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delivery program
2017/18 - 2020/21 incorporating operational plan 2017/18
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contents About this Plan
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Message from the Mayor
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Message from the General Manager
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Integrated Planning & Reporting Framework
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What makes Griffith unique
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Our community’s vision for the future
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Our councillors
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Senior Management Team
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Organisation structure
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Our services
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Council’s Mission Statement, Vision, Corporate Motto & Logo
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Delivery Program and Operational Plan Actions, Responsibilities and Measures
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Financial Statements
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Capital Works Program
276
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about this plan This document combines Council’s Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Budget. Together they show how Council will contribute to delivering on community aims and strategies outlined in the Community Strategic Plan – “guiding griffith 2040”. We have used the four focus areas of the Community Strategic Plan – Leadership, Love the Lifestyle, Growing our City and Valuing our Environment to structure the Delivery Program. The Delivery Program sets out the activities that Council will complete in a four year period which is aligned to a Council term, along with measures we will use to track our progress in achieving the activities. The Operational Plan shows services, key projects and capital works that Council will deliver in the coming year. The Budget shows our income, expenditure and capital programs for the year ahead as well as Council’s Revenue Policy.
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message from the mayor I am, on behalf of Griffith City Council, proud and excited to present to you the 2017/2018 – 2020/2021 Delivery Program and Operational Plan for 2017/2018. Our 2016-2020 term of Councillors have quickly taken on a mantel of responsibility to deliver a quality range of services to the community of Griffith and villages. They have taken the time to extensively consult with and carefully listen to their constituents and have then developed a clear and concise Community Strategic Plan known as “guiding griffith 2040” which will provide direction to them over the next four years and create a solid base for future growth and development of Griffith. The Councillors and I will continue to strive to see Griffith recognised as a regional capital. The recently released Riverina Murray Regional Plan already recognises Griffith as a regional city with equal relevance as Wagga Wagga and Albury and I will continue to ensure Griffith receives the acknowledgment it deserves. Support to the ongoing development of industry in the region is paramount and Council is continuing work with the Industrial Link Road network to build efficient transport corridors, committing $8M to these developments to enable them to come to fruition. Another major priority for Councillors during this term will be the rejuvenation of the Griffith Central Business District. This will be a significant project that will commence in the Yambil Street precinct and then continue onto Banna Avenue and surrounding streets to ensure our city retains a robust contemporary business character which complements our energetic city. Council has committed $11M to this initiative. The provision of quality health services for residents is always at the forefront and our energies will be directed to the redevelopment
of the Griffith Base Hospital. The General Manager and I will be working closely with our State counterparts to ensure we can bring our visions to fruition. The education of the youth of the City is also extremely important and while Council and the community await a final recommendation from the Department of Education regarding the future of our high schools, it is important to remember what will bring the best educational outcomes for our students. Council has taken the strong view that it is our responsibility to show strength in leadership and demonstrate that we are fiscally and socially responsible with an eye on the future. Our Operational Plan 2017/18 will see us continuing to work alongside our community to maintain our vision of a quality lifestyle for our residents and our Operational Plan shows that we will deliver over $26M of capital and renewal works in 2017/18, whilst maintaining a strong focus on ongoing financial sustainability for the organisation. The Community Strategic Plan provides a clear direction for Council and the resulting Delivery Program outcomes and goals reflect Council’s commitment to achieving the aims of ‘guiding griffith 2040.’ As always, I encourage your feedback and I look forward to the challenges ahead.
John Dal Broi Mayor
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message from the general manager It seems a only a few short months since the local government elections in NSW (September 2016) and the new Council has already undertaken a major review of the Community Strategic Plan now titled “guiding griffith 2040”. During our consultation, it became apparent that the community wanted simplification of the original plan which is now more concise and user friendly.
Projects scheduled for completion or underway during 2017/18 include:
The City of Griffith is certainly experiencing growth with several local, inter-state and offshore businesses investing here. The focus for Council during the next 4 years ie 2017/18 to 2020/21 Delivery Program will be to plan for increased residential land availability and to provide the infrastructure and services to support this growth.
