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AGENDA
Special Meeting
Friday, 28 June 2019
commencing at 9.30am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES -
REPORTS 3
1 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020 3
2 ADOPTION OF 2019-20 BUDGET POLICIES 6
3 ADOPTION OF 2019-20 BUDGET 35
4 LEVEL OF SERVICE CATALOGUE 2019-20 45
5 STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE 2018-19
FINANCIAL YEAR 48
6 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE 51
MEETING CLOSURE -
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REPORTS
1 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2019-2020
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel
CEO’s Office
Index ECM/ Subject/ 2019 – 2020 Budget
Attachments 1. Operational Plan 2019/20
(Note – 12 pg attachment provided separately to this report –
Councillors refer to Tab 1 of Councillor budget packs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 28 June
2019 and pursuant to section 174 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the
2019/20 financial year its annual Operational Plan 2019/20, provided as Attachment 1 to the
report.
REPORT
Council is required to adopt an Operational Plan each year which sets out its projects and
priorities that support it achieving its long term objectives. As required by the legislation,
Council’s progress in achieving the outcomes set out in the Operational Plan is also reported to
Council on a quarterly basis.
The format and content of the 2019/20 Operational Plan was developed to reflect our Corporate
Plan. We aim to have a shorter and more relevant Operational Plan format by not listing every
single project and “business as usual” activity in a large document that loses relevance.
Quarterly reports to Council on the Operational Plan allow Council to focus on progress with the
significant projects. The “business as usual” activities are also reported to Council on a quarterly
basis by Council’s Directors with their Departmental updates.
1 Operational Plan 2019/20 (see Attachment 1)
The Operational Plan has been based on our current Corporate Plan using the five themes we
have adopted as a way of categorising our projects.
The significant projects and issues identified have been sourced from:
New initiatives proposed in the 2019/20 budget;
The proposed Capital Works Program; and
Current projects that will continue.
A degree of judgement has been used by the CEO to identify significant projects and issues that
should be included in the Operational Plan that Council will want to monitor on a quarterly basis
during 2019/20. Every new initiative is not included – only the significant ones.
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Perhaps a good way of testing what is in the Operational Plan is to ask the question – What does
Council want to monitor on a quarterly basis via the CEO reports and what are the key projects
that are helping us to achieve our long term goals (as enunciated in the Corporate Plan).
2 Branch Plans
Every branch within the Council has a Branch Plan. This plan sets out “business as usual”
services and activities of each branch as well as minor projects approved through the new
initiative process. Branch Plans also include other issues such as risk assessments. The
Branch Plans are used at a management level and link to staff performance review processes,
management meetings and operational risk management processes.
To make sure nothing falls through the gaps, the Governance Advisor reviews the approved
initiative lists to ensure that every project is either contained in the Operational Plan or a Branch
Plan.
3 Reporting
To ensure accountability, the following reporting mechanisms will apply:
1. Corporate Plan – Report to Council by the CEO on an annual basis (normally after 30
June) which highlights the progress on the key priorities in the Corporate Plan.
2. Operational Plan – Report to Council by the CEO on a quarterly basis in relation to the
progress of significant projects identified in the Operational Plan. These reports will be in
the same format as Council received in 2018/19.
3. Departmental Reports – Each Department reports to Council on a quarterly basis on
progress with their Branch Plans. These reports identify what has been achieved, what is
currently being undertaken and what is coming up. These reports will be in a similar format
to the most recent reports provided by the Directors.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – Reported to Council by the CEO on a quarterly basis
together with the Operational Plan report. As far as I am aware, we are one of the few
Councils to report at this level. This is not a statutory requirement. The Audit and Risk
Committee also provides oversight of our KPIs.
5. Business area reports – Some of our larger or commercially significant services (such as
The J, Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre etc) will continue to report to Council
on a six monthly basis on their financial, customer and operational performance.
6. Budget reports – Reported to Council on a monthly basis to comply with the requirements
of the legislation. Also, proposed budget amendments are reported to Council three times
per year.
7. Capital Program – Reported to Council on a quarterly basis to monitor progress with
delivery of the capital program. Council has also established a Capital Works Executive to
help better manage the program.
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Previous Council Consideration
Special Meeting Minutes, 6 July 2018, Item 1, Page 3
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 29 June
2018 and pursuant to section 174 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the
2018/19 financial year its annual Operational Plan 2018/19, provided as Attachment 1 to the
report, with the addition of Health and Wellness (including aged care) as one of the priority
sectors for Local Economic Plan implementation.
Finance
Nil.
Risks & Opportunities
Nil.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Executive Team
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer X Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer X Director X Director
Executive Support Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services X Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
X Director X Director X Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
X Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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2 ADOPTION OF 2019-20 BUDGET POLICIES
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Director Corporate Services, Michael Shave
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 2019 - 2020 Budget
Attachments 1. Financial Sustainability Policy
2. Investment of Surplus Funds Policy
3. Debt Policy
4. Procurement Policy
5. Environment Levy Policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Local Government Act 2009 requires Council to adopt a number of policies related to the
annual budget to ensure effective and efficient financial governance of the organisation. The
Financial Sustainability Policy and Environment Levy Policy are discretionary policies adopted by
Council which is also included in the budget policy suite. The Debt Policy must be adopted
annually; and the Investment and Procurement policies should be reviewed periodically to ensure
they continue to meet Council’s strategic and operational objectives.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Special Meeting dated 28
June 2019 and:
A. Adopt the Financial Sustainability Policy, which is provided as Attachment 1 to the report.
B. Pursuant to section 191 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the 2019/20
financial year the Investment of Surplus Funds Policy, which is provided as Attachment 2
to the report.
C. Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the 2019/20
financial year the Debt Policy, which is provided as Attachment 3 to the report.
D. Pursuant to section 198 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt the Procurement
Policy, which is provided as Attachment 4 to the report.
E. Adopt the Environment Levy Policy, which is provided as Attachment 5 to the report.
REPORT
The Local Government Regulation 2012 Sections 191, 192 and 198 require Council to prepare
an Investment Policy, Debt Policy and Procurement Policy. The Debt Policy is required to be
adopted each financial year with the Investment of Surplus Funds Policy and Procurement Policy
to be reviewed on an annual basis.
The Financial Sustainability Policy is not required under legislation although is now embedded as
an essential Noosa policy to reinforce Council’s commitment to the prudent financial
management of Council’s resources on behalf of our community. The Environment Levy is an
existing policy that has been reviewed to reflect the broadening of expenditure from the levy in
the 2019/20 financial year.
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1. Financial Sustainability Policy
The Financial Sustainability Policy outlines the financial framework that Council will work within to
ensure that community capital is protected and that Council will meet its financial sustainability
targets into the future.
2. Investment of Surplus Funds Policy
The Investment of Surplus Funds Policy outlines how Council can invest community funds based
on certain parameters including authorised investments and acceptable financial institutions to
minimise risk. The policy continues to include the allowance of a small 10 basis point margin to
give preference to those financial institutions not investing in fossil fuel companies when seeking
comparative investment quotes.
3. Debt Policy
The Debt Policy follows the same format as was adopted for the 2018/19 year. In accordance
with legislation, Council must adopt a Debt Policy for the financial year that includes an outline of
borrowings proposed within the current year plus a forecast of borrowings over the ensuing 9-
year period. No new borrowings are proposed in the 2019/20 budget, following a liquidity review
undertaken by Queensland Treasury Corporation in 2018/19 that resulted in Council repaying
$10 million in debt to maximise its net cash position.
4. Procurement Policy
The Procurement Policy sets out the arrangements for the purchasing of goods and services by
Council having regard to the sound contracting principles outlined in the Local Government Act
2009. The Policy also specifies the relevant expenditure thresholds and related obligations that
must be followed when procuring goods and services on behalf of Council.
5. Environment Levy Policy
The Environment Levy Policy outlines the environmental and administrative principles that will
provide direction for how Environment Levy funds collected by Council will be allocated to ensure
that ecosystem health and biodiversity in the Noosa Shire is conserved and/or improved, and
initiatives in partnership with the community that protect, enhance and increase the resilience of
Noosa’s natural environment are supported.
Previous Council Consideration
Special Meeting Minutes, 6 July 2018, Item 2, Page 3
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Special Meeting dated 6
July 2018 and:
A. Adopt the Financial Sustainability Policy, which is provided as Attachment 1 to the report.
B. Pursuant to section 191 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the 2018/19
financial year the Investment of Surplus Funds Policy, which is provided as Attachment 2
to the report.
C. Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the 2018/19
financial year the Debt Policy, which is provided as Attachment 3 to the report.
D. Pursuant to section 198 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt the Procurement
Policy, which is provided as Attachment 4 to the report.
E. Adopt the General Rate Donations Policy, which is provided as Attachment 5 to the report.
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Finance
Council borrowing is effectively guaranteed by the State Government, and as such any borrowing
must be approved by the Minister for Local Government (in accordance with the Statutory Bodies
Financial Arrangements Act 1982).
The Investment of Surplus Funds Policy encourages diversification and aims at preservation of
capital as a priority over investment returns, thereby minimising risk.
The Procurement Policy incorporates relevant requirements regarding the procurement of goods
and services and the carrying out of the sound contracting principles as stated in Section 104 of
the Local Government Act 2009.
Risks & Opportunities
Failure to effectively comply with legislation regarding the review, update and adoption of
required policies and new policies may compromise effective organisational governance and
compromise Council’s short and long term financial sustainability.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Revenue Services Manager
Financial Services Manager
Director Environment and Sustainable Development
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director X Director
Executive Support Community Development X Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health X Revenue Services
Executive Services X Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director X Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 1
| ¢ ) | NOOSA Council Policy
x Keene FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Corporate Plan Reference: Long term planning for Noosa Shire
Endorsed by Council: 28 June 2019
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
Council has a responsibility to ensure that it has sufficient resources now and into the future to
provide levels of service that are both affordable and at a level considered appropriate by the
community. This responsibility encompasses how decisions are made regarding the allocation of
ratepayer funds to Council’s day to day operations as well as towards the replacement of existing
assets and procurement of new assets.
Responsible ongoing financial management by Council will achieve the following objectives:
° Council operates in an efficient and effective manner, minimising general rate increases.
° Full cost pricing compliance for Council business activities.
° Ongoing operating surpluses to ensure Council’s equity is not degraded and future financial
risk can be adequately mitigated.
e Appropriate collection of cash funds for ongoing infrastructure and asset replacement and
renewal.
° Future trunk infrastructure financial obligations can be met.
e Informed decisions are made on discretionary new operating or capital investment proposals
(i.e. business cases including whole of life cost analysis).
° Infrastructure and assets are maintained to required service levels.
° Debt levels will be minimised, and returns on cash holdings maximised.
