2015-03-09 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   9 MARCH 2015


The appointment of the internal electrician was essentially approved on the basis of the expected
cost savings to the community that would eventuate.
The estimated $17k saving for the remainder of this financial year (calculated on a pro rata basis)
has now been included in the budget review, resulting in a $17k improvement to the operating
budget position, which now shows a $50k surplus. The original budget review report overlooked
this expected saving, which has now been addressed.

The attached reports are as per the original report presented to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 3 March 2015 with the exception of the adjustment above, which flows
through the budget adjustment summary and financial statements.

Previous Council Consideration

Nil

Finance & Risk

The underlying imperative for this review was that there should be no degradation of the
budgeted operating result and sustainability ratios, including consideration of funding for the
capital works program and the ability to deliver projects in a timely manner.

Consultation

External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder

Nil

Internal Consultation

All business areas within Council have been consulted in compiling the proposed changes.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

x     Community Services                       x   Planning & Infrastructure
      Disaster Management & Public Order           Building & Plumbing Services
      Waste & Environmental Health                 DA Planning
      Community Facilities                         Strategic Land Use Planning
      Cultural Facilities                          Asset Design & Investigations
                                                   Asset Planning
                                                   Civil Operations
                                                   Environment

x     Executive Office                         x   Corporate Services
      Community Engagement                         Finance
      Customer Service                             ICT
      Executive Support                            Procurement & Fleet
      Governance                                   Property & Facilities
      Human Resources                              Revenue Services




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