2016-10-11 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 8 - Delegations of Authority

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   11 OCTOBER 2016




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                               11 OCTOBER 2016

           9.     Cost analysis — Marginal Abatement Cost
                  Curve

           A Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) will be used to compare the relative cost and
           effectiveness of potential GHG emission reduction strategies. An assessment tool will calculate
           whether proposed emission reduction projects are cost effective for ratepayers and have the most
           potential to reduce emissions.
           Innovative methods of delivery and various financing models will be investigated to help enable
           and/or fund actions in the detailed Action Plan.

           KEY ACTION 6:
           Decision-making for the Action Plan initiatives requiring capital investment will be based on
           detailed cost-benefit analysis. It will also ensure that recommended actions contribute to Council’s
           ongoing financial sustainability and have the greatest potential to reduce emissions. Innovative
           methods of delivery and appropriate financing models may also be considered.

            10. Strategy implementation
           10.1     Funding and resources

           Implementation of the Strategy will be progressed through the Action Plan and through Council’s
           annual budget process via the allocation of operating and capital funds and the provision of
           adequate resources (people & systems).
           Opportunities for grants from other tiers of government will also be sought to assist in the delivery
           of the required actions. Partnership arrangements may also be considered.

           10.2     Employee engagement
           To deliver significant change it is vitally important that Council employees are involved in the
           process. Council’s employees will need to integrate GHG implications into planning and decision-
           making for all activities, including their day-to-day use of facilities and equipment.
           Effective employee engagement will be achieved by:
           e   The Leadership Team being champions for the Strategy and Action Plan.
           e   Aneffective communication plan that will provide the activity with the necessary profile in
               Council and also inform the community on achievements and milestones.
           e   Identifying appropriate resources to co-ordinate the Strategy and Action Plan delivery.
           e   Establishing an internal Council ZEN team to act as ambassadors for net zero emissions and
               to oversee monitoring, reporting and review of the Strategy and Action Plan.
           e   Create opportunities for all employees to provide input.
           e   Provide opportunities to celebrate successes and milestones.

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