° Achieving all of the minimum financial sustainability benchmarks set by legislation.
The key measurement criteria for whether Council is achieving its financial sustainability objectives
over the short and medium term are the three financial sustainability ratios required to be published
under legislation, namely the:
1. Operating surplus ratio;
2. Net financial liabilities ratio; and
3. Asset sustainability ratio.
Council’s current and expected financial sustainability performance will be measured and reported
against the benchmarks set by the state government, as well as by ongoing periodic sustainability
assessments undertaken by the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC).
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COUNCIL POLICY
Operating surplus
Council will ensure that it maintains an operating surplus each year over the life of the ten (10) year
financial plan. An operating surplus is achieved when operating revenues are greater than operating
expenses (including depreciation and interest on debt). The operating surplus ratio is one of the
three (3) key measures of financial sustainability required under legislation. It calculates the
operating surplus (or deficit) as a percentage of Council operating revenue. The target operating
surplus ratio set by the state government is between 0% and 10%.
Council will target to achieve an operating surplus commensurate with mitigating known risks with
respect to appropriately funding future trunk infrastructure requirements, whilst also ensuring that
the operating surplus ratio is contained within the required benchmarks.
Expenditure management
Council will ensure that expenditure on goods and services to meet established service levels will
be undertaken efficiently and effectively. This will be achieved via the development of the annual
operating expenditure budget from a zero base, ensuring staff compliance with Council’s policies
and procedures as well as partnering with key stakeholders such as Local Buy to ensure efficient
cost procurement options are implemented.
Expenditure management outcomes will be measured by how Council performs annually against its
operating and capital expenditure budget allocations.
Asset management
Council will ensure that it maintains its infrastructure and assets on an ongoing basis at defined
levels to ensure that services are able to be provided effectively to the community.
The asset sustainability ratio is one of the three (3) key measures of financial sustainability required
under legislation. This ratio is calculated by measuring the annual expenditure on the renewal and
rehabilitation of Council’s assets against the annual depreciation charge. It is a measure of whether
Council is reinvesting appropriately in existing infrastructure assets.
Council will target over the life of the ten (10) year financial plan to achieve a minimum asset
sustainability ratio of 90% (including plant, fleet and office equipment renewals) consistent with the
benchmark unless condition based renewal forecasts demonstrate a percentage lower than 90% in
any given year.
Established management plans for Council’s asset and infrastructure classes will incorporate annual
maintenance financial estimates as well as ten (10) year renewal / replacement forecasts developed
from regular asset condition assessments. Asset management plan financial forecasts will be
incorporated into Council’s ten (10) year financial plan and annual budget to ensure financial
sustainability implications are appropriately considered.
Annual depreciation forecasts will be developed on an asset by asset basis utilising methodology
endorsed by the Queensland Audit Office, with assets regularly revalued in accordance with
legislative requirements
The QTC project decision framework will be utilised for business case analysis for all new and
replacement capital projects in accordance with policy. The outcomes from the analysis will be used
to inform Council of whole of life costing implications associated with each project.
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Debt management
New debt will only be incurred as part of Council's strategic approach to:
° Liquidity management that considers the minimisation where possible of surplus cash
holdings; and
° Intergenerational equity requirements.
The net financial liabilities ratio is one of the three (3) key measures of financial sustainability required
under legislation. The net financial liabilities ratio represents Council's net financial liabilities (total
liabilities less current assets) expressed as a percentage of total operating revenue. A negative
percentage indicates that current assets exceed total liabilities. The target net financial liabilities ratio
set by the state government is less than 60%.
Council will adopt a conservative approach to new debt to ensure that the net financial liabilities ratio
is below the target over the life of the ten (10) year financial plan. New debt that may be required to
assist with the funding of trunk infrastructure to cater for population growth will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Full cost pricing
Council will ensure that competitive neutrality and full cost pricing outcomes required under
legislation with respect to its business activities are complied with on an annual basis.
Commercial opportunities
Commercial opportunities will only be considered if they provide value for money to the community
and have a positive net impact on overall general rate funding requirements of Council.
The QTC project decision framework will be utilised for business case analysis for all new identified
commercial opportunities. The outcomes from the analysis will be used to inform Council of whole
of life costing implications associated with each commercial proposal.
Climate Change
Council recognises that mitigation measures to address climate change may have financial
sustainability implications. Ongoing infrastructure and operating funding will be considered as part
of long term planning and addressed via inclusion in the 10 year financial plan and discussed
annually through the budget process (where identified).
Council will also ensure that operational and strategic decisions made today with associated climate
change implications will give adequate consideration to minimising the exposure of future Councils
to potential financial risk.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Mayor is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the annual budget to Council in
accordance with section 12 (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 2009.
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the delivery of the annual budget.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Local Government Act 2009
Local Government Regulation 2012
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ATTACHMENT 2
x ) | NOOSA Council Policy
mi Keelenrets INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS
FUNDS POLICY
Corporate Plan Reference: Long term planning for Noosa Shire
Endorsed by Council: 28 June 2019
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
The intent of this document is to outline Noosa Shire Council’s (Council) investment of surplus funds
policy and guidelines regarding the investment of surplus funds, with the objective to maximise
earnings within approved risk guidelines, following ethical investment principles where appropriate
to ensure the security of funds.
The activities of the investment officers or fund managers responsible for stewardship of Council’s
funds will be measured against the standards in this policy and its objectives. Activities that defy the
spirit and intent of this policy will be deemed contrary to the policy.
For the purpose of this policy, investments are defined as arrangements that are undertaken or
acquired for producing income and apply only to the cash investments of Council. This policy applies
to the investment of all surplus funds held by Council.
For the purposes of the appointment of an external fund manager pursuant to section 59 of the Act,
to operate in a manner consistent with this policy will constitute compliance.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council has been granted authority to exercise Category 1 investment power under Part 6 of the
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangement Act 1982 (the Act) without further approval.
The Treasurer may from time to time constrain the investing activities of local government by
limitation, caveat, restriction and/or other relevant regulation. Where this occurs, this Investment
Policy will be reviewed and reissued for the subsequent change in legislation.
AUTHORITY
All investments are to be made in accordance with:
e Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982
e Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Regulation 2007
e Local Government Act 2009
ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Prudent Person Standard
The standard of prudence is to be used by investment officers when managing the overall portfolio.
Investments will be managed with the care, diligence and skill that a prudent person would exercise
in managing the affairs of other persons. This includes having in place appropriate reporting
requirements that ensure the investments are being reviewed and overseen regularly.
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Investment officers are to manage the investment portfolios not for speculation, but for investment
and in accordance with the spirit of this policy. Investment officers are to avoid any transactions that
might harm confidence in Council and will consider the safety of capital and income objectives when
making investment decisions.
Ethics and conflicts of interest
Consideration will be given to ethical investment principles in determining the approved counterparty
for investment of funds.
Investment officers / employees shall refrain from personal activities that would conflict with the
proper execution and management of Council’s investment portfolio. This includes activities that
would impair the investment officer's ability to make impartial decisions. This policy requires that
employees and investment officials disclose to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) any conflict of
interest or any investment positions that could be related to the investment portfolio.
Delegation of authority
Authority for implementation of this policy is delegated by Council to the CEO in accordance with the
Local Government Act 2009, Section 257 (1) (b) — Delegation of local government powers.
Authority for the day-to-day management of Council’s Investment Portfolio is to be delegated by the
CEO to the Director Corporate Services and to the Manager Financial Services in accordance with
section 259 of the Local Government Act 2009, and subject to regular reviews with the Director
Corporate Services and CEO.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Council’s overall objective is to invest its funds at the most advantageous rate of interest available
to it at the time, for that investment type, and in a way that it considers most appropriate given the
circumstances. In priority, the order of investment activities shall be the preservation of capital,
liquidity, and return.
Preservation of capital
Preservation of capital shall be the principal objective of the investment portfolio. Investments are to
be performed in a manner that seeks to ensure security of principal of the overall portfolio. This would
include managing credit and interest rate risk with given risk management parameters and avoiding
any transactions that would prejudice confidence in Council or its associated entities.
Credit Risk
Council will evaluate and assess credit risk prior to investment. The investment officer will minimise
credit risk in the investment portfolio by prequalifying all transactions including the brokers / securities
dealers with which they do business, diversify the portfolio and limit transactions to secure
investments.
Interest Rate Risk
The investment officer shall seek to minimise the risk of a change in the market value of the portfolio
because of a change in interest rates. This would be achieved by measuring the investment term
against the cash flow requirements of Council and structuring the portfolio accordingly. This will avoid
having to sell securities prior to maturity in the open market. Secondly, interest rate risk can be limited
by investing in shorter term securities.
Maintenance of liquidity
The investment portfolio will maintain sufficient liquidity to meet all reasonably anticipated operating
cash flow requirements of Council, as and when they fall due, without incurring significant transaction
costs due to being required to sell an investment. For these purposes, illiquid investments are
defined as investments that are not publicly traded in sufficient volume to facilitate, under most
market conditions, prompt sale without severe market price effect.
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Examples include:
e investment in private placements;
e asecurity that is not supported or priced by at least two approved brokers/securities dealers;
e sub investment grade (i.e., a lower than rating BBB- (Standard and Poor's) or equivalent), and
in most cases, BBB rated investments; and
e unrated securities.
Return on investments
The portfolio is expected to achieve a market average rate of return and take into account Council’s
ethical investment appetite, risk tolerance, current interest rates, budget considerations, and the
economic cycle. Any additional return target set by Council will also consider the risk limitations,
ethical and prudent investment principles and cash flow characteristics identified within this policy.
Comparison of performance
For performance purposes, the portfolio will be compared to the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index
and/or the Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate over a rolling one-year period. The benchmark target is
to be set equal to or above the benchmark yield and consider the expected types of securities held
in each portfolio. In comparing performance, the portfolio will be market valued and take into account
all coupons, deposits and withdrawals to / from the portfolio.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Authorised personnel
The Director Corporate Services and the Manager Financial Services are authorised to invest funds
at their discretion in investments consistent with this policy and legislation.
The Manager Financial Services will report to Council for investment guidelines and oversight of
investment activities for the purposes of this policy.
Internal controls
The Manager Financial Services in consultation with the Director Corporate Services shall establish
internal controls and processes that will ensure investment objectives are met and that the
investment portfolios are protected from loss, theft or inappropriate use.
The established processes will include monthly and quarterly reporting, as well as an annual review
of the policy. The internal controls will address the following:
e control of collusion;
e accounting and record keeping;
e evidence of quotes for each investment transaction;
e delegated authority to investment officers;
e compliance and oversight of investment parameters; and
e reporting guidelines.
The internal controls will be subject to periodic reviews by Council's Internal Audit function to verify
compliance with the policy and legislation.
