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AGENDA MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 2016 The Mt Liebig Local Authority Meeting of the MacDonnell Regional Council will be held at the Community Council Office on Wednesday, 8 June 2016 at 10.30am.

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AGENDA

MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING

WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 2016

The Mt Liebig Local Authority Meeting of the MacDonnell Regional Council will be held at the Community Council Office on Wednesday, 8 June 2016 at 10.30am.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM SUBJECT PAGE NO

1 MEETING OPENING

2 WELCOME

2.1 Welcome to Country

3 ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / RESIGNATIONS

3.1 Attendance

3.2 Apologies / Absentees

3.3 Resignations

4 MACDONNELL COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT

4.1 MacDonnell Council Code of Conduct ............................................................................. 5

4.2 Conflicts of Interest ........................................................................................................... 7

5 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING

5.1 Previous Minutes

Mt Liebig Local Authority - 27 April 2016 ...................................................................... 9

5.2 Issues / Actions arising from Minutes

6 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Nil

7 DEPUTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS

7.1 Australian Bureau of Statistics-Census 2016

8 COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

8.1 Service Delivery Report .................................................................................................. 15 8.2 Complaints Received ...................................................................................................... 18 8.3 Action Register ............................................................................................................... 19

9 LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANS

9.1 Community Service Local Authority Report .................................................................... 21

10 FINANCE

10.1 Expenditure Report as at 31 December 2015 ................................................................ 27

11 OTHER BUSINESS

11.1 Other Services ................................................................................................................ 31

12 NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 2016

13 MEETING CLOSE

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MACDONNELL COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT

ITEM NUMBER 4.1 TITLE MacDonnell Council Code of Conduct RECOMMENDATION

That the Mt Liebig Local Authority note the Council Code of Conduct.

SUMMARY: This report contains all of the details about the MacDonnell Council Code of Conduct BACKGROUND MacDonnell Regional Council Code of Conduct

1 Interests of the Council and Community come first

A member must act in the best interests of the community, its outstations and the Council.

2 Honesty A member must be honest and act the right way (with integrity) when performing official duties.

3 Taking care A member must be careful to make good decisions (diligence), and must not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, when performing official duties.

4 Politeness/Courtesy A member must be polite to other members, council staff, electors and members of the public.

5 Conduct towards council staff A member must not direct, reprimand, or interfere in the management of council staff.

6 Respect for culture A member must respect different cultures, families and language groups (cultural diversity) and not be unfair towards others, or the opinions of others, because of their background.

7 Conflict of interest A member must, if possible, avoid conflict of interest between the member's private interests (other job, business etc.) and duties. Where a conflict exists, the member must inform the Council or Local Authority and not take part in the discussion or vote

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7 Accountable A member must be able to show that they have made good decisions for the community.

8 Respect for private business

A member must not share private (confidential) information that they heard as a member outside of meetings. A member must not make improper use of confidential information to gain a benefit or to cause harm to another.

ISSUES/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES A Code of Conduct helps Councils remain strong and focussed, and ensures all Councillors, staff and Local Authority Members are following the same rules. When Councils do not have a strong Code of Conduct they leave themselves open to negative external influences (such as pressure from certain groups or individuals) and do not appear to be serving the best needs of their residents.

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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

ITEM NUMBER 4.2

TITLE Conflict of Interests RECOMMENDATION

That the Mt Liebig Local Authority note and declare any conflict of interests. SUMMARY:

This report contains all of the details about the MacDonnell Council Local Authority Conflict of Interest Procedure.

What to disclose

Details of relevant particulars to be disclosed on both the Councillor and Council Employee Register of Interests can relate to any or all of the following;

1. For a corporation or organisation of which a Councillor or relevant employee is an officer name of organisation or corporation the nature of the office held the nature of the corporation or organisation’s activities.

2. For a beneficial interest in a family or business trust the name of the Trust the nature of the Trust’s activities the nature of the interest in the Trust.

