2020-08-17 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                          17 AUGUST 2020


 Category                                                           Comments
 Rates in Arrears                                                      Intent: Ensuring that the amount of
                                                                        unpaid rates remains sustainable and
                                                                        does not negatively impact cash flows
                                                                       Target: 5% industry benchmark
                                                                       Result: 5.8%
                                                                       Comment: Regardless of being at the
                                                                        low point in the cycle (with July rates
                                                                        becoming due in August and
                                                                        September), the rate arrears ratio may
                                                                        increase as the economic impacts of
                                                                        the pandemic are realised over the
                                                                        next 12-24 months.



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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