City of Canterbury 2013-14 Annual Report

Annual Report 2013-14City of Canterbury

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEWOur Vision ............................................................................. 3Foreword .............................................................................. 5Councillors ............................................................................ 7Council Wards ......................................................................8Our Mission ..........................................................................9Our Values .......................................................................... 10Leadership Team ................................................................. 11Organisational Structure .....................................................12Integrated Planning Framework ..........................................13Strategic Direction ...............................................................15

ATTRACTIVE CITY ................................................... 18Report On The Condition Of Public Works ......................... 27Animal Control & Management ..........................................30Priority Projects .................................................................. 32Principal Activities .............................................................. 33

STRONGER COMMUNITY .................................. 37Capacity Development ....................................................... 41

Participation ................................................................ 41Community Safety ........................................................43Older People .................................................................44Young People ................................................................45Diversity In Action......................................................... 57

Recreation ..........................................................................50Library Services ................................................................. 53Children’s Services .............................................................54Community Events .............................................................56Community Grants ............................................................. 57Priority Projects ..................................................................59Principal Activities ..............................................................60

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SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT ........................ 67Priority Projects .................................................................. 75Principal Activities ...............................................................77

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP .................................... 81Rates & Charges Written Off ..............................................86Contracts ............................................................................ 87Legal Expenses ...................................................................88Councillor Fees, Expenses And Facilities ............................89Government Information (Public Access) Act .....................96Information Protection .....................................................100Priority Projects .................................................................101Principal Activities ............................................................ 102

IMPROVING COUNCIL ...................................... 107Priority Projects ................................................................. 113Principal Activities .............................................................114

APPENDIX - FINANCIALS ...................................118General Purpose Financial Statements .............................119Special Purpose Financial Statements..............................203Special Schedules ............................................................. 216

OUR VISION

ATTRACTIVE CITY• Good looking

infrastructure

• Transport alternatives that work

• Prosperous local economy

STRONGER COMMUNITY• Safety and health

• Access to responsive service

• Celebration of diversity

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT• Sustainable urban

development

• Responsible use of resources

• Healthy natural environment

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP• Healthy finances

• Engaged community

• Effective governance

IMPROVING COUNCIL• Efficient services

• Responsible employer

• Well-maintained equipment

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The Annual Report is produced to comply with the Local Government Act 1993 and contains important information about Council’s financial performance and achievements throughout the year. Our achievements are highlighted in the Annual Report under five themes that carry through from our Integrated Planning and Reporting framework. We also implemented various initiatives to achieve efficiency and sustainability improvements within Council.

“An Attractive City” has been identified as a priority for the local community of the City of Canterbury. Council works under the Infrastructure Renewal Program included major road reconstruction projects in Kingsgrove, Lakemba, Croydon Park, Belmore, Campsie, and Wiley Park. A new pedestrian bridge was also completed at Turrella Reserve in Earlwood. Upgrades to floodlighting were completed at Punchbowl Station, Clemton and Hughes Parks, as well as new night lighting for the Ashbury Netball Court. Work on the Town Centres Improvement program continued and improvements to the Earlwood and Campsie Town Centres were completed during 2013-2014. Council continued to deliver other major projects such as the Parks Improvement Program, Stormwater Management and Natural Resources Management.

Tackling illegally dumped rubbish is a priority for the City of Canterbury. As part of our Illegal Dumping Strategy, the City of Canterbury joined with Auburn, Bankstown, Canada Bay, and Strathfield Councils to form the new Inner West Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) squad, which was launched across the City of Canterbury in June 2014. The Inner West Sydney RID squad was formed to address illegal dumping and investigate cases of illegal dumping.

Over the past year we have continued to focus on the health and wellbeing of our residents so they can maximise their potential and participate in the life of our community. The Active Canterbury Together (ACT) project has played an important part in helping our residents maintain a healthy mind and body through an array of initiatives where we partnered with local service providers and organisations to deliver community-based, physical activity and healthy-eating programs. The City of Canterbury’s highly-successful Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign ran throughout September and October 2013 and aimed to promote mental health and wellbeing issues and link residents with mental health service providers. The campaign saw Council partner with mental health agencies to conduct a series of workshops, activities and information sessions held across the City of Canterbury.

City of Canterbury libraries at Campsie, Lakemba, Earlwood and Riverwood provide an extensive array of services to the community and over the past year we continued to innovate and fine tune what we do to reflect changing community needs. During 2013-2014, we had 718,274 visitors

The City of Canterbury Annual Report provides an overview of what Council

achieved in the financial year 2013-2014. During 2013-2014, the City of

Canterbury continued to deliver a wide range of quality services and projects

to our community. We implemented many initiatives that have improved the

lives of residents and the physical environment of the City.

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and loaned 638,605 items. During 2013-2014, City of Canterbury libraries launched the Zinio service that enables members to download their favourite magazine on their smartphone, tablet or computer.

During 2013-2014, the City of Canterbury continued to provide many unique, culturally-rich and family-friendly festivals and events throughout the year that showcased and celebrated our cultural diversity including Australia Day Celebrations, Campsie Food Festival, Haldon Street Festival, Earlwood Village Festival, Riverwood Autumn Fair and Carols in the Park.

The City of Canterbury has also undertaken projects and provides services to support our City’s youth including the Youth at Lakemba Project – a drop in service for young people at Lakemba Library. Council also worked with TAFE NSW to provide our young people with training and job opportunities. Belmore Youth Resource Centre is a multi-purpose centre offering a variety of programs and activities that respond to the needs of our youth.

The City of Canterbury supports local businesses through programs such as Smartbiz, which provides advice to local businesses on how they can reduce waste, energy, water and operating costs; and the Southern Sydney Business Enterprise Centre, which offers a range of services that will

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Jim Montague PSM General Manager

Jim Montague PSM General Manager

greatly assist current, and potential, business operators gain the skills, knowledge and inspiration to grow their businesses and return a profit.

The Cooks River Cycleway continues to be popular with cyclists and walkers alike as it snakes along the Cooks River from Punchbowl Road in Belfield to Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood.

Over the past year Council continued working to promote community safety through important community safety initiatives such as Council’s Domestic Violence Prevention program “It’s Time to Talk” and “Project SABRE”, the Smoke Alarms and Battery Replacement for the Elderly program.

In June 2014, Canterbury City Council voted to implement a Special Rate Variation, which commenced in the 2014-15 financial year and is part of a comprehensive strategy developed collaboratively with the local community to strengthen the future financial sustainability of Council and enable Council to continue delivering existing services and improve and maintain infrastructure.

We are proud of these and many other achievements during 2013-2014, which have met the needs of local residents, businesses and other local stakeholders. We invite you to find out more in this Annual Report 2013-2014.

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Mark Adler Esta Paschalidis-Chilas

Michael Hawatt

Fadwa Kebbe Con VasiliadesKarl Saleh

Ken Nam Linda EislerPierre AzziDeputy Mayor

Councillors are elected from each ward to represent the people of the City. The Mayor, Brian Robson represents all residents in the City of Canterbury. These were our Councillors during 2013-14.

Central Ward East WardWest Ward

Beverly Hills Kingsgrove Narwee Punchbowl Roselands Riverwood Wiley Park

Ashbury Canterbury Clemton Park Croydon Park Earlwood Hurlstone Park

Belfield Belmore Campsie Lakemba

COUNCILLORS

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Central Ward

East Ward

West Ward

Georges River Road

M5 Motorway

ClemtonPark

Kingsgrove

Earlwood

Hurlstone Park

CanterburyCampsieBelmore

Bel�eld

Croydon Park Ashbury

Wiley ParkLakemba

Punchbowl

Riverwood Narwee

Beverly Hills

Roselands

King Georges Road

Canterbury Road

Beamish Street

The City has an area of 34 square kilometres and is largely residential, comprising 17 suburbs including open space corridors surrounding the Cooks River in the north-east, Wolli Creek in the south, and Salt Pan Creek in the west.

With around 145,000 residents, Canterbury now has a very culturally diverse population with residents from over 129 different countries. Almost half were born overseas - 45% in countries where English is not the first language, and 64% speak a language other than English at home.

There are excellent public transport and road networks throughout the area. Major retail precincts include town

Located only 17 kilometres south-west of the CBD, the City of Canterbury

is known for its many diverse cultures, friendly people, exotic foods, great

restaurants, and unique shopping experiences. There are scenic parks,

historical sites, and an extensive range of sporting and recreational facilities

— Belmore Oval, Canterbury Racecourse, and Canterbury Ice Rink just to

name a few.

COUNCIL WARDS

centres in Belmore, Campsie, Earlwood, Lakemba and Punchbowl, and Roselands Shopping Centre. There are smaller centres in Belfield, Canterbury, Hurlstone Park, Narwee, and Wiley Park. Major industrial precincts include Canterbury, Kingsgrove North and Riverwood.

The City is geographically well placed, close to services, and major transport links including the M5 motorway, King Georges and Canterbury Roads, freight rail lines, Port Botany and Sydney airport. The Sydney CBD is just a short drive or train ride away.

We want Canterbury to be sustainable.

This means balancing the ecological, societal, economic and human

habitat needs of present generations so they do not compromise the

needs of future generations.

It means our City is a great place to live, play and work for people here

now, and in the future.

It means keeping the things we like about our City, and making life

better where we can.

Our Community Strategic Plan describes what making life better

means and ways we can all work together to achieve this.

OUR MISSION: SUSTAINABLE CANTERBURY

OUR VALUES

Statement of Common Values

“City of Canterbury aims to foster a harmonious and cooperative community where

a sense of community means all persons matter and all of us belong.

City of Canterbury recognises that mutual respect is important to developing a

resilient community. We need to seek understanding through open and honest

dialogue by listening to each other and accepting our differences.

City of Canterbury promotes residents actively working together to deliver the best

possible outcomes for the community.

By upholding these values, we will be able to build trust and hope within the

community and invest in the future.”

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Jim Montague PSMGeneral Manager

Andy SammutDirector Corporate Services

Marcelo OcchiuzziDirector City Planning

Wayne CooperDirector City Works

LEADERSHIP TEAM

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Council

General Manager

City Works

Corporate Services

City Planning

Corporate Communications & Events

- Asset Planning & Investigations

- Design & Traffic

- Operations

- Waste & Cleaning

- Development Assessment

- Environmental Compliance

- Environmental Policy

- Business Operations

- Community Services

- Governance & Administration

- Customer Service, Records & IT

- Children’s Services

- Libraries

- Economic Development

- Corporate Projects

- Corporate Strategy

- Finance & Administration

- Human Resources

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Annual Report outlines Council’s achievements in implementing its Delivery Program and Operational Plan and includes information on activities that have been completed and the results of performance indicators.

The Community Strategic Plan identifies the long-term aspirations our community has for life and work in Canterbury City. It describes the City’s future through five themes, each with Long Term Goals and Outcomes, which cover the broad range of topics that are important for our City and our communities. Alongside the Outcomes are Strategies – which Council, partner organisations and individuals can use to work towards achieving the Outcomes, and Trend Indicators – things that can be monitored to determine if progress toward the Outcomes is being made. The State of the City reports on the implementation and effectiveness of the Community Strategic Plan.

The Council Delivery Program is the strategic document which guides the action of Council for the next four years. It outlines the Activities – services, initiatives and infrastructure programs – that Council intends to undertake, and the Resources (people and money) needed to do so. The Council Delivery Program is structured around Outcomes, showing those Activities that are part of Council Strategies working towards achieving an Outcome. The Council Function responsible for undertaking the Activity and Council Performance Indicators are also shown.

The Integrated Planning Framework comprises a number of documents that reflect our community’s priorities and guide long-term planning and action.

INTEGRATED PLANNING FRAMEWORK

The Resource Strategy outlines Council’s capacity to manage assets and deliver services over the next ten years. The Resource Strategy includes three key elements – a Strategic Asset Management Plan describing infrastructure policies and requirements, a Workforce Management Strategy describing staff policies and requirements, and a Long Term Financial Plan, which sets policy directions for

rates, borrowing, investments, service levels and additional infrastructure.

The Annual Report outlines Council’s achievements in implementing its Delivery Program and Operational Plan and includes information on activities that have been completed and the results of performance indicators.

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Community Engagement

Framework & Program

CouncilResourceStrategy10 Years

CouncilAnnual ReportEvery Year

Community Strategic

Plan10+ Years

Council Delivery

Plan 4 Years

Council Operating

Plan1 Year

Asset Management

Plan

Long Term Financial

Plan

WorkforcePlan

Services

Community Outcomes

Themes

Initiatives

Council Activities

Strategies

Infrastructure Projects

Resources

Trend Indicators

Performance Indicators

Service & Initiative

Indicators

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

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Through our engagement program, our community told us what

they want for the future of the City of Canterbury and this is

reflected in the Community Strategic Plan.

ATTRACTIVE CITY

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An attractive city is one that is clean, well maintained, modern,

accessible, with good lighting, footpaths and ample parking –

attributes that greatly enhance neighbourhoods and boost

community pride. An attractive city also fosters local business and

creates an environment that allows businesses of all sizes to prosper

and grow while providing employment opportunities for local

residents. Our commitment to delivering on these long term goals

has resulted in extensive capital works, economic investment and

policy development during the 2013-2014 financial year.

INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL PROGRAMIn June 2004, following extensive community consultation, the NSW Minister for Local Government approved a special rate variation of 7.5% for a period of 15 years, which was to be used for the upgrading of roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage, town centres and associated assets. In 2013-2014, the ninth year of the infrastructure renewal levy, the amount raised was $3,694,347 and this was invested into renewing our City’s Infrastructure. As part of that investment, we allocated $321,100 toward bridge repairs, $293,838 on footpath rehabilitation and $1,930,905 towards major road works across the City. We also allocated $970,668 towards Town Centre works in Campsie, Earlwood, Canterbury and Belfield. The Town Centre works aim to provide beautiful streetscapes, a safe and attractive business environment and to foster vibrant social hubs. Upgrades to the Town Centres have included the installation of new pavers, street furniture, landscaping, and footpath widening where possible, and other business activities where appropriate.

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Location Description Actual Expenditure

TOWN CENTRE

Stage 4 Amy St (S) Campsie Town Centre 4 $130,514.00

Stage 2 Evaline St (S) Campsie Town Centre 2 $59,306.00

Stage 1 Evaline St (N) Campsie Town Centre 1 $3,401.00

Stage 3 Amy St (N) Campsie Town Centre 3 $96.00

Earlwood Town Centre Stage 3 Earlwood Town Centre 1 $5,448.00

Belfield Public Art $560.00

Canterbury Town Centre Project Canterbury Town Centre $1,237.00

Earlwood Town Centre Homer to View St $36,555.00

Earlwood Town Centre View to St James $162,292.00

Earlwood Town Centre St James - Hartill $31,597.00

Earlwood Town Centre Loan Repayment $539,662.00

BRIDGES

Fifth Ave Bridge Design Fifth Ave Bridge Design $948.00

Turrella Reserve Bridge Turrella Reserve Bridge $243,356.00

Karool Ave Bridge Repair $76,796.00

CYCLE WAY

Charles St Upgrade (RMS) Cooks River Bikepath $18,637.00

FOOTPATH REHABILITION

Albert Road- Georges River (L) Brighton Ave (W) $7,732.00

Anglo St - Anglo St (R) Carrington Square (N) $6,543.00

Bayview - Wellington ( R) Homer St (N) $4,208.00

Beamish St to Duke St ( R) Unara St (S) $13,214.00

Beamish St to Hill Lane (L) Hill St (N) $3,201.00

Beamish St to Unara Lane ( R) Hill St (S) $2,379.00

Boronia St to The End (L) Bazentin St $7,648.00

Brighton - Croydon (L) Albert Road (N) $4,611.00

Canterbury - Hillcrest St ( R) Denman Ave (E) $8,810.00

Canterbury Road to John St (L) Broughton St (W) $10,612.00

Canterbury Road to Railway Lane Charles St (E) $5,161.00

Canterbury Road to The end (L) Troy St (E) $9,494.00

Canterbury - Wilson Ave (L) Burwood Road (W) $6,598.00

Claremont St to Mckern St (L) Orissa St (E) $2,852.00

Dudley - Denman Av (L) Hillcrest St (N) $19,460.00

Dunstaffenage - Burnett ( L) Foord Ave (E) $3,850.00

Footpath realignment- Moorefield Moorefields Rd/Armitree St $10,489.00

Garnet St -Burnett St ( R) Tennent Pde (N) $3,640.00

Haldon St to Quigg St ( R) Gillies St (S) $1,400.00

Harmony St to The End (L) Crieff St (E) $5,577.00

House No118 - Canterbury ( L) Quigg St (E) $1,512.00

House No136 - William St (L) Bexley Rd (E) $7,640.00

Karool Ave to Woolcott St ( R) Burlington Ave (N) $7,396.00

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Kingsgrove - Omnibus Rd (L) Richland St (E) $6,615.00

Lakemba St to Paxton Ave (L) Passey Ave (W) $13,614.00

House No 102 -Canterbury (R ) Rossemore Ave (W) $2,555.00

Paxton Ave to The End ( R) Pearl Ave (N) $2,783.00

Paxton Lane to Passey Ave ( R) Paxton Ave (W) $8,816.00

Punchbowel Rd to No. 84 Hampden Rd (W) $1,994.00

Rolestone Ave-Chapel St ( R) Moorefields Rd (N)- Footpath $9,765.00

Roundabout to Fifth St ( R) Holden St (W) $7,920.00

Seventh Ave to The End (L) Fourth Ave (W) $4,921.00

South Pde to Redman St ( R) Gould St (W) $6,783.00

Stanley St to Una St ( R) Perry St (S) $9,101.00

Sudbury St to Cecilia St (L) Isabel St (N) $3,363.00

Thorncraft Pde-Marlowe St ( R) McKern St (S) $10,164.00

Victoria Rd to The End (R ) Viola St (S) $12,068.00

Wairoa St to The End (L) Phillips Ave (E) $8,736.00

Wattle Lane-Dunstaffenage ( R) New Canterbury Rd (S) $5,271.00

Wattle Lane -New Canterbury ( R) Canterbury Rd (S) $1,500.00

Wirega Ave to The End (L) Maramba Close (N) $6,450.00

Wonga St to Gould St ( R) Waratah St (N) $12,672.00

Howard St New Concrete Footpath Howard St (R) $4,720.00

RESEALING

Between First St and Second St Laneway - Between First & Second St $568.00

Canterbury Rd - Reginald St Burwood Rd $51,434.00

Cripps Ave to The End Ross Ave $15,658.00

Cross St to Narani Crescent Northcote St $90,694.00

Defoe St to The End Glyn St $30,178.00

Edna St to Lakemba St Shadforth St $79,430.00

Gillies St to Leylands Parade Moreton St $59,141.00

Joyce St to The Bend Kylie Parade $568.00

Karedella -King Georges-CW BRdarrow Rd $171,128.00

Kent Ave to The End Haigh Ave $15,016.00

King Georges Rd to Alice St Mary St $44,211.00

King St to Jeffrey St Frederick St $44,936.00

Kingsgrove Rd to Robert St Moncur Ave $70,384.00

Knox St to The End Walker St $9,238.00

Leylands-Bridge –Shoulders Burwood Rd $53,526.00

Leylands Pde to Chalmers St Moreton St $59,141.00

Louisa St to House No. 52 Richmond St $35,544.00

Moorefields -Moorefields Rd Cripps Ave $67,444.00

Reginald -Leylands – Shoulders Burwood Rd $51,336.00

Resurfacing Western carpark Shakespeare St Carpark - West $44,138.00

Second- Laneway Second & Third Laneway - Between Second & Third $568.00

Sproule St to Clio St Edge St $80,029.00

Station- Lakemba –Shoulders Burwood Rd $53,040.00

The Boulevarde to Gillies St Quigg St $715.00

Cecilia St to Hall St (R ) Adelaide St (S) $175.00

Ludgate St - Dreadnought St Albion St (S) $117.00

AC shoulders & Reconstruction Floss St $411.00

Tobruk Ave to Leylands Parade Acacia Lane $36,415.00

ROAD WORKS

Alice -Wangee –shoulders Lakemba St $206,822.00

Bayview Ave to the End Highcliff Rd $44,575.00

Canterbury - Harp St – Design Platts Ave $29,590.00

Evaline-South Parade – Design Beamish Lane $3,700.00

Gould St to Wonga St Waratah Lane $288.00

Heavy Patching Rd Repair Works $40,354.00

Leslie St to The End Gunyah Cres $34,377.00

7th/4th Traffic Calming Seventh Ave/Fourth Ave $51,909.00

Balmoral Ave to Hampton St Des BRd St $19,920.00

Hamilton Ave to Fricourt Ave Wardell Rd $7,096.00

Homer St to Hamilton Ave Wardell Rd $13,320.00

Messiter St Messiter St to Cross $111,433.00

Clunes Lane $202,338.00

PARKS IMPROVEMENT

Remove half round pipe Clemton Park Remove Half pipe $126,000.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURE: INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL PROGRAM FOR 2013-14 $3,661,148.00

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MAJOR PROJECTSProposed lease/licences with respect to Belmore Sportsground/ Peter Moore Field and Tasker Park

Council made application for, and received Ministerial Approval from (for the purposes of the Local Government and Crown Lands Acts), the State Ministers for Local Government and Trade and Investment, to the previously-negotiated and Council-approved suite of documentation to record the basis of the occupancy and use of these facilities by the Bulldogs Rugby League Club Ltd and Sydney Olympic Football Club Ltd.

Proposal for redevelopment of Council-owned land in Lakemba

An integrated strategic plan was developed for Council’s consideration with respect to Council-owned land near the Lakemba Town Centre with the objectives to:●● make more-effective use of the land;●● provide an opportunity to add to the

Town Centre’s commercial offering;●● make better provision for future public

car-parking space augmentation; and

●● provide the opportunity to achieve efficiencies (through venue rationalisation) of accommodation for Council-supported community organisations located in Lakemba.

SAFETy ON OUR ROADSAn attractive city is also a safe city, particularly on local roads and around school zones. To promote road safety around school zones, we have an extensive education and compliance program. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that children are safe, and it is important to be responsible and obey road rules which are in force during school hours. We work with schools, parents and drivers to reinforce messages of protecting children when picking them up and dropping them off. Over the past 12 months we have attended 16 kindergarten orientation days to speak to new parents about school zone safety.

We conducted a ‘Brush Up Your Driving Skills’ workshop for seniors in our community. With changes to road rules and our desire for local seniors to stay mobile for as long as possible, the refresher workshop was designed to inform older drivers of the latest changes to the road rules, and improve their thinking, driving skills and knowledge of road and pedestrian safety. These workshops are an important initiative in building and maintaining safety awareness among our older road users and help ensure they remain active and independent for as long as possible.


PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE PATHS The City of Canterbury maintains over 500km of paved footpaths and approximately 12km of pedestrian and bike paths. Upgrade, maintenance and expansion of these paths is documented in Council’s City and Infrastructure Renewal Plan.

The Cooks River Pedestrian and Cycle Path is largely an off-road facility that runs from Homebush Bay in the west to Botany Bay in the east. The route is about 34.6km long with approximately 12km running through the City of Canterbury. This reporting period we continued to upgrade our cycleways to encourage people to be more active and utilise these pathways for alternate transport options. To help people gain confidence in riding their bikes, we conducted a series of free bike maintenance workshops and bike rules workshops to ensure riders shared the path with pedestrians.

Charles Street Upgrade

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FOSTERING BUSINESS GROWTHIn 2013-2014, Council continued to support new, existing and emerging businesses in a number of ways, by improving and upgrading our town centres, working with local businesses and chambers of commerce on policy and planning initiatives, and providing popular workshops and seminars.

Council has worked closely with the Southern Sydney Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), an important catalyst and small business resource for the City and the Southern Sydney region. The BEC offers a range of services to help our business operators gain skills, knowledge, inspiration and connections to grow their businesses and expand employment opportunities.

Through our partnership with BEC, local businesses have access to a team of experienced Business Advisors, drawn from a diverse range of industry sectors, who can provide practical and confidential guidance on all aspects of establishing and operating a small business, including:●● preparing a business plan;●● developing a marketing strategy;●● budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management;●● choosing an appropriate business structure;●● recruiting, retaining and motivating staff;●● regulatory compliance;●● managing risk;●● protecting your intellectual property; and●● improving customer service.

The financial year 2013—2014 saw regular visits from the Small Biz Bus at various locations across the City of Canterbury. The Small Biz Connect initiative provided local businesses with the opportunity to book appointments with the Small Biz Advisors and gain advice which they could immediately put into practice.

PROTECTING OUR TREESOur City is a thriving community of more than 140,000 people and we are committed to getting the balance right between development and environment. Trees are an important part of the character and amenity of our City. They provide shade, food, shelter and nesting sites for native birds and animals. It also improves our City’s wildlife corridors. Council has developed a Tree Preservation flyer that provides vital information on the type of trees suitable for urban gardens, overhanging branches, pruning and the removal of trees, overhead and underground lines, protected trees, native species and noxious weeds. With support from all residents, together we can continue to work hard to keep our City green and create a balance that ensures the City of Canterbury is a great place to live, work and play.

HERITAGE ADvISORy SERvICECouncil continues to provide a Heritage Advisory Service to the community. The Heritage Advisor provides free advice to owners of heritage items and other early buildings in the local government area as well as advice to owners of properties located within the Ashbury Heritage Conservation

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Area. The heritage advisor also provides advice to Council on development applications and other heritage matters. We have identified 161 individual heritage items in the City of Canterbury, eight of which are State Heritage Register items listed by the NSW Heritage Council. We have one identified conservation Area - Ashbury Heritage Conservation Area.

OUR HISTORyThe Local Studies department at Campsie Library has had a busy year running regular programs, answering family and community history enquiries, and educating the community about our local heritage. Some highlights this financial year include:●● The Canterbury Commons online wiki encyclopedia

continues to grow. In the past 12 months, 2900 new pages have been added to the site along with sounds, images and exhibitions. In total, the site has had over a million views in the past year.

●● For the 2014 NSW National Trust Heritage Festival in April/May, the Local Studies team presented “Journey to Herne Bay”. Local historian and author Brian Madden delivered a fascinating talk on the history of Sydney’s US Army hospitals at Riverwood (previously named Herne Bay) during the 1940s. Held at Riverwood Library, the talk was extremely popular and was booked out well in advance. A full podcast of the talk was made available through Canterbury Commons and a short video can be viewed on the library’s YouTube channel. A pictorial exhibition of the hospitals was also on display at all Canterbury libraries.

●● In coordination with the History Week 2013 theme “Picture This”, Local Studies staff presented an exhibition on our digital screen, including photographs, ephemera and snippets of information relating to the theatres that were in the area, as well as a physical display of theatre-related regalia, posters and original photographs.

●● The Local Studies department continues to digitise resources to make them more accessible. So far several significant publications have been made available via the eBooks section of Canterbury Commons: “Change and Challenge: a history of the municipality of Canterbury” (1979) by F.A. Larcombe; “Earlwood’s Past” and “Campsie’s Past”, both by Brian Madden and Leslie Muir. The Canterbury and District Historical Society continue to collaborate with library staff to make their publications more widely accessible. Volunteers have started on valuable digitisation projects this year.

●● Several new podcasts have been made available via Canterbury Commons. These include short “History Bytes” segments, as well as longer oral histories.

●● “A Canterbury ANZAC” (The Noble Collection) was launched by Mayor Brian Robson on 27 May 2014. Robert Noble was a local WWI digger from Belmore. His personal items were bequeathed to the library by his niece. The collection includes his service medals,

photographs and letters sent to his family with news of his death. The collection was digitised and an exhibition made featuring panels in English and Chinese. This project was made possible through an ANZAC Community Grant from the NSW Department of Veteran’s Affairs and our partnership with the Chinese Australian Services Society (CASS).

vOLUNTARy PLANNING AGREEMENTSDuring 2013-2014 three Planning Agreements were in force, the particulars of which are as follows:●● 15,15A and 18 Charles Street, Canterbury. Provides

for the transfer of ownership to Council of land at 18 Charles Street and the construction of an at-grade car park thereon in return for the transfer of floor space yield from 18 Charles Street to land at 15 and 15A Charles Street. Triggers are dependent on the activation of the DA for 15 and 15A Charles Street.

●● Riverwood North Urban Renewal Precinct. Provides for the construction and partial fit out of a community space at the Precinct for community purposes, most likely library and other associated facilities in lieu of payment of Section 94 Contributions.

●● 13-15 Anglo Road, Campsie. Provides for the payment of monies equivalent to the levy that would otherwise be levied under Section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. The money is to be used for the opening of Anzac Mall Campsie in accordance with the adopted Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy. The first of two payments were made in the 2013-2014 year.

A further two planning agreements have been adopted by Council:●● 242-258A Canterbury Road and 1-13 Close Street,

Canterbury. Provides for dedication of land to facilitate the intersection upgrade of Close Street and Canterbury Road with agreed off sets against Section 94 payments.

●● 20-22 Anglo Road, Campsie. Provides for the payment of monies equivalent to the levy that would otherwise be levied under Section 94 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act. The money is to be used for the opening of Anzac Mall Campsie in accordance with the adopted Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy.

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Section 428 2(d) for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014

SUMMARy During 2013-2014, we continued to develop our Asset Management Information (AMS) and knowledge to assist in managing the City’s public infrastructure. This Annual Report is an update on our position based on available data.

The data related to the asset categories in this report reflects the information that we obtained from our asset system. We use the AMS to identify the assets in most need of renewal funding based on a priority rating which takes into account condition, location and use.

The Infrastructure Renewal Program (IRP) commenced in the 2004/2005 financial year for a fifteen year period. We have spent an additional $30 million investing in upgrading local roads, footpaths and Town Centres across our City. The IRP improves the appearance and attractiveness of our City through the following program areas: ●● Road Resurfacing - resurfacing

existing roads in the network.●● Road Reconstruction - reconstructing

existing roads in the network.●● Footpath Rehabilitation - repair of

existing concrete footpath paving.●● Town Centres Improvements - upgrading

existing town centres. ●● Drainage - repairing drainage lines.

The IRP levy is addressing the significant debt incumbent from the City’s ageing infrastructure and will work towards preservation of these valued assets to a standard acceptable to the community. Objectives of our Asset Management Plan include:●● To establish appropriate levels of maintenance

expenditure required to preserve the City’s infrastructure assets for the term of the asset life.

●● Expanded Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Programs to achieve rehabilitation and renewal of pavements in streets that are currently below a satisfactory standard.

●● Continuing a program of major drainage pipeline restorations and renewals to reduce risk, minimise liability and preserve system performance.

●● Allowing for a continuance of the current level of Footpath Program works to achieve risk management strategies and address the demands of residents for improved pedestrian access and mobility.

●● Providing for a continuation of the current level of Parks Maintenance and Improvement Programs expenditure in order to satisfy user expectations.

●● Allowing for a continuance of the current level of Building Maintenance Program expenditure.

At this stage of the IRP, attention will be focused on road maintenance and renewal programs as well as footpath and drainage improvement works.

Evaluation of Funding for Section 428 2(d)

(i) Funding required to bring Council’s Assets up to satisfactory standard

(ii) Funding required to maintain Council’s Assets to a satisfactory standard.

The funding indicative of the above requirements is represented in the table below. The table includes the current replacement cost for each asset category, the calculated funding required for maintenance of each asset category at a satisfactory level, and the estimated depreciated replacement cost of our infrastructure. This year we have revalued the Plant Properties and Equipment to meet the Department of Local Government requirement for fair valuation. The valuations were completed by an external consultant with a detailed review of the replacement cost and the result of the valuations is tabulated on the next page.

We are reviewing our valuations and asset component estimated useful and remaining service life which will impact the average annual renewal costs and the estimated amount to bring the asset to satisfactory conditions.

Asset condition deterioration and renewal needs are being modelled to take account of our ability to fund renewal and our customer’s expectations. Based on our recent development of our asset management plans our average annual requirement is lower than the above figure. A revaluation of the assets will realign the asset plan figures to 428 2(d) report figures.

REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF PUBLIC WORKS


PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL EXPENDITURESThe table below identifies the expenditure incurred for each Programmed Maintenance and Renewal for each asset category in the 2013/2014 financial year based on available financial system data.

Asset Category

Current Replacement Cost $’000

Average Annual Renewal Cost $’000

Depreciated Replacement Cost$’000

Amount required to bring Asset up to satisfactory (replace condition 5)$’000

Buildings 109,841 2,197 107,555 2,286

Bridges 27,689 346 26,689 1,000

Drains 83,936 699 79,450 4,486

Footpaths 73,198 1,464 72,025 1,173

Park (Land Improvements) 31,006 755 14,019 380

Signs 5,256 350 5,109 147

Road Surface 56,467 3,764 55,765 702

Road Pavement 449,217 8,984 443,785 5,432

Road Formation 232,659 N/A N/A N/A

Kerb & Gutter 83,682 2,092 82,007 1,675

Street Furniture 7,086 472 6,937 149

Traffic Devices 17,510 146 17,140 370

TOTAL 1,146,541 21,271 910,481 17,800

Asset Class Asset Category Actual Maintenance 13-14

Buildings Specialised 171,182

Non Specialised 1,084,222

Other Structures 141,852

Roads Roads 3,428,786

Bridges 814,791

Footpaths 1,130,702

Kerb & Gutter 86,068

Street Furniture 67,404

Traffic Device 354,422

Stormwater Drainage 131,105

Open Space Swimming Pools 227,649

Other Infrastructure Assets 261,550

Trees 999,053

Park (Land Improvements) 3,628,241

GRAND TOTAL 12,527,024

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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMThe City of Canterbury has three main river catchments; it is a highly urbanised local government area with an extensive drainage network system. Much of the drainage system consists of concrete pipes and channels.

The current Stormwater Management Program focuses on stormwater quality, stormwater infrastructure asset and maintenance management. This year we commissioned the Cooks River and Salt Pan Creek overland flow study. These two studies will provide information on the capacities of existing pipe network and overland flow.

WORKS ON PRIvATE PROPERTyWork was undertaken on private property on two occasions during the 2013/14 financial year.

1. Fence repair at 2 Enoggera Road, Beverly Hills

Repairs to fence were undertaken after damage to the fence occurred during work on a street tree.

Cost fully subsidised by Council

2. Tree Pruning at 8 Craig Street, Punchbowl. Cost paid by property owner


STATEMENT ON ACTIvITIES RELATING TO ENFORCING AND ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPANION ANIMALS ACT AND REGULATION

Impounded Animals – 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014

Dogs Impounded –182

Cats impounded – 975

Dog attacks

Data relating to dog attacks is lodged with the department as required. A total of nine dog attacks were reported and investigated.

Funding

The amount of funding spent relating to companion animal management and activities was $280,000.

Community Education

Site inspections and assistance is provided to the community. During this period, ongoing education mail-outs were undertaken to advise residents of responsible pet ownership, micro-chipping and lifetime registration.

Promotion of the de-sexing of companion animals

Promotion and advertising at Council fairs and in the Council column.

Strategies to seek alternatives to euthanasia for unclaimed animals

Council worked closely with our Pound service provider in relation to re-homing unwanted pets. For the period a total of 78 dogs and 219 cats were re-homed.

Off leash areas provided in the Council area●● Richard Podmore Oval, Karne Street, Narwee●● Peace Park, Trevenar Street, Ashbury ●● Close Street Reserve, Canterbury●● Craig Street Reserve, Kylie Parade, Punchbowl●● Cooks River Foreshore, Sixth Ave, Campsie●● Hughes Park, Warburton Parade, Earlwood●● Peter Moore Field, Tudor Street, Belmore

Financial control

Funds received are used to provide Companion Animal Management and promotion.

Additional information

The Responsibility of Pet Ownership

Companion Animals Act 1998

Makes Local Government responsible

Sets the framework for Local Govt. to deal with issues

Specifies controls in relation to –●● Registration - ensure compliance●● Leashes in public places – enforced

through education and fines●● Dog attacks investigated●● Prohibited areas – removal of animals●● Disposal of waste – enforced through warnings and fines●● Dealing with stray animals, includes

collection, transport and housing●● Dangerous dogs and restricted breeds

– management and inspections

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Canterbury’s Companion Animals Management Plan 2006●● While the Act sets out the framework for the keeping

of animals, there is a need for individual Councils to determine how they intend to exercise powers and how they might use non-regulatory techniques. For example: Community events and individual advice

●● Details the manner in which we intend to deal with companion animal related matters

●● Sets out intended actions that our Rangers and Council will carry out over a four-year period

The following matters have been identified as issues that need to be addressed in relation to the keeping of animals:●● Welfare of animals●● Attitude to de-sexing of animals●● Benefits of owning pets●● How to choose a pet ●● Uncontrolled and aggressive dogs harming

children and other vulnerable people.

The role of Canterbury’s Animal Control Officer●● Investigates all aspects of complaints dealing

with all domestic pets/animals.●● Represents council in Court proceedings●● Investigates complaints relating to the

keeping of companion animals●● Educates pet owners●● Supply and assists with reported feral

cat problems (cat trap service).

Restricted Breeds and Dangerous Dogs●● Certain Breeds are classified as Restricted and

special requirements apply under the Act●● Examples of such requirements are –

Childproof enclosures, muzzles, specially-coloured collars, warning signs

●● All restricted/dangerous breed dogs must be de-sexed and cannot be re-housed or sold

●● We inspect premises housing these animals.

Problems with Inadequate Control of Dangerous Dogs and Restricted Breeds●● Court proceedings and Penalty Infringement Notices

were issued this year for non-compliance●● Fines exceed $1,320.


Priority Project Status

Implement Illegal Dumping Strategy.

