Annual Report 2018-2019 A connected, thriving community Acknowledgement of Traditional Landowners The Shire of Chittering acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, the Yued people of the Noongar nation, and recognises the culture of the Noongar people and the unique contribution they make to the Chittering region and Australia.

Chittering Valley near Blackboy Ridge TABLE OF CONTENTS Purpose of the Annual Report...... 5 Strategic Community Plan ...... 6 Shire Values ...... 7 Our Services ...... 8 Calendar of Community Events ...... 10 President’s Message ...... 12 Chief Executive Offi cer’s Message ....13 Year in Review ...... 14 The Council and the Organisation .... 16 Reporting to the Strategic Community Plan ...... 24 Corporate Business Plan Future Projects ...... 30 Statutory Reporting ...... 31 Audited Financial Statements and Auditors Report ...... 33

4 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Purpose of the Annual Report

The Western Australian Local Government Act Feedback or Ques ons 1995 requires every local government to produce Feedback or ques ons rela ng to this Annual Report an Annual Report by 31 December each year. In are welcome. addi on, the Annual Report: Email: cha er@chi ering.wa.gov.au • Is an essen al tool to inform the community and key stakeholders about achievements, challenges Mail: Shire of Chi ering and future plans; PO Box 70 • Promotes greater community awareness of the Bindoon WA 6502 Shire’s programs and services which contribute to a high quality of life for residents, visitors and How to Read the Annual Report The Annual Report is divided into the following stakeholders; sec ons: • Demonstrates the Shire’s performance against the • An overview of informa on about the Shire of long-term vision of the Strategic Community Plan, Chi ering (Pages 6 to 14); projects and priori es detailed within the Shire’s Corporate Business Plan; • An overview of the Council and the organisa on (Pages 16 to 23); • Provides informa on about the Shire’s organisa onal performance; and • Reports against the ac vi es within each key theme of the Strategic Community Plan (Pages 24 • Illustrates the Shire’s commitment to accountable to 29); and transparent government. • Corporate Business Plan Future Projects (Page 30); Alterna ve Formats • Statutory Repor ng (Pages 31 to 33); and This document is available in alterna ve formats and languages on request. You can make a request by • 2018/19 Financial Indicators and Audited Financial emailing cha er@chi ering.wa.gov.au or calling the Statements (Pages 34 to 85). Shire’s Human Resources Coordiantor on 9576 4600. This Annual Report can also be viewed on the Shire’s website at chi ering.wa.gov.au.

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 5 Strategic A Taste of Chi ering, Nesci Estate 2018 Community Plan 2017-2027 This Annual Report shows how the Shire of Chi ering is delivering the vision outlined in its Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027, the Shire’s overarching guide for the future.

Vision “A connected, thriving community”

This Annual Report outlines achievements against each key theme in the Plan.

Our Natural Our Community Environment

Our Built Economic Growth Environment

Strong Leadership

6 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Shire Values The Shire has adopted the following values to align with the vision of the Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027. Support - We support colleagues, community and Council, as well as understand workloads and to provide assistance, and we support with empathy and compassion. Honesty - We build trust, integrity and rela onships to create transparancy. Accountability - We ensure accountability with ourselves, our community and our team to deliver quality and strive for con nuous improvements. Respect - We treat everyone with fairness and dignity Eff ec ve Communica on - We listen to what is being said and responding with respect

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 7 Our Services

Local government in Western Australia is Provision and Maintenance of Community established under the Local Government Act Facilities, Infrastructure and Assets 1995, and is the third sphere of government. Local government is responsible for delivering Community Buildings a wide range of economic, human, recrea onal Playgrounds and property services as well as developing Bindoon Library and Little Free Libraries and maintaining essen al community infrastructure. Bridges Local government has legisla ve responsibility Footpaths to perform many func ons for the local Stormwater Drainage community which are mandatory services. Roads Examples include approvals for planning, building and health, and swimming pool Parks security fencing. Street Lighting Local government also delivers discre onary Car Parks services to the community, such as library Streetscapes programs and events, and the provision of recrea onal facili es and programs, which Sport and Recreation Facilities contribute to an improved quality of life for Fleet people within the community. Natural Bushland and Conservation Areas

8 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Delivery of Discretionary Services

Conservation and Environmental Programs

Shire Rangers

Leisure Centres and Recreational Programs and Events

Waste Services (recycling, greens, white goods, etc)

