Compliance activities

Council’s compliance activities for the 2021/22 financial year in accordance with the legislative requirements set out in the Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012.

Compliance with section 23 Public Sector Ethics Act 1994

Council’s commitment to Queensland’s public sector ethical principles and the local government principles are reflected in our policies and procedures. Our administrative procedures and management practices are drafted in line with the ethical principles, local government principles, and Council’s Code of Conduct.

Council’s Code of Conduct applies to all employees, Councillors, contractors, consultants, and agents of Council and sets out the expected rights, duties, and obligations of all who are subject to it. The Code was most recently reviewed and updated in April-June 2021 and endorsed by the Council on 29 June 2021. All employees appointed to positions with Council are informed of their rights, duties, and obligations under the Code of Conduct via our induction program. The induction of new employees includes training on the local government principles set out in section 4(2) of the Local Government Act 2009 and the ethical principles set out in section 4(2) of the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994. Council employees can also access the Code of Conduct on Council’s corporate intranet. Councillors have received ongoing training throughout the 2021/22 year on conduct matters in response to legislative changes to the Councillor conduct regime.

Special rates and charges

During the 2021/22 financial year, Council did not levy any special rates or charges.

Concessions for rates and charges

During the 2021/22 financial year, Council did not have any concessions for rates and charges.

Invitation to change tender

During the 2021/22 financial year, there was one invitation to change tender under section 228(8) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Registers kept by Council

Council’s registers provide a source of truth for various subject matters and help ensure efficient, effective, and transparent governance processes. Council kept the following registers during the 2021/22 year: • Assets register • Beneficial Enterprises • Cat and Dog register • Councillor Conduct register • Delegations registers • General Complaints Database • Interests register • Land Record

• Large Contracts register • Local Laws register • Lost and Stolen Property • Preferred Suppliers • Pre-qualified Suppliers • Register of Councillors • Register of Electoral Gifts • Register of Fees and Charges • Register of Gifts • Right to Information Database • Road Map and register • Sole Supplier register.

Summary of investigation notices

During the 2021/22 year, Council did not receive any Queensland Productivity Commission notices of investigation under section 49 of the Local Government Regulation 2012. During the same period, Council did not receive any Queensland Productivity Commission recommendations on any competitive neutrality complaints under section 52(3) of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Beneficial enterprises

Council did not have any beneficial enterprises in the 2021/22 year.

Business activities

Council conducted the following business activities during the financial year: accommodation, building services, childcare services, commercial property rentals, and the sale of fuel and gas.

Significant business activities

Council did not have any significant business activities in the 2021/22 year.

Overseas travel

During the 2021/22 financial year, no overseas travel was undertaken by Councillors or employees of Council in an official capacity.

Senior management remuneration

Section 201 of the Local Government Act 2009 requires that a local government’s annual report state the total remuneration packages payable to senior management. Council’s Executive Leadership Team consists of the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director Financial Services, Executive Director Engineering Services, Executive Director Building and Community Services and Executive Director Corporate Services. Due to Council not having an incumbent Chief Executive Officer, Council appointed an Acting Chief Executive Officer for the period from 1 July 2021 to 6 March 2022. The following table shows the senior management remuneration packages for the 12-month period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022. The remuneration levels shown are on a cash basis and exclude non-monetary benefits, allowances, and superannuation.

Remuneration Package Band

$50,001 - $150,000

$150,001 - $250,000

$250,001 - $350,000

Total Remuneration of Senior Management

Table 31: Executive remuneration package bands In band

1

3

1

$1,008,845.02