CONTENTS
Strategic priority 1 - Getting the basics right .............. 5
We aim to keep focussed on those services that our communities traditionally rely on local government to provide .
1.1 Water ............................................................... . 11 1.2 Sewerage .......................................................... . 23 1.3 Roads and drainage .......................................... . 33 1.4 Parks and open spaces ...................................... . 51 1.5 Waste ............................................................... . 59 1.6 Cemeteries ........................................................ . 73
Strategic priority 2 - Delivering strong financial management ................................................. 79
We aim to make responsible decisions about both revenue setting and expenditure commitments in the short term so that current and future councils have a secure financial future , and the region has an affordable range of services .
2.1 Financial planning .............................................. 83 2.2 Revenue collection ............................................. 89 2.3 Accounting ....................................................... . 95 2.4 Procurement ..................................................... 103 2.5 Financial reporting ............................................ 111
4.8 Rural lands ........................................................ 213 4.9 Facilities ............................................................ 219 4.10 Arts and culture .............................................. 227 4.11 Local development and events ........................ 233 4.12 Sport , recreation and community wellbeing ... 239 4.13 Libraries .......................................................... 245
Strategic priority 5 - Managing our operations well ........................................................... 253
We aim to implement contemporary best practice in business management - carefully managing the resources that our community has entrusted to us .
5.1 Continual improvement .................................... 257 5.2 Information and communications technology ... 263 5.3 Human resources and leadership ...................... 269 5.4 Communication ................................................ 277 5.5 Plant , fleet , workshops and depots ................... 283 5.6 Quarry and quarry pits ...................................... 291 5.7 Customer service .............................................. 299 5.8 Information management ................................. 305 5.9 Laboratory ........................................................ 311
Strategic priority 3 - Helping to keep our communities safe ............................................ ........... 117
In conjunction with the State Government , we assist in managing specific activities that can impact the health and safety of our local communities . ealth and safety of our local communities . 3.1 Animal control and community safety ........... ... 121
3.2 Building control and pool safety .............. ......... 129 3.3 Environmental and public health ............ .......... 135 3.4 Emergency management and flood mitigation .................................. ............. 141 3.5 Street lighting and public space lighting ............ 149
Strategic priority 4 - Growing our region ................. 155
We partner with local communities , government and business to grow our region , developing opportunities , lifestyle and attractions for current and future residents .
4.1 Elected members .............................................. 159 4.2 Economic development and local business ........ 165 4.3 Tourism ............................................................. 173 4.4 Airports ............................................................ 179 4.5 Saleyards .......................................................... 189 4.6 Gas ................................................................... 199 4.7 Town planning .................................................. 207