Economic Development and Investment Attraction

Civic Ceremonies

Community Development

Youth Services

Community Safety Programs

Library Programs and Events ANZAC Day Wreath making

Facility Hire Provision of Mandatory Service - State Community Health Programs Legislation and Local Laws Community Education Programs Animal Control

Cultural Programs Litter

Graffi ti Removal Verge Obstruction

Festivals and Events Public Event Compliance

Noise Investigations Signs

Stable Fly Management Abandoned Vehicles

Bushfi re Prevention and Management

Building and Planning Compliance

Waste Services (weekly refuse collection)

Public Building Inspections

Library Lending Services

Urban Planning

Swimming Pool Safety

Access and Inclusion

Food Safety

Building, Planning and Health Approvals

Environmental Health Regulations

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 9 Calendar of Community Events 2018

July August September

Brockman Centre School Holiday Fun A Taste of Chi ering Centenary of Armis ce Community Tree Targa West Plan ng Chi ering Spring Fes val

October November December

Halloween Party Book Folding Workshops Library Members and Volunteers Book Folding Workshops Science Month Ac vites and Christmas Party Bindoon Agricultural Show and Rodeo Experiments Bindoon Christmas Tree Emergency Heros School Holiday NaMoWriMo Write in Sessions Muchea Christmas Tree & Outdoor Ac vity Computer Security Seminar Movie Seniors Week Farm Flavour Trail Tour Lower Chi ering Christmas Tree & Outdoor Movie Me @ 3 Play Session Chi ering Car Day & Markets

10 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 2019

January February March

Community Australia Day Celebra ons Library Lovers Day Morning Tea Annual General Mee ng of Electors Youth Krew Drive-in Movie Night Muchea Industrial Park Prospectus Launch Mango Fes val

April May June

Spy Month Ac vity Packs Wear Ya Wellies Movie Madness School Holiday Ac vity @ Muchea Hall Na onal Simultaneous Story me Na onal Families Week

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 11 President’s Message

It gives me much pleasure in presen ng the Annual Report the $9.71M project. The Shire for 2018-2019. The past 12 months have been a busy is borrowing the balance of me with signifi cant development and a host of events $5M dollars which includes a occurring throughout the Shire and even some changes self-suppor ng loan of $1.725 within the administra on. to Immaculate Heart College for their contribu on towards the In late 2018, we bid farewell to our CEO, Alan Sheridan. project (for future school day Alan served the municipality and Council professionally use of parts of the facility), to be paid back to the Shire in and passionately and his contribu ons were of signifi cant due course. While the Shire is able to service the full loan benefi t to the Council as we planned future projects and amount, the College’s opportunity contribu on should the ongoing strategic direc on of the Shire. Following realise the construc on of a $9.71M wholly Shire-owned a rigorous selec on process, we welcome our new CEO, community facility for a ratepayer contribu on of only Ma hew Gilfellon who, with his family, will se le into $3.2M. Bindoon in July 2019. Ma hew is a young and eminently- qualifi ed CEO who is looking forward to the challenges of The planning for several other strategic community managing our Shire. projects is well underway and various exci ng private projects have received town planning approval during Development-wise, this year we saw some exci ng the year. The next 12 months will see Council con nue progress made on a few signifi cant projects. The to strive towards the implementa on of Shire projects Shire launched the Muchea Industrial Park Investment relevant to all parts of our community and oversee Prospectus in February this year to promote the the carefully managed approval of a wide range of opportunity and a ract investment. The 1,167ha developments which complement our environment and Park, which is traversed by Great Northern Highway community. and the NorthLink Tonkin Highway freeway extension at Muchea, off ers the freight and logis cs sectors and On behalf of the residents and Council, I would like advanced manufacturing and processing industries to thank our staff who have again worked relessly signifi cant opportuni es at the northern “gateway” to throughout the year helping Council to manage costs and the metropolitan area. Subdivision roads are already deliver services to the Chi ering community. The Shire being constructed and earthworks on a couple of sites opera on has been managed effi ciently and professionally (including a $15 million truck stop) have commenced. and staff regularly worked late hours on administra ve Once developed, the Park should generate many tens of ma ers or to produce fantas c events for locals and thousands of dollars in rates revenue for the Shire which visitors to the Shire including most notably Taste of can be off set against the various community projects Chi ering held at Nesci Estate and the infamous Wear already underway or being considered by the Council. Ya Wellies which a ract thousands of a endees. Those eff orts are truly appreciated by Council. The construc on of the NorthLink Tonkin Highway freeway extension is also well underway with comple on expected I would also like to recognise the con nued eff orts of our around December 2019. Works have also commenced on community volunteers, from brigade members to CWA the Muchea North sec on (running from Muchea to the and spor ng group members, and recognise the wonderful Chi ering Roadhouse) and this project is also expected to service they provide to the benefi t of us all. be completed late in 2019 or early 2020. While the Shire is already a weekend des na on for many tourists and metro Finally, and mirroring my sen ments of last year, area residents, the new highway will signifi cantly decrease we con nue to grow at an exci ng rate with many travel me to the Shire from the city and provide even opportuni es being presented to us as a Shire. Our more opportunity to showcase our abundant a rac ons ongoing challenge is to ensure that we make the most of and fantas c countryside. those opportuni es and con nue to do our best to protect our environment, our lifestyle and our way of life. These infrastructure projects will also provide improved opportuni es for Chi ering residents to be er access Yours in service. employment either in the MIP or in Perth, and educa on and medical and specialist services only available in the metropolitan area. The year also saw Council successful in its grant applica on to progress the Lower Chi ering Recrea on Facility, receiving $4.71M from the Federal Government towards Cr Gordon Houston

