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West Arnhem Regional Council – Regional Plan & Budget 2019-20 MAYORAL WELCOME West Arnhem Regional Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners of our region, including Kakadu National Park and the western part of Arnhem Land. 2019/20 represents the second full financial year for the 3rd Council and I am pleased to present the draft West Arnhem Regional Council Regional Plan 2019/20 which incorporates Council’s Budget. It is a responsible Plan that will focus on sound program to help maintain roads and deliver financial management whilst delivering the services to the West Arnhem community. In best services possible to the members of addition, other Australian Government and our communities. Northern Territory Government funding programs provide opportunities for Council In developing this Plan, Council has taken to deliver new and enhanced projects and into account the current and future services across the region. Council economic environment. appreciates the support provided by all tiers of government. Council is committed to ensuring we deliver high-quality services and responsible asset The issues facing Council have not changed: management. In 2019/20 Council will remoteness, limited economic continue to invest in replacing and opportunities, staff recruitment and renewing existing assets ensuring Council’s retention and dependency on grant strong commitment to sustainability funding. However in developing the West principles for financial management. Arnhem Regional Council Regional Plan and Budget 2019/20 we can see the way Council acknowledges the important role forward to maximise the strengths of and support from the Australian Council, its staff and the communities we Government Financial Assistance Grants serve. I look forward working with Council, the community and staff in 2019/20 to implement this Regional Plan. Matthew Ryan West Arnhem Regional Council – Regional Plan & Budget 2019-20 MESSAGE FROM THE CEO The 2019/20 financial year will be a year for the West Arnhem Regional Council to continue its focus on core local government services whilst continuing to deliver a range of community and commercial services for the benefit of the residents of the region. In doing so Council recognises the key role it plays in the social and economic development of the region. As the major I encourage you to read the West Arnhem employer in the region Council is mindful of Regional Plan 2019/20 including Council’s its social responsibilities in maintaining a annual budget. West Arnhem Regional balance between the dual objectives of Council is a significant enterprise having an striving for economic sustainability and average annual turnover in excess of $23 benefiting our communities as a whole. million over the last three years, employing more than 220 people and managing assets The Regional Plan and Budget is the key tool which cost $111 million. The Regional Plan developed by Council for planning for our and Budget 2019/20 is therefore a critical community for today and into the future, by document aimed at ensuring all of Council’s carefully considering where every dollar is resources are properly managed. spent and where the maximum benefit can be achieved. It has also been developed to ensure that all of the activities Council engages in and all of There are key challenges and opportunities the services provided continue to focus on faced by Council in driving service delivery Council’s vision for the future: Strong and improvement in our economic position communities with the leadership, capacity including: and opportunities for improved employment, health and wellbeing. Rising community expectations Increased demand on existing Our Regional Plan reflects this commitment, resources and identifies clear goals, performance Internal and external cost pressures objectives and service delivery plans which Rising operational and construction include key performance indicators that costs for Council’s infrastructure show how we will achieve our vision for the and assets future. Reduced grant and external funding opportunities I take this opportunity to thank Council for its dedication to this process and our staff who have supported Council to produce this plan and budget. Brian Hylands West Arnhem Regional Council – Regional Plan & Budget 2019-20 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. 5 ABOUT WEST ARNHEM REGION ................................................................................................. 7 West Arnhem Region 9 Our Councillors 10 Our Committees and Local Authorities 11 Our Organisational Structure 12 FRAMEWORK AND ASSESSMENTS ............................................................................................ 