statements Financial Principal Note 3 3 Note - Expenses ...... 4 Note ...... Assets of -Disposal on Gain 5 Note Assets ...... - Current

Note 6 6 Note Assets - Non-Current ...... Note 10 10 Note to Restrictions Subject Assets - ......

Note 7 7 Note Equipm & Plant Property, - Infrastructure, 8 Note - Liabilities ...... 9 Note - Reserves ...... Note 13 13 Note Instruments - Financial ......

Note 11 11 Note ofFlow Statement Cash - Reconciliation ... 12 Note ...... - Functions Note 16 16 Note of Finances - Presentation Uniform ......

Note 15 15 Note Indicators - Financial ...... Note 14 14 Note Commitments - Expenditure ......

Note 17 17 Note Leases - Operating ...... Note 18 18 Note - Superannuation ...... “A Wealth of Opportunity” FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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