2022-07-12 - S&O Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 1 - Governance Framework Report

 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CEO AND
 EMPLOYEES
 The Local Government Act 2009 also prescribes a number of responsibilities for all local
 government employees based around implementing policies and priorities of the local
 government in a way that promotes:
  • effective, efficient and economical management of public resources,
  • excellence in service delivery, and
  • continual improvement.

 Good governance requires all employees to think carefully about their decisions and
 actions and to be active participants in Council’s management and outcomes. It is not
 only senior management and Council that is responsible for governance matters – every
 staff member of Council is also responsible for good governance. As such, this model is
 heavily reliant on each employee taking individual responsibility as well as being part of
 a collective team effort.

 In addition to the above, the CEO is responsible for the following:
  • Advise the Council in relation to the functions of a local government under the Local
    Government Act 2009 and other written laws.
  • Ensure that advice and information is available to Council so that informed decisions
    can be made.
  • Ensure Council decisions are implemented.
  • Manage effectively and efficiently the economic management of public resources.
    This includes managing the organisation soundly from a financial perspective and
    reporting the results and performance of Council.
  • Manage day to day operations of the local government.
  • Liaise with the Mayor on the local government’s affairs and the performance of the
    local government’s functions.
  • Speak on behalf of the local government if the Mayor agrees.
  • Be responsible for the employment, management supervision, direction and
    dismissal of staff.
  • Ensure that records and documents of the local government are properly kept for
    the purposes of legislation.
  • Perform any other function specified or delegated by the local government or
    imposed under legislation as a function to be performed by the CEO.

 As outlined, the CEO has a statutory responsibility to manage the organisation through
 the implementation of goals and strategies that have been approved by Council.

 Essentially, a significant role of the CEO in promoting good governance is through the
 development of a culture that sees the Council as the peak decision-making body and
 that the organisation exists to support Council in the delivery of good governance.


NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL                                                               PAGE 22