The South Western RID Squad is now established with all member councils and the EPA having entered into the partnership agreement. Bankstown Council advise that the recruitment of staff is now complete and a RID Squad Officer will be appointed to the City of Canterbury by mid to late August 2014.

Prepare a Residential Development Strategy.

Residential Development Strategy has been completed and the Strategy adopted by Council (with amendment). Implementation of key findings is now underway through preparation of a planning proposal to effect LEP zoning changes. Supporting amendments were also made to the Canterbury DCP.

Review the Canterbury DCP 2012.Amendments to Residential, notification and energy efficiency sections have been exhibited and adopted. The revised DCP took effect in April 2014. A further review is to be undertaken during 2014-15.

Town centre improvements in Earlwood, Campsie and Clemton Park.

2/4 sections in Earlwood are complete and two in progress. Works in Campsie and Clemton Park have been deferred to 2014-15.

PRIORITy PROJECTS

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LONG TERM GOAL 1.1 ATTRACTIvE STREETSCAPES

COMMUNITy OUTCOMES:1.1.1 Our City is clean and tidy, with less graffiti, and rubbish removed from streets quickly

1.1.2 Our City is green, with street gardens and trees planted and maintained

1.1.3 The appearance of streets, and shops in town centres, is improving

Services provided:Service Standards Met:

●➡ Abandoned vehicles - assessed and removed 645 vehicles 3

●➡ Car park cleaning and maintenance - cleaned 3,402 car parks

●➡ Community events clean up - completed 5 event clean-ups 3

●➡ Council waste and litter bin emptying - collected 1,068 tonnes of waste 3

●➡ Dumped rubbish - removed 1,793 tonnes 3

●➡ Graffiti removal - removed 497 instances of graffiti 3

●➡ Metal fabrication and welding - 279 major fabrication jobs completed 3

●➡ Public toilet cleaning – cleaned all amenities blocks twice daily 3

●➡ Street cleaning – completed 1704 main road and industrial street cleans 3

●➡ Street furniture and infrastructure cleaning – cleaned 2,484 items of street furniture 3

●➡ Street tree management - completed 3,497 inspections, 4,941 maintenance jobs, 1,730 customer requests

3

●➡ Streetscape maintenance – mowed 19,150 nature strips, repaired 19 street signs 3

●➡ Town centres cleaning – cleaned all eleven town centres daily3

●➡ Tree preservation order administration – assessed 596 applications3

●➡ Weed control – completed 269 inspections and treatments 3

PRINCIPAL ACTIvITIES


INITIATIvES COMPLETED:●● Incorporated Tree Preservation Order and Policy into local planning instruments.

Strategy Measures: Result: Target: Status:

Strategy: Ensure streets and public places are kept clean

●➡ Complaints about cleanliness of streets 1 18 ü

●➡ Complaints about public toilets 4 4 ü

●➡ Complaints about cleanliness of streets in town centres and industrial zones 12 10 ü

●➡ Instances of dumped hazardous wastes 33 80 ü

LONG TERM GOAL 1.2 BALANCED URBAN DEvELOPMENT

COMMUNITy OUTCOMES:1.2.1 Development brings attractive and sustainable buildings and homes, and a balance of houses and units, residential

and business areas, and historic and modern streetscapes


●➡ Annual fire safety statements – processed 1,745 annual fire safety statements 3

●➡ Building certification – 89 unauthorised works building certificates, and 77 occupation certificates 3

●➡ Development assessment – determined 721 applications. 3

●➡ Development assessment panel – assessed 147 applications 3

●➡ Places of shared accommodation inspections – conducted 30 POSA inspections 3

●➡ Section 149 Certificates – produced 3,082 standard, 189 priority certificates 3

INITIATIvES COMPLETED:●➡ Commenced preparations for the next Council Design Awards●➡ Continued to implement the State Government Planning reforms●➡ Finalised first housekeeping amendment to Canterbury LEP 2012●➡ Implemented the recommendations of the DA review ●➡ Investigated and report on a Residential Housing Strategy●➡ Reviewed operation of Canterbury DCP 2012 and report on necessary amendments●➡ Reviewed pathway systems to accommodate new LEP/DCP and Contributions Plan

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Strategy Measures: Result: Target: Status:

●➡ Strategy: Ensure customers are well informed and treated fairly through an efficient development assessment process

●➡ Number of valid complaints relating to development assessment 0 1 3

●➡ Strategy: Assess and report on development applications and issue building related certificates

●➡ Average gross processing time (days) 96 80 6

●➡ Average net processing time (days) 26 30 3

LONG TERM GOAL 1.3 PROSPEROUS LOCAL ECONOMy

COMMUNITy OUTCOMES:1.3.1 Town centres are vibrant, with a variety of shops and entertainment venues in main shopping centres, busy cafés

and restaurants, outdoor dining areas, and an attractive village-feel to local shopping areas

1.3.2 Businesses in our City are prosperous and growing, and there are more local jobs, particularly in professional fields

1.3.3 The profile of our City is improved locally and beyond


●➡ Australian & International Council Partnerships – supported 2 exchanges 3

●➡ BizEnews email newsletter – issued 10 editions (monthly)

●➡ Economic Development Committee– held 4 meetings 3

●➡ Filming applications – processed 24 applications for filming 3

●➡ Local Chambers of Commerce & Industry Networks support – maintained contacts with each group 3

●➡ Management of street stalls in town centres – processed 1,033 applications 3

●➡ Town centre audit program – conducted 5 audits 3

●➡ Town centre event support – supported 2 major events 3

●➡ Town centre information sign updates – 30 totem pole changeovers, 23 information sign changeovers 3

●➡ Town centre investigations – attended to 83 requests 3


INITIATIvES COMPLETED:●3 Provided quarterly report on partnership activities.●3 Prepared an Industrial Precinct Improvement Plan for Riverwood.●3 Continued to participate in and support appropriate regional economic development initiatives.●3 Coordinated council’s support and contribution to the Small Business Awards.●3 Encouraged local TAFE and other registered training organisations to coordinate information

on available local training and promote this information to local businesses.●3 Maintained regular contact with individual local businesses, chambers of commerce and business networks.●3 Facilitated the promotion of sustainable business practices at business events and forums.●3 Promoted and support existing youth employment initiatives such as the Employment Expo

and looked for grant opportunities to fund new youth employment initiatives.●3 Promoted the involvement of local businesses in local events, festivals or markets and supported the Events team

in producing and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes for local businesses from council events.●3 Regularly monitored and reported information on local employment and business growth.●3 Reviewed the need for industry specific business networks forums and targeted industry workshops

and provide appropriate support for local business networks events and forums.●3 Supported and promoted the activities of the Southern Sydney BEC in Canterbury City.●3 Undertook a trial of training programs for small business in sustainable business practices.

STRONGER COMMUNITY

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The City of Canterbury continues to work towards the promotion

of a strong and united community that reflects the priorities and

aspirations of residents, as outlined in our Community Strategic

Plan. These priorities are: Embracing Diversity; Health and Safety;

and Access to Services. Council has coordinated a range of quality

programs that meet Access and Equity commitments, implemented

programs that promote healthy communities across the City and

delivered projects that embrace the cultural diversity that our City

is known for.

LOCAL DEMOGRAPHICSOur City has a population of around 145,000 people, with residents from more than 129 different countries. More than half of our population was born overseas, with 45% of our population born in non-English speaking countries.

The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in the City of Canterbury City compared with Greater Sydney were:●● A larger percentage of people born in China (7.1% compared to 3.4%) ●● A larger percentage of people born in Lebanon (4.9% compared to 1.3%) ●● A larger percentage of people born in Greece (3.9% compared to 0.7%) ●● A larger percentage of people born in Bangladesh (3.0% compared to 0.4%) (ABS, 2011).

Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 5,162 or 8.5%, and the number of people from a non-English speaking backgrounds increased by 5,243 or 9.3% (ABS, 2011).

The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those born in:●● Bangladesh (+2,098 persons) ●● Nepal (+1,169 persons) ●● China (+1,088 persons) ●● India (+871 persons) (ABS, 2011).

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The English proficiency of new settlers is on average much lower in Canterbury than in Greater Sydney. 14.7% of people in our City who speak another language report difficulty with speaking English. Overall, 29.7% of persons spoke English only, compared with 62.2% for Greater Sydney (ABS, 2011).

The face of Canterbury is constantly changing, with more families from the Asia-Pacific region settling in the area. This has remained a general trend after the last two censuses. The Chinese community has outgrown the Lebanese and Greek communities, which used to be the most predominant groups in Canterbury. Emerging dominant groups come from Bengali, Indian and Nepalese backgrounds.

The results from the previous ABS Census show that most settlers to this area came sponsored under the Family Reunion Program or were refugees and a significant proportion did not possess good English skills.

However, since that time, there has been a significant increase in the number of skilled migrants settling in the area. People arriving from Nepal or Bangladesh, for instance, tend to arrive as students or skilled migrants rather than as refugees. However, they are migrating from a country that is experiencing upheaval. People arriving from India are mostly arriving as skilled migrants and possess good English skills. An ongoing challenge for Council is applying communication strategies to inform residents about our services and to also consult with them in community languages and encourage greater participation in government.

The following are the top ten countries of birth of Culturally and Lingusitically Diverse (CALD) residents in our area:

Country Percentage among born overseas

China 7.1

Lebanon 4.9

Greece 3.9

Vietnam 3.1

Bangladesh 3.0

India 1.8

South Korea 1.7

Italy 1.7

Indonesia 1.5

New Zealand 1.4

STATEMEnT OF COMMOn VALuESDuring 2013-2014, Council endorsed a Statement of Common Values as a mark of commitment to working with our culturally-diverse communities and promoting mutual respect, equal access to opportunities and the best outcomes for our residents. The Statement reads as follows:

“City of Canterbury aims to foster a harmonious and cooperative community where a sense of community means all persons matter and all of us belong.

City of Canterbury recognises that mutual respect is important to developing a resilient community. We need to seek understanding through open and honest dialogue by listening to each other and accepting our differences.

City of Canterbury promotes residents actively working together to deliver the best possible outcomes for the community.

By upholding these values, we will be able to build trust and hope within the community and invest in the future.”

MEETInG THE nEEDS OF OuR COMMunITyIn addition to having a large range of recreation and leisure facilities, we cater for the diverse range of people and cultures which make up our community, with dedicated services for the aged, children and youth. We also offer a wide range of multicultural services and facilities for our culturally diverse community, including:●● Amphitheatre - at Wiley Park ●● Fitness and Aquatic Centres - Roselands and Tasker Park

at Canterbury ●● Velodrome - Undercliffe ●● Libraries - Campsie, Earlwood, Lakemba and Riverwood ●● Belmore Youth Resource Centre ●● Senior Citizens Centres - Ashbury, Belmore, Earlwood,

Lakemba, and Riverwood ●● Children’s Centres - Earlwood Children’s Centre, Hurlstone

Park Children’s Centre, Lakemba Children’s Centre and Punchbowl Children’s Centre, and Carrington Occasional Care at Campsie.

●● Community Centres - Canterbury City Community Centre, Earlwood Caring Community Centre, Punchbowl Multipurpose Community Centre, Riverwood Community Centre and The Carrington Centre.

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PARTICIPATIOnThe City of Canterbury continues to work closely with members of the community, local organisations and internal staff to educate and encourage participation of people with disabilities (including those with ongoing mental health and medical conditions) in community life and to support the Disability Access Committee.

Disability Access Committee

Over the past year the Disability Access Committee (DAC) met in August and October 2013 and February, April and June 2014 to discuss strategies and programs for people with disabilities, mental health conditions and medical conditions across the City. Council endorsed an expanded membership of the DAC, from 12 to 17 members in order for the Committee to provide a well-rounded representation of the City. The new members include parents of young children and adult children with disabilities, a disability employment service, a major disability service and include representation of intellectual disability and autism

Disability Awareness Training

The City of Canterbury and members of the Disability Access Committee facilitated disability awareness training for various organisational staff. Additional external training was provided to City Planners and Surveyors regarding Access to Premises Standards.

The City of Canterbury has formed a partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to deliver disability awareness training- Just Like You! for primary schools and Social Inc in secondary schools. Principals received a personal invitation to participate from the General Manager and more than 50 percent of the primary schools across the City responded positively. Expressions of interest were received from secondary school principals as the program is much more extensive. A call for volunteers resulted in 12 volunteers (both people with disability and without disability) who were trained to deliver the program.

Canterbury Connects: Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign

Our second annual Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign was held across September and October 2013, with more than 40 events organised by 20 community partners. Over 1,000 people attended many events that included walking groups, free gym classes and sessions about mental health and mental illness, relaxation and stress management.

New initiatives introduced for the program included; ●● a promotion booklet, ●● promotion through the website which received over 900

visits.●● the development of a local resource booking service

which was in collaboration with the Inner Western Mental Health Promotion Network.

●● the use of social media.

Memorial Plaque for Dan Moore

A memorial plaque was designed and installed in November at the Memorial Gardens, Roselands, to remember Mr Dan Moore, a local young man who was an active member of the Disability Access Committee.

Wangee Park School

The principal of Wangee Park School, Lakemba, spoke at a Disability Access Committee meeting where the committee learned about the unique nature of the school where 30 students have severe disabilities and health conditions. The school is unique as it is 1 of 3 schools like it in the State. Parents were provided with MLAK keys which provide families access to accessible toilets and the Liberty Swing. The City of Canterbury, together with the Disability Access Committee hosted a community picnic in Wiley Park. It was an opportunity to meet other families and parents were trained on how to use the Liberty Swing. In recognition of our efforts, the City of Canterbury received a Certificate of Appreciation from Wangee Park School as part of the school’s Awards Celebration in December.

CAPACITy DEVELOPMEnT

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International Day of People with Disabilities

On 5 December, the Inner West Regional event, GroovABILITY was held at Burwood RSL that was attended by more than 500 people.

On 10 December, Campsie Library held an event “Stories of resilience and hope: life lessons my disability has taught me”. Three local residents shared their personal experiences.

Boarding Houses

A strong working relationship has been formed with not-for-profit organisations who support residents at Frank’s, the only assisted boarding house in our City for people with disability and mental illness. The City of Canterbury has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Home to Health project; a pilot project for Frank’s to instil healthy living principles.

Missed Business Guide

The Missed Business Guide aimed to encourage local shopkeepers and business operators to provide access for people with disabilities to their premises. The guide was translated into key community languages and distributed throughout the town centres and is available from the Administration Centre or online:

www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/MissedBusinessGuide

COMMunITy SAFETyCommunity Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2012-2015

The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan outlines our community safety and crime prevention programs and commitment to continuous improvement of community safety in the City. The plan was endorsed as a Safer Community Compact by the Department of Attorney General and Justice and we have applied for grant funding for the implementation of a range of strategies detailed within the plan.

Operation Out and About

A key strategy of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan is ‘Operation Out and About’. This initiative included Environmental Design audits of identified areas with significant levels of robbery offences in public spaces. The Department of Attorney General and Justice committed $50,000 in grant funding for the implementation of a range of strategies as recommended in the Audit. Commencement of these strategies will take place in 2014- 2015.

Production of Emergency Contact Number Resources

In September 2013, 1,000 emergency contact number listings were produced as fridge magnets and distributed at comumnity festivals and events.

Canterbury Community Drug Action Team

The City of Canterbury Community Safety Committee made funds available for the Canterbury Community Drug Action Team to run two projects across 2013-2014. The first project involved education aimed at engaging young people in discussions about the consequences of drug and alcohol use, life choices, the physical, emotional and psychological effects of drugs and alcohol and more positive recreational activities that can further develop their social, creative and physical skills. The second project included three seminars around specific drug-related issues to local community workers so that they are able to keep abreast of research, preventative strategies and current and emerging trends in the drug and alcohol sector.

Canterbury Domestic Violence Liaison Committee

The City of Canterbury hosted monthly meetings for the Canterbury Domestic Violence Liaison Committee which is made up of key stakeholders in the Domestic Violence service sector. The meetings are an opportunity for services in the sector to share information, work together on collaborative projects and address issues affecting the sector. Over the past year Canterbury Domestic Violence Liaison Committee members worked together to respond to and address changes to funding and service delivery arrangements in homelessness funding. In 2013-2014 funds were made available to the Canterbury Domestic Violence Liaison Committee to offer a range of city-wide health and well-being workshops for women experiencing domestic violence.

Secure Car Parks

In order to address the issue of theft of items from parked motor vehicles, safety audits were conducted at a number of car parks across Campsie and Belmore. These audits resulted in a range of works aimed to increase natural surveillance and other measures that serve as a disincentive to opportunistic theft.

No Loitering Signage Audit

‘No Loitering’ signs are installed throughout the City to prevent criminal activity and curb anti-social behaviour. An audit of all ‘No Loitering’ signage in the City was conducted in 2013. Of the 39 signs in the local area, 15 were either repaired or replaced.

Business Safety Seminar

On 12 March, 2014, a Business Safety Seminar was held at the Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre to provide local businesses with information on a range of strategies they can implement to reduce their risk of becoming a target of crime. The seminar was attended by approximately 35 people.


OLDER PEOPLE

Seniors Week 2014

In 2014, the City Of Canterbury’s Seniors Week program was extended for the first time from 8 days to four weeks. The 2014 Seniors Week program included 40 events and were directly coordinated by Council staff. The event was a success with 679 seniors taking part.

Elder Exhibition

A photographic artist, Nick Baldas, worked with a number of senior groups to create and curate an exhibition of 20 portraits of older residents to celebrate the beauty and diversity of our older residents. Subjects of the exhibition included people from a range of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The exhibition was held at Campsie and Lakemba libraries before moving to the library at Canterbury Boys High School where it inspired an art project by students which focused on older people who had had a strong influence on their lives. A catalogue of the ELDER Exhibition was also produced with the exhibition images, messages about positive ageing and contact information on services for older people.

City of Canterbury Seniors Week 2014 Concert

Around 80 seniors attended our Seniors Week Concert and lunch at the Canterbury Leagues Club in March, 2014. Entertainment was provided by the Ashbury Sing Australia group, the Older Women’s Theatre group and comedian Corey Pickett. Feedback from participants was consistently positive.

Brush Up Your Driving Skills for Over 55s

This ever-popular workshop was run again in 2014 due to popular demand. The workshop involved 30 participants who were introduced to the latest changes to the road rules, the impact of getting older can have on driving ability and strategies to help drive safely on the road for as long as possible. All participants went on to have a one-to-one on-road driving assessment with an NRMA driving instructor and received a copy of the NSW Driving handbook.

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Your Brain Matters Workshops in English, Arabic and Mandarin

The City of Canterbury Library Services and Alzheimers Australia delivered three workshops on brain stimulating games and activities aimed at maintaining a healthy and active brain function later in life. A total of 99 people participated in the workshops and the Arabic and Mandarin sessions were particularly popular.

City of Canterbury’s Ageing Strategy 2011-2015

The City of Canterbury’s Ageing Strategy 2011-2015 has a number of actions that are intended to promote positive ageing in our City and ensure that it continues to be a great place to work and live for older people. Below are some of the major achievements for 2013-2014:●● In recognition that many older people rely on active

transport modes other than driving a car, the need for secure bicycle parking at key sites has been addressed with funding acquired to install additional bicycle parking in Earlwood, Hurlstone Park and Canterbury.

●● Senior Citizens Centres are important community spaces used by seniors groups to run activities and services for older residents. In May 2014, an annual consultation was conducted with the groups who use the centres to find out how their groups are going, how Council can support them and whether they had any issues in relation to use of the centres. A total of 32 people representing 23 groups attended the consultations.

●● Information about services for seniors in the City of Canterbury was made available to General Practitioners via the website and other member services of Inner West Sydney Medicare Local.

Lifelong Learning and Volunteering Expo

On 4 September 2013, approximately 110 residents attended a Lifelong Learning and Volunteering Expo at Canterbury Leagues Club, Belmore, which featured guest speakers and information stalls from TAFE South Western Sydney Institute, Bankstown Community College, WEA Sydney Institute, Skills Training and Resource Service (STARS), the Canterbury Men’s Shed, the City of Canterbury Library Services and local community centres. Residents were introduced to a range of learning and volunteering opportunities and services.

Carers Week Health and Happiness Forum

In recognition of the essential role that carers undertake the City of Canterbury hosted a Carers Week Health and Happiness Forum on 16 October, 2014. The forum featured guest speakers and information stalls from groups and organisations that can provide advice, resources and services that aim to help carers look after their own health and well-being while continuing to take care of their loved ones.

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Canterbury Youth Council

Canterbury Youth Council is one example of young people being empowered to play key roles in the civic life of our community. It was established as a way for young people to have a say in how we respond to the needs of youth in our community.

The Youth Council is made up of young people aged between 12 and 24 years, who live, work or study in the Canterbury Local Government Area and who come from a variety of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

School Holiday Programs

The City of Canterbury provides a subsidised School Holiday Program every school holiday period, for young people aged 12-18, who live, work or go to school in the City of Canterbury. The purpose of the school holiday program is to provide young people with an opportunity to engage in positive structured activities throughout the school holiday period. To achieve this, through Council’s budget for Canterbury Youth Council, each holiday program is subsidised to enable young people from low socio-economic and CALD backgrounds the opportunity to participate in activities and excursions.

Throughout 2013-2014, Council has been delivering the holiday program in partnership with Riverwood Community Centre. This has enabled the City of Canterbury to cater for the needs of young people across the community and has afforded us the opportunity to promote the program to more young people.

The holiday program is an opportunity for young people to engage with qualified youth workers, in safe, low or no cost activities. The program has been successful in engaging young people over the school holidays with each period attracting an average of 250 young people across various activities. The holiday programs include free drop in activities at the Belmore Youth Resource Centre such as cooking workshops and arts and crafts. In addition to the free activities, there are organised excursions, including to places like Jamberoo, ice skating and bike riding.

Youth @ Risk Camp

The Youth at Risk Camp provided participants with an opportunity to engage in a number of activities that encourage motivation, build resilience, help build personal boundaries, build team work skills and foster a sense of belonging. The Camp targeted young people at risk of homelessness, disengagement from education or employment, social isolation, offending behaviour, substance misuse, domestic violence and or neglect. The Youth at Risk Camp was held in December, 2013, at the Salvation Army Youth and Community Centre at Collaroy. Twelve participants aged 14 to 16 years, from diverse cultural backgrounds, attended the Camp.


The outcomes of the Camp included participants’ developing new coping skills for building resilience, team work skills and self-esteem.

NSW Youth Week

The purpose of Youth Week is to provide an opportunity across the state, to celebrate and recognise the contribution that young people make to our community. It also provides young people with an opportunity to engage in a broad range of structured activities.

The City of Canterbury established the Youth Week Small Grants Program, which provides an excellent opportunity for our Youth Services Team to work in partnership with local organisations, develop networks, provide a diverse range of activities and also ensure that young people across our community have access to activities.

The City of Canterbury enabled local youth organisations to become involved in planning activities, events and opportunities for young people, through financial assistance offered through the Small Grants Program. The Small Grants Program was funded through the Office of Communities and Council’s Youth Council Budget 2013-2014.

In addition, the Small Grants Program, Canterbury Youth Council members had the opportunity to work with our

Youth Services Team on a calendar of activities that were to occur as part of Youth Week 2014.

Youth @ Lakemba Program

The Youth at Lakemba Program has been developed in partnership with a number of other local youth organisations. This program has offered a range of activities for young people, four afternoons each week and attracts up to 50 participants each day.

The program has been able to provide young people with opportunities to participate in programs and activities that further develop their social and creative skills and assist them to access information on employment, education and other services that can meet their individual needs.

The Youth@Lakemba Program has been a great example of how effective partnerships can be in providing innovative and flexible services to young people. Without the ongoing support of our partners, the delivery of this program would not be possible.

Intensive English Centre Excursions

The Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre (IEC) offers newly-arrived young people the opportunity to enrol in education, with a strong focus on developing their English language skills. As part of this program, a key focus is on

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linking young people to local programs and support services. Each school term, our Youth Services team offers students from the IEC the opportunity to engage in an excursion to the Belmore Youth Resource Centre. This enables students to meet with our Youth Team, find out about the services that operate within the Belmore Youth Resource Centre and about opportunities for engagement and inclusion.

DIVERSITy In ACTIOn

Emerging Communities Resource Centre

The Emerging Communities Resource Centre (ECRC) was established by the City of Canterbury in 2011. The centre has enabled 11 emerging community groups to develop their own activities and programs with the support of the City of Canterbury and other service providers.

Over the past year the following programs were delivered:●● Training workshops on setting up and managing

community organisations, governance, submission writing, taxation, and fundraising;

●● Computer and catering courses for unemployed CALD women;

●● Mental health workshops for community leaders;●● Culturally-sensitive welfare assistance;●● Music classes for children;●● Advice and support for vulnerable women affected by

domestic violence or a family crisis;●● Social activities for isolated women; and●● Support for small community celebrations.

The purpose of the centre is to assist some of the disadvantaged groups in the City of Canterbury with free office, meeting and training space that could be used to assist new communities in establishing themselves to become independent and self-resourcing over time. It was established in response to community representations about the need for more affordable community venues specifically for emerging and refugee groups that are unfunded and highly disadvantaged, while at the same time facilitating the delivery of targeted programs for those groups. Currently the facility is shared by the following cultural groups: Sierra Leone, Sudanese, South Sudanese, Burmese-Rohingya, Bangladeshi, Senegalese, Nepalese, Samoan and Tongan.

The City of Canterbury convenes the Centre’s steering committee, disseminates community information to all groups, and facilitates capacity building programs at the Centre. Case work assistance is provided by Metro Assist (formerly known as Metro Migrant Resource Centre) through a partnership arrangement with Council. The Centre recently benefited from funding from the Community Relations Commission for Multicultural NSW to employ a part-time co-ordinator to support the Centre for a period of one year.

Positive outcomes of bringing emerging communities together under the umbrella of the Centre include:

●● Barriers of access to community infrastructure have been identified for small and emerging communities and appropriate facilities provided and programs developed;

●● Strategic community partnerships and program models have been developed for example, with Metro Assist to deliver targeted assistance to small voluntary organisations such as training and case work and with Transcultural Mental Health of NSW to deliver training;

●● Collaboration and partnerships between groups using the Centre have helped in skills development and improved relationships across and between diverse communities.

●● Funding opportunities for small community groups have increased as the groups work more closely together.

●● The whole project effectively develops community organisations that provide services for the local community.

The success of the project has prompted the City of Canterbury to commence a new expression of interest process for new voluntary groups to use the Centre for a further 3-year term.

City of Canterbury Refugee Welcome Forums

The City of Canterbury is a Refugee Welcome Zone and to raise community awareness and acknowledge the significant contributions of local refugees to our community we formed a partnership with the Refugee Council of Australia to deliver Refugee Welcome Forums across three sites during 2014. The inaugural Forum was held at Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre was held to celebrate 2014 National Refugee Week. The Forum was widely publicised in the local media and through community networks and attracted 72 ratepayers, business people, professionals and community leaders. Audiences responded positively to the forum and were moved by the personal experiences and stories. The Forums, with the inclusion of personal experiences were effective in demonstrating how as a community we can empower, educate and inform the public.

Inter-Faith Story Collection Workshop

On 8 November, 2013, 21 representatives of the Muslim, Presbyterian, Catholic and Buddhist faiths gathered at Punchbowl Community Centre to exchange personal stories of interacting and engaging with members of other faiths and to discuss issues of social inclusion, cultural adaptation, community belonging and faith-based beliefs among the participants. The workshop was facilitated by two religious leaders and attended by members of the City of Canterbury Inter-faith Reference Group. The project was designed to position religious leaders as the public face of interfaith connectedness, story sharing about faith and respect, and co-operation between people of different faiths.

The City of Canterbury Inter-faith Reference Group was established by Council in February 2013. It involves religious leaders of the Anglican, Muslim, Greek Orthodox, and Uniting Church, Salvation Army and Catholic faiths and an


Aboriginal Elder. The leaders meet quarterly to engage in an open dialogue and discuss local issues in order to foster on-going positive relations between diverse faiths in the City of Canterbury.

Anne Sikimeti Latu Award for Multiculturalism

The City of Canterbury presented the first award for service in the promotion of multiculturalism in the City at the 2014 Australia Day celebrations. The Anne Sikimeti Latu Award for Multiculturalism was established in order to give recognition to individuals, groups and/or organisations that foster cross-cultural co-operation and promote multicultural harmony. The award was named after Anne Sikimeti Latu who was a member of Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee and was responsible for the foundation of the Canterbury Harmony Group. The group was centred around Harmony Day and aims to promote inclusiveness and collaboration in the community.

Language Aide program

The program consists of 17 language aides speaking eight community languages and provides face to face or phone assistance to non-English speaking background customers. Over the past year the program has provided assistance on 2,682 occasions, at 10 citizenship ceremonies. The languages most utilised throughout this period include Mandarin (1183), Cantonese (576), Arabic (602) and Greek (250).

Community Language Translations

Over the past year the following collateral has been produced with the inclusion of key community language translations: ●● ‘The First People of Canterbury’ information handout for

new citizens (Arabic, Chinese and Bengali)●● ‘Acknowledgment of Country’ multi-lingual information

handout for CALD communities in the City of Canterbury (Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Korean, Urdu and Vietnamese)

●● White Ribbon Day flyer (Arabic, Chinese, Bengali, Korean and Vietnamese)

●● Smart Biz brochure for food based businesses (Arabic, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese)

●● Fact sheets on Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) (Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese)

In addition, the following collateral is distributed through our community networks: ●● Library Event Feedback Form, ●● Join the Library leaflet, ●● Library User Guidelines, ●● Welcome to Library leaflet ●● Access to Library Resources guide (Arabic, Chinese,

Bengali, Greek, Korean and Vietnamese languages).

We printed translated advertisements in Viet Luan newspaper to advertise Smart Biz and CEEP community workshops.

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The Raising of the Aboriginal Flag

On 7 April 2014, the Aboriginal flag was raised and permanently displayed at the Council Administrative building. The flag raising ceremony was attended by official guests and members of Council’s Aboriginal Advisory Group and Multicultural Advisory Committee.

Inner West Aboriginal Community Care Expo

The City of Canterbury partnered with Marrickville Council to deliver the Inner West Aboriginal Community Care Expo on 28 May 2014 at Marrickville. The Expo aimed to raise awareness of community care services for Aboriginal elderly and Aboriginal people with a disability in the Inner-West.

City of Canterbury representatives together with members of the Canterbury Aboriginal Advisory Committee, held an information stall at the Expo.


AQuATIC AnD FITnESS CEnTRESThe Roselands Aquatic Centre (RAC) and Canterbury Aquatics and Fitness Centre (CAFC) continue to service our community with over 350,000 visits to these facilities during 2013-2014. These facilities provide a range of programs and activities including learn to swim, squad training, aquarobics, leisure swimming, fitness classes, and weights and cardio training at the gym at Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

Both CAFC and RAC continue to work side-by-side with the Royal Life Saving Society NSW to ensure the aquatic facilities are well maintained and operating in a safe manner. This program sees the assessment of several areas of Aquatic Operational Compliance such as general administration and technical operations, first aid, facility design, supervision and public safety and swimming programs to promote and achieve an industry standard as determined by RLSS NSW. Both Centres retained 5 Star Safety Partnership rating with RLSS NSW.

HEALTH AnD FITnESSThe Fitness services at both Centres saw almost 70,000 attendances across the last year. Participants enjoyed the benefits of our exercise programs in the gym and cardio room, and aqua aerobic classes.

The City of Canterbury continued a range of promotional strategies aimed at retaining current members and attracting new members. New music and choreography for our most popular fitness classes – the Les Mills BodyPump, BodyStep, and BodyAttack programs - were launched every three months. These keep the workouts fun and fresh and inspire both instructors and members, and as a result are very well attended. Our Pilates and Yoga classes are still very popular, and we are now running two Yoga and two Pilates classes each week. Other membership promotions that were well received during the year included Cross Training, Lap Lovers, and Spring Into Fitness.

SWIM SCHOOLThe City of Canterbury’s Swim School programs continue to expand and grow at both Aquatic Centres. Over the past year more than 25,000 students were enrolled in our swim classes which range from infants in baby beginners classes, school students, advance squad level swimmers, and adult classes. All sessions are conducted by our friendly, qualified and well-trained Swim School instructors.

The past year has seen an increase in the schools swim program conducted by our Swim School. Working with local schools, we have seen almost 5,500 school students participate in learning to swim classes – some of them for the very first time.

MORRIS IEMMA InDOOR SPORTS CEnTREThe Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC) is managed and operated on Council’s behalf by the YMCA of Sydney (The Y). This year MIISC celebrated its third birthday and The Y’s contribution in delivering the MIISC has been pivotal to the success of the facility.

This year, the “Teen Gym” and “Youth Program” were developed to address issues of overweight and obesity in children and young people. Over 125 children were enrolled in in the “Youth Program”, with an average of 300 attending the program on a weekly basis.

Indoor play equipment for children was installed which further improved the attractiveness of the centre and the activities available for families. The Y has also continued other community strengthening activities at MIISC including fee assistance, YMCA Brightside, Women’s Walking Group, and Community Connect Partnership (connecting with eight local schools to provide them with a special membership offer).

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ACTIVE CAnTERBuRy TOGETHERThe City of Canterbury was successful in securing funding from the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing’s Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI). The Active Canterbury Together (ACT) project commenced in March 2012, with most programs finalised by 30 June, 2014.

The ACT Project Reference Group met regularly throughout 2013-2014 to assist with the continued development of the project and provide expert advice and links to target groups. The Project Reference Group was made up of representatives from within Council, Cancer Council NSW, Canterbury City Community Centre, Inner West Sydney Medicare Local, Lakemba/Wiley Park School as Community Centre, Multicultural Aged Care Incorporated, NSW Health Sydney Local Health District, NSW Sport & Recreation, Punchbowl School as Community Centre, Riverwood Community Centre and YMCA.

The ACT Project comprised 4 National Programs (HEAL, Beat It, Heartmoves and Heart Foundation Walking) and local programs including cooking programs, family games days, Stepping On, Brightside and a variety of exercise classes. Activities in the 2013-14 financial year included:

HEAL

Three HEAL programs (one women-only) were delivered. The class locations were at Canterbury City Community Centre, Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association Ltd, Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre.

Beat It

Ten week blocks of Beat It classes were regularly run at the Greek Orthodox Community in Lakemba.

Heart Moves

Heart Moves program was run at Wiley Park, utilising the new outdoor exercise equipment in Wiley Park.

Heart Foundation Walking

Four walking groups were active during the year, with two groups walking in the Earlwood area, and two Chinese-speaking walking groups facilitated in Riverwood.


Local Programs

Local programs that were run included Tai Chi at Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association Ltd, Yoga at Lakemba School as Community Centre, Yoga at Riverwood Community Centre, Over 55’s Exercise Club at the Greek Orthodox Community in Lakemba, Zumba at Punchbowl Community Centre, Self Defence at Punchbowl Community Centre and Greek Orthodox Community.

Outdoor Exercise Equipment

The City of Canterbury launched the newly installed outdoor exercise equipment in Wiley Park, offering static exercise equipment and dynamic exercise equipment which includes chest press, seated row, hand bike, recumbent bike, lateral pull down, shoulder press, leg press and cross trainer. This equipment is well-used by visitors to Wiley Park and is a welcome addition to our existing outdoor exercise equipment along the Cooks River Fitness Trail.

Family Games Days

The City of Canterbury supported the Picnic in the Park - Family Games Day in March 2014. Families, including children, who attended were able to participate in zumba, belly-dancing or yoga, as well as learn about all the ACT programs available in the City of Canterbury.

Eat Well & Tell Program

In partnership with TAFE SWSi, the Eat Well & Tell program trained nine local community members to deliver healthy eating talks and demonstrations to other community members across the City of Canterbury. Participants received a partial qualification in a TAFE certificate course and were supported to find employment and/or volunteer opportunities to utilise their new skills.

PLAyGROunDS STuDyThis year, a Playgrounds and Playspaces Study was undertaken to guide the future provision, development and management of Council-owned and managed playgrounds across the City of Canterbury. The study involved an assessment of demand and supply to determine what the current and future needs of the community are and whether the existing provision of 88 playgrounds is adequate to meet these needs.

STRATEGIC RECREATIOn PLAn REVIEW & AuDITDuring 2013-2014 , Council engaged a consultant to complete a review of our Strategic Recreation Plan. This Strategic Recreation Plan Review and Audit distilled the most important recreation priorities for the City of Canterbury. It offered an update on the context and trends in demographics, open space planning, recreation trends, and planning issues; as well as commentary on future directions and opportunities.

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Our libraries at Campsie, Earlwood, Riverwood and Lakemba are busy vibrant spaces with a focus on lifelong learning. Whilst our books, dvds and music are ever popular, people visit our libraries every day to read papers, use computers and attend programs or classes. They also come for the social engagement aspect – to be with other people.

Over the past year we had 718,274 visitors and loaned 638,605 items. It was also another big year for programs and events with attendances of nearly 28,000.

TECHnOLOGyOur libraries continue to innovate and fine tune what we do to reflect changing community needs. The rapid growth in the popularity and use of social media and mobile devices such as phones and tablets have led to us diversifying our technology programming to include social media talks and classes, technology petting zoos, and “Connections” technology drop-in sessions.

This year we launched a new print management system which makes it very easy for people to pay for printing as well as having a wireless printing facility allowing people to print documents from their tables and phones.

Our eLibrary continues to grow and this year we expanded it to include eMagazines. Members can now download their favourite magazines onto their computer, tablet, iPad or smart phone. Along with our eBooks and eAudiobooks, these are fantastic options for people who are time constrained or cannot get to the library easily.