• Roundabout (Kidman Way/Thorne Road intersection)
Councillors are very appreciative of State Government agencies support in planning for and funding major projects including: a new ambulance station; major secondary school infrastructure upgrade, review of Crown Land Reserves in Griffith, continue with construction of sections of the Griffith Industrial Link Road Strategy (part funded) and flood mitigation works (part funded). As Griffith grows, more pressure is being placed on the Base Hospital and while the staff do a great job they and the citizens of Griffith need and deserve a new Hospital. Council will work closely with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District to prepare a business case to the State Government for a new Hospital. This is a high priority for our City. The Griffith Central Business District Upgrade will commence during 2017/18 and will continue over a five (5) year period.
• Griffith Southern Industrial Link Road Strategy. • Thorne Road (East) construction.
• Griffith CBD Upgrade Program • Relocate and redevelop Griffith Skate Park • Road reseals and maintenance • Road rehabilitation (flood affected roads) • Upgrade Livestock Saleyards (Truck Wash) • West End Stadium - Replace Roof • Continue new shared pathway and cycleway program • Completion of Cooper Road, Bilbul • East Mirrool Regulator automation design plus breaching protocols • Lake Wyangan Village sewerage reticulation • Nericon Village sewerage reticulation • GRALC redevelopment • Preparation of new Tharbogang landfill cell • Upgrade sand filters - Griffith Water Treatment Plant
Brett Stonestreet General Manager
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integrated planning & reporting framework
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Local councils in NSW are required to undertake their planning and reporting activities in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. The Integrated Planning & Reporting (IP&R) framework enables councils to integrate their various plans together, understand how they interact and get the maximum leverage from their efforts by planning holistically for the future. Under the IP&R framework Council is required to prepare the following documents:
Community Strategic Plan ‘guiding griffith 2040’ The purpose of the Community Strategic Plan is to identify the community’s main priorities and aspirations for the future and to plan strategies for achieving these goals. While Council has a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining the Community Strategic Plan it is not wholly responsible for its implementation. Other partners such as State agencies and community groups may also be engaged in delivering the long term objectives of the plan.
Delivery Program (this document) The Delivery Program is a statement of commitment to the community from each newly elected council. The Delivery Program outlines the principal activities to be undertaken by Council to implement the strategies established by the Community Strategic Plan within the resources available under the Resourcing Strategy over the four year term of Council. Essential elements for the Delivery Program include: • The Delivery Program directly addresses the objectives and strategies of the Community Strategic Plan and identifies principal activities that Council will undertake: • The Delivery Program must inform and be informed by the Resourcing Strategy • The Delivery Program must address the full range of Council operations • The Delivery Program must allocate high level responsibilities for each action or set of actions • Financial estimates for the four year period must be included in the Delivery Program.
Operational Plan (this document) The Operational Plan has been prepared as a sub-plan of the Delivery Program. It directly addresses the actions outlined in the Delivery Program and identifies projects, programs or activities that Council will undertake within the financial year towards addressing these actions. Essential elements for the Operational Plan include: • It must directly address the actions outlined in the Delivery Program • It must identify projects, programs or activities that Council will undertake within the financial year towards addressing these actions • The Operational Plan must allocate responsibilities for each project, program or activity • It must identify suitable measures to determine the effectiveness of the projects, programs and activities undertaken • The Operational Plan must include a detailed budget for the activities to be undertaken in that year.
Resourcing Strategy
The Community Strategic Plan, the Delivery Program and Operational Plan must be supported by a Resourcing Strategy. The Long Term Financial Plan, Workforce Plan and Asset Management Plan combine to form Council’s Resourcing Strategy. The Long Term Financial Plan provides information about the financial sustainability of Council to address its current and future needs. The Long Term Financial Plan is used to inform decision making during the development of the Delivery Program and must be for a minimum of ten years. The Workforce Plan must address the human resourcing requirements of Council’s Delivery Program for a minimum timeframe of four years.