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INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
Investable funds
For the purposes of this policy, investable funds are the moneys available for investment at any one
time and include Council's bank account balance. Included in this balance is any moneys held by
Council on behalf of external parties (for example cash performance bonds).
Investable funds will be determined against the cash flow needs of Council following the adoption of
the annual budget.
Authorised investments
Without specific approval from Council or the Treasurer, investments are limited to those prescribed
by Section 6 of the Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982 for local governments with
Category 1 investment power, which include:
e deposits with a financial institution;
e interest bearing deposits;
e commercial paper;
e bank accepted/endorsed bank bills;
e bank negotiable certificates of deposit;
e short term bonds;
e floating rate notes;
e QIC Cash Fund; and
e QTC Capital Guaranteed Cash Fund, Debt Offset Facility, Fixed Rate Deposit (up to 12 months)
and QTC Working Capital Facility.
Prohibited investments
This Policy prohibits any investment carried out for speculative purposes. The Manager Financial
Services may include a prohibited investments list within the Investment Guidelines.
The following investments are prohibited by this investment policy:
e derivative based instruments (excluding floating rate notes);
e principal only investments or securities that provide potentially nil or negative cash flow;
e stand-alone securities issued that have underlying futures, options, forward contracts and swaps
of any kind; and
e securities issued in non-Australian dollars.
Portfolio investment parameters and credit requirements
The following table shows the credit ratings and counterparty limits for Council:
Short Term Rating (Standard & Poor’s) or equivalent | Individual Total Limit
Counterparty
Limit
A1+ - Bond Mutual Funds
[Unrated NE NC
QIC / QTC Pooled Cash Management Fund
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It is noted that for the purposes of this investment portfolio, the percentage limits apply effective from
the date of purchase as a percentage of the market value of the portfolio. No more than 20 per cent
of the portfolio is to be invested in Floating Rate Notes.
When considering investment options, the investment officer will establish a margin of 10 basis
points in interest rate returns to give preference to those institutions considered to be responsible
investors (e.g. do not invest in fossil fuel companies).
Maturity
The maturity structure of the portfolio will reflect a maximum term to maturity of no longer than 12
months.
Liquidity requirement
Given the nature of the funds invested, no more than 20 per cent of the investment portfolio will be
held in illiquid securities and at least 10 per cent of the portfolio can be called at no cost or will mature
within 0-7 days.
Breaches
Any breach of this policy is to be reported to the CEO and rectified within 24 hours of the breach
occurring.
Where Council holds an investment that is downgraded below the minimum acceptable rating level,
as prescribed under regulation for the investment arrangement, Council shall within 28 days after
the change becomes known to the local government, either obtain Treasurer’s approval for
continuing with the investment arrangement or sell the investment arrangement (including, for
example, withdrawing a deposit).
Where limits for different risk categories or where counterparty limits are breached, the Manager
Financial Services will bring the matter to the attention of the Director Corporate Services with a
recommendation on potential options (e.g. continuing with the investment through until maturity, or
withdrawing a deposit).
Safekeeping and custody
Each transaction will require written confirmation by the broker / dealer / bank. Council will hold
security documents, or alternatively a third party custodian authorised by the Manager Financial
Services and evidenced by safekeeping receipts may hold security documents.
Criteria of authorised dealers and broker
Council will maintain a list of authorised financial institutions and securities brokers that the
investment officers may deal with. These financial intermediaries must have a minimum long term
rating of at least either A+/A1/A+ from Standard and Poors, Moodys or Fitch IBCA.
All transactions undertaken on behalf of the investment portfolio of Council will be executed either
by Council directly, or through securities brokers registered as Australian Financial Service
Licensees (ASIC) with an established sales presence in Australia, or direct issuers that directly issue
their own securities which are registered on Council’s approved list of brokers/dealers and direct
issuers.
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REPORTING
The Manager Financial Services will prepare a monthly report and evaluation of the transactions,
concentrations, performance and compliance of the investment portfolio. The report will include:
e summary of securities held at the end of the reporting period by counterparty;
e liquidity of the portfolio as at reporting date;
e percentage of the portfolio considered ethical investment;
e percentage of the portfolio held by investment risk category; and
e performance of the portfolio [relative to Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index benchmark and/or
BBSW).
On an annual basis, the policy will be reviewed and amended where required, with any amendments
to be approved by Council prior to implementation as part of annual budget adoption.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
The investment return for the portfolio shall be measured using the market value of the portfolio,
including withdrawals and deposits, and total performance of the portfolio compared to the
Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index. This is to include changes in the capital value of assets held
(where applicable), income from managed investment portfolio assets, proceeds of sales of assets
sold and cost of assets acquired. The market value of the portfolio is to be calculated at least monthly
to coincide with monthly reporting. In defining market value, at least two pricing sources should be
included in the valuation of the securities.
DEFINITIONS
BBSW - Bank Bill Swap Rate — This is the daily calculation of the yields on bank bills of 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, and 6 month maturities used for the setting of financial arrangements.
Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index — widely considered to be the industry benchmark for short
term cash fund performance and is used by market participants as a means of comparing the returns
generated by the various cash funds available in the market.
Credit Risk — is the risk of loss due to the failure of an investment issuer or guarantor
Ethical Investment Principles — |nvestment in companies or industries that promote positive
approaches to environmental, social and corporate governance issues; or the avoidance of
investment in industries deemed harmful to health or the environment. These principles have been
recognised by the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment. '
Financial Institution is defined as an authorised deposit-taking institution within the meaning of the
Banking Act 1959 (Cwith), Section 5.?
Investments are defined as arrangements that are undertaken or acquired for producing income
and apply only to the cash investments of Noosa Shire Council.
Market Value of the portfolio is the book value of fixed term fixed interest deposits plus a market
value assessment of commercial paper, bank bills, and bonds or floating rate notes.
QIC — Queensland Investment Corporation.
QTC — Queensland Treasury Corporation.
1 Further information on the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, including a schedule of Australian signatories, can be
obtained from the following website http://www.unpri.org/principles/
2 For a list of authorised deposit taking institutions, refer to the website of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority:
http://www.apra.gov.au/adi/.
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RELEVANT POLICIES AND LEGISLATION
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982
Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Regulation 2007
Local Government Act 2009
Banking Act 1959 (Cwlth)
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_¢ ) | NOOSA Council Policy
mt i Keeleere DEBT POLICY
Corporate Plan Reference: Long term planning for Noosa Shire
Endorsed by Council: 28 June 2019
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the sound management of Council’s existing and future debt.
The policy will provide clear guidance for staff in the management of Council’s debt portfolio and
maintenance of appropriate debt and debt service levels.
This policy applies to all Councillors and Council staff and extends to all borrowing activities of
Council and any controlled entities.
COUNCIL POLICY
Council will utilise a debt management strategy based on sound financial management principles
and ensure net debt (net financial liabilities) remains within financial sustainability targets.
Borrowing Purposes
1. Council will not utilise loan funding to finance operating activities or recurrent expenditure.
2. Council undertakes full analysis of all funding options as outlined in the Long Term Financial
Model, including a forward program of capital works, to determine loan funding requirements.
3. Council recognises that infrastructure demands placed upon Council can often only be met
through borrowings, but will always be mindful of the additional cost incurred by the community
when assets are acquired through borrowings which increases the cost of providing capital
infrastructure.
4. Council will endeavour to fund all capital renewal projects from operating cash flows and
borrow only for new or upgrade capital projects, having regard to sound financial management
principles and giving consideration to inter-generational equity for the funding of long term
infrastructure projects.
5. | Where capital expenditure is deferred from one year to the next, the drawdown of approved
loan funds will be reviewed to minimise interest expenses.
6. Borrowings for infrastructure that provides a positive rate of return on investment will take
priority over borrowing for other assets.
Debt Term
7. | Where capital projects are financed through borrowings, Council will repay the loans within a
term not exceeding the life of those assets, and over a term that optimises cash flow efficiency.
7.1. If surplus funds become available, and where it is advantageous to Council, one-off loan
repayments will be made to reduce the term of existing loans.
7.2. \n an environment of fluctuating interest rates, and where there is a distinct economic
advantage to Council, consideration will be given to renegotiating any outstanding loans
to obtain the best long-term benefit to Council.
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Repayment Ability
8. Council will maintain close scrutiny of debt levels to ensure that relative sustainability indicators
will not exceed target parameters recommended by Queensland Treasury Corporation and the
Local Government Regulation 2012
Borrowing Sources
9. Council will raise all external borrowings at the most competitive rates available and from
sources available as defined by legislation. Consideration will be given to provision of loans to
business activities from surplus cash reserves held by Council by way on an internal loan.
Proposed Borrowings
10 Pursuant to section 192 Local Government Regulation 2012, Council must prepare a debt
policy each year that states the new borrowings planned for the current financial year and the
next 9 financial years.
10.1 Proposed Borrowings are outlined in Appendix A
Leases
11. Funding alternatives for asset acquisition includes leasing. Leases are defined as being either
operating leases or finance leases. Lease vs. Buy analysis will be undertaken prior to entering
into any contract for leasing.
11.1. Operating leases are undertaken for office equipment, computer equipment and vehicles
under master lease facilities subject to periodic review.
11.2. Finance leases are essentially loans and require prior approval by Treasury under the
Statutory bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982.
Internal Loans
12. The provision and approval of an internal loan will depend on the availability of surplus funds
at the time of application and the capacity of either the business or operational activity to repay
the loan.
12.1. All applications for internal loans will be made by reference to the Financial Services
Branch for consideration in accordance with the Long Term Financial Forecast.
12.2. The term of the loan will be appropriate to the life of the asset being financed.
12.3. The interest rate will be the sum of (a) the equivalent QTC borrowing rate for the
proposed term; (b) the QTC administration charge; and (c) an additional margin above
the QTC borrowing rate. In all cases, where business activities are subject to the
provisions of the National Competition Policy, the cost to the business will be no less
than what would apply to an equivalent private sector business.
12.4. The interest rate applicable to internal loans relating to operational activities of Council
will be the actual borrowing cost from QTC including administrative charges.
12.5. Council may, upon reasonable notice being given, require repayment of part or all of the
balance of the loan at any time, which would require the business activity to convert the
outstanding balance of the loan to an external facility.
12.6. The balance of the outstanding loan will be recorded as a liability in the balance sheet of
the business activity and an asset in the balance sheet of Council.
12.7. Provision for the repayment of the loan will be included in the annual budget for the
business activity.