InFORMATIOn In An OnLInE WORLDThe large reference collections of yesteryear have disappeared with changes in the way people access information. Popular reference book are now available online or have been moved to our lending collection. Members can also find information through our online databases. Last year, more than 900,000 articles were downloaded, double that of the previous year.

LIFE LOnG LEARnInGServices to our multicultural community continue to be popular. Our libraries held 29 information sessions in community languages on topics ranging from tax help, to how gambling can affect you, and cancer prevention. Over 539 members of the community attended these talks across our branches. Our English Language classes at Campsie and Lakemba Libraries were held 238 times and attendance reached 4,612. These figures have risen considerably in the past year.

Programming highlights for our diverse community include celebrations of the Moon Festival, Diwali and Harmony Day, a Refugee Week Cultural Celebration, a Refugee Week Short Film Festival and a Volunteers Morning Tea.

A variety of authors spoke at our “Authors Talk” program. Bob Carr, talking about his time as Minister for Foreign Affairs and the book he has just written, drew the largest crowd yet.

Our Children’s and Youth team, along with branch staff, were innovative as ever and provided programs and activities throughout the year which captivated and entertained young people in our area. Attendance at infant and pre-school storytime reached a staggering 9,028 children demonstrating just how valued this important service is. We also had a particularly successful Summer Reading Club program, popular school holiday and after school programs, HSC talks and again held “Study Break” refreshment sessions to help students held over the HSC period.

Programming for Seniors and people with disabilities expanded this year with the first “Spotlight on Ability” short film festival held, a reminiscences program for people to share stories and “dig-it-all” the technology support group for seniors becoming more popular than ever. “Words-on-Wheels” was held for the first time as a special Christmas Storytime session at Leigh Place and was a very special occasion for all who attended.

LIBRARy SERVICES


A key objective outlined in our City Plan is the provision of high quality services for children aged from birth to 12 years. We provide many different types of services, including children’s centres (long day care), occasional care, family day care, outside school hours care, and an early childhood intervention (speech pathology) service.

Our children’s centres at Earlwood, Hurlstone Park and Lakemba cater for 40 children each day, while Punchbowl caters for up to 48 per day, with an average total of 270 children attending across all centres for the year. Over the past year, Canterbury Family Day Care had an average of 356 children attending, and Carrington Occasional Care had an average of 123 children per quarter. Before School Care at Clemton Park had an average of 66 children, After School Care at Clemton Park and Lakemba had a total average of 124 children, and Vacation Care at Clemton Park, Lakemba and Belmore North had a total average of 190 children attending. Our Speech pathologists worked with a total 80 children during the year.

In 2013—2014, Hurlstone Park Children’s Centre was assessed and awarded Exceeding National Quality Standards as part of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Quality Standards assessment program.

Work on building Canterbury as a Child Friendly City continues as Canterbury’s State of the Children Report was finalised and published, following consultation with children and young people, families, service providers and agencies. The report presents findings about children’s wellbeing in terms of health, learning and development, leisure, safety, and participation. The report outlines recommendations for our whole community to be involved in ensuring the rights of children are upheld in all areas of their lives. The report is being distributed to schools, children’s centres, and agencies across the City, and UNICEF has been notified of our interest in becoming a child friendly city.

An important part of the delivery of our children’s services is raising awareness of the issues facing children of all ages. We are proud to be a partner with National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) to support their efforts to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect and to keep children safe

from harm. To recognise this all of our children’s services participated in National Child Protection Week, promoting the week with families, providing information about NAPCAN, Child Protection Week, children’s rights and keeping children safe.

Sustainability is a significant factor in today’s climate and as such is also a key area in the national Quality Standards for children’s services. Our services continue to work on raising awareness of sustainability issues among staff, families and children, as well as improving our environment through activities such as recycling, saving water & energy, planting vegetable and herb gardens.

A significant goal in our operating plan relates to working with Aboriginal children and families, ensuring our services are welcoming and inclusive of families from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal Advisory Committee on this goal, as part of an ongoing plan for professional learning for staff and for important changes to our service programs.

Literacy plays a significant role in our curriculum, with children learning about print and developing an appreciation for reading. All of our children’s services participate in National Simultaneous Storytime, where the same book is read to children at the same time right across the country. This is a fun way of acknowledging the importance of books in children’s lives.

Our Children’s Centres provide a transition to school program for children moving into kindergarten after their time with us. We have a strong partnership with local schools and during the year, children make several visits to local schools and participate in school readiness programs. We also hold school expos with local Principals providing information on school readiness for families in our centres. Some of our services hold “graduation” ceremonies for the children moving into a school environment to farewell them and acknowledge their learning while attending our services.

Community connections are important in quality children’s services and we work hard to build and maintain relationships with others. As well as the connections with schools and other early childhood services, our staff participate in Interagency and Network meetings, Schools as Community Centres and Child Protection Committee meetings.

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Children attending our services are fortunate to have the opportunity to enhance their learning through excursions to a wide range of places of interest and also through visitors that bring extra experiences to the centres. Excursions usually reflect the learning themes and activities that are in the curriculum for the children and relate to current areas of interest. Visitors to the centres include artists, musicians, animal keepers and the very popular local fire brigades.

Our Early Childhood Intervention Service provides assistance to children with disabilities, in particular with speech and language delays or disorders, and their families. Two speech pathologists provide an itinerant early childhood intervention service within the City.

Family Day Care

The City of Canterbury is one of the most diverse communities in Australia. We celebrate our unique communities with festivals and events that highlight our cultural diversity, bustling town centres, unique shops, restaurants and businesses, as well as community spirit, talent, and creativity. Our festivals and events reflect our community values of: peace, unity and respect and continue to promote community harmony, understanding and tolerance.

More than 30,000 people flocked to Lakemba to take part in 2013 Haldon Street Festival. The festival is a celebration of our City’s cultural diversity which is reflected in the assortment of delicious food, great entertainment, culture and of course, our people. Celebrations kick off with the annual street parade which features over 20 groups and more than 300 people. It is also a chance for non-residents to discover Lakemba, home to some of the best Arabic restaurants and shops across Sydney.

The festival includes three stages of live entertainment, free rides for kids and more than 90 stalls – the Haldon Street Festival is always a great family day out - colourful, vibrant and exotic – just like the people of Lakemba. It is also an opportunity for community groups and schools to perform and to expose budding performers to the entertainment industry and a live supportive and engaging audience.

Our Campsie Food Festival, now in its fifteenth year, continues to get bigger and better, and attract mouth-watering food from across the globe. The festival continues to promote healthy and sustainable food preparation and eating habits.

The 2014 Campsie Food Festival attracted more than 20,000 people. More than 60 food stalls lined Beamish Street, each with their own unique products and global food choices. The Campsie Food Festival is a celebration of global cultural food and is a family friendly day out that includes traditional cultural performances, a sideshow alley with free rides, and featured local entertainment.

The Earlwood Village Festival, now in its ninth year, continued to celebrate community spirit and the unique charm that Earlwood is known for. The Festival plays host to local bands, dancers and performers, amusement rides, entertainment and international cuisine, and reflects the quintessential Earlwood character. Earlwood

is one of the most bustling, thriving town centres in our City of Canterbury. Its reputation is second to none for long-established, high-quality, boutique small businesses and retailers, which reflect our diverse, flamboyant and enthusiastic community.

Carols in the Park marks the onset of the festive season, with residents coming together for an uplifting community celebration. Participants are entertained by wonderful performers, Christmas songs and of course a special guest appearance from Santa! This event leads into our Volunteers Thank You party and Australia Day celebrations which reflect on the rich history of our great country and remember the efforts of those pioneers who helped build this nation, and those who continue to make it great by devoting their time to help others making our City a great place to live and work. Our Citizen of the Year recipients were formally recognised at our Australia Day event in conjunction the annual Australia Day citizenship ceremony.

COMMunITy EVEnTS

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COMMunITy GRAnTS

As part of our commitment to supporting local organisations building community, we provided financial assistance under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 during 2013 – 2014 as follows:

CO.AS.IT 2,000.00

Cooks River Valley Association 1,256.00

Dancing Hearts Studio Incorporated 2,000.00

Deanna Kyriazopoulos 500.00

Earlwood & District Chamber of Commerce 2,000.00

Egyptian-Australian Social Association 700.00

Ethnic Child Care, Family and Community 800.00

Evergreen Senior Koreans Association 1,000.00

Family Resource & Network Support Inc 2,000.00

Firefox Select Pty Limited 500.00

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW 2,000.00

Greenway Contribution 8,000.00

Guthi Australia Incorporated 500.00

Hampden School Grant 300.00

Handital NSW Inc 450.00

Hannans Road Public School 300.00

Hina & Sinilau Making a Difference 100.00

Horizon Theatre Co Limited 1,100.00

Horizon Theatre Company Limited 2,000.00

House With No Steps 50.00

Inner West Cultural Services 2,000.00

Inner West Sydney Medicare Local 90.91

Ishtiaq Hussain 250.00

Islamic Women’s Welfare Association 740.00

Kebbe, Fadwa 1,500.00

Kingsgrove North High School 300.00

Koorana Child & Family Services Inc 2,000.00

Koorana Child and Family Centre Inc 6,925.18

Koori Kids 450.00

Korean Hibiscus Society Australia Inc 1,400.00

Korean Society of Sydney, Australia 1,300.00

Organisation Amount

Al-Minia Charitable Association 500.00

Andy Iskandar 500.00

Ashbury Public School 300.00

Australia Day Botany Bay Regatta 950.00

Australian Foundation for Disability 1,920.00

Australian Islamic Mission Inc 1,440.00

Australian Jieh Community Club 500.00

Australian Red Cross 5,000.00

Australian Red Cross-Cyclone 5,000.00

Baalbek Theatre Group 2,000.00

Bangladesh Community Council Inc 500.00

Bangladesh Islamic Centre of NSW Inc 996.00

Bankstown Coaches 400.00

Bankstown Granville Industry 1,100.00

Belmore Boys High School 300.00

Campsie Cultural Centre Inc 1,300.00

Canterbury Childrens Cottage 894.00

Canterbury City Community Centre 500.00

Canterbury City Community Centre (Stars) 10,000.00

Canterbury City Computer Club for Senior 1,000.00

Canterbury Community Child Care Centre 2,484.38

Canterbury Community Drug Action 5,000.00

Canterbury Earlwood Caring Assoc Ltd 1,600.00

Canterbury Girls High School 300.00

Canterbury SES 2,000.00

CARES 4,112.73

Cerebral Palsy Alliance 1,818.18

Chinese Australian Services Society Ltd 2,890.00

Chinese Parents Association 1,450.00

Clemton Park School Grant 300.00


Krosswerdz (Community Programs) 2,000.00

Lakemba Bangla School Inc 1,800.00

Lakemba Star (Senior’s Group Inc) 530.00

Lighthouse Sports & Recreation Ministry 1,700.00

Local Government NSW 6,070.27

Marissa Kassapakis 500.00

Marrickville Buslines Pty Limi 720.00

Marrickville Buslines Pty Limited 910.00

McCallums Hill Public School 300.00

Metro Migrant Resource Centre Inc 100.00

Mission Australia 16,986.36

Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum 2,000.00

NSW Bushfire Appeal 2,500.00

NSW Justices Canterbury City Branch 1,000.00

NSW Police Force 1,818.18

Police & Community Youth Clubs NSW Ltd 454.55

Probus South Pacific Ltd 500.00

Punchbowl Uniting Church 435.00

Rangdhanu Aus-Bangla Culture Society 2,000.00

Recreation, Sports & Aquatics Club RSAC 1,220.00

Rental Subsidy - Canterbury Community Centre

18,200.04

Rental Subsidy - Canterbury Earlwood Caring Asssociation

33,421.81

Riverwood Community Centre Incorporated 21,600.00

Riverwood Lunch & Leisure Club 1,000.00

Riverwood Public School 300.00

Rotary Club of Campsie 1,926.15

Salvation Army Bushfire Appeal 2,500.00

Salvos Legal 33,098.60

Sathya Sai Baba Organisation 500.00

Sayed Mikhael 880.00

SHARE (SMR) Inc 1,000.00

Special Olympics Australia Sydney 1,909.09

SSROC 4,545.45

St John’s Campsie ESL Classes 350.00

St Joseph’s Riverwood Bursary Fund 1,000.00

St Mels Primary School 300.00

Sydney Olympic Football Club Limited 472.73

Sydney Women’s Counselling Centre 5,500.00

The Cedars of Lebanon Folkloric Group 1,000.00

The Child Protection Foundation 220.00

The Inner Western Circle Inc 500.00

The Korean Society of Sydney Australia 700.00

The Korean Society of Sydney, Australia 500.00

Theatre Organ Society of Australia Inc 3,600.00

Tripoli & Mena Association 1,955.00

United Muslim Women Association Inc 2,500.00

United Services Union 100.00

War Widows Guild of Aust NSW Ltd 500.00

Woman’s Place 1,500.00

Zonta Club of Sydney West 200.00

Grand Total 286,890.61

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PRIORITy PROJECTS


Implement Active Canterbury Together (ACT) project

The following programs have been delivered with local partners as part of the ACT program in 2013-14: Women’s Yoga with Lakemba School as Community Centre; Tai Chi with CECAL; Yoga with Riverwood Community Centre; Over 55’s Women’s Exercise Club; with the Greek Orthodox Community NSW; Brightside with YMCA at MIISC; Zumba with Riverwood/Punchbowl Community Centres; Gentle Exercise with Campsie Uniting Church drop in centre; Community Kitchens with each Richmond PRA and Islamic Women’s Welfare Association. HEAL programs and the Beat It program were delivered. A Family Games Day was jointly coordinated with the Canterbury Child and Family Interagency ‘Playgroup in the Park’ in Belmore.

Outdoor fitness equipment was installed and launched in Wiley Park. Trainers conducted on-site sessions for the community on the safe and correct use of the equipment.

Partner with mental health agencies to conduct a Mental Health and Well-being

Canterbury Connects: Mental Health and Wellbeing was successfully coordinated and ended 31 October 2013 after 34 events were held across the City.

Two mental health workshops for African community leaders from the Emerging Communities Resource Centre were held during Refugee Week.

Prepare a Playground StrategyCompleted. The final report of the Playgrounds Study was delivered in April 2014.

Review the Strategic Recreation Plan.

A Strategic Recreation Plan Review and Audit was completed in December 2013. It offers strategic directions on how to prioritise strategies in the 2011 Recreation Plan.

Further discussion with internal stakeholders has taken place to revise a Recreation Action Plan, based on the recommendations of Review and Audit. The Recreation Action Plan is being finalised and will be presented for endorsement in early 2014-15.

Upgrades to floodlighting at Punchbowl, Clemton and Hughes Parks, new oval fence at Earlwood Oval, new night lighting for Ashbury Netball Court

Car park and entry completed at Rotary Park.

New cricket wickets completed at Rudd Park, Croydon Park, and Beaman Park. Upgrade of floodlights completed at Rosedale Reserve and Punchbowl Park, installation of floodlighting at Ashbury Netball Courts completed.

Various works at Clemton, Hughes and Rudd Parks completed.

Repairs to buildings and facilities including Campsie Library and Canterbury Aquatic Centre.

New staff room completed at Hurlstone Park Children’s Centre. Repairs to Canterbury Aquatic Centre in progress.


LOnG TERM GOAL 2.1 EMBRACInG DIVERSITy

COMMunITy OuTCOMES:2.1.1 We are a friendly and harmonious community which values our many different cultures

2.1.2 We have opportunities and community spaces for expression and appreciation of local heritage, arts, music and culture


●➡ Citizenship ceremonies - naturalised 989 people ●➡ Community event coordination - facilitated 4 major community events ●➡ Local Heritage and Culture - 592 attendees at 7 events

InITIATIVES COMPLETED:●✓ Involved Children’s services staff in programs to raise awareness of Indigenous issues and increase access to our services.●✓ Continued to undertake schools Expo forums and visits to schools to promote services and maintain connections.●✓ Facilitated a NAIDOC week event/celebration through the Canterbury Aboriginal Advisory Group.●✓ Facilitated a Refugee Week initiative in collaboration with community partners.●✓ Provided support to the Steering Committee of Emerging Communities Resource Centre at Lakemba.●✓ Implemented group Family History training sessions for the community.●✓ Organised Volunteers Thank You Party.

PRInCIPLE ACTIVITIES

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STRATEGy MEASuRES:

Result: Target: Status:

Strategy: Enhance community harmony by facilitating a diverse range of innovative projects

●➡ Multicultural Advisory committee projects implemented (% of identified) 100% 100% ●➡ Aboriginal Advisory Group projects implemented (% of identified) 100% 100%

Strategy: Maintain meaningful connections between children’s services agencies and schools●➡ Agency/community meetings attended by our staff (interagency network

child protection schools as community centres connect advisory group)50% 75% !

●➡ Children supported in Transition to school programs (school expos school visits school lunch days school preparation activities) at each service

44 60

Strategy: Our Libraries facilitate programs and events which promote the richness of Canterbury’s cultural diversity heritage and identity.

●➡ Number of “Celebrating Cultures” and Heritage events (year to date) 7 6

LOnG TERM GOAL 2.2 HEALTH AnD SAFETy

COMMunITy OuTCOMES:2.2.1 Healthy lifestyles are supported by parks and gardens with outdoor recreation facilities, playgrounds for children,

well-maintained sports grounds and aquatic centres, and community gardens

2.2.2 We have access to adequate health services including doctors, a hospital, and community health and fitness programs

2.2.3 Our city is safe, with low crime, a strong police presence, and adequate street lighting


●➡ Animal control – conducted 30 animal control inspections, impounded 981 animals ●➡ Baby capsule hire – hired out 39 baby capsules ●➡ Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre and Roselands Aquatic Centres ●➡ Community Safety DA assessments – assessed 58 applications ●➡ Community Services Graffiti Program – cleaned 169 sites ●➡ Dividing fences – 3 shared cost of fencing applications ●➡ Environmental health incidents– investigated 705 incidents ●➡ Fitness programs – conducted 2,687 classes ●➡ Food business inspections – conducted 775 inspections ●➡ General enforcement – dealt with 1,173 issues ●➡ LEMC – supported 4 meetings ●➡ Other regulated business inspections – conducted 67 inspections ●➡ Parking enforcement – inspected 424 parking areas ●➡ Parks and reserves maintenance – completed 16,762 jobs ●➡ Project Sabre – provided 117 fire alarms and batteries to residents ●➡ Safety inspections – 20 safety inspections conducted. ●➡ School parking enforcement – conducted 390 school zone patrols ●➡ Seasonal and casual bookings of parks and facilities – facilitated 997 bookings ●➡ Senior Citizens Centres bookings – facilitated 112 bookings



●➡ Sporting Fields Advisory Group – supported 6 meetings ●➡ Swim school – conducted 22,873 classes ●➡ Tennis court maintenance – completed 206 jobs ●➡ Unauthorised building investigations – responded to 363 inquiries ●➡ Water cooling tower inspections – conducted 19 inspections

InITIATIVES COMPLETED:

●✓ Conducted a detailed review of Playgrounds in Canterbury and develop a Playground Strategy for the LGA●✓ Conducted a Royal Life Saving NSW Pool Safety Assessment at Canterbury & Roselands●✓ Continued to facilitate the delivery of Beat It, HEAL Heartmoves and Heart Foundation

Walking National Programs in partnership with local stakeholder agencies.●✓ Continued to operate the Family Games Day to promote healthy eating and physical

activity to families where at least one parent is not in the paid workforce.●✓ Delivered local health programs in partnership with stakeholder agencies●✓ Implemented customer service and in-service training program for Aquatic Centres staff●✓ Engaged a consultant to review the Strategic Recreation Plan, and subsequently

developed an implementation plan for recreation priorities.●✓ Established a women’s activities program for women in the Canterbury LGA.●✓ Established the Canterbury Community Harvest program and operate 6 workshops on growing

vegetables in small places and backyards to facilitate healthy eating and sustainable living. ●✓ Facilitated the establishment of three Community Kitchens (cooking programs) in partnership

with local organisations across the Canterbury area for women who are not predominantly in the paid workforce. The Community Kitchen will focus on cooking.

●✓ In partnership with our local Health Service established five Get Active for Older People programs with a focus on improving strength, balance, vision and moving safely.

●✓ Installed new fixed outdoor exercise equipment in an outdoor location accessible to target groups, and provided training to local community members to ensure appropriate and correct use of the equipment.

●✓ Provided secretariat support to the Active Canterbury Together Project Reference Group which meets bi-monthly●✓ Reviewed Aquatic Centres Operations Manual●✓ Updated Stormwater Management Plan●✓ Supported SES with facilities management●✓ Participated in the SSROC Street Lighting Improvement Program●✓ Reviewed and reported on operation of the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre operated by YMCA.●✓ Implemented Operation Bounce Back.●✓ Maintained readiness to respond to major public health incidents and respond as necessary.

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STRATEGy MEASuRES:


Strategy: Provide safe, accessible and attractive aquatic facilities and programs for residents and visitors to the City that support health fitness water safety and recreation

●➡ Annual attendance - Canterbury Centre 166,500 120,000 ●➡ Annual attendance - Roselands Centre 196,000 180,000

Strategy: Facilitate the hire of council parks sportsgrounds and facilities

●➡ Number of incidents of non compliance and vandalism at centres. 1 70 Strategy: Design fitness and recreation programs that meet the needs of the diverse range of user groups

●➡ Annual fitness program attendance - Canterbury 66,000 26,000 ●➡ Annual fitness program attendance per month - Roselands 2,600 3,000 ●➡ Annual learn to swim attendance – Canterbury 8,000 5,400 ●➡ Annual learn to swim enrolments - Roselands 19,800 24,000 ●➡ Schools swim program attendance - Canterbury 975 1,200 ●➡ Schools swim program attendance - Roselands 4,400 6,000

Strategy: Enhance community health and safety by facilitating a diverse range of innovative projects.

●➡ Number of reported motor vehicle thefts 107 800 ●➡ Number of reported malicious damage events 141 1,000 ●➡ Community Safety Committee projects implemented 100% 90%

Strategy: Facilitate improvements in environmental health and safety outcomes for the diverse Canterbury community through education and administration of regulatory requirements

●➡ Water cooling towers requiring re-inspection 0% 10% ●➡ Food businesses non-compliant on first inspection 1.3% 10% ●➡ Proportion of other regulated businesses non-compliant on first inspection 0% 10% !

Strategy: Provide community parking patrol and ranger services for the Canterbury community

●➡ Enforcement responses as a proportion of population 0.60% 1.00% ●➡ Complete investigations and required follow up

tasks within required timeframes.85% 90%


LOnG TERM GOAL 2.3 ACCESS TO FACILITIES AnD SERVICES

COMMunITy OuTCOMES:2.3.1 We have community facilities that are appropriate and well-used

2.3.2 Services and facilities are available in our City to meet the diversity of people’s needs, and that expand as our population grows

2.3.3 We have access to local education resources including early learning, schools, TAFE and other opportunities


●➡ Aboriginal advisory group meeting support - facilitated 4 meetings ●➡ Belmore Youth Resource Centre – 4,100 young people utilising BYRC programs ●➡ Community bus coordination – facilitated 436 bookings ●➡ Disability access requests - completed 97 DA reviews and 23 site inspections

●➡ Early Learning Centres – provided 168 places ●➡ Family day care – provided 283 places ●➡ Language aide program – provided 2,312 instances of language aide support ●➡ Libraries - Collections – 16,968 items acquired ●➡ Libraries - Lending – lent 638,605 Items from collections ●➡ Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - CALD

communities – 11,571 attendees to 431 sessions

●➡ Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - Children and Young Adults – 17,364 attendees to 1,960 sessions

●➡ Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - General Adult – 1,223 attendees to 131 programs ●➡ Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - Seniors and

People with a Disability - 767 attendees to 65 programs

●➡ Library information service – responded to 24,300 reference / information and local or family history queries

●➡ Occasional care – provided 28 places ●➡ Outside school hours care - provided 255 places

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InITIATIVES COMPLETED:●✓ Undertook a survey of Belmore Youth Resource Centre user groups to assess satisfaction with the Centre.●✓ Conducted a range of activities and programs during Youth Week and administer the new Small Grants Program.●✓ Coordinated Canterbury Connects Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign●✓ Coordinated local and contribute to regional International Day of Disability events.●✓ Coordinated Seniors Week activities●✓ Delivered safety talk to existing groups of older people including people from Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.●✓ Developed a partnership with the NSW Cancer Council ●✓ Established a partnership with TAFE NSW to explore opportunities for vocational services in Canterbury. ●✓ Held Youth at Risk Camp●✓ Implemented a pilot travel training program for older drivers.●✓ Continued to develop capacity of children’s services to contribute to a sustainable environment.●✓ Created partnerships with organisations to facilitate resume writing and job search workshops.●✓ Established multi-lingual storytime at Riverwood Library●✓ Held information sessions for relevant organisations about TapIt.●✓ Implemented early literacy workshops for parents●✓ Introduced “Words on Wheels” as an outreach storytime to aged care facilities●✓ Introduced group gaming sessions for young people.


STRATEGy MEASuRES:


●➡ Strategy: Plan for and support the delivery of community facilities

●➡ Total bookings for Belmore Youth Resource Centre 266 250 ●➡ Strategy: Enhance community wellbeing by facilitating a diverse range of innovative projects

●➡ Disability Access Committee projects implemented (% of scheduled) 100% 90% ●➡ Implementation of Ageing Strategy 67% 90% ●➡ Proportion of applications submitted to Council for

financial assistance that are successful82% 70%

●➡ Canterbury Youth Council projects implemented (% of scheduled) 100% 90% ●➡ Funding provided for community projects through the ClubGRANTS program $613,402 $600,000 ●➡ Strategy: Provide quality care education recreation and intervention services for children aged birth

to 12 years that are responsive to the needs of children and families in the local community

●➡ All services meet National Quality Standard when this assessment is due 100% 100% ●➡ All educational leaders participate in professional

development group meetings and share information to guide implementation of the National Early Years Framework.

100% 100%

●➡ Strategy: Increase family participation and satisfaction with children’s services

●➡ Satisfaction measured by positive feedback from families (%) 100% 90% ●➡ Family attendance at meetings and events (number) 235 50 ●➡ Number of events held 22 5 ●➡ Strategy: Our Libraries are vibrant and welcoming community hubs attracting high levels of community use

●➡ Library visits 718,274 750,000 ●➡ Library visits per capita 4.9 5.2 ●➡ Strategy: Our Libraries maintain current collections with high appeal to meet the diversity of customer needs

●➡ Turnover of library stock (ratio) 4.3 5 ●➡ Total loans 638,605 735,000 ●➡ Strategy: Our Libraries promote and support a love of reading recreation and lifelong learning

providing a wide range of high quality programs to meet the evolving needs of our community.

●➡ Attendance at Library Programs 27,274 23,330 ●➡ Number of events and programmed activities across the library service 1,988 1,290

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

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As a Council, we are committed to supporting and maintaining

healthy, sustainable environments across the City and the

City Plan guides our efforts to improve our local environment.

Council’s values for Sustainable Environment are “Transport

Alternatives”, “Responsible Use of Resources” and “Care for the

Natural Environment”. During 2013-2014 we implemented a range

of strategies and partnerships to promote these values, along

with community-based activities, educational programs and the

enforcement of environmental controls and regulations.

Council’s environmental performance

ENERGY USEThe City of Canterbury continues to improve processes for reliable data collection, across all of our sites. Since 2010-2011, Council has reduced energy use by 6% (over 4000GJ). This is the equivalent of over 220 local households annual power use or the total energy used by all our parks, reserves and smaller community buildings (classified as ‘all other assets’).

In addition, we have reduced our energy use by 3%, compared to 2012-2013. This is the equivalent of 106 local households annual electricity use.

Improvements to heating systems at our aquatic centres, air conditioning system at Lakemba Library and Senior Citizen’s Centre and changes in our light vehicle fleet have greatly contributed to these savings.

Over the past financial year the City of Canterbury has: ●● Installed a more efficient gas boiler at Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre●● Upgraded the air conditioning system at Lakemba Library and Senior Citizens Centre●● Installed solar hot water systems at both Aquatic Centres and Riverwood

Community Centre●● Repairs made to Lakemba Library’s HVAC system in May 2013 have resulted in a 36%

saving in electricity and gas use, compared to 2012-13.

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Annual energy use, by asset (GJ)

GREENHoUSE GAS EmiSSioNSThe City of Canterbury has reduced overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 4%, compared to 2012-2013. This is primarily due to a switch to biodiesel, resulting in a 24% reduction in emissions associated with fuel use (compared to 2012-2013). This is a saving of over 470,000 kg of GHG emissions, compared to the previous year.

Street lighting accounts for nearly half (43%) of our emissions and more than quarter (28%) of our total energy use. Through the SSROC Street Light Improvement Program, AusGrid are gradually changing street lights to more efficient globes, reducing electricity use. This is reflected in a gradual reduction, since 2010-2011, of emissions and energy. Street lighting is an asset owned and operated by AusGrid, while Council is responsible for paying for the electricity.

After a six-month trial of biodiesel in our heavy fleet vehicles at the Depot, we have switched to B20 fuel in nearly all diesel vehicles.

As a result we have seen a 24% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with fuel use. It has also reduced particulate emissions, making a small contribution to improving air quality.

Annual GHG emissions, by source (CO2e tonnes)

WATER USEWater use has decreased by 15%, compared to 2012-2013 however has increased by 22%, compared to 2010-2011. This is primarily due to:●● Maintenance and increased use of the sports field at

Belmore Sports Ground●● Drier conditions between 2012-2013 and 2013-14

required more irrigation in our sports fields, parks and reserves

●● Underground leaks at both Aquatic Centres, Depot and Terry Lamb Reserve in the past two years.

Over the next year the City of Canterbury will install rainwater tanks and will connect them to toilets and laundries in our childcare centres. Stormwater harvesting for irrigation at Canterbury Park is also expected to come on line. This will reduce our reliance on portable water for irrigation of Blick and Campbell sport fields.

Annual water use, by asset (kL)

oUR RivERSThere are two main water ways in the City of Canterbury – the Cooks River and its tributaries (Cup and Saucer Creek and Wolli Creek), and Salt Pan Creek, which flows into the Georges River. The Cooks River catchment area is highly urbanised, with one of the highest population densities in NSW, encompassing 100 km2 and 13 local government areas. The City of Canterbury makes up about 24% of the Cooks River catchment. There is no environmental issue of greater importance in our City than the health and viability of the Cooks River System. The City of Canterbury has participated for many years in a variety of programs to address the sustainability of this key waterway. We work with a variety of agencies, Councils, government departments and community organisations to promote a healthy and active river.

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ENviRoNmENTAl GRANTS In addition to the following grants, the City of Canterbury is also contributing to and benefiting from a $1.9m grant from the Cooks River Alliance as part of the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country program.

Grant name (Funding Body) Completion Date Amount received

Waste & Sustainability Improvement Payments/Waste Less, Recycle More Program (NSW Environmental Protection Authority)

June 2015 $900,300

Canterbury Energy Efficiency Upgrade (Community Energy Efficiency Program – Australian Government)

January 2015 $159,887

Sustainable Business Program (Environmental Trust) March 2015 $100,000

Solar Hot Water at Pools (Local Government Energy Efficiency Program – Australian Government)

June 2014 $71,440

Litter project at Railway Parade (NSW Office of Environment & Heritage) June 2015 $50,000

Kier Ave Bioretention (Hawkesbury Nepean CMA) March 2015 $49,000

Litter project at The Boulevarde (NSW Office of Environment & Heritage) Dec 2014 $25,000

Weeds Action Plan (Sydney Regional Weed Committee) June 2015 $19,000

TOTAL VALUE $1,374,627

The City of Canterbury will continue to support the Environment @ Lakemba group, which has engaged with approximately 10,000 people in their activities including information stalls at the Haldon Street Festival, film screening, Clean Up days and engaging with local businesses and residents in Lakemba about preventing litter.

The Happiness Cycle saw more than 160 young people participate in a day to build their own bicycle and polish

up on their cycling skills at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre. The activity was delivered with the support of Bicycle Network, with the invaluable help of over 15 volunteers from Belmore Youth Resource Centre and the Youth Council, school teachers and cycling-enthusiasts from the local community.


CommUNiTY EDUCATioN AND ENGAGEmENT

Community Education and Engagement

During 2013-2014, participation in Sustainable Schools Teachers’ Network has increased by 50% and 10 local schools have received support through the Sustainable Schools Grant Scheme

More than 900 people participated in our sustainability and environmental programs that included over 45 workshops, tours, events and other activities to educate, support and inspire our community about their local environment.

Biodiversity and Weeds Management

More than 1,400 volunteer hours have been dedicated to the maintenance and expansion of nearly 17,400m2 of bush care sites. As part of our Weeds Inspection Program, 30 business and 50 residential properties were inspected to eradicate noxious weeds and educate our community.

Sustainable Schools

Ten local schools received funding through the Sustainable Schools Grants Scheme, including one new school to benefit from the scheme. Projects included water quality monitoring with a sister school in India, establishing veggie gardens and using it in class activities, building native and bush tucker gardens, setting up worm farms and water efficiency.

Twenty-seven teachers participated in the Teachers’ Network, over four meetings. Up 50% compared to last year’s participation.

Environment @ Lakemba Action Group

Environment @ Lakemba is working to reduce litter and illegal dumping in Lakemba. A total of 28 local residents attended meetings with approximately 50 residents taking part in Clean Up Australia Day in Lakemba last year. Their activities have reached approximately 25,000 people and engaged nearly 10,000.

During 2013-2014, the core group of 10-20 residents have:●● Held an information stall at the Haldon St Festival ●● Run Clean Up Australia Day sites in Lakemba●● Held a screening of ‘Trashed’ at Campsie Library●● Engaged with businesses along The Boulevarde and

Railway Parade●● Run two on-site litter audits●● Held a community forum about litter prevention

activities in Lakemba●● Successfully applied for funding from the NSW EPA.

The Environment @ Lakemba will continue to work with the City of Canterbury on various initiatives including signage around The Boulevarde, a media campaign, helping with litter prevention activities in schools and developing better education material for Council Rangers.

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illEGAl DUmPiNGIllegally dumped rubbish has been a growing problem for the City. Our community is concerned about the impact of illegal dumping on the visual amenity and environment of the City. We have adopted an Illegal Dumping Strategy, with the aim of minimising illegal dumping and improving waste management in the City of Canterbury.

Positive action has been made towards the three key components identified in the Illegal Dumping Strategy, including education, enforcement and collection.

The City of Canterbury is working with local Real Estate Agents, Strata Managers and Owners Corporations to help ensure that new owners and tenants are informed about the local waste services, eliminating the urge to illegally dump.

Collection of illegally dumped rubbish has also been streamlined to get material off the street, avoid the opportunity for copy-cat behaviour, and alter illegal dumping behaviour.

The introduction of these strategies has been marked by the reduction in the amount of illegally dumped rubbish collected by Council.

In conjunction with the Illegal Dumping Strategy, the City of Canterbury is also now part of the new Inner West Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Squad, which was launched across the City of Canterbury and surrounding suburbs in June 2014. The Inner West Sydney RID squad has been formed in partnership with Auburn, Bankstown, Canada Bay, and Strathfield Councils with the support of the NSW Environmental Protection Authority. The Inner West Sydney RID squad will not only target dumpers but also help inform and educate our communities on how to properly dispose of their waste.

CHRiS bARTlETT SCHoolS PoSTER ComPETiTioN Over the past 20 years the City of Canterbury has hosted an annual Schools Poster Competition to promote environmental awareness. The competition provides an important opportunity to support our environmental initiatives through community education and it provides an opportunity for local children to display their creativity and environmental awareness.

The theme for 2013-2014 was “Plastic bags are rubbish”. A comparison of audit data collected on the use of recycling bins in the City of Canterbury indicates that contamination represented by plastic bags, bagged recycling and bagged rubbish has increased dramatically. The problem with bagged rubbish in our recycling service is clear, but bagged recycling is not able to be recovered at the Materials Recycling Facility.

The poster competition was open to all children aged five to the age of 12, who either live or go to school in the City of Canterbury. The competition continues to be a great success and we continue to have an enormous response to our poster competition. The ideas created this year were inspiring and highlight the level of interest in our community about the environment and waste minimisation.

SmART biZOur business community is actively improving the environmental sustainability of their operations, and customers are placing a greater emphasis on businesses to reduce their environmental footprint and prove their green credentials. To recognise these efforts, the City of Canterbury established Smart Biz, an innovative program designed to help small-to-medium sized businesses in the broader concept of sustainability, including their environmental, social and economic considerations. The program provides participating businesses with the tools, resources and support to use fewer resources such as water and energy and, in doing so, help reduce overheads and improve profitability. In addition, the program supports and inspires participating businesses to create less waste, by recycling and reusing materials which would otherwise end up in landfill sites. The program is easy to join and completely free. However, participating businesses must commit to working towards sustainable actions under one or more of the four themes of the program: water, energy, waste and community connections.

Smart Biz works towards developing a plan that will help businesses achieve their respective targets, with a Council Officer supporting participating businesses to help identify new technological solutions and better processes to save energy, water and reduce waste. Through this program, eligible businesses that use between 80,000 litres and 100,000 litres of water per day are also eligible for a Sydney Water-funded, water use assessment and financial support to retrofit to reduce their water use. Smart Biz also established the Sustainable Business Award in the Local Business Awards, to recognise and celebrate the sustainability achievements of our local business community.