3. For all land or real estate in which a Councillor or relevant employee has an interest in name of locality of the land or real estate the approximate size of the land or house/unit the purpose for which the land or real estate is/ or is intended to be used.

4. For debts or liabilities over $ 10,000, other than credit card accounts including store accounts the name of the creditor

5. For shares and similar investments the nature of the investment name of the corporation and type of business it is involved in.

6. For memberships of political parties, trade union or professional, business or representational association name and address of the organisation position held (if any).

7. For undertaking second employment details of employer nature of employment or consultancy.

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PREVIOUS MINUTES OF THE MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING

ITEM NUMBER 5.1 TITLE Previous Minutes RECOMMENDATION

That the Mt Liebig Local Authority Meeting confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 27 April 2016 .

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MINUTES OF THE MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING HELD IN THE MACDONNELL COUNCIL MEETING ROOM ON WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 2016

AT 10:30AM 1 MEETING OPENING The meeting was declared open at 10.26AM 2 WELCOME

2.1 Welcome to Country – Audrey Turner 3 ATTENDANCE / APOLOGIES / RESIGNATIONS

3.1 Attendance Local Authority Members: Audrey Turner (Chair), Carol Peterson, Paul Fly, Jeffery

Wheeler, Neil Peterson Council Employees: Graham Murnik (Director – Service Delivery), Helen Smith

(Manager – Governance and Planning), Tammy Reiss (Council Services Coordinator)

Councillors: Nil Others: David Wilson (DLGCS) 3.2 Apologies/Absentees

Apologies: Irene Nangala, Sid Anderson, Lance Abbott, Melvin Malbunka, Roxanne Kenny

Absentees: Denise Pareroultja

3.2 Resignations

Nil

4 MACDONNELL COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT

4.1 MacDonnell Council Code of Conduct 1 RESOLVED (Audrey Turner/Carol Peterson)

That the Mt Liebig Local Authority note the Council Code of Conduct.

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4.2 Conflict of Interests 2 RESOLVED (Neil Peterson/Jeffrey Wheeler)

That the Mt Liebig Local Authority note and declare any conflict of interests.

5 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING 3 RESOLVED (Carol Peterson/Neil Peterson)

That the Mt Liebig Local Authority Meeting confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 8 March 2016 .

DEPUTATIONS / GUEST SPEAKERS 7.1 CHILDREN'S SERVICES - REVIEW OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROGRAMS It was decided that the discussion on changes to the children’s services program could happen during the Community Services report. COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT 8.1 SERVICE DELIVERY REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report is a summary of achievements relating to Key Council Service Delivery standards and guidelines in Mt Liebig and documents any other relevant issues. 4 RESOLVED (Audrey Turner/Jeffrey Wheeler) (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Service Delivery Report. The Local Authority asked if the community could get swings and a new fence at willy wagtail outstation. Graham said he would follow up on whether there’s any funds available through the Homelands Extra Allowance. 8.2 ACTION REGISTER EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides an update on requests of the Local Authority. 5 RESOLVED (Neil Peterson/Jeffrey Wheeler) (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Action Register Report Action 1: The community seating has now been installed. Action Closed. Action 2: Keep open

