Annual Report 2014

Single owner not on the maximum rate of pension
Where the pensioner was not in receipt of the maximum level of pension and had sole title to the
property that was their principal place of residence for the period the concession was 25% of the
general rate up to a maximum amount of $115.00 per annum.


Joint owner not on the maximum rate of pension
Where the pensioner was not in receipt of the maximum level of pension and owned the property
jointly with one or more people for the period the concession was 25% of the general rate up to a
maximum amount of $65.00 per annum.



Invitations to change tenders
There were no reportable invitations made by Council to change tenders during the period.



Internal audit
Internal Audit provides Council with an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity
designed to add value and improve the organisation’s operations. It helps Council accomplish its
objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the
effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

Section 105 of the LG Act provides that each Council must establish an internal audit function and
that large councils must establish an audit committee. On 6 March 2014, Council established the
Audit Committee and endorsed the Mayor and Cr Wellington as the Councillor Representatives on
the Committee. Council also authorised the CEO to invite applications for two suitably qualified and
experienced external members and to seek quotations for the provision of an internal audit service.

It is noted that at the ordinary meeting on 31 July 2014 Council endorsed the appointment of two
external members to the Audit Committee and subsequently on 28 August 2014, endorsed the
Noosa Council Audit Committee Charter and the Risk Management Policy.

The next annual report will contain a detailed report on the status and outcome of the above
recommendations for the 2014-15 reporting period.




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