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Bland Shire Council Business Paper Ordinary Council Meeting 20 July 2021 i ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST A guiding checklist for Councillors, Officers and Advisory Committees Ethical Decision Making • Is the decision or conduct legal? • Is it consistent with Government policy, Council’s objectives and Code of Conduct? • What will the outcome be for you, your colleagues, the Council, anyone else? • Does it raise a conflict of interest? • Could your possible conflict of interest lead to private gain or loss at public expense? • Can the decision be justified in terms of public interest? • Would it withstand public scrutiny? Conflict of Interest • A conflict of interest is a clash between private interest and public duty. There are two types of conflict: Pecuniary – regulated by the Local Government Act and Office of Local Government and, Non- pecuniary – regulated by Codes of Conduct and policy. ICAC, Ombudsman, Office of Local Government (advice only). The test for conflict of interest • Is it likely I could be influenced by personal interest in carrying out my public duty? • Would a fair and reasonable person believe I could be so influenced? • Conflict of interest is closely tied to the layperson’s definition of “corruption” – using public office for private gain. • Important to consider public perceptions of whether you have a conflict of interest Identifying Problems 1st - Do I have private interest affected by a matter I am officially involved in? 2nd - Is my official role one of influence or perceived influence over the matter? 3rd - Do my private interests conflict with my official role? Whilst seeking advice is generally useful, the ultimate decision rests with the person concerned. Agency Advice Officers of the following agencies are available during office hours to discuss the obligations placed on Councillors, Officers and Advisory Committee members by various pieces of legislation, regulation and Codes. Contact Phone Email Website Bland Shire 6972 2266 [email protected] www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au Council ICAC 8281 5999 [email protected] www.icac.nsw.gov.au Toll Free: 1800 463 909 Office of Local 4428 4100 [email protected] www.olg.nsw.gov.au Government NSW Ombudsman 9286 1000 [email protected] www.ombo.nsw.gov.au Toll Free: 1800 451 524 ii Common Acronyms Used in Bland Shire Council Reports and Documents ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics DisPlan Disaster Plan (Local DisPlan, District DisPlan, State LEMC Local Emergency Management Committee ACAT Aged Care Assessment Team DisPlan) LEMO Local Emergency Management Officer AFZ Alcohol Free Zone DP Delivery Program LEOC Local Emergency Operations Centre AGM Annual General Meeting DPI Department of Primary Industries LEOCON Local Emergency Operations Controller ALIA Australian Library and Information Association DWMC Domestic Waste Management Charges LEP Local Environmental Plan AMP Asset Management Plan DWMS Domestic Waste Management Services LG Local Government AMRC NSW Association of Mining Related Councils EA Executive Assistant LGA Local Government Act or Local Government Area BCA Building Code of Australia EAP Employee Assistance Program LGNSW Local Government New South Wales BDCP Bland Development Control Plan ED Economic Development LIAC Legal Information Access Centre BEC Business Enterprise Centre EEO Equal Employment Opportunity LTFP Long Term Financial Plan BFMC Bush Fire Management Committee EFO Electoral Funding Authority M Million BFMP Bush Fire Management Plan EOI Expression of Interest Manex Management Executive BSC Bland Shire Council EPAA Environmental Planning & Assessment Act MHDA Mental Health Drug & Alcohol BWW Business West Wyalong ERA Eastern Riverina Arts MLC Member of the Legislative Council CASA Civil Aviation Safety Authority EWSA Educator Workplace Safety Audit MML Murrumbidgee Medicare Local CBD Central Business District EWW Events West Wyalong MOW Meals on Wheels CDAT Community Drug Action Team EYLF Early Years Learning Framework MoU Memorandum of Understanding CDO Community Development Officer FAG Financial Assistance Grant MP Member of Parliament CENTROC Central West Regional Group of Councils FDC Family Day Care MPHN Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network CEO Chief Executive Officer FFTF Fit for the Future MPR Multi Purpose Room CIV Capital Improved Value FRRR Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal MR Main Road CLRS Councillors FYI For your information MRU Mobile Resource Unit CPD Continuing Professional Development GHMS Grain Harvest Management Scheme NAIDOC National Aboriginal & Islander Observance Committee CPI Consumer Price Index GIPA Government Information (Public Access) Act NFAR No further action required CPP Cowal Partnering Program GM General Manager NGO Non-Government