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Graham suggested that some other funding could be used to do the community laundry – this includes ABA funding and CLC lease money. Action: Council to assist the community in doing an application to the Aboriginal Benefits Account or other funding for a community laundry. Note that it may need to be done as part of the community not the Council. The community would like a shade structure at the sorry camp. It was decided that they would discuss this when they talk about their Local Authority funding. Action 3: Keep Open. Need to ensure that the CLC site clearance is sought to put in a lot boundary and needs a lease boundary. 8.3 COMPLAINTS RECEIVED EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides an update to the Local Authority about complaints received regarding Council Service Delivery. Nil Complaints Received 6 RESOLVED (Carol Peterson/Audrey Turner) (a) That the Local Authority note that there have been no complaints received Helen explained the changes to the Children’s Services programs in detail. Helen discussed the changes to the Children’s Services program, $25 per week per child for the early learning centre and $10 per week per child for the After school care program. The Local Authority said that the youth program was running really well in the community. 8.4 COMMUNITY SERVICE MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides an update on Community Services program delivery. RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Community Services report. 8.5 SWOT AND REGIONAL PLANNING 7 RESOLVED (Carol Peterson/Neil Peterson) The Local Authority agrees to spend approximately $28,000 on a new playground and the additional funds for the 15/16 Financial year on shade structures for the cemetery and shade and solar lights for the sorry camp. 8 RESOLVED (Jeffrey Wheeler/Paul Fly) The Local Authority agree to use their $4000 discretionary funds to spend on football

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uniforms and softball uniforms. Helen discussed the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the Council/community. The Local Authority came up with the following: Strengths Clean community Working together as a community, sharing together Rubbish collection Council/Local Authority talking together Tammy

Weaknesses People sometimes get tired from working too much Arguments/fighting in the community Kids throwing rocks/causing trouble Grog running and alcohol/drugs in the community Other people from different communities coming into the community

Opportunities Basketball stadium Community meeting Cleaning the community – win tidy towns again and it is nice for the community Planting trees More minions Minister Price visiting

Threats Speeding – could cause accidents Not enough tyres!

The Local Authority also discussed that their priorities were: 1 – the new playground (noting that this is already happening) 2 – Shade at the cemetery 3 – Shade at the sorry camp 4 – A score board for the football oval 5 – Upgrading the softball oval to be like the one at Laramba The Local Authority discussed connecting water to the cemetery. Graham agreed to investigate the costs. The Local Authority asked about getting new football jumpers. It was discussed that this could be done using the discretionary funds. FINANCE 10.1 MACDONNELL REGIONAL COUNCIL 2014/15 ANNUAL AND EXPENDITURE

REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides a summary of achievements relating to MacDonnell Regional Council 2014/15 Annual Report and Community Expenditure Report as at 30th June 2015. The Annual Report will be tabled at the meeting. 9 RESOLVED (Neil Peterson/Audrey Turner) (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the MacDonnell Regional Council

2014/15 Annual Report and Community Expenditure Report as at 30th June 2015 10.2 EXPENDITURE REPORT AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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The expenditure report shows spending until September 2015 in the Local Authority’s community. 10 RESOLVED (Carol Peterson/Jeffrey Wheeler) (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Expenditure Report as at the 30th of

September 2015. The Local Authority noted that some of their vast boxes aren’t working to watch digital TV. It was discussed that this needs to be organised with Skybridge but Graham will get the number. OTHER BUSINESS 11.1 COMMUNITY MEMBER ATTENDANCE Helen reminded the Local Authority that community members are welcome to come along to meetings and that they can invite people. 11.2 LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBER DETAILS Helen asked that the Local Authority members ensure that their details are provided to her so they can be paid as some people might miss out if the details aren’t correct. Some members stated that they weren’t paid for the September meeting and Helen agreed to check on it. 11.3 LOCAL AUTHORITY WORKSHOP

Mt Liebig would like to have their own training workshop and decided that the first week of June would be good. 11.4 OTHER SERVICES SUMMARY: This section is for the Local Authority to talk about issues that are non-Council related. The Local Authority mentioned that they would like another house at the Willy Wagtail outstation but a resolution was not made. DATE OF NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE 2016 MEETING CLOSE The meeting terminated at 1.15pm. THIS PAGE AND THE PRECEEDING 4 PAGES ARE THE MINUTES OF THE MT LIEBIG LOCAL AUTHORITY MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 27 APRIL 2016 AND ARE UNCONFIRMED.

