2020-11-16 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                                                                               16 NOVEMBER 2020


 Category                                                                                                                         Comments
 Rates in Arrears                                                                                                                    Intent: Ensuring that the amount
                                                                                                                                      of     unpaid    rates    remains
                                              12.00%
     Percentage of Annual Rates in Arrears




                                                                                                                                      sustainable    and     does   not
                                              10.00%                                                                                  negatively impact cash flows
                                                                                                                                     Target: 5% industry benchmark
                                               8.00%
                                                                                                                                     Result: 7.1%
                                               6.00%                                                                                 Comment: Following issue of
                                                                                                                                      reminder notices in September,
                                               4.00%
                                                                                                                                      rates arrears have reduced and is
                                               2.00%
                                                                                                                                      in line with performance for the
                                                                                                                                      same period in previous years.
                                               0.00%
                                                       Nov   Dec   Jan   Feb    Mar     Apr   May June   July   Aug   Sep   Oct

                                                                               Actual         Target




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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