ATTACHMENT 10.2.1 ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 SHIRE OF CARNAMAH PREPARED BY Giulia Stangle Executive Co-ordinator Shire of Carnamah PHOTOS BY Carnamah District High School students 2020 Carnamah Historical Society Holly Martin Photographer CONTENT Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians 4 Overview 5 Our Core 6 - Our Mission - Our Values - Our Aspirations Our Shire 8 Our Locations 9 Our Facilities 9 Chief Executive Officer Report 10 Shire President Report 12 Major Challenges 15 Strategic Community Plan 16 Corporate Business Plan 17 Report against SCP/CBP 18 Our Future 26 - Local Planning Strategy - Capital Works Program Other Major Initiatives for coming year 27 Our Council 28 Fees Paid to Elected Members 30 Elected Members training and PD 31 Organisational Structure 32 The Audit Committee 33 Statutory Reporting 34 - DAIP - Code of Conduct - Local Laws - Gift Disclosure - Public Interest Disclosure - Complaints - Compliance Audit Return - Freedom of Information - Contracts and Procurement - Community Consultations - Civic and Ceremonial Functions - Information on payments to employees Annual Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2020 38 Independent Auditor’s Report 93 Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS Shire of Carnamah would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, and pay its respect to local Aboriginal Elders, both past and present. We also reflect on the spirit of the pioneers who settled this country and developed the land, and the service personnel whose sacrifices have enabled us to enjoy the lifestyle we have become accustomed to. Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 4 OVERVIEW Every Local Government in Western Australia is required to produce an Annual Report for each financial year as prescribed in the Local Government Act 1995. The Annual Report is approved by Council and presented to the community and stakeholders to inform them of the Shire's achievements, challenges and future plans. The Shire’s performance is measured against the Strategic Community Plan objectives, and the projects and priorities detailed in the Corporate Business Plan. Shire of Carnamah is committed to provide accountable and transparent governance to the public and its community. Feedback Feedback or questions relating to this Annual Report are welcome. Email: [email protected] Mail: PO Box 80 Carnamah WA 6517 Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 5 OUR CORE OUR MISSION To maintain and enhance the rural way of life within the Shire of Carnamah. OUR VISION The Shire of Carnamah will be a sustainable, progressive, desirable and caring community which recognises and values its diversity. OUR ASPIRATIONS To be a vibrant country district with a strong community. To provide a great place to live, work, raise families and to visit. To be an area that maintains the traditions of a rural lifestyle. Be characterised by a clean, friendly and safe environment. We will have an outstanding reputation for caring for our natural environment, cultural diversity and heritage. Be a place of economic and lifestyle opportunity. We will ensure that our residents and visitors will have access to a variety of work and leisure options and will enjoy an excellent quality of life attuned to a rural lifestyle. Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 6 Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 7 Be recognised as a progressive, customer focussed country local authority. We will develop a culture of customer focus and engage with the community on an ongoing basis to ensure that community priorities are established and achieved. Establish and maintain cost effective, efficient and sustainable community infrastructure and services. We will upgrade and efficiently maintain the Shire's extensive capital infrastructure and provide a high level of service to the community on a sustainable basis. Promote health and wellbeing. Through the provision of facilities and services and ongoing consultative interaction with the community we will promote and encourage personal wellbeing, inclusiveness and harmony within the community. OUR SHIRE Shire of Carnamah is located approximately 280 kilometres from Perth. The towns of Carnamah and Eneabba are thought to be part of Amangu country, however Carnamah is very near Badimaya and Widi country to the east and Yued to the south. Amangu is considered by some as the northern-most language group of the Noongar nation (which covers much of the south west corner of WA, including Perth), yet others include it as the southernmost part of Yamatji country. Shire of Carnamah encompasses a total land area of 2,834.6sq km, of which 626.16sq km is crown reserve. Townsites and locations include Carnamah, Eneabba, Coolimba, Illawong and Winchester. Shire of Carnamah has an estimated resident population of 534 (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2019). Over the past decade, the population decreased by approximately eight percent. There are 84 local businesses as of 2019. The major employers in the district are farming businesses, the local government, Carnamah District High School, agricultural machinery retailers and other agricultural service businesses. Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 8 OUR LOCATIONS CARNAMAH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 33-37 Macpherson Street, Carnamah Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm P 9951 7000 | E [email protected] ENEABBA ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Eneabba Drive, Eneabba Open Thursdays, 10am to 2pm P 9955 1058 | E [email protected] OUR FACILITIES In Carnamah 25m swimming pool, bowling greens, tennis courts, basketball/netball courts, grassed oval (cricket and football), hockey oval, golf course, indoor recreation centre, airstrip, caravan park and town hall In Eneabba 25m swimming pool, tennis courts, indoor recreation centre, golf course and airstrip Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 9 OVERVIEWCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REPORT Purpose of the Annual Report The Shire’s Annual Report is the primary means of providing our communities with information on the key milestones achieved through the financial year. These milestones can relate to a range of responsibilities including corporate governance, risk management and statutory obligations, major projects, services and facilities we provide, and financial reporting. The Shire plays a key role in the North Midlands and Midwest in terms of how it supports the local Vin Fordham Lamont economy, the social fabric of its communities and the natural environment. Key Outcomes and Impacts The 2019/2020 financial year played out against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the biggest concern locally was the lack of toilet paper and other staples as a result of panic buying. Once things calmed down a bit, the majority of our community members appeared to experience only limited disruption to their lives. I, for one, am very grateful for this. Some of the successful outcomes during the year included: Erection of Beach Emergency Number (BEN) signs in various locations within the Shire; Employment of a Records Administration Officer to ensure the Shire is compliant with its records management responsibilities; Review of Local Planning Scheme No. 2 completed; Sourcing and appointing a new GP to service Carnamah one day a week; Completion of annual roadworks programme; and Review of Council’s Risk Management Framework completed. Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 10 Shire of Carnamah - Annual Report 2019/20 11 Thank You I arrived in Carnamah midway through the 2019/2020 financial year to 46 degrees but the hot temperature was matched by the warm welcome I received upon my arrival. I have thoroughly enjoyed the first six months and look forward to a successful 2020/2021. I would like to take the opportunity to thank the following for their contribution to the Shire during the year: Our Shire President, Cr Isbister, and her fellow councillors; Deputy CEO, Ian Walsh; Manager of Works & Services, John Skinner, and his predecessor Phil Casbolt; Shire team members; and The communities of Carnamah and Eneabba. In addition, I would like to acknowledge the contributions of long-serving employees who finished at the Shire during the year: Jenny Benson; Rex Ross; and Alyce Fowler. VIN FORDHAM LAMONT Chief Executive Officer OVERVIEW SHIRE PRESIDENT'S REPORT We welcome Vin Fordham Lamont as our Chief Executive Officer who commenced in this role in January 2020 and John Skinner as Manager of Works and Services. The 2019 – 2020 financial year was one of continued progress for the Shire of Carnamah. In particular, the Shire was able to achieve under its Corporate Business Plan the following initiatives even though Covid 19 impacted on our lifestyle. Ongoing support for the local doctor and Merle Isbister allied health services, retention of the Doctor service has a fiscal impact but ensures that our Community benefits from the services of a Doctor. Advocacy for the retention and establishment of the Carnamah Child Care Inc, together with the Shire of Coorow, the Shire of Carnamah has provided fiscal support to the Child Care which has enabled parents to be contributors within our Communities. Fiscal support for both the Carnamah Child Care and Basketball Club was through the very Generous Donation of $15,000.00 from a Community Benefactor for which we are very appreciative of and can only publically THANK YOU through this report. Continued to work as active members of the Northern Country Zone, the Mid West Gascoyne Regional Road Group and the North Midlands Sub Regional Road Group