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COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ITEM NUMBER 8.1 TITLE Service Delivery Report REFERENCE \5 - GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION\03 - LOCAL

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AUTHOR Tammy Reiss, Council Services Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report is a summary of achievements relating to Key Council Service Delivery standards and guidelines in Mt Liebig and documents any other relevant issues. RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Service Delivery Report. Staffing update

All positions on the Mt Liebig Works Team are filled We have a few people waiting for employment.

Local Government Services Update

Cemetery Management o Mowing and rubbish collection has been completed

Companion Animal Welfare Control

o All animals are in healthy condition. The next Vet visit will be in July

Local Road Maintenance o Local Works Team have been repairing the pot holes

Maintenance of Parks and Open Spaces o Lot 99 still waiting approval from Department of Infrastructure o Playground equipment has been ordered o Community rubbish pickup’s are done weekly around the parks and open

spaces o Minister Bess Price visited Mt Liebig on the 29th April and participated in a

tree planting Ceremony in the community park and at the entrance to the community

Outstation MES Services

o Rubbish has been picked up each week o Civil works team have started a clean up at all outstations including clearing the

fire breaks, weed control and large rubbish removal.

Waste Management o Rubbish continues to be collected twice a week o Emu bobs around the community to collect litter are ongoing

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Weed Control and Fire Hazard Reduction

o Civil works team have been mowing and whipper snipping

Other Service Delivery Updates

o All NPARIH houses are now finished and looking great. The Civil Works Team are working hard to finish the remaining 12 fences

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ATTACHMENTS:

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COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ITEM NUMBER 8.2 TITLE Complaints Received REFERENCE \5 - GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION\03 - LOCAL

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AUTHOR Tammy Reiss, Council Services Coordinator LINKS TO STRATEGIC PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides an update to the Local Authority about complaints received regarding Council Service Delivery. Nil Complaints Received RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Local Authority note that there have been no complaints received

ATTACHMENTS:

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COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ITEM NUMBER 8.3 TITLE Action Register REFERENCE \5 - GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION\03 - LOCAL

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AUTHOR Megan Griffiths, Governance Support Officer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides an update on requests of the Local Authority. RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Action Register Report

Action Item Action Register 24 May 2016 - 3:58 PM - Felicity Howell Action reassigned to Felicity Howell by: Felicity Howell 14 Oct 2015 - 9:24 AM - Graham Murnik Seats have now been installed near Lot# 99, the Store and the School.

Recommend to Close

07 Sep 2015 - 5:13 PM - Felicity Howell 10/06/2015: the Local Authority to decide on locations and advise A/CSC Tammy Reiss.

A request from the Local Board for seating/benches in the community at intervals along the road to encourage the elderly to walk more but need a place to rest.

Action Item Action Register 24 May 2016 - 4:01 PM - Felicity Howell Action: Council to assist the community in doing an application to the Aboriginal Benefits

Account or other funding for a community laundry. Note that it may need to be done as part of the community not the Council.

05 Nov 2015 - 4:10 PM - Helen Smith Council is looking into this - we realised that we need stronger guidance on the use of Local

Authority funding and we are creating a policy so that guidance on funding is clearer. Keep open.

07 Sep 2015 - 5:13 PM - Helen Smith Can Council investigate funding sources for a community laundry Action Item Action Register 24 May 2016 - 4:01 PM - Simon Murphy Proposed new lot boundary has been circulated and can be checked by the local authority. If

it is ok then MRC will submit to CLC for sacred site clearance and budget for funds to fence the new boundary.

18 Jan 2016 - 11:44 AM - Helen Smith Action 30/09/2015

Action: Local Authority would like to move the Depot to over behind the staff house, this will make it safer for the kids and then have the old depot turned into

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a storage shed for any equipment. Tammy/Melvin to follow-up this request up by speaking with Land Trust Members.