Organisation Cr Councillor GTAN Government Training & Assistance Network NQF National Quality Framework CRO Community Relations Officer GWCC Goldenfields Water County Council NSRF National Stronger Regions Fund CSP Community Strategic Plan HACC Home and Community Care NSWEC New South Wales Electoral Commission CSU Childrens Services Unit HR Human Resources NSWPLA New South Wales Public Libraries Association CT Community Technology ICAC Independent Commission Against Corruption NSWRFS NSW Rural Fire Service CWA Country Women’s Association IPART Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal OGM Office of the General Manager DA Development Application IPR or IP&R Integrated Planning and Reporting OLG Office of Local Government DAES Director Asset & Engineering Services ITAV It Takes A Village Program OP Operational Plan DCCDS Director Corporate, Community & Development Services JO Joint Organisation P&G Parks & Gardens DCCS Director Corporate & Community Services K&G Kerb and gutter PA Per Annum DCP Development Control Plan KPI Key Performance Indicator PC Personal Computer DTS Director Technical Services LALC Local Aboriginal Lands Council PCBU Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking DEMO District Emergency Management Officer LBDC Little Bangs Discovery Club PHaMs Personal Helpers and Mentors DEOCON District Emergency Controller LCGMCAC Lake Cowal Gold Mine Closure Advisory Committee PLA Public Library Association iii POEO Protection of the Environment Operations Act & RRL Riverina Regional Library TSR Travelling stock route Regulations RTO Registered Training Organisation TVET TAFE Delivered Vocational Education & Training PSITAB NSW Public Sector Industry Advisory Board RV Recreational Vehicle USU United Services Union PSSA NSW Primary Schools Sports Association SEDTA Senior Economic Development & Tourism Advisor UV Unimproved Value QBRS Quarterly Budget Review Statement SEPP State Environmental Planning Policy VC Victoria Cross R2R Roads to Recovery SES State Emergency Service VIC Visitor Information Centre Rd Road SH State Highway VPA Voluntary Planning Agreement RDA Regional Development Australia SLA Service-level agreement WAPS Workforce Assessment Plan & Strategy RDO Rostered Day Off SLNSW State Library New South Wales WHS Work Health & Safety Rec Recreation SRC Summer Reading Club WWBC West Wyalong Bowling Club REROC Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils SRV Special Rate Variation WWFHG West Wyalong Family History Group RFBI Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution St Street WWRL West Wyalong Rugby League RFS Rural Fire Service STW Sewerage Treatment Works RMAP Risk Management Action Plan TASAC Tourist Attraction Signposting Assessment Committee RMS Roads & Maritime Services TCORP Treasury Corporation iv Council Meeting Agenda 20 July 2021 commencing at 6:30PM Council advises that an audio recording of the proceedings of this meeting will be taken and made publicly available on the website. 1.0 OPENING MEETING AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Let us acknowledge the Wiradjuri people, their elders past and present, traditional custodians of the land we now share. Let us be inspired by the resilience, innovation and perseverance of past generations. Let us honour those who protect this great land, may you draw strength from your God or Faith so that we may, here today, on behalf of our community, - build a vibrant future together. (“Pause for Reflection”). 2.0 APOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE BY COUNCILLORS 2.1 Attendance Councillors Cr Bruce Baker Cr Rodney Crowe Cr Penny English Cr Kerry Keatley Cr Tony Lord Cr Liz McGlynn Mayor Brian Monaghan Cr Murray Thomas Cr Jan Wyse Staff General Manager – Ray Smith Director Technical Services – Will Marsh Director Corporate & Community Services – Alison Balind Executive Assistant – Julie Sharpe 2.2 Apologies 2.3 Applications for a leave of absence by Councillors 3.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3.1 Ordinary Meeting held on 15 June 2021 . Corrections . Business Arising . Confirmation v 4.0 DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS Councillor/ Item Nature of How Managed Officer Interest Non-Pecuniary Verbal Disclosure Pecuniary Written Disclosure Left meeting 5.0 PRESENTATION(S) AND PUBLIC FORUM 6.0 MAYORAL MINUTE(S) 6.1 End of Term Report 2016-2021 In accordance with the Office of Local Government reporting requirements, tabled tonight as the last meeting of the outgoing council, is the End of Term report. The document reports on the council’s progress in implementing the Community Strategic Plan over the 2016 to 2021 period and includes the outcomes and results for the community and council as a result of the activities undertaken. The End of Term report is clear evidence that the community has been well served by this Council and that by establishing community