13 Legislative Framework 15 Assessment of Constitutional Arrangements 18 Assessment of Opportunities and Challenges 19 Assessment of Administrative & Regulatory Frameworks 20 Cooperative Arrangements & Access to Regional Plan 21 STRATEGIC PLAN ...................................................................................................................... 23 Strategic Plan 25 Performance Objectives 28 SERVICE DELIVERY PLANS ......................................................................................................... 31 Core Service Activities 33 Community & Commercial Activities 36 Service Delivery Plans 39 BUDGET 2018-19 ...................................................................................................................... 69 Budget Discussion 2019-20 71 Long Term Financial Plan 77 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................. 79 1 Declaration of Rates and Charges 2019-20 81 2 Schedule of Fees and Charges 2019-20 85 3 Budget 2019-20 by Activity - Summary 91 4 Budget 2019-20 by Community and Activity 97 5 Budget 2019-20 by Community and Line Item 118 www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Page 5 www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Page 6 ABOUT WEST ARNHEM REGIONAL COUNCIL www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Page 7 West Arnhem Regional Council - Regional Plan & Budget 2019-20 WEST ARNHEM REGION West Arnhem Regional Council covers an area of almost 50,000km2 of stunning natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. More than two thirds of the region’s population of just over 6,000 identify as Aboriginal Australians, who reside in a collection of towns, communities and outstations. Council provides a range of local government services to five towns and communities across four wards. The Aboriginal communities of Minjilang and Warruwi are located in Barrah Ward, Maningrida community in Maningrida Ward, and Gunbalanya community in Gunbalanya Ward. The town of Jabiru, which was established to service the nearby Ranger uranium mine, is situated in Kakadu Ward which also includes the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park. Residents of the four wards elect two members for Barrah Ward, four members for Maningrida Ward and three members each for both Kakadu Ward and Gunbalanya Ward. These twelve Councillors sit as the West Arnhem Regional Council on a monthly basis at the headquarters in Jabiru. There are many popular tourist destinations within the region’s boundaries, including stunning outback landscapes, colourful rock escarpments, glorious wetlands and picture-perfect beaches. The cultural legacy of the Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory is evident in the various forms of rock art to be found in caves and rock overhangs. One of the richest areas of rock art is located within Kakadu National Park, the traditional lands of the Gagudju people, in the West Arnhem Region. The sensational mix of flora, fauna and wildlife, alongside the rich and diverse culture on display, provides a spectacular visual experience for the visitor and residents to this part of Australia. www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Page 9 West Arnhem Regional Council - Regional Plan & Budget 2019-20 OUR COUNCILLORS Cr Otto Dann Cr Davison Nawirridj Cr Karl Srdinsek Gunbalanya Ward Gunbalanaya Ward Gunbalanaya Ward Cr Philip Wasaga Cr James Marrawal Cr Julius Don Kernan Barrah Ward Barrah Ward Maningrida Ward Cr David Jones Cr Matthew Ryan Cr Valda Bokmakarray Maningrida Ward Mayor, Maningrida Ward Maningrida Ward Cr Elizabeth Williams Cr Ralph Blyth Cr Anna Egerton Kakadu Ward Kakadu Ward Deputy Mayor Kakadu Ward www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au Page 10 West Arnhem Regional Council - Regional Plan & Budget 2019-20 OUR COMMITTEES & LOCAL AUTHORITIES COUNCIL COMMITTEES FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE – MEMBERS Mayor Matthew Ryan Deputy Mayor Anna Egerton Councillor Philip Wasaga Councillor Karl Srdinsek Councillor Elizabeth Williams AUDIT COMMITTEE – MEMBERS Iain Summers (Independent Chairman) Mayor Matthew Ryan Deputy Mayor Anna Egerton Councillor Elizabeth Williams Councillor James Marrawal COUNCIL LOCAL AUTHORITIES GUNBALANYA MANINGRIDA MINJILANG WARRUWI Andy Garnarradj Matthew Nagarlbin Jason Mayinaj (Chairperson) James Woods (Chairperson) (Chairperson) (Chairperson) Connie Nayinggul Jamie Yibarbuk Charles Yirrawala Albert Naruraidj Evonne Gumurdul Jessica Phillips Daisy Yarmirr Alfred Gawaraidji Henry Yates Manual Brown Henry Guwiyul Douglas Djalanba Kenneth Garnarradj Vacant Isabel Lami Lami Eda Waianga Maxwell Garnarradj Vacant Jimmy Cooper Nicholas Hunter Lachlan Nabegeyo Shane Wauchope ELECTED MEMBERS Councillor Davison Nawirridj Mayor Matthew Ryan Councillor James Marrawal Councillor Karl Srdinsek