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

  CEO's performance review

  Council is responsible for managing the performance of its CEO. It achieves this
  by setting and monitoring the CEO’s performance plan and communicating its
  expectations during quarterly performance evaluations.

  Our Council has established a Performance Review Committee which undertakes
  this role. Each year, the CEO is subject to a 360 degree feedback process that
  informs the Performance Review Committee as part of that process.

  Employee performance review

  All employees are required to undertake a performance evaluation each year. The
  evaluations assess specific job performance, behavioural indicators, business
  planning outcomes as well as determining an employee’s training and
  development needs. The process focuses on three key elements:
   • What has gone well – recognise and continue
   • What can be improved – opportunity for professional growth
   • What are the priorities for the next year – setting clear goals


  AUDITS AND OVERSIGHT

  Governance compliance audit

  Council must comply with a range of governance-related statutory requirements
  prescribed by the Local Government Act 2009 to ensure that all policies,
  processes and records are in place. As such, Council conducts an annual audit of
  its compliance with legislative requirements and submits results to the Audit and
  Risk Committee for review and consideration by Council.

  Internal audit

  Under section 105 of the Local Government Act 2009, Council has established an
  efficient and effective internal audit function that will provide independent,
  objective assurance and appropriate services designed to add value and improve
  Council’s operations.

  Council’s Internal Audit Policy provides the framework for the conduct of the
  internal audit function of Council as endorsed by the Audit and Risk Committee.
  The Policy seeks to achieve the following outcomes in undertaking the annual
  Internal Audit Plan:
   • Assess and evaluate Council’s processes, procedures and internal control
     environment to assist with the management of operational risks.
   • Appraise the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, business
     systems, financial and operating records and reports.


NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL                                                              PAGE 45