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2019-20 Annual Report Contents INTRODUCTION YEAR IN REVIEW OUR PERFORMANCE GOVERNANCE 6 Governance Management 1 2 5 81 Welcome Planning & Accountability 04 Mayor’s/CEO Message 18 49 and Other Information Traditional Owners Council Plan 05 Financial Summary 20 50 Governance and 90 Mansfield Shire Snapshot Performance 06 Major Capital Works 22 50 Management Checklist Strategic Direction 1 / Participation and Partnerships Community Festivals & Events 26 51 Statutory Information 94 Strategic Direction 2 / Financial Sustainability Community Citizen Awards 28 54 Strategic Direction 3 / Community Resilience and Connectivity 58 Strategic Direction 4 / Enhance Liveability 62 Strategic Direction 5 / Responsible Leadership 68 Local Government Performance Reporting Framework 71 3 OUR COUNCIL 4 OUR PEOPLE FINANCIAL REPORTS INFORMATION Executive Management Team 35 Mansfield7 Shire Council Financial Report 2019-2020 97 8 Feedback Invited Shire Profile 30 182 Our Councillors 31 Organisational Structure 37 Independent Auditor’s Report (Financial) 105 Further Reading 183 Our Workplace 38 Mansfield Shire Council Performance Statement 2019-2020 169 Council Contacts 183 Our Staff 41 Independent Auditor’s Report (Performance) 181 Where to find the Report 183 Health and Safety 44 Welcome Welcome to the Mansfield Shire Council Annual Report 2019-20. Acknowledgement Council is committed to transparent reporting and accountability to the of Traditional Owners community. The Annual Report 2019-20 is the primary Mansfield Shire Council acknowledge the Taungurung people as the means of giving our community an traditional owners of the land on which our Shire is located. We pay respect overview of Council’s operations and to the Taungurung Elders, past, present and future and extend that respect to performance during the financial year. all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Delatite River Trail P. 4 Annual Report 2019-20 P. 5 The alpine resort areas of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling are wholly surrounded by, but not Mansfield Shire is home to the dramatic landscapes of Victoria’s High Country. Visitors and locals Mansfield is central to many unique towns and villages including: part of our municipal agree you can really sense the personality of the place – it’s about lifestyle, farming, all things district. A significant outdoors and a “can do” attitude. Construction and property, agriculture and tourism underpin + Ancona + Kevington proportion of the municipality is Barjarg Macs Cove our Shire’s strong economy, supported by a diverse range of commercial and service sectors. + + Crown land. + Bonnie Doon + Maindample Snapshot Less than two hours north east of Melbourne, our municipality covers 3,843 square kilometres. + Boorolite + Merrijig Our Shire is home to Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Alpine Resorts (managed by the Mt Buller and Mt + Bridge Creek + Merton of Mansfield Shire Stirling Alpine Resort Management Board), the Alpine National Park, and the second largest + Gaffneys Creek + Sawmill Settlement/Alpine Ridge in-land waterway in Australia; Lake Eildon. Five major river systems, the Delatite, Howqua, + Goughs Bay + Tolmie Area Jamieson, Big and Goulburn, have their headwaters in the Shire and all flow into Lake Eildon. + Howqua + Woods Point 3,843 Square Km Estimated population change 2.1% Residents 57% Our Population 9,176 Non-Residents 43% Female 50.2% Median Age Male 49.8% knowyourcouncil.vic.gov.au 48 yrs P. 6 Annual Report 2019-20 P. 6 Annual Report 2019-20 View of Mt Buller from Merrijig P. 7 The values that drive our Council and administration in the day to day functions are: Our Aspiration Addressing tough issues head on, being accountable for the decisions we make and planning for the long-term future and prosperity Leadership of this Shire. We take our role as advocates on behalf of the community very seriously and will work tirelessly to ensure our collective and values OUR ASPIRATION voice is heard. FOR THE SHIRE We live, work and play in an inclusive, dynamic Working with our community and other key stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome. Council cannot deliver our Council and prosperous place where community spirit Collaboration Plan without strong and productive partnerships with our community, local businesses, other levels of government and key service providers operating in our municipality. is strong, and people are empowered to engage in issues that affect their lives. Achieving the highest standards of good governance, transparency and accountability, driven by our Councillor Code of Conduct Integrity and Councillor Charter. We will keep an open mind on all issues until the time comes to decide. Conflicts of interest will be openly declared, and we will