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The purpose of establishing a Debt Policy is to:
° Provide a comprehensive view of Council's long term debt position and the capacity to fund
infrastructure growth for the Shire;
° Increase awareness of issues concerning debt management;
° Enhance the understanding between Councillors, community groups and Council staff by
documenting policies and guidelines;
° Demonstrate to government and lending institutions that Council has a disciplined approach
to borrowing.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 detail of the proposed borrowing
for the current year and the future 9 years will be prepared annually as part of the budget process.
Applications outlining proposed borrowings will be forwarded to the Minister for Local Government
for approval.
Credit Reviews will be undertaken periodically by the QTC on behalf of the Minister for Local
Government.
Loan proceeds will be drawn down subject to cash flow requirements annually so as to minimise
interest expenses.
All lease proposals will be referred to Financial Services for evaluation against the QTC Asset
Financing Model to assess alternatives for funding asset acquisition and to ensure statutory
compliance.
MEASUREMENT OF SUCCESS
Financial sustainability indicators remain within target ranges and the provision of necessary
infrastructure is not constrained through the lack of capital funding.
Details of outstanding loans will be reported annually in Council’s Financial Statements and Annual
Report.
DEFINITIONS
Business Activity — A Council activity subject to the application of full cost pricing principles as
defined in the Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012.
Inter-generational equity — This relates to the fairness of the distribution of the costs and benefits
of a policy when costs and benefits are borne by different generations. (i.e. the principle whereby
those who derive a direct benefit from the service or infrastructure provided actually pay for that
service).
Net financial liabilities ratio — This is an indicator of the extent to which the net financial liabilities
of Council can be serviced by its operating revenues. A ratio greater than zero (positive) indicates
that total liabilities exceed current assets, whereas a ratio of less than zero (negative) indicates that
current assets exceed total liabilities and therefore Council would appear to have the capacity to
increase loan borrowings.
QTC — Queensland Treasury Corporation.
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RELEVANT POLICIES AND LEGISLATION
« Local Government Act 2009
« Local Government Regulation 2012
¢ Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Act 1982
¢ Statutory Bodies Financial Arrangements Regulation 2007
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Schedule of Proposed Borrowing:
2019/2020 2020/2021 2021/2022 2022/2023 2023/2024 | 2024/2025 | 2025/2026 | 2026/2027 | 2027/2028 | 2028/2029
$,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000 $,000
Proposed Borrowings 0 0 0 0 0
Borrowing Purpose Capital projects as outlined in the adopted 10 year capital program
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| W@ NOOSA Council Policy
mkeelexor PROCUREMENT POLICY
Corporate Plan Reference: Long term planning for Noosa Shire
Endorsed by Council: 28 June 2019
Policy Author: Director Corporate Services
POLICY BACKGROUND
This document sets out Council’s policy for the procurement of goods and services (including the
carrying out of works) and the disposal of assets. This policy applies to the procurement of all
goods, equipment and related services, construction contracts and service contracts (including
maintenance).
The procurement of all Council goods and services must be carried out in compliance with the
Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) and the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation).
The purpose of this policy is:
e To facilitate the procurement of goods and services in the most cost-effective, timely and
practical manner.
° To ensure that Council complies with legislation and where appropriate, the State Procurement
Policy.
e To ensure that all delegated officers have a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
e To maintain adequate internal control over all aspects of purchasing, supply and disposal.
° To ensure purchased works, goods and services contribute positively to Council’s delivery
of quality infrastructure and services.
Council’s procurement activities aim to achieve advantageous procurement outcomes by:
° promoting value for money with probity and accountability;
° advancing Council’s economic, social and environmental policies;
° providing reasonable opportunity for competitive local businesses that comply with relevant
legislation to supply to Council; and
° promoting compliance with relevant legislation.
In accordance with the contracting provisions contained in Chapter 6 of the regulation, this policy
incorporates relevant requirements regarding the procurement of goods and services and the
carrying out of the sound contracting principles as stated in Section 104 of the Act.
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COUNCIL POLICY
1. SOUND CONTRACTING PRINCIPLES
Council officers must have regard to the following procurement principles in all purchasing activities:
a) Value for money
Council must harness its purchasing power to achieve the best value for money. The concept of
value for money is not restricted to price alone. The value for money assessment must include
consideration of:
° contribution to the advancement of Council’s priorities;
e fit for purpose, quality, services and support;
e whole-of-life costs including costs of acquiring, using, maintaining and disposal;
° internal administration costs;
e technical compliance issues;
e risk exposure; and
e the value of any associated environmental benefits.
b) Open and effective competition
Purchasing should be open and result in effective competition in the provision of goods and
services. Council must give fair and equitable consideration to all prospective suppliers.
c) The development of competitive local business and industry
Where price, performance, quality, suitability and other evaluation criteria are comparable, the
following areas may be considered in evaluating offers:
e creation of local employment opportunities;
e more readily available servicing support;
° more convenient communications for contract management;
° the benefit to Council of an associated local commercial transaction.
d) Environmental protection
Council promotes environmental protection through its purchasing procedures. In undertaking any
purchasing activities Council will consider the following:
° promote the purchase of environmentally friendly goods and services that satisfy value for
money criteria;
e foster the development of products and processes of low environmental and climatic impact;
° include in procurement decision making goods and services that contribute to achieving
Council’s zero emission organisational strategy;
° provide an example to business, industry and the community by promoting the use of
climatically and environmentally friendly goods and services; and
e encourage environmentally responsible activities.
e) Ethical behaviour and fair dealing
Council officers involved in purchasing are to behave with impartiality, fairness, independence,
openness, integrity, and professionalism in their discussions and negotiations with suppliers and
their representatives.
Note: Equal consideration is not required to be given to each of the contracting principles.
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2. PROCUREMENT THRESHOLDS
Procurement thresholds refer to the expenditure with a supplier for goods and services.
a) Purchases < $15,000 (excl GST)
When entering into a contract for the acquisition of goods or services for less than $15,000 (excl
GST) the following options apply:
° for purchases under $7,500 (excl GST) one quotation is sufficient, and quotations can be
recorded as an attachment in the Technology One (T1) procure to pay module;
° for purchases between $7,500 and $15,000 (excl GST) two written quotations are to be invited
using the VendorPanel e-quotation tool.
e If a procurement activity is likely to be medium to high risk then a risk analysis should
be undertaken.
Records of the successful offer must be kept as an attachment in the T1 procure to pay module.
b) Purchases > $15,000 and < $200,000 (excl GST)
Council cannot enter into a medium-sized contract unless Council first invites three written_quotes
for the contract or meets any of the ‘Exceptions’ outlined in Item 3 below. Written quotations are to
be invited using the VendorPanel e-quotation tool.
The invitation must be to at least three persons who Council considers can meet Council’s
requirements, at competitive prices. Council may decide not to accept any of the quotes it receives.
However, if Council does decide to accept a quote, Council must accept the quote most
advantageous to it having regard to the sound contracting principles identified in Section 106 of the
Act.
If a procurement activity is likely to be medium to high risk then a risk analysis should be
undertaken.
Records of the successful offer must be kept in Council’s VendorPanel e-quotation tool.
c) Purchases > $200,000 (excl GST)
Council cannot enter into a large-sized contract unless Council first invites written tenders for the
contract in accordance with the requirements of Section 224 of the regulation.
For purchases greater than $200,000 a formal tender process must be undertaken.
This requirement is subject to the exceptions identified in Item 3.
Council must either invite written tenders or expressions of interest (EOI) under Section 228 of the
regulation. A Council resolution is required prior to undertaking an EOI.
The invitation for tenders must:
° be made by an advertisement in a newspaper that circulates generally in the local government
area of Council; and
e allow written tenders to be given to Council for at least 21 days after the advertisement
is published.
Council must comply with the requirements in section 228(7) of the regulation if it wants to invite
tenderers to change their tenders to take account of a change in the tender specifications.
Records of offers received must be kept on file in accordance with Council’s records management
procedures.
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Council must as soon as practicable after entering a contract worth $200,000 or more (excl GST):
° publish the relevant details of the contract on Council’s website; and
° display the relevant details of the contract in a conspicuous place in Council’s public office
in Tewantin.
The relevant details must be published or displayed for a period of at least 12 months.
3. EXCEPTIONS FOR MEDIUM AND LARGE SIZED CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS
Section 229 of the Regulation identifies exceptions for medium and large-sized contracts. If one of
the exceptions applies, Council may enter into:
° a medium-sized contract without first inviting written quotes; or
° a large-sized contract without first inviting written tenders.
The exceptions are:
e if Council decides, by resolution, to prepare a quote or tender consideration plan and prepares
and adopts the plan in accordance with the requirements of section 230 of the regulation;
° entering into a contract if the contract is made with a person who is on an approved contractor
list established by Council in accordance with the requirements of section 231 of the regulation;
° entering into a contract if the contract is entered into with a supplier from a register of pre-
qualified suppliers established by Council in accordance with the requirements of section 232
of the regulation;
° entering into a contract for goods or services if the contract is entered into with a preferred
supplier under a preferred supplier arrangement that is made in accordance with the
requirements of section 233 of the regulation;
° entering into an arrangement with an approved supplier arrangement under an LGA
arrangement established in accordance with the requirements of section 234 of the regulation;
and
° entering into a medium-sized contract or a large-sized contract if:
° Council resolves that it is satisfied that there is only one supplier who is reasonably
available; or
° Council resolves that, because of the specialised or confidential nature of the services
that are sought, it would be impractical or disadvantageous for Council to invite
quotes or tenders; or
° a genuine emergency exists; or
° the contract is for the purchase of goods and is made by auction; or
° the contract is for the purchase of second-hand goods; or
° the contract is made with, or under an arrangement with, a government body.
4. DISPOSAL OF ASSETS
Council generally disposes of assets via tender or auction unless the disposal meets the exceptions
for ‘valuable non-current assets’ as described under Division 4 Section 236 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
5. DELEGATIONS
Only the Council officers listed in the financial delegations register are entitled to sign / approve
requisitions, and then only in accordance with their financial delegation limits. By signing or
approving a requisition / purchase order all officers are confirming that they have taken full notice
of this policy and will comply with all of the requirements of this policy.
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6. REVIEW
It is the responsibility of the Director Corporate Services to monitor the adequacy of this policy and
recommend appropriate changes. This policy will be formally reviewed by Council annually.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Council officers responsible for the procurement of goods and services must comply with this
policy. It is the responsibility of Council officers involved in the procurement process to understand
the meaning and intent of this policy.
RELEVANT LEGISLATION
Council’s Corporate Plan
Council’s Operational Plan
Council’s Financial Delegations
Employee Code of Conduct
Councillor Code of Conduct
Procurement and Contracting Procedures
Purchase Card Procedures
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Versior Reason/ Trigger Change (Y/N Endorsed/ Reviewed by Date
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| ¢ oe NOOSA Council Policy
me mi Keeleere ENVIRONMENT LEVY POLICY
Corporate Plan Reference: Our environment is protected, enhanced and valued by the
community
Endorsed by Council: 28 June 2019
Policy Author: Director Environment and Sustainable Development
POLICY PURPOSE
The purpose of the Environment Levy (“the Levy”) is to raise funds to conserve and/or improve
ecosystem health and biodiversity in the Noosa Shire and to support initiatives in partnership with
the community that protect, enhance and increase the resilience of Noosa’s natural
environment. This policy outlines the environmental and administrative principles that will provide
direction for the allocation of Environment Levy funds by Council.
The head of power for the Levy comes from Section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 that gives
Council the ability to impose a separate charge on all rateable land in the shire. In doing so, Council
can only use funds raised via a separate charge for the specific purpose identified in the revenue
statement adopted each year as part of Council's annual budget process.
In that context, this policy provides guidance and further details about how the Council will manage
the Levy and its implementation.
Key aims of the Levy are to:
° Expand the Noosa conservation estate through;
o protection of environmentally significant land through acquisition;
o support for Private Land Conservation Partnerships (such as Land for Wildlife and
Voluntary Conservations Agreement programs), where such involvement is in-keeping with
the purpose of the Levy;
° Build community capacity by the provision of funding through an Environmental Grants
program that supports environmental initiatives in keeping with the purpose of the Levy; and
° Support significant environmental projects and programs related to key Council strategies and
plans, that protect, enhance and increase the resilience of Noosa’s natural environment.
° Fund the delivery and implementation of the Noosa River Plan — River Management Program
POLICY SCOPE
This policy applies to all programs, activities or incentives that are directly or indirectly funded or
supported, wholly or partly, by the Levy.
Council will review the amount of the Levy each year as part of the preparation of the annual budget
and adoption of the annual revenue statement.
POLICY STATEMENT
The allocation of Levy revenue will be subject to the following principles:
1. Acquisition of Environmentally Significant Land
The acquisition of environmentally significant land (or an interest in the land) shall be part of a wider
strategy for landscape protection and the preservation of biodiversity in the Noosa Shire.
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Determining which properties might be purchased shall be guided by the Conservation Land
Guideline, which identifies criteria by which properties will be assessed for suitability for purchase,
or applicability for other conservation mechanisms. Council has established an Environment Levy
Working Group (ELWG) to undertake an initial assessment, based on the Conservation Land
Guideline, and to provide recommendations to Council regarding land purchases for environmental
purposes.
Funds can be expended on acquisition of environmentally significant lands (or an interest in the land)
and can be used for:
(i) | The purchase costs of acquiring parcels of land including any associated consultancy, legal
fees, transfer fees and background assessments.
(ii) | Engaging third parties to act on Council’s behalf in the negotiation and acquisition of priority
properties.
(iii) The immediate establishment costs associated with acquired parcels of land including, but not
limited to, management planning, fencing, weed management and fire management.
(iv) Recurrent land management operational costs associated with management of land (including
an interest in land) acquired through the Environment Levy in accordance with an approved
management plan for that land.
Initiatives able to be undertaken after the land is acquired with Levy funds include but are not limited
to:
(i) | The excision and sale of portions of acquired land that are deemed unsuitable for the purpose
of the Levy where the considered future use of such portions will not adversely impact upon
the identified values of the balance area.
(ii) | On-selling an acquired site to a purchaser who undertakes a statutory covenant (or other
statutory mechanism) that is registered on the land title (in accordance with the Land Act 1994
or the Nature Conservation Act 2014) and expressly protects and manages the conservation
values of the property.
(iii) The agistment, hiring, leasing, renting or selling any part, portion or product derived from
acquired land, including any built structures and any agricultural or natural resources
generated within, on or under the property, provided that these activities do not conflict with
the ecological and waterway protection and management of the property, and is consistent
with other principles contained in this Policy.
Council may seek to maximise opportunities for purchasing lands utilising external funding where
appropriate. Any acquisition and disposal of land will be carried out in accordance with the Local
Government Act 2009. The Levy may not be used to acquire land for parks where the primary
purpose is recreation.
Recurrent land management operational costs related to Council-owned land should not be funded
from the Levy, apart from land acquired with the Environment Levy.
2. Support for Private Land Conservation Partnerships
The Voluntary Conservation Agreement (VCA) program is a high-level protective mechanism that
supports private landholders wishing to conserve their property's environmental values in perpetuity
by registering a covenant on title over some or all of the property.
Council may provide incentives to VCA landholders for environmental works as per an agreed
Environment Management Plan.
Similar to the acquisition of Environmentally Significant Land program, potential VCA properties will
be assessed on their biodiversity attributes, regional ecosystem attributes, connectivity,
consolidation, species protection, and rehabilitation opportunities. VCAs that are proposed for land
that is identified in Council’s Conservation Land Guideline will receive the highest priority. VCAs that
contribute to Strategic Biodiversity Corridors will also be considered favourably.
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Council has established an Environment Levy Working Group (ELWG) to consider, review and make
recommendations on new Voluntary Conservation Agreements.
Land for Wildlife (LFW) is a voluntary environmental partnerships program that supports private
landholders in improving environmental values on their land. This may be done through provision of
advice, training, networking opportunities and incentives. Land for Wildlife is a nationally recognised
program and an important introductory program that can lead to future Voluntary Conservation
Agreements and higher levels of protection.
Participants in the Land for Wildlife Program must have a genuine commitment to improving the
values of their property. They must also meet the criteria established for inclusion in the Land for
Wildlife program. The Conservation Land Guideline will be used to prioritise the properties added to
the Land for Wildlife program.
The Private Land Conservation Partnerships Guideline will guide the implementation of the VCA and
LfW program, including the types and quantity of financial support available.
3. Environmental Grants Program
Council may make provision of funding via an Environment Grants Program administered by Council.
Grants will be for collaborative community-based initiatives, capacity building and/or research
projects. Environmental Levy funds may be allocated to these purposes where grant projects are in
keeping with the purpose of the Levy.
The Levy amount to be allocated to an Environment Grants program will be determined by Council
as part of the annual budget process.
It is expected that projects and initiatives awarded grant funding will be for projects that align with
existing Noosa Council strategies, policies and plans and will have tangible and measurable
outcomes.
The Environment Grants Policy and relevant guidelines will outline the details of the program, such
as eligibility, how funds are allocated and how applications will be assessed.
4. Environmental Projects
The Levy may fund significant environmental projects or programs that are aligned with key Council
strategies and plans. Projects will be closely aligned with the Noosa Environment Strategy, and
contribute toward achieving the strategic outcomes and/or targets identified in the strategy.
Examples of projects funded could include significant, high-priority environmental restoration
projects, environmental partnerships with other organisations (Such as research), or implementation
of programs from key Council strategies (such as the River Plan).
Projects will have significant positive environmental outcomes, and be in-keeping with the purpose
of the levy. Community partnership projects and projects that are able to leverage further funding
will be prioritised.
Significant environmental projects to be funded from the Environment Levy will be approved by
Council, either as part of the annual budget process, or with a decision of a Council meeting.
5. Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation
Council may choose to allocate a proportion of the Levy funds to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Foundation to support its management and administrative arrangements.,
The Funding Deed between Noosa Council and the NBRF will guide the parameters under which
Council may consider this funding.
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COUNCIL POLICY - ENVIRONMENT LEVY
USE OF REVENUE
° The apportionment of Environment Levy funds will be subject to Council’s annual budget
review and program priorities.
° The Levy can be used for leveraging grants and partnership opportunities from the state and
federal governments, other agencies and trusts, provided there is no impediment to achieving
the agreed purpose of the Levy.
° Financial management of Levy revenue must be in accordance with relevant legislation and
Council policies.
ENVIRONMENT LEVY GUIDELINES
Specific provisions for implementing Acquisition of Environmentally Significant Land and Support for
Private Land Conservation Partnerships is detailed in the Conservation Land Guideline and the
Private Landholder Conservation Partnerships Guideline.
With regard to Acquisition of Environmentally Significant Land, the Conservation Land Guideline
includes details about identification of high biodiverse value parcels, mapped biodiversity corridors,
and preferred tenure for conservation purposes, and also provides a decision tool to support
decision-making.
With regard to support for Private Land Conservation Agreements, the Guidelines will include
eligibility criteria, minimum and maximum financial incentives based on the size and suitability of the
land under covenant/Nature Refuge, components of the Environmental Management Plan including
fire management planning, and processes for developing a VCA with a landholder.
With regard to the Environmental Grants Program, the Environment Grants Policy and related
guidelines will specify grant eligibility, process and assessment criteria.
ENVIRONMENT LEVY WORKING GROUP
The Environment Levy Working Group (ELWG) will make recommendations to Council on the
spending of Environment Levy funds. The Committee will consist of:
Manager Environmental Services
Principal Environment Officer
Senior Environment Officer (Planning)
Property Adviser
Principal Strategic Planner (Land Use)
Community Partnerships Officer
Coordinator Financial Services (as required)
One Councillor appointed by Council
Activities of the ELWG will include;
e Making assessments of properties for potential purchase based on the Conservation Land
Guideline. Properties identified as high priority may be presented to Council for a decision on
purchase and options available for purchase.
e Assessing applicants for Voluntary Conservation Agreements and making recommendations for
agreements to proceed, based on annual budget allocation for the program.
e Developing and annually reviewing guidelines for the Environmental Grants Program.
e Provision of advice to Council on other matters consistent with the purpose of the Environment
Levy Policy that require technical advice and assessment as required.
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DEFINITIONS
Biodiversity Corridors are broad tracts of vegetated, cleared and partly cleared land, extending
across the Noosa landscape that can help consolidate or connect core habitat, and can occur across
private and/or public land. Biodiversity Corridors within Noosa Shire are identified in the
Conservation Land Guideline.
Core Protected Areas are large biodiverse areas that consist collectively of public land already
under conservation protection such as National Park, Bushland Reserves and Nature Refuges. Core
Protected Areas within Noosa Shire are identified in the Conservation Land Guideline.
Regional Ecosystem refers to distinct vegetation communities associated with specific landforms
and soil types, as identified by the Queensland Herbarium.
RELATED POLICIES AND LEGISLATION
° Land Act 1994
e Local Government Act 2009.
