Acknowledgement to Country
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Acknowledgement to Country The Coorong District Council would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians - the people of the Ngarrindjeri Nation whose ancestral lands on which we meet. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal People to country. We also pay respect to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people from other areas of South Australia/Australia Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 3 | P a g e Contents Acknowledgment to Country 3 Mayors Report 6 Introduction 7 Council Profile 7 Vision 8 Elected Members 9 Organisational Structure 11 Senior Executive officer 11 Organisational Structure as at 30 June 2013 12 Full Council 13 Committees of Council 13 Audit Committee 14 Report Card 16 Council Events and Ceremonies 19 Capital Works Program 20 Objectives to achieve for 2013/14 20 Strategic Management Plan 21 Governance 22 Corporate Governance 23 Community Engagement 23 Confidentiality 23 Decision Making Structure 23 Freedom of Information /List of Registers and Codes 23 Amendment of Council Records 25 Community Land Management Plans 25 Competitive Tendering Arrangements 26 Community Engagement 27 Customer Service 27 Risk Management 27 Environmental 29 Planning Policy & Development Assessment 30 Natural Resource Management and Climate Change 33 Asset Management & Planning 38 Infrastructure & Assets 38 Fire Prevention 40 Economic 42 Tourism 42 Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 4 | P a g e Community Development 43 Community Development 43 Older People and People with Disabilities 46 Health and Community Safety 47 Community Transport 50 Sport and Recreation 50 Organisational Development 52 Excellence, Innovation and Capacity 52 Elected Member Training and Development 53 Human Resource Management 53 Workplace Health and Safety 56 Information and Communications 58 Appendices 2012/13 Audited Financial Statements 2012/13 Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Annual Report 2012/13 Murray Mallee Community Transport Scheme Annual Report Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 5 | P a g e Message from the Mayor “The annual report not only provides a snapshot of achievements in the past year, but helps the Council lay strong foundations for the future.” But while it is easy to identify big ticket achievements, Council is continuing to make small wins and noticeable change across the district. Delivering community health and nutrition messages through our OPAL program, As I reflect on the achievements of the Coorong representation on tourism and community District Council over the past twelve months, it organisations and minor infrastructure works affirm gives me great pleasure to present Council’s our care for the townships, small settlements, 2012/13 Annual Report. environment and community. Our commitment to providing high levels of service As a local government body, Council is committed to the community whilst ensuring a long term to open, clear communication and telling it like it is. sustainable future for Council is underpinned by That’s why you’ll notice an increased local media collective plans. These range from financial, asset presence, continued circulation of Council management and organisation excellence, which publications and a commitment to honouring our assist Council to understand the context of its customer service charter. If you have any decision making for the area. questions on the content of this report or any other Council publication, I encourage you to contact the Customer Service Centre. To meet the ongoing needs of our community yet also consider the impact on the future, Council is proud to have sealed in excess of 40 kilometres of As Council continues to emanate the spirit of various roads, capped the Tailem Bend landfill and change which characterises our district, state and converted to a waste transfer station and invested nation, I look forward to continuing to make the into new tourism initiatives at Meningie. Coorong a great place to live, work, study and play. Work on the new office accommodation at Tailem Cr. Roger Strother Bend has commenced, which will house staff and MAYOR community meeting facilities. Demolition of the vacant shops and construction of the new office will occur in mid-2013/14. This long term project will not only alleviate ongoing accommodation issues, but provide a modern community asset for years to come. Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 6 | P a g e Council Key Facts Introduction STATE ELECTORATE: Hammond, MacKillop FEDERAL ELECTORATE: Barker The Annual Report 2012/13 KEY FEATURES: 8,836 square kilometres of mainly rural Welcome to the Coorong District Council’s Annual land. Report for 2012/13. This report enables Council to Main towns of Tailem Bend, Meningie, communicate with its residents and ratepayers on Tintinara and Coonalpyn plus other smaller the business, services, performances and settlements (Tailem Bend very accessible achievements for the financial year. from Adelaide). It is a legislative requirement under section 41 of Dukes Highway, Mallee Highway and the the local government act that all councils produce Princes Highway are key transport and publish annual report. corridors. Large area of coastline and the The annual report provides prescribed information environmentally renowned Coorong. that is in accordance with the act as well as meeting Adjoins lower reaches of River Murray and our objective of providing accountable, open and encompasses Lake Albert and part of Lake transparent communication between Council and Alexandrina. the community and ensure public access to timely, Strong diversified primary industry base. relevant and accessible information. Council offices maintained at Tailem Bend, Meningie, and Tintinara. Council Profile SELECTED COUNCIL INDICATORS: Population 5,525 (2011 Census) The Coorong District Council was formed in May Rateable Properties 3,761 1997 following the amalgamation of the District Roads Sealed 321 km Council’s of Peake, Coonalpyn Downs and Roads Unsealed 1,563 km Meningie. The Council area comprises land within regions generally known as the Murraylands and the Upper South East. The Council is within the Regional Development Australia Murraylands Riverland (RDAMR) region and is a member of the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association. The Council is also within both the SA Murray Darling Natural Resource Management (NRM) Board area and the South East NRM Board area. The Council is a member of the Murraylands Tourism Partnership. The principal office of Council is located at Tailem Bend. Council also has branch offices at Meningie and Tintinara. Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 7 | P a g e Vision A progressive and proactive Council recognised for its diverse communities, prosperous economy and unique and highly valued environment. Mission The Coorong District Council is committed to: Providing leadership for the community and ensuring efficient and effective management of the community’s resources. Responsibly managing the natural and built environment to achieve sustainability. Facilitating economic prosperity, growth and employment throughout the district. Actively enhancing the quality of life for the community by encouraging health, well being and safety. Being an employer of choice that attracts, develops and inspires highly talented employees and elected members. Core Values Integrity Adherence to moral and ethical principles, being honest, transparent, accountable, trustworthy and authentic. Proactive Acting in anticipation of future opportunities, issues, needs or changes. Progressive Making use of new ideas and opportunities. Collaborative Working as a team to achieve common goals. Service Excellence Consistently delivering quality service outcomes for external and internal stakeholders. Enjoy Work Achieving satisfaction and a sense of wellbeing from work. Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 8 | P a g e Elected Members Cr. Roger Strother Mayor Lakes Ward Ph: (08) 8575 4254 Mob: 0428 754 252 Cr. Sharon Bland Cr. Andrew Dawes Cr. Lachlan McKinna Cr. Neville Jaensch Lakes Ward Lakes Ward Mallee Ward Mallee Ward Ph: (08) 8575 1251 Ph: (08) 8575 1656 Ph: (08) 8572 4884 Ph: (08) 8572 3670 Mob: 0458 121 830 Mob: 0427 751 488 Mob: 0437 131 802 Cr. Bob Simcock Cr. Peter Wright Cr. Jeff Arthur Cr. Jeff Klitscher Mallee Ward Deputy Mayor Parks Ward Parks Ward Ph: (08) 8572 3679 Mallee Ward Ph: (08) 8757 2523 Ph: (08) 8571 1063 Mob: 0407 609 593 Ph: (08) 8598 7066 Mob: 0400 354 645 Mob: 0428 813 040 Mob: 0419 800 917 Coorong District Council 2012 – 2013 Annual Report 9 | P a g e Elector Member Representation Quota Elected The Coorong District Council has nine Elected Members including a Mayor, who represent an average of 439 residents. Council’s overall elector Members representation as at June 2013 is 3,951. Elector Representation Review As outlined in the 2011/12 Annual Report, Council Elected Members allowances and undertook a review of all aspects of its composition and governance arrangements to ascertain benefits adequacy of fair representation for its electors. An Elected Members receive an annual allowance, Elector Representation Review was undertaken in paid monthly in advance. The allowances as at 30 accordance with the requirements and provisions of June 2013 were: Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1999. In conjunction with consultant CL Rowe and Associates, two separate community engagement . Mayor $34,732 periods were undertaken for consideration