Ordinary Council

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Ordinary Council Meeting

Wednesday, 5 October 2016

Items of Business

Item       Subject                                                                                                      Page

09.02     Creation of Office of Deputy Mayor

Attachment :....... Deputy Mayor Nomination Paper...................................... 4

09.06     2016 Local Government NSW Annual Conference

Attachment :....... Draft 2016 Local Govt NSW Conference Program.......... 5

09.08     Monthly Financial Review for August 2016

Attachment :....... August 2016 Budget Review.............................................. 9

09.10     IPART Review of the Local Government Rating System

Attachment 1:..... IPART - Review of the Local Government Rating System - Draft Report August 2016.................................................................................. 12

Attachment 2:..... Draft Correspondence  - to IPART regarding IPART Draft Rating Review        172

13.01     Wauchope Pool - Land Conveyancing Matters

Attachment :....... Aerial Plan of Land Parcels Comprising the Wauchope Pool Complex  179

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What are we trying to achieve?

A collaborative community that works together and recognises opportunities for community participation in decision making that is defined as ethically, socially and environmentally responsible.

What will the result be?

· A community that has the opportunity to be involved in decision making.

· Open, easy, meaningful, regular and diverse communication between the community and decision makers.

· Partnerships and collaborative projects, that meet the community’s expectations needs and challenges.

· Knowledgeable, skilled and connected community leaders.

· Strong corporate management that is transparent.

How do we get there?

1.1     Engage the community in decision making by using varied communication channels that are relevant to residents.

1.2     Create professional development opportunities and networks to support future community leaders.

1.3     Create strong partnerships between all levels of government and their agencies so that they are effective advocates for the community.

1.4     Demonstrate conscientious and receptive civic leadership.

1.5     Implement innovative, fact based business practices.

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What are we trying to achieve?

Our population growth is supported through public infrastructure, land use and development strategies that create a connected, sustainable and accessible community.

What will the result be?

· Supported and integrated communities.

· Infrastructure provision and maintenance that respects community expectations and needs.

· A natural environment that can be accessed by a network of footpaths, cycleways, coastal and hinterland walkways.

· Accessible, convenient and affordable public transport.

· Employment and population growth that is clustered within urban centres.

How do we get there?

5.1     Create and maintain integrated transport system that eases access between population centres and services.

5.2     Ensure transport options are safe, functional and meet access needs across the Local Government Area.

5.3     Develop and enhance quality open space and recreational facilities.

5.4     Plan settlements to accommodate a range of compatible land uses and projected population growth.

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