ATTACHMENTS:

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LOCAL AUTHORITY PLANS

ITEM NUMBER 9.1 TITLE Community Service Local Authority Report REFERENCE \5 - GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION\03 - LOCAL

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AUTHOR Rohan Marks, Director Community Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report provides an update on Community Services program delivery. RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Community Services report. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION CHILDREN’S SERVICES Staffing

Catherine Clucas has been appointed as Team Leader and will commence 13th June. We wish Kate Alder all the best in the future and thank her for the great work in mentoring the Educators.

Three new Educators have commenced employment All positions are now filled.

Program Delivery

Both the Early Learning and Outside School Hours Care programs were closed due to a funeral on 28 April 2016

Average No of Children

Average No. per day: 12 children attended Early Learning Average No. per day: 10 children attended the OSHC program

Training

All Educators remains focused on their Cert III Early Childhood Development with some Educators attending a week at Batchelor from 16 May 2016.

First Aid training is scheduled for all Educators from 26 to 27 May 2016 Other successful partnerships and strategic matters of importance

The Centre has continued working in conjunction with the MacYouth, Waltja and the Strengthening Families Team to support inclusive programs for all children under 12.

Our current funding agreement requires us to implement fees for families from 1 July

2016. The proposed fees will be:

o Early Learning Program - $25:00 per week o Outside School Hours Care - $10:00 per week

Council is required to implement the fees by our funding body and has made sure to

keep them as low as possible to encourage families to use the programs.

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Science in OSHC – Volcano lava

Forward thinking/problem solving in OSHC – Laser obstacle course

COMMUNITY SAFETY Staffing

Recruitment has recently been finalised and all positions are currently filled.

Service Disruptions

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The period of extended ‘Sorry Business’ in February and March impacted the patrol service to this community due to direct relationships of staff members.

Some disruptions due to staff absenteeism.

No of People assisted

Mt Liebig Night Patrol assisted 451 people this reporting period. o School Aged Children returned to family: M 106 F 149 o School Aged Children refused N.P. transport: M 0 F 0

Training

Cert III Community Night Patrol is scheduled to commence in July. Other Patrol Updates of relevant

The following people were contacted this reporting period to discuss general patrol services/issues as outlined below:

o The team and Coordinator have regularly engaged with community stakeholders this reporting period.

o Night Patrol would like to acknowledge the ongoing support and assistance support from the Council Services Coordinator, Tammy Reiss and her staff.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Staffing

Recruitment is currently underway for a Youth Development Officer - Part time (10 hours per week)

Service Disruptions

No disruptions during this period.

Clarice and Elaine. Ready for Minister

Price.

Let there be LIGHT for the Patrollers …

 

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Average No of Youth accessing programs

An average number of 12 Youth engaging per activity per day.

Youth programs Currently the program consists of sporting activities, crafts, music, computers, movie

nights, drop in activities and male and female only nights. MacYouth has also been running joint bush trips with young men and the Tjukurrpa project.

Training

MacYouth Team Leader and Youth Development staff attended MacYouth team training in May, 2016. This training covered program topics as well as information on the Suicide Standby Response service.

Other successful partnerships and strategic matters of importance

MacYouth have continued to partner with WALTJA to engage young people in boarding school, including assisting with transport into Alice Springs.

Two young men from Mt Liebig have attended an exchange with Glen Iris Gladiators Football Club in Melbourne as a reward for their school attendance.

Mt Liebig Youth program delivered a screen-printing activity as a part of National Youth Week during the week from 11th – 17th May, 2016.

Mt Liebig were runners up in the MacYouth Boys Indoor Soccer Competition, and have also been competing in the MacYouth Women’s Western Desert Softball Competition.

MacYouth will be delivering AFL and Gymnastics sessions to young people in Mt Liebig in June through the NT Government’s Department of Sport and Recreation Remote Sport Voucher program.

