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District Council of Karoonda East Murray Annual Report 2013-2014 District Council of Karoonda East Murray Annual Report 2013-2014 Contents Mayoral Report ........................................................................................................................... 4 Chief Executive Officer’s Report ................................................................................................. 5 Community Services Report........................................................................................................ 9 Corporate Services Report .......................................................................................................... 9 Engineering & Works Report .................................................................................................... 10 Audit Committee Report ........................................................................................................... 11 Organisational Structure ........................................................................................................... 12 Elected Members ...................................................................................................................... 13 Training & Development for Members of Council ................................................................. 14 Internal Review of Council Actions ........................................................................................ 14 Senior Executive Officer – Allowances as part of Salary Package ......................................... 14 Competitive Tendering .......................................................................................................... 14 Rate Rebates.......................................................................................................................... 15 Application of Competition Policies ....................................................................................... 15 List of Documents .................................................................................................................. 15 Freedom of Information Statement ......................................................................................... 16 DCKEM Annual Financial Statements 2013-14 ......................................................................... 19 Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Annual Report 2013-2014 ...................... 56 Murray Mallee Community Transport Scheme Annual Report 2013-14 ................................. 57 District Council of Karoonda East Murray 2013-2014 Annual Report Page 2 This Report provides an overview of the operations of the District Council of Karoonda East Murray for the period 1 July, 2013 to 30 June, 2014. District Council of Karoonda East Murray 2013-2014 Annual Report Page 3 Mayoral Report Dry land farming continues to be the main industry for our council area, always has been and probably always will be. The farmers continue to adapt to and manage change, be it climate or just a changing world with which to trade. There continues to be a cloud hanging over the future of our train services. If the trains ever do stop, harvest time on the Karoonda Highway will become rather hectic. Time will tell. The sealed road heading from Karoonda to Bowhill is progressing well and requires just one more round of Special Local Road funding to allow completion in 2015. This particular road project takes up about one third of the total years labour and resources, so after completion, council will be able to achieve more work on maintenance of the ever challenging unsealed road network. This community has seen some sporting clubs wind up, but there still is a credible range of sport played covering winter and summer. The Mannum Medical Practice continues to provide a GP service for Karoonda and our community values this service and is very grateful. We continue to acknowledge ‘Remembrance Day’ and ‘ANZAC Day’ with high expectations for a special 100 year ANZAC Service next year. At this year’s ANZAC Service, Mr Mervyn Size was recognised by the State RSL for his many years of service on ANZAC and Remembrance Days throughout the district. He has played the ‘Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ at these services for 52 years. Murray Zircon mineral sands mining continues to regularly export product along the Karoonda Highway regardless of very low world prices. ‘Australia Day’ celebrations continue to be popular. Congratulations to those who were recognised. Our community is well served by a broad range of volunteers. The Ambulance crews make a huge commitment locally and this last summer required an extraordinary work load for our local CFS members. The eastern side of our council area including the conservation parks had significant fire losses. Thank you to the Elected Members and Council staff for another year of dedicated service. Kevin J. Burdett Mayor, J.P. District Council of Karoonda East Murray 2013-2014 Annual Report Page 4 Chief Executive Officer’s Report The Annual Report continues to provide opportunity to reflect upon the previous twelve months and reflect upon the direction of local government. It outlines the organisation’s activities and achievements during the past financial year. In accordance with Sect. 131 of the Local Government Act the report contains statutory information including financial statements and the work undertaken by the District Council of Karoonda East Murray. Meetings of Council Council meets on every second Tuesday of each month at 9.00 a.m. and continues to meet annually in September at the East Murray Community Centre. The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has always been committed to the principle of open and accountable government. Under Sections 90 and 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council may consider matters in confidence. During 2013/2014 there were no occasions whereby Council exercised the confidentiality provisions as disclosure of such information would involve the personal affairs of an individual. Regular Meetings - Mining Consultative Group Regular meetings continue to be held by the Group and this provides ongoing dialogue between all stakeholders. The Department of State Development (formerly Dept. of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources & Energy) as the regulator continued to closely monitor Murray Zircon’s operations. Payment of Council Rates Council continued the practice of offering a 5% discount on full payment of rates by the first quarter and continues to be well received by the ratepayers of the area. Pursuant to Sect. 123 of the Local Government Act the District Council of Karoonda East Murray continues to produce an annual business plan and a budget. The annual business plan also included a summary version which was included with the first Quarter Rate Notices sent to ratepayers. Representation Quota In accordance with Schedule 4 Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 Council is required to publish Council’s own representation quota with that of similar Councils. The definition of a representation quota for this purpose has been changed to incorporate all Council Members including Mayors. This comparison is for Councils classified as Rural Agricultural Small. District Council of Karoonda East Murray 2013-2014 Annual Report Page 5 Members Mayor or Representation Council Electors Wards (Inc. Mayor) Chair Quota Cleve 1,269 8 C 158 0 Elliston 739 8 C 92 0 Flinders Ranges 1,234 9 M 137 0 Franklin Harbour 951 6 C 158 0 Karoonda East Murray 783 7 M 111 0 Kimba 803 7 C 114 0 Wudinna 904 7 C 129 0 Orroroo/ Carrieton 704 7 C 100 0 Robe 1,084 7 M 154 0 Streaky Bay 1,492 8 C 186 2 ** Source – Provided by LGA 29/7/2014 Council Contributions to the Community There was a positive response the 2013/14 Grants call which was considered by Council at the October 2013 Council meeting. Organisation Purpose Amount Bowhill Progress Association Light Tower Upgrade 1,500 Karoonda CFS Retainer Wall & Garden 2,000 Karoonda District Bowling Club Ride on Lawnmower 2,550 Karoonda Development Group Young Families Support 3,500 Karoonda & Dist. F/B Club Blow Before You Go 1,500 Wynarka Recreation Committee Clubrooms Improvements 5,000 Ongoing donations were made to both the East Murray Area School and Karoonda Area School. This was to support Young Leader’s Day, Presentation Nights, School Community Pools, SAPSASA and the Karoonda Area School Recycling Project. Financial contributions were also made to the Karoonda & District Bowling Club, Karoonda Courts Committee, Mantung Hall Committee, Perponda Sports Club Inc. and Sandalwood Recreation Association. Work Health & Safety Meetings of the Human Resources Committee continued with regular reviews and update of the Work Health & Safety Program and associated policies and procedures. Council has continued to maintain a good health and safety record and this is reflected in Council’s premium payments. With the assistance of the Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme Council Staff undertook the Total Implementation Program for WH & S with a focus on the assessment of risks associated with tasks. This proved to be a very valuable exercise. Risk Management assessment continued along with identification of hazards and means of dealing with those hazards continue to be a part of Council’s overall focus. District Council of Karoonda East Murray 2013-2014 Annual Report Page 6 Information Technology Information technology continues to play an integral role in the operations of Council. All Elected Members were provided with tablets and resulted in members being provided with electronic
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