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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
COUNCIL POLICY - ENTERPRISE RISK & OPPORTUNITY MANAGEMENT
Risk appetite level: Risk Category:
Risk Appetite Statement
Council aims to maintain a safe place to work for its employees and for the public utilising our places and
facilities by eliminating risks as reasonably possible. Council understands that some operations and
services contain inherent risks, however, there is no appetite for compromising safety, particularly in the
event of a serious injury or fatality, or for any deviations from the WH&S System Management Plan,
Disaster Management Plan, and statutory WH&S provisions. Council has no appetite to take risks that do
not adequately prioritise the safety of our workforce, volunteers, contractors and/or members of the
community.
Risk Tolerance Statement
Council will NOT tolerate: Council will tolerate: Council encourages:
¢ Actions or behaviours that are ¢ Minor unforeseen incidents ¢ Reporting and rectifying risks
deliberate and willingly or injuries, which are relating to safety and non-
contravene the Councillor or reported and reviewed, that compliance in line with Council
Employee Codes of Conduct arise from time to time while WHS Policy and related
or WHS policies and undertaking normal guidelines.
procedures. activities, resulting in little to
¢ Activities that result in no impact on a person’s
reasonably foreseeable and ability to perform normal
preventable injuries or activity.
illnesses to our community or
employees.
¢ Unsafe work environments.
Risk Appetite Statement
Council will conduct its operations in an ethical and honest manner and has no appetite for engaging in
illegal activities including fraud and corruption, or of non-compliance with legislation, regulations or
professional standards. Council will continue to develop, implement, maintain and review a strong
governance framework. Council will make decisions that align to its corporate goals, policies and/or
strategies.
Risk Tolerance Statement
Council will NOT tolerate: Council will tolerate: Council encourages:
¢ Corrupt or fraudulent ¢ Litigation risks (for ¢ Anorganisational culture that
conduct by its employees. example where Council is fosters compliance and immediate
¢ Unreasonable delays when defending its planning reporting to Governance Branch of
reporting, investigating, or scheme) where decisions potential or actual claims, cases,
correcting any fraudulent, are supported by a risk allegations or incidents.
improper, unethical or and opportunity ¢ Recording and monitoring strategic
corrupt conduct. assessment and and operational risks at least
¢ Employees knowingly considered by Council. quarterly.
breaking the law, failing to ¢ Minor impacts and
comply with legal isolated complaints,
obligations or recklessly despite best efforts to
breaching internal policies. avoid or mitigate risk,
¢ Unauthorised release of resulting from normal
confidential information or business activity.
privacy breaches.
¢ Failure to consider expert /
professional legal advice.
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