12 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Chief Executive Offi cer’s Message

It con nues to be an This year saw the departure of Alan Sheridan from the exci ng me for the Shire CEO posi on. He was replaced by Neil Hartley in an of Chi ering. Popula on ac ng capacity un l I commenced in the posi on. I con nues to be high and would like to thank Alan for his me at the shire and while this is exci ng for the many projects that developed and Neil for his the future of the shire infl uence while he was at the shire. it also provides some challenges, par cularly I would like to thank all the staff at the shire for their around retaining our work and commitment. They are the real drivers environmental and community values. of the shire and a posi ve a tude does more for ensuring an effi ciently run shire than anything else. The Muchea Industrial Park project con nues to get closer. This year we received funding from the Federal I would also like to thank Council for their con nue Government to produce a prospectus for the Muchea coopera on and support. A good rela onship is Industrial Park. When Northlink is completed, the essen al to a well performing shire and their trust industrial park will be in a much be er posi on and makes the rela onship easy. we hope that the prospectus will help to spark interest in the area. Wear Ya’ Wellies and Taste of Chi ering were both again successfully run and proved great at a rac ng visitors to our area. These events and others such as Targa West, help to promote our shire to a wider audience. In addi on to these events, we also run Ma hew Gilfellon many smaller community focused events throughout the year. We have not forgo en about our core services. The maintenance of our Parks and Gardens con nues to be performed at a good standard. We have also con nued with a larger road program to try and increase the standards of our roads. This year we replaced Flat Rocks Bridge, u lised shire and Blackspot funding to fi x blackspots on Muchea East Road, Chi ering Road, Wandena Road and Mooliabeenee Road. Large works were performed on Muchea East Road in part thanks to Regional Road Group Funding. We also built a large sec on of footpath on Archibald Street in Muchea with the rest to follow next year.

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 13 Year in Review 2018/19 Major Achievements

Whilst the Strategic Community Plan 2017-2027 provides the vision for all Shire ac vi es, the Shire’s Corporate Business Plan contains the priority projects and programs to achieve the vision. A copy of the Corporate Business Plan can be found on the Shire’s website at chi ering. wa.gov.au The following outlines the major achievements against the Corporate Business Plan in 2018/19 and provides a status of each project or program at the end of the year. Achievements include: • Road reseals, reconstruc on, bridges and footpaths - $2,602,418 • Town Streets - $103,132 • Muchea Hall - $26,000 ‘Pavillion Upgrade’ • New Customer Service / Offi ce Refi t - $174,400 • Re-purchase of land for future lifestyle village - $550,000 • Phone Upgrade and Chambers Equipment - $52,500 • Muchea Industrial Park Prospectus - $157,500 • Chinkabee Complex, cricket pitch resurface - $4,700 • Muchea Sportsground, cricket prac ce nets - $58,800 • Muchea Sportsground, upgrades - $7,500 • Muchea Entrance Signage - $14,500 • Lower Chi ering Sports and Recrea on Facility, Stage 1 - $90,500 • Wannamal Rest Area, Lock-up storage shed - $5,500 • Memorial Gardens at Cemetary - $12,500 • Needoonga Trail Enhancement - $32,600

