2020-10-12 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                12 OCTOBER 2020


    Category                                                               Comments
    Rates in Arrears                                                      Intent: Ensuring that the
                                                                           amount of unpaid rates
                                                                           remains sustainable and
                                                                           does not negatively impact
                                                                           cash flows
                                                                          Target:     5%      industry
                                                                           benchmark
                                                                          Result: 9.6%
                                                                          Comment: Arrears are at
                                                                           the high point in the cycle
                                                                           with July rates becoming
                                                                           due in September under the
                                                                           extended 60-day payment
                                                                           terms. Reminder notices are
                                                                           being issued in October.
                                                                           The economic impacts on
                                                                           arrears from the COVID-19
                                                                           pandemic ratio will clearer
                                                                           once reminder notices are
                                                                           actioned.

   Previous Council Consideration
   Nil.
   Finance
   As above.
   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
   All areas of Council are consulted as part of the regular monitoring of budget performance.
   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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