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Corporate Planning
Framework
Our Corporate Planning Framework connects the various components of our corporate planning process                                                                                  Plans, Strategies and Budget                                     planning and regular reviews to ensure the effective
to illustrate how our teams contribute to the success of our organisation. Each year Council will focus on its                                                                                                                                       and efficient delivery of council services.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Our planning is underpinned by key enablers and
Corporate Plan, Operational Plan and Budget to ensure that:
                                                                                                                                                                                    strategies:
 — the key focus areas identified in the Corporate Plan are prioritised during Council’s annual budget process                                                                                                                                      All branches (teams) within Council are required to
 — resources are identified to bring the key focus areas to fruition, and,                                                                                                                                                                          have a current detailed Branch Plan and supporting
                                                                                                                                                                                    Corporate Plan
 — performance measures are identified to monitor progress.                                                                                                                                                                                         operational risk register to ensure service and project
                                                                                                                                                                                    The Corporate Plan 2023 - 2028 outlines our vision for           deliverables are met in accordance with service
To prioritise and identify various projects, initiatives, and services to be funded and delivered by Council on behalf                                                              the Shire, our strategic direction for Council and our           standards and project plans.
of the community each year, Council undertakes a robust review process to ensure all proposed initiatives align                                                                     priorities. It also outlines the role the community can
with Council’s long-term goals and strategies. The process also involves identifying the risks and opportunities                                                                    play in achieving the aspirational outcomes.                     Annual Budget
associated with pursuing or not pursing a specific initiative leading to informed decision-making. This risk-based
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     On 28 June 2024, Council adopted its annual budget.
approach enables Council to appropriately prioritise spending and the allocation of resources each year, whilst at                                                                  The Corporate Plan has been structured around five
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Our annual budget provides the financial framework
the same time informing possible future resourcing priorities.                                                                                                                      strategic pillars, namely the Environment, Liveability,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     for our Council to deliver outcomes for our community.
                                                                                                                                                                                    Prosperity, Future and Excellence. Each theme outlines




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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     In accordance with the LG Act and LG Regulation, the
                                                                                                                                                                                    long-term objectives, strategies, and plans. Importantly,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     annual budget sets out the funding parameters for
                                                                                                                                                                                    signature projects and key actions are identified that
                                                 Integrated Planning and Governance Framework Corporate Plan 2023-2028                                                                                                                               both the significant projects and initiatives contained
                                                                                                                                                                                    will advance us towards our goals over the next five
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     in the Corporate Plan, Operational Plan, as well as our
                                                                                                                                                                                    years. Finally, performance measures will enable us to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     core Council services.
                                                 Long -Term                                                                                                           Reporting     track our success.
                                                 Enabling Plans
                                                                                                             High Level Strategies                                                                                                                   This process ensures every activity undertaken by
                                                                                                                                                                                    Operational Plan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     the organisation is appropriately funded and carefully
                                                                                                                                                                      Annual
  Integrated Planning and Governance Framework




                                                                                              Proposed Environment Economic Movement Proposed                                       On 28 June 2024, Council adopted the Operational                 planned. Our annual budget also assists Council in
                                                                                                                                                                      Report
                                                                                              Community Strategy   Strategy Strategy   Resilience                                   Plan 2024 – 2025. This Plan forms an important part of           achieving its long-term financial goals as set out in
                                                                                              Strategy                      (Transport Strategy                       ↑             Council’s strategic planning framework and sets out
                                                 Long -Term                                                                                                                                                                                          Council’s Financial Sustainability Policy. Progress
                                                                                                                            Strategy)                                 Annual
                                                 Financial Plan                                                                                                                     the work Council planned to deliver over the 12 months           in implementing the annual Operational Plan is
                                                                                                                                                                      Operational
                                                                                                                                                                                    towards the achievement of our Corporate Plan
                                                                  Sustainability Principles




                                                                                                                                                                      Report                                                                         reported to Council quarterly while Council’s financial
                                                                                                                                                    Planning Scheme




                                                                                                                                                                                    objectives and the delivery of a wide range of council           performance is reported monthly.
                                                                                                                                                                      ↑
                                                                                                     Supporting Plans and Programs                                                  services and activities.
                                                                                                                                                                      Quarterly
                                                                                                                                                                      Operational                                                                    Long-Term Financial Plan
                                                 Long -Term                                                                                                                         Progress in implementing the Operational Plan is
                                                                                                                                                                      Plan                                                                           This plan is supported by the Financial Sustainability
                                                 Asset Plan                                                                                                                         reviewed by Council quarterly and an annual review is
                                                                                                                                                                      ↑                                                                              Policy, and includes financial projections for resourcing,
                                                                                                     Annual Budget and Operational Plan                                             undertaken to assess progress in implementing the
                                                                                                                                                                      Annual                                                                         and planning the long-term (10 year) delivery of
                                                                                                                                                                      Branch        Corporate Plan.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     strategies, programs, projects, infrastructure and
                                                                                                                                                                      Plan                                                                           investments in environment and sustainability
                                                                                                                                                                                    Branch Plans
                                                 Council                                                                                                              ↑                                                                              initiatives. This ensures a financially sustainable
                                                 Capability and                                      Service Plan, Policies, Guidelines,                              Individual    Whilst the Operational Plan specifies the significant            Council that has the resources now and into the future
                                                 Workforce                                           Standards and Local Laws                                         and Team      initiatives and projects which Council will undertake            to achieve its strategic objectives and provide levels
                                                 Plan                                                                                                                 Performance   over the next 12 months, ‘business as usual’ services,           of service that are both affordable and considered
                                                                                                                                                                                    activities and projects must also be subject to careful          appropriate by the community.


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