14 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Wear Ya Wellies 2019

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 15 Commi ees, Advisory Groups and External The Council Organisa ons To assist with decision making responsbili es, Council has established three internal commi ees comprising and the of Elected Members and external representa ves. Each commi ee performs a specifi c purpose and its recommenda ons are presented to Council as the decision-making body. A table of the Shire’s Organisation Commi ees and the a endance record of Elected Members at those mee ngs are details in this Annual Report from pages xx-xx. Council Structure A number of Advisory Groups are established to The Shire of Chi ering consists of popularly elected facilitate community par cipa on in Council’s members (seven) who are elected for a four year decision-making process. These groups provide an term. Elec ons are held every two years, at which opportunity for the Shire to capture the views of the half the seats are contested. community to assist Elected Members and Council to Council governs the Shire’s aff airs, monitors the address strategic issues. performance of its func ons, and is responsible Agendas of Council Mee ngs and Commi ees are for alloca ng fi nances and resources. Council also published on the Shire’s website, and are madea determines and reviews the Shire’s policies, plans and available prior to the mee ngs. Minutes of the other statutory documents. Council and Commi ee Mee ngs are also available to Council mee ngs are held between February the public on the Shire’s website at www.chi ering. and December, and are usually held on the third wa.gov.au Wednesday of the month. Council is the major Elected Members also par cipate and represent decision-making body for the Shire. Mee ngs are the Shire on external boards and commi ees to open to the public who can ask ques ons or make a provide an input into various issues that face the local deputa on to Council. government industry and the Chi ering community. Membership is listed against each Elected Member.

16 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 President Cr Gordon Houston Cr Peter Osborn Term expires October 2019 Term expires October 2021 President since July 2016 Elected Member since October 2015 Email: crhouston@chi ering.wa.gov.au Email: crosborn@chi ering.wa.gov.au

Interests Interests Precinct planning, recrea on trails and reserves, Environment, waste management, catchment management infrastructure services, project ac vi es, heritage

Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / External Commi ees / Boards External Commi ees / Boards • Audit Commi ee • Audit Commi ee • Chi ering Bushfi re Advisory Commi ee • Local Emergency Management Commi ee • Local Emergency Management Commi ee • WALGA Avon Midland Country Zone • Chi ering Community Planning Advisory Group • Chi ering Vally Land Conserva on District Commi ee • Chi ering Educa on Scholarship Advisory Group • Northern Growth Alliance • Chi ering Mining Advisory Group • Wheatbelt Development Assessment Panel • WALGA Avon Midland Country Zone • Chi ering Tourist Associa on • Chi ering Vally Land Conserva on District Commi ee • Ellen Brockman Integrated Catchment Commi ee • Northern Growth Alliance • Wannamal Community Centre Inc • Wheatbelt Development Assessment Panel • Wheatbelt North Regional Road Group

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 17 Cr Mary Angus Cr Don Gibson Term expires October 2019 Term expires October 2021 Elected Member since October 2016 Elected Member since May 2005 Email: crangus@chi ering.wa.gov.au Email: crgibson@chi ering.wa.gov.au

Interests Interests Health and aged care, youth and related services, sport Heritage and recrea on

Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / External Commi ees / Boards External Commi ees / Boards • Audit Commi ee • Audit Commi ee • Chi ering Community Support Funding Advisory Group • Chi ering Educa on Scholarship Advisory Group • Bindoon and Districts Historical Society • Chi ering Youth Krew Advisory Group • District Health Advisory Council (WA Country Health Services Wheatbelt) • Wheatbelt Development Assessment Panel

18 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Cr Aaron King Cr Carmel Ross Term expires October 2019 Term expires October 2021 Elected Member since October 2015 Elected Member since October 2017 Email: crking@chi ering.wa.gov.au Email: crross@chi ering.wa.gov.au

Interests Interests Integrated planning, asset management, fi nancial Economic development and tourism sustainability

Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / External Commi ees / Boards External Commi ees / Boards • Audit Commi ee • Audit Commi ee • Chi ering Bushfi re Advisory Commi ee • Chi ering Mining Advisory Group • Chi ering Community Planning Advisory Group • Chi ering Community Complex Advisory Group • Chi ering Community Complex Advisory Group • Bindoon and Districts Historical Society • Chi ering Tourist Associa on • District Health Advisory Council (WA Country Health Service Wheatbelt) • Wannamal Community Centre Inc • Wheatbelt Development Assessment Panel

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 19 Cr George Tilbury Term expires October 2019 Elected Member since October 2015 Email: cr lbury@chi ering.wa.gov.au

Interests Law, order and public safety

Council appointed Commi ees / Advisory Groups / External Commi ees / Boards • Audit Commi ee • Chi ering Community Support Funding Advisory Group • Chi ering Youth Krew Advisory Group • Chi ering Community Complex Advisory Group • Chi ering Valley Progress and Spor ng Associa on

20 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Elected Member Conference and Training A endance To enable Elected Members to develop and maintain skills and knowledge relevant to their role as representa ves of the Shire, Elected Members are encouraged to a end conferences and training events to keep more informed and be er able to fulfi ll their du es of offi ce.