Mt Liebig Indoor Soccer Team at Hermannsburg

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Mt Liebig VS Papunya in the MacYouth Women’s Regional Softball Competition

Young fellas from Mt Liebig, Kintore and Haasts Bluff in Melbourne at the “Streets of Papunya” exhibition

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CONSULTATION Executive Leadership Team Manager Children’s Services – Margaret Harrison Manager Community Safety – Carlos Gallo Coordinator Community Safety – Sharon Forrester Manager Youth Development – Ryan Lucas ATTACHMENTS: There are no attachments for this report.

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FINANCE

ITEM NUMBER 10.1 TITLE Expenditure Report as at 31 December 2015 REFERENCE \5 - GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION\03 - LOCAL

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AUTHOR Chris Kendrick, Director Corporate Services EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The expenditure report shows spending until 31 December 20145 in the Local Authority’s community. RECOMMENDATION (a) That the Local Authority note and accept the Expenditure report as at

31 December 2015.

MacDonnell Regional Council - Mount Liebig (Watiyawanu)

Expenditure by Community as at 31st December 15

Expenditure Category

All CommunitiesActual YTD

Actual YTD

Budget YTD

Variance YTD

Budget Full Year

Notes on variations

greater than 10% or $10,000

COUNCIL SERVICES Service Centre Delivery

Manage Council Buildings & Facilities 343,190 12,242 23,610 11,368 47,220

Budget is for R&M and is only expended as required

Wages and Other Employee Costs 22,732 0 0 0 0

Other Operational 320,458 12,242 23,610 11,368 47,220

Maintain Roads 1,273,138 3,139 8,810 5,671 17,620

Wages and Other Employee Costs 135,008 218 1,525 1,307 3,050

Other Operational 1,138,130 2,921 7,285 4,364 14,570

Capital 0 0 0 0 0

Manage Council Service Delivery 1,291,815 75,663 63,565 (12,099) 127,130

Wages and Other Employee Costs 1,049,036 59,874 43,865 (16,009) 87,730

Overspend in salaries due to reimbursement of Work Cover

Other Operational 242,779 15,790 19,700 3,910 39,400

Civil Works 2,208,096 196,352 189,660 (6,691) 379,320

Wages and Other Employee Costs 1,664,164 145,575 151,185 5,610 302,370

Other Operational 543,933 50,776 38,475 (12,301) 76,950

Additional Bulk Fuel purchase required, overspend against the budget of $6,685.

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Charges for community infrastructure purchases have been applied and will be corrected when the budget is reviewed.

Parks, Ovals and Public Spaces 60,945 8,526 17,270 8,744 21,120

Other Operational 60,945 8,526 10,980 2,454 14,830

Capital 0 0 6,290 6,290 6,290

Street & Public Lighting 21,472 389 1,315 926 2,630

Other Operational 21,472 389 1,315 926 2,630

Council Engagement

Local Authorities 128,879 3,062 62,310 59,248 63,760

The Local Authority project is running behind, this is probably due to the amount of community effort that has been going into tidy towns.

Other Operational 128,879 3,062 62,310 59,248 63,760

Support and Administration

Staff Housing 359,066 17,016 50,465 33,449 100,930

Budget is for R&M and is only expended as required

Wages and Other Employee Costs 24,258 0 0 0 0

Other Operational 310,132 17,016 50,465 33,449 100,930

Capital 24,676 0 0 0 0

Manage HR 135,783 132 110 (22) 220

Wages and Other Employee Costs 127,637 0 0 0 0

Other Operational 8,146 132 110 (22) 220

Training & Development 92,207 0 1,700 1,700 3,400

Wages and Other Employee Costs 16,196 0 1,700 1,700 3,400

Other Operational 76,011 0 0 0 0

Workplace Health and Safety 127,271 288 150 (138) 300

Wages and Other Employee Costs 125,236 288 150 (138) 300

Other Operational 2,035 0 0 0 0

Corporate Costs 542,005 0 188 188 375

Wages and Other Employee Costs 231,435 0 0 0 0

Other Operational 310,570 0 188 188 375

SUB-TOTAL:- COUNCIL SERVICES 10,388,476 316,807 419,153 102,344 764,025

NON-COUNCIL SERVICES Outstations Civil Works 347,325 44,020 66,455 22,435 132,910

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Wages and Other Employee Costs 118,336 10,934 31,595 20,661 63,190

Underspent Salaries due to 1FTE position vacant for the period July - December.

