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8.3. Annual Report 2019/20 AUTHOR: Sarah Malcolm, Corporate Planning Coordinator ENDORSED BY: Ken Gouldthorp, General Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2020 Annual Report 28 June 2021 A [8.3.1 - 186 pages] PURPOSE: The purpose of the Annual Report is to outline for key stakeholders the achievements in implementing Council’s Delivery Program 2018/19-2021/22 which contribute to the strategic outcomes in the North Sydney Community Strategic Plan. Council has a statutory obligation to prepare an Annual Report in accordance with section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9, Division 7). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council’s Annual Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2020 has been completed in accordance with section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9, Division 7), the Office of Local Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines (2013) and Annual Report Checklist, issued 5 November 2019 (Circular 19-28). The ‘Our Performance’ section details highlights and key achievements against the projects in the Operational Plan 2019/20 (Year 2 of Delivery Program). The Annual Report also contains the Audited Financial Statements, this is the same version as Item 8.2 reported to this meeting. As required in the IPART Instrument, under section 508A of the Act, there is a report on expenditure funded by the additional income drawn from Year 1 of the Special Rate Variation. In accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 copies of the Annual Report will be made publicly available for viewing at Council’s Customer Service Centre, on the website and Stanton Library. Copies are provided to the North Sydney Heritage Centre and NSW State Library. As required, the Annual Report will be provided to the Minister for Local Government by 31 December 2020. 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 1 of 190 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: The Annual Report contains the Audited Financial Statements, which were initially submitted to Council 25 October 2020. The version contained within Attachment 1 is the same as Item 8.2 reported to this meeting. The Financial Statements have not changed from the version exhibited. RECOMMENDATION: 1. THAT the Annual Report for 2020/21 be received. 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 2 of 190 LINK TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN The relationship with the Community Strategic Plan is as follows: 5. Our Civic Leadership 5.1 Council leads the strategic direction of North Sydney BACKGROUND Council has a statutory obligation to prepare an annual report in accordance with section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9, Division 7) and the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines (2013) under section 406 of the Act. Council is required to report its achievements in implementing its Delivery Program and the effectiveness of the principal activities undertaken in achieving the objectives at which those principal activities are directed. An Annual Report must contain: a) a copy of Council’s audited Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting; b) such other information as the Regulations or the Guidelines under section 406 may require; and c) summary of performance against the North Sydney Community Strategic Plan 2018/19-2027/28 (by way of performance against the Delivery Program 2018/19- 2021/22); and d) a report on expenditure funded by additional income drawn from a Special Rate Variation, where applicable. CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS Community engagement is not required. DETAIL Council’s Annual Report 2019/20 has been completed in accordance with section 428 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9, Division 7), the Office of Local Government’s Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines (2013) and Annual Report Checklist, issued 5 November 2019 (Circular 19-28). The objectives of the Annual Report are to: communicate our performance to the community; 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 3 of 190 assess Council’s progress against set targets and outcomes; describe Council’s environmental, social, economic and governance performance; and meet legislative requirements. The Annual Report includes a report of expenditure versus plan for Year 1 of the Special Rate Variation, in accordance with the requirements prescribed within IPART’s approval instrument. Delivery Program Performance The ‘Our Performance section of the Annual Report 2019/20 section details highlights and key achievements against the projects in the Operational Plan 2019/20 (Year 2 of Delivery Program). Council undertook 362 projects during Years 1 and 2 of the Delivery Program. As at 30 June 2020, 91% of projects were on track or completed; 9% of projects were delayed or not progressing. 107 projects have been completed, 218 projects were on track, 31 projects were delayed and carried over to 2020/21 and six projects were discontinued. The discontinued projects are not included in the statistics. Audited Financial Statements The Annual Report contains the Audited Financial Statements, which were initially submitted to Council 25 October 2020. The Financial Statements have not changed. Copies of the Annual Report In accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 copies of the Annual Report will be made publicly available for viewing at Council’s Customer Service Centre, the website and Stanton Library. Copies are provided to the North Sydney Heritage Centre and NSW State Library. As required, the Annual Report will be provided to the Minister for Local Government by 31 December 2020. 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 4 of 190 Attachment 8.3.1 NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 progressivevibrant diverse 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 5 of 190 Attachment 8.3.1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT North Sydney Council acknowledges the Guringai Tribe and Cammeraygal Clan as the traditional owners of this land. For further information regarding the Annual Report, contact Council’s Corporate Planning Coordinator on 9936 8270. North Sydney Council 200 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Telephone (02) 9936 8100 Email [email protected] Website www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au If you require the publication to be translated, phone Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. 2 NovemberNorth Sydney 2020Council Annual Report 2019/20 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 6 of 190 Attachment 8.3.1 CONTENTS Introduction 4 Year in Review 5 Mayor’s Message 6 General Manager’s Report 7 Financial Summary 8 Report of Activities funded by the Special Rate Variation (SRV) 13 Our Community 16 Our Vision, Mission and Values 17 Key Demographics 18 North Sydney Profile 19 Key Challenges and Opportunities 21 Australia Day Community Awards 23 Our Council 24 Our Councillors 25 Mayor and Councillor Allowances, Fees and Expenses 26 Our Organisation 28 Organisation Structure 29 Our Workforce 30 Corporate Governance 32 Community Engagement 37 Risk Management 38 Sustainability 40 Statutory Information 41 Our Performance 53 Performance against the Delivery Program/Operational Plan 54 Financial Statements 64 North Sydney Council Annual Report 2019/20 3 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 7 of 190 Attachment 8.3.1 INTRODUCTION This Annual Report documents the performance of North Sydney Council for 2019/20 against the objectives in the North Sydney Community Strategic Plan 2018-2028 and the actions identified in theDelivery Program/Operational Plan 2019/20. It identifies major projects and activities implemented to improve and enhance the quality of life of our residents. The report provides transparent information for all Council stakeholders. Council’s General Manager and Directors have reviewed the content of this Annual Report. Council adopted the Financial Statements at the Council Meeting on 30 November 2020 following a review by an independent external auditor. The Annual Report is available on the Council’s website www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au. A hard copy version of the Annual Report can be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Stanton Library, and printed copies are available on request. 4 North Sydney Council Annual Report 2019/20 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 8 of 190 Attachment 8.3.1 YEAR IN REVIEW North Sydney Council Annual Report 2019/20 5 3738th Council Meeting - 30 November 2020 Minutes Page 9 of 190 Attachment 8.3.1 MAYOR’S MESSAGE The 2019/20 financial year was one of the most challenging for Council in more than a decade, with pressures coming from many different directions. As Mayor, I am proud of the way Council responded and the achievements outlined in this report. This was the first year of our Special Rate Variation so along with our regular projects, we had committed to an ambitious program to upgrade essential infrastructure. Although these projects are bread and butter work for local government, they make a huge difference to how our area looks and feels and we have received some lovely feedback about our new retaining walls and footpaths. Council also pressed ahead with the upgrade of the North Sydney Olympic Pool, getting it through to a completed DA. I am confident the design achieved a good balance between the heritage features we know and love and the new facilities we want and expect from a community aquatic centre. We weren’t the only ones undertaking infrastructure projects. The NSW Government forged ahead with the Metro stations at North Sydney and Crows Nest, as well as Harbour Bridge maintenance and the B-Line bus works. Several new premium office towers are under construction in the CBD and new tenants including Nine media and Google have moved in, so our vision for a vibrant and strong commercial centre continues to come to life.