The following table represents conferences and training undertaken during 2018/19:

Elected Member Conference/Training Details Loca on Date(s)

Cr Carmel Ross Planning Prac ces - The Essen als WALGA, West Leederville 30 July 2018 Benefi cial Enterprises - how local government Cr Carmel Ross Perth 1 August 2018 can meet market failure Cr Gordon Houston Local Government Conven on and Exhibi on Perth 1 - 3 August 2018

Cr Mary Angus Local Government Conven on and Exhibi on Perth 1 - 3 August 2018

Cr Donald Gibson Local Government Conven on and Exhibi on Perth 1 - 3 August 2018

Cr Gordon Houston Environmental Health Australia Conference Fremantle 30 October 2018 Mee ng Procedures and Deba ng (for Elected Cr Mary Angus eLearning 14 February 2019 Members) eLearning Cr Carmel Ross Planning Prac ces - Advance WALGA, West Leederville 28 March 2019

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 21 Council and Commi ee Mee ng A endance Local Annual Bushfi re Ordinary Special Audit Emergency / Special Advisory Elected Member Council Council Commi ee Management Electors Commi ee (11) (4) (2) Commi ee (2) (3) (2)

Cr Gordon Houston4 11 3 2 1 2

Cr Peter Osborn1 103223

Cr Mary Angus 11 4 2 2

Cr Donald Gibson3 10 4 2 2

Cr Aaron King5 10 3 1 1

Cr Carmel Ross 11 4 2 2 3

Cr George Tilbury2 9421

1 Cr Peter Osborn was an apology for OCM on 15 August 2018, on Approved Leave of Absence for LEMC on 28 November 2018, on Approved Leave of Absence for SCM on 27 March 2019 2 Cr George Tilbury was on Approved Leave of Absence for OCM on 19 September 2018, an apology for the Audit Commi ee on 20 March 2019, an apology for the OCM on 20 March 2019 3 Cr Donald Gibson was an apology for OCM on 21 November 2018 4 Cr Gordon Houston was an apology for the Audit Commi ee and Special Council Mee ngs on 29 January 2019 5 Cr Aaron King was an apology for the Audit Commi ee and Special Council Mee ngs on 29 January 2019, an apology for OCM on 19 June 2019, an apology for the Special Mee ng of Electors on 17 June 2019

22 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Organisa on Structure

The Shire’s organisational The structure is led by the Chief Execu ve Offi cer who is supported by an Execu ve structure is designed to Leadership Team comprising of three Execu ve facilitate the delivery of Managers. Each Manager overseas the projects and programs opera ons of Business Units structured to within the fi ve key theme’s meet the Shire’s strategic and opera onal objec ves, legisla ve responsibilitys and to of the Shire’s Strategic ensure services are delivered in the most Community Plan. effi cient and eff ect manner.

Chief Execu ve Offi cer - Ma hew Gilfellon

Execu ve Manager Execu ve Manager Execu ve Manager Development Technical Services Corporate Services Services - - Jim Garre - Rhona Hawkins Peter Stuart

Infrastructure Rangers and Management Financial Services Human Resources Community Safety Services

Asset Informa on Planning Services Governance Management Technology

Compliance Leisure and Opera on Services and Regulatory Communica ons Services Library Services

Economic Strategic and and Tourist Organisa onal Development Development

Community Development

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 23 Repor ng to the Strategic Community Plan

24 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Our Community An inclusive, active, safe and healthy community

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 An ac ve and Strengthen Community sa sfac on with services and • Youth Krew con nues with membership suppor ve aged, youth support for youth, families, seniors and increasing community and children people with disabili es • Club development ac vi es con nue with services access social and recrea onal clubs through partnerships • Interac on with the NDIS through the trial and advocacy site • Ongoing support for Seniors Week Develop and Community sa sfac on with range and enhance quality of recrea on opportuni es exis ng recrea on and social facili es for local communi es

