Annual Report 2019/2020
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ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 Stability and sustainability connecting our region ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Council wishes to thank all contributors and stakeholders involved in the development of this document. We acknowledge and respect the Wakka Wakka and Wulli Wulli people, the traditional owners of this land that we live, work and play on and respect their cultures, their ancestors and their elders past and present and future generations. We acknowledge the many volunteers within our community who generously give their time and energy to enrich the lives of those around them and make our region a great place to live and visit. Social & Corporate Performance team Records team Workshop team The 2019/20 Annual Report is available online at www.southburnett.qld.gov.au Hard copies can be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centres and Libraries. To purchase a copy call 07 4189 9100 or email [email protected]. Disclaimer: Information contained in this document is based on available information at the time of writing. All figures and diagrams are indicative only and should be referred to as such. While South Burnett Regional Council has exercised reasonable care in preparing this document it does not warrant or represent that it is accurate or complete. Council or its officers accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting in reliance upon any material contained in this document. 2 southburnett.qld.gov.au 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT CONTENT Our Mission and Values ............................................................................................4 OUR REGION .....................................................................................................6 Mayor & CEO Report .................................................................................................8 Strategic Highlights ................................................................................................. 10 Community Financial Report ................................................................................. 12 OUR COUNCIL .............................................................................................................15 Our Elective Representatives ................................................................................. 19 Council Decisions .................................................................................................... 24 OUR ORGANISATION .................................................................................................29 Our Structure........................................................................................................... 31 OFFICE OF THE CEO ............................................................................................. 32 Executive Services ................................................................................................... 33 Economic Development ......................................................................................... 40 People and Culture ................................................................................................. 44 COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT ............................................................................... 47 Environment & Waste ............................................................................................ 48 Natural Resource Management & Parks .............................................................. 51 Planning & Land Management .............................................................................. 55 Property ................................................................................................................... 57 Libraries ................................................................................................................... 60 FINANCE & CORPORATE DEPARTMENT ........................................................... 64 Finance .................................................................................................................... 65 Corporate Governance ........................................................................................... 68 Records .................................................................................................................... 69 Plant & Fleet ............................................................................................................ 71 The 2019/20 Annual Report is available online at www.southburnett.qld.gov.au Business Systems .................................................................................................... 72 Hard copies can be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centres and Libraries. INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT ...................................................................... 74 To purchase a copy call 07 4189 9100 or email [email protected]. Infrastructure Management .................................................................................. 75 Infrastructure Planning .......................................................................................... 77 Works ....................................................................................................................... 82 Water & Wastewater............................................................................................... 85 STATUTORY INFORMATION .....................................................................................91 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ....................................................................................... 105 Acronyms ............................................................................................................... 158 Feedback Form ...................................................................................................... 159 Council Contacts ................................................................................................... 161 South Burnett Regional Council Annual Report 2019/20 3 WELCOME TO OUR 2019/20 ANNUAL REPORT Our Annual Report is our formal reporting mechanism that assesses the progress towards meeting the outcomes of the five strategic priorities set out in Council’s Corporate Plan 2018/19 to 2022/23: ENHANCING OUR GROWTH AND OUR ORGANISATIONAL QUALITY COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENCE INFRASTRUCTURE Building vibrant, A strong, sustainable A sustainable An organisation that Infrastructure for our healthy, supportive regional economy environment, is characterised by growing community and inclusive supported by responsibly managed effective leadership, delivered on sound communities. diverse sectors and in partnership with the and quality service asset management innovative planning community for delivery. principles. mechanisms. future generations. OUR MISSION SOUTH BURNETT REGION, WORKING TOGETHER BUILDING A STRONG, VIBRANT AND SAFE COMMUNITY. Finance team 4 southburnett.qld.gov.au 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT OUR VALUES Our values are fundamental to Council’s decision-making processes and guide the way we do business. Our values form the acronym ACHIEVE, which is what we aspire to do as we deliver outcomes for the region. ACCOUNTABILITY We accept responsibility for our decisions and actions. COMMUNITY Building partnerships, supporting communities and delivering quality services. HARMONY Our people working cooperatively to achieve common goals in a supportive and safe environment. INNOVATION Encouraging an innovative and resourceful workplace and community. ETHICAL CONDUCT We behave fairly with open, honest and accountable behaviour and consistent decision-making. VISION Our vision is the driving force behind our actions and responsibilities. EXCELLENCE Striving to deliver excellent environmental, social and economic outcomes. South Burnett Regional Council Annual Report 2019/20 5 OUR REGION Located on the edge of the Great Dividing Range and set against a backdrop of the Bunya Mountains, the South Burnett is a unique blend of vibrant country towns and laid-back living. SITUATED inland from the Sunshine domestic and international markets green spaces, local theatre groups, Coast and an easy two-hour drive from including peanuts, navy beans, maize, annual festivals and music venues. Brisbane, the South Burnett is a great wheat, grain, dubosia and sorghum. The timber-town of Blackbutt is place to make a home. The region also boasts Swickers - home to Australia’s only annual Queensland’s only export accredited In the past our region was probably avocado festival. Historical Nanango is best known for peanuts. But beyond pork abattoir. The local wine industry is considered Queensland’s fourth oldest Kingaroy’s famous moniker of the gaining momentum, producing award- town and has a number of heritage- ‘Peanut Capital of Australia’, the winning wines, that can be paired with listed sites including Ringsfield House, South Burnett offers much more. Our produce direct from farm to plate. the Nanango Court House and the residents enjoy a relaxed country Kingaroy is the hub of the South Butter Factory. Further to the north, lifestyle, contrasted with abundant Burnett and has an airport, bus 12km from Murgon, is the spectacular opportunities and possibilities afforded services to Brisbane, a shopping Bjelke-Petersen Dam. Another lake in by our innovative industries. From centre, Government agencies and the region popular for fishing is Lake agriculture, manufacturing, mining many facilities generally expected in Boondooma. Rock wallabies can be and renewable energy, to art, culture, much larger centres.