Meeting papers

SPECIAL MEETING                                                                        30 JUNE 2025


A summary of Council’s proposed permanent establishment by Department is outlined below.




Link to Corporate Plan

Theme No. 5. - Excellence
This theme focuses on customer experience, financial sustainability, innovation and technology,
levels of service, governance, our employees and volunteers, funding streams and asset
management practices.

Objective 5.2 - Continue to deliver a financially sustainable Council that has the resources now and
into the future to achieve its strategic objectives. This will be supported through the introduction of
enhanced sustainability reporting and performance indicators, as well as ESG (environment social
and governance) accounting practices as guided by statutory requirements.


Previous Council Consideration
The 2024/25 original budget was adopted by Council resolution on 28 June 2024 (Ref. Special
Meeting Minutes, 28 June 2024, Item 2.4).


Finance
The Revenue Policy and Statement is the head of power that allows Council to levy rates and
charges on an annual basis.

Risk & Opportunities
Adoption of the annual budget is required under section 107A of the Local Government Act 2009 to
provide Council the power to levy rates and charges, charge fees and expend funds on delivering
services to the community.

Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with Council’s
Human Rights Policy.




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