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The Asset Management Plan informs on the current condition and ability of the community assets that exist for delivery of services to the community. Council must account for and plan for all the existing assets under its ownership and any new asset solutions proposed in its Delivery Program. The Asset Management Plan must be for a minimum timeframe of ten years. When integrated, all these plans will ensure Council delivers the expressed levels of service to its community through optimal utilisation of its resources.
in relation to the objectives outlined in the Community Strategic Plan guiding griffith 2040, Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan. The Annual Report focuses on Council’s implementation of the Delivery Program and Operational Plan as these are the plans that are wholly Council’s responsibility and also includes some information that is prescribed by the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
End of Term Report This document will be prepared at the end of Council’s four-year term to report Council’s achievements in implementing the Community Strategic Plan over the previous four years.
Annual Report The Annual Report is a report to the community of Council’s performance and achievements
Community Strategic Plan 10+ years Workforce Plan
Community Engagement
Delivery Program 4 years Operational Plan 1 Year
Quarterly Report Annual Report End of Term Report
Resourcing Strategy
Long-Term Financial Plan
Asset Management Plan
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what makes griffith unique
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Top 3
population now
25,986
377,000
visitors to the region annually
population 2036
30,158 9
ATSIC population
3.8%
towns and villages employment rate
born overseas
11
online subscribers
100
1,300
(2016 community survey)
popularly elected Mayor
96.8%
community satisfaction rate
facebook followers
3,211
50.2% 49.8% 9%
university educated
Council’s community infrastructure
$1,366M regional population
$820M
52,000
1
elected representatives
16% 70%
industries are 1. Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry, 2. Manufacturing 3. Retail
GRP
(gross regional product)
parks
sporting grounds
7
8,957 households
1,640km 2
covered (LGA)
1,516
tonnes of waste recycled
above sea level
134m 1,437
75%
farming enterprises, and
NSW wine grapes are grown in the region
Largest
poultry producer in Australia
28.5%
mortgage
30.3% renting
33%
couples with children
75.6%
households contain 2 or more people
$184
median rent p/w
26.7%
above regional average
$1,063
median weekly income
children under 18 years
19.1%
377k
annual visitors
aged 60 and above
9.6%
speak Italian
63.2%
62.5%
workforce participation
connected to the internet
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Griffith was proclaimed in 1916 and is located within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). It was named after Arthur Griffith, the New South Wales Minister for Public Works during the period of 1910-1915 and was designed by Walter and Marion Griffin, who received worldwide acclaim for their design of Canberra. Griffith is a regional city situated in the Riverina Region of south-western New South Wales, about 450 kilometres north of Melbourne, and 570 kilometres west of Sydney. Griffith City Council local government area is bounded by Carrathool Shire in the north, west and south-west, Narrandera Shire and Leeton Shire in the east, and Murrumbidgee Shire in the south Griffith is located in the heart of the Wiradjuri Nation – the largest nation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Griffith City Council recognises the contribution of Aboriginal people in the history and growth of Griffith and its surrounding villages. As such, Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Wiradjuri Elders past, present and future. Griffith City Council also acknowledges the contribution made to this community by the many and diverse cultural groups that have greatly contributed to the social and economic wealth of this region. Griffith is noted for its cultural diversity, with a higher than average number of residents of European descent, primarily Italian. Over more recent years, there has also been a growth in the local Indian and Pacific Islander population. Griffith is recognised as regional capital for surrounding areas providing a range of commercial, retail, recreational, educational and health facilities. Griffith City Council is governed by an elected body of twelve Councillors and has an annual operating budget in the vicinity of $53M.