always follow the letter of the law in relation to this issue. OUR ROLE IN REALISING THIS ASPIRATION Recognising and valuing the diversity of views and needs within our community. We believe it is important to create a respectful, Respect supportive and fair environment where differences are valued and encouraged to support good decision making. Increased understanding and trust between Council and the community is an important way we can foster an inclusive, respectful society. We cannot achieve our aspiration for the Shire alone. Everyone who lives, works and has a role to play in the services and facilities available to us must work constructively Exploring and embracing smarter ways to deliver our services. This includes looking at all options for new ways of working, Innovation embracing new technology and exploring shared services with other councils and service providers. together to achieve our common goals. P. 8 Annual Report 2019-20 P. 9 SWIMMING POOL COMMUNITY GRANTS OPERATING BUDGET 16,724 $19,796 visits to the Mansfield Swimming Pool provided to 4 groups through the Community Matching Fund Fast Facts TAC L2P PROGRAM COMMUNITY CARE Funding allocation for 15 learner drivers 19,404 17 Active Learners each quarter Surplus Revenue of + total hours of services provided to the community THE LIBRARY + 11 Active volunteering Mentors $3.6m 8 learners obtained their probationary licence contributed to our + + Community members receiving delivered meals – 4,311 meals $2.0m capital works program distributed to 57 recipients library items loaned + Clients receiving assistance with personal care – 92 44,398 + Carer’s receiving respite support – 28 Clients receiving home support – 28 new titles added YOUTH CENTRE ATTENDANCE + 3,192 $6.6m + Clients participating in Council run social support groups - 66 $14.2m 1,771 12-17 yr olds AND 60 18-25 yr olds 1,291 digital resources added MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH people attended in-library pro- 2,214 grams (July – 24 March – closed 24 $17.5m March – 9 June) to operate our Shire LOCAL LAWS 61 infants enrolled in the MCH service (from birth notifications received) in-library programs conducted 132 registered domestic animals returned to owners 61 first home visits by MCH nurse (July – 24 March – closed 24 179 Operating Budget March – 9 June) 23 first time mums Rates & Charges Revenue Online Storytimes conducted Grants Revenue WASTE MANAGEMENT 28 (during closure) Other Revenue IMMUNISATIONS Surplus Revenue 2,290 tonnes waste AND 1,258 tonnes recycling 8000+ views (during closure) Secondary School children were immunised collected from kerbside service 221 ROADS 821.27 kms total road network ............... 260.568 kms sealed ........................ 560.702 kms unsealed ............. 18.654 kms of roads resheeted .......... 0kms resealed ............. P. 10 Annual Report 2019-20 P. 11 NEW Highlights of the Year Woods Point Did You Know? Phone Tower OCTOBER 19 TARGA HIGH COUNTRY 2019 celebrated 10 years! JULY 19 AUGUST 19 Approximately 500 people attended the NOVEMBER 19 Emergency Services Expo, which included Council appointed Ms Kaylene Conrick Our Youth Strategy and Action Plan displays and information from Victoria Police, Cr Marg Attley is elected Mayor of Mansfield 2019-2023 was adopted by Council. CFA, SES, Ambulance Victoria, DELWP, Bush Shire Council for a 12 month term. to the position of Interim Chief Executive SEPTEMBER 19 Officer. Council supported Telstra to organise the Search and Rescue, Rescue Dogs Australia, The 16 days of Activism Against Gender Mansfield District Hospital, Rotary and NAIDOC Week was celebrated in launch of the new Woods Point phone tower. Based Violence campaign commenced on 25 DECEMBER 19 7,000 ‘Spring In’ brochures were distributed Mansfield Radio. Mansfield with a formal flag raising and Get Fit Get Active day was attended by 30 November 2019. highlighting all the events Mansfield Shire had morning tea event. participants who took part in Netball and Victorian Electoral Commission commenced The Swimming Pool opened on 16 November on offer. Maintenance grading was a major its Representation Review of Mansfield Youth Services conducted a school Football skill sessions. for the 2019-20 season and for the first time area of concentration for our 19 lifeguards were recruited in preparation for Shire, which evaluated the Electoral Ward holiday program with several activities The Library celebrated Book Week with season passes could be purchased online. Infrastructure team throughout the 2019-2020 swimming pool season. Structure. including: Bubble soccer, skateboard art participation from Mansfield Kindergarten, Council’s three major events, Mansfield High December. Council appointed Mr Peter Reeve to the workshop, dog obedience training, and Mansfield Primary School and Mansfield Cub- Council