2014-06-26 Special Budget Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                              26 JUNE 2014


     13.   Pursuant to section 94(1)(b)(iiI) of the Local Government Act and section 103 of the
           Local Government Regulation, levy for the 2014/15 financial year the separate rates
           and charges set out in the Revenue Statement.

     14.   Pursuant to section 97(1) of the Local Government Act fix, for the 2014/15 financial
           year, the cost recovery fees and commercial charges and the regulatory fees and
           commercial charges provided as Attachment J.

     15.   Pursuant to Section 118 of the Local Government Regulation, resolve that rates and
           charges must be paid within thirty (30) days after the date of issue of a rates notice.

     16.   Pursuant to section 129 of the Local Government Regulation, allow the payment of
           certain rates and charges by instalment in the circumstances, and on the terms, set
           out in the Revenue Statement.

     17.   Pursuant to section 130 of the Local Government Regulation, resolve that it allow a
           discount for the prompt payment of certain rates and charges on the terms set out in
           the Revenue Statement.

     18.   Pursuant to section 133 of the Local Government Regulation, resolve that interest be
           payable on overdue rates and charges in the way, and at the rate, set out in the
           Revenue Statement.

     19.   Pursuant to section 120, section 121 and section 122 of the Local Government
           Regulation, grant concessions for rates and charges to certain ratepayers, and
           classes of ratepayers, as set out in the Revenue Statement.“


4.   Organisational Structure

     “That Council adopt its Organisational Structure which is provided as Attachment K.”



REPORT
This report provides the Council with the necessary recommendations to enable it to adopt its
Corporate Plan, Operational Plan, 2014/15 Budget and Organisational Structure.

These resolutions have been prepared in conjunction with King and Co. to ensure compliance
with the relevant provisions of the Local Government Act and Local Government Regulation.
King and Co. have also specifically reviewed the Revenue Policy and Revenue Statement to
ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements.

The adoption of the Council’s Corporate Plan and 2014/15 Budget package is a significant
milestone in the establishment of our new Council and is the culmination of six months of hard
work by Councillors and management to set the groundwork for future years.

Although already addressed at the Special Council Meeting on 18 June 2014, I would also like to
highlight the incredible amount of work to prepare this budget by the Mayor, Councillors and staff.
Particular recognition should be provided to the Director Corporate Services and his finance team
for delivering a balanced budget in such a short time timeframe.



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