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KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BOARD ANNUAL REPORT 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007

Transcript of KI Annual Report Final 06-07 Revised - SeamlessCMS · South Australia’s Strategic Plan ......

KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BOARD

ANNUAL REPORT

1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007

Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board Annual Report 2006 - 2007 For further information please contact: Business Manager Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board 35 Dauncey Street, Kingscote Telephone: (08) 8553 0111 Facsimile: (08) 8553 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kinrm.sa.gov.au ABN: 86 052 151 451

2007

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter Of Transmittal..............................................................................................................5 Foreword ..................................................................................................................................6 Plans And Objectives...............................................................................................................7

South Australia’s Strategic Plan........................................................................................ 7 Links Between The Board And The SA Strategic Plan................................................... 7 State Natural Resources Management Plan ..................................................................... 7 Links Between The Board And The State NRM Plan ..................................................... 7

Operations And Initiatives......................................................................................................9 Role, Legislation And Structure...........................................................................................10

Object Of The Natural Resources Management Act....................................................... 10 Administration Of The Act .............................................................................................. 11 Role Of The Board ............................................................................................................ 11 Functions Of The Kangaroo Island Board ..................................................................... 11 Membership....................................................................................................................... 12 Meetings: General And Special ....................................................................................... 14 Relationships With Other Agencies................................................................................. 15 Governance Arrangements .............................................................................................. 15 Organisational Structure.................................................................................................. 18

Management Of Human Resources .....................................................................................19 Employee Numbers, Gender And Status ........................................................................ 20

Executive Employment..........................................................................................................21 Leave Management................................................................................................................21 Workforce Diversity ..............................................................................................................21 Voluntary Flexible Working Arrangements .......................................................................22 Performance Development....................................................................................................22 Leadership And Management Development.......................................................................23 Accredited Training Packages..............................................................................................23 Equal Employment Opportunity Programs........................................................................23 Commitment To Customer Service......................................................................................24 Occupational Health, Safety And Injury Management .....................................................24 Financial Performance ..........................................................................................................26 Contractual Arrangements ...................................................................................................28 Account Payment Performance............................................................................................40 Fraud.......................................................................................................................................40 Consultants.............................................................................................................................40 Overseas Travel .....................................................................................................................41 Disability Action Plans ..........................................................................................................41 Asbestos Management In Government Buildings ..............................................................42 Urban Design Charter...........................................................................................................42 Freedom Of Information.......................................................................................................42

Publication Of Information Statement ........................................................................... 42 Statistical Report............................................................................................................... 42

Energy Efficiency Action Plan Report.................................................................................43 Greening Of Government Operations Framework ............................................................43 Regional Impact Assessment Statements.............................................................................44 Reconciliation Statement.......................................................................................................44 Statement Of Fact For Significant Ministerial Directives .................................................45 Statement Of Fact For Significant Functions Assigned By Minister................................45 Requirements For Annual Report .......................................................................................45 Specific Reports .....................................................................................................................46 Boards And Committees Listing ..........................................................................................46

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Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................47 Glossary ..................................................................................................................................47 Publications Released Or Updated During 2006-2007.......................................................46

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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 2007.

I certify that this Annual reports complies with the requirements of the Natural Resources

Management Act 2004, the NRM Regulations and Premier and The Government Circular 16.

Over the past twelve months the Board has consolidated its governance and operational processes,

improving efficiencies and achieving high levels of accountability.

A key achievement of the Board this year has been the level of community engagement and

consultation undertaken in the development of the region’s comprehensive Natural Resource

Management Plan. A number of community forums and stakeholder workshops have taken place

ensuring broad ownership of the Natural Resource Management Vision & Goals that have been

developed for the region. This work has laid the foundation for a strategic approach to natural

resource management on Kangaroo Island.

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

Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board

October 2007

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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 numbers 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 selected 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.

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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

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 & THE STATE NRM PLAN Goal 1: Healthy & resilient natural resources Key Links to South Australia’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 work will 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

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• 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 Goal 2: A capable, committed and connected community contributing to natural resources management Key Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Key Links to the State NRM Plan 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 changes and 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 Key Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Key Links to the State NRM Plan 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 working with the community to undertake sustainable natural resources management on Kangaroo Island. The Board has launched into developing a new comprehensive NRM Plan with the community, agencies, industry and stakeholders all assisting to create a vision, goals and targets to measure progress.

With the extremely dry seasonal conditions the Board has assisted landholders through “Coping with the