CITY OF WHITEHORSE Annual Report 2016/2017 1 Welcome to Whitehorse City Council’s Annual Report for 2016‐17. The Annual Report provides a thorough account of Council’s achievements, challenges and performance from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. It also provides audited financial statements and the performance statement. If you would like a printed copy or wish to provide feedback, please contact Council on 9262 6333 or email
[email protected] In the spirit of reconciliation, Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. Annual Report 2016‐ 17 2 Contents Mayor’s Message 7 CEO’s Message 9 Highlights of 2016‐17 11 Challenges and Opportunities of 2016‐17 14 Fast Facts about Whitehorse City Council’s Services 15 Our Vision 16 Our Mission 16 Our Values 16 Financial Year in Review 17 Financial Overview 17 Adjusted Underlying Result 17 Operating Result 18 Operating Income 18 Operating Expenditure 19 Overall Financial Position 19 Liquidity 19 Obligations 20 Stability and Efficiency 21 Capital Works Program 21 Asset Management 23 Strategic Asset Management Achievements 2016‐17 23 Financial Outlook 24 Financial Sustainability 24 Supporting Graphs 24 Our Council 26 Our City, Our People 26 Facts about Whitehorse 26 Our Councillors 27 Our People, Our Organisation 29 Our Organisation 30 Organisational Structure 30 Council’s People and Organisation Performance 31 Workforce Planning and Professional Development 33 Equal Opportunity