Annual Report 2017-2018
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Annual Report 2017-2018 1 2Front Cover: Taken from the artwork ‘AustraliansCentral United’ Highlighlands by Darryl Black, Kairi/Karungbul Regional Council artist, Winner Annual of the Report CHRC Art 2017-18 Awards Local Artist Award 2018. Contents About our annual report ..........................................................................5 OUR ORGANISATION .....................................................................................43 Strategic planning framework ........................................................... 6 Performance Report – Key Priority Area 6 ............................. 51 OUR REGION ............................................................................................................7 Health and safety report ......................................................................52 Community snapshot .............................................................................10 OUR LEADERS .....................................................................................................55 YEAR IN REVIEW ................................................................................................11 Councillors and mayor .......................................................................... 56 Message from the mayor .....................................................................12 Regional collaboration ...........................................................................62 CEO Report .................................................................................................... 13 Representing our region ......................................................................63 Performance Scorecard ....................................................................... 15 CEO and executive leadership team ..........................................64 Community Financial Report ............................................................16 Glossary of terms......................................................................................66 Internal audit report ..................................................................................21 STRONG VIBRANT COMMUNITIES ....................................................68 OUR COMMUNITY ............................................................................................23 Performance Report – Key Priority Area 1 ............................. 76 Australia Day Award Winners ...........................................................24 BUILDING AND MAINTAINING QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE ..........................................................................................77 New citizens ..................................................................................................26 Performance Report – Key Priority Area 2 .............................84 Volunteers .......................................................................................................26 SUPPORTING OUR LOCAL ECONOMY .............................................87 Community Reference Groups update ....................................27 Grants to Community Organisations ...........................................28 Performance Report – Key Priority Area 3 .............................94 RADF grants 2017-18 ...............................................................................30 PROTECTING OUR PEOPLE AND OUR ENVIRONMENT .....95 How we involve our community .....................................................32 Performance Report – Key Priority Area 4 ...........................101 Local buy and supply .............................................................................32 LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE ....................................................103 Disaster management and preparedness..............................34 Performance Report – Key Priority Area 5 ..........................108 Calendar of Events ...................................................................................36 COMMERCIAL SERVICES ...........................................................................111 OUR COUNCIL .....................................................................................................39 LEGISLATIVE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS ..........................119 How council works .................................................................................. 40 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................123 Our organisation ......................................................................................... 41 Our services ...................................................................................................42 centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 3 Our Vision A progressive region creating opportunities for all. Our Mission We are a council committed to continuous improvement, a sustainable future and efficient investment in our communities. Our Values Respect and integrity Building trust, teamwork, communication and a shared understanding. Actively listening to our communities. Accountability and transparency Equal opportunities, fair and open consultation and communication. Accepting responsibility for our actions. Providing value Best value for money outcomes for our community. Collaboration, managing expectations and working towards common goals. Deliver efficiency and effectiveness in all that we do. Commitment and teamwork Continually improve on our achievements and drive innovative solutions. Lead change and continuous improvement in delivering for our community. Promote a positive health and safety culture. Key Priorities 1. Strong vibrant communities. 2. Building and maintaining quality infrastructure. 3. Supporting our local economy. 4. Protecting our people and our environment. 5. Leadership and governance. 6. Our organisation. 4 Central Highlighlands Regional Council Annual Report 2017-18 About our annual report This annual report provides a comprehensive overview of the Our Performance – provides a comprehensive look at performance and activities of the Central Highlands Regional how we performed in the six key priority areas outlined in Council for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018. the corporate plan. We look at the highlights, challenges and what lies ahead. Each report contains a summary It is the culmination of a reporting process that begins of performance against projects and key performance with the Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan, which indicators. More detailed information about KPIs and informs the 2017-2022 Corporate Plan and guides the annual performance can be found in the quarterly reports against operational plan. our annual operational plan on the council website. This report is designed to tell a story of the council and its Financial Reports – includes the audited financial community; it commences with a guide to the region and a statements of the council. concise overview of the year that was and continues with five chapters that complete a 365-day picture of a progressive Information required by the Local Government Act, 2009 and Queensland region. Local Government Regulations, 2012 is included throughout. Our Region – shows where the Central Highlands region is This snapshot of our year is enhanced with local images to and explains some of the region’s statistical information. bring the story to life, data is presented with easy-to-read graphics, and the narrative crafted in plain english. Year in Review – gives an overview of the year from the mayor and chief executive officer and presents a summarised performance and financial report. Our Community – showcases the people of the region: who lives here and who inspires us. We also talk about how we engage, consult and communicate with the community; and how we support the people who live here in business, as community groups and how we prepare for disaster. Our Council - introduces how the organisation works and the people we employ. Our Leaders – introduces the councillors and executive leadership team. centralhighlands.qld.gov.au 5 Strategic planning framework The annual report is the document that brings all the reporting together to deliver accountability for our actions at the end of each financial year. This graphic demonstratesStrategic our reporting Planning framework. Framework The corporate plan is part of a framework of planning that provides a clear line of sight to the vision to be a progressive region creating opportunities for all. Central Highlands 2022 Community Plan Considers the social, environmental, economic and governance themes that contribute to the long-term wellbeing of the community. Corporate Plan 2017-2022 Sets a strategic direction for the Central Highlands Regional Council to deliver progressive outcomes for the region that create opportunities for all. Planning Scheme 2016 Guides how land, buildings and structures are used and developed in the region. Asset Management Plan Financial, economic and technical practices applied to the management of council assets. Financial Management Plan A framework for the procurement, investment and administration of council funds. Annual Operational Plan Outlines the service and project delivery actions for the coming year. Annual BUDGET Outlines the income and expenditures for the coming year. Staff Performance Plans Drives organisational performance to achieve strategic goals. Annual Report The outcomes of the annual operational plan and the performance on the budget are reported in the annual report 4 Corporate Plan 2017- 2022 – A progressive region creating opportunities