° Nature Conservation Act 1992
@ Noosa Council Conservation Land Guideline 2018
° Noosa Council Private Landholder Conservation Partnerships Guideline 2018
° Noosa Council Revolving Fund Guideline 2018
° Noosa Council Environment Grants Policy 2019
° Qld Environmental Offsets Policy 2014
° Vegetation Management Act 1999
Vani | Reason/ Trigger Change (Y/N) Endorsed/ Reviewed by Date
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3 ADOPTION OF 2019-20 BUDGET
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Director Corporate Services, Michael Shave
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 2019-20 Budget
Attachments 1. Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document
(Note – 81 pg attachment provided separately to this report –
Councillors refer to Tab 2 of Councillor budget packs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Under sections 104 and 107A of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, Council is required to adopt, for each financial year, after 31 May
before the financial year and before 1 August in the financial year, a budget and revenue
statement. The Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document provided at Attachment 1 contains the
required documentation to adopt Council’s 2019/20 budget and the following motions have been
drafted to meet legislative requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
MOTION 1
That pursuant to section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, the budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2019,
incorporating statements of income and expenditure, financial position, cash flow, changes in
equity, long-term financial forecast, revenue statement and revenue policy, and 2019/20 capital
program as contained in the Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document (provided as Attachment
1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2019), be adopted.
MOTION 2
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 80 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the differential general rates for the
2019/20 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council
2019/20 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28
June 2019).
MOTION 3
That pursuant to section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves that the
rating categories of rateable land in its local government area and a description of each of the
rating categories for 2019/20, be as follows:
Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
1. Rural & Agricultural. Land used, or intended to be used, for rural or Land with the following
agricultural or primary production purposes. land use codes: 44,
60-61, 64-71, 73-89
and 93 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
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Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
2. Non-Residential – RV Land, with a rateable value less than or equal to Land with the following
<=$175,000. $175,000, which is used, or intended to be used, land use codes: 07-20,
for non-residential purposes other than land 22-39, 41-50, 52 and
included in categories 1, 16-22, 25-26. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
3. Non-Residential - RV Land, with a rateable value between $175,001 Land with the following
$175,001 - $400,000. and $400,000, which is used, or intended to be land use codes: 07-20,
used, for non-residential purposes other than land 22-39, 41-50, 52 and
included in categories 1, 16-22, 25-26. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
4. Non-Residential - RV > Land, with a rateable value greater than Land with the following
$400,000. $400,000, which is used, or intended to be used, land use codes: 07-20,
for non-residential purposes other than land 22-39, 41-50, 52 and
included in categories 1, 16-22, 25-26. 91 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
5. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value of less than or equal Land with the following
Other – RV to $325,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
<=$325,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
6. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $325,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $325,001 - and $500,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
$500,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
7. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $500,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $500,001 - and $750,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
$750,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
8. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $750,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $750,001 - and $1,000,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
$1,000,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
9. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $1,000,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $1,000,001 and $1,200,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
- $1,200,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
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Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
10. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value between $1,200,001 Land with the following
Other – RV $1,200,001 and $2,500,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
- $2,500,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
11. Residential (PPR) and Land, with a rateable value greater than Land with the following
Other – RV > $2,500,000 which is- land used codes: 01,
$2,500,000. a. used for residential purposes as the owner’s 02, 03, 04, 05 and 06
principal place of residence other than land in or as otherwise
category 24; or identified by the CEO.
b. not included in any other category.
12. Residential (Not PPR) Land, with a rateable value less than or equal to Land with the following
– RV <=$420,000. $420,000, used for residential purposes other land used codes: 02,
than as the owner’s principal place of residence 03 and 05 or as
other than land in category 23. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
13. Residential (Not PPR) Land, with a rateable value between $420,001 Land with the following
– RV $420,001 - and $500,000, used for residential purposes other land used codes: 02,
$500,000. than as the owner’s principal place of residence 03 and 05 or as
other than land in category 23. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
14. Residential (Not PPR) Land, with a rateable value between $500,001 Land with the following
– RV $500,001 - and $750,000, used for residential purposes other land used codes: 02,
$750,000. than as the owner’s principal place of residence 03 and 05 or as
other than land in category 23. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
15. Residential (Not PPR) Land, with a rateable greater than $750,000, Land with the following
– RV > $750,000. used for residential purposes other than as the land used codes: 02,
owner’s principal place of residence other than 03 and 05 or as
land in category 23. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
16. Vacant Land – RV > Vacant land with a rateable value greater than Land with the following
$1,000,000 and area $1,000,000 and with an area of more than land used codes: 01,
more than 1,500 m2. 1,500m2 other than land included in category 18. 04 and 06 or as
otherwise identified by
the CEO.
17. Pump Stations, Stock Land used for the purposes of a pump station, a As identified by the
grazing and garages garage, or pursuant to a stock grazing permit with CEO.
with area less than an area less than 20m2.
20m2.
18. Subdivided land not yet Vacant land to which Chapter 2, Part 2, Division Land with the following
developed 5, Subdivision 3 of the Land Valuation Act 2010 land used code 72 or
applies. as otherwise identified
by the CEO.
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Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
19. Retirement Villages Land used for the purposes of a retirement Land with the following
village. land used code 21 or
as otherwise identified
by the CEO.
20. Shopping Centres – Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, Land with the following
gross floor area with a gross floor area between 2,500 and 10,000 land used codes: 14,
between 2,500 and square meters. 15, 16 or 23 or as
10,000 square meters otherwise identified by
the CEO.
21. Shopping Centres – Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, Land with the following
gross floor area greater with a gross floor area greater than 10,000 land used codes: 14,
than 10,000 square square meters. 15, 16 or 23 or as
meters otherwise identified by
the CEO.
22. Shopping Centres – Land used for the purposes of a shopping centre, Land with the following
gross floor area with a gross floor area between 1,000 and 2,500 land used codes: 14,
between 1,000 and square meters. 15, 16 or 23 or as
2,500 square meters otherwise identified by
the CEO.
23 Strata Units (Not PPR). Land which is a strata unit used for residential or Land with the following
accommodation purposes other than as the land used codes: 08 or
owner’s principal place of residence. 09 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
24. Strata Units (PPR). Land which is a strata unit used for residential or Land with the following
accommodation purposes as the owner’s land used codes: 08 or
principal place of residence. 09 or as otherwise
identified by the CEO.
25. Extractive Industries. Land used for the purpose of extractive industry Land with land use
for more than 50,000 tonnes per annum of code 40 or as
material from the earth. otherwise identified by
the CEO.
26. Nursing Homes Land used for the purposes of an aged care Land with the following
facility or nursing home. land used code 27 or
as otherwise identified
by the CEO.
MOTION 4
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 94 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the special charges for the 2019/20
financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2019/20
Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2019).
The special charges set out in the Revenue Statement are:
Tourism and Economic Levy
Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy
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Noosa Junction Levy
Hastings Street Precinct Levy
Noosa Main Beach Levy
Rural Fire Charge
Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge
Noosa Junction Streetscape Levy
For that purpose the rateable land to which the special charges apply and the overall plans for
the services, facilities or activities to which the special charges apply be the rateable land and
overall plans specified in the Revenue Statement.
MOTION 5
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to adopt
the overall plans, annual implementation plans and benefitted area maps specified in the
Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document (provided as
Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2019) for the special charges it
resolves to levy under resolution 4.
MOTION 6
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 99 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the utility charges for the 2019/20
financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2019/20
Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2019).
MOTION 7
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 103 of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the separate charges for the 2019/20
financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2019/20
Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2019).
The separate charges set out in the Revenue Statement are:
Environment Levy
Sustainable Transport Levy
Heritage Levy
MOTION 8
That pursuant to section 107 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and section 114 of the
Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Council resolves that rates and utility charges, and the
Queensland Government’s Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy, for the year ending
30 June 2020 will be levied six monthly and as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the
Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting
report dated 28 June 2019).
MOTION 9
That pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to grant
concessions to ratepayers as set out in the Revenue Statement (contained in the Noosa Council
2019/20 Budget document) and Council’s General Rate Donations Policy.
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MOTION 10
That pursuant to section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves that all
rates and charges, and the State Government’s Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy
must be paid within 30 days after the date of issue of the rates notice.
MOTION 11
That pursuant to section 133 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves that all
overdue rates and charges bear interest as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the
Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting
report dated 28 June 2019).
MOTION 12
That pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegates to the Chief
Executive Officer its powers under section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to
identify the differential rating category into which each parcel of rateable land in the Council’s
local government area is included by using relevant information from the Council’s land record
and any other information which identifies the use of rateable land.
MOTION 13
That it be recorded that in each case where a preceding Motion refers to a matter set out in the
Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document (provided as
Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 28 June 2019), that matter is incorporated by
reference into, and forms part of the terms and content of the motion, and will be so incorporated
and form part of the terms and content of Council’s resolution to adopt the motion.
REPORT
1 Background
In accordance with sections 104 and 107A of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of
the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council is required to adopt, for each financial year, after
31 May before the financial year and before 1 August in the financial year, a budget and revenue
statement.
The budget document provided for consideration and adoption includes:
Budget Financial Statements including Long Term Financial Forecast;
Rates and Charges Comparison;
Relevant Measures of Financial Sustainability;
Schedule of Levies and Separate Charges;
Capital Program;
Revenue Policy; and
Revenue Statement.
2 Total Council Expenditure Budget
Council’s total 2019/20 expenditure budget of $129 million incorporates an operating expenditure
budget of $98.5 million, capital expenditure budget of $28.4 million and loan repayments of $2.4
million.
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3 Financial Sustainability
The 2019/20 budget continues Council’s focus on and compliance with its Financial Sustainability
Policy. Council has an ongoing responsibility to ensure that it has sufficient resources now and
into the future to provide levels of service that are both affordable and considered appropriate by
the community. This responsibility encompasses how decisions are made regarding the
allocation of ratepayer funds to Council’s day to day operations as well as towards the
replacement of existing assets and procurement of new assets
The key measurement criteria for whether Council is achieving its financial sustainability
objectives over the short and medium term are three financial sustainability ratios required to be
published under legislation. These ratios effectively allow the community to determine:
1. If Council is appropriately funding its day to day operations and asset consumption costs (i.e.
the operating surplus ratio);
2. Ensuring its debt is at a level that can be repaid from current operating revenues (i.e. the net
financial liabilities ratio); and
3. Replacing community infrastructure when required and to ensure asset service levels can be
maintained (i.e. the asset sustainability ratio).
The 2019/20 budget continues Council’s financial sustainability commitment with all three ratios
within the benchmark ranges set by the Queensland Government:
Indicator Target Budget
Operating Surplus Ratio 0-10% 0.1%
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio <60% -6.8%
Asset Sustainability Ratio >90% 119.6%
4 Operating Budget
Council’s 2019/20 operating budget includes both revenue and expenditure elements required to
deliver day to day operations according to current levels of service. The table below outlines the
proposed operating budget position, with an operating surplus position ensuring that Council’s
required operating expenditure for the financial year is fully funded by operating revenue.
Operating Budget 2019/20
($’000)
Revenue $98,656
Expenditure $98,520
Operating Surplus $136
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5 Budget Breakdown
A brief outline of the main elements of Council budget is provided below.
