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 .
Delivering strong financial management -
WHAT OUR COMMUNITY SAID
Our plans for 2021 / 22
Council conducted Connected Futures forums across the region in conjunction with development of the Corporate Plan 2018-2023 to discuss areas of importance for each of our communities . This information has been used to develop region-wide strategies , local plans , and Council ’ s Corporate and Operational Plans and Budgets .
CONNECTED FUTURES FORUMS
Plan for our region ’ s financial future
• Having asset management plans , which include costings , for Council infrastructure , especially for roads , tourism and community facilities
• Allocating Council priorities and funding to community projects .
Collect the revenue needed
• Funding of a wide variety of services and infrastructure requested by communities and local businesses .
• Helping communities with the costs of community activities and community-owned facilities .
• Encouraging development by reducing infrastructure contributions , connection costs and rates .
Keep our accounts in order
• Providing information to communities about Council ’ s plans , costings and activities , including its finances .
Measure and report on what we ’ ve done
• Providing information about Council ’ s operations , including its results and their costs .
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