2022-11-14 GC Agenda - Item 5 - Attachment 1 - Annual Report 2021-22

           Noosa Shire Council



     changing demographics and an increasingly unstable geo-political environment were not envisaged
     in the 2018 review. These combined issues influence decision making and the direction of t he
     Council, as such it is viewed as prudent to create a new Corporate Plan, taking into account our ever-
     changing environment.
     Our annual budget provides the financial framework for the organisation to deliver outcomes for
     our community. In accordance with the LG Act and LG Regulation, the annual budget sets out the
     funding parameters for both the significant projects and initiatives contained in the Operational
     Plan, as well as our core Council services. This process ensures every activity undertaken by the
     organisation is appropriately funded and carefully planned. Our annual budget also assists Council in
     achieving its long-term financial goals as set out in Council’s Financial Sustainability Policy. Progress
     in implementing the annual Operational Plan is reported to Council quarterly while Council’s financial
     performance is reported monthly.
     While the Operational Plan specifies the significant initiatives and projects which Council will
     undertake over the next 12 months, our ‘business as usual’ activities and smaller projects are also
     subject to careful planning and regular review to ensure the organisation continues to deliver and
     further improve services provided to our community. All branches within Council are required to have
     a detailed Branch Plan containing an overview of ‘business as usual activities’ and projects as well as
     an operational risk register which are reviewed on a quarterly basis by the relevant Branch Manager
     and Director.




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