5.1 Operating Revenue
Net Rates and Utility Charges
Total 2019/20 budgeted net rates and utility charges total $68 million, with the early payment
discount ($2.2 million), pensioner concessions ($656k), and general rate donations for
community organisations ($139k) continuing. An average residential property on the minimum
general rate will receive an annual increase in total rates and charges of $36.50 or 2.5%.
Included in this amount is a minimum general rate increase of $20 (1.8%) below the Queensland
local government cost index of 2%, an increase in the environment levy of $10 (16.7%) to fund
the implementation of Noosa River Plan identified actions and private land conservation
partnerships expansion, and a $7.50 (2.3%) increase in the 3-bin waste collection charge
resulting from additional contract costs to Council for waste recycling.
Full details of Council’s rates and charges are contained in the Revenue Statement 2019/20.
Fees and Charges
Council has forecast $6.6 million in revenue from fees and charges in 2019/20, an increase of
$1.1 million or 20%. Development related revenue of $1.6 million and local laws revenue of $1.4
million makes up 45% of the total Council fees and charges budget.
Rental Income
Total 2019/20 budgeted rental income primarily related to property leasing totals $1.3 million.
Included in this total is $919k specifically relating to commercial property leasing arrangements
including the ferry and Sunrise shopping centre.
Interest Received
Interest on cash investments and overdue rates is anticipated to reach $1.41 million in 2019/20.
This is slightly lower than that budgeted for the 2018/19 year and is based on expected cash
balances and rate arrears throughout the year.
Sales
Total sales revenue for 2019/20 is estimated at $9.6 million. Sales revenue is derived from
activities such as holiday park occupancy, waste management disposal fees and recyclable
sales, and revenue generated from Council’s community facilities (Aquatic Centre, Leisure
Centre, The J, etc.)
Unitywater Interest
Interest associated with Council’s equity holding in Unitywater is estimated at $2.6 million for
2019/20.
Other Unitywater Payments
Dividend and tax payments associated with Council’s equity holding in Unitywater is estimated at
$3 million for 2019/20
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Other Income
Income from other sundry sources is estimated at $880k for the 2019/20 financial year.
Grants & Subsidies
Operating grants and subsidies of $5.1 million relate primarily to the annual financial assistance
grant $2.2 million, Australian and Queensland government payments totalling $2.5 million to fund
Noosa Community Support operations, and Queensland government library funding of $264k.
5.2 Operating Expenditure
Employee Benefits
Employee costs of $33.9 million represents the staff operational cost of Council and includes all
employee related expenditure including superannuation, workers compensation insurance and
staff training. The total increase in staff costs from 2018/19 is 5.1%, which includes additional
resourcing with respect to local laws, capital delivery and asset management, human resources,
building certification and compliance, environment, property, and building and facility
maintenance increasing the total Council establishment to 375 FTE.
Materials and Services
Materials and services are a significant component of Council’s expenditure budget at $44.2
million. $8.8 million in maintenance and operational costs has been allocated to maintain and
enhance service levels for shire parks and natural areas, roads and beaches and canals. Waste
management costs of $9.4 million have increased due to increased recycling contract disposal
and processing costs in addition to inflation allowances for waste collection and landfill contracts.
Other significant expense items included in the budget include annual lifeguard service provision
by SLSQ, holiday park operations, Tourism Noosa payments for tourism promotion and operating
and maintenance costs for Council’s community and commercial facilities.
Finance Costs
Finance costs of $1.5 million includes $1.2 million for interest payments on Council borrowings
with Queensland Treasury Corporation, future landfill rehabilitation provisioning and bank and
merchant fees.
Depreciation
The budget includes asset consumption costs of $18.7 million and has decreased by $551k when
compared to the 2018/19 budget due to a review of Council’s road asset financial data.
Other Expenses
Other expenses are estimated at $188k for 2019/20.
6 Capital Budget
Council’s 2019/20 capital budget of $28.4 million includes an investment of $18 million to renew
existing infrastructure, with an additional $10.4 million for new and upgrade works. Council
intends to fund the program via a mix of grants ($4.6 million) and cash ($23.8 million).
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A number of significant projects are included in the 2019/20 financial year including the Peregian
Beach Rufous St precinct development, the Noosa North Shore beachfront campground
redevelopment, Black Mountain Road reconstruction and the Tewantin Hilton Terrace and Ernest
Street intersection upgrade. The full list of projects for the 2019/20 financial year is contained in
the Noosa Council 2019/20 Budget document.
Previous Council Consideration
Council adopted its 2018/19 Budget at a Special Meeting of Council on 6 July 2018.
Finance
The Revenue Policy and Statement is the head of power that allows Council to levy rates and
charges on an annual basis.
Risks & Opportunities
Adoption of the annual budget is required under section 107A of the Local Government Act 2009
to provide Council the power to levy rates and charges, charge fees and expend funds on
delivering services to the community.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Specific local associations and ratepayer groups have been consulted where required with
respect to the development of special rates for the 2019/20 financial year.
Internal Consultation
All areas of Council have been involved in the development of the proposed budget and a
number of workshops have been held with Councillors
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer X Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director X Director
Executive Support Community Development X Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services X Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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4 LEVEL OF SERVICE CATALOGUE 2019-20
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel
CEO’s Office
Index ECM/ Subject/ 2019 – 2020 Budget
Attachments 1. Level of Service Catalogue 2019/20
(Note – 178 pg attachment provided separately to this report –
Councillors refer to Tab 3 of Councillor budget packs)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 28 June
2019 regarding the Level of Service Catalogue and:
A. Adopt the Level of Service Catalogue 2019/20 (as provided at Attachment 1 to the report)
for the purpose of identifying the levels of service for each of the identified service
categories.
B. Authorise the CEO to make necessary updates to the Catalogue to reflect the adopted
2019/20 budget.
REPORT
As part of the 2018/19 budget adoption Council introduced its first combined level of service
catalogue which provided details regarding Council service levels. The development of this
catalogue was considered necessary to link Council’s service levels to the budget, and allow the
community to understand in detail what services and activities are funded by the budget.
The table below sets out how service levels integrate into our suite of budget documents:
Document Purpose
Corporate Plan (not adopted Our long term strategy based on both a twenty year vision and five
annually as part of the budget year key focus areas
process)
Operational Plan Major projects Council wants to achieve in the 2019/20financial
year that help us achieve our long term goals
Level of Service Catalogue Levels of service to be provided based on the adopted budget
(focused primarily on “business as usual” type activities)
Financial policies and associated The policy and legislative framework associated with the adoption
policies of the budget
Budget The financial resources allocated to achieve our desired outcomes
Organisational structure The staff resources allocated to achieve our desired outcomes
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Level of service catalogue
The 2019/20 Level of Service Catalogue is attached to this report. For each service activity, we
have identified:
the service output;
where that service fits into our organisational structure;
the relevant links to our budget including cost centre references;
key statistics for the service;
other important information such as opening hours, response times to customers, scheduled
activities, links to asset management information etc;
key service metrics – these include where possible, a reference to the cost per service; and
performance measures – for many of our services that are quantifiable in nature, identifying
performance measures has been relatively straightforward. However, this is more difficult for
services that don't contain quantifiable measures. The performance measures will to continue
to develop over coming years.
Councillors held a number of discussions in reviewing the current levels of service as part of
2019/20 budget deliberations. As a result a number of service levels were increased following
community feedback.
Previous Council Consideration
Special Meeting Minutes, 6 July 2018, Item 5, Page 11
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 6 July
2018 regarding the Level of Service Catalogue and:
A. Note the development of the Level of Service Catalogue 2018/19 as the first stage in
documenting all of Council’s service levels; and
B. Adopt the Level of Service Catalogue 2018/19 (as provided at Attachment 1 to the report)
for the purpose of identifying the levels of service for each of the identified service
categories.
Finance
Having a detailed service catalogue provides a more complete picture of the budget to Council
and the community. It identifies what services are being provided at a detailed level. It will also
assist in future budget discussions when Council is considering additions or reductions to service
levels for particular services.
Risks & Opportunities
Having a detailed service catalogue will help Council manage its risk in a more cohesive and
logical way. Decisions in relation to changes to future budgets can be referred back to our
service levels to determine whether or not services should be increased or reduced, which
occurred as part of 2019/20 budget development. It also assists in reducing risk if any key staff
leave the organisation as the expected service levels and key information about activities are
documented for future reference.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
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Internal Consultation
Directors and Managers.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer X Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
X Executive Support Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services X Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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5 STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE 2018-19 FINANCIAL
YEAR
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Manager Financial Services, Trent Grauf
Corporate Services Department
Index ECM/ Subject/ 2019 - 2020 Budget
Attachments 1. Statement of Estimated Financial Position
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Special Meeting dated 28
June 2019 and pursuant to section 205 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, note the
Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the 2018/19 Financial Year which is provided as
Attachment 1 to the report.
REPORT
The Statement of Estimated Financial Position is a statement that must be presented to the
Council as part of the Council’s annual budget meeting and is a requirement under section 205 of
the Local Government Regulation 2012.
The Statement of Estimated Financial Position is a document that states the estimated financial
operations and financial position of Council for the 2018/19 financial year.
The financial statements as provided in Attachment 1 provides a comparison between the
2018/19 original budget and the latest forecast (being the current budget or Budget Review 3
adopted at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 18 April 2019).
The estimated financial position does not include any finance costs or fees associated with the
early repayment of $10 million of loan borrowings to be made on 28 June 2019, as adopted at
Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 16 May 2019 (subsequent to adoption of Budget Review 3).
It should also be noted that end of financial year adjustments such as changes in employee
payables in addition to asset adjustments may change the final financial position once known.
As part of transparent reporting processes interim financial performance is reported to Council in
the July round of meetings, with a final financial year-end wrap up report provided following
completion of the audit by the Queensland Audit Office (usually November or December each
year).
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Previous Council Consideration
Special Meeting Minutes, 6 July 2018, Item 6, Page 11
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Special Meeting dated 6
July 2018 and pursuant to section 205 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, note the
Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the 2017/18 Financial Year which is provided as
Attachment 1 to the report.
Finance
As above and attached.