The 2013 Sustainable Business Award winner was Barbehire, who impressed the judges with the range of sustainable business initiatives implemented in the business. Barbehire has installed a 10 kilowatt solar PV system that caters for 75% of their energy needs. A large rainwater tank collects water to clean their equipment and almost all the water that is used for cleaning is from their water tank. Energy efficient appliances are used to help save energy, water and waste. The use of an efficient hot water pressure cleaner saves time, money and a significant amount of water. Barbehire staff are encouraged to reuse and recycle including minimising the use of disposables plates and crockery, using recycled paper, reusing packaging and implementing a bulk ink printing system that does not require printing cartridges.


RECYCliNG FoR A ClEANER CANTERbURYLocal residents continue to strongly support Council’s e-Waste Collection Day. Local residents have recycled over 63 tonnes of e-Waste including televisions, printers, scanners, modems, DVD players, CD players, VCRs and gaming machines in the four years the service has been operational. This year over 411 residents stopped almost 15.5 tonnes of e-Waste from ending up in landfill.

Clean Up Australia Day remains the perfect opportunity for local residents and businesses to help us make a difference to our local environment. Last year, hundreds of volunteers joined Team Clean Up across 26 Clean Up sites across the City of Canterbury. This year we had 20 registered sites and 15 schools which show that our community can pull together and make a real difference to the local environment.

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PRioRiTY PRoJECTS


Infrastructure Renewal Projects

48/50 concrete footpath rehabilitation projects completed, one deferred, one due for completion July 2014.

21/26 road resurfacing projects completed, two deferred, 3 due for completion July 2014.

4/11 road works projects completed, seven due for completion in July 2014.

Major road reconstruction projects in Campsie, Earlwood, Kingsgrove, Lakemba, Narwee, Punchbowl, and Roselands.

Concrete road reconstruction completed in Kingsgrove Road. Kerb and gutter and road pavement reconstruction completed in Messiter Street Campsie.

Traffic calming and road safety projects in Earlwood, Punchbowl, Ashbury, and Lakemba.

Pedestrian refuges completed in Payton Ave and Trevenar Street, traffic calming completed in Flora Street, Augusta Street, Martin Street, and traffic islands completed in Albert and Baltimore Streets.

Replacement of pedestrian bridge in Flinders Road, and the Turrella Reserve Bridge, both in Earlwood.

Replacement of the Turella Reserve footbridge is completed Replacement of the Flinders Rd pedestrian bridge is being managed by Marrickville Council on behalf of both Councils. A report on tenders is due for this in July 2014.

Bike path works including repairs to the Cooks River Bikepath in Gough Whitlam Park, and widening of the Canterbury Road Underpass

Reconstruction of cycleway from Bonds Road to MIISC. Completion of pedestrian and cycleway extension in Charles Street, Canterbury. Bikepath detour works completed in Homer Street, Earlwood. Reconstruction of bikepath in Gough Whitlam Park completed. Widening of the Canterbury Road Underpass has been deferred.

Implement recommendations from energy and water efficiency audits, and support community energy management activities.

Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) project plan finalised and approved. Retrofit of Campsie Library to be delivered in April 2014, and Lakemba Library & Riverwood Community Centre will be in the second half of 2014.

Solar Hot Water systems have been installed at Canterbury Aquatic and Fitness Centre and Roselands Aquatic Centre.

Further investigations are being undertaken into the potential of Council properties for solar PV systems. A regional application for educational activities recommended in Renewable Energy Master Plan are is also being prepared.

Support regional Cooks River Alliance (June each year).

The Cooks River Alliance Board and Working Group have continued to meet. A Sydney Water Bank Naturalisation project has commenced in Campsie and Belfield. A Review of Management & Action Plan for Cooks River Alliance has commenced in preparation for new 3 year term.



Develop Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy.

Work on the policy has been delayed in favour of Cooks River Alliance projects, implementing two rain garden projects – one from the Upper Wolli Sub catchment Management Plan, and the other the Keir Ave rain garden with a Hawkesbury Nepean CMA grant. Work on a grant funded Cooks River Alliance project has commenced with internal consultation on a design for Forrester Reserve bio-retention in progress.

Implement recommendations from the Biodiversity Strategy.

In the last year the Biodiversity Officer has inspected 30 local businesses and 50 residential properties for noxious weeds and provided advice on their removal. Funding for the control of Alligator weed and Corky Passionflower has been received and program of control implemented. One ‘Gardening in small spaces’ workshop with 15 Participants was also implemented in Quarter 4.

We are still awaiting a decision from a grant application to NSW Environmental Trust for $100,000 to remediate the foreshore at Waterworth Park, Earlwood.

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loNG TERm GoAl 3.1 TRANSPoRT AlTERNATivES THAT WoRK

CommUNiTY oUTComES:3.1.1 We have well-maintained roads that are safe and provide for smooth traffic flow and less congestion

3.1.2 Our City is pedestrian and bike-friendly, with well-maintained footpaths and bike paths connected across the City through town centres, streets and parks

3.1.3 There are enough buses and trains, and they run on time

3.1.4 Parking for cars and bikes, and bus shelters or seats, is available near shops and public transport


●➡ Civil infrastructure construction - completed 130 construction projects ●➡ Civil infrastructure maintenance - completed 925 routine maintenance projects ●➡ Road safety advisory committee - supported 3 meetings ●➡ Road safety data reporting - prepared 1 reports ●➡ Traffic committee meetings - supported 10 meetings ●➡ Traffic investigations – completed 429 investigations, 48 reviews of DA traffic plans ●➡ Traffic management designs – prepared 14 designs

iNiTiATivES ComPlETED:●✓ Antisocial driving program●✓ CARES Cycling Education●✓ Choose right buckle right in Canterbury program●✓ Drink driving reduction program●✓ Fleet safety program●✓ Learner driver workshops●✓ Provide Kindergarten Orientation talks●✓ Safety outside schools●✓ Senior pedestrian project●✓ Speed reduction program●✓ Support RTA Statewide Campaigns on road safety●✓ Traffic offenders education program●✓ Participated in regional programs to improve awareness and access to active transport routes and programs.

PRiNCiPlE ACTiviTiES


STRATEGY mEASURES:Result: Target: Status:

Strategy: Develop and encourage an accessible transport network that caters for the needs of pedestrians, cyclists public transport and motor vehicle users.●➡ Number of cycling workshops held. 5 4 4

loNG TERm GoAl 3.2 RESPoNSiblE USE oF RESoURCES

CommUNiTY oUTComES:3.2.1 Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from our activities are reduced

3.2.2 Water consumption from our activities is reduced

3.2.3 Waste from our homes and businesses is minimised through resource recovery

Services provided: Service Standards Met:

●➡ Customer requests – responded to 2,985 waste related enquiries ●➡ Education materials - prepared 5 new brochures ●➡ Home composting sessions - held 3 home composting courses ●➡ Waste audit and education – responded to 70 requests for education ●➡ Waste contract management - provided more than 1 million rubbish, recycling,

garden vegetation, and pre-booked clean-up services, collected 34,623 tonnes of rubbish, 11,137 tonnes of recyclables and 9,753 tonnes of garden vegetation

●➡ Waste information stalls - provided waste information stalls at 3events

iNiTiATivES ComPlETED:●✓ Implemented recommendations from Energy Audits.●✓ Jointly prepared Regional Renewable Energy Master Plan with neighbouring councils.●✓ Circulated quarterly information on energy gas and water consumption to relevant business units including comments on

trends.●✓ Implemented recommendations of water efficiency audit of top 10 water using buildings.●✓ Conducted National Recycling Week Competition and appropriate displays in strategic locations.●✓ Contributed to SSROC Waste Management working group projects as appropriate.●✓ Coordinated the annual electronic waste recycling collection day.●✓ Coordinated the Clean Up Australia Day Program in the City.●✓ Coordinated the Household Chemical Collection Program in the City.●✓ Facilitated and coordinated the Schools Waste Management Education Program.●✓ Prepared an Asbestos disposal policy and fact sheets for community information.●✓ Reviewed waste education materials and prepared materials for distribution to residents to target identified issues and

support the correct use of waste collection and processing services.

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STRATEGY mEASURES:


Strategy: Manage and reduce our potable water use through sustainable urban water management.

●➡ Reduction of potable water use from 2008 baseline. 0% 5% 7

Strategy: Plan for provide and manage appropriate and efficient contracted rubbish recycling and garden vegetation collection disposal and processing services

●➡ Instances of valid dissatisfaction with service 19 50 ●➡ Bins repaired or replaced due to damage 1,254 1,000 ●➡ Bins missing and replaced 899 1,000 ●➡ New bins put into service 1,869 1,000 !●➡ Waste compaction 84% 75% ●➡ Pre-booked clean ups rejected 150 130

Strategy: Promote and support the effective delivery of the waste collection services and waste minimisation and resource capture (recycling) in the community to the benefit of the environment

●➡ Rubbish diversion rate 42% 40%


loNG TERm GoAl 3.3 HEAlTHY NATURAl ENviRoNmENT

CommUNiTY oUTComES:3.3.1 Water quality and aquatic habitat in our City is improved – we have a clean Cooks River system

3.3.2 Biodiversity is enhanced and protected

3.3.3 Air quality is improved

3.3.4 Noise amenity is improved

3.3.5 People in our community are aware and actively support protection of our natural environment


●➡ Environmental grant program administration - 22 grant programs being administered, 14 grant applications submitted

●➡ Environmental news articles - prepared 29 environmental news articles ●➡ Gully pit cleaning - cleaned 1,951 gully pits ●➡ Leachate management - treated 21,200 kilolitres of leachate at Salt Pan Creek

iNiTiATivES ComPlETED:●✓ Continued river health monitoring programs (Riverscience) including monitoring of all water quality devices.●✓ Continued to provide financial support and participate in the regional Cooks River Alliance and regional projects that

improve water quality.●✓ Identified partnerships to apply and implement grant funded programs for council and regional projects.●✓ Continued the City’s community bushcare and Adopt a Patch program and pursue opportunities to expand the program.●✓ Controlled invasive weeds according to the Noxious Weeds Act 1993 through the Regional Weeds Action Plan (WAP) ●✓ Interpreted and promoted biodiversity and water improvement programs.●✓ Sought funding opportunities to implement recommendations from the Biodiversity Strategy●✓ Engaged the community in projects protecting the natural environment through the: Sustainable Schools Program;

Sustainable Workshop series and active transport & Smart Biz.

STRATEGY mEASURES:


Strategy: Facilitate education for sustainability for the community and council●➡ Participation in workshops volunteer programs business initiatives

and school programs that promote local sustainability. 266 100

●➡ Produce environmental news articles for Council publications regularly and on time.

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STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

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One of our most important roles is to engage with our community

and ensure that we are a lead voice on issues that affect residents

across our City. Council continues to work hard on maintaining

a dialogue with local residents so that we are responsive to their

needs. Over the past 12 months, we have continued our efforts to

ensure that the future of the City of Canterbury reflects the needs

and priorities of local residents.

STRATEGY FOR A SOUND FINANCIAL FUTURE

As a result of the increases in population the City has experienced over the past five years, Council is experiencing a rise in demand for services, which are becoming increasingly costly to provide. With the addition of more up-to-date forecasts of the cost of improving our infrastructure, Council identified a growing need to spend more money on essential community assets like roads, footpaths, drains, parks and other facilities.

In order to address these issues and to ensure Council’s financial sustainability, we engaged our community in a rates and services review program from June 2013 to February 2014, entitled Have Your Say Canterbury, which explored options for changes in the range and level of services, and the means to fund these.

The Review aimed to determine the appropriate levels of service and infrastructure conditions; whether or not some services should continue to be provided and, if not, which ones should be discontinued and when; and the level of a Special Rate Variation (SRV) our community would be willing to accept.

With the assistance of our community, Council developed a strategy for financial sustainability to meet these challenges. The community’s preferred strategy combines increases in user fees, ways to generate additional income, reductions in services and standards of infrastructure, efficiencies in council operations, borrowing and a Special Rate Variation (SRV).

In February 2014, Council lodged an application for a SRV with the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The application was for an increase of 7.5% each year for three

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years including the rate peg. After three years the average residential rate will be $145 per year more as a result of the SRV. The average business rate will be $338 more each year. On 4 June 2014 Council received advice from IPART that they had assessed our application and approved the variation as requested.

TAKING ThE LEAD ON RENEWABLE ENERGYIn 2012-13, Council partnered with seven other SSROC councils and commissioned the Institute of Sustainable Futures, UTS, to develop a Renewable Energy Master Plan for the southern Sydney region.

In July 2013, 130 council staff, residents and businesses participated in three workshops. Workshop participants contributed to the development and weighting of the criteria used to assess multiple renewable energy technology options and delivery methods.

The Master Plan was finalised in November 2013. The key recommendations include:●● Continuing to collaborate with

partner Councils and SSROC●● Investigate a brokered bulk-buy solar PV and

financing program for the community●● Develop a list of trusted solar PV developers●● Installation of solar hot water systems

and PV on viable Council rooftops

●● Development of information resources for the community and local businesses.

An Action Plan is in development and will be integrated into the Environmental Management Plan. Council has committed to working with our partner councils in the ‘Our Energy Future’ project to progress the recommendations of the Master Plan.

Since January 2014, Council has:●● Initiated a PV Feasibility Study covering over 20

council buildings of various sizes. This will support strategic decision making in the installation of solar PV systems on our buildings.

●● Replaced electric hot water systems with solar systems at both Aquatic Centres and the Riverwood Community Centre.

●● Worked with our partner councils to investigate a brokered bulk-buy scheme and developing a list of trusted providers. This project is anticipated to be launched in early 2015.

●● Applied to the NSW Environmental Trust for funding to support community education about renewable energy, delivered in languages other English. We were unsuccessful in this round of funding.

Rates and Services Review — Community Working Group

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COOKS RIVER ALLIANCEThe Cooks River Alliance is a partnership of eight local councils – Ashfield, Bankstown, Canterbury, City of Sydney, Hurstville, Marrickville, Strathfield and Rockdale – working together, with their communities, for a healthy Cooks River Catchment. With the Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Brian Robson as Chair, the Alliance combines the resources, experience, knowledge and skills within the councils and the community to address the complex environmental problems of the Cooks River Catchment.

In late 2013, the Alliance was thrilled to have won the Local Government NSW annual Natural Environment Policies, Planning and Decision Making Award. The Alliance member councils received the Award for the Cooks River Alliance Management Plan and Action Plan. The unique perspectives and contributions each member brings to the Alliance has been vital for catchment-wide strategic planning.

ENGAGING WITh OUR COMMUNITYAs technology rapidly develops, so does the opportunity to engage with residents in a more effective and meaningful way. Council works hard to keep at the forefront of technological developments that allow us to maintain a two-way communication channel with local residents.

The community engagement program associated with the 2013-2014 rates and services review was primarily run through the Bang The Table website ‘Have Your Say Canterbury’. The Have Your Say Canterbury website provided an opportunity for residents to provide input into the review, seek information on issues that concerned them about the process as well as stay abreast of any decisions made by Council that would affect them including changes to services or variations in rates.

The success of the website has seen it rolled out to other community engagement programs with its name changed to Canterbury Connects. The Canterbury Connects branding now umbrellas all of Council’s community engagement activities including our biannual community newsletter and smart phone app.

We also continue to expand our Facebook and Twitter presence and have seen an upswing in the usage of our Canterbury Connects smartphone app. As broadband internet access increases in households across the City, our online engagement activity will continue to grow and the importance of our app, social media presence and Canterbury Connects website will be increasingly evident.


Pensioners

Year Gross Rebate

Government Rebate

Cost to Council

2013-14 $2,410,476 $1,325,762 $1,084,174

Other Rates and Charges Written Off

1 Change in land category $14,311.05

(Section 527 of the Local Government Act 1993)

2 Land which has become exempt from rates during the year $5,424.95


3 Postponements written off

(Pursuant to Section 595 of the Local Government Act)

Rates $11,406.25

Extra Charges $5,376.40

4 Extra Charges on pensioners’ rates $1,626.86


5 Rounding and small balances

(Section 607 and Rates and Charges Regulation 11(5)(d))

Rates, Domestic Waste & Extra Charges $686.06

6 Discounts - Heritage Properties $20,680.25

Total $59,511.82

RATES AND ChARGES WRITTEN OFF

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The following contracts worth $150,000 or more were awarded during the 2013-2014 financial year.

Contract Work Company Contact Sum

Supply, Repair and Maintenance of Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Services

Katopa Holdings trading as CBD Mechanical Electrical

Schedule of rates

Cleaning of Council Buildings GJK Facility Services Schedule of rates

Rotary Park Stage 1 Landscape Works The Glascott Group Pty Ltd $666,363.64

The construction of the extension of Clunes Lane, Canterbury

North Shore Paving Co Pty Ltd $692,230.50

The purchase of a compact sweeper MacDonald Johnston Pty Ltd $164,955.26

Cleaning and Inspection of Gross Pollutant TrapsTotal Drain Cleaning Services, Optimal Stormwater

Schedule of rates

Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Agents Ecowash Pty Ltd Schedule of rates

Supply of Ready-mixed Concrete Concrete Group T/A Mini-Crete Schedule of rates

Provision of Auditing Services Hill Rodgers Spencer Steer Schedule of rates

Illuminated Street Signs Incorporating Advertising Claude OutdoorContractor to pay fee of

$22,000 p.a.

CONTRACTS


Address/Description Status Costs Awarded ($) Expenses ($)

Dog attack “Carlos” and “ Chelsea” Finalised $ 4,425.00 $ 6,700.46

325 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury Finalised $ 3,981.99

9 Boomerang Ave, Earlwood Finalised

9 Boomerang Ave, Earlwood Finalised

30/74-76 Floss St, Hurlstone Park Finalised $ 4,700.00

6 Tudor St, Campsie Finalised $ 1,923.42

54 Kingsgrove Rd, Kingsgrove Current $ 998.25

Beauty Love P/Y & Waywood Holdings P/L 24 Sixth Ave, Campsie

Finalised $ 4,200.00 $ 3,600.30

39 Loftus St, Campsie Finalised $ 3,850.00

77 Chapel St, Roselands Current $ 632.50

51 Acton St, Hurlstone Park Current $ 8,218.86

shop 1 250 Beamish St, Campsie Finalised $ 3,500.00

2/13 Harp St, Campsie Finalised $ 11,666.80

shop 1 250 Beamish St, Campsie Finalised $ 3,500.00 $ 5,493.47

9 Hopetoun St, Hurlstone Park Finalised $ 11,054.38

17-25A William St, Earlwood Finalised $ 13,220.00 $ 14,463.41

1 Stoddart St, Roselands Finalised $ 16,706.87

16 Flinders Rd, Earlwood Finalised $ 25,000.00 $ 11,522.98

9 Boomerang Avenue, Earlwood Finalised $ 2,700.00 $ 3,169.77

12 Beaumont St, Campsie Current $ 10,112.75

82 Beamish St, Campsie Current $ 10,018.65

717-727 Canterbury Rd, Belmore Current $ 31,167.25

31 Clarke St, Earlwood Finalised $ 35,000.00 $ 3,632.16

274-276 Canterbury Rd, Canterbury Current $ 9,596.41

TOTAL $ 96,245.00 $ 168,510.68

LEGAL EXpENSES

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INTRODUCTIONThe Local Government Act 1993 (section 252) requires Council to adopt or amend a policy annually regarding the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. The Act also requires the policy to comply with the Department of Local Government’s Guidelines for the Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities. Our policy meets this requirement and is as follows.

pRINCIpLESThis Policy is underpinned by the following principles:

●● Councillors are appropriately compensated for performing and discharging their Civic functions and duties.

●● Any reimbursements claimed by Councillors must be for expenses actually and necessarily incurred in performing and discharging their Civic functions and duties.

●● Councillors are entitled to receive:

●◗ an annual allowance as provided in Sections 248 and 249 of the Local Government Act 1993

●◗ reimbursement for prescribed expenses pursuant to Section 252 of the Local Government Act 1993.

●● Members of the community are encouraged to seek election to Council and are assured they will not be financially or otherwise disadvantaged by undertaking the civic duties of a Councillor.

pOLICY OBJECTIVES●● Generally to improve the delivery of services to

the residents of the City of Canterbury by ensuring Councillors are appropriately supported to enable them to effectively carry out their civic role.

●● To provide support and assistance to the Mayor and Councillors in performing their roles by the provision of equipment and facilities.

●● To establish guidelines for the reimbursement and payment of expenses incurred by Councillors in attending conferences, seminars and other events relevant to local government.

●● To ensure that there is accountability and transparency in the reimbursement of expenses incurred or to be incurred by the Mayor and Councillors.

OThER NSW GOVERNMENT pOLICY pROVISIONSThere are a number of publications which provide assistance to Councillors in complying with the provisions of this policy:

1. Department of Local Government Guidelines for Payment of Expenses and Provisions of Facilities (updated October 2009).

2. Model Code of Conduct. (This policy is consistent with the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW in particular with the use of Council resources).

3. Department of Local Government Circulars to Councils ●◗ Circular 08/03 Findings from the Review of

Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policies ●◗ Circular 05/08 Legal assistance for

Councillors and Council employees ●◗ Circular 02/34 Unauthorised use

of Council resources.

4. Independent Commission Against Corruption Publications ●◗ No excuse for Misuse, preventing the

misuse of Council resources.

COUNCILLOR FEES, EXpENSES AND FACILITIES


REpORTING OBLIGATIONSUnder Section 428 (2) (f) of the Local Government Act, the total amount expended on Mayoral and Councillors’ fees and as a result of this policy must be included in Council’s Annual Report.

1 pAYMENT OF EXpENSES1.1 Conferences and Other Official Functions

For the purpose of this policy, the term ‘conferences’ includes conferences, seminars, congresses, forums, workshops, courses, meetings, information and training sessions and official local government related functions or functions to which Councillors are invited in their capacity as a Councillor.

Councillors are authorised to attend the following approved conferences and official functions within Australia in their official capacity.

1.1.1 Approved Conferences (within Australia)

●◗ Annual Conference of the Local Government Association of NSW

●◗ Annual Conference of the Australian Local Government Association

●◗ National Assembly of Local Government ●◗ Local Government Managers

Australia National Congress ●◗ Australian Local Government Women’s

Association (National and State) ●◗ Meetings of the Australian Mayoral

Aviation Council (AMAC) ●◗ Other events as approved by Council.

1.1.2 Categories of payment or reimbursement related to Councillor attendance at conferences

(a) Registration fees

Council will pay all normal registration costs including the cost of related official functions, dinners and tours which are relevant to the interests of the Council or assist Councillors to discharge the functions of their civic office.

(b) Conference Travel

All travel to conferences should be undertaken by using the most direct route and the most practicable and economical mode of transport subject to Council determining alternative means of transport in special circumstances.

This may include:●◗ private vehicle at the approved kilometre rate, or ●◗ economy class airfare (Journeys involving two

hours or more of flying time may be business class at the discretion of the General Manager), or

●◗ where there is no airline service, first class rail fare.

Where a Council vehicle is used, all fuel costs etc will be reimbursed by Council, as will the costs of vehicle hire and/or taxi fares which are reasonably incurred while attending conferences.

(c) Accommodation and meals

Reasonable accommodation costs, based on charges for one room (either single, twin share or double) including meals and refreshments in a venue of suitable standard for the Councillor for the duration of the conference and while in transit to and from the conference.

Any of the expenses outlined above, incurred by the Councillor, will be reimbursed subject to a claim being made in the prescribed form and the production of appropriate documentation/receipts.

1.1.3 Payment of Expenses for Spouses, Partners and Accompanying Persons For spouses, partners and accompanying persons, Council will pay

●◗ Reasonable costs for attendance at official Council functions within the City of Canterbury

●◗ Cost of registration and official dinner at the Local Government and Shires Association’s annual conference.

1.2 Travel

1.1.1 Local Travel

(a) Councillors’ Private Vehicles

Council shall reimburse Councillors who use their own vehicles and who claim reimbursement within one month of travelling:

1. To and from the Councillor’s place of residence or employment in order to attend meetings of Council or its Committees.

2. To and from inspections within the area provided such inspections relate to the business of Council.

3. To and from approved seminars and conferences.

4. To and from Council’s Administration Centre for purposes relating to the business of Council.

5. To and from Council business outside of the area in compliance with a resolution of the Council. This includes attendance at SSROC meetings and the like.

6. To and from meetings of community groups, whose activities encompass all or part of the Council’s area.

7. To and from social functions and gatherings representing the Mayor or Council at the Mayor’s or General Manager’s request.

8. To and from social functions and gatherings where the invitation stems from the Councillor’s official position.

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Councillors are personally responsible for all traffic or parking fines incurred while travelling in private or Council vehicles on Council business.

Lodgment of a claim for reimbursement is taken to be a certification by the Councillor that the journey for which reimbursement is being claimed falls within the categories of permissible journeys listed above.

(b) Cabcharge Card

Councillors are provided with a Cabcharge card to facilitate their travelling requirements for the following purposes:

1. To and from the Councillor’s place of residence or employment in order to attend meetings of Council or its Committees.

2. To and from inspections within the area provided such inspections are undertaken in compliance with resolutions of Council.

3. Approved seminars and conferences.

4. To and from the Council’s Administration Centre for purposes relating to the business of the Council.

5. To and from Council business outside the area in accordance with a resolution of Council. This would include attendance at SSROC meetings and the like.


7. To and from social functions and gatherings representing the Mayor or Council at the Mayor’s or General Manager’s request.

8. To and from social functions and gatherings where the invitation stems from the

9. Councillor’s official position

Use of a Cabcharge card by a Councillor is taken to be a certification by the Councillor concerned that the taxi journey being paid for is one which falls within the categories of permissible journeys listed above.

Full details of the journey are to be recorded by the cardholder on a docket presented by the driver at the completion of the journey. These details include a pick up point, destination and the value of the fare. The cardholder is required to complete the docket correctly every time the card is used. A failure to do so could result in overcharging by the taxi operator.

It is expected that in normal circumstances where a Councillor has the use of a Council vehicle, Cabcharge will not be used. This will not apply, however if in the opinion of the Councillor concerned, the completion of the business of Council in the most efficient manner warrants the use of Cabcharge in lieu of driving the Council vehicle.

All taxi journeys should follow the shortest practical route and be as expeditious as the circumstances allow.

1.2.2 Interstate and Overseas Travel

There are instances where Councillors are required to visit Canberra for official purposes such as meetings with federal parliamentarians and ministers. For the purpose of this policy, the ACT is regarded as being within NSW.

Where Councillors propose to travel interstate or overseas, the proposals shall be considered at an open Council meeting through a report from the Mayor or General Manager. The report should include the following information: ●◗ who is to take part in the travel ●◗ objectives to be achieved in undertaking it,

including an explanation of what community benefits will accrue from undertaking the visit

●◗ details of costs, including any amount expected to be reimbursed by participants.

If the travel is to be sponsored by private enterprise, ICAC guidelines and reporting structures shall be followed.

In addition, proposals for overseas travel by Councillors on Council business must be documented in the Community Strategic Plan. The plan will be widely circulated in the community so as community input about the proposed visit can be considered as part of the Community Strategic Plan review and budget finalisation process.

Council should consider the above proposals in an open meeting and resolve whether or not the travel is to take place, and if so, on what particular basis.

In the case of overseas travel, a detailed report will, on most occasions, be given in the Annual Report for the year in which the visit took place, as well as to an open Council meeting outlining how the objectives of the travel were met and what benefits will accrue to the community.

Where exceptional cases arise and overseas travel has to be undertaken at short notice, the above proposals will be put to Council for a decision. The outcomes, costs and attendances will be included in the first Annual Report prepared subsequent to the overseas travel occurring.

1.3 Legal Expenses

Council may, but subject to resolution on each and every occasion, indemnify or reimburse reasonable legal expenses of a Councillor in the following circumstances:

●◗ defending an action arising from the performance in good faith of a function of the Councillor; or

●◗ defending an action in defamation provided the statements complained of are made


in good faith in the course of exercising a function of the Councillor; or

●◗ for proceedings before the Local Government Pecuniary Interest Tribunal or an investigative body provided the subject of the proceedings arises from the performance in good faith of a function of the Councillor and the Tribunal or investigative body makes a finding substantially favourable to the Councillor.

In the case of a conduct complaint made against a councillor, legal costs will only be available to the Councillor where a matter has been referred to the Conduct Review Committee in accordance with the procedures contained in the Code of Conduct. In the case of a pecuniary interest or misbehavior matter legal costs will only be available when a formal investigation has been commenced by the Division of Local Government.

Legal costs will not be met:●◗ for legal proceedings initiated by a councillor ●◗ for legal proceedings that do not relate to a

councillor performing their role as a councillor ●◗ for a councillor seeking advice in respect of

possible defamation, or in seeking a non-litigious remedy for possible defamation.

1.4 Insurance

Councillors receive the benefit of insurance cover for:●◗ personal accident ●◗ public liability ●◗ professional indemnity ●◗ travel insurance as appropriate.

1.5 Training and Development

Council will consider the payment of relevant training and development expenses incurred by Councillors that are directly related to the Councillors civic functions and responsibilities. The relevant training and courses need to be offered by the Division of Local Government, the Local Government Association or any other recognised organisation.

1.6 Child/Dependent Care

Councillors will be reimbursed for reasonable child/dependent care costs incurred in attending Council meetings, Committee meetings, workshops, briefing sessions and other meetings relating to Council’s operations.

Councillors will be reimbursed for expenses associated with child/dependent care paid to providers other than immediate family, spouse or partner up to 1 hour before and after such meetings (based on advertised commencement time) subject to the prescribed form being completed and/or the production of appropriate documentation/receipts.

1.7 Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) Fees

Remuneration paid to Councillors appointed by Council to the JRPP is to be in accordance with the maximum fee set by the Minister for Planning in accordance with Clause 6 of Schedule 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

1.8 Claims for Reimbursement ●◗ Councillors are required to provide evidence

of expenses incurred in the prescribed form to support all reimbursements claimed, including appropriate receipts and tax invoices.

●◗ Payments in advance in anticipation of expenses to be incurred in attending conferences, seminars etc may be provided to Councillors. Where such payments are provided Councillors will be required to provide evidence of expenses incurred in the prescribed form including appropriate receipts and tax invoices.

●◗ All claims for reimbursement must be submitted to the General Manager within 28 days of expenses being incurred.

2 pROVISION OF FACILITIES2.1 Communications Equipment and Furniture

Laptop computer or PC, iPad, printer, external hard drive and associated equipment, appropriate software and training. No unauthorised or unlicensed software is to be installed on the computers.

●◗ Smart phone and accessories, facsimile machine, Wi-Fi connection and dedicated landlines to Councillors’ home, if required.

●◗ Computer desk, chair, filing cabinet/s and other office equipment and accessories.

Note: Councillor to pay for private phone calls. (See 3.1)

2.2 Stationery/Publications

●◗ Use of Councillor letterhead. ●◗ Provision of legislative publications

and other printed matter relevant to Local Government as requested.

●◗ Supply of business cards (with or without photograph at Councillor’s discretion), good quality brief case and other stationery and supplies.

●◗ Provision of Christmas cards up to a maximum of 400 cards for the Mayor and 200 cards for Councillors.

2.3 Postage

Postage of official Councillor correspondence to be directed through the Council’s own mail system.

2.4 Secretarial Support

Secretarial support may be provided for each Councillor at the Administration Centre. This may include typing, photocopying or use of a telephone.

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All expenses incurred including the cost of staff shall be met by the Council.

2.5 Transportation

Provision of an official vehicle (when available) for travel to conferences, seminars, meetings, etc. when on official Council business in accordance with clause 2.10. Councillors must hold a current NSW driver’s licence to use an official vehicle.

2.6 Refreshments

Provision of meals and refreshments at Council and committee meetings, workshops, briefings and other meetings related to Council’s operations.

2.7 Councillors’ Room

An office area for interview and Council work related purposes. The room will be provided with telephones, equipment, stationery, refreshments and recognised Local Government publications.

2.8 Meeting Rooms

Provision of meeting facilities in the Administration Centre for the purpose of Council, Committee and Task Group/Special committee meetings with constituents are subject to the following policy adopted by Council.

THAT:

1. the Function Room be made available to the Mayor, Councillors and staff of Council free of charge, provided the use is directly related to Council business/activities and involves the actual attendance of Councillors.

2. staff usage (referred to in Item 1 above) be approved by the General Manager.

3. bookings be administered in the normal manner through Executive Services staff.

4. use of the bar area only be permitted in connection with functions and meetings held in accordance with Item 1 above.

2.9 Clothing

Provision of a jacket and other corporate clothing for official purposes including a name badge.

2.10 Official Vehicles

A Councillor may use one of two vehicles provided to facilitate Councillors’ traveling requirements, (subject to availability) for the following purposes:

1. To and from the Councillor’s place of residence in order to attend meetings of Council or its Committees.

2. To and from inspections within the area relating to the business of Council.

3. To and from approved seminars, conferences, workshops and other meetings related to Council’s operations.

4. To and from Council’s Administration Centre for purposes relating to the business of the Council.

5. To and from Council business outside the area in compliance with a resolution of the Council. This would include attendance at SSROC meetings and the like.


7. To and from social functions and gatherings representing the Mayor or Council at the

8. Mayor’s or General Manager’s request.

9. To and from social functions and gatherings where the invitation stems from the Councillors’ official position.

10. Use of a Councillor vehicle is taken to be a certification by the Councillor concerned that the travel to be undertaken falls within the categories of permissible journeys listed above.

11. Details of journeys are to be recorded in the logbook stored in the glove box of the vehicle.

12. Councillors will pick up and return the vehicles to the Administration Centre.

13. Except in the case of an emergency, the vehicle is not to be driven by anyone other than the Councillor in whose name the vehicle is booked.

14. Councillors are requested to immediately report any mechanical defect or fault by notifying Executive Services.

15. Any accident involving damage to Council’s vehicle or a third party is to be reported immediately to Executive Services.

16. The vehicles must not be used for private purposes. Any private use even incidental private use that gives rise to personal advantage or gain could lead to disqualification from civic office.

17. Councillors are personally responsible for all traffic or parking fines incurred while traveling in private or Council vehicles on council business.

2.11 Preparation of Media Material

Professional advice and assistance from Officers in preparing media material (other than election campaign material) relevant to the Councillor’s role.

2.12 Council Facilities

Access during normal hours of operation without charge.

2.13 Provision of facilities of significant monetary value

The approval of Council must be sought if councillors require the purchase of facilities of significant monetary value.

2.14 Presentation on Retiring

Retiring or defeated Councillors will be presented with a suitable gift and plaque bearing Council’s coat of arms, together with a Certificate of Service. (Council 20.09.1984 Minute 337)


3 ESTABLIShMENT OF MONETARY LIMITS In accordance with the Division of Local

Government’s Guidelines, limits must be set on expenses claimed. In setting these limits it is recognised that Canterbury City Council is classified as a category 2 council by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.

Monetary limits applying to this policy are similar to other large metropolitan category 2 ranked councils.

3.1 Telephone and iPad

3.1.1 Smart phone

Council will meet the cost of providing the Smart phone, maintenance, monthly service and access fees and call charges, incurred during the conduct of civic duties only, up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for the Mayor and $250.00 per month for other Councillors; and a maximum of 3 gigabytes data per month limit for all Councillors

3.1.2 Landline Telephones

Council will meet the cost of providing Councillors with a dedicated landline to their home if required and the service fees and call charges, incurred during the conduct of civic duties only, up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for the Mayor and $250.00 per month for other Councillors.

3.1.3 iPad Data Limit

Council will meet the cost of providing up to a maximum of 2 gigabytes data limit per month for iPads.

3.2 Cabcharge

Council will meet the cost of providing the Cabcharge facilities in accordance with clause 1.2.1(b) of this policy up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for the Mayor and $200.00 per month for other Councillors.

3.3 Care and other related expenses

The maximum entitlement for such expenses is $1000.00 per annum.

3.4 Incidental expenses

Reasonable incidental or out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed for costs associated with attending conferences, seminars, training or other Council related official events, excluding expenses normally of a private nature ( for example personal grooming). Incidental expenses are taken to include items such as: ●◗ Internet or facsimile charges

●◗ Laundry and dry cleaning ●◗ Taxis ●◗ Parking fees ●◗ Newspapers

●◗ Meals not covered by conference registration or accommodation packages

Incidental expenses do not include accommodation costs or travel expenses for conferences, such as air fares, car hire, cost of petrol and vehicle running costs, which are dealt with in 1.1.2(b) and 1.1.2(c) of this policy.

The maximum entitlement for incidental expenses is $200 per day. Claims for reimbursement must be accompanied by receipts or appropriate documentation.

Any other costs incurred by a Councillor in addition to the daily limits, are the responsibility of the individual Councillor.

4 MAYOR In addition to the facilities provided to the

Councillors, the following benefits apply to the Mayor:

●◗ Vehicle ●◗ Unrestricted use of a prestige vehicle (not

exceeding the luxury car tax threshold), including all factory fitted accessories and extras and all fuel, repairs, maintenance and running expenses associated with the vehicle. The vehicle is to be replaced at regular intervals in accordance with Council’s vehicle replacement policy.

●◗ Fuel Card ●◗ For use only with Mayoral vehicle. ●◗ Office ●◗ Food, soft drinks and alcoholic refreshments

for ceremonial and social purposes. Electronic equipment, stationery, furnishings and accessories.

●◗ Credit Card ●◗ For the payment of expenses

authorised under this policy.

5 DEpUTY MAYOR The Deputy Mayor may exercise any function of the

Mayor at the request of the Mayor or if the Mayor is prevented by illness, absence or otherwise from exercising the function or if there is a casual vacancy in the Office of Mayor.

Should this occur the Deputy Mayor will receive the facilities available to the Mayor set out in this policy, excluding the use of the Mayoral vehicle and credit card. The Mayoral vehicle and credit card will be provided to the Deputy Mayor when acting in the office of the Mayor for a continuous period of three months or more.

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6 OThER MATTERS6.1 Return of Equipment

Where appropriate and practicable Councillors are to return to Council, after the completion of their term of office or entering extended leave of absence or at the cessation of their civic duties, all facilities and equipment that have been allocated to them by Council.

Should a Councillor desire to keep any equipment allocated by Council, then this policy enables the Councillor to make application to the General Manger to purchase any such equipment. The General Manager will determine an agreed fair market price or written down value for the item of equipment.

6.2 Use of Council Resources

Councillors should be mindful of the provisions of the Code of Conduct when using Council resources. The Code of Conduct provides that Council resources must be used ethically, effectively, efficiently and carefully. Council property including intellectual property, official services, equipment and facilities must not be used for private benefit or gain. Council resources should not be used for re-election purposes or for political activities such as political party fundraising events.

It is acknowledged that incidental private use of Council equipment and facilities may occur from time to time. Such incidental private use is not subject to a compensatory payment by the Councillor to Council. However, if substantial private use of Council’s equipment and facilities occurs, Councillors will need to reimburse Council for the increased level of private use.

6.3 Disputes about Expenses and Facilities

Should dispute(s) arise about the provision of expenses and facilities the matter will be reported to the first available council meeting for determination.

6.4 General Expense Allowance

No provision for a “general” expense or allowance for Councillors is included in the policy.

Expenses or facilities not listed in this policy

Should a councillor request provision of a facility, equipment or the reimbursement of an expense not listed in this policy, formal Council approval is required.

7 GENERAL The Council may from time to time amend the

level of support, amount to be paid, and conditions applicable to the items under this policy or under subsequent policies adopted in accordance with Section 252 and 253 of the Local Government Act. Such amendments must occur by resolution of the Council.

COUNCILLOR EXpENSES

Item 2013-14

Fee Payments

To Mayor 38,160

To Councillors 182,254

Total Fee Payments 220,414

Total Expenses and Facilities 100,844

Including

- Office Equipment 6,250

- Telephone Calls 21,185

- Conference and Seminars 18,094

- Training 359

Delegations & Visits

Interstate 0

Overseas visits 0

Total Visits 0


In accordance with s.125 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) we are required to prepare an annual report on our obligations under the Act. This report provides information in accordance with s. 7 of the GIPA Regulations.

7 ANNUAL REpORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 125 OF ThE ACTThe annual report of an agency required to be prepared under section 125 of the Act must include the following:

(a) Details of the review carried out by the agency under section 7(3) of the Act during the reporting year and the details of any information made publicly available by the agency as a result of the review.

Reviews of Open Access information are carried out formally as part of other review programs, or informally as a result of new information being made available. ●◗ The Information Guide is reviewed annually. We have

reviewed our Information Guide and have published an updated Guide in accordance with s.21 of the Act.

●◗ Our Policy Register is reviewed twice annually. During the reporting year the Register has been reviewed and in excess of 170 policies have been amended, updated or removed as required. In addition, the Register is updated when new policies are adopted or existing policies amended as a result of a Council or Senior Management decision.

●◗ The Contracts Register has been comprehensively reviewed and updated by our Procurement team. Eight new contracts, which meet the GIPA criteria, were added to the register during the reporting year.

●◗ Our DA Tracker (the website tool for access to information about Development Applications) is updated daily and in excess of 2000 entries have been published to the Tracker in the reporting period.

●◗ At the determination of each formal GIPA application, a decision is made regarding its inclusion in the Disclosure Log. Most of our formal GIPA applications relate to historical information for specific properties

or insurance matters, which we consider would most likely not to be of interest to other members of the public. (GIPA Act s.25) One new entry was added to the Disclosure Log in the reporting year.

●◗ Our Corporate Communications team is very proactive in ensuring information of community interest is published on our website. e.g. current local affairs and events, documents on exhibition, all Council and Committees (including Community Advisory Committees) Agendas and Minutes, development application process, traffic committee information and community services and programs information. Where possible, information is translated into community languages.

(b) The total number of access applications received by the agency during the reporting year (including withdrawn applications but not including invalid applications)

A total of 50 access applications were received during the reporting year and none were withdrawn. Two applications were carried over from the previous reporting period.

Three applications were referred to the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) for review during the reporting period. In one case the decision from the review process was that the original determination be upheld. The second review request resulted in a recommendation by the Information Commissioner that a new decision be made by way of an internal review. The third review request relates to the new decision made as a result of the second review referred to above and is currently under assessment by the IPC. Completed reviews have been included in Table G below.

The number of applications received increased by 25% on the previous year however is on par with the average over the last five years under both the Freedom of Information and the GIPA Acts.

Our Open Access applications have remained steady at around ten a week. These requests are mainly for historical development application plans or information not available on our website or onsite files. Additionally, information is provided in response to customer

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enquiries at the counter when it is feasible and appropriate to do so.

(c) The total number of access applications received by the agency during the reporting year that the agency refused, either wholly or partly, because the application was for disclosure of information referred to in Schedule 1 of the Act (information of which there is conclusive

The Schedule 2 Tables follow:

Table A: Number of applications by type of applicant and outcome

Access granted in full

Access granted in part

Access refused in full

Information not held

Information already available

Refuse to deal with application

Refuse to confirm/deny whether information is held

Application withdrawn

Media 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Members of Parliament

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Private sector business

14 2 0 2 1 0 0 0

Not for profit organisations or community groups

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Members of the public (application by legal representative)

11 3 2 4 1 0 0 0

Members of the public (other)

16 5 3 5 0 0 0 0

presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure)

Two applications were refused on Schedule 1 grounds.

(d) Information, as set out in the form required by the tables in Schedule 2, relating to the access applications (in any) made to the agency during the reporting year.


Table B: Number of applications by type of application and outcome

Access granted in full

Access granted in part

Access refused in full

Information not held

Information already available

Refuse to deal with application

Refuse to confirm/deny whether information is held

Application withdrawn

Personal information applications

3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0

Access applications (other than personal information applications)

39 9 4 9 2 0 0 0

Access applications that are partly personal information applications and partly other

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Table C: Invalid applications

Reason for invalidity Number of applications

Application does not comply with formal requirements (section 41 of the Act) 1

Application is for excluded information of the agency (section 43 of the Act) 0

Application contravenes restraint order (section 110 of the Act) 0

Total number of invalid applications received 0

Invalid applications that subsequently became valid applications 1

Table D: Conclusive presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure: matters listed in Schedule 1 to Act

Number of times consideration used

Overriding secrecy laws 0

Cabinet information 0

Executive Council information 0

Contempt 0

Legal professional privilege 2

Excluded information 0

Documents affecting law enforcement and public safety 0

Transport safety 0

Adoption 0

Care and protection of children 0

Ministerial code of conduct 0

Aboriginal and environmental heritage 0

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Table E: Other public interest considerations against disclosure: matters listed in table to section 14 of Act

Number of occasions when application not successful

Responsible and effective government 2

Law enforcement and security 0

Individual rights, judicial processes and natural justice 10

Business interests of agencies and other persons 2

Environment, culture, economy and general matters 0

Secrecy provisions 2

Exempt documents under interstate Freedom of Information legislation 0

Table F: Timeliness Number of applications

Decided within the statutory timeframe (20 days plus any extensions) 52

Decided after 35 days (by agreement with applicant) 0

Not decided within time (deemed refusal) 0

Total 52

Table G: Number of applications reviewed under Part 5 of the Act (by type of review and outcome)

Decision varied Decision upheld Total

Internal review 0 0 0

Review by Information Commissioner 1 1 2

Internal review following recommendation under section 93 of Act

0 0 0

Review by ADT 0 0 0

Total 1 1 2

Table H: Applications for review under Part 5 of the Act (by type of applicant)

Number of applications for review

Applications by access applicants 2

Applications by persons to whom information the subject of access application relates (see section 54 of the Act)

0


pRIVACY AND pERSONAL INFORMATION pROTECTION ACT 1998No applications for review under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act were received in the reporting period.

We continue to acknowledge the importance of privacy and uphold the Information Protection Principals (IPPs), as stated in the Act, in all our transactions.

pUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES ACT 1994 Public authorities are required to report annually on their obligations under section 31 of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 1994 .

The Public Interest Disclosures Regulation 2011 outlines the information that must be included in our annual report.

Statistical information on Public Interest Disclosures (PIDs)

July 2013 – June 2014

Number of public officials who made PIDs

1

Number of PIDs received 1

Of PIDs received, number primarily about:

Corrupt conduct 1

Maladministration 0

Serious and substantial waste 0

Government information contravention

0

Local government pecuniary interest contravention

0

Number of PIDs finalized 1

COMMENTARY ON pID OBLIGATIONSOur Public Interest Disclosures policy was adopted by Council in September 2011. The policy has most recently been reviewed and amended in June 2014. The policy is published on both our internal and external websites and is available for public access.

Our staff have been made aware of the Public Interest Disclosures policy and the obligations and requirements of the Public Interest Disclosures Act by way of staff induction sessions and via items in the staff newsletter. The policy is also referred to in other policies such as the Code of Conduct.

COMpLAINT MANAGEMENTThe City of Canterbury aims to provide the best possible service to our customers. We are committed to addressing and resolving enquiries and complaints, improving customer service delivery and increasing community satisfaction.

While we hope that complaints do not arise, we recognise the value of complaints as an important tool in monitoring and responding to customer and community expectations, and providing quality services and facilities to residents and local businesses.

Complaints generally occur when your expectations have not been met. We aim to ensure that all complaints are dealt with in a timely and effective manner.

During the 2013-2014 financial year, we received 56 complaints from customers and residents of and resolved 53, the remainder are still under investigation.

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Conduct an audit of arts activities in Canterbury.

The Arts Audit commenced at the beginning of December 2013.

Prepare a Social Inclusion and Access Strategy.

This has been delayed until we receive notification about the NSW Disability Strategy and the implementation of Disability Action Plan requirements for Councils.

Investigate social media for customer service.

Options have been investigated, and a survey to determine the needs and views of residents and customers has been prepared. Actions will be included in our customer service strategy following replacement of the PABX system, scheduled to occur during 2014-15.

Undertake a review of rates and services and prepare application to IPART for Special Rate Variations.

Consultation was completed in early February 2014. An application to IPART was approved by Council at meeting on 13 February 2014, and lodged 24 February 2014. IPART approved our application for a Special Rate Variation, and council subsequently endorsed this in June 2014.

pRIORITY pROJECTS


LONG TERM GOAL 4.1 hEALThY FINANCES

COMMUNITY OUTCOMES:4.1.1 Our Council’s strong financial position is protected by long term planning and accurate reporting

4.1.2 Resources are available to deliver the services and infrastructure we need


●➡ Accounting administration – processed 11,621 transactions ü●➡ Administration of approved suppliers – 793 suppliers managed ü●➡ Creditor and payment services – made 25,471 supplier and creditor payments ü●➡ Debtor services – managed 1,872 outstanding accounts ü●➡ Financial reconciliations – competed 8 reconciliations ü●➡ Grant applications - submitted 15 applications ü●➡ Inventory management – processed 26,837 transactions ü●➡ Lease and licence administration - re-negotiated 11 leases ü●➡ Management reporting - prepared monthly financial reports ü●➡ Rates collection – issued 155,315 rates notices ü●➡ Cemetery administration – responded to 5 enquiries ü●➡ Execution of legal documents – reviewed and executied 18 documents ü

INITIATIVES COMpLETED:●✓ Continued the Drainage Reserve Sale Program●✓ Continued to implement Sponsorship policy and attracted community funding for events and festivals●✓ Reviewed policies and procedures for property and legal services.●✓ Continued to implement the Strategic Property Portfolio Policy.●✓ Review as policies and procedures for hire of sports fields, halls and other facilities.●✓ Updated procedures for submitting grant applications.

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STRATEGY MEASURES:


Strategy: Provide long term financial planning financial advice and budgeting and financial control to ensure Council can meet its financial commitments at all times●➡ Debt service ratio 1.6% 5.00% ü

●➡ Current ratio 1.99 3 ü

Strategy: Increase local sponsorship in our festivals and events●➡ Sponsorship ($ per quarter) 30,000 25,000 ü

Strategy: Research negotiate and complete all transactions and facilitate the provision of expert advice associated with the acquisition sale lease license and hire of Council’s real property assets●➡ Occupancy rate of tenantable buildings 92% 95% ü

LONG TERM GOAL 4.2 ENGAGED COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY OUTCOMES:4.2.1 We work with our Council to advocate with impact about key local issues

4.2.2 Our Council values and encourages active community participation

4.2.3 We can obtain the information and advice we need about issues that affect us

4.2.4 We can obtain the information we need about the services, facilities and programs our Council offers


●➡ Advisory committee support – facilitated 25 advisory committee meetings ü●➡ Annual report – prepared annual report ü●➡ Civics education program – held 1 civics education programs ü●➡ Community newsletter – 2 community newsletters issued ü●➡ Council column – published 48 council columns ü●➡ Customer enquiry handling – responded to 133,000 enquiries ü●➡ Demographic information – responded to 17 requests for information ü●➡ E-newsletter – published 59 newsletters ü●➡ Information Stalls – held 11 information stalls ü●➡ Library Information – answered 34,648 Reference and Local / Family History queries ü●➡ Mapping Information – provided 569 maps and 748 responses to information requests ü●➡ Media assistance – provided responses to 96 enquiries ü●➡ Media releases – issued 181 media releases ü●➡ Website and intranet maintenance – 1,675 updates ü


INITIATIVES COMpLETED:●✓ Implemented a plan based on the outcomes of the 2013 Youth Summit in partnership with the Canterbury Youth Council.●✓ Continued to implement new forms of communication including online forms online surveys and blogs.●✓ Undertook a Library consultation program in preparation for Library and Life Long Learning Strategy.●✓ Advocated for implementation of e-lodgement facilities including recording and reporting of the number of customers

requesting such services and the type of services requested.●✓ Continued to implement new forms of communication such as Web 2.0 technologies access to online services and

dissemination of information via an improving website and electronic newsletters.●✓ Developed and distributed to our residents a magnet which lists all Community Safety and Emergency Service contact

details.●✓ Implemented risk treatment actions including continuation of WH&S briefings at team meetings progressive installation

of more ergonomic equipment (as items reach end of their useful life) and electronic DA lodgement (RISK).●✓ Conducted quarterly meetings to support our Emerging Communities groups.●✓ Provided backup to Records by rostering customer service officers when resources are available.●✓ Provide information to young people on a range of programs and services which they can access.●✓ Provided support for the purchase of handsets and equipment maintenance and upgrade of fixed line telephone system.●✓ Scanned historic aerial photos and loaded these into our Geographical Information System.●✓ Started a Facebook page and Blog for teens (15-18 yrs).●✓ Translated WW1 collection website into community languages.

STRATEGY MEASURES:


Strategy: Promote access and equity and advocate for the people of our community●➡ Resolution of priority issues raised by Advisory Committees 100% 90% ✓

Strategy: Ongoing engagement and consultation are used as aids to ensure library collections and services meet community needs●➡ Community satisfaction with library events and programs 95% 90% ✓

●➡ Community selection and Reference Group meetings held 9 9 ✓

Strategy: Implement activities to inform residents business community groups and associations and staff●➡ Website visitors (per quarter) 115,200 105,000 ✓

●➡ Track your DA views (per quarter) 5,340 3,500 ✓

Strategy: Provide relevant information to people on issues that affect them●➡ Clients seen by Salvos Legal 377 400 ✓

●➡ Educational sessions organised by ECRC member groups 3 4 ✓

Strategy: Facilitate the ongoing relationship between council and our community and customers by providing accurate and timely information and access to services●➡ Enquiries resolved in the customer service centre 91% 83% ✓

●➡ Telephone Help Desk enquiries resolved within 5 days 97% 90% ✓

Strategy: Our Libraries achieve a level of high visibility and public awareness through comprehensive communications strategies●➡ Number of council columns and published media releases

mentioning library events and programs (year to date)103 60 ✓

Strategy: Our Libraries provide timely and accurate information services●➡ Number of information queries (year to date) 32,904 30,000 ✓

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LONG TERM GOAL 4.3 EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE

COMMUNITY OUTCOMES:4.3.1 Our Council’s leadership and operations are honest, transparent and accountable

4.3.2 Our Council creates infrastructure that meets our needs, works well and is built to last

4.3.3 Our Council’s plans and policy provide clear direction

4.3.4 Our Council manages its exposure to risk responsibly

4.3.5 Our Council complies with its legislative obligations


●➡ Access to information requests – PPIP Act – processed nil requests ü●➡ Access to information requests (formal) – GIPA Act – processed 46 requests ü●➡ Assets - investigations – completed 824 investigations ü●➡ Assets - completed annual review of Infrastructure Renewal Plan ü●➡ Assets – prepared Rolling Works Program for next four years●➡ Assets – managed 13 major projects●➡ Assets - completed annual road network asset survey ü●➡ Assets - Design production – produced 16 designs in house, managed 28 design projects ü●➡ Assets - Design project management – managed 13 major projects ü●➡ Assets - Mapping of asset information – collected data for 1 asset classes ü●➡ Assets - Project design briefs – prepared 95 design briefs ü●➡ Assets - reporting and information – completed annual report ü●➡ Assets - Signage replacement – replaced 77 street name signs ü●➡ Assets - Vehicle crossings– provided 383 quotations ü●➡ Certification of survey plans – certified 48 survey plans ü●➡ Complaints handling – handled 17 complaints ü●➡ Council meetings – supported 96 meetings ü●➡ Customer requests – responded to 12,416 requests ü●➡ Document archiving and disposal – archived or disposed of 7,319 files ü●➡ Grant administration – administered 6 programs ü●➡ Incoming document processing – processed 39,396 documents and 5,450 A0 plans ü●➡ Internal Audit – conducted 8 reviews ü●➡ Open access information (informal) – GIPA Act – processed 15 requests ü●➡ Policy register maintenance – updated 85 policies ü●➡ Publication Guide – GIPA Act – completed annual review ü●➡ Risk identification and analysis – facilitated 77 assessments ü●➡ Risk management committee support – facilitated 3 meetings ü●➡ Risk management training and awareness – conducted 58 activities ü●➡ Survey plans – certified 76 survey plans ü●➡ Tender processing – supervised 13 major tenders ü


INITIATIVES COMpLETED:●✓ Continued to implement the procurement roadmap.●✓ Maintained the strategic procurement and stores page on councils intranet.●✓ Maintained Public Interest Disclosures policy and procedures for compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act and

Regulations.●✓ Maintained staff awareness mechanisms for compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act and Regulations.●✓ Prepared plans to provide feasibility costs for projects in rolling works program.●✓ Continued condition assessment and risk management planning for assets.●✓ Contributed to SSROC Public Works working Group●✓ Revised the City Assets Plan.●✓ Updated systems for asset management.●✓ Monitored cost-shifting and grant creep.●✓ Prepared and submitted an application to IPART for a Special Rate Variation.●✓ Updated and implemented the four year program of integrated planning activities.●✓ Update documentation for planning and reporting processes.●✓ Developed and implemented Property Insurance Claims guidelines●✓ Documented all Risk Management administration procedures.●✓ Responded to feedback from the biennial records survey.●✓ Continued to implement Electronic Document Management System throughout the organisation.●✓ Continued centralising all council records into the corporate records system.●✓ Implemented a review of delegation instruments.●✓ Implemented compliance register reporting process. ●✓ Increased awareness of policy responsibility and compliance.●✓ Maintained council’s contracts register in accordance with the GIPA Act.●✓ Updated and maintained a complaint management register and reported performance monthly.

STRATEGY MEASURES:


Strategy: Facilitate operational accountability and transparency●➡ Governance Health Check Aggregate Score 94% 90% ü

Strategy: Monitor implementation of the corporate risk management program●➡ Number of Risk Assessments & Reviews completed 72 22 ü●➡ Number of Risk Management Training & Awareness activities completed 30 22 ü

Strategy: Ensure legal compliance through the effective administration of policies●➡ Number of guidance documents available on the Intranet 18 18 ü●➡ Currency of policy documents - average age in years 1.9 2 ü

Strategy: Ensure legal compliance through reporting of contracts●➡ All relevant contracts are listed in a Contracts Register 100% 100% ü

Strategy: Create, maintain, archive, and dispose of Council records providing appropriate access to internal and external customers and ensuring retention of corporate memory●➡ Documents registered into Data Works 38,953 40,000 ü●➡ Percentage of tasks completed on-time across the organisation 91% 70% ü

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Our commitment to improving Council is reflected in the internal

workings of our organisation as well as how we relate to our local

community. A priority for Council has been having qualified staff

in all roles and ensuring staff undertake appropriate training and

development to ensure the ongoing delivery of quality services and

projects that meet the needs of our local community.

Another focus is ensuring our IT and administrative systems are

cutting edge to ensure the most effective and efficient internal

operations and delivery of service to the community.

Over the past financial year we have worked hard to ensure that

we are on target to meeting our long-term goals, as detailed in our

Community Strategic Plan: Efficient Services; Responsible Employer;

Well-maintained Equipment.

STRATEGIC SERVICE REVIEW PROGRAM

Work continued on the functional review of our Operational City Works, Waste and Cleaning, Asset Planning, and Design and Traffic work areas. This included presenting the outcomes of the review and the resulting new draft structure to staff, the union and the joint consultative committee as part of our commitment to consulting with and listening to key stakeholder groups. A decision on the final structure and its implementation is approaching.

We engaged a consultancy firm to undertake a review of the Regulatory Services section with a view to identifying opportunities for improvement. The process included a review of the current state, a detailed stakeholder engagement piece and external benchmarking to inform a report to Council. The outcomes of the review, including proposed changes to the organisational structure, will shortly be presented to staff, the unions and the joint consultative committee for review and feedback.

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A consultancy group also undertook a review of our Library Services, with a particular focus on organisational structure, service lines and delivery. Adopting a project methodology similar to the one described above for Regulatory Services, a detailed review took place.

Recommendations and reporting to Council is expected shortly.

STAFF LEARNING ANd dEVELOPMENTDuring 2013-2014, City of Canterbury continued to build individual and organisational capability through the development and implementation of tailored learning and development programs for all staff. The details of the City of Canterbury Learning and Development Program can be found in our annual Learning and Development Schedule, which sets out the processes and programs we implement to ensure we have capable and appropriately-skilled staff in place to deliver the services and priorities that Council sets before us.

Staff – particularly Works staff - also undertook practical training courses for continuing good performance in work, health and safety.

WORK, hEALTh ANd SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM In recent years we have researched, designed, developed and implemented our Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Policy and a comprehensive suite of WHS Management System Procedures.

In 2013-2014, we embarked on an improvement program targeting the other two components of our Safety System Structure; Risk Control Procedures, and Safe Work Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures. This improvement program was encapsulated in the WHS Management Plan 2013-2014, with quarterly reporting to Executive against established targets.

Achievement of all WHS Objectives and Targets for 2013-2014 is indicative that Council is now benefitting from the increased focus on WHS. Of particular note was the significant reduction to the incidence of workers’ compensation claims (50%) and lost time injuries (57%), which in turn generated savings to our workers’ compensation premium of approximately $400,000.00.

EEO MANAGEMENT PLAN 2013-2016The City of Canterbury’s Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan 2013-16 was developed in consultation with the Joint Consultative Committee and the Executive Management Team and was prepared in accordance with the provisions outlined in Section 345 of the Local Government Act.

Council continued implementation of its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan during 2013-2014. The Plan aims to promote equal employment opportunities for all employees via a series of initiatives linked to program areas such as recruitment and on-boarding as well as learning and development. As such, we are confident this Plan will enable us to continue to strengthen our efforts to develop a culture that is supportive of employment equity and diversity principles and work towards best practice concerning equal employment opportunity matters.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Awareness training was conducted for all new employees as part of the Canterbury Way Corporate Induction Program.

SALARY ANd PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The new Salary and Performance Management System is now in its second year of operation. It more clearly aligns individual performance objectives with our Community Strategic Planning documents in conjunction with providing a pathway to build the skills, knowledge and capacity of our staff.

WORKPLACE RELATIONSThroughout 2013-2014, tailored advice and coaching was provided to managers covering corporate policies and industrial/employment instruments.

Effective management of all employee relations and industrial relations issues and the timely resolution of all such cases ensured no matters were referred to other jurisdictions for resolution.

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PROCUREMENTProcurement is an important part of our business operations. Our procurement capability has improved significantly across all elements and our compliance with contract establishment and use of approved suppliers has increased from 8% to 65%. This has resulted in real and measurable savings of at least $1.1 million over the past two years.

Since 2011, we have focused primarily on the compliance aspect of Council’s procurement activities, in particular ensuring compliance with legislation and our Procurement Policy. We have now reached a high level of compliance and have started deriving more value from our procurement activities, which can be seen by the savings we have achieved over the past two years. The success of our procurement program was recently highlighted when our Procurement Co-ordinator was awarded the NSW Procurement Professional of the year by NSW Local Government Procurement.

PROPERTY PORTFOLIOWe are reviewing all parcels of land that we own to establish how its civic usefulness and how it contributes to our strategic goals. Land that is found not to be meeting these requirements will be disposed of and funds from sale used to purchase land that contributes to our goals and can provide an income stream. A total of 31 parcels of land are currently under review or have been reviewed under the Strategy. Three properties have been solid following a Council resolution and a further four are scheduled to be sold.

Council has also resolved that seven parcels of land be reclassified from Community Land to Operational Land so that they can be considered for sale in the future. A planning proposal has been sent to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure requesting that the reclassification of the land be assessed through the gateway process.

INTERNAL AUdITOur Audit Committee endorsed a three year audit plan in 2013. The plan includes 24 audits to be completed over the three year period. The plan is reviewed annually. During the last 12 months we have completed the following audits:

1. Review of Corporate Project Management methodology;

2. Review of WHS compliance across Council;

3. Review of actual expenditure against budget;

4. Review of development applications approved by staff under delegation of authority;

5. Review of revenue and receipts received from Tennis Court operations;

6. Review of development assessments;

7. Review of Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan; and

8. Review of Corruption and Fraud Prevention policy and procedures.

Our risk based internal audit plan has been a major factor in improving our business processes, reducing our major risks and improving our service to customers. It has become an important part of our operations at Council.

SERVICE RECOGNITION PROGRAMThe Service Recognition Program continues to formally recognise the achievement of key employee service milestones, creating a greater sense of employee engagement and loyalty.


CORPORATE LEAdERShIP CUP The City of Canterbury once again participated in the Corporate Leadership Cup, hosted this year by Randwick City Council. The annual competition was held between six councils - Canterbury, Harden Shire, Temora, Randwick, Sutherland and our sister city, Cobar.

The City of Canterbury was represented by two teams, each with four team members – plus two team mentors who coached and assisted the teams with their performance. The program is based on real life scenarios faced by local government and encourages staff development, professional development and presentation skills.

While Randwick City Council took out the Cup in 2013, the hard work and commitment of the City of Canterbury teams to the Corporate Leadership Cup over the two days, and the preceding weeks, was outstanding. A great time was had by all involved.

INFORMATION TEChNOLOGYThis financial year we upgraded our information technology systems across the organisation including the successful upgrade of our financial system JDE. Both the Business Applications and Infrastructure Teams continued to provide high level, efficient support and training.

Members of the Business Application Team made strong progress with all of our core business applications and the Infrastructure Team consistently provided an excellent technical support service across the organisation.

SENIOR STAFF REMUNERATIONFor the period 2013-2014, four employees were designated to be senior staff under the Local Government Act 1993. Under their contracts, senior staff are, among other things, expected to attend all Council meetings and be on call. Remuneration is in packaged form and comprises cash, car, fringe benefits tax and superannuation.

The remuneration packages of senior staff as at 30 June 2014 were as follows:

Salary SuperNon-Cash

BenefitFBT

General Manager

$286,380 $28,631 $15,000 $13,419

Director Corporate Services

$167,895 $39,898 $15,000 $7,596

Director City Works

$172,965 $17,857 $15,000 $8,627

Dircetor City Planning

$180,467 $18,570 $15,000 $8,512

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Continue the Services Review ProgramA review of the outcomes of the service review projects completed to date has been undertaken.

Implement outcomes from the EEO SurveyAll planned initiatives are complete. In addition an EEO survey for all new employees upon commencement as part of their commencement process is being developed.

Implement the online Injury Management System

The system has now been installed and tested, and became operational during Quarter 4.

Implement new IT systems

A complete review of the strategic plan is in progress. This will include more interviews with internal stakeholders to better align the plan with Council goals. The first phase of the Citrix upgrade is in progress and 95% of all new servers have been virtualised. A major upgrade of JDE financial system has been completed.

PRIORITY PROJECTS


LONG TERM GOAL 5.1 EFFICIENT SERVICES

COMMUNITY OUTCOMES5.1.1 Our Council provides reliable services that represent value for money

INITIATIVES COMPLETEd:✓✓ Created Library Volunteer Strategy.

✓✓ Introduced new and up-to-date mobile devices.

✓✓ Continue to facilitate implementation of outcomes from the Service Review Program.

STRATEGY MEASURES:


Strategy: Our Libraries enable a culture of continual improvement and best practice

✓➡ Items per capita 1.1 1.1 ü

✓➡ Total expenditure per capita $30.93 $36.00 ü

✓➡ Library materials expenditure per capita $3.43 $3.85 ü

Strategy: Our Libraries optimise service delivery through access to diverse electronic resources and enhanced technology

✓➡ Number of online transactions - reservations and renewals 85,061 65,000 ü

✓➡ Online database sessions 46,112 20,000 ü

Strategy: Ensure learning and development solutions add value

✓➡ Customer satisfaction measured by survey (out of 10) 8.4 7.5 ü

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

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LONG TERM GOAL 5.2 RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYER

COMMUNITY OUTCOMES5.2.1 Our Council employs skilled people who work safely and enthusiastically


✓➡ Induction – facilitated four 3-day ‘Canterbury Way’ programs ü

✓➡ Learning and development plans - reviewed all plans ü

✓➡ Payroll – issued weekly payments to staff ü

✓➡ Recruitment and selection – appropriately engaged 50 new staff ü

✓➡ Provision of HR advice – responded to 482 requests for assistance ü

✓➡ Undertook annual Salary and Performance Management Assessments ü

✓➡ Workplace health and safety – policy maintenance, safety risk assessments and injury management

ü

INITIATIVES COMPLETEd:✓✓ Completed salary and performance management system training for all staff.

✓✓ Implemented new online Injury Management System.

✓✓ Implemented SSROC measures to create efficiencies.

✓✓ Supported organisation to undertake Service Reviews.

✓✓ Prepared annual WHS Management Plan.

✓✓ Reviewed and updated Safe Work Procedures in accordance with agreed schedule.

✓✓ Undertook annual review of the Corporate Induction Program.

✓✓ Review HR policies in accordance with the Policy Register.

STRATEGY MEASURES:


Strategy: Improve driver behaviour and fleet safety

✓➡ Vehicle accident frequency - driver at fault ratio 41% 45% ü

✓➡ Total vehicle accidents 55 115 ü

✓➡ Vehicle accident frequency - driver not at fault ratio 24% 40% ü

✓➡ Repair costs - under excess claims $19,000 $70,000 ü

✓➡ Repair costs - over excess claims $19,000 $50,000 ü

Strategy: Maintain a safe workplace

✓➡ Average time lost per injury 9 31 ü

✓➡ Complete post incident reviews for all incidents ✓➡ 100% 100% ü

✓➡ Implement corrective actions for all significant risk incidents ✓➡ 100% 100% ü


LONG TERM GOAL 5.3 WELL MAINTAINEd EQUIPMENT

COMMUNITY OUTCOMES5.3.1 Our Council has modern, safe, and well maintained facilities plant and equipment


✓➡ Building maintenance - completed 5,051 maintenance projects ü

✓➡ Business Continuity – completed one Business Continuity Plan ü

✓➡ Council building cleaning - cleaned all buildings daily ü

✓➡ IT systems maintenance – responded to 3,062 requests ü

✓➡ Plant replacement - 25 plant purchases or replacements ü

✓➡ Security – managed contract monitoring of 27 facilities ü

✓➡ Security risk reviews – prepared 18 reports ü

✓➡ Vehicle and plant maintenance - serviced 502 vehicles and items of plant ü

INITIATIVES COMPLETEd:✓✓ Implemented IT Strategic Plan projects.

✓✓ Continued to develop web based mapping services.

✓✓ Completed mapping update data filtering project.

✓✓ Provided training for staff on IT policies and procedures.

✓✓ Review effectiveness of existing security measures.

✓✓ Upgraded communication links to Works depot.

STRATEGY MEASURES:


Strategy: Safeguard Council’s assets staff and customers by coordinating effective and appropriate security arrangements

✓➡ Security Reviews completed 21 4 ü

✓➡ Security incidents reported to the security coordinator within 24 hours 35% 70% !

Strategy: Implement IT infrastructure applications and systems that are functional flexible cost-effective and environmentally-friendly

✓➡ Customer requests resolved within SLA requirements 90% 85% ü

APPENDIXFINANCIALS

Canterbury City Council [ABN: 55 150 306 339]

GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2014

Place Council's Vision orMission Statement here……

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Financial Statements 2014

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Canterbury City Council

General Purpose Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Contents

1. Understanding Council's Financial Statements

2. Statement by Councillors & Management

3. Primary Financial Statements:

- Income Statement- Statement of Comprehensive Income- Statement of Financial Position- Statement of Changes in Equity- Statement of Cash Flows

4. Notes to the Financial Statements

5. Independent Auditor's Reports:

- On the Financial Statements (Sect 417 [2]) - On the Conduct of the Audit (Sect 417 [3])

Overview

(i) These financial statements are General Purpose Financial Statements and cover the consolidated operationsfor Canterbury City Council.

(ii) Canterbury City Council is a body politic of NSW, Australia - being constituted as a Local Government areaby proclamation and is duly empowered by the Local Government Act (LGA) 1993 of NSW.

Council's Statutory Charter is detailed in Paragraph 8 of the LGA and includes giving Council;

the ability to provide goods, services & facilities, and to carry out activities appropriate to the current & futureneeds of the local community and of the wider public,

the responsibility for administering regulatory requirements under the LGA and

a role in the management, improvement and development of the resources in the area.

A description of the nature of Council's operations and its principal activities are provided in Note 2(b).

(iii) All figures presented in these financial statements are presented in Australian Currency.

(iv) These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Council on 30 September 2014.Council has the power to amend and reissue these financial statements.

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Notes to the Financial Statementsfor the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Understanding Council's Financial Statements

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Introduction

Each year, individual Local Governments across NSW are required to present a set of audited financial statements to their Council & Community.

What you will find in the Statements

The financial statements set out the financial performance, financial position & cash flows of Council for the financial year ended 30 June 2014.

The format of the financial statements is standard across all NSW Councils and complies with both the accounting & reporting requirements of Australian Accounting Standards and requirements as set down by the Office of Local Government.

About the Councillor/Management Statement

The financial statements must be certified by Senior staff as "presenting fairly" the Council's financial results for the year, and are required to be adopted by Council - ensuring both responsibility for & ownership of the financial statements.

About the Primary Financial Statements

The financial statements incorporate 5 "primary" financial statements:

1. The Income Statement Summarises Council's financial performance for the year, listing all income & expenses.

This statement also displays Council's original adopted budget to provide a comparison between what was projected and what actually occurred.

2. The Statement of Comprehensive Income Primarily records changes in the fair values of Council's Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment.

3. The Statement of Financial Position A 30 June snapshot of Council's financial position indicating its Assets, Liabilities & “Net Wealth”.

4. The Statement of Changes in Equity The overall change for the year (in dollars) of Council's "Net Wealth".

5. The Statement of Cash Flows Indicates where Council's cash came from and where it was spent.

This statement also displays Council's original adopted budget to provide a comparison between what was projected and what actually occurred.

About the Notes to the Financial Statements

The Notes to the financial statements provide greater detail and additional information on the 5 primary financial statements.

About the Auditor's Reports

Council's financial statements are required to be audited by external accountants (that generally specialize in Local Government).

In NSW, the Auditor provides 2 audit reports:

1. An opinion on whether the financial statements present fairly the Council's financial performance & position, &

2. Their observations on the conduct of the Audit including commentary on the Council's financial performance & financial position.

Who uses the Financial Statements ?

The financial statements are publicly available documents & must be presented at a Council meeting between 7 days & 5 weeks after the date of the Audit Report.

Submissions from the public can be made to Council up to 7 days subsequent to the public presentation of the financial statements.

Council is required to forward an audited set of financial statements to the Office of Local Government.