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Strong sense of Ac vely support Maintain or increase the number of • Con nued Club newsle er, which is issued community community, community volunteers every quarter volunteer • Ongoing user group mee ngs with all facility groups and users networks Strengthen and Community sa sfac on in social events • Three annual large scale community events: grow social and fes vals Wear Ya Wellies (est 7,500 a endees), A events and Taste of Chi ering (est 8,000 a endees) and fes vals Bindoon Show (est 3,500 a endees) and Bindoon Rodeo (est 2,500) • Community Assistance Grant con nues to provide fi nancial assistance to local groups • Area promo on for local events Ac vate our Increased posi ve social ac vity in our • Engagement with the Chi ering Tourist local centres centres and towns Associa on and towns

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 A safe and Improve the Community sa sfac on with the Shire’s • CCTV upgrades in all centres healthy safety of our role in community safety community community Advocate for Community sa sfac on with the Shire’s • Con nua on of the Chi ering Health improved role in public health Advisory Group educa on and • User mee ngs with the Chi ering Health health services Centre

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 25 Our Natural Environment A protected and bio-diverse environment which community and visitors enjoy

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Protec ve Ensure the Naturally reverse bush condi ons against • Ac vely support and encourage local environment protec on of our na onally accepted prac ces landcare groups and wildlife carers through local biodiversity the Community Assistance Grant Fund Community sa sfac onwith the town’s Develop an conversa on and environmental • Upgrade exis ng trails and planning for new integrated network management area promo on of any exis ng eco-tourism of walking and cycling trails • Support Chi ering Spring Fes val through the Community Assistance Grant Fund Explore opportuni es for • Inves gated opportuni es for increase in other eco based eco-tourism ac vi es recrea onal ac vi es Support eco- tourism

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Sustainable Educa on and Community educa on programs • Chi ering Landcare funding and support resources partnerships implemented • Annual report to Council indicates above Encourage ANZEEC standard of water quality against average diversion of waste from landfi ll. sustainable design Na onally accepted prac ce Diffi cult to increase at this me without Improved waste interven ons Waste to landfi ll - kilograms per capita management • Chi ering is above average with it’s recycling (maintain or decrease) outcomes rates when compared to similar sized local Recycling rates - kilogram per capita governments (increase)

Increased uptake of solar power technology in the Shire Improve the sustainability of Council buildings

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Protec on Improved bushfi re Community bushfi re safety educa on • Extensive awareness project implemented of life and preparedness and programs implemented and in the process of being implemented property recovery throughout the Shire Hazard risk mapping and planning conducted • Implemented Hazard Risk Mapping and Planning

26 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Our Built Environment Well-planned built landscapes that are progressive, vibrant, diverse and refl ect the Shire’s unique country lifestyle

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Development Plan for new Community facil es which meet the • Lower Chi ering Sports Facility Concept of local hubs and enhanced needs of the community Planning commenced community • Commenced Place Making Strategy for facili es Community sa sfac on with housing choice and community facili es in the Bindoon townsite Ac vate local Shire town centres to • Muchea Industrial Park; planning for ensure a good major industrial area commenced. Future mix of resident, development to ensure preserva on of commercial and natural environment social infrastructure • Bindoon streetscape has led to a signifi cant increase in business, promo ng a more Plan for and pleasant and invi ng atmosphere facilitate housing choice Balance urban development with a focus on natural environmental protec on and open spaces

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Safe access Advocate for Community sa sfac on with roads, • Ongoing; implementa on of Capital Works improved public footpaths and cycle paths Program to improve footpath transport Community sa sfac on with access to • Safety and improvements to roads under Improve pedestrian public transport both within the Shire and renewal of Blackspots motorcycle safety and cycle access to/from it measures Improve road safety op ons

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Improved Improved asset Community sa sfac on with • Asset Management Plan reviewed and infrastructure management infrastructure across the Shire updated, to be published as part of the and across all asset Corporate Business Plan ameni es classes • Level of complaints regarding roads and Focus on other infrastructure is generally low improved asset management

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 27 Economic Growth Thriving, sustainable and diverse economic investment and local employment opportunities from cottage to large-scale industry

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Economic Support private Number of business in the Shire • Collaborated with the Northern Growth growth investment (increase) Alliance (Shires of Chi ering, Dandaragan which s mulates and Gingin) to produce an investment signifi cant and Produc vity (Gross Regional Product prospectus and tourism strategy, that was sustainable jobs es mate) (increase) launched in December 2018 growth • Signfi cant focus on delivery of an investment Ac vely pursue prospectus for the Muchea Industrial Park development of the Muchea • Support for Farm Gate enterprise local Employment Node market and new investments such as the Locavore Store in Bindoon Support agricultural growth, with a focus on local produce and agribusiness