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our community’s vision for the future
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The vision we have for the future of Griffith is designed to encourage commitment to our future and a sense of common purpose and responsibility. It reflects the kind of community we will be in 2040. The concept of a regional capital is a Federal Government initiative and Griffith is currently recognised as the regional capital of Western Riverina. This vision will be achieved through the implementation of the strategies based on the four core themes of our Community Strategic Plan, guiding griffith 2040. Those themes are: • Leadership • Loving our Lifestyle • Growing our City • Valuing our Environment These themes are clearly interwoven and impact upon each other. They are the cornerstone for our community’s progress and success. Overall, it is the people of our community that makes us unique. It is important our vision contains quality of life, prosperity and connectivity. The community’s vision for Griffith is captured in this simple statement:
Griffith is a thriving and innovative regional capital with a vibrant lifestyle and diverse economy. We embrace our community, heritage, culture and environment.
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our councillors Cr John Dal Broi Mayor
Cr Dino Zappacosta
Cr Simon Croce
0418 686 100 jdalbroi@griffith.com.au
Deputy Mayor 0418 401 817 dzappacosta@griffith.com.au
6964 1051 scroce@griffith.com.au
Cr Doug Curran
Cr Deb Longhurst
Cr Eddy Mardon
0407 950 711 dcurran@griffith.com.au
0427 487 811 dlonghurst@griffith.com.au
0478 726 689 emardon@griffith.com.au
Cr Rina Mercuri
Cr Anne Napoli
Cr Mike Neville
0429 125 139 rmercuri@griffith.com.au
0407 001 849 anapoli@griffith.com.au
0419 600 207 mneville@griffith.com.au
Cr Brian Simpson
Cr Paul Snaidero
Cr Christine Stead
0438 388 828 bsimpson@griffith.com.au
0427 646 670 psnaidero@griffith.com.au
0428 668 099 cstead@griffith.com.au
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council’s senior management team General Manager - Brett Stonestreet Brett Stonestreet was appointed as Griffith City Council’s General Manager in August 2011. Brett has 31 years of experience in local government and has spent a significant period of that time as a CEO, Group Manager and General Manager in Moyne Shire (Victoria), Gunnedah Shire, Cobar Shire and Barraba Shire councils.
Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services - Max Turner Max Turner is the Director of Business, Cultural & Financial Services with Griffith City Council. He returned to Griffith City Council in May 2012 after previously serving the Council from 2005 to 2011. Prior to working at Council, Max worked in the wine industry, most notably with Cranswick Premium Wines Ltd and Warburn Estate for 10 years in various senior financial roles. As Director of Business, Cultural & Financial Services, Max is responsible for Business Services including Griffith Community Private Hospital, Assets Management and Geographical Information Systems; Cultural Facilities including Griffith Regional Theatre and Art Gallery, Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre, West End Stadium, Library and Financial Services including Information Technology, Corporate Information, Rates & Water Billing, Grants, Procurement and Investments.
Director Sustainable Development - Neil Southorn Neil Southorn joined Griffith City Council in 2012 after 8 years at Shoalhaven City Council as Senior Strategic Planner and Policy Planning Manager. Neil has previously worked in higher education and as a consultant at Hawkesbury Agricultural College and Orange Agricultural College. He has been involved in irrigation and farm water supply, designing sustainable farming systems, and helped establish the cool climate wine industry around Orange and Molong. A qualified Agricultural Engineer, Neil has a Master’s degree in Engineering Science and a PhD in Agriculture. As Director of Sustainable Development, Neil is responsible for Planning and Environment (Land Use Planning, Development Assessment, Building Certification, Property, Urban Design, Strategic Planning, Environment and Health), Community Development, Customer Services, Tourism and Economic Development (including Pioneer Park and the Visitor Information Centre) and Council’s role in the Western Riverina Higher Education Project.