Risks & Opportunities
Council’s risk register includes a number of risks that could impact on ongoing financial
sustainability. Effective budget management and reporting is an important risk mitigation tool.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Nil.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
Chief Executive Officer Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director X Director
Executive Support Community Development X Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Noosa Shire Council ATTACHMENT 1
2018/19 Statement of Estimated Finanical Position
For the period ending 30 June
Annual Result - Total Council Original Budget Estimated Result
2019 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income mY Say
Income
Revenue
Operating revenue
Net rates, levies and charges $ 66,553 $ 65,251
Fees and charges $ 5,542 §$ 6,391
Rental income $ 1,546 $ 1,292
Interest received $ 1,650 §$ 2,041
Sales revenue $ 8,700 $ 9,340
Unitywater - interest received $ 2,600 $ 2,600
Unitywater - dividends and tax equivalents $ 3,050 $ 3,050
Other income $ 811 §$ 924
Grants, subsidies, contributions and donations $ 5217 $ 4,282
Total operating revenue $ 95,669 $ 95,170
Capital revenue
Government subsidies and grants - capital $ 3,264 $ 3,375
Contributions - Assets and other non-nonetary $ 2,000 $ 2,000
Contributions - Monetary $ 2,043 $ 2,043
Total capital revenue $ 7,307 $ 7,419
Total revenue $ 102,976 $ 102,588
Capital income
Total capital income $ - $ -
Total income $ 102,976 $ 102,588
Expenses
Operating expenses
Employee benefits $ 32,213 $ 32,106
Materials and services $ 41,305 §$ 42,337
Finance costs $ 2,579 §$ 2,309
Depreciation and amortisation $ 19,264 $ 16,864
Other expenses $ 154 § 154
Total operating expenses $ 95,515 $ 93,770
Capital expenses
Total capital expenses $ 237 $ 243
Total expenses $ 95,752 $ 94,013
Net result $ 7,224 $ 8,576
Operating result
Operating revenue $ 95,669 $ 95,170
Operating expenses $ 95,515 $ 93,770
Operating result $ 154 $ 1,400
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6 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION
Author Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel
CEO’s Office
Index ECM/ Subject/ Organisational Structures
Attachments 1. Draft Organisational Structure
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 28 June
2019 and adopt the Noosa Council Organisational Structure as set out in Attachment 1 to the
report.
REPORT
Although not a statutory requirement, it is good management practice for Council to re-adopt its
organisational structure each year at the time it adopts its Operational Plan and Budget. This
ensures that Council has an up to date structure which reflects the resources allocated (budget)
and provides a “package approach” i.e. what we want to achieve (Operational Plan and Capital
Program), what resources we will apply to achieve that (i.e. the financial resources identified
through the budget and the staff resources identified through the organisational structure) and
details of our service levels.
The attached organisational structure identifies Equivalent Full Time staff (EFT) for each
Department and Branch. Once adopted by Council it cannot be changed without a Council
resolution. The detailed structures within branches can be amended by the CEO provided the
total EFT is not changed. This gives management flexibility to fine tune the detailed structure.
In 2018/19 a service review of the People and Culture Branch was undertaken which identified
the need for additional staffing resources. Internal reviews of the Development Assessment
Branch and Property Branch were also undertaken identifying the need for additional temporary
resources. In reviewing proposed major initiatives for inclusion in the 2019/20 budget,
consideration was given to the reviews and in addressing gaps in service delivery, delivering on
new initiatives such as the Noosa River Plan, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
Council operations.
The last review of the organisational structure which resulted in an increase in the permanent
establishment of Council was reported to Council in December 2018. Council at its Ordinary
Meeting on 20 December 2018 approved an increase in the EFT of 1.7 positions, bringing the
EFT for Council from 368.14 to 369.84.
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The key points to note with the proposed structure are:
The total EFT was 369.84 and the total EFT recommended for approval in the June 2019
Special Budget Meeting is 375.34. It should be noted that for long term comparative
purposes, temporary fixed term project positions are excluded from the EFT (details below).
The draft organisational structure reflects proposed positions identified through the new
initiative process and included in the draft budget.
There are no redundancies proposed in this budget.
The structure changes in this budget are as follows:
New Permanent positions included in EFT count
Position EFT Notes
Community Services Department
Local Laws Officer 1 To support a ‘two up’ safety model and to meet increased
workload demand.
Local Laws Officer 1 To undertake compliance inspections to ensure commercial
recreational activities are lawful and in accordance with the
Foreshore Plan.
Executive Services Department
People and Culture Advisor 1 To resolve workload and service level gaps.
Project Officer - People 1 To resolve workload and service level gaps.
and Culture Systems
WH&S Officer .5 To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
Building Certifier 1 To maintain regulatory and statutory requirements in relation to
building works.
Compliance Officer NA Redesign of existing position of Administration Officer, no impact
on the permanent establishment.
Total 5.5
Temporary positions for various temporary fixed terms
These temporary positions are associated with specific projects and are to expire at the
conclusion of the relevant project. They are not included in the comparison EFT count.
Position Notes (length of term and purpose)
Infrastructure Services Department
Project Coordinator Temporary full time, 3 years. To ensure efficient and
effective delivery and oversight of the capital works
programme.
Contracts and Project Superintendent Temporary full time, 3 years. To ensure efficient and
effective delivery and oversight of the capital works
programme.
Asset Technical Officer, Asset Data Temporary full time, 3 years. To ensure alignment of
Improvement Project engineering and accounting data and sufficient accurate
information.
Electrical Apprentice Temporary full time, 4 years. Improved efficiency and
effectiveness of branch operations.
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Position Notes (length of term and purpose)
Corporate Services Department
Property Project Officer Temporary full time, 3 years. To ensure the delivery of key
priority projects, improve efficiency and fill service gaps.
Project Accounting Officer, Asset Data Temporary full time, 3 years. To ensure alignment of
Improvement Project engineering and accounting data and sufficient accurate
information.
Environment and Sustainable Development Department
River Management Unit Leader, Noosa Temporary full time, 3 years. To implement the program to
River Plan progress Noosa River Plan.
River Management Officer, Noosa River Temporary part time (.5), 3 years. To implement the
Plan program to progress Noosa River Plan.
Development Engineer Temporary full time, 3 years. To meet increased workloads
and increase in planning applications.
Development Planner Temporary full time, 3 years. To meet increased workloads
and increase in planning applications
The net effect of the above changes is that there are 5.5 additional permanent EFT positions
(noting one position redesign which is not included in this figure) and an equivalent of 9.5 EFT
additional fixed term temporary positions.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 20 December 2018, Item 11 Page 17
That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 17 December 2018 detailing the changes made to the organisational structure and
position establishment since 1 July 2018 and approve the new organisational structure provided
at Attachment 2 to the report.
Special Meeting Minutes, 6 July 2018, Item 7, Page 11
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated 6 July
2018 and adopt the Noosa Council Organisational Structure as set out in Attachment 1 to the
report.
Finance
Provision exists within the 2019/20 budget to fund the proposed changes to the permanent
organisational structure.
Risks & Opportunities
The proposed changes to the EFT and organisational structure are the result of emerging issues
and the need for greater administrative and professional support in the delivery of Council
services. The proposed changes have been reviewed by the Executive Team and are supported.
In relation to temporary positions, a potential risk is that under the current Noosa Council
Certified Agreement 2018, a casual or maximum term employee working on a systematic and
regular basis for a period of 12 months may apply to convert their status to permanent full time or
part time depending on the average hours worked over the preceding 12 months. Conversion
would not occur if the appointment was for a specific project or relieving staff on leave for a
specified period of time where there is a defined end date.
Temporary positions provide flexibility for Council particularly in the delivery of significant projects
where specialised skills or experience is required.
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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Director Executive Services
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support Community Development X Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
X Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
X People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Functions ATTACHMENT 1
TOTAL EFT — 375.34
Intemal Audit} Chief Executive
Officer
CEO's Office 41 EFT
3 EFT
Environment and
it Executive Services Sustainable Community Services Corporate Services
| 124.3 EFT 29.11 EFT Development 130.73 EFT 41.6 EFT
. 45.6 EFT ,
¢ Infrastructure Planning, ¢ People and Culture * Strategic Land Use * Community Development ¢ Financial Services
Design and Delivery ¢ Governance Planning ° Community Facilities ¢ Revenue Services
* Asset Management * Customer Service * Economic Development e Libraries and Galleries * Information,
¢ Buildings and Facilities ¢ Community Engagement * Development ¢ Locallaws Communications and
¢ Civil Operations Assessment e Waste and Environmental Technology
e Building and Plumbing Health e Procurement and Fleet
e Environmental Services ¢ Property
Note — Fixed term appointments approved by Council are not included within the EFT totals as shown on this structure.
Further details are available on the individual branch/team structures.
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Management
Intemal Audit
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER
1 EFT
CEO's Office
3 EFT
Director Infrastructure Director Executive Dect enwroment Director Community Director Corporate
Services Services D u Services Services
evelopment
Total EFT: 4
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Community Services
DIRECTOR Administrative
COMMUNITY SERVICES Support
1 EFT 1 EFT
Waste and Local Laws Community Facilities Community Libranes and Galleries
Environmental Health 12.7 EFT Management Development Management
18.35 EFT . 3.4 EFT 5.4 EFT 2 EFT
Noosa Aquatic Centre} | Noosa Leisure Centre Beet nen Libraries Art Gallery
19.56 EFT 8.41 EFT 46EFT 24.9 EFT 24.71 EFT 4.7 EFT
Note — Fixed term appointments approved by Council are not included within the EFT totals as shown on this structure.
Further details are available on the individual branch/team structures. Total EF T: 130.73
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Corporate Services
DIRECTOR Administrative
CORPORATE SERVICES | Support
L 1 EFT . 0.6 EFT
Property Financial Services Revenue Services ICT Procurement & Fleet
(ined. Serr Moo 9EFT 6.5 EFT 12.5 EFT 6 EFT
Note — Fixed term appointments approved by Council are not included within the EFT totals as shown on this structure.
Further details are available on the individual branch/team structures. Total EFT: 41.6
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Environment and Sustainable Development
DIRECTOR
ENVIRONMENT AND Adminiohalive
SUSTAINABLE Support
DEVELOPMENT OG EFT
1 EFT
. . Strategic Land Use . Development aoe .
Environmental Services : Economic Development Building and Plumbing
Planning Assessment
Note — Fixed term appointments approved by Council are not included within the EFT totals as shown on this structure.
Further details are available on the individual branch/team structures. Total EFT: 45.6
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Executive Services
DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE Administrative
SERVICES Support
1 EFT 0.6 EFT
People and Culture Governance Customer Service a onmuny
13.1 EFT 2 EFT 9.01 EFT Seer
Note — Fixed term appointments approved by Council are not included within the EFT totals as shown on this structure.
Further details are available on the individual branch/team structures. Total EFT: 29.11
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Infrastructure Services
DIRECTOR
INFRASTRUCTURE Director's Office
| SERVICES SEFT
1 EFT
Infestuctire Plant ning, Asset Management Buildings and Facilities Civil Operations
Design aoe 8 EFT 5 EFT 92.7 EFT
Note — Fixed term appointments approved by Council are not included within the EFT totals as shown on this structure.
Further details are available on the individual branch/team structures. Total EFT: 124.3
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