Other Operational 228,990 33,086 34,860 1,774 69,720

Outstations Housing Repairs & Maintenance 109,000 6,412 13,265 6,853 21,430

Wages and Other Employee Costs 47,454 0 0 0 0

Other Operational 61,546 6,412 13,265 6,853 21,430

Homelands Extra Allowance 180,341 40,891 41,340 450 80,860

Other Operational 180,341 40,891 41,340 450 80,860

Commercial Operations Essential Services 523,771 40,814 48,415 7,601 96,830

Wages and Other Employee Costs 478,628 36,807 38,140 1,333 76,280

Other Operational 45,143 4,007 10,275 6,268 20,550

Centrelink 167,183 11,371 23,200 11,829 46,400

Wages and Other Employee Costs 167,183 11,371 23,200 11,829 46,400

Underspent Salaries due to 0.5PTE position vacant for the period July - December.

Manage Projects 6,829,757 1,529,703 1,134,480 (395,223) 2,268,960

Wages and Other Employee Costs 280,696 45,960 69,270 23,310 138,540

Other Operational 6,549,061 1,483,743 1,065,210 (418,533) 2,130,420

Contractor invoices paid as houses completed and handed over

HMESP 366,493 0 90,000 90,000 180,000

More fences have been allocated to the program and no expenditure was recorded at the time this report was created.

Wages and Other Employee Costs 22,390 0 24,000 24,000 48,000

Other Operational 344,102 0 66,000 66,000 132,000

Airstrip Maintenance 12,999 147 810 663 1,620

Other Operational 12,999 147 810 663 1,620

Community Services Community Safety 1,651,032 71,967 87,478 15,510 174,955 Staff are not

working all allocated hours. Recruitment in progress to address shortfall. Wages and Other Employee Costs 1,069,777 66,468 80,870 14,402 161,740

Other Operational 335,027 5,500 6,608 1,108 13,215

Capital 246,228 0 0 0 0

Youth Development 1,524,903 53,058 71,175 18,117 142,350

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Wages and Other Employee Costs 912,130 28,141 45,565 17,424 91,130

Underspend due to delayed recruitment and staff hours not worked.

Other Operational 612,774 24,917 25,610 693 51,220

Children's Services 2,001,481 161,765 245,365 83,600 412,630

Wages and Other Employee Costs 1,422,566 107,597 134,870 27,273 269,740

Staff not working allocated hours

Other Operational 578,915 54,168 110,495 56,327 142,890

Reimbursement of grant liability yet to be paid. Resources are currently being ordered.

Self Funded Sport and Rec 1,350 91 750 659 1,500

Other Operational 1,350 91 750 659 1,500

SUB-TOTAL:- NON-COUNCIL SERVICES 15,467,621 1,960,239 1,822,733 (137,506) 3,560,445

TOTAL 25,856,097 2,277,046 2,241,886 (35,162) 4,324,470

The variance is

over 10% or $10,000 due

to more money being

spent than budget.

The variance is

over 10% or $10,000 due

to less money being

spent than budget.

Please note the figures above include internal allocations between functions, so that the program expenditure shown is the true cost to Cbudget.

ATTACHMENTS:

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OTHER BUSINESS

ITEM NUMBER 11.1 TITLE Other Services REFERENCE \5 - GOVERNANCE ADMINISTRATION\03 - LOCAL

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AUTHOR Megan Griffiths, Governance Support Officer SUMMARY: This section is for the Local Authority to talk about issues that are non-Council related. ATTACHMENTS: