2016-11-14 General Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   8 NOVEMBER 2016




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                              8 NOVEMBER 2016

  3.  Decision Making
     a. That decisions are evidenced based and utilise the asset information to ensure
         consideration of the asset risks and life-cycle benefits for the community:
      b. To ensure that Council’s assets are managed in a systematic and sustainable manner
         based on agreed levels of service; and
     c.  That minimum asset sustainability targets are met.

  4. Capital Planning
     a. That opportunities are maximised in the utilisation of asset management systems through
         the expansion of the systems functionality where benefits outweigh costs; and
      b. There is an integrated approach in acquiring, disposing and renewing assets that ensures
         transparency and evaluates life cycle management of assets.

  ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Asset management requires a whole of Council approach and is the responsibility of the
  Leadership Team and staff. Specific asset class ownership is detailed in the Asset Responsibility
  Matrix.

  The Asset Management Steering Committee consists of Council's Leadership Team and the Asset
  Management Coordinator to guide the development of Council’s asset management goals,
  objectives, initiatives and facilitate the implementation of asset management strategies and plans.
  The Asset Management Steering Committee takes a lead role in the strategic development of
  asset management across the organisation and will establish operational teams as required to
  assist in the development of asset class specific asset management initiatives across the
  organisation as defined by the Asset Management Steering Committee.
  The Asset Management Steering Committee will report on a periodic basis to the Leadership Team
  and Council as required.

  RELEVANT LEGISLATION

  Local Government Act 2009
  Local Government Regulation 2012

  Version control:
   Version   Reason/ Trigger               Change (Y/N) | Endorsed/ Reviewed by   Date
   1.0       Initial policy                N            Council                  25/09/14
   2.0       Amendments                    Y            Council                   17/11/16

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