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This Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes. page 4


Income Statement for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Income from Continuing OperationsRevenue:Rates & Annual ChargesUser Charges & FeesInterest & Investment RevenueOther RevenuesGrants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes 2

Grants & Contributions provided for Capital PurposesOther Income:Net gains from the disposal of assets

Total Income from Continuing Operations

Expenses from Continuing OperationsEmployee Benefits & On-CostsBorrowing CostsMaterials & ContractsDepreciation & AmortisationOther ExpensesNet Losses from the Disposal of Assets

Total Expenses from Continuing Operations

Operating Result from Continuing Operations

Net Operating Result for the Year

Net Operating Result attributable to Council

Net Operating Result for the year before Grants andContributions provided for Capital Purposes

Original Budget as approved by Council - refer Note 16Financial Assistance Grants for 13/14 are lower, reflecting a timing difference due to a change in how the grant is paid - refer Note 3 (e)2

4a

163

101,340

42,135547

28,0509,924

5,784

4e-

Budget 1

4c

3e,f

14,737

5,784

5,784

13,4164d

5

4b

5

7,8522,1793,342

12,687

2,3703,733

43,307

1,133

107,736

10,6986,874

-

2014

1,584

3,660

7,102

4,12013,202

3b

Notes

3a

3d3c

3e,f

300

1

(1,967)

(5,627)

(1,967)

48329,781

70,785

102,719

(1,967)

-

100,753

47,428

11,00014,027

97,577

10,159

10,159

10,159

95,556

Actual 2013

(1,090)

68,406

10,82029,484

Actual 2014

550

9,796

71,0538,953

363




Statement of Financial Positionas at 30 June 2014

$ '000

ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash & Cash EquivalentsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesOtherTotal Current Assets

Non-Current AssetsInvestmentsReceivablesInfrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentIntangible AssetsTotal Non-Current Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesPayablesBorrowingsProvisionsTotal Current Liabilities

Non-Current LiabilitiesBorrowingsProvisionsTotal Non-Current Liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net Assets

EQUITYRetained EarningsRevaluation Reserves

Total Equity

6b

8

7

Notes

976,889

13,159

6b

8

10

68,811

2014

908,078

10

20

10

20

1,401

935,276

415,301

935,276

55,547

6,000

36

1,441

41,613

Actual

79

42,000

34,906

425,460

6,707 8,093

43,222

35,129

339

925,117

509,816

7,769

912,792

968,339

13,1731,342

20,61420,346

23,49827,000

4,653

25

10

925,117509,816

10

302229 227

905,355

3,000

6,368324

2013Actual

6a 21,284

57903,580

645

1,401

4,520





Statement of Comprehensive Income for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Net Operating Result for the year (as per Income statement)

Other Comprehensive Income:

Amounts which will not be reclassified subsequently to the Operating Result Gain (loss) on revaluation of I,PP&ETotal Items which will not be reclassified subsequentlyto the Operating Result

Amounts which will be reclassified subsequently to the Operating Resultwhen specific conditions are metNil

Total Other Comprehensive Income for the year

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

Total Comprehensive Income attributable to Council

Notes

20b (ii)

2014

-

10,159

10,159

-

10,159

Actual

91,200

2013

91,200

5,784

- 91,200

96,984

96,984

Actual




Statement of Changes in Equity for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Opening Balance (as per Last Year's Audited Accounts)

a. Correction of Prior Period Errorsb. Changes in Accounting Policies (prior year effects)

Revised Opening Balance (as at 1/7/13)

c. Net Operating Result for the Year

d. Other Comprehensive Income - Revaluations : IPP&E Asset Revaluation Rsve - Revaluations: Other Reserves - Transfers to Income Statement - Impairment (loss) reversal relating to I,PP&EOther Comprehensive Income

Total Comprehensive Income (c&d)

e. Distributions to/(Contributions from) Non-controlling Interests

f. Transfers between Equity

Equity - Balance at end of the reporting period

$ '000










Earnings

Non-

Notes

2014

-20b (ii)

20b (ii)

-20 (c)

-

415,301

-

10,159

415,301-20 (d)

-

10,159

20b (ii)

2013

-5,784

409,517

-418,616

418,616-

20 (d) -

Earnings (Refer 20b)

-

-

--

Interest

---

91,200-

91,200

-

-

-

-

91,200 96,984

20b (ii)

20b (ii)

20b (ii)

-

925,117

5,784

20b (ii)

509,816

Retained

20b (ii) -

Notes

409,517

20 (c) -

--

425,460

-

415,301 509,816 -

--

-- - -

-

925,117

(Refer 20b)

925,117

925,117-

--

10,159

--

-

--

--

-

-

-

-

-509,816

-

--

-

-

935,276

--

-

Equity

91,200

828,133

-

-

828,133

828,133-

-

-

-

91,200

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

925,117-

-

-

10,159

925,117

Equity

-

Interest

935,276

-

Council controllingInterest

---

-- -

-

--

91,200-

96,984-

-

-

Interest

-

5,784

Non-

10,159

10,159

-

Retained Reserves Total

Total

509,816

-

Reserves Council controlling

-

91,200

5,784

828,133

-

-

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$ '000



TOTAL ASSETS



TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net Assets


Total Equity

6b

8

7

Notes

976,889

13,159

6b

8

10

68,811

2014

908,078

10

20

10

20

1,401

935,276

415,301

935,276

55,547

6,000

36

1,441

41,613

Actual

79

42,000

34,906

425,460

6,707 8,093

43,222

35,129

339

925,117

509,816

7,769

912,792

968,339

13,1731,342

20,61420,346

23,49827,000

4,653

25

10

925,117509,816

10

302229 227

905,355

3,000

6,368324

2013Actual

6a 21,284

57903,580

645

1,401

4,520





$ '000



TOTAL ASSETS



TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net Assets


Total Equity

6b

8

7

Notes

976,889

13,159

6b

8

10

68,811

2014

908,078

10

20

10

20

1,401

935,276

415,301

935,276

55,547

6,000

36

1,441

41,613

Actual

79

42,000

34,906

425,460

6,707 8,093

43,222

35,129

339

925,117

509,816

7,769

912,792

968,339

13,1731,342

20,61420,346

23,49827,000

4,653

25

10

925,117509,816

10

302229 227

905,355

3,000

6,368324

2013Actual

6a 21,284

57903,580

645

1,401

4,520






$ '000










$ '000










Earnings

Non-

Notes

2014

-20b (ii)

20b (ii)

-20 (c)

-

415,301

-

10,159

415,301-20 (d)

-

10,159

20b (ii)

2013

-5,784

409,517

-418,616

418,616-

20 (d) -


-

-

--

Interest

---

91,200-

91,200

-

-

-

-

91,200 96,984

20b (ii)

20b (ii)

20b (ii)

-

925,117

5,784

20b (ii)

509,816

Retained

20b (ii) -

Notes

409,517

20 (c) -

--

425,460

-

415,301 509,816 -

--

-- - -

-

925,117

(Refer 20b)

925,117

925,117-

--

10,159

--

-

--

--

-

-

-

-

-509,816

-

--

-

-

935,276

--

-

Equity

91,200

828,133

-

-

828,133

828,133-

-

-

-

91,200

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

925,117-

-

-

10,159

925,117

Equity

-

Interest

935,276

-


---

-- -

-

--

91,200-

96,984-

-

-

Interest

-

5,784

Non-

10,159

10,159

-


Total

509,816

-


-

91,200

5,784

828,133

-

-





$ '000










$ '000










Earnings

Non-

Notes

2014

-20b (ii)

20b (ii)

-20 (c)

-

415,301

-

10,159

415,301-20 (d)

-

10,159

20b (ii)

2013

-5,784

409,517

-418,616

418,616-

20 (d) -


-

-

--

Interest

---

91,200-

91,200

-

-

-

-

91,200 96,984

20b (ii)

20b (ii)

20b (ii)

-

925,117

5,784

20b (ii)

509,816

Retained

20b (ii) -

Notes

409,517

20 (c) -

--

425,460

-

415,301 509,816 -

--

-- - -

-

925,117

(Refer 20b)

925,117

925,117-

--

10,159

--

-

--

--

-

-

-

-

-509,816

-

--

-

-

935,276

--

-

Equity

91,200

828,133

-

-

828,133

828,133-

-

-

-

91,200

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

925,117-

-

-

10,159

925,117

Equity

-

Interest

935,276

-


---

-- -

-

--

91,200-

96,984-

-

-

Interest

-

5,784

Non-

10,159

10,159

-


Total

509,816

-


-

91,200

5,784

828,133

-

-

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Statement of Cash Flows for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesReceipts:Rates & Annual ChargesUser Charges & FeesInvestment & Interest Revenue ReceivedGrants & ContributionsBonds, Deposits & Retention amounts receivedOtherPayments:Employee Benefits & On-CostsMaterials & ContractsBorrowing CostsBonds, Deposits & Retention amounts refundedOtherNet Cash provided (or used in) Operating Activities

Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesReceipts:Sale of Investment SecuritiesSale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentPayments:Purchase of Investment SecuritiesPurchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentNet Cash provided (or used in) Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesReceipts:Proceeds from Borrowings & AdvancesPayments:Repayment of Borrowings & AdvancesNet Cash Flow provided (used in) Financing Activities

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents

plus: Cash & Cash Equivalents - beginning of year

Cash & Cash Equivalents - end of the year

Additional Information:

plus: Investments on hand - end of year

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments

Please refer to Note 11 for information on the following:- Non Cash Financing & Investing Activities.- Financing Arrangements.- Net cash flow disclosures relating to any Discontinued Operations

(483) (547)(550)(32,541)(43,683)

(16,648)11b

66,284

45,000

(19,966)

-

21,284

23,498

(2,214)

(1,342)

56,498

23,498

(879)

22,658

931

840

33,000

(21,000)

2,146 441

19,094 17,701

12,55727,000

(9,790)(17,792)

1,810

(1,342)

(47,428)

21,221

Budget

70,785

-16,862

2014

7,1021,584

(29,781)

(809)

4,120

-

2,048

8,733(14,027)

11a782

33

(809)

749

(7,892)

11a

-

(10,661)

722

-(10,112)(39,000)

Actual

643 931

9,953

(16,225)

2,3068,6851,945

(41,887)

6,449

21,059

68,292

(30,420)

7,006

(174) (158)

Notes

71,138

20132014Actual

6b




Statement of Cash Flows for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesReceipts:Rates & Annual ChargesUser Charges & FeesInvestment & Interest Revenue ReceivedGrants & ContributionsBonds, Deposits & Retention amounts receivedOtherPayments:Employee Benefits & On-CostsMaterials & ContractsBorrowing CostsBonds, Deposits & Retention amounts refundedOtherNet Cash provided (or used in) Operating Activities

Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesReceipts:Sale of Investment SecuritiesSale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentPayments:Purchase of Investment SecuritiesPurchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentNet Cash provided (or used in) Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesReceipts:Proceeds from Borrowings & AdvancesPayments:Repayment of Borrowings & AdvancesNet Cash Flow provided (used in) Financing Activities

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents

plus: Cash & Cash Equivalents - beginning of year

Cash & Cash Equivalents - end of the year

Additional Information:

plus: Investments on hand - end of year

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments

Please refer to Note 11 for information on the following:- Non Cash Financing & Investing Activities.- Financing Arrangements.- Net cash flow disclosures relating to any Discontinued Operations

(483) (547)(550)(32,541)(43,683)

(16,648)11b

66,284

45,000

(19,966)

-

21,284

23,498

(2,214)

(1,342)

56,498

23,498

(879)

22,658

931

840

33,000

(21,000)

2,146 441

19,094 17,701

12,55727,000

(9,790)(17,792)

1,810

(1,342)

(47,428)

21,221

Budget

70,785

-16,862

2014

7,1021,584

(29,781)

(809)

4,120

-

2,048

8,733(14,027)

11a782

33

(809)

749

(7,892)

11a

-

(10,661)

722

-(10,112)(39,000)

Actual

643 931

9,953

(16,225)

2,3068,6851,945

(41,887)

6,449

21,059

68,292

(30,420)

7,006

(174) (158)

Notes

71,138

20132014Actual

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Contents of the Notes accompanying the Financial Statements

Details

Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesCouncil Functions / Activities - Financial InformationCouncil Functions / Activities - Component DescriptionsIncome from Continuing OperationsExpenses from Continuing OperationsGains or Losses from the Disposal of AssetsCash & Cash Equivalent AssetsInvestmentsRestricted Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments - DetailsReceivablesInventories & Other AssetsInfrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentExternally Restricted Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentInfrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment - Current Year ImpairmentsPayables, Borrowings & ProvisionsDescription of (and movements in) ProvisionsStatement of Cash Flows - Additional InformationCommitments for ExpenditureStatement of Performance Measures:13(a) - Local Government Industry Indicators (Consolidated)Investment PropertiesFinancial Risk ManagementMaterial Budget VariationsStatement of Developer ContributionsContingencies and Other Liabilities/Assets not recognisedControlled Entities, Associated Entities & Interests in Joint VenturesEquity - Retained Earnings and Revaluation Reserves

Events occurring after the Reporting DateIntangible AssetsReinstatement, Rehabilitation & Restoration LiabilitiesFair Value Measurement

Additional Council Disclosures

Council Information & Contact Details

n/a - not applicable

2(a)

32(b)

6(b)

5

39

36

3738

44

42 n/a

43

40

21

23

Note

14

10(a)10(b)

17

6(a)

4

6(c)

9(c)

11

Page

1

22

19

1516

20

47

46

41

42 n/a

18

1213

10252627

78

9(a)9(b)

25

32

37

45

57

48

75

61 n/a

61

24 62

48 n/a

58 n/a

52

60

54

59

127 142 143 144 149 153 154 154 155 156 157 158 159 n/a

159 n/a

160 161 162 163

164 165 n/a

165 169 171 174 175 n/a

176 177 178 178 n/a

179

192

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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The principal accounting policies adopted by Council in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below in order to assist in its general understanding.

Under Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs), accounting policies are defined as those specific principles, bases, conventions, rules and practices applied by a reporting entity (in this case Council) in preparing and presenting its financial statements.

(a) Basis of preparation

(i) Background

These financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with;

Australian Accounting Standards and Australian Accounting Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board,

the Local Government Act (1993) & Regulation, and

the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting.

For the purpose of preparing these financial statements, Council has been deemed to be a not-for-profit entity.

(ii) Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)

Because AASBs are sector neutral, some standards either:

(a) have local Australian content and prescription that is specific to the Not-For-Profit sector (including Local Government) which are not in compliance with IFRS’s, or

(b) specifically exclude application by Not for Profit entities.

Accordingly in preparing these financial statements and accompanying notes, Council has been unable to comply fully with International Accounting Standards, but has complied fully with Australian Accounting Standards.

Under the Local Government Act (LGA), Regulations and Local Government Code of Accounting Practice & Financial Reporting, it should be noted that Councils in NSW only have a requirement to comply with AASBs.

(iii) New and amended standards adopted by Council

During the current year, the following relevant standards became mandatory for Council and have been adopted:

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement AASB 119 Employee Benefits

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement has not affected the assets or liabilities which are to be measured at fair value, however it provides detailed guidance on how to measure fair value in accordance with the accounting standards.

It introduces the concept of highest and best use for non-financial assets and has caused the Council to review their valuation methodology.

The level of disclosures regarding fair value have increased significantly and have been included in the financial statements at Note 24.

AASB 119 Employee Benefits introduced revised definitions for short-term employee benefits.

Whilst the Council has reviewed the annual leave liability to determine the level of annual leave which is expected to be paid more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period, there has been no effect on the amounts disclosed as leave liabilities since Council’s existing valuation policy was to discount annual leave payable more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period to present values.

(iv) Early adoption of Accounting Standards

Council has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their operative date in the annual reporting period beginning 1 July 2013.

Refer further to paragraph (ab) relating to a summary of the effects of Standards with future operative dates.






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(v) Basis of Accounting

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for:

(i) certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale financial assets which are all valued at fair value,

(ii) the write down of any Asset on the basis of Impairment (if warranted) and

(iii) certain classes of non current assets (eg. Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment and Investment Property) that are accounted for at fair valuation.

The accrual basis of accounting has also been applied in their preparation.

(vi) Changes in Accounting Policies

Council’s accounting policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

There have also been no changes in accounting policies when compared with previous financial statements unless otherwise stated [refer Note 20(d)].

(vii) Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates (in conformity with AASBs).

Accordingly this requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Council's accounting policies.

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on Council and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Critical accounting estimates and assumptions

Council makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future.

The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.

The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are set out below:

(i) Estimated fair values of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment.

Critical judgements in applying Council's accounting policies

(i) Impairment of Receivables - Council has made a significant judgement about the impairment of a number of its receivables in Note 7.

(ii) Projected Section 94 Commitments - Council has used significant judgement in determining future Section 94 income and expenditure in Note 17.

(b) Revenue recognition

Council recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to it and specific criteria have been met for each of the Council’s activities as described below.

Council bases any estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Revenue is measured on major income categories as follows:

Rates, Annual Charges, Grants and Contributions

Rates, annual charges, grants and contributions (including developer contributions) are recognised as revenues when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising these receipts.

Control over assets acquired from rates and annual charges is obtained at the commencement of the rating year as it is an enforceable debt linked to the rateable property or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates.

A provision for the impairment on rates receivables has not been established as unpaid rates represent a

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charge against the rateable property that will be recovered when the property is next sold.

Control over granted assets is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) or upon earlier notification that a grant has been secured, and is valued at their fair value at the date of transfer.

Revenue from Contributions is recognised when the Council either obtains control of the contribution or the right to receive it, (i) it is probable that the economic benefits comprising the contribution will flow to the Council and (ii) the amount of the contribution can be measured reliably.

Where grants or contributions recognised as revenues during the financial year were obtained on condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period and those conditions were undischarged at balance date, the unused grant or contribution is disclosed in Note 3(g).

Note 3(g) also discloses the amount of unused grant or contribution from prior years that was expended on Council’s operations during the current year.

The Council has obligations to provide facilities from contribution revenues levied on developers under the provisions of S94 of the EPA Act 1979.

Whilst Council generally incorporates these amounts as part of a Development Consents Order, such developer contributions are only recognised as income upon their physical receipt by Council, due to the possibility that individual Development Consents may not be acted upon by the applicant and accordingly would not be payable to Council.

Developer contributions may only be expended for the purposes for which the contributions were required but the Council may apply contributions according to the priorities established in work schedules.

A detailed Note relating to developer contributions can be found at Note 17.

User Charges, Fees and Other Income

User charges, fees and other income (including parking fees and fines) are recognised as revenue when the service has been provided, the payment is

received, or when the penalty has been applied, whichever first occurs.

A provision for the impairment of these receivables is recognised when collection in full is no longer probable.

A liability is recognised in respect of revenue that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite service has not been provided as at balance date.

Sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant and Equipment

The profit or loss on sale of an asset is determined when control of the asset has irrevocably passed to the buyer.

Interest and Rents

Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Interest Income from Cash & Investments is accounted for using the effective interest rate at the date that interest is earned.

Dividend Income

Revenue is recognised when the Council’s right to receive the payment is established, which is generally when shareholders approve the dividend.

Other Income

Other income is recorded when the payment is due, the value of the payment is notified or the payment is received, whichever occurs first.

(c) The Trust Fund

In accordance with the provisions of Section 411 of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended), a separate and distinct Trust Fund is maintained to account for all money and property received by the Council in trust which must be applied only for the purposes of or in accordance with the trusts relating to those monies.

Trust monies and property subject to Council’s control have been included in these statements.






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Trust monies and property held by Council but not subject to the control of Council, have been excluded from these statements.

A separate statement of monies held in the Trust Fund is available for inspection at the Council office by any person free of charge.

(d) Leases

All Leases entered into by Council are reviewed and classified on inception date as either a Finance Lease or an Operating Lease.

Finance Leases

Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Council has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases.

Finance leases are capitalised at the lease’s inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in borrowings.

Each lease payment is allocated between the liability outstanding and the recognition of a finance charge.

The interest element of the finance charge is costed to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.

Property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the shorter of each leased asset’s useful life and the lease term.

Operating Leases

Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases.

Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Lease income from operating leases is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents

For Statement of Cash Flows (and Statement of Financial Position) presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents includes;

cash on hand,

deposits held at call with financial institutions,

other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and

bank overdrafts.

Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet but are incorporated into Cash & Cash Equivalents for presentation of the Cash Flow Statement.

(f) Investments and Other Financial Assets

Council (in accordance with AASB 139) classifies each of its investments into one of the following categories for measurement purposes:

financial assets at fair value through profit or loss,

loans and receivables,

held-to-maturity investments, and

available-for-sale financial assets.

Each classification depends on the purpose/intention for which the investment was acquired & at the time it was acquired.

Management determines each Investment classification at the time of initial recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.

(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets that are “held for trading”.

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A financial asset is classified in the “held for trading” category if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term.

Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.

Assets in this category are primarily classified as current assets as they are primarily held for trading &/or are expected to be realised within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

(ii) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.

They arise when the Council provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention (or in some cases ability) of selling the resulting receivable.

They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date which are classified as non-current assets.

(iii) Held-to-maturity investments

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Council’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.

In contrast to the “Loans & Receivables” classification, these investments are generally quoted in an active market.

Held-to-maturity financial assets are included in non-current assets, except for those with maturities less than 12 months from the reporting date, which are classified as current assets.

(iv) Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories.

Investments must be designated as available-for-sale if they do not have fixed maturities and fixed or

determinable payments and management intends to hold them for the medium to long term.

Accordingly, this classification principally comprises marketable equity securities, but can include all types of financial assets that could otherwise be classified in one of the other investment categories.

They are generally included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance sheet date or the term to maturity from the reporting date is less than 12 months.

Financial Assets – Reclassification

Council may choose to reclassify a non-derivative trading financial asset out of the held-for-trading category if the financial asset is no longer held for the purpose of selling it in the near term.

Financial assets other than loans and receivables are permitted to be reclassified out of the held-for-trading category only in rare circumstances arising from a single event that is unusual and highly unlikely to recur in the near term.

Council may also choose to reclassify financial assets that would meet the definition of loans and receivables out of the held-for-trading or available-for-sale categories if it has the intention and ability to hold these financial assets for the foreseeable future or until maturity at the date of reclassification.

Reclassifications are made at fair value as of the reclassification date. Fair value becomes the new cost or amortised cost as applicable, and no reversals of fair value gains or losses recorded before reclassification date are subsequently made.

Effective interest rates for financial assets reclassified to loans and receivables and held-to-maturity categories are determined at the reclassification date. Further increases in estimates of cash flows adjust effective interest rates prospectively.

General Accounting & Measurement of Financial Instruments:

(i) Initial Recognition

Investments are initially recognised (and measured) at fair value, plus in the case of investments not at






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“fair value through profit or loss”, directly attributable transactions costs

Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade-date - the date on which the Council commits to purchase or sell the asset.

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Council has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

(ii) Subsequent Measurement

Available-for-sale financial assets and financialassets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value.

Loans and receivables and held-to-maturityinvestments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets classified as “fair value through profit or loss”category are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.

Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non monetary securities classified as "available-for-sale" are recognised in equity in the available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve.

When securities classified as "available-for-sale"are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the income statement as gains and losses from investment securities.

Impairment

Council assesses at each balance date whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.

A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a ‘loss event’) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated.

(iii) Types of Investments

Council has an approved Investment Policy in order to undertake its investment of money in accordance with (and to comply with) Section 625 of the Local Government Act and S212 of the LG (General) Regulation 2005.

Investments are placed and managed in accordance with the Policy and having particular regard to authorised investments prescribed under the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order.

Council maintains its investment Policy in compliance with the Act and ensures that it or its representatives exercise care, diligence and skill that a prudent person would exercise in investing Council funds.

Council amended its policy following revisions to the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order arising from the Cole Inquiry recommendations. Certain investments that Council holds are no longer prescribed (eg. managed funds, CDOs, and equity linked notes), however they have been retained under grandfathering provisions of the Order. These will be disposed of when most financially advantageous to Council.

(g) Fair value estimation

The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes.

The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date.

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques.

Council uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance date.

Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for long-term debt instruments held.

If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Council establishes fair value by using valuation techniques.

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These include reference to the fair values of recent arm’s length transactions, involving the same instruments or other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer’s specific circumstances.

The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values.

The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Council for similar financial instruments.

(h) Receivables

Receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment.

Receivables (excluding Rates & Annual Charges) are generally due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition.

The collectibility of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off in accordance with Council’s policy.

A provision for impairment (ie. an allowance account) relating to receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Council will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of each receivable.

The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate.

Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement within other expenses.

When a receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account.

Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in the income statement.

(i) Inventories

Raw Materials and Stores, Work in Progress and Finished Goods

Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods in respect of business undertakings are all stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure, the latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity.

Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Inventories held in respect of non-business undertakings have been valued at cost subject to adjustment for loss of service potential.

Land Held for Resale/Capitalisation of Borrowing Costs

Land held for resale is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Cost is assigned by specific identification and includes the cost of acquisition, and development and borrowing costs during development.

When development is completed borrowing costs and other holding charges are expensed as incurred.

Borrowing costs included in the cost of land held for resale are those costs that would have been avoided if the expenditure on the acquisition and development of the land had not been made.

Borrowing costs incurred while active development is interrupted for extended periods are recognised as expenses.






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(j) Infrastructure, Property, Plant and Equipment (I,PP&E)

Acquisition of assets

Council’s non current assets are continually revalued (over a 5 year period) in accordance with the fair valuation policy as mandated by the Office of Local Government.

At balance date, the following classes of I,PP&E were stated at their Fair Value;

- Investment Properties – refer Note 1(o),

- Operational Land (External Valuation)

- Buildings – Specialised/Non Specialised (External Valuation)

- Plant and Equipment(as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

- Roads Assets incl. roads, bridges & footpaths (External Valuation)

- Drainage Assets (External Valuation)

- Bulk Earthworks (External Valuation)

- Community Land (External Valuation)

- Land Improvements(as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

- Other Structures(as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

- Other Assets(as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

Initial Recognition

On initial recognition, an assets cost is measured at its fair value, plus all expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition.

Where settlement of any part of an asset’s cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of recognition (ie. date of exchange) of the asset to arrive at fair value.

The discount rate used is the Council’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar

borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions.

Where infrastructure, property, plant and equipment assets are acquired for no cost or for an amount other than cost, the assets are recognised in the financial statements at their fair value at acquisition date - being the amount that the asset could have been exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction.

Subsequent costs

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to Council and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Asset Revaluations (including Indexation)

In accounting for Asset Revaluations relating to Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment:

Increases in the combined carrying amounts of asset classes arising on revaluation are credited to the asset revaluation reserve.

To the extent that a net asset class increase reverses a decrease previously recognised via the profit or loss, then increase is first recognised in profit or loss.

Net decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset class are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset, with all other decreases charged to the Income statement.

Council assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that a revalued asset’s carrying amount may differ materially from that which would be determined if the asset were revalued at the reporting date.

If any such indication exists, Council determines the asset’s fair value and revalues the asset to that amount.

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Full revaluations are undertaken for all assets on a 5 year cycle.

Capitalisation Thresholds

Items of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment are not capitalised unless their cost of acquisition exceeds the following;

Land - council land 100% Capitalised - open space 100% Capitalised - land under roads (purchases after 30/6/08) 100% Capitalised

Plant & Equipment Office Furniture > $1,000 Office Equipment > $1,000 Other Plant &Equipment > $1,000

Buildings & Land Improvements Park Furniture & Equipment > $1,000

Building - construction/extensions 100% Capitalised - renovations > $1,000

Other Structures > $1,000

Stormwater Assets Drains & Culverts > $1,000 Other > $1,000

Transport Assets Road construction & reconstruction > $10,000 Reseal/Re-sheet & major repairs: > $10,000

Bridge construction & reconstruction > $10,000

Depreciation

Depreciation on Council's infrastructure, property, plant and equipment assets is calculated using the straight line method in order to allocate an assets cost (net of residual values) over its estimated useful life.

Land is not depreciated.

Estimated useful lives for Council's I,PP&E include:

Plant & Equipment - Office Equipment 5 to 10 years - Office furniture 5 to 20 years - Computer Equipment 5 years

- Vehicles 5 years - Heavy Plant/Road Making equip. 6 years - Other plant and equipment 5 to 10 years

Other Equipment - Playground equipment 5 to 15 years - Benches, seats etc 10 to 20 years

Buildings - Buildings : Masonry 50 to 100 years - Buildings : Other 20 to 40 years

Stormwater Drainage - Drains 80 to 100 years - Culverts 50 to 80 years

Transportation Assets - Sealed Roads : Surface 15 to 25 years - Sealed Roads : Structure 20 to 50 years - Unsealed roads 10 to 20 years

- Bridge : Concrete 80 years - Bridge : Other 50 years

- Road Pavements 70 years - Kerb, Gutter & Paths 50 years

Other Infrastructure Assets- Bulk earthworks Infinite

All asset residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted (if appropriate), at each reporting date.

An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount – refer Note 1(s) on Asset Impairment.

Disposal and De-recognition

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal.

Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the






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asset) is included in Council’s Income Statement in the year the asset is derecognised.

(k) Land

Land (other than Land under Roads) is in accordance with Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act (1993) classified as either Operational or Community.

This classification of Land is disclosed in Note 9(a).

(l) Land under roads

Land under roads is land under roadways and road reserves including land under footpaths, nature strips and median strips.

Council has elected not to recognise land under roads acquired before 1 July 2008 in accordance with AASB 1051.

Land under roads acquired after 1 July 2008 is recognised in accordance with AASB 116 – Property, Plant and Equipment.

Council will review the recognition of all land under roads when the valuation methodology has been determined by the industry and is, in the meantime, collecting the necessary physical data to undertake the valuation.

(m) Intangible Assets

IT Development and Software

Costs incurred in developing products or systems and costs incurred in acquiring software and licenses that will contribute to future period financial benefits through revenue generation and/or cost reduction are capitalised to software and systems. Costs capitalised include external direct costs of materials and service, direct payroll and payroll related costs of employees’ time spent on the project.

Amortisation is calculated on a straight line bases over periods generally ranging from 3 to 5 years.

IT development costs include only those costs directly attributable to the development phase and are only recognised following completion of technical

feasibility and where Council has an intention and ability to use the asset.

(n) Crown Reserves

Crown Reserves under Council’s care and control are recognised as assets of the Council.

While ownership of the reserves remains with the Crown, Council retains operational control of the reserves and is responsible for their maintenance and use in accordance with the specific purposes to which the reserves are dedicated.

Improvements on Crown Reserves are also recorded as assets, while maintenance costs incurred by Council and revenues relating the reserves are recognised within Council’s Income Statement.

Representations are currently being sought across State and Local Government to develop a consistent accounting treatment for Crown Reserves across both tiers of government.

(o) Investment property

Investment property comprises land &/or buildings that are principally held for long-term rental yields, capital gains or both that is not occupied by Council.

Investment property is carried at fair value, representing an open-market value determined annually by external valuers.

Annual changes in the fair value of Investment Properties are recorded in the Income Statement as part of “Other Income”.

Full revaluations are carried out every three years with an appropriate index utilised each year in between the full revaluations.

(p) Payables

These amounts represent liabilities and include goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid.

The amounts for goods and services are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

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(q) Borrowings

Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred.

Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Amortisation results in any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount being recognised in the Income Statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.

Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired.

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Council has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

(r) Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs are expensed.

(s) Provisions

Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and other like liabilities are recognised when:

Council has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events;

it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and

the amount has been reliably estimated.

Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole.

A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date.

The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.

The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

(t) Employee benefits

(i) Short Term Obligations

Short term employee benefit obligations include liabilities for wages and salaries (including non-monetary benefits), annual leave and vesting sick leave expected to be wholly settled within the 12 months after the reporting period.

Leave liabilities are recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date with other short term employee benefit obligations disclosed under payables.

These provisions are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled.

All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables.

Liabilities for non vesting sick leave are recognised at the time when the leave is taken and measured at the rates paid or payable, and accordingly no Liability has been recognised in these reports.

Wages & salaries, annual leave and vesting sick leave are all classified as Current Liabilities.

(ii) Other Long Term Obligations

The liability for all long service and annual leave in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date (which is not expected to be wholly settled within the 12 months after the reporting period) are recognised in the provision for employee benefits.






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These liabilities are measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made using the projected unit credit method.

Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service.

Expected future payments are then discounted using market yields at the reporting date based on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match as closely as possible the estimated future cash outflows.

Due to the nature of when and how Long Service Leave can be taken, all Long Service Leave for employees with 4 or more years of service has been classified as Current, as it has been deemed that Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months – even though it is not anticipated that all employees with more than 4 years service (as at reporting date) will apply for and take their leave entitlements in the next 12 months.

(iii) Retirement benefit obligations

All employees of the Council are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death.

Council contributes to various defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans on behalf of its employees.

Defined Benefit Plans

A liability or asset in respect of defined benefit superannuation plans would ordinarily be recognised in the balance sheet, and measured as the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the reporting date plus unrecognised actuarial gains (less unrecognised actuarial losses) less the fair value of the superannuation fund’s assets at that date and any unrecognised past service cost.

The present value of the defined benefit obligation is based on expected future payments which arise from membership of the fund to the reporting date, calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service.

However, when this information is not reliably available, Council can account for its obligations to defined benefit plans on the same basis as its obligations to defined contribution plans – i.e. as an expense when they become payable.

Council is party to an Industry Defined Benefit Plan under the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, named the “Local Government Superannuation Scheme – Pool B”

This Scheme has been deemed to be a “multi employer fund” for the purposes of AASB 119.

Sufficient information is not available to account for the Scheme as a defined benefit plan (in accordance with AASB 119) because the assets to the scheme are pooled together for all Councils.

The last valuation of the Scheme was performed by Mr Martin Stevenson (BSc, FIA, FIAA) on 20/02/2013 and covers the period ended 30/06/13.

However the position is monitored annually and the Actuary has estimated that as at 30 June 2014 the prior period deficit still exists.

Effective from 1 July 2009, employers are required to contribute additional contributions to assist in extinguishing this deficit.

The amount of employer contributions to the defined benefit section of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme and recognised as an expense and disclosed as part of Superannuation Expenses at Note 4(a) for the year ending 30 June 2014 was $ 1.440.050

The amount of additional contributions included in the total employer contribution advised above is $ 676,221

The share of this deficit that can be broadly attributed to Council is estimated to be in the order of $ 2,704,884 as at 30 June 2014.

Council’s share of that deficiency cannot be accurately calculated as the Scheme is a mutual arrangement where assets and liabilities are pooled together for all member councils.

For this reason, no liability for the deficiency has been recognised in these financial statements.

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Council has, however, disclosed a contingent liability in Note 18 to reflect the possible obligation that may arise should the Scheme require immediate payment to correct the deficiency.

Defined Contribution Plans

Contributions to Defined Contribution Plans are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

(iv) Employee Benefit On-Costs

Council has recognised at year end the aggregate on-cost liabilities arising from employee benefits, and in particular those on-cost liabilities that will arise when payment of current employee benefits is made in future periods.

These amounts include Superannuation and Workers Compensation expenses which will be payable upon the future payment of certain Leave Liabilities accrued as at 30/6/13.

(u) Self insurance

Council does not self insure.

(v) Allocation between current and non-current assets & liabilities

In the determination of whether an asset or liability is classified as current or non-current, consideration is given to the time when each asset or liability is expected to be settled.

The asset or liability is classified as current if it is expected to be settled within the next 12 months, being the Council’s operational cycle.

Exceptions

In the case of liabilities where Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months (such as vested long service leave), the liability is classified as current even if not expected to be settled within the next 12 months.

In the case of inventories that are “held for trading”, these are also classified as current even if not expected to be realised in the next 12 months.

(w) Taxes

The Council is exempt from both Commonwealth Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

Council does however have to comply with both Fringe Benefits Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Income, expenses and assets are all recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the revenue / expense.

Receivables and payables within the Balance Sheet are stated inclusive of any applicable GST.

The net amount of GST recoverable from or payable to the ATO is included as a current asset or current liability in the Balance Sheet.

Operating cash flows within the Cash Flow Statement are on a gross basis, ie. they are inclusive of GST where applicable.

Investing and Financing cash flows are treated on a net basis (where recoverable form the ATO), ie. they are exclusive of GST. Instead, the GST component of investing and financing activity cash flows which are recoverable from or payable to the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.

Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from (or payable to) the ATO.

(x) New accounting standards and interpretations

Certain new (or amended) accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for reporting periods ending 30 June 2014.

Council has not adopted any of these standards early.






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Council’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below.

Applicable to Local Government with implications:

AASB 9 Financial Instruments, associated standards, AASB 2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 and AASB 2012-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Mandatory Effective Date of AASB 9 and transitional disclosures and AASB 2013-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Conceptual Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments (effective from 1 January 2017)

AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement and de-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities.

The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2015 but is available for early adoption.

When adopted, the standard will affect in particular Council’s accounting for its available-for-sale financial assets, since AASB 9 only permits the recognition of fair value gains and losses in other comprehensive income if they relate to equity investments that are not held for trading.

Fair value gains and losses on available-for-sale debt investments, for example, will therefore have to be recognised directly in profit or loss although there is currently a proposal by the IASB to introduce a Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income category for debt instruments.

There will be no impact on Council’s accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and Council does not have any such liabilities.

The de-recognition rules have been transferred from AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and have not been changed.

The Council has not yet fully assessed the impact on the reporting financial position and performance on adoption of AASB 9.

Applicable to Local Government but no implications for Council;

AASB 2013-3 Amendments to AASB 136 Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets (effective for 30 June 2015 Financial Statements)

There are no changes to reported financial position or performance from AASB 2013 – 3, however additional disclosures may be required.

Applicable to Local Government but not relevant to Council at this stage;

AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, AASB 11 Joint Arrangements, AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, revised AASB 127 Separate Financial Statements andAASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and AASB 2011-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint Arrangements Standards (effective for 30 June 2015 Financial Statements for not-for-profit entities)

This suite of five new and amended standards address the accounting for joint arrangements, consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures.

AASB 10 replaces all of the guidance on control and consolidation in AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, and Interpretation 12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities.

The core principle that a consolidated entity presents a parent and its subsidiaries as if they are a single economic entity remains unchanged, as do the mechanics of consolidation. However, the standard introduces a single definition of control that applies to all entities.

It focuses on the need to have both power and rights or exposure to variable returns.

