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KANGAROO ISLAND

NATURAL RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT BOARD

ANNUAL REPORT

1 July 2007 to 30 June 2008

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Kangaroo Island NRM Board Annual Report 2007-08

Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board

Annual Report 2007 - 2008

For further information please contact:

Business Manager


35 Dauncey Street, Kingscote

Telephone: (08) 8553 4330

Facsimile: (08) 8533 4399

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.kinrm.sa.gov.au

ABN: 86 052 151 451

2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ............................................................... 5

FOREWORD ................................................................................... 6

PLANS AND OBJECTIVES .................................................................. 6

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN ........................................... 6

STATE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................... 7

LINKS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC

PLAN & STATE NRM PLAN ............................................................. 7

Goal 1: Healthy & resilient natural resources ......................................... 7

Goal 2: A capable, committed and connected community contributing to natural

resources management ............................................................. 8

Goal 3: Natural Resources supporting a strong and resilient economy ............. 8

OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES ......................................................... 9

ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE ............................................. 11

OBJECT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT ................ 11

ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT .................................................... 12

ROLE OF THE BOARD ................................................................. 12

FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT BOARD ............................................................... 13

MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................... 14

MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL .............................................. 16

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES ...................................... 17

GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS ................................................... 17

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE .................................................... 20

MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................ 21

EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS .................................. 21

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT ............................................................. 22

LEAVE MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 22

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY ............................................................... 23

PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT ...................................................... 24

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT .............................. 24

ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES ................................................. 24

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS .............................. 25

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT ............ 25

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ............................................................ 27

CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS .................................................... 39

ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE ............................................... 44

FRAUD ........................................................................................ 44

CONSULTANTS ............................................................................. 44

OVERSEAS TRAVEL ....................................................................... 44

DISABILITY ACTION PLANS ............................................................ 45

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ...................... 46

URBAN DESIGN CHARTER .............................................................. 47

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION .......................................................... 47

PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION STATEMENT ................................ 47

ENERGY EFFICINCY ACTION PLAN REPORT ....................................... 48

GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK.................... 49

REGIONAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS ................................. 50

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ....................................................... 50

STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVES ...... 50

STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED BY

MINISTER .................................................................................... 50

REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORT............................................. 51

SPECIFIC REPORTS ....................................................................... 51

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LISTING ................................................ 52

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................. 52

GLOSSARY .................................................................................. 52

PUBLICATIONS RELEASED OR UPDATED DURING 2007-2008 ................... 53

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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

Mr Dennis Mutton

Chair

Natural Resources Management Council

GPO Box 2834

ADELAIDE

South Australia 5000

Dear Mr Mutton

In accordance with the requirements of the Public Sector Management Act 1995 and section

38 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, I have pleasure in presenting the annual

report of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board for the year ended 30

June 2008. I certify that this Annual report complies with the requirements of the Natural

Resources Management Act 2004, the NRM Regulations and Department of the Premier and

Government Circular 16.

This year saw the appointment of four new Board members which provided an opportunity

to build on the skills and knowledge base of the Board and increase the Board’s community

networks. The Board continued to engage and consult with the community in the

development of the region’s comprehensive Natural Resources Management Plan during this

year with water resources management being a priority area for much of this activity.

The Board has worked hard to achieve high levels of accountability and improve its business

effectiveness through the review and improvement of its governance and operational

processes.

A key achievement of the Board this year has been the attraction of significant levels of

program funding. On-ground results in many of our project areas combined with our skills in

project development and delivery have been key contributors to our success in the funding

rounds.

The Board has continued to develop strong relationships with local government, industry

groups and relevant government agencies. The Board looks forward to working closely with

all stakeholder groups in the delivery of its programs and achieving important natural

resource outcomes within the region.

Janice Kelly OAM

Presiding Member


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FOREWORD

On 1 July 2005 the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board (KI

NRM Board) became responsible for managing, protecting and restoring Kangaroo

Island’s unique natural resources. The Kangaroo Island NRM region incorporates

all of Kangaroo Island, which lies approximately 15 kilometres off the tip of

Fleurieu Peninsula in southern South Australia. The Island covers an area of 4,370

square kilometres and has 457 km of coastline.

Kangaroo Island contains the highest proportion of remnant native vegetation of all

South Australian agricultural regions. This vegetation supports a wide diversity of

habitats and an abundance of wildlife, which comprises the greatest number of

endemic species in any region in South Australian. The Island’s natural resources

underpin a range of industries, dominated by primary production, commercial

fishing and tourism. These industries in turn support a diverse vibrant community

eager to manage the natural resources of Kangaroo Island sustainable for future

generations.

The KI NRM Board consists of nine community members selected for their

knowledge, skills and experience in managing the natural resources on Kangaroo

Island. Four government agency representatives have also been appointed to assist

the KI NRM board. These representatives do not have voting rights but contribute

in a meaningful way to the KI NRM Board.

Vision

The natural resources of Kangaroo Island managed sustainably by a capable and engaged

community for environmental, economic and social benefit.

PLANS AND OBJECTIVES

Natural Resources Management activities undertaken by the Kangaroo Island

Natural Resources Management Board are consistent with the strategic directions

set out in South Australia’s Strategic Plan – Creating Opportunity and with the

State Natural Resources Management Plan.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The six strategic objectives from South Australia’s Strategic Plan Creating Opportunity are:

Attaining sustainability

Growing prosperity

Improving well-being

Fostering creativity and innovation

Building communities

Expanding opportunity

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STATE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN

The State NRM Plan identifies a 50-year vision for natural resource management in

South Australia. The State NRM Plan contains four goals:

Landscape scale management that maintains healthy natural systems and is

adaptive to climate change.

Prosperous communities and industries using and managing natural

resources within ecologically sustainable limits.

Communities, governments and industries with the capability, commitment

and connections to manage natural resources in an integrated way.

Integrated management of biological threats to minimise risk to natural

systems, communities and industry.

LINKS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN

& STATE NRM PLAN

The Kangaroo Island regional NRM Plan has 3 goal. The links to the South Australian

Strategic Plan and the State NRM Plan are set out below.

Goal 1: Healthy & resilient natural resources

Key Links to SA’s Strategic Plan Key Links to the State NRM Plan

T1.5 Productivity Goal 1

T3.4 Land biodiversity Goal 4

T3.5 Marine biodiversity Resource Condition Targets – W3, W4,

B1, B2, B3, B4

T3.6-3.8 Native vegetation

Healthy and resilient natural resources are hardy with all their parts functioning.