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Local Encourage and Es mated number of local jobs (increase) • Excellent partner with local Chamber of business support local Commerce which has a proac ve and posi ve growth businesses and Posi ve rela onship and partnership with approach to small business new investments local Chamber of Commerce • Support for Chi ering Tourist Associa on for the future Local Business Mentoring and incen ves workshops program delivered in partnership with the • Support for Chamber of Commerce to run Chambe of Commerce programs for local businesses

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Increased Support and Increase in the number of local • Support for local operators wishing to visitors promote accommoda on op ons establish farmstays accommoda on • Increased promo on through local events Visitors are op ons Con nued support of cultural events welcome across the Shire which have grown rapidly - increase in Support and grow to stay and a endance by 50% each year events to a ract recreate Increased promo onof the Shire of visita on Chi ering as a tourist des na on Improved Facilitate, promote Increased number of visitors to the Shire access and and support places to visit ecotourism

28 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Strong Leadership A responsive and empowering Council which values consultation, accountability and consistency

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 An engaged Encouraged Community sa sfac on with how they are • Briefi ngs with community groups on strategic community and promote consulted about local issues (improve) projects community • Con nuing support of CPAG engagement Community sa sfac on with Council’s leadership (improve) • Engagement with local schools and businesses Community who feel that the Shire understands community needs and priori ses appropriately

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Strong Build eff ec ve Increased and strengthened partnerships • Northern Growth Alliance (Shires of partnerships partnerships with stakeholders for the benefi t of the Chi ering, Dandaragn and Gingin) launched and with Shire of Chi ering investment prospectus in December 2018 rela onships stakeholders which included regional tourism strategy (Stakeholders: Residents, Avon Regional Ac vely seek Organisa on of Councils (AROC), Northern • State and Federal contributed funding grant funding Growth Alliance, State Government to work associated with MIP and other opportuni es departments, Federal Government infrastructure projects to support agencies and philanthropists, Chamber of iden fi ed • Ac ve support for the Chi ering Tourist Commerce Chi ering Tourist Associa on) projects Associa on, Chamber of Commerce, Wheatbelt Development Commission and Regional Development Australia

Outcome Strategies Measures Results 2019 Accountable Good Residents are sa sfi ed with the Shire of • Posi ve feedback from community briefi ngs Governance governance Chi ering as a governing organisa on - that were undertaken by the Chief Execu ve which supports level of trust (improve) Offi cer effi cient and • In the main, customer requests are eff ec ve service Propor on of customer requests (CRMs) responded to in the target meframe delivery responded to within target meframes (maintain or improve)

Sa sfac on with the Shire’s responsiveness to resolving problems and enquiries

DLGC fi nancial health indicator

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 29 Corporate Business Plan Future Projects

The Corporate Business Plan 2017-2021 was endorsed by Council in October 2018 and contains the objec ves and strategies of the Strategic Community Plan, with the addi on of specifi c opera ng ac ons and capital works to be delivered by the Shire. The following projects are listed for future ac on: • Enactment of Council’s Ten-Year Roads Program, including (but not limited to); 1. Flat Rocks Road – gravel road reconstruct 2. Se lement Road - gravel road reconstruct 3. Tea Tree Road - gravel road reconstruct 4. Moolieabeenee Road - reseal 5. Murray Grey Circle - reseal 6. Edmonds Place - reseal 7. Angus Way - reseal 8. Santa Gertrudis Drive - reseal 9. Reserve Road - reseal 10. Crest Hill Road - reseal 11. Chi ering Road - rural road reconstruc on (RRG funded) 12. Muchea East Road - rural road reconstruc on (RRG funded) 13. Archibald Street - reconstruct and seal 14. Ridgetop Ramble - reconstruct shoulders and seal 15. Forest Hills Parade - reconstruct shoulders and seal 16. Chi ering Road Bridge (#4025) - substructure repairs • Plant renewal • New recrea onal facility in Bindoon, plus an indoor / outdoor gym • New Regional Recrea on and Community facility in Lower Chi ering • Upgrades to Wannamal Community Centre, including court fencing, resurfacing tennis courts and upgrade of equipment • Camping / caravan facili es in Bindoon • The development of Town Park • Development of Stage 1 of the Lifestyle Village • Con nued upgrades to the Brockman Centre • Development of the BMX / Skate Park at John Glenn Park, Muchea • Change room extensions to the Muchea Sportsground • Development of the Carty Reserve to Bindoon Trail, Stage 1 • Con nua on of the development of a Mountain Bike Park, Bindoon • Development of a nature park at Maddern Road Public Open Space

30 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Statutory reporting

COMPLIANCE WITH THE DISABILITY SERVICES ACT 1999, SECTION 29(2) The ‘dra ’ Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2018-2022 was presented to Council in March 2018 for approval to be adver sed. Public comment period opened end of March 2018 and closed in May 2018. The feedback was presented back to Council in July 2018, where it was adopted by Council.