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Director Utilities – Graham Gordon Graham Gordon began his career at Griffith City Council as an Engineering Assistant/ Design Draftsman in June 1995. Since then he has taken on the roles of Development Engineer, Development Services Coordinator, and Engineering Design and Approvals Manager. He graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Technology Degree, majoring in Civil Engineering and Management. He worked with private engineering consultants PPK and Calare Civil in Bathurst before joining Griffith City Council in 1995. As Director of Utilities, Graham is responsible for Survey, Design and Drafting Services, Solid Waste Management, Recycle Collection, Trade Waste, Landfill Operations, Weighbridge and Quarry, Water and Wastewater, Saleyards, Flood Mitigation and Road Safety.
Director Infrastructure and Operations – Phil King Phil King is the Director Infrastructure and Operations and commenced with Griffith City Council in July 2016. Phil has previously worked as Director Infrastructure Services at Lachlan Shire Council and Manager Design and Traffic at Parkes Shire Council, providing him with more than 10 year experience in Local Government. Phil has also had stints in the private sector working for engineering and surveying consulting firms in Port Stephens and Orange. Phil graduated from University of Newcastle with Bachelor Engineering (Civil) and Bachelor Surveying, both with honours. As Director Infrastructure and Operations, Phil is responsible for Emergency Management, Airport, Sports grounds, Parks & Landscapes, Noxious Weeds, Cemetery, Fleet, Depot operations, Workshop, Store, Roads Construction and Maintenance, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) works, Drainage maintenance and construction.
Manager Executive Services - Shireen Donaldson Shireen Donaldson is the Manager Executive Services and is Council’s Public Officer and Right To Information Officer. Shireen previously held a number of positions within Council including Information Services Manager and Information Technology Manager. She also worked as the Systems Librarian at Griffith City Library. Shireen holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information Science and has additional qualifications in Management, Finance, Information Technology and Project Management. As Manager Executive Services, Shireen is responsible for Human Resources, Work Health and Safety, Payroll, Governance and Administration, Compliance, Media and Communications, Statutory Reporting and Integrated Planning and Reporting.
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organisation structure General Manager
Manager Executive Services
The Executive Services Unit is responsible for the following functions: • Compliance • Media / Communications • Human Resources Management • Occupational Health and Safety • Risk Management • Insurances • Payroll • Government Information Public Access Act (GIPAA) requests • Internal Audit • Statutory Reporting • Integrated Planning and Reporting • Administration
Director Sustainable Development
The Sustainable Development Directorate is responsible for the following functions: • Development Application (DA) Assessment • Property Management • Strategic Planning • Infrastructure Plans • Land Use Planning • Heritage • Transport Plans • Recreation Plans • Environment • Public Health • Food Safety • Planning and environmental compliance • Youth & Community Development • Community engagement • Social Planning • Customer Services • Marketing • Visitor’s Centre • Pioneer Park • Economic Development • Festivals and Events • Building Certification
Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services The Business Services Directorate is responsible for the following functions: • Financial Planning • Purchasing/ Procurement • Grants co-ordination • Investments • Rates & Water Billing • Information Technology • Corporate Information • Asset Management • Geographical Information Systems (GIS) • Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC) • West End Stadium • Regional Theatre • Art Gallery • Library – including Western Riverina Community Library • Private Hospital
Director Infrastructure & Operations
The Infrastructure and Operations Directorate is responsible for the following functions: • Emergency Management • Airport • Sports grounds • Parks & Landscapes • Noxious Weeds • Cemetery • Fleet • Depot operations • Workshop • Store • Roads Construction and Maintenance • Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) works • Drainage maintenance and construction
Director Utilities
The Utilities Directorate is responsible for the following functions: • Survey, Design and Drafting services • Solid Waste Management • Recycle collection • Trade Waste • Landfill operations • Weighbridge & Quarry • Water and wastewater • Saleyards • Flood Mitigation • Road Safety
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Human Resources • Staff Training • Recruitment • Industrial Relations • Work Health & Safety • Risk • Workers Compensation & Insurance • Payroll
Governance • Integrated Planning & Reporting Framework • Statutory Reporting Airport • Aerodrome Operations