Power is the current ability to direct the activities that significantly influence returns. Returns must vary and can be positive, negative or both.

Control exists when the investor can use its power to affect the amount of its returns.

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There is also new guidance on participating and protective rights and on agent/principal relationships. Council does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its composition.

AASB 11 introduces a principles based approach to accounting for joint arrangements.

The focus is no longer on the legal structure of joint arrangements, but rather on how rights and obligations are shared by the parties to the joint arrangement.

Based on the assessment of rights and obligations, a joint arrangement will be classified as either a joint operation or a joint venture.

Joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method, and the choice to proportionately consolidate will no longer be permitted.

Parties to a joint operation will account their share of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities in much the same way as under the previous standard.

AASB 11 also provides guidance for parties that participate in joint arrangements but do not share joint control.

Council's investment in the joint venture partnership will be classified as a joint venture under the new rules.

As Council already applies the equity method in accounting for this investment, AASB 11 will not have any impact on the amounts recognised in its financial statements. AASB 12 sets out the required disclosures for entities reporting under the two new standards, AASB 10 and AASB 11, and replaces the disclosure requirements currently found in AASB 127 and AASB 128.

Application of this standard by Council will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but will impact the type of information disclosed in relation to Council's investments.

Amendments to AASB 128 provide clarification that an entity continues to apply the equity method and does not remeasure its retained interest as part of ownership changes where a joint venture becomes an associate, and vice versa.

The amendments also introduce a “partial disposal” concept.

Council is still assessing the impact of these amendments.

Council does not expect to adopt the new standards before their operative date.

They would therefore be first applied in the financial statements for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2015.

Not applicable to Local Government per se;

None

There are no other standards that are “not yet effective” and expected to have a material impact on Council in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

(y) Rounding of amounts

Unless otherwise indicated, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars.

(z) Comparative Figures

To ensure comparability with the current reporting period’s figures, some comparative period line items and amounts may have been reclassified or individually reported for the first time within these financial statements and/or the notes.

(aa) Disclaimer

Nothing contained within these statements may be taken to be an admission of any liability to any person under any circumstance.


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Note 2(b). Council Functions / Activities - Component Descriptions

Details relating to the Council's functions / activities as reported in Note 2(a) are as follows:

GOVERNANCE

ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY

HEALTH

ENVIRONMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICES & EDUCATION

HOUSING & COMMUNITY AMENITIES

RECREATION & CULTURE

MINING, MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION

TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Noxious plants and insect/vermin control, other environmental protection, solid waste management, streetcleaning, drainage, stormwater management.

Costs relating to the Council’s role as a component of democratic government, including elections, members’fees and expenses, subscriptions to local authority associations, meetings of council and policy makingcommittees, area representation and public disclosure and compliance.

Corporate Support and Other Support Services (not otherwise attributed to the listed functions / activities).

Fire protection, animal control, beach control, enforcement of local government regulations, emergencyservices, other.

Inspection, immunisations, food control, health centres, other, administration.

Camping areas, caravan parks, tourism and area promotion, industrial development promotion, saleyards andmarkets, real estate development, commercial nurseries, other business undertakings.

Administration, family day care, child care, youth services, other family and children, aged and disabled, migrantservices, Aboriginal services, other community services, education.

Housing, town planning, street lighting, other sanitation and garbage, public cemeteries, public conveniences,

Public libraries, museums, art galleries, community centres, public halls, other cultural services, swimmingpools, sporting grounds, parks and gardens (lakes), other sport and recreation.

Building control, abattoirs, quarries & pits, other.

Urban roads, sealed rural roads, unsealed rural roads, bridges, footpaths, aerodromes, parking areas, busshelters and services, water transport, RMS works, other.



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Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations

$ '000

(a) Rates & Annual Charges

Ordinary RatesResidentialBusinessTotal Ordinary Rates

Special RatesNil

Annual Charges (pursuant to s.496, s.496A, s.496B, s.501 & s.611)Domestic Waste Management ServicesWaste Management Services (non-domestic)

Section 611 ChargesTotal Annual Charges

TOTAL RATES & ANNUAL CHARGES

Council has used 2011 year valuations provided by the NSW Valuer General in calculating its rates.

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Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations (continued)

$ '000

(b) User Charges & Fees

Specific User Charges (per s.502 - Specific "actual use" charges)

Domestic Waste Management ServicesTotal User Charges

Other User Charges & Fees(i) Fees & Charges - Statutory & Regulatory Functions (per s.608)

Inspection ServicesPlanning & Building RegulationPOEO ActSection 68 FeesSection 149 Certificates (EPA Act)

Section 603 CertificatesSection 735A CertificatesTown PlanningOtherTotal Fees & Charges - Statutory/Regulatory

(ii) Fees & Charges - Other(incl. General User Charges (per s.608)

Aquatic / Fitness CentreChargable WorksChild CareLeaseback Fees - Council VehiclesPhotocopiersTennis CourtsOtherTotal Fees & Charges - Other

TOTAL USER CHARGES & FEES

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27

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2,700355

668

5,63713

Notes

2,596193

290

330

70

2



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$ '000

(c) Interest & Investment Revenue (incl. losses)

Interest & Dividends - Interest on Overdue Rates & Annual Charges (incl. Special Purpose Rates)

- Interest earned on Investments (interest & coupon payment income)TOTAL INTEREST & INVESTMENT REVENUE

Interest Revenue is attributable to:Unrestricted Investments/Financial Assets:Overdue Rates & Annual Charges (General Fund)

General Council Cash & InvestmentsRestricted Investments/Funds - External:Development Contributions - Section 94Domestic Waste Management operationsRestricted Investments/Funds - Internal:Internally Restricted AssetsTotal Interest & Investment Revenue Recognised

(d) Other Revenues

Rental Income - Other Council PropertiesFinesCommissions & Agency FeesFloodlightingInsurance Claim RecoveriesKioskOther Contributions to WorksSales - GeneralTelephone TowersTraining IncomeOtherTOTAL OTHER REVENUE 3,342

279

56

59

3214

349

55

1,395

151

162

77

1,0671,384

Notes

2,179

1,938223

2014

2,147

Actual

1,004

2013Actual

241

2,370

2,179

213820

1,031

241

87

2,370

223

3

104

50

495

1,573

1

114

146

3,733339

110

107

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3147


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$ '000

(e) Grants

General Purpose (Untied)Financial Assistance - General Component

Financial Assistance - Local Roads Component

Pensioners' Rates Subsidies - General Component

Total General Purpose

1 The Financial Assistance Grant for 13/14 reflects a one off reduction due to the fact that this grant is no longer being paid in advance by up to 50% as has occurred in previous years - it does not represent a loss of income but is instead a timing difference.

Specific PurposePensioners' Rates Subsidies: - Domestic Waste ManagementAged CareBus Route SubsidyChild Care ReliefChildren ServiceCommunity CareCommunity CentresEconomic DevelopmentEmployment & Training ProgramsEnvironmental ProtectionFamily Day CareImmunisationLibrary - per capitaRegional Local Govt Infrastructure ProgrammeRoad SafetySalary SubsidyStreet LightingTransport (Roads to Recovery)

Transport (Other Roads & Bridges Funding)

Waste & Sustainability - ParentOtherTotal Specific PurposeTotal Grants

Grant Revenue is attributable to:- Commonwealth Funding- State Funding- Other Funding

1

1

-1,598

-

-

2,058

2,046

623

2,058

12

1,598

1,598

-

-

12

Capital

95

-

- -- -

--

2,058

-

2013

-

37-

-

901

2014

-

442

-

-

-

-

594

4,339

65

962

608

Capital

-

-

290

-

148

-

1,598

Operating

14023

347

(2)

- 3

12,273

6,282--

2014

356

-

Operating

---

2013

-

-

391

972

124

-

235

391

3,585

354

365

10,192

10,1925,991

-131

193 88

12,273

509 468

49

111

6,987

-

3,1569,5242,601

-

235 - - -

2,116

-

8

- -

365

309

-

-108 -

34

497981

283 323 - -

-

91

6,607

-

-

3,299 3,305 -

- -



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$ '000

(f) Contributions

Developer Contributions:(s93 & s94 - EP&A Act, s64 of the LGA):S 94 - Contributions towards amenities/servicesTotal Developer Contributions

Other Contributions:Recreation & CultureRMS Contributions (Regional Roads, Block Grant)

Total Other ContributionsTotal Contributions

TOTAL GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

$ '000

(g) Restrictions relating to Grants and Contributions

Certain grants & contributions are obtained by Council on conditionthat they be spent in a specified manner:

Unexpended at the Close of the Previous Reporting Period

add: Grants & contributions recognised in the current period but not yet spent:

less: Grants & contributions recognised in a previous reporting period now spent:

Net Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Assets during the Period

Unexpended and held as Restricted Assets

Comprising: - Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants - Developer Contributions

Actual

4,592

4,816

224-

224

6,8749,796

-

8,198

226

3,870

23,505

2,648

(2,106)

6,298

(3,203)

27,37533,673

27,375

226

2,942

2013

7,9727,972

2014Capital Capital

24,727

5,9769,501

2013

4,59217 -

Operating 2013

Operating

-

2014

27,375

33,673

12,687

414

--

506

506414

- -

506

10,698

414

30,731

Actual 2014

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3149


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Note 4. Expenses from Continuing Operations

$ '000

(a) Employee Benefits & On-Costs

Salaries and WagesEmployee Termination CostsTravellingEmployee Leave Entitlements (ELE)

Superannuation - Defined Contribution Plans

Superannuation - Defined Benefit Plans

Workers' Compensation InsuranceFringe Benefit Tax (FBT)

Training Costs (other than Salaries & Wages)

Protective ClothingUniformsRecruitment CostsOtherTotal Employee Costsless: Capitalised CostsTOTAL EMPLOYEE COSTS EXPENSED

Number of "Equivalent Full Time" Employees at year end

(b) Borrowing Costs

(i) Interest Bearing Liability CostsInterest on LoansTotal Interest Bearing Liability Costs Expensed

(ii) Other Borrowing CostsNil

TOTAL BORROWING COSTS EXPENSED

(601)

27

547

99

42,736

60

2233

2014

1,556

2,475

143

1,5532,734

29,42699

Actual Actual 2013

6,995

21382

547547

1,513

550

540

550

43,397(90)

57

550

182

45

Notes

50

45

208

525

43,307

1,227

30,028

102

7,159

42,135



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Note 4. Expenses from Continuing Operations (continued)

$ '000

(c) Materials & Contracts

Raw Materials & ConsumablesContractor & Consultancy Costs - Consultancies/Studies - Contractors - Family Day Care - Labourers - Waste DisposalsAuditors Remuneration (1)

Legal Expenses: - Legal Expenses: Planning & Development - Legal Expenses: OtherOperating Leases: - Operating Lease Rentals: Minimum Lease Payments (2)

CateringPhotographsOtherTOTAL MATERIALS & CONTRACTS

1. Auditor Remuneration During the year, the following fees were incurred for services provided by the Council's Auditor (& the Auditors of other Consolidated Entities):

(i) Audit and Other Assurance Services - Audit & review of financial statements: Council's AuditorRemuneration for audit and other assurance services

Total Auditor Remuneration

2. Operating Lease Payments are attributable to:Motor VehiclesOther

28,050

54

105

124

30

Actual

1,583

14,598

57

2013

1,247

301

5,346

60

1,275

2014

57

55

257

339

1,829

1,503

1,578

60

1,396

1,503

1,473

1,479

3257

57

57

3,500

60

1,616

1,275

113

29,484

1,220

Notes

60

--

63

Actual

15,514

3,337

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3151


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$ '000

(d) Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment

Plant and EquipmentOffice EquipmentFurniture & FittingsLand Improvements (depreciable)

Buildings - Non SpecialisedBuildings - SpecialisedOther StructuresInfrastructure: - Roads - Bridges - Footpaths - Stormwater Drainage - Swimming Pools - Other InfrastructureOther Assets - Library Books - OtherIntangible AssetsTOTAL DEPRECIATION &IMPAIRMENT COSTS EXPENSED

4,508

434

10,820 9,924

659

Actual 2013

946

81

4,121

258

394

28489

150

85876

2,055

478

93

37

Depreciation/Amortisation

1,109

Actual 2014

458115

409

117

130

832

-

383

2013

9

-

25

Impairment Costs

-

Notes

-

-

-

- -

-

- --

-

--

-

-

--

---

-

- 478

-

-

-

-

2014

- -

513-

Actual

-

89

258

620

Actual

-

-



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$ '000

(e) Other Expenses

Other Expenses for the year include the following:

AdvertisingAgents CommissionsAnimal ImpoundingBad & Doubtful DebtsBank ChargesCleaningCollection CostsContributions/Levies to Other Levels of Government - NSW Fire Brigade LevyCouncillor Expenses - Mayoral FeeCouncillor Expenses - Councillors' FeesDonations, Contributions & Assistance to other organisations (Section 356)

Election ExpensesElectricity & HeatingEquipment (minor)Gas ChargesHire ExpensesInfringement Processing CostsInsuranceLibrary StockOffice Expenses (including computer expenses)

PostagePrinting & StationeryRepairs & MaintenanceSecurityStreet LightingSubscriptions & PublicationsTelephone & CommunicationsValuation FeesWater Rates & ChargesOtherTOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

1,213

1,239204

139496

14,737

544

1,397-

280

22

40

593

1,458

545

174

602

30-

2014

182

232

141

38

156

38

Actual

439

221

2,224

738

469

721325

1,102

98

13,416

204488

2,285289

616

198

260

377

497

42

120

Actual

-

1,189

145

179284

1,316

504

166

1,095

222

202

204

230

139

261

2013

161174 206

Notes

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3153


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Note 5. Gains or Losses from the Disposal of Assets

$ '000

Property (excl. Investment Property)Proceeds from Disposal - Propertyless: Carrying Amount of Property Assets Sold / Written OffNet Gain/(Loss) on Disposal

Plant & EquipmentProceeds from Disposal - Plant & Equipmentless: Carrying Amount of P&E Assets Sold / Written OffNet Gain/(Loss) on Disposal

Financial Assets*Proceeds from Disposal / Redemptions / Maturities - Financial Assetsless: Carrying Amount of Financial Assets Sold / Redeemed / MaturedNet Gain/(Loss) on Disposal

NET GAIN/(LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS

* Financial Assets disposals / redemptions include:- Net Gain/(Loss) from Financial Instruments designated "Held for Trading"Net Gain/(Loss) on Disposal of Financial Instruments

-

280

(443)

1,133

-

211

4

-

161

161

12,557

(161)

(806)

(163)

(443)(13,000)

(207)

(27,000)

1,129

Actual Actual 2013

119

27,000

Notes 2014

1,935

- (443)



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Note 6a. - Cash Assets and Note 6b. - Investments

$ '000

Cash & Cash Equivalents (Note 6a)Cash on Hand and at BankCash-Equivalent Assets1

- Deposits at Call- Short Term Deposits- NCD's, FRN's

Total Cash & Cash Equivalents

Investments (Note 6b)- Long Term Deposits- CDO's- Capital Protected Notes

Total InvestmentsTOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASHEQUIVALENTS & INVESTMENTS1 Those Investments where time to maturity (from date of purchase) is < 3 mths.

Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments wereclassified at year end in accordance withAASB 139 as follows:

Cash & Cash Equivalentsa. "At Fair Value through the Profit & Loss"

Investmentsb. "Held to Maturity"Investments

Note 6(b-i)Reconciliation of Investmentsclassified as "Held to Maturity"Balance at the Beginning of the YearAdditionsDisposals (sales & redemptions)

Transfers between Current/Non CurrentBalance at End of Year

Comprising:- Long Term Deposits- CDO's- Capital Protected Notes

Total

Refer to Note 24 - Fair Value Measurement for information regarding the fair value of investments held.

-

3,000

-

-

6,0003,000

-

2013

6,000

3,000

--

13,0006,000

27,000

(11,000)5,000

-

27,000

-

3,0001,0006,000

23,000

(2,000)(5,000)

4,0003,000

Actual

2,000

Actual 2014

-

1,498

23,000

Non Current

10,000

(27,000)

3,000

-

3,000

21,284

21,284

42,000

Notes

42,000

Current

37,000

3,00037,000

3,000

63,284

5,00042,000

37,000

2,000

27,000

(5,000)

-

2,000

2,000

-

-

27,000

50,498

4,000-

3,000

27,000

1,000

Current

-

Actual 2013

-

-

Non Current

23,498

6(b-ii)

2,000

3,284

11,000-

7,000

1,000

2014Actual

42,000

42,000

-

-

6,000

3,000

6,000

11,000

6,000

27,000

12,000

3,000

23,498 -

21,000

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3155


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Note 6c. Restricted Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments - Details

$ '000

Total Cash, Cash Equivalentsand Investments

attributable to:External Restrictions (refer below)Internal Restrictions (refer below)Unrestricted

$ '000

Details of Restrictions

External Restrictions - Included in LiabilitiesNil

External Restrictions - OtherDeveloper Contributions - General (D)Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants (F)Domestic Waste Management (G)External Restrictions - OtherTotal External Restrictions

Internal RestrictionsBuilders Security DepositsCar Park ProvisionsCommitted WorksConstructions & BuildingsElection FundingEmployees Leave EntitlementFinancial Assistance GrantInfrastructure Renewal LevyOpen Space Property AcquisitionOrganisational DevelopmentS94 ContributionsProperty DevelopmentProperty PortfolioOtherTotal Internal RestrictionsTOTAL RESTRICTIONS

D Development contributions which are not yet expended for the provision of services and amenities in accordancewith contributions plans (refer Note 17).

F Grants which are not yet expended for the purposes for which the grants were obtained. (refer Note 1) G Water, Sewerage, Domestic Waste Management (DWM) & other Special Rates/Levies/Charges are externally

restricted assets and must be applied for the purposes for which they were raised.

-

50,498

19,053

6,000

3,000-

3,000

Non Current Actual

2014 Closing Transfers from

-20,205

50,498

6,000

3,983

Opening

63,284

Actual 2013

(110)

-(1,569)

-

-

1,813

(200)

(456)

--

2,259

2,426

2,942

39,61433,4629,085

63,284

33,462

2014

2,64824,727

Current

6,465

2014

3,000

500-

Actual

36,614

2,253

110

Balance

200

2,226

1,813

-1,500

456

20,54052,515

93

2,355

2013

-6,087

19,053

2,848

275

477

3

1,2446,168

71

84011,455

200

-

-

1,569 1,613

Current

Transfers to Restrictions

27,462

8,792 (2,787)

5,941

(500)

3,694

-

59,819(10,304)

(24)

(13,237)20,205

-

Actual

Balance

6,000

Non Current

Restrictions

1,613

-

(2,933)

-

39,614(2,933)

(936)-

6,477

2,730

96

1,091

1,500

(146)

200

-

30,731294

-

(3,661)(2,848)

-9,085



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Note 7. Receivables

$ '000

PurposeRates & Annual ChargesInterest & Extra ChargesUser Charges & FeesAccrued Revenues - Interest on InvestmentsGovernment Grants & SubsidiesNet GST ReceivableChild ServicesOther DebtorsTotal

less: Provision for ImpairmentUser Charges & FeesTotal Provision for Impairment - Receivables

TOTAL NET RECEIVABLES

Externally Restricted ReceivablesDomestic Waste ManagementTotal External RestrictionsInternally Restricted ReceivablesNilUnrestricted ReceivablesTOTAL NET RECEIVABLES

Notes on Debtors above:(i) Rates & Annual Charges Outstanding are secured against the property.

(ii) Doubtful Rates Debtors are provided for where the value of the property is less than the debt outstanding. An allowance for other doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that a receivable is impaired.

(iii) Interest was charged on overdue rates & charges at 9.00% (2013 10.00%).Generally all other receivables are non interest bearing.

(iv) Please refer to Note 15 for issues concerning Credit Risk and Fair Value disclosures.

1,401

-

--

-- 517

-

1,401

-

4,0031,4411,401

-

-

4,520

(336)(336)

1,401

-

-

498

4,653

4,155

Current

1,012

793429

263

694

--

Notes

200

53558

4,980

(327)

488

(327)

498

1,441

1,441

1,949

-

1,4414,653

-

627

-

-

Non Current

-

566

2014

-

2013

1554,856

4,520

517

357

-

874

Non Current

-

1,002

Current

2332,044

399

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3157


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Note 8. Inventories & Other Assets

$ '000

InventoriesStores & MaterialsTotal Inventories

Other AssetsPrepaymentsTotal Other Assets

TOTAL INVENTORIES / OTHER ASSETS

Externally Restricted AssetsThere are no restrictions applicable to the above assets.

Current

-

-

Non Current

-

Non Current 2013

227227

302

874

Current

645

Notes

645-

229229

-

2014

-

-

-

-529

-302


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page 41


2,72

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-(0

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3,58

0

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3159


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Note 9b. Externally Restricted Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

$ '000

Council has no Externally Restricted Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment.

Note 9c. Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment - Current Year Impairments

Council has recognised no impairment losses during the reporting period nor reversed any prior period losses.Actual Actual



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Note 10a. Payables, Borrowings & Provisions

$ '000

PayablesGoods & Services - operating expenditureGoods & Services - capital expenditurePayments Received In AdvanceAccrued Expenses: - Other Expenditure AccrualsSecurity Bonds, Deposits & RetentionsPayroll LiabilitiesOtherTotal Payables

BorrowingsLoans - Secured 1

Total Borrowings

ProvisionsEmployee Benefits;Annual LeaveSick LeaveLong Service LeaveGratuitiesELE On-CostsTotal Provisions

Total Payables, Borrowings & Provisions

(i) Liabilities relating to Restricted Assets

Externally Restricted AssetsDomestic Waste ManagementLiabilities relating to externally restricted assets

Internally Restricted AssetsNil

Total Liabilities relating to restricted assetsTotal Liabilities relating to Unrestricted AssetsTOTAL PAYABLES, BORROWINGS & PROVISIONS

1. Loans are secured over the General Rating Income of Council Disclosures on Liability Interest Rate Risk Exposures, Fair Value Disclosures & Security can be found in Note 15.

1,8836,707

-33,023

6,707

-

8,0938,093

Non Current

2,60832,521

34,906 35,129

-

7,769

28324

7,769

-3,959

2,608

298

1,342

26

6,707

2014 2013

8,093

Current

35,129

-

34,906

6,368

Non Current

20,614

6,368

-1,883

1,117

2,699

20,346

-

-

339

Current

1,883

1,238 -1,633

3,915

1,654

31110,961

-

88

Non Current

--

13,173

369

2013Non Current

2014Current

-

1,342

-

278

-

-

3,526

Current

-407 -

198

--

7,234829

6,765

2,608

-

1,118

1,401

10,949-2,835

-

13,159

-

-

1,401

333

1,180

-

-

3,633374

Notes

-

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3161


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Note 10a. Payables, Borrowings & Provisions (continued)

$ '000

(ii) Current Liabilities not anticipated to be settled within the next 12 months

The following Liabilities, even though classified as current, are not expectedto be settled in the next 12 months.

Provisions - Employees BenefitsPayables - Security Bonds, Deposits & Retentions

Note 10b. Description of and movements in Provisions

a. Employees Leave Entitlements & On-Costs represents those benefits accrued and payable and an estimate of thosethat will become payable in the future as a result of past service.

4,000

1,682

14,650

20,685(244)1,117

-

-

Remeasurement effects due to

Discounting

-

-

Actual

Unused amounts reversed

2014

2014

14,6504,000

Additional Provisions

18,650

ClosingBalance

as at 30/6/14

(299)(3,047)

4,666 (4,675)

Class of Provision Decrease due to Payments

1,357

OpeningBalance

as at 1/7/13

(201)

70 620,938

(197)ELE On-Costs -

1,238

(1,132)

2013

-

-

TOTAL

1,659Gratuities

2,6993,915

18,650

Actual

(34)

23

Annual LeaveSick Leave 178Long Service Leave

3,9592,835

3,038

11,247-

(15)

2013

11,272



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Note 11. Statement of Cash Flows - Additional Information

$ '000

(a) Reconciliation of Cash Assets

Total Cash & Cash Equivalent AssetsLess Bank OverdraftBALANCE as per the STATEMENT of CASH FLOWS

(b) Reconciliation of Net Operating Result to Cash provided from Operating Activities

Net Operating Result from Income StatementAdjust for non cash items:Depreciation & AmortisationNet Losses/(Gains) on Disposal of Assets

+/- Movement in Operating Assets and Liabilities & Other Cash Items:Decrease/(Increase) in ReceivablesIncrease/(Decrease) in Provision for Doubtful DebtsDecrease/(Increase) in InventoriesDecrease/(Increase) in Other AssetsIncrease/(Decrease) in PayablesIncrease/(Decrease) in other accrued Expenses PayableIncrease/(Decrease) in Other LiabilitiesIncrease/(Decrease) in Employee Leave EntitlementsNET CASH PROVIDED FROM/(USED IN)OPERATING ACTIVITIES from the STATEMENT of CASH FLOWS

(c) Non-Cash Investing & Financing Activities

Nil

(d) Financing Arrangements

Nil

(343)

21,284

433

23,498

(1,133)

Notes

57

9,924

--

(9)

163

2014Actual

10,820

(2)42

21,284

6a

10

10,159

32

2013

23,498

Actual

5,784

404

17,701

(631)

19,094

56

(164)

2

(107)

757 804(253)

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3163


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Note 12. Commitments for Expenditure

$ '000

(a) Capital Commitments (exclusive of GST)

Capital expenditure committed for at the reporting date but notrecognised in the financial statements as liabilities:

Property, Plant & EquipmentPlant & EquipmentTotal Commitments

These expenditures are payable as follows:Within the next yearTotal Payable

Sources for Funding of Capital Commitments:Unrestricted General FundsTotal Sources of Funding

Details of Capital CommitmentsCompact Sweeper.

(b) Finance Lease Commitments

Nil

(c) Operating Lease Commitments (Non Cancellable)

a. Commitments under Non Cancellable Operating Leases at the Reporting date, but not recognised as Liabilities are payable:

Within the next yearLater than one year and not later than 5 yearsLater than 5 yearsTotal Non Cancellable Operating Lease Commitments

b. Non Cancellable Operating Leases include the following assets: Motor Vehicles, Heavy Plant, Office Rentals. Contingent Rentals may be payable depending on the condition of items or usage during the lease term.

Conditions relating to Operating Leases:- All Operating Lease Agreements are secured only against the Leased Asset.- No Lease Agreements impose any financial restrictions on Council regarding future debt etc.

(d) Investment Property Commitments

Nil

165

2014

165

33

-

-

NotesActual

-

-

1,499

1,419

1,820

1,693127

Actual

-165

-

-165

47

165

165

2013



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Note 13(a). Statement of Performance Measurement - Indicators (Consolidated)

$ '000

Local Government Industry Indicators - Consolidated

1. Operating Performance RatioTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

(excl. Capital Grants & Contributions) - Operating ExpensesTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

(excl. Capital Grants & Contributions)

2. Own Source Operating Revenue RatioTotal continuing operating revenue (1)

(less ALL Grants & Contributions)

Total continuing operating revenue (1)

3. Unrestricted Current RatioCurrent Assets less all External Restrictions (2)

Current Liabilities less Specific Purpose Liabilities (3, 4)

4. Debt Service Cover RatioOperating Result (1) before capital excluding interestand depreciation / impairment / amortisation (EBITDA)

Principal Repayments (from the Statement of Cash Flows)

+ Borrowing Interest Costs (from the Income Statement)

5. Rates, Annual Charges, Interest & Extra Charges Outstanding PercentageRates, Annual and Extra Charges OutstandingRates, Annual and Extra Charges Collectible

6. Cash Expense Cover RatioCurrent Year's Cash and Cash Equivalentsincluding All Term DepositsPayments from cash flow of operating andfinancing activities

Notes

(1) Excludes fair value adjustments and reversal of revaluation decrements,net gain/(loss) on sale of assets and net share of interests in joint ventures.

(2) Refer Notes 6-8 inclusive.Also excludes any Real Estate & Land for resale not expected to be sold in the next 12 months

(3) Refer to Note 10(a).(4) Refer to Note 10(a)(ii) - excludes all payables & provisions not expected to be paid in the next 12 months (incl. ELE).

74,954

14,373

86,109 106,603

10,600 1,892

4.79%

2014

7,876

96,807

3,590

6.16

79.46%

2.21 : 1

4.46

5.10%

-0.98%

5.60

31,698

(770)

Amounts Indicator

2.09

x12 60,284

7.32

-0.80%

2014 2013

1.99

80.70%80.78%

2012Prior Periods

6.69

-2.14%

7.65

5.11%

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3165


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Note 14. Investment Properties

$ '000

Council has not classified any Land or Buildings as "Investment Properties"

Note 15. Financial Risk Management

Risk Management

Council's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including (1) price risk, (2) credit risk, (3) liquidity riskand (4) interest rate risk.

The Council's overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeksto minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Council.

Council does not engage in transactions expressed in foreign currencies and is therefore not subject to foreigncurrency risk.

Financial risk management is carried out by Council's Finance Section under policies approved by the Council.

A comparison by category of the carrying amounts and fair values of Council's Financial Assets & FinancialLiabilities recognised in the financial statements is presented below.

Financial AssetsCash and Cash EquivalentsInvestments - "Held to Maturity"ReceivablesTotal Financial Assets

Financial LiabilitiesPayablesLoans / AdvancesTotal Financial Liabilities

Fair Value is determined as follows:

- Cash & Cash Equivalents, Receivables, Payables - are estimated to be the carrying value which approximates mkt value.

- Borrowings & Held to Maturity Investments - are based upon estimated future cash flows discounted by the current market interest rates applicable to assets & liabilities with similar risk profiles, unless quoted market prices are available.

- Financial Assets classified (i) "at fair value through profit & loss" or (ii) Available for Sale - are based upon quoted market prices (in active markets for identical investments) at the reporting date or independent valuation.

Refer to Note 24 - Fair Value Measurement for information regarding the fair value of financial assets & liabilities

5,921

2014

23,498

5,9216,094

21,284

2013

72,378

45,000

Fair Value Carrying Value

9,11121,951

2013

33,000

20142014

32,273

7,769

21,284 23,498

Notes

44,842

20,559 21,951

Actual

12,8407,769

20,559

12,84012,7909,111

12,790

62,419 72,220 61,6926,094

Actual 2013



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Note 15. Financial Risk Management (continued)

$ '000

(a) Cash & Cash Equivalents, Financial assets 'at fair value through the profit & Loss' "Available-for-sale" financial assets & "Held-to-maturity" Investments

Council's objective is to maximise its return on cash & investments whilst maintaining an adequate level ofliquidity and preserving capital.

Council's Finance area manages the Cash & Investments portfolio with the assistance of independent advisors.

Council has an Investment Policy which complies with the Local Government Act & Minister's Investment Order.This Policy is regularly reviewed by Council and it's staff and an Investment Report is tabled before Council ona monthly basis setting out the portfolio breakup and its performance.

The risks associated with the investments held are:

- Price Risk - the risk that the capital value of Investments may fluctuate due to changes in market prices, whether there changes are caused by factors specific to individual financial instruments or their issuers or are caused by factors affecting similar instruments traded in a market.

- Interest Rate Risk - the risk that movements in interest rates could affect returns and income.

- Credit Risk - the risk that the investment counterparty) will not complete their obligations particular to a financial instrument, resulting in a financial loss to Council - be it of a capital or income nature.

Council manages these risks (amongst other measures) by diversifying its portfolio and only purchasinginvestments with high credit ratings or capital guarantees.

Council also seeks advice from independent advisers before placing any funds in Cash Equivalents &Investments.

The following represents a summary of the sensitivity of Council's Income Statement and Accumulated Surplus(for the reporting period) due to a change in either the price of a financial asset or the interest rates applicable.

It is assumed that the change in interest rates would have been constant throughout the reporting period.

2014Possible impact of a 1% movement in Interest Rates

2013Possible impact of a 1% movement in Interest Rates

Increase of Values/Rates

529 (529)

Profit Equity (658) (658)

(529)529

658 658Profit

Decrease of Values/RatesEquity

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3167


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$ '000

(b) Receivables

Council's major receivables comprise (i) Rates & Annual charges and (ii) User Charges & Fees.

The major risk associated with these receivables is credit risk - the risk that debts due and payable to Councilmay not be repaid in full.

Council manages this risk by monitoring outstanding debt and employing stringent debt recovery procedures.It also encourages ratepayers to pay their rates by the due date through incentives.

Credit risk on rates and annual charges is minimised by the ability of Council to secure a charge over the landrelating to the debts - that is, the land can be sold to recover the debt. Council is also able to charge intereston overdue rates & annual charges at higher than market rates which further encourages the payment of debt.

Council makes suitable provision for doubtful receivables as required and carries out credit checks on mostnon-rate debtors.

There are no material receivables that have been subjected to a re-negotiation of repayment terms.

A profile of Council's receivables credit risk at balance date follows:

(i) Ageing of Receivables - %Current (not yet overdue)Overdue

(ii) Ageing of Receivables - valueCurrent (not yet overdue)Past due by up to 30 daysPast due between 31 and 180 daysPast due between 181 and 365 daysPast due by more than 1 year

(iii) Movement in Provision for Impairment of ReceivablesBalance at the beginning of the year+ new provisions recognised during the year- amounts already provided for & written off this yearBalance at the end of the year

-429

40

711

399

332

1,002

336

Annual

39%

2014

725145

100%

0%

2014

0%

3,2113,460

336

--

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-

1,956

-

294

100%

Rates &

1,012

61%

2014Rates &

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Annual

2013

100%

Other

43%

Receivables

57%

--

42

3,046

2013

1,974

1,949

100%

Other

327

2,044

2,961

100%

(49)

Receivables Charges Charges

100%



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$ '000

(c) Payables & Borrowings

Payables & Borrowings are both subject to liquidity risk - the risk that insufficient funds may be on hand tomeet payment obligations as and when they fall due.

Council manages this risk by monitoring its cash flow requirements and liquidity levels and maintaining anadequate cash buffer.

Payment terms can (in extenuating circumstances) also be extended & overdraft facilities utilised as required.

The contractual undiscounted cash outflows (ie. principal and interest) of Council's Payables & Borrowings areset out in the maturity table below:

$ '000

Trade/Other PayablesLoans & AdvancesTotal Financial Liabilities

Trade/Other PayablesLoans & AdvancesTotal Financial Liabilities

Borrowings are also subject to interest rate risk - the risk that movements in interest rates could adverselyaffect funding costs & debt servicing requirements. Council manages this risk through the diversification ofborrowing types, maturities & interest rate structures.

The following interest rates were applicableto Council's Borrowings at balance date:

Trade/Other PayablesLoans & Advances - Fixed Interest Rate

21,951

2013

4-5 Yrs Outflows

Interest RateInterest Rate12,840

1,181

Carrying

1,801 1,185

1,225

1,841

to no

2013

2,130

2014

Subject

1,181

7,769

1,184

- -

> 5 Yrs≤ 1 Year

-

1,841

12,790 0.0%

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1,225

1,225

1-2 Yrs

Actual

9,111

22,072

-

Total

12,790 - - 12,790

9,111

9,282

2-3 Yrs 3-4 Yrs

7,769 6.3%

Value

12,840

Carrying

24,250

- - -

2,1301,185

20,559

1,184

6,765

Carrying

3,387

Average

1,891

6,765 7,966

Value

21,951

Average

1,841

0.0%

3,387

11,410

12,840

20,559

1,2251,841

5.5%

2014

1,801

- 6,075

7,234

7,234

-

5,556

-

7,357

1,801

maturitypayable in:

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3169


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Note 16. Material Budget Variations

$ '000

Council's Original Financial Budget for 13/14 was adopted by the Council on 27 June 2013.

While the Income Statement included in this General Purpose Financial Report must disclose the OriginalBudget adopted by Council, the Local Government Act requires Council to review its Financial Budget on aQuarterly Basis, so that it is able to manage the various variations between actuals versus budget thatinvariably occur throughout the year.

This Note sets out the details of MATERIAL VARIATIONS between Council's Original Budget and its Actualresults for the year as per the Income Statement - even though such variations may have been adjusted forduring each Quarterly Budget Review.

Note that for Variations* of Budget to Actual :Material Variations represent those variances that amount to 10% or more of the original budgeted figure.F = Favourable Budget Variation, U = Unfavourable Budget Variation

$ '000

REVENUESRates & Annual Charges

User Charges & FeesThe variance related to higher levels of fees received for the Aquatic and Fitness Centres and Early Learning Centres than originally budgeted.

Interest & Investment RevenueThe variance was the result of higher than expected level of funds invested.

Other Revenues

Operating Grants & ContributionsThis variance mainly relates to the Financial Assistance Grant which is only recognised as income when received.

Capital Grants & ContributionsThis variance is due to receiving more s94 contributions than our original budget estimate.

Net Gains from Disposal of AssetsThe additional gain on the disposal of assets relates to Property Fund transactions.

U

833 278%

3,660

300

1,851

F1,133

168%9,796

13,202 10,698

787 50%

(19%)

(9%)

---------- Variance* ----------

3,733

(2,504)

F

(387)

F

2,370

6,136

26%

U

268

2014

F

4,120

70,785

7,102 8,953

Actual

0%

F

2014

1,584

2014Budget

71,053



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Note 16. Material Budget Variations (continued)

$ '000

EXPENSESEmployee Benefits & On-Costs

Borrowing CostsThis variance is due to the borrowings under the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme which occurred after the original budget had been adopted.

Materials & Contracts

Depreciation & Amortisation

Other Expenses

Budget Variations relating to Council's Cash Flow Statement include:Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesThe increase in cash flows is largely due to receiving more s94 contributions than in our original budget.

Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesThe increase in cash outflows is the result of investing the additional cashflow from operations.

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesThe additional cash outflows relates to the repayment of the new Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme loan.

65.9%

153.0%

(1,342)

(7,892) (12,075)

611

8,733 19,094

U(809)

U(19,966)

(533)

10,361 F118.6%

4%

11,000 F10,820

F

Budget

47,428

2014---------- Variance* ----------

9%4,12143,307

29,484

(67)

14,027 F13,416

2%

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1%29,781

483

297

180

U550

2014

(14%)

2014

F

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3171

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Note 18. Contingencies & Other Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised

$ '000

The following assets and liabilities do not qualify for (ii) Statewide Limitedrecognition in the Statement of Financial Position, buttheir knowledge & disclosure is considered relevant Council is a member of Statewide Mutual, a mutualto the users of Council's Financial Report. pool scheme providing liability insurance to Local

Government.

LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED: Membership includes the potential to share in eitherthe net assets or liabilities of the fund depending on

1. Guarantees its past performance. Council’s share of the NetAssets or Liabilities reflects Councils contributions to

(i) Defined Benefit Superannuation the pool and the result of insurance claims within Contribution Plans each of the Fund Years.

Council participates in an employer sponsored The future realisation and finalisation of claimsDefined Benefit Superannuation Scheme, and makes incurred but not reported to 30/6 this year may resultcontributions as determined by the Superannuation in future liabilities or benefits as a result of pastScheme's Trustees. events that Council will be required to fund or share

in respectively.Member Councils bear responsibility of ensuring thereare sufficient funds available to pay out the required (iii) StateCover Limitedbenefits as they fall due.

Council is a member of StateCover Mutual LimitedThe Schemes most recent full actuarial review and holds a partly paid share in the entity.indicated that the Net Assets of the Scheme werenot sufficient to meet the accrued benefits of the StateCover is a company providing workersSchemes Defined Benefit member category with compensation insurance cover to the NSW Localmember Councils required to make significantly Government Industry and specifically Council.higher contributions in future years.

Council has a contingent liability to contribute furtherThe Local Government Superannuation Scheme equity in the event of the erosion of the Company'showever is unable to provide Council with an accurate capital base as a result of the company's pastestimate of its share of the net deficit and accordingly performance and/or claims experience or as a resultCouncil has not recorded any net liability from it's of any increased prudential requirements from APRA.Defined Benefit Scheme obligations in accordancewith AASB 119. These future equity contributions would be required

to maintain the company’s minimum level of NetFuture contributions made to the defined benefit Assets in accordance with its Licence Requirements.scheme to rectify the net deficit position will berecognised as an expense when they become (iv) Other Guaranteespayable - similar to the accounting for DefinedContributions Plans. Council has provided no other Guarantees other than

those listed above.

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3175


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Note 18. Contingencies & Other Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised (continued)

$ '000

LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED (continued): (iii) Potential Land Acquisitions due to Planning Restrictions imposed by Council (continued)

2. Other LiabilitiesAs a result, where notified in writing by the various

(i) Third Party Claims owners, Council will be required to purchase theseland parcels.

The Council is involved from time to time in variousclaims incidental to the ordinary course of business At reporting date, reliable estimates as to the valueincluding claims for damages relating to its services. of any potential liability (& subsequent land asset)

from such potential acquisitions has not beenCouncil believes that it is appropriately covered possible.for all claims through its Insurance Coverage anddoes not expect any material liabilities to eventuate.

(ii) S94 Plans ASSETS NOT RECOGNISED:

Council levies Section 94/94A Contributions upon (i) Land Under Roadsvarious development across the Council area throughthe required Contributions Plans. As permitted under AASB 1051, Council has elected

not to bring to account Land Under Roads that itAs part of these Plans, Council has received funds owned or controlled up to & including 30/6/08.for which it will be required to expend the monies inaccordance with those Plans. (ii) Infringement Notices/Fines

As well, these Plans indicate proposed future Fines & Penalty Income, the result of Council issuingexpenditure to be undertaken by Council, which will Infringement Notices is followed up and collected bybe funded by making levies and receipting funds in the Infringement Processing Bureau.future years or where a shortfall exists by the use ofCouncil's General Funds. Councils Revenue Recognition policy for such

income is to account for it as revenue on receipt.These future expenses do not yet qualify as liabilitiesas of the Reporting Date, but represent Councils Accordingly, at Year End, there is a potential assetintention to spend funds in the manner and timing due to Council representing issued but unpaidset out in those Plans. Infringement Notices.

(iii) Potential Land Acquisitions due to Planning Due to the limited information available on the status, Restrictions imposed by Council value and duration of outstanding Notices, Council is

unable to determine the value of outstanding income.Council has classified a number of privately ownedland parcels as Local Open Space or Bushland.

Note 19. Controlled Entities, Associated Entities & Interests in Joint Ventures

Council has no interest in any Controlled Entities, Associated Entities or Joint Ventures.



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Note 20. Equity - Retained Earnings and Revaluation Reserves

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(a) Retained Earnings

Movements in Retained Earnings were as follows:Balance at beginning of Year (from previous years audited accounts)

a. Net Operating Result for the YearBalance at End of the Reporting Period

(b) Reserves

(i) Reserves are represented by:

- Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation ReserveTotal

(ii) Reconciliation of movements in Reserves:

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve- Opening Balance- Revaluations for the year- Balance at End of Year

TOTAL VALUE OF RESERVES

(iii) Nature & Purpose of Reserves

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve- The Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve is used to record increments/decrements of Non Current Asset values due to their revaluation.

(c) Correction of Error/s relating to a Previous Reporting Period

Council made no correction of errors during the current reporting period.

(d) Voluntary Changes in Accounting Policies

Council made no voluntary changes in any accounting policies during the year.

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Note 21. Events occurring after the Reporting Date

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Events that occur between the end of the reporting period (ending 30 June 2014) and the date when thefinancial statements are "authorised for issue" have been taken into account in preparing these statements.

Council has adopted the date of receipt of the Auditors' Report as the applicable "authorised for issue" daterelating to these General Purpose Financial Statements.

Accordingly, the "authorised for issue" date is 30/09/14.

Events that occur after the Reporting Period represent one of two types:

(i) Events that provide evidence of conditions that existed at the Reporting Period

These financial statements (and the figures therein) incorporate all "adjusting events" that provided evidenceof conditions that existed at 30 June 2014.

(ii) Events that provide evidence of conditions that arose after the Reporting Period

These financial statements (& figures therein) do not incorporate any "non-adjusting events" that haveoccurred after 30 June 2014 and which are only indicative of conditions that arose after 30 June 2014.

Council is unaware of any material or significant "non-adjusting events" that should be disclosed.



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Note 22. Intangible Assets

$ '000

Intangible Assets represent identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance.

Intangible Assets are as follows;

Opening Values:Gross Book Value (1/7)

Accumulated Amortisation (1/7)

Accumulated Impairment (1/7)

Net Book Value - Opening Balance

Movements for the year- Purchases- Transfers from Note 9

- Amortisation charges

Closing Values:Gross Book Value (30/6)

Accumulated Amortisation (30/6)

Accumulated Impairment (30/6)

TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET BOOK VALUE 1

1. The Net Book Value of Intangible Assets represent:

- Software

Note 23. Reinstatement, Rehabilitation & Restoration Liabilities

Council has no outstanding obligations to make, restore, rehabilitate or reinstate any of its assets/operations.

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Note 24. Fair Value Measurement

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The Council measures the following asset and liability classes at fair value on a recurring basis:

- Infrastructure, Property, Plant and Equipment- Investment Property- Financial Assets & Liabilities

The fair value of assets and liabilities must be estimated in accordance with various Accounting Standards foreither recognition and measurement requirements or for disclosure purposes.

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement requires all assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be assigned to a"level" in the fair value hierarchy as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can accessat the measurement date.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

(1) The following table presents all assets and liabilities that have been measured & recognised at fair values:

2014

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentPlant & Equipment, Office Furn & Computer EquipOperational LandCommunity LandLand Improvements - non depreciableLand Improvements - depreciableBuildings - Non SpecialisedBuildings - SpecialisedOther StructuresRoadsBridgesFootpathsStormwaterSwimming PoolsLibrary BooksOther Other InfrastructureTotal Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

(2) Transfers between Level 1 & Level 2 Fair Value Hierarchies

During the year, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 Fair Value hierarchies for recurring fairvalue measurements.

Fair Value Measurement HierarchyLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total

Date Quoted Significant Significantof latest prices in observable unobservable

Valuation active mkts inputs inputs

30/06/13 - - 3,219 3,21930/06/13 - - 196,162 196,16230/06/11 - - 87,452 87,45230/06/13 - - 4,589 4,58930/06/13 - - 10,322 10,32230/06/13 - - 29,459 29,45930/06/13 - - 16,878 16,878

30/06/10 - - 493,695 493,69530/06/10 - - 953 953

30/06/13 - - 5,474 5,474

30/06/10 - - 9,874 9,87430/06/10 - - 31,967 31,96730/06/13 - - 3,403 3,403

30/06/13 - - 5,789 5,78930/06/13 - - 226 22630/06/13 - - 1,395 1,395

- - 900,857 900,857





Note 24. Fair Value Measurement (continued)

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(3) Valuation techniques used to derive Level 2 and Level 3 Fair Values

Where Council is unable to derive Fair Valuations using quoted market prices of identical assets (ie. Level 1 inputs), Council instead utilises a spread of both observable inputs (Level 2 inputs) and unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs).

The Fair Valuation techniques Council has employed while utilising Level 2 and Level 3 inputs are as follows:

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

Plant & Equipment, Office Equipment and Furniture & Fittings

Plant & Equipment, Office Equipment and Furniture & Fittings are valued at cost but are disclosed at fair value in the notes. The carrying amount of these assets is assumed to approximate fair value due to the nature of the items. Examples of assets within these classes are as follows: • Plant and Equipment: Trucks, ride‐on mowers, street sweepers and motor vehicles • Office Equipment: Refrigerators, electronic whiteboards, flat‐screen monitors and computer equipment. • Furniture & Fittings: Chairs, desks and display systems The key unobservable inputs to the valuation are the remaining useful life and residual value. Council reviews the value of these assets against quoted prices for the gross current replacement cost of similar assets and by taking account of the pattern of consumption, estimated remaining useful life and the residual value. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

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Operational Land

This asset comprises all of Council’s land classified as Operational Land under the NSW Local Government Act 1993. The key unobservable input to the valuation was the market approach to the valuation. The last valuation was undertaken at 30 June 2013 and was performed by AssetVal Pty Ltd, Neil Nelson Certified Practicing Valuer, Registered Valuer No. VAL016083.

Generally, fair value is the most advantageous price reasonably obtainable by the seller and the most advantageous price reasonably obtained by the buyer. This is not necessarily the market selling price of the asset, it is regarded as the maximum value that Council would rationally pay to acquire the asset. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Community Land

Valuations of all Council’s Community Land and Council managed land were based on the land values provided by the Valuer‐General. As these rates were not considered to be observable market evidence they have been classified as Level 3. When valuing the land, the Valuer‐ General considers the following:

Property market conditions as at 1 July in the year of valuation

Most valuable use of the land

Location of the land

Constraints on use such as zoning, heritage restrictions

Land size, shape and land features such as slope and soil type

Nearby development and infrastructure

Views






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There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Land Improvements – Non Depreciable

These assets comprise such things as playfield improvements, bush regeneration. These were valued in‐house using the cost approach by experienced Council engineers and asset management staff.

The cost approach has been utilised whereby the replacement cost was estimated taking into account a range of factors. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Land Improvements – Depreciable

These assets comprise such things as gardens, streetscaping and landscaping. These assets may be located in parks, reserves, road reserves. These were valued in‐house using the cost approach by experienced Council engineers and asset management staff.

The cost approach has been utilised whereby the replacement cost was estimated taking into account a range of factors. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Buildings – Non Specialised and Specialised

Buildings were valued by AssetVal Pty Ltd in June 2013 using the cost approach method.

The valuation of CCC Building assets has been completed in accordance with guidance notes and background papers issued by the New South Wales Government, Australian Accounting Standards Board and the International Assets Valuation Standards Committee of which the Australian Property Institute is a member.

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3183





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The following inputs and assumptions are used in determining fair value:

Breakdown of building into relevant components, structure, floor, internal finishes, roof, service mechanical, services electrical, services fire/security, services transport.

The straight line method of depreciation has been used which is based on the premise that the loss in value is in equal amounts over the full extent of the components/assets life.

There has been no change in the valuation process during the reporting period.

Other Structures

This asset class comprises Boardwalks, Boat ramps, Viewing platforms, Floodlighting Systems, Skate Facilities, Irrigation System, Jetties, Pedestrian bridges, Retaining Walls and Seawalls. The cost approach has been utilised whereby the replacement cost was estimated for each asset by taking into account a range of factors. Inputs such as estimates of pattern of consumption, residual value, asset condition and useful life required extensive professional judgement and impacted significantly on the final determination of fair value. As such these assets were all classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period. Roads, Bridges, Footpaths, Drainage Roads, bridges, footpaths and drainage were valued by AssetVal Pty Ltd in June 2010 using the cost approach method. To assist with the identification of the relevant roads, bridges drainage & related infrastructure assets AssetVal Pty Ltd have relied on plans, directions and details provided by Council and measurements taken onsite. Their assessments are based upon information derived from visual inspection of assets as well as from information supplied by staff of Council.






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In all cases the cost approach estimated the replacement cost for each asset by componentisation the assets into significant parts with different useful lives and taking into account a range of factors. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Other Infrastructure

This asset class comprises such things as wickets, playground equipment, signs, bus shelters and seats, shade structures and ground improvements.

The cost approach has been utilised whereby the replacement cost was estimated for each asset by taking into account a range of factors. Inputs such as estimates of pattern of consumption, residual value, asset condition and useful life required extensive professional judgement and impacted significantly on the final determination of fair value. As such these assets were all classified as having been valued using Level 3 valuation inputs. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

Library Books

Library Books are valued at cost but are disclosed at fair value in the notes. The carrying amount of these assets is assumed to approximate fair value due to the nature of the items. Council reviews the value of these assets against quoted prices for the gross current replacement cost of similar assets and by taking account of the pattern of consumption, estimated remaining useful life and the residual value. There has been no change to the valuation process during the reporting period.

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3185


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$ '000

(4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)

a. The following tables present the changes in Level 3 Fair Value Asset Classes.

Opening Balance - 1/7/12

Other movement (details here)Other movement (details here)

Closing Balance - 30/6/13

Purchases (GBV)Disposals (WDV)Depreciation & ImpairmentOther movement (details here)



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Purchases (GBV)Depreciation & ImpairmentOther movement (details here)


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92,473 99,543 4,573 10,814 207,403

Depreciable Depreciable Total

12,429 (12,421) 15 322 34592,392 - - - 92,392

197,294 87,122 4,588 11,136 300,140

4 - - 63 67(806) - - - (806)

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196,162 87,452 4,589 10,322 298,525

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Total

22,943 24,770 6,232 504,770

8,168 (3,797) (416) 3,546 7,501

31,111 20,973 5,816 508,316 566,216

140 24 52 3,751 3,967(2,055) (832) (394) (4,508) (7,789)

263 (3,287) - (13,864) (16,888)

29,459 16,878 5,474 493,695 545,506



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$ '000

(4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (continued)

a. The following tables present the changes in Level 3 Fair Value Asset Classes. (continued)


Other movement (details here)


Purchases (GBV)Depreciation & ImpairmentOther movement (details here)Other movement (details here)



Adoption of AASB 13Other movement (details here)


Purchases (GBV)Disposals (WDV)Depreciation & ImpairmentOther movement (details here)


b. Information relating to the transfers into and out of the Level 3 Fair Valuation hierarchy (as disclosed in the Table above) includes:

No transfers were made in or out of the Level 3 Fair Value Hierachy.

- 3,618 1,713 453 5,784

- - (105) (117) (222)- - - 4 4

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(89) (1,118) (513) (114) (1,834)

Equipment BooksTotal

9,330 - - - 9,330

9,874 3,219 1,395 226 14,714

Footpaths Plant & Library Other

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32,923 - - - 32,923

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$ '000

(4). Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) (continued)

d. The Valuation Process for Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

Level 3 valuation process for some asset classes where the basis was Cost Approach,

The inputs used for this technique were

- Pattern of consumption- Residual Value- Asset Condition- Unit rates- Useful life

(5). Highest and best use

All of Council's non financial assets are considered as being utilised for their highest and best use.



page 75



Note 25. Council Information & Contact Details

Principal Place of Business:137 Beamish StreetCampsie NSW 2194

Contact DetailsMailing Address: Opening Hours:PO Box 77 9:00am to 5:00pmCampsie NSW 2194 Monday to Friday

Telephone: 02 9789 9300 Internet:Facsimile: 02 9789 1542 Email:

Officers Elected MembersGENERAL MANAGER MAYORJim Montague PSM Brian Robson

RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER COUNCILLORSGlenn McMahon Mark Adler

Fadwa KebbePUBLIC OFFICER Ken NamAndy Sammut Linda Eisler

Con VasiliadesAUDITORS Esta Paschalidis - ChilasHill Rogers Spencer Steer Assurance Partners Michael HawattLevel 5, 1 Chifley Square Pierre AzziSydney NSW 2000 Australia Karl (Khodr) Saleh

Other InformationABN: 55 150 306 339

[email protected]

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3193 page 76 page 76

194A p p e N d I x - F I N A N C I A L Spage 77page 77

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3195 page 78page 78



SPECIAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2014


A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3203

SPFS 2014

page 1


Special Purpose Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Contents

1. Statement by Councillors & Management

2. Special Purpose Financial Statements:

Income Statement - Water Supply Business ActivityIncome Statement - Sewerage Business ActivityIncome Statement - Other Business Activities

Statement of Financial Position - Water Supply Business ActivityStatement of Financial Position - Sewerage Business ActivityStatement of Financial Position - Other Business Activities

3. Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements

4. Auditor's Report

Background

These Special Purpose Financial Statements have been prepared for the use by both Council and the Division ofLocal Government in fulfilling their requirements under National Competition Policy.

The principle of competitive neutrality is based on the concept of a "level playing field" between persons/entitiescompeting in a market place, particularly between private and public sector competitors.

Essentially, the principle is that government businesses, whether Commonwealth, State or Local, should operatewithout net competitive advantages over other businesses as a result of their public ownership.

For Council, the principle of competitive neutrality & public reporting applies only to declared business activities.

These include (a) those activities classified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as business activities beingwater supply, sewerage services, abattoirs, gas production and reticulation and (b) those activities with a turnoverof over $2 million that Council has formally declared as a Business Activity (defined as Category 1 activities).

In preparing these financial statements for Council's self classified Category 1 businesses and ABS definedactivities, councils must (a) adopt a corporatisation model and (b) apply full cost attribution including tax equivalentregime payments & debt guarantee fees (where the business benefits from councils borrowing position bycomparison with commercial rates).

(iv)

7

5n/a

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(ii)

11

(iii)

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Page

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Income Statement of Council's Other Business Activities for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Income from continuing operationsAccess chargesUser chargesFeesInterestGrants and contributions provided for non capital purposesProfit from the sale of assetsOther incomeTotal income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operationsEmployee benefits and on-costsBorrowing costsMaterials and contractsDepreciation and impairmentLoss on sale of assetsCalculated taxation equivalentsDebt guarantee fee (if applicable)Other expensesTotal expenses from continuing operationsSurplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations before capital amounts

Grants and contributions provided for capital purposesSurplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations after capital amounts

Surplus (deficit) from discontinued operationsSurplus (deficit) from ALL Operations before taxless: Corporate Taxation Equivalent (30%) [based on result before capital]

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AFTER TAX

plus Opening Retained Profitsplus/less: Prior Period Adjustmentsplus Adjustments for amounts unpaid:- Taxation equivalent payments- Debt guarantee fees- Corporate taxation equivalentadd:- Subsidy Paid/Contribution To Operationsless:- TER dividend paid- Dividend paidClosing Retained Profits

Return on Capital %Subsidy from Council

Category 2 Category 2

-56.7%

1,964

-51.0%2,203

2,231

1,899

(1,775)--

-

-

-

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(2,066)

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154

--

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160

2,4762,2312,414

(1,775)

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2,304

132-

3,629

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3,732--

54

(318)

-(318)

(318)-

1,256

(2,066)

3,017

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245

-

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110

(318)

132 154-

---

150-

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494 1,102268

3,586-

3,268

2014Actual

2013Actual Actual

20132014

-

-

-

--

-

1541482,612

-

-

-

-

2,057--

1,572--

2,554

896

2,737

1,479-

2,828

-3.0%

Early Learning Centres Aquatic Centres

2,154

(179)

-

467

2,304

-

226

--

-9.2%

2,589

-

-

(1,775) (2,066)

156 160--

2,986

1,789--

-

Actual

2,458

-

4,678--

(2,066)

4,512

-

(1,775)-

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Income Statement of Council's Other Business Activities for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Income from continuing operationsAccess chargesUser chargesFeesInterestGrants and contributions provided for non capital purposesProfit from the sale of assetsOther incomeTotal income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operationsEmployee benefits and on-costsBorrowing costsMaterials and contractsDepreciation and impairmentLoss on sale of assetsCalculated taxation equivalentsDebt guarantee fee (if applicable)Other expensesTotal expenses from continuing operationsSurplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations before capital amounts

Grants and contributions provided for capital purposesSurplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations after capital amounts

Surplus (deficit) from discontinued operationsSurplus (deficit) from ALL Operations before taxless: Corporate Taxation Equivalent (30%) [based on result before capital]

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AFTER TAX

plus Opening Retained Profitsplus/less: Prior Period Adjustmentsplus Adjustments for amounts unpaid:- Taxation equivalent payments- Debt guarantee fees- Corporate taxation equivalentadd:- Subsidy Paid/Contribution To Operationsless:- TER dividend paid- Dividend paidClosing Retained Profits

Return on Capital %Subsidy from Council

0 Category 2

-

489

(63)

(98)

526- -

-

37

33-

-

- -2

-56

-

34

66

48

-

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26

2013Actual Actual

-66

2014

-

Tennis Courts

-

26- -

--

(98)

- -

41-

-

-

--

(63)

2

526

- -

- -

(98)(63)

124129(63) (98)

120-9.9%

-

-14.6%

2

55

86

24

-

2

-

567

-

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Statement of Financial Position - Council's Other Business Activities as at 30 June 2014

$ '000

ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash and cash equivalentsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesOtherNon-current assets classified as held for saleTotal Current Assets

Non-Current AssetsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesInfrastructure, property, plant and equipmentInvestments accounted for using equity methodInvestment propertyOtherTotal Non-Current AssetsTOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesBank OverdraftPayablesInterest bearing liabilitiesProvisionsTotal Current Liabilities

Non-Current LiabilitiesPayablesInterest bearing liabilitiesProvisionsOther LiabilitiesTotal Non-Current LiabilitiesTOTAL LIABILITIESNET ASSETS

EQUITYRetained earningsRevaluation reservesCouncil equity interestNon-controlling equity interestTOTAL EQUITY

4

4

333

2,2311,964

-

-

333

-

--

3,6453,443

3,711

2,154

3,293-

1,139

-

3,293 3,443-

611

3,378-

-

-

-

615

-

686

1,414

3,378

670

3,378

1,414

Early Learning Centres

-

-

16

-

-

Category 2

-

Actual

--

Aquatic Centres

Category 2

339

2014

232

2013

-

Actual 2013

3,645

670-

333

2,304

611

3,4433,293

-

-

3,645

-

-

-

--

-

339

3,479

-

-

-

-

-

3,443

4,058

- - -

-

3,479--

1,139

-

3393,645

338

-

-338

--

1

3,984

-

Actual

--

-

1

-

3,645

-

-

-16

3,4433,4483,979

-

-

-

-

-

-

-3,448

-

-

-

531-

-

--

Actual 2014

531 615

232

-

--

615

-

-

-

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Statement of Financial Position - Council's Other Business Activities as at 30 June 2014

$ '000

ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash and cash equivalentsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesOtherNon-current assets classified as held for saleTotal Current Assets

Non-Current AssetsInvestmentsReceivablesInventoriesInfrastructure, property, plant and equipmentInvestments accounted for using equity methodInvestment propertyOtherTotal Non-Current AssetsTOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesBank OverdraftPayablesInterest bearing liabilitiesProvisionsTotal Current Liabilities

Non-Current LiabilitiesPayablesInterest bearing liabilitiesProvisionsOther LiabilitiesTotal Non-Current LiabilitiesTOTAL LIABILITIESNET ASSETS

EQUITYRetained earningsRevaluation reservesCouncil equity interestNon-controlling equity interestTOTAL EQUITY

- -

672635

-

#VALUE!

---

635

635

146489

- -

--

--

- --

- --

-

- -- --

635

Category 2

-

---

- -

2014

-635

-

672

-

--

-

2013

672

---

-

-

-

Tennis Courts

---

Actual Actual

-

-

672

-

-

672

526146

672

-

635

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3209

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Special Purpose Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Contents of the Notes accompanying the Financial Statements

Details

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Water Supply Business Best Practice Management disclosure requirements

Sewerage Business Best Practice Management disclosure requirements n/a3

Note Page

1

2

8

n/a

186210

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Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statementsfor the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies

page 8

These financial statements are a Special Purpose Financial Statements (SPFS) prepared for use by Council and the Office of Local Government.

For the purposes of these statements, the Council is not a reporting not-for-profit entity.

The figures presented in these special purpose financial statements, unless otherwise stated, have been prepared in accordance with:

the recognition and measurement criteria of relevant Australian Accounting Standards,

other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) &

Australian Accounting Interpretations.

The disclosures in these special purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:

the Local Government Act and Regulation, and

the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting.

The statements are also prepared on an accruals basis, based on historic costs and do not take into account changing money values nor current values of non-current assets (except where specifically stated).

Certain taxes and other costs (appropriately described) have been imputed for the purposes of the National Competition Policy.

National Competition Policy

Council has adopted the principle of ‘competitive neutrality’ to its business activities as part of the national competition policy which is being applied throughout Australia at all levels of government.

The framework for its application is set out in the June 1996 Government Policy statement on the “Application of National Competition Policy to Local Government”.

The “Pricing & Costing for Council Businesses A Guide to Competitive Neutrality” issued by the Office of Local Government in July 1997 has also been adopted.

The pricing & costing guidelines outline the process for identifying and allocating costs to activities and provide a standard of disclosure requirements. These disclosures are reflected in Council’s pricing and/or financial reporting systems and include taxation equivalents; council subsidies; return on investments (rate of return); and dividends paid.

Declared Business Activities

In accordance with Pricing & Costing for Council Businesses - A Guide to Competitive Neutrality, Council has declared that the following are to be considered as business activities:

Category 1

(where gross operating turnover is over $2 million)

None

Category 2

(where gross operating turnover is less than $2 million)

a. Early Learning Centres b. Aquatic Centres c. Tennis Courts

Monetary Amounts

Amounts shown in the financial statements are in Australian currency and rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars.

(i) Taxation Equivalent Charges

Council is liable to pay various taxes and financial duties in undertaking its business activities. Where this is the case, they are disclosed in these statements as a cost of operations just like all other costs.

However, where Council is exempt from paying taxes which are generally paid by private sector businesses (such as income tax), equivalent tax payments have been applied to all Council nominated business activities and are reflected in these financial statements.

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 2 - 1 3211

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page 9

For the purposes of disclosing comparative information relevant to the private sector equivalent, the following taxation equivalents have been applied to all council nominated business activities (this does not include council’s non-business activities):

Notional Rate Applied %

Corporate Income Tax Rate – 30%

Land Tax – The first $412,000 of combined land values attracts 0%. From $412,001 to $2,519,000 the rate is 1.6% + $100. For the remaining combined land value that exceeds $2,519,000, a premium marginal rate of 2.0% applies.

Payroll Tax – 5.45% on the value of taxable salaries and wages in excess of $750,000.

Income Tax

An income tax equivalent has been applied on the profits of each reported Business Activity.

Whilst income tax is not a specific cost for the purpose of pricing a good or service, it needs to be taken into account of in terms of assessing the rate of return required on capital invested.

Accordingly, the return on capital invested is set at a pre-tax level (gain/(loss) from ordinary activities before capital amounts) as would be applied by a private sector competitor – that is, it should include a provision equivalent to the corporate income tax rate, currently 30%.

Income Tax is only applied where a positive gain/(loss) from ordinary activities before capital amounts has been achieved.

Since this taxation equivalent is notional - that is, it is payable to the “Council” as the owner of business operations, it represents an internal payment and has no effect on the operations of the council. Accordingly, there is no need for disclosure of internal charges in Council's General Purpose Financial Statements.

The rate applied of 30% is the equivalent company tax rate prevalent as at balance date. No adjustments have been made for variations that have occurred during the year.

Local Government Rates & Charges

A calculation of the equivalent rates and charges payable on all Category 1 businesses has been applied to all land assets owned or exclusively used by the Business Activity.

Loan & Debt Guarantee Fees

The debt guarantee fee is designed to ensure that council business activities face “true” commercial borrowing costs in line with private sector competitors.

In order to calculate a debt guarantee fee, council has determined what the differential borrowing rate would have been between the commercial rate and the council’s borrowing rate for its business activities.

(ii) Subsidies

Government policy requires that subsidies provided to customers and the funding of those subsidies must be explicitly disclosed.

Subsidies occur where council provides services on a less than cost recovery basis. This option is exercised on a range of services in order for council to meet its community service obligations.

Accordingly, Subsidies disclosed (in relation to National Competition Policy) represents the difference between revenue generated from ‘rate of return’ pricing and revenue generated from prices set by the council in any given financial year.

The overall effect of subsidies is contained within the Income Statement of each reported Business Activity.

(iii) Return on Investments (Rate of Return)

The Policy statement requires that councils with Category 1 businesses “would be expected to generate a return on capital funds employed that is comparable to rates of return for private businesses operating in a similar field”.

Such funds are subsequently available for meeting commitments or financing future investment strategies.

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The Rate of Return on Capital is calculated as follows:

Operating Result before Capital Income + Interest Expense

Written Down Value of I,PP&E as at 30 June

As a minimum, business activities should generate a return equal to the Commonwealth 10 year bond rate which is 3.56% at 30/6/14.

The actual rate of return achieved by each Business Activity is disclosed at the foot of each respective Income Statement.

(iv) Dividends

Council is not required to pay dividends to either itself (as owner of a range of businesses) or to any external entities.

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SPECIAL SCHEDULES for the year ended 30 June 2014


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Special Schedules 2014

page 1


Special Schedules for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

Contents

Special Schedules1

Net Cost of Services

Statement of Long Term Debt (all purposes)

Statement of Internal Loans (Sect. 410(3) LGA 1993)

Water Supply Operations - incl. Income StatementWater Supply - Statement of Financial Position

Sewerage Service Operations - incl. Income StatementSewerage Service - Statement of Financial Position

- Notes to Special Schedules No. 3 & 5

Report on Infrastructure Assets (as at 30 June 2014)

Financial Projections

Permissible Income Calculation

1 Special Schedules are not audited (with the exception of Special Schedule 9).

Background

These Special Schedules have been designed to meet the requirements of special purpose users such as;

the NSW Grants Commissionthe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),the NSW Office of Water (NOW), andthe Office of Local Government (OLG).

The financial data is collected for various uses including;

the allocation of Financial Assistance Grants,the incorporation of Local Government financial figures in national statistics,the monitoring of loan approvals,the allocation of borrowing rights, andthe monitoring of the financial activities of specific services.

- Special Schedule No. 5 n/a

Page

2

4

n/a

- Special Schedule No. 1

- Special Schedule No. 2(a)n/a


- Special Schedule No. 2(b)

- Special Schedule No. 3n/a

5- Special Schedule No. 7

n/a

n/a

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(i)

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Special Schedule No. 1 - Net Cost of Services for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$'000

Governance

Administration

Public Order and Safety

Beach ControlEnforcement of Local Govt. RegulationsAnimal ControlOtherTotal Public Order & Safety

Health

EnvironmentNoxious Plants and Insect/Vermin ControlOther Environmental ProtectionSolid Waste ManagementStreet CleaningDrainageStormwater ManagementTotal Environment

Community Services and EducationAdministration & EducationSocial Protection (Welfare)Aged Persons and DisabledChildren's ServicesTotal Community Services & Education

Housing and Community AmenitiesPublic CemeteriesPublic ConveniencesStreet LightingTown PlanningOther Community AmenitiesTotal Housing and Community Amenities

-

449-

-

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(2,527)

290

(456)(164)

-

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142

7,855

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8,133

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3,659

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Net Cost.of Services.

(114)-

(8)

-

(2,447)-

4,720 15 - (4,705)

---

(33,719)

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6,627

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39,651

38

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1,293

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1,617

131

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176

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7,1316,803

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1,409

-

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1,295

557

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1,333

19,303

876

30 -

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Special Schedule No. 1 - Net Cost of Services (continued) for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$'000

Recreation and CulturePublic LibrariesMuseumsArt GalleriesCommunity Centres and HallsPerforming Arts VenuesOther Performing ArtsOther Cultural ServicesSporting Grounds and VenuesSwimming PoolsParks & Gardens (Lakes)Other Sport and RecreationTotal Recreation and Culture

Transport and CommunicationUrban Roads (UR) - LocalUrban Roads - RegionalSealed Rural Roads (SRR) - LocalSealed Rural Roads (SRR) - RegionalUnsealed Rural Roads (URR) - LocalUnsealed Rural Roads (URR) - RegionalBridges on UR - LocalBridges on SRR - LocalBridges on URR - LocalBridges on Regional RoadsParking AreasFootpathsAerodromesOther Transport & CommunicationTotal Transport and Communication

Economic AffairsCamping Areas & Caravan ParksOther Economic AffairsTotal Economic Affairs

Totals – FunctionsGeneral Purpose Revenues (2)

NET OPERATING RESULT (1)

(1) As reported in the Income Statement (2) Includes: Rates & Annual Charges (incl. Ex Gratia, excl. Water & Sewer), Non Capital General Purpose Grants, Interest on Investments (excl. Ext. Restricted Assets) & Interest on overdue Rates & Annual Charges

Share of interests - joint ventures & associates using the equity method

-

-

(2,228)

(297)

Net Cost.of Services.

-

(36)(1,873)

-

(240)(2,334)

4,222-

-

(3,693)-

297

57,509

9,796

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10,159

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(730)

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2,334

2,2583,437

8

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9,796

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2,736

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Special Schedule No. 7 - Report on Infrastructure Assets (continued) for the financial year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Infrastructure Asset Performance IndicatorsConsolidated

1. Building and Infrastructure Renewals RatioAsset Renewals (Building and Infrastructure) (1)

Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment

2. Infrastructure Backlog RatioEstimated Cost to bring Assets to aSatisfactory ConditionTotal value(2) of Infrastructure, Building, Other Structures& depreciable Land Improvement Assets

3. Asset Maintenance RatioActual Asset MaintenanceRequired Asset Maintenance

4. Capital Expenditure RatioAnnual Capital ExpenditureAnnual Depreciation

Notes

(1) Asset Renewals represent the replacement &/or refurbishment of existing assets to an equivalent capacity/performanceas opposed to the acquisition of new assets (or the refurbishment of old assets) that increases capacity/performance.Asset Renewals include building and infrastructure assets only.

(2) Written down value

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Amounts Indicator Prior Periods

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2014 2014 2013 2012

4,496 53.79% 70.13%

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Special Schedule No. 9 - Permissible Income Calculation for the financial year ended 30 June 2015

$'000

Notional General Income Calculation (1)

Last Year Notional General Income YieldPlus or minus Adjustments (2)

Notional General Income

Permissible Income Calculation

Special variation percentage (3)

or Rate peg percentageor Crown land adjustment incl. rate peg percentage

less expiring Special variation amountplus Special variation amount

or plus Rate peg amountor plus Crown land adjustment and rate peg amount

sub-total

plus (or minus) last year's Carry Forward Totalless Valuation Objections claimed in the previous yearsub-total

Total Permissible income

less Notional General Income YieldCatch-up or (excess) result

plus Income lost due to valuation objections claimed (4)

less Unused catch-up (5)

Carry forward to next year

Notes1 The Notional General Income will not reconcile with rate income in the financial statements in the

corresponding year. The statements are reported on an accrual accounting basis which include amountsthat relate to prior years' rates income.

2 Adjustments account for changes in the number of assessments and any increase or decrease in landvalue occurring during the year. The adjustments are called "supplementary valuations" as defined in theValuation of Land Act 1916.

3 The Special Variation Percentage is inclusive of the Rate Peg percentage and where applicable crown landadjustment.

4 Valuation objections are unexpected changes in land values as a result of land owners successfullyobjecting to the land value issued by the Valuer-General. Councils can claim the value of the income lostdue to valuation objections in any single year.

5 Unused catch-up amounts will be deducted if they are not caught up within 2 years. Usually councils willhave a nominal carry forward figure. These amounts can be adjusted for in setting the rates in a future year.

58 22852,912 54,925

52,854 54,697

0.00% 7.50%3.40% 2.30%0.00% 0.00%

- -- 4,119

8 22

1,799 -- -

54,711 59,044

- -8 22

59,066

54,697 59,097

a

22 19

Calculation Calculation2013/14 2014/15

- -

22 (31)

- 50

54,719

l

m

n = (l + m)

o = k + n

g

b

d

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f

k = (c+g+h+i+j)

j = c x f

i = c x e

h = c x d

c

p

q = o - p

r

st = q + r - s

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