When stressed they have the ability to recover. If they are not resilient they may be

pushed beyond their limits and unable to recover. Many changes to the landscape are

weakening the health and resilience of our natural resources, and this is likely to be

worsened by predicted changes in Kangaroo Island’s climate.

The Board’s goal is to work with all sections of the community to manage these risks to our

natural resources through the following strategic actions.

Reduce the spread and impact of land degradation

Protect soil health and productivity

Better protect and manage coastal and marine environments

Promote water management that protects aquatic environments

Promote land and water management to maintain good water quality

Maintain good biosecurity and pest plant/animal management

Identify and if possible restore more natural fire regimes

Protect and where necessary restore key habitats, communities and populations

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Goal 2: A capable, committed and connected community contributing to natural resources

management


T4.6 Investment in science, research Goal 3

and innovation Resource Condition Target – P1

T4.10 Creative education

T5.6 Volunteering

T5.7 State and Local Government

Kangaroo Island’s community is diverse and includes individuals, families, community

groups, businesses and organisations, both on and off Island. The Island community is

undergoing rapid change and is increasingly facing new challenges in many areas

including natural resources management.

To be able to survive these challenges and grow, the community, governments,

organisations and industries, will need to develop their capacity, increase commitment and

improve connections between one another. The Board is supporting this to occur through

the following strategic actions.

Promote awareness of the relevance of NRM to all our community

Develop common understanding about NRM issues on the Island

Build on- and off-Island networks to assist NRM activities

Promote increased agreement of the community on its visions for NRM

Provide increased opportunities and reward for involvement in NRM

Develop and implement a Kangaroo Island research program

Ensure good NRM information is available to assist the community

Promote community involvement in decision-making related to NRM

Continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of investments in NRM

Improve natural resource information and its accessibility

Promote adaptive management through testing and learning

Goal 3: Natural Resources supporting a strong and resilient economy


T1.1 Jobs Goal 2

T1.5 Economic growth Resource Condition Targets - L1, W1, W2

T1.10 Productivity

T1.13 Tourism industry

T2.1 Quality of Life

T3.4 Land Biodiversity

T3.6-3.8 Native vegetation

T5.11 Regional Infrastructure

The economy of Kangaroo Island is almost entirely dependent on natural resources.

Approximately 50% of the economy is based on primary industries and 40% on tourism.

Both industries rely on healthy natural resources, either to produce food and fibre, or for the

less tangible joys of farm and nature-based tourism.

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A strong and resilient economy managed within the sustainable limits of its natural resources

will;

Underpin profitable industries based on natural resources.

Have the capacity to economically support the Island’s current and future population.

Maintain a wonderful lifestyle and environment.

Be flexible and robust to respond to changing markets and economic forces.

To achieve this outcome the Board is working with all sections of the community to;

Promote infrastructure development that minimises natural resources impacts

Promote infrastructure development that helps to better manage natural resources

Encourage an ecologically sustainable tourism industry

Support ecologically sustainable recreation management

Promote consistency between NRM and Development Plans

Assist in land use planning activities

Better understand the impacts of corporate food industries on NRM

Develop the capacity of primary industries to adapt to climate change

Account for and manage the loss of agricultural land to other land uses

OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES

The KI NRM Board has had a busy year continuing to work with the community to undertake

sustainable natural resources management on Kangaroo Island. The Board’s primary

function for the year has been the continued development of its comprehensive regional

NRM plan with much of its time and efforts focussing on the development of water resources

and land management policy. Engagement with the community around these issues has

provided constructive feedback on how the community views natural resource management

and the board’s role.

Extensive fires at the commencement of summer put added pressure on landholders and the

community. The Board has assisted landholders through targeted on-ground works to protect

vegetation affected by the fire and enhance its capacity to regenerate. This has complemented

the Board’s broader work with landholders to reduce soil degradation and weed infestations,

protect riparian vegetation, improve water course management and water catchment for

domestic purposes and environmental flows.

The Board’s feral animal management program, working closely with research groups,

industry, stakeholders and the local community, has determined the distribution, impact and

appropriate control techniques for pigs, deer, goats and cats; and it is putting controls into

place. A Judas goat program, implemented to track goat populations, has allowed the team to

all but eliminate goats from Flinders Chase National Park and make significant inroads into

other Island populations. Trials of pig bait are showing much promise and complement the

trapping and shooting program. Deer feeders are being tested to aid deer eradication and deer

fences are frequently monitored. The program works closely with the community and

Kangaroo Island Council to manage domestic cats. The Invasive Animal Cooperative

Research Centre, close collaborator and supporter of the program, uses Kangaroo Island as a

demonstration site.

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The Board’s coast and marine program has evaluated the condition of coastal, estuarine and

marine biodiversity and threats, including development, pollution, pests and human access.

This valuable record of species occurrence and abundance can be used to detect and address

any subsequent changes. Enthusiastic community volunteers have participated in seagrass

surveys, intertidal monitoring, boat and dive operations, and penguin censuses. The program

has also assisted the Kangaroo Island Community Education’s award winning Marine and

Environmental Education program.

Working with the Department for Environment and Heritage, Kangaroo Island Council and

SA Country Fire Service, local botanists and the community, the Board’s Farenheit 451

program has mapped the Island’s fuel hazards, vegetation types and fire history. The

relationship between fire and native plant species has also been researched to determine

which vegetation associations need fire and when. This information has contributed to the

development of the Cape Forbin fire management plan to manage fire for the best

biodiversity and asset protection outcomes.

Two very successful programs delivered through the Board’s investment strategy are

assisting the recovery of glossy black-cockatoos and threatened plants on Kangaroo Island.

The Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery Program undertakes continual research and successful

on-ground actions, such as protecting, maintaining and monitoring nests and revegetating

nesting and feeding habitat. The program is vigorously supported by volunteers and the

results are impressive. Just a decade ago, only 200 Glossy Blacks remained on Kangaroo

Island but today the population has reached between 300 and 320 birds.

The Threatened Plant Species Recovery Program began by identifying threats to plant species

and their vegetation communities, including habitat fragmentation, weed infestations,

inappropriate fire regimes and inappropriate grazing. An array of restoration methods were

trialled, including direct seeding, direct planting, topsoil spreading, prescribed burning, weed

removal and exclosure fencing to prevent over-abundant native species browsing. The work

of the program and its dedicated band of volunteers has paid off. Hundreds of thousands of

tubestock forming critical habitat have been planted and numbers are increasing. One species,

smallflowered daisy-bush, has increased from 80 to 1.3 million individuals. The Eastern

Plains Fire Trial is helping local landholders burn remnant scrub patches to rejuvenate them.

Achievements 2007-2008

Induction of new Board members

Preparation of Amendments to the Kangaroo Island NRM Board Initial Plan

Comments on Development Plan Amendment Report submitted to Kangaroo Island

Council

Contribution to development and implementation of Kangaroo Island Study report

Participation in Australian Government Performance Story Reporting trial

Contribution to Development and Review of State Policies and Strategies

o Regional Land Use Framework

o South Australian Biosecurity Strategy

o South Australian NRM Monitoring & Evaluation Framework

Development of 2008-2011 Investment Strategy

Board member representation on State and Regional Committees

o Local Government Partnership Working Group

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o NRM Council Volunteer Advisory Committee

o Aboriginal State-wide Advisory Committee

o KI Tourism Optimisation Management Model Committee

o Kangaroo Island Sustainable Tourism Strategy Steering Committee

Consideration of Native Vegetation Council applications

Memorandum of Understanding with AMLR & N&Y NRM Boards – Gulf St

Vincent

On Ground Works Achievements 2007-2008

603.1 hectares of Perennial Pasture

199 Hectares Clay Spreading

17 hectares Clay Delving

3839 hectares Lime Application

0.76 kilometres Saltland Fencing protecting 9.7 hectares

9.78 kilometres Remnant Vegetation Fence protecting 52.05 hectares

16.41 kilometres Riparian Vegetation Fence protecting 175.07 hectares riparian and

associated vegetation

2.46 kilometres Revegetation Fence & 16.43 Ha Revegetation

153.1 hectares of Lucerne/Chicory

Internal Board Business Achievements 2007-2008

Establishment of Employee Assistance Program

Review of Administrative, Financial, Procurement, Human Resource & OH&S

policies and procedures and delegations.

Review of staff contracts

Preparation of operating budget

Staff development activities

o Conference attendance - various

o OHWS training - various

o Enforcement & Compliance

o Records Management

ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board was established in December

2004 under the auspices of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. This report for the

2007-08 financial year fulfils the requirements of Section 38 of the Natural Resources

Management Act.

OBJECT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT

The objects of the Act include assisted in the achievement of ecologically sustainable

development in the State by establishing an integrated scheme to promote the use and

management of natural resources in a manner that—

(a) recognises and protects the intrinsic values of natural resources; and

(b) seeks to protect biological diversity and, insofar as is reasonably practicable, to

support and encourage the restoration or rehabilitation of ecological systems and

processes that have been lost or degraded; and

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(c) provides for the protection and management of catchments and the sustainable use of

land and water resources and, insofar as is reasonably practicable, seeks to enhance

and restore or rehabilitate land and water resources that have been degraded; and

(d) seeks to support sustainable primary and other economic production systems with

particular reference to the value of agriculture and mining activities to the economy of

the State; and

(e) provides for the prevention or control of impacts caused by pest species of animals

and plants that may have an adverse effect on the environment, primary production or

the community; and

(f) promotes educational initiatives and provides support mechanisms to increase the

capacity of people to be involved in the management of natural resources.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT

The Minister for Environment and Conservation is responsible for the administration of the

Natural Resources Management Act 2004. Pursuant to section 6 of the Administrative

Arrangements Act 1994, certain functions and powers of the Minister for Environment and

Conservation in relation to the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources

Management Board have been conferred on the Minister for the River Murray.

ROLE OF THE BOARD

The Boards’ role is defined in the Natural Resources Management Act and includes:

Taking an active role in the management of natural resources within the region and

providing advice on natural resource issues;

Preparing a regional natural resources management plan;

Implementing the Board’s three-year business plan;

Promoting public awareness and understanding of the importance of integrated and

sustainable management of natural resources.

Providing advice on the assessment of activities or proposals referred under

legislation or on any matter relevant to the condition or management of natural

resources; and

Undertaking and supporting educational activities and increasing community capacity

to undertake sustainable natural resource management.

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FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT BOARD

Section 29 of the Natural Resources Management Act describes the functions of the

Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board.

(1) The functions of a regional NRM board are—

(a) to undertake an active role with respect to the management of natural

resources within its region; and

(b) —

(i) to prepare a regional NRM plan in accordance with this Act;

and

(ii) to implement that plan; and

(iii) to keep the plan under review to ensure that the objects of this

Act are being achieved; and

(c) to promote public awareness and understanding of the importance of

integrated and sustainable natural resources management within its region, to

undertake or support educational initiatives with respect to natural resources

management, and to provide mechanisms to increase the capacity of people to

implement programs or to take other steps to improve the management of

natural resources; and

(d) to provide advice with respect to the assessment of various activities or

proposals referred to the board under this or any other Act; and

(e) to resolve any issues that may arise between any NRM groups that are relevant

to the management of natural resources within its region; and

(ea)to undertake an active role in ensuring-

(i) that any Development Plan under the Development Act 1993 that

applies within its region promotes the objects of this Act; and

(ii) insofar as is reasonably practicable, that those Development Plans and

the board’s regional NRM plan form a coherent set of policies,

and, in so doing, when a Development Plan amendment under the

Development Act 1993 that is relevant to the activities of the board is under

consideration under that Act, to work with-

(iii) in the case of a Development Plan amendment proposed by a council-

the council; or

(iv) in the case of a Development Plan amendment proposed by a Minister-

that Minister’s department; and

(f) at the request of the Minister or the NRM Council, or on its own initiative, to

provide advice on any matter relevant to the condition of natural resources

within its region, or on the management of those resources, to conduct any

inquiry or audit, or to provide any other advice or report that may be

appropriate in the circumstances; and

(g) such other functions assigned to the board by the Minister or by or under this

or any other Act.

(2) To avoid doubt, a regional NRM board may act with respect to a particular matter

despite the fact that the matter may not fall within the scope of its regional NRM plan.

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(3) However, if a regional NRM board acts with respect to a particular matter in the

circumstances described in subsection (2), the board must furnish a report on the

matter to the Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament (unless the matter is not,

in the opinion of the board, significant).

(4) In performing its functions, a regional NRM board should (as far as is reasonably

practicable) seek to work collaboratively with—

(a) the other regional NRM boards whose regions adjoin the region of the board;

and

(b) other State agencies, agencies of the Commonwealth, and agencies of the

other States and Territories, that have functions that are relevant to those of the

board; and

(c) NRM groups with areas that fall (wholly or partially) within the region of the

board; and

(d) the constituent councils for the region, and other councils as may be relevant;

and

(e) relevant industry, environment and community groups and organisations; and

(f) persons who own or occupy land within the region of the board (insofar as

may be relevant).

(5) A regional NRM board will, with respect to the performance of its functions, report to

the Minister.

(6) If the Minister assigns a function to a regional NRM board under subsection (1)—

(a) the Minister must furnish a report on the matter to the Natural Resources

Committee of the Parliament; and

(b) the regional NRM board must cause a statement of the fact of the assignment

to be published in its next annual report.

MEMBERSHIP

Section 25 of the Natural Resources Management Act provides for the appointment of the

Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board.

The Board comprises 9 members, appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the

Minister. Each of the appointed members of the Board is a person who, in the opinion of the

Minister, meets the standards stipulated by section 25 (4) of the Natural Resources

Management Act for the appointment of members:

The Minister must (as far as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances)—

(a) give consideration to nominating persons so as to provide a range of

knowledge, skills and experience across the following areas:

(i) community affairs at the regional level;

(ii) primary production or pastoral land management;

(iii) soil conservation and land management;

(iv) conservation and biodiversity management;

(v) water resources management;

(vi) business administration;

(vii) local government or local government administration;

(viii) urban or regional planning;

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(ix) Aboriginal interest in the land and water, and Aboriginal heritage;

(x) pest animal and plant control;

(xi) natural and social science;

(xii) if relevant—coast, estuarine and marine management, fisheries or

aquaculture; and

nominate persons who are able to demonstrate an interest in ensuring the

sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and an awareness of

natural resource issues across the relevant region; and

ensure—

(i) that a majority of the members of the board reside within the

relevant region; and

(ii) that a majority of the members of the board are engaged in an

activity related to the management of land.

(5) In addition, the Minister must, before finalising his or her nominations for the

purposes of this section, consult with the designated Ministers.

(6) At least 1 member of a regional NRM board must be a woman and at least 1 member

must be a man.

(7) At least 1 member of a regional NRM board must be a member or officer of a council

at the time of his or her appointment, unless—

(a) the board's region does not include any part of the area of a council; or

(b) the Minister cannot, after taking reasonable steps, find a member or officer

of a council who—

(i) in the opinion of the Minister, is suitable to be appointed as a

member of the board; and

(ii) is willing and available to be a member of the board.

(8) The Governor must appoint a suitable member of a regional NRM board to be the

presiding member of the board.

(9) The Governor may appoint a suitable person to be the deputy of a member of a

regional NRM board.

(10) A deputy may act as a member of a regional NRM board during any period of

absence of the member in relation to whom the deputy has been appointed.

(11) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, authorise a person or persons to attend

any meeting of a regional NRM board in order to represent the interests of the

Commonwealth, the State or local government.

The membership of the Board during 2007-08 was:

Voting members

Mrs Janice Kelly OAM (Presiding Member)

Mrs Jayne Bates (appointed 13 September 2007)

Mr David Ball (re-appointed 14 April 2008)

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Mr Charles Rodney Bell (term expired13 April 2008)

Mr Alan Childs (appointed 14 April 2008)

Mrs Joanne Davidson (re-appointed 14 April 2008)

Mr Ken Liu (appointed 14 April 2008)

Ms Peggy Rismiller (appointed 14 April 2008)

Mr Graham Smith (term expired13 April 2008)

Mr Richard Trethewey (appointed 14 April 2008)

Mr Fraser Vickery (re-appointed 14 April 2008)

Mrs Roslyn Willson (term expired13 April 2008)

Government members

Ms Chris Ray (Australian Government)

Ms Elizabeth Young and Mr C. Schonfeldt (Department of Water, Land and

Biodiversity Conservation)

Mr Roger Hartley (Department of Primary Industries and Resources South Australia)

Mr Bill Haddrill and Mr Mark Hermann (Department for Environment and

Conservation) (proxy attendee for Mr Haddrill was Mr Phil Pisanu)

MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL

A total of 12 general Board meetings were held during the 2007-08 financial year.

There were no Special Board meetings held during the 2007-08 financial year.

Member Meetings

attended

Comments Reason for non

attendance

Mrs Janice Kelly

OAM

12

Mrs Jayne Bates 9 appointed 13 September 2007 Business

Mr David Ball

Mr Charles

Rodney Bell

9 term expired13 April 2008

Mr Alan Childs 3 appointed 14 April 2008

Mrs Joanne

Davidson

12

Mr Ken Liu 3 appointed 14 April 2008

Ms Peggy

Rismiller

2 appointed 14 April 2008 Personal

Mr Graham Smith 7 term expired13 April 2008 Personal/Business

Mr Richard

Trethewey

3 appointed 14 April 2008

Mr Fraser Vickery 10 Business

Mrs Roslyn

Willson

7 term expired13 April 2008 Personal/Business

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RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES

The Board has signed Service Level Agreements with the Department for Environment and

Heritage and Rural Solutions South Australia to assist in the delivery of the Natural Heritage

Trust Extension (NHT), Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) and National Action Plan for Salinity

and water quality (NAP). Service Level Agreements have also been signed between the

Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Natural Resources Management Board for the

provision of Injury Management Services.

GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS

The Board has in place a number of operational and administrative policies and procedures to

ensure compliance with its obligations under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004,

OHSW Act (1986), Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), Public Sector Management Act 1995,

Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993, Freedom of Information Act 1991, Treasury Instructions

and Australian Accounting Standards.

BOARD DELEGATIONS

The Board’s Delegations for 2007-2008 are set out below

PRESIDING MEMBER:

Report on Board activities to the Minister

Approve media releases which may be of a political or policy

nature in accordance with the Board’s Communications

Policy

FINANCE COMMITTEE Overseeing financial management associated with the

implementation of the Regional Natural Resources

Management Plan in accordance with approved budget and

Board policies

Recommend the purchase of goods and services in line with

the procurement matrix attached as Appendix 1

Functional responsibilities in accordance with the

Committee’s terms of reference.

GENERAL MANAGER

Overseeing and implementing of the Regional Natural

Resources Management Plan;

Approve media releases in accordance with the Board

communication policy;

Sign contracts for services and consultancies in accordance

with the Board’s financial delegations policy

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GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASING DELEGATIONS

The following delegations are approved for the

purchase of goods or services, including minor

contracts and consultancies.

Principal Project Officer $1,000

Business Manager $20,000

General Manager $220,000

Board over $220,000

FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE DELEGATIONS

The following financial delegations are approved for

the signing off on invoices for payment of accounts

General Manager $ 20,000

Business Manager $ 20,000

Any invoice above these delegations is to be approved

by the Presiding Member or a Member of the Board

prior to payment.

CHEQUE SIGNING DELEGATIONS

Approvals for cheque signing and value of delegation for

signing are detailed below:

Up to $220,000

Presiding Member

General Manager

BusinessManager

Over $220,000

General Manager

Presiding Member

TRANSFERING OF FUNDS DELEGATIONS

Transfer of funds from Holding Account to Operating

Account as one of two signatories:

Presiding Member

General Manager

Business Manager

Transfer of funds from Investment Account to

Operating Account as one of two signatories:

Presiding Member

General Manager

Business Manager

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All cheques must have two signatures.

All cheques must be presented for signature accompanied

by an invoice

The invoice must contain evidence of approval or

verification by an authorised delegate.

No payment of an invoice is to be made out to cash under

any circumstance.

COMMON SEAL AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS

Affixing the Seal:

Any two Board Members that are also members of the

Finance and Audit Committee

HUMAN RESOURCES

PRESIDING MEMBER

Approve the General Manager taking Annual Leave, Long

Service Leave, Sick Leave and Special Leave with or

without Pay

BOARD MEMBERS

Appoint persons to the staff of the Board Section 34(3),

subject to approval of staffing arrangements by the Minister

(section 34(1)).

Fix terms and conditions with the approval of the

Commissioner for Public Employment section 34 (3)

Performance review of General Manager, and implementing

terms and conditions of employment.

Review General Manager remuneration assessment and

approve changes in payment

Approval of international travel for all staff.

GENERAL MANAGER

Appoint persons to the staff of the Board in accordance with

approved organisational structure.

Performance review of staff, and implementing terms and

conditions of employment.

Approve staff annual leave, long service leave, sick leave,

time off in lieu and special leave with or without pay.

Review staff remuneration level assessment.

Approval of domestic travel for all staff.

BOARD STAFF

Performance review of staff for who they are responsible,

and implementing terms and conditions of employment.

Approve staff annual leave, long service leave, time off in

lieu and sick leave for staff whom they are responsible

MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS

DELEGATIONS

Where an application is received for funding outside of the

general assessment period the following procedures and

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delegations will apply:

Minor Miscellaneous Sponsorship, Donations/Advertising etc

o Where amounts are $1,500 or less then approval is

given by the General Manager.

o For amounts exceeding $1,500 but not greater than

$5,000 approval to be sought from Finance Committee.

o If amount exceeds $5,000 then must be presented to the

full Board for consideration

Projects up to $55,000

o Application assessed by staff and referred to the

General Manager for approval and Board informed of

the project funding

Projects exceeding $55,000

Assessed by staff and approved by the Finance

Committee and Board informed of the project funding.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The Board has an employment structure of 14.8 FTE. In addition to the staff employed

directly by the Board, an additional 6.2 FTE operate under service level agreements to

support the implementation of the Regional Investment Strategy.

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MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS

Total Number of Employees

Persons 17

FTE's 14.2

Gender % Persons % FTEs

Male 41 40

Female 59 60

Number of Persons during the 2007-08 Financial Year

Separated from the agency 3

Recruited to the agency 7

Number of Persons at 30 June 2008

On Leave without Pay 2

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY SALARY BRACKET

Salary Bracket Male Female Total

$0 - $46,399 1 2 3

$46,400 - $58,999 5 2 7

$59,000 - $75,499 1 5 6

$75,500 - $94,999 1 1

$95,000 +

TOTAL 7 10 17

SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation contributions by the Board to each employee for 2007-2008

Employee Ref. No Amount Employee Ref. No Amount

C4 $ 4053.13 E14 $ 5209.37

E1 $ 5190.29 E17 $ 3932.03

E2 $ 3338.57 E18 $ 4797.13

E3 $ 3311.60 E19 $ 2348.28

E6 $ 5040.67 E20 $ 2624.41

E7 $ 6688.67 E21 $ 2046.44

E8 $ 6594.33 E22 $ 1113.25

E10 $ 3544.61 E23 $ 817.26

E11 $ 8233.67

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STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IN CURRENT POSITION

FTE’s Ongoing Short-Term

Contract

Long-Term

Contract

Other

(Casual)

Total

Male 2 4.4 6.4

Female 3.5 4.1 .2 7.8

TOTAL 5.5 8.5 .2 14.2

Persons Ongoing Short-Term

Contract

Long-Term

Contract

Other

(Casual)

Total

Male 2 5 7

Female 4 5 1 10

TOTAL 6 10 1 17

EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT NUMBER OF EXECUTIVES BY STATUS, GENDER AND CLASSIFICATION

Classification Ongoing Contract

Tenured

Contract

Untenured

Total

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female

1 1

TOTAL 1 1

LEAVE MANAGEMENT AVERAGE DAYS LEAVE TAKEN PER FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEE

Leave Type 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Sick Leave 1.5 3.75. 4.7

Family Carer’s

Leave

0.58 0.3 .5

Miscellaneous

Special Leave

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WORKFORCE DIVERSITY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY AGE BRACKET BY GENDER

Age Bracket Male Female Total % of Total South

Australian

Workforce

Benchmark

*

15-19 6.7

20-24 1 1 5.9 10.5

25-29 3 3 17.6 10.2

30-34 9.9

35-39 1 1 2 11.8 11.2

40-44 1 1 5.9 11.9

45-49 4 4 23.5 12.3

50-54 2 2 4 23.5 11.3

55-59 1 1 2 11.8 8.6

60-64 5.0

65+ 2.4

TOTAL 7 10 17 100.0 100.0

*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Demographic Statistics, Labour Force

Status (ST LM8) by sex, age, state, marital status – employed-total from Feb 78 Supertable,

South Australia at March 2007.

ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYEES

Salary Bracket Aboriginal staff Total staff Percentage

Aboriginal*

$0 - $46,399 0 0 2%

$46,400 - $58,999 0 0 2%

$59,000 - $75,499 0 0 2%

$75,500 - $94,999 0 0 2%

$95,000+ 0 0 2%

TOTAL 2%

* Target from South Australia’s Strategic Plan

CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY

Male Female Total % of

Agency

SA

Community*

Number of employees born

overseas

2 2 11.8 20.3%

Number of employees who

speak language(s) other than

english at home

0 0 0 0 15.5%

TOTAL

* Benchmarks from ABS Publication Basic Community Profile (SA) Cat No. 2001.0

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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES

(ACCORDING TO COMMONWEALTH DDA DEFINITION)

Male Female Total % of Agency

Nil Nil Nil 0

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITH ONGOING DISABILITIES REQUIRING

WORKPLACE ADAPTION

Male Female Total % of Agency

TOTAL Nil Nil Nil 0

PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Employees with…

% Total Workforce

A plan reviewed within the past 12 months 53

A plan older than 12 months 6

No review 41*

*Employees who do not have an individual performance development plan have all been

recruited to the Board within the last twelve months.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING EXPENDITURE

Training and Development Total Cost % Total Salary

Expenditure

Total training and development

expenditure

$16480 2.16%

Total leadership and

management development

expenditure

$0 0%

ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES BY CLASSIFICATION

Classification Number of Accredited Training Packages

ASO2 2

ASO3 2

ASO4 2

ASO5 2

OPS2 2

PSO1 2

PSO2 4

PSO3 2

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS

The gender balance of the Board is always taken into consideration when members are

appointed.

The members of the Board are aware of and abide by their obligations under the State Equal

Opportunity Act 1984.

The gender balance of the Board is always taken into consideration when members are

appointed.

The members of the Board are aware of and abide by their obligations under the State Equal

Opportunity Act 1984.

The Board supports participation in such programs as:

SA Government Youth Training Scheme and the Trainee Employment Register

SA Public Sector Aboriginal Recruitment and Development Strategy and the

Aboriginal Employment Register

Strategy for Employment of People with Disabilities (which includes the Disability

Employment Register).

In addition to this it is the policy of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management

Board to undertake compliance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) by

promoting a work environment where everyone is treated with respect, fairness, equality

and dignity.

ensuring an environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment

prevent discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace.

ensuring management and staff are aware they may be liable for any unlawful act which

occurs in the work area under their supervision

ensuring prompt, serious, sensitive, impartial and confidential investigations of

complaints, enquiries and questions relating to discrimination, bullying and harassment

ensure any person who feels they have just cause for a complaint is able to use the

complaint procedures without fear of retribution or disadvantage;

The Board currently has 2 discrimination and harassment contact officers.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT Requirement 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06

1 OHS legislative requirements

Number of notifiable occurrences pursuant to

OHS&W Regulations Division 6.6

-

-

-

Number of notifiable injuries pursuant to OHS&W

Regulations Division 6.6

-

-

-

Number of notices served pursuant to OHS&W Act

s35, s39 and s40 (default, improvement and

prohibition notices)

-

-

-

2 Injury Management legislative requirements

Total number of employees who participated in the

rehabilitation program

-

-

-

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Total number of employees rehabilitated and

reassigned to alternative duties

-

-

-

Total number of employees rehabilitated back to

their original work

-

-

-

Number of open claims as at 30 June -

-

-

Percentage of workers compensation expenditure

over gross annual remuneration

-

-

-

3 Number of claims

Number of new workers compensation claims in the

financial year

-

-

-

Number of fatalities

Lost time injuries

Medical treatment only

-

-

-

Total number of whole working days lost - - -

4 Cost of workers compensation

Cost of new claims for financial year -

-

-

Cost of all claims excluding lump sum payments - - -

Amount paid for lump sum payments on the

settlement of a claim (under the WRC Act)

-

-

-

Total amount recovered form external sources (WRC

Act s54) including from a negligent third party

-

-

-

Budget allocation for workers compensation - - -

5 Trends

Injury frequency rate for new lost-time injury/disease

for each million hours worked

- - -

Most frequent cause (mechanism) of injury - - -

Most expensive cause (mechanism) of injury - - -

6 Meeting the organisation’s strategic targets - - -

An OH&S Representative is appointed

First Aid and Fire Wardens have been appointed

OH&S is listed as a standing item at Board & Staff

meetings

Workplace inspections undertaken quarterly

(F) (LTI)

(MTO)

s42 s43 s44

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FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

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CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board did not enter into any contractual

arrangements exceeding $4 million in value during the reporting period.

ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE

Particulars Number of

Accounts paid

Percentage of

accounts paid

(by number)

Value in $A of

accounts paid

Percentage of

accounts paid

(by value

Paid by due

date*

662 94.44% $1,326,433 97.66%

Paid late, within

30 days of due

date

39 5.56% $31,739 2.34%

Paid more than

30 days from

due date

0 0% 0 0

*Note: The due date is defined under section 11.7 of Treasurer’s Instruction 11 Payment of

Creditors’ Accounts. Generally, unless there is a discount or a written agreement between the

public authority and the creditor, payment should be within thirty days of the date of the

invoice or claim. Some agencies receive invoices significantly later than the invoice date, due

to supplier invoicing processes. Agencies may choose to report against the date the invoice is

received rather than the date of invoice.

FRAUD

The number of instances of fraud detected in the Board was nil.

It is the policy of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board to ensure that

appropriate procedures are in place for the prevention of fraud.

Policy F.19 ensures that:

Internal controls are maintained for sound practices and efficient and effective

management of the Board

Adequate procedures are in place for the prevention of error and fraud in the financial

transactions and records

CONSULTANTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources engaged 11 consultants at the total cost of $$29,011

for 2007-2008

OVERSEAS TRAVEL Number of Destinations Reasons for Travel Total Cost to Board

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employees

0

0

DISABILITY ACTION PLANS

Promoting Independence – Disability Action Plans for South Australia provides a framework

of action for agencies to meet the requirements of the Commonwealth Disability

Discrimination Act 1992 and the SA Equal Opportunity Act 1984.

There are six outcome areas outlined in the framework against which the Board reports

against:

1. The Board ensures accessibility of its services to people with disabilities, both as

customers and employees.

2. The Board ensures information about its services and programs is inclusive of people

with disabilities.

3. The Board delivers advice or services to people with disabilities with awareness and

understanding of issues affecting them. In doing so, agencies should report on the

extent of the delivery of disability awareness training with staff using the SA

Disability Awareness and Discrimination Training Framework.

4. The Board provides opportunities for consultation with people with disabilities in

decision making processes regarding service delivery and in the implementation of

complaints and grievance mechanisms.

5. The General Manager ensures that their Board has met the requirements of the

Disability Discrimination Act and Equal Opportunity Act.

6. The Board reports on how it is increasing the rate of employment of people with a

disability in order to meet the SASP Target 6.22 – ―to double the number of people

with disabilities employed in the public sector by 2014‖.

The Board’s Disability Action Plan provides a structured approach towards identifying and

systematically removing discriminatory practices from policy administration, services,

employment and facilities. Its intention is to effect positive change that makes equal

opportunity and equity of access to government a reality for people with disabilities.

Objective Action Success

Indicator

Responsibility Timeline

KI NRM Board

offices are

accessible

Specific accommodation

needs are met for

employees with

disabilities

Emergency procedures

are inclusive of people

with disabilities

Employees

with

disabilities

have their

needs met.

Emergency

Procedures

demonstrate

inclusiveness

Senior

Management

OHWS

Representative

Ongoing

June 2008

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Programs and

services

promote

inclusion of

people with

disabilities and

the access

provisions that

are available

Staff are aware of the

requirement to promote

inclusion of people with

disabilities

Staff have

undertaken

appropriate

training

Senior

Management

December

2008 and

ongoing

All Board

communications

are inclusive of

people with

disabilities

Develop policy for all

publications,

information, electronic

communication,

telecommunications and

signage to ensure that

they are accessible to

people with disabilities

Publications are

available in alternate

format upon request and

all publications promote

alternative formats being

available. Include budget

provisions for alternate

format for all

publications

Policy

completed

Review has

occurred and

any concerns

addressed

Communications

Officer

Communications

Officer

December

2008

June 2009

The Board

provides

opportunities

for consultation

with people

with disabilities

People with disabilities

are given effective voice

in day-to-day business

activities and decisions.

Promote and increase

representation of people

with disabilities on

advisory bodies and

committees.

Informal

assessment

Informal

assessment

Senior

Management

Senior

Management

Ongoing

Ongoing

Board addresses

issues of

recruitment for

people with

disabiities

Review recruitment

processes to ensure they

are accessible and

inclusive to people with

disabilities.

All recruitment

and assessment

processes are

accessible

Senior

Management

December

2008

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS

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The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board does not own any buildings and

therefore does not have an asbestos risk reduction program.

URBAN DESIGN CHARTER

Cabinet adopted the South Australian Urban Design Charter as whole-of-government urban

policy. The Charter was publicly released in November 2004.

The Urban Design Charter aims to promote the benefits of good urban design, embed the

principles into government processes and record the South Australian Government’s

commitment to good urban design.

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board has undertaken no activities

relevant to the implementation of the Urban Design Charter.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION STATEMENT

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the

Act), the following details comprise the Information Statement of the Kangaroo Island

Natural Resources Management Board. The Act gives all South Australians a legally

enforceable right of access to documents held by the government, making the business of

government open and accountable to all. Whilst freedom of information aims to provide

access to the maximum amount of information as possible, provisions exist that protect

legitimate agency, public and private interests.

One request for information was received during the reporting period under the

Freedom of Information Act 1991. The applicant was advised within 30 days of receipt of the

request that the Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Board did not have any documents within

the scope of the request.

Arrangements that enable the public to participate in the formulation of the

Board’s policies and delivery of functions.

The Board was established with a clear focus on community-based membership and

these members have a direct impact on the policies of the Board. In addition to this

the meetings of the Board are advertised and open to the public. The Board has also

commenced a process of open communication with the public within the region,

highlighting the discussions of the Board and inviting any feedback and comment

from the public. This approach is supported by legislation that requires consultation.

Documents held by the Board.

Documents held by the Board are in a range of formats including electronic and hard

copy. They consist of accounting records, administrative documents (including

correspondence, operational records, meeting Minutes and Agendas) and policy

documents.

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Meeting Minutes and Agendas are available from the Boards Office, 35 Dauncey Street,

Kingscote or by contacting the Board on (08) 8553 4330

The policies & procedures adopted by the Board are:

Administration

Finance

Human Resources

Information Technology

Occupational Health & Safety

Enquiries regarding or making a Freedom of Information Application requestfor access to

documents or amendment of personal records in the possession of Kangaroo Island Natural

Resources Management Board under the Freedom of Information Act 1991

should be directed in writing to:

General Manager

KI Natural Resources Management Board

35 Dauncey Street , KINGSCOTE SA 5223, Phone: (08) 8553 4300

ENERGY EFFICINCY ACTION PLAN REPORT

Performance against annual energy use targets

Energy

Use (GJ)

GHG Emissions Business Measures

Base Year -

2006-07

Electricity

Road Travel

Air Travel

33.3

330

180

8.722

22.327

13.44

3.0.

30.0

16.4

Base Year

2006-07

MJ/business measure/annum

Year Being

Reported

(2007-08):

Electricity

Fuel

Air Travel

50

400

268

13.102

27.027

19.98

3.5

28

18.8

Target for

2007-08

MJ/business measure/annum

Target (for

2014)

Electricity

Fuel

Air Travel

25

248

135

6.54

16.75

10.08

2.3

22.5

12.3

Note* Increases in Electricity use due to new office accommodation provision of Hot Water

System to comply with OH&S requirements and IT server for Risk Management purposes

Air travel has increased with Board members attending an induction and travelling to attend

Meetings in the metropolitan area.

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GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK

The Greening of Government Operations Framework (GoGo) Framework was approved by

Cabinet in February 2006 to provide the implementation framework for South Australian

Government agencies to progress greening programs.

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board undertakes an annual energy audit

and develops an energy efficiency action plan report. The key targets for 2007-08 are:

1 Inclusion of environmental and user attributes as part the financial accounting

protocol by August 2007

2 Consider and assess the cost and environmental efficiency of the inclusion of design

and appliance features in the office currently under construction by August 2007

3 Purchase a minimum of 20% accredited Green Power by 1 January 2008

4 Through signage and discussion, change behaviour in the work place to ensure

employees and Board members reduce running costs and green house gas emissions

with occupation of new building

5 Extend environmental communication toward clients and suppliers by March 2008

6 Assess the cost for the Board to become carbon neutral and offset all green house gas

emissions with a commercial carbon offset company eg. climate friendly, Green fleet

etc by June 2008.

7 Investigate the potential to account for and bio-sequester greenhouse gases through

natural resource management activities on Kangaroo Island by June 2008.

8 Board and employee tree planting activity to offset 50% KINRMB transport green

house gas emissions, create habitat for biodiversity and reduce primary salinity by June

2008.

In addition to this it is the Board’s policy to ensure best practices are put in place and

encourage the following energy efficiency actions.

GoGO Priority Area 1: energy management

Lighting – turn off lights when leaving rooms for longer than 15 – 20 minutes

Computers – turn off computer when away from desk for extended periods or at end

of day

GoGO Priority Area 3: waste management

Recycling of paper and other recyclable items is undertaken

Double sided printing

Use of Re-usable bags

Mobile phones and batteries recycled

Ink toner cartridges recycled through Planet Ark

Where possible use re-writable CDs

Avoid the use of non-recyclable items

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GoGO Priority Area 5: travel and fleet management

Car pool

Ensure vehicle and tyres are properly maintained

REGIONAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS

The Board did not undertake any regional Impact Assessment Statements during the

2007-08 financial year.

RECONCILIATION STATEMENT

Meeting Protocol - Traditional Owners Acknowledgement

I/we would like to acknowledge the traditional and contemporary cultural connection of the

Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people to Kangaroo Island.