RECORD KEEPING The State Records Act 2000 requires the Shire to have an approved Record Keeping Plan which details the way the Shire keeps its records. The Shire’s Record Keeping Plan was reviewed in January 2014 and is scheduled for review during 2019.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Access to informa on/documents may be granted to members of the community under the Freedom of Information Act 1992. An Informa on Statement is available along with applica on forms on the Shire’s website. The statement is a guide on the Freedom of Informa on (FOI) process and also lists the types of documents available outside of FOI. During 2018-2019, the Shire received two Freedom of Informa on applica ons. One applica on was completed within the me-frame prescribed by legisla on, and one was withdrawn by the applicant. The two applica ons that were carried over from 2017-2018 were completed. Freedom of Informa on legisla on provides for extensions of me beyond the 45 day me-frame. Extensions of me must be agreed by both par es. There were no such applica ons were completed in accordance with agreed extended me-frames.

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 31 Statutory reporting

NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY In 1995 the Council of Australian Governments entered into a number of agreements, collec vely known as the Na onal Compe on Policy. Local Government is aff ected mainly where it operates signifi cant business ac vi es which compete, or could compete, with private business sector business. Local Government will also be aff ected where local laws unnecessarily aff ect compe on. The Shire is required to comply with certain policies contained with the Na onal Compe on Policy Statement, and report on the progress in connec on with the Na onal Compe ve Neutrality Principles and review of Local Laws. During the fi nancial year the Shire met its obliga ons under the Na onal Compe on Policy. The Shire con nues to monitor Council policies and local laws for an -compe ve prac ces. The Shire does not operate signifi cant business ac vi es which compete or could compete with private business sector business.

COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY Local Governments are required to apply the principle of compe ve neutrality to all business ac vi es genera ng user- pays income in excess of $200,000. The principle of compe ve neutrality is that government businesses should not enjoy a compe ve advantage, or disadvantage, simply as a result of their public sector ownership. Annual reports must show that a public benefi t test has been conducted for all signifi cant business ac vi es to determine if compe ve neutrality is in the public interest. The Shire does not have business ac vi es which generate user-pays income in excess of $200,000.

REGISTER OF POLICIES In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, Sec on 2.7(2) Council is to determine the Shire’s policies. The Shire’s Register of Policies were reviewed internally. This document is available on the Shire’s website (www.chi ering. wa.gov.au/documents/publica ons).

DELEGATION AUTHORITY REGISTER In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, Sec on 5.46 the Chief Execu ve Offi cer is to keep a register of delega ons. This register is to be reviewed every fi nancial year. The Shire’s Delegated Authority Register was reviewed by Council in January 2019 and is available on the Shire’s website (www.chi ering.wa.gov.au/documents/publica ons).

COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT 2009 There were no Public Interest Disclosures reported to the Shire of Chi ering during the repor ng period.

32 SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 Statutory reports

COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (RULES OF CONDUCT) REGULATIONS 2007 There were two Rules of Conduct breaches received where one Elected Member was found to be in breach of the Regula ons.

LOCAL LAWS The Local Government Act 1995 requires all exis ng Local Laws to be reviewed every eight years. As part of this process the inten on to review Local Laws is adver sed in the media giving residents and ratepayers the opportunity to comment on any proposed changes, addi ons or dele ons to the Shire’s Local Laws. There were no local laws reviewed or implemented during 2018-2019.

PAYMENT TO EMPLOYEES The Local Government (Administration) Regulation 19B requires the annual report to contain details of the number of employees of the local government en tled to an annual salary of $100,000 or more in bands of $10,000 for each such band over $100,000. TABLE: Salary Band $ FROM $ TO No of Employees 100,000.00 109,999.99 2 110,000.00 119,999.99 3 120,000.00 129,999.99 0 130,000.00 139,999.99 0 140,000.00 149,999.99 0 150,000.00 159,999.99 0 160,000.00 169,999.99 0 170,000.00 179,999.99 0 180,000.00 189,999.99 1 190,000.00 199,999.99 0

SHIRE OF CHITTERING | Annual Report 2018-2019 33 Financial Statements

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