Annual Report 2004
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY About this Report 2 About the Association 3 Vision, Mission, Core Values and Goals 4 Membership 2004 – 2005 5-6 Local Governing Bodies in the Northern Territory 7 Executive Committee Members 8 Executive Profiles 9-11 Staff 13-15 Organisational Structure 16 Service Providers & Sponsors 17 President’s Report on Behalf of the Executive 18-27 Chief Executive Officer’s Report 28 Strategic Plan Achievements 2004/2005 29-40 Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2005 41 Independent Audit Report to the Members of the Local Government 42-43 Association of the Northern Territory Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2005 44 Statement of Income and Expenditure for the Year Ended 30 June 45-49 2005 Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 30 June 2005 50 Notes to, and forming part of, the Financial Statements for the Year 51-55 Ended 30 June 2005 Local Government Association of the Northern Territory 2004/2005 56-58 Actual versus Budget to 30 June 2005 Official publication of the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory © 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY Members of the Association This report is the 14th Annual Report of the Local Government Association of the Northern Territory and it is for the financial year 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005. This report has been prepared in compliance with the Association's Constitution for the members of the Association. However, many other persons and organisations will find it informative for their own purposes. The report details the financial position and performance of the Association for the financial year, as well as background material on local government in the Northern Territory, the Association’s membership, directions and achievements during the year. Clause 10 of the Association’s Constitution requires this report to be part of the agenda for the Annual General Meeting. This has been done and the meeting will be held in Alice Springs on 13 October 2005. If anyone has any queries about the report they can contact the Association. Contact details are as follows: Telephone: (08) 8936 2888 Facsimile: (08) 8941 2665 Kerry Moir PRESIDENT September 2005 2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (the Association) was first incorporated in 1992 as the single peak body representing local government in the Northern Territory. The Association is established as an incorporated body under section 224 of the Local Government Act of the Northern Territory. Membership of the Association is voluntary and open to all local governing bodies eligible to receive Australian Government Financial Assistance Grants. These are grants paid to local governments throughout Australia. The Association is also able to admit associate members under Clause 6.4 of its constitution. During 2004 – 2005 the Association did not have any associate members. The office of the Association is housed on the first and second floors of the CML Building, 59 Smith Street, Darwin. The Association undertakes advocacy work for councils in the Northern Territory and provides a wide range of services of benefit to them, the details of which are included in this report. The Executive and staff reviewed the Association’s strategic plan in February 2005 and this report includes feedback on achievements against the plan. The Association, along with other State Local Government Associations and the Government of the Australian Capital Territory together are members of, and form, the Australian Local Government Association. The Australian Local Government Association represents local government throughout Australian at the national level. The Association is a member driven organisation. All policies and actions taken are circulated to members on a regular basis largely by email (‘This Week at LGANT’) or through the dissemination of Executive Committee minutes. Between meetings the eight (8) person Association Executive, elected by members, has power to make decisions. The Chief Executive Officer has delegated authority for staff matters and reports through the Executive and also at general and regional meetings. A policy manual has been prepared and is regularly updated. The Association has chosen not to invest in property or significant assets and has no loans outstanding. 3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY Vision Our vision is for constitutional recognition of local government with jurisdiction over the entire land mass of the Northern Territory and providing efficient, effective and a sustainable range of agreed services for the entire population. Mission To provide a voice for, and services of benefit to, member councils and to facilitate the development of strong, efficient and responsive Local Government in the Northern Territory in partnerships with other spheres of government. Core Values To achieve the mission and vision identified, the guiding principle of the Association is to be responsive to the needs of its members and, in doing so, the broad values to be applied shall be: Professionalism Innovative Transparency Progressive Honesty Open Minded Accountability Consultative Goals The Association’s goals are in its strategic plan. They are: • to develop and maintain strong, efficient and responsive local government in the Northern Territory • to effectively advocate for and represent member councils • to encourage communication amongst our members and between our members and the community • to increase the capacity and skill of elected members and staff to deliver more responsive local government • to ensure the effective and efficient management of the Association’s resources and services • to pursue an equitable distribution of all forms of funding to local government. 4 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY 63 local governing bodies in the Northern Territory are eligible to join the Association as members. Only three (Amoonguna, Ikuntji and Tapatjatjaka) chose not to take up membership. Number Council Name in Alphabetical Order Incorporation 1 Aherrenge Association Incorporated Association 2 Ali Curung Council Association Incorporated Association 3 Alice Springs Town Council Local government 4 Alpurrurulam Community Government Council Local government 5 Angurugu Community Government Council Local government 6 Anmatjere Community Government Council Local government 7 Aputula Housing Association Association 8 Areyonga Community Incorporated Association 9 Arltarlpilta Community Government Council Local government 10 Belyuen Community Government Council Local government 11 Binjari Community Government Council Local government 12 Borroloola Community Government Council Local government 13 Coomalie Community Government Council Local government 14 Cox Peninsula Community Government Council Local government 15 Daguragu Community Government Council Local government 16 Darwin City Council Local government 17 Elliott District Community Government Council Local government 18 Galiwinku Community Incorporated Association 19 Gapuwiyak Community Incorporated Association 20 Imanpa Community Incorporated Association 21 Jabiru Town Council Special purpose 22 Jilkminggan Community Government Council Local government 23 Kaltukatjara Community Council Incorporated Association 24 Katherine Town Council Local government 25 Kunbarllanjnja Community Government Council Local government 26 Lajamanu Community Government Council Local government 27 Litchfield Shire Council Local government 28 Ltyentye Apurte Community Government Council Local government 29 Maningrida Council Incorporated Association 30 Marngarr Community Government Council Local government 31 Mataranka Community Government Council Local government 32 Milingimbi Community Incorporated Association 33 Milyakburra Community Council Incorporated Association 34 Minjilang Community Incorporated Association 35 Nauiyu Nambiyu Community Government Council Local government 5 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY Number Council Name in Alphabetical Order Incorporation 36 Nganmarriyanga Council Incorporated Association 37 Ntaria Council Incorporated Association 38 Numbulwar Numburindi Community Government Council Local government 39 Nyirranggulung Mardulk Ngadberre Regional Executive Local government Council 40 Nyirripi Community Incorporated Association 41 Palmerston City Council Local government 42 Papunya Community Council Association 43 Peppimenarti Community Council Incorporated Association 44 Pine Creek Community Government Council Local government 45 Ramingining Community Council Incorporated Association 46 Tennant Creek Town Council Local government 47 Thamarrurr Community Government Council Local government 48 Timber Creek Community Government Council Local government 49 Tiwi Islands Local Government Local government 50 Umbakumba Community Council Incorporated Association 51 Urapuntja Council Aboriginal Corporation Association 52 Walangeri Ngumpinku Community Government Council Local government 53 Wallace Rockhole Community Government Council Local government 54 Walungurru Council Incorporated Association 55 Warruwi Community Incorporated Association 56 Watiyawanu Community Government Council Local government 57 Yirrkala Dhanbul Community Association Incorporated Association 58 Yuelamu Community Incorporated Association 59 Yuendumu Community Government Council Local government 60 Yugul Mangi Community Government Council Local government Number of Local Governing