Reconciliation Statement

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board acknowledges the cultural

significance of Kangaroo Island to the Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people and respects both their

traditional and contemporary interests on Kangaroo Island.

In fulfilling its functions the Board will wherever possible appropriately integrate Ngarrindjeri

and Kaurna cultural interests with natural resource management through consultation, the

sharing of knowledge and the active engagement of Ngarrindjerri and Kaurna people.

Through the appropriate sharing of knowledge the Board will also acquire understanding and

through this understanding develop respect and appreciation for Aboriginal culture.

By integrating traditional and contemporary knowledge and practice we will achieve our vision

for the sustainable use of Kangaroo Islands’ natural resources.

STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT MINISTERIAL

DIRECTIVES

There were no Ministerial directives during the 2007 – 2008 operations

of the Board.

STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED

BY MINISTER

There were no functions assigned by the Ministerial during the 2007 –

2008 operations of the Board.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORT

Section 38 of the Natural Resources Management Act requires that the Minister must cause a

report to be prepared annually setting out the following information:

(1) A regional NRM board must, on or before 31 October in every year, provide to the

NRM Council a report on its activities for the financial year ending on the preceding

30 June (and need not provide a report under section 6A of the Public Sector

Management Act 1995).

(2) The report must—

(a) include an assessment of the extent to which the regional NRM board has

succeeded in implementing its regional NRM plan; and

(b) include the audited accounts and financial statements of the regional NRM

board; and

(c) be accompanied by the annual reports of the NRM groups within its region;

and

(d) include other information required by or under this Act or the regulations.

Section 56 – Accounts and Audit of the Natural Resources Management Act requires that:

(1) An NRM group must cause proper accounts to be kept of its financial affairs and must

cause financial statements to be prepared in respect of each financial year.

(2) The Auditor-General may at any time, and must in respect of each financial year,

audit the accounts and financial statements required under subsection (1)

Section 57-Annual Reports of the Natural Resources Management Act requires that:

(1) An NRM group must, on or before 31 October in every year, provide to the regional

NRM board or boards that have responsibility for the NRM group a report on its

activities for the financial year ending on the preceding 30 June (and need not provide

a report under section 6A of the Public Sector Management Act 1995).

(2) The report must-

(a) include a copy of the audited accounts and financial statements of the NRM

group, and

(b) include other information required by or under the regulations.

In regards to Section 57 (2) (b) there are no regulations applying.

SPECIFIC REPORTS

Section 39 of the Natural Resources Management Act states that:

(1)The Minister or the NRM Council may, by written notice to a regional NRM board,

require the board to provide to the Minister or the NRM Council, within a period

stated in the notice or at stated intervals, any report or reports relating to the

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performance, exercise or discharge of its functions, powers or responsibilities, as the

Minister or the NRM Council (as the case may be) thinks fit.

(2) If a requirement is imposed under subsection (1), the regional NRM board must cause

a statement of the fact of the imposition of the requirement to be published in its next

annual report.

BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LISTING

KI NRM Board Executive Committee – J Kelly (Chair), F Vickery, K Liu, J Davidson, G

Smith (term expired 13 April 2008)

Finance Committee – J Kelly (Chair), K Liu, J. Bates, R Willson (term expired 3 April 2008)

Planning Reference Group – J Kelly (Chair), F Vickery, J Davidson, A Childs, G Smith (term

expired13 April 2008)

Advisory Committees:-

Coastal, Estuarine and Marine Advisory Committee – F Vickery (Chair), B Tydeman, J

Wingate, V Walden, B Patterson. C Tyley, A Geyer.

Land, Biodiversity and Water –A Childs (Joint Chair), P Rismiller (Joint Chair) A Gilfillan,

K Liu, K Blenkiron, S Douglas-Hill, J Puckeridge (deceased) R Willson (term expired 13 April

2008)

Biosecurity – R Trethewey (Chair) B Overton, R Knight, B Weatherspoon, A Florance, R Bell

(term expired 13 April 2008)

On Ground Works - D Ball(Joint Chair), J Davidson(Joint Chair), W Roper, R Bennett. G

Smith (term expired 13 April 2008)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board appreciates the support and

encouragement it has received over the past year from the Minister for Environment and

Conservation, Hon Gail Gago MLC, and staff from the Department of Water, Land &

Biodiversity Conservation. The generosity of Federal & State funding programs has enabled

the Board to resource its priority activities within the region. The Kangaroo Island community

continues to commit its time and resources to the sustainable management of the region’s

natural resources. Without the efforts of landholders and volunteers the Board would not be

able to achieve the Plans outcomes of its original plan as effectively.

GLOSSARY

Act The Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA)

DEH Department for Environment and Heritage (SA)

DWLBC Department of Water Land & Biodiversity Conservation

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KINRMB Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board

NAP National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality

NHT Natural Heritage Trust

NLP National Landcare Program

PIRSA Department of Primary Industries and Resources

RSSA Rural Solutions South Australia

PUBLICATIONS RELEASED OR UPDATED DURING 2007-2008

Publications 2007-08

Posters

Produced for the International Day for Biological Diversity display. Distributed to each

campus of Kangaroo Island Community Education (KICE) at their request.

Biosecurity – protecting our Island

Water – sharing the resource

The water cycle – cycle of life

Working on the ground

Shake your tail feathers – clues for glossies

Phytophthora – rotting roots

One-leaf Cape tulip – pretty but pernicious

Southern brown bandicoots

Seagrass – underwater meadows

Eradicating blackberry

Living with little penguins

Saving fragmented bush

Fighting feral animals

Your natural resources management team

14th

Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference, Darwin

Kangaroo Island Goat Eradication Program

Australasian Wildlife Management Society – Fenner Conference, Canberra

Repel the Invaders – Feral Animal Management on Kangaroo Island

General purpose

Fallow Deer – Kangaroo Islands most recent pest

Feral Goat Eradication

Feral Pigs – Kangaroo Islands oldest pest animal

Fact Sheets

Water – sharing the resource

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Newsletters

KI Landcare Newsletter – Spring 2007 edition

KI Landcare Newsletter – Summer 2008 edition

Project Reports

Oceans of Blue Coast, Estuarine and Marine Monitoring Program

Kangaroo Island beach litter survey 2007

Reef Fish Biodiversity on Kangaroo Island

Second Annual Community Census of the Little Penguin Colony at Kingscote, Kangaroo

Island

Repel the Invaders – Feral Animal Management Program

Trial eradication of feral goats on Kangaroo Island - Progress on 2006-2007 activities

Report on the progress of the deer eradication program on Kangaroo Island 2007/2008

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