1.6 CEMETERIES
Corporate Plan 2018-2023 and Operational Plan 2021 / 22
Corporate Plan ( What we aim to do ) Operational Plan 2021 / 22
1.6.1 Administer burials and reservations and maintain accurate records for Annual service each of our cemeteries , including mapping and information requests for family history . If any requests for burial etc . cannot be accommodated these be escalated immediately within the local complaints process - ( Included on 14 July 2021 - OM / 07.2021 / 51 )
1.6.2 Maintain the grounds for family , friends and other visitors . Annual service
Provide advice to Council if any additional volunteer support initiatives are identified - ( Included on 14 July 2021 - OM / 07.2021 / 51 )
1.6.3 Facilitate approvals for burials on private property where provided for within Council ’ s approved policy .
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1.6.4 Develop and implement an on-line cemetery search platform ( mapping and website ).
Continue to enhance cemetery information on Council ’ s website ,
Digital mapping of each town cemetery .
1.6.5 Preserve historical cemeteries ( Bindango , Dulbydilla , Euthella , Injune ( old ), Muckadilla and Yingerbay ).
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1.6.6 Consider fencing as an important feature of most cemeteries . [ Completed prior years ]
1.6.7 Undertake initiatives to enhance our cemeteries . Construction of a columbarium in the Mitchell Cemetery .
1.6.8 Undertake initiatives to communicate matters of interest for the community .
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1.6.9 Periodically review cemetery policy and procedures . Policy review for Cemetery Operations and Burials on Private Property .
1.6.10 Submit applications to the Queensland Government ’ s Registry of Births , Deaths and Marriages after each funeral date .
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74 Our plans for 2021 / 22