Depot
Finance • Debtors & Creditors • Rates & Revenue • Financial Planning • Grants • Investments • Purchasing & Procurement Compliance • Animal Control • Regulatory Control
Building Certification • Construction Certification • Development assessment • Drainage diagrams Communication • Website • Media Releases • Advertisements • Media Relations • Staff Communications • Social Media
Engineering Design & Approvals • Survey, Design & Drafting • Traffic Engineering
Assets • Asset Management • GIS
• Administration Support • Councillor Support
Information Services • IT • Corporate Information Water & Sewerage Services • Water • Water Filtration Plant • Wastewater • Wastewater Treatment Plant • Water Quality
• Fleet Management • Depot Operations • Mechanical Workshop • Store
Saleyards • Saleyards Operation
Planning and Compliance • Planning & Environmental Compliance • Development Assessment • Land Use Controls • Planning Certificates • Property Services
Customer Service
Community Development • Community Development • Australia Day Event Management • Citizenship
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our services Economic Development & Tourism • Event Coordination • Visitor Information Centre
• City and Event Promotion • Pioneer Park Museum • New Development Facilitation and Promotion
Facilities • Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre • Griffith City Library • Griffith Regional Theatre • Griffith Regional Art Gallery • Westend Stadium
Environment & Health • Food & Skin Penetration Premises Services • Environmental Services and Projects • Public Health Services
Urban Design • Project Design & Management • Strategy Development
Parks & Gardens • Sports Grounds • Parks & Landscapes • Noxious Weeds • Cemetery
Waste Services • Solid Waste Management • Recycle Collection • Solid Waste Collection • Landfill operations • Weighbridge • Quarry
Infrastructure & Operations • Road Construction & Maintenance • Cycleways & Footpaths • Carparks • RMS Works • Drainage Maintenance & Construction
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council’s mission statement 1. To respond to the needs of the community and deliver in an economical manner those services which are the responsibility of Local Government. 2. To provide Local Government administration that is dedicated, accountable and committed to the improvement of the quality of life and the economic well-being of the citizens of the City of Griffith.
council’s vision for griffith Council’s adopted vision for Griffith is: To be an acknowledged major regional centre with an emphasis on best agricultural practices, providing: • a viable local economy with sustainable development and growth; • a clean and ecologically sustainable built environment and natural environment; • a quality lifestyle for residents, and • a pride in our cultural diversity.
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council’s corporate motto “Love the Lifestyle” As a community, Griffith is proud of its heritage and is inspired by its potential. This city and its community provides an abundance of opportunities for work, leisure, retail, education, business and investment. Our motto, “Love the Lifestyle” is a reflection of this as it embodies all that defines Griffith.
council’s corporate logo
Griffith’s logo complements the corporate slogan and establishes recognition of the Griffith area, the fundamentals that have helped to create a strong community and the design principles of Griffith’s architect, Walter Burley Griffin. The logo includes abstract representations of a waterwheel, the town plan, the sun, irrigation channels and the fruit produced by these elements.
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delivery program 2017/18-2020/21 incorporating the operational plan 2017/18 actions, responsibilities and performance measures The 2017/18 - 2020/21 Delivery Program is a plan where the community’s strategic goals, as set out in the Community Strategic Plan – guiding griffith 2040, are translated into actions. These are the principal activities to be undertaken by Council over its four year term to implement the strategies established by the Community Strategic Plan within the resources available under the Resourcing Strategy. Supporting the Delivery Program is an annual Operational Plan. It incorporates the individual projects and activities that will be undertaken for the 2017/18 year to achieve the commitments made in the four year Delivery Program.
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financial statements
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contents Financial Snapshot
148
Local Government Area Map – Rating Categories
149
Annual Statement of Revenue Policy including Fees and Charges
150
Income Statements
263
Balance Sheets
267
Cashflows
271
Key Financial Indicators
275
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capital works program
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contents Capital Works Program - General Fund
278
Capital Works Program - Waste Fund
281
Capital Works Program - Water Fund
282
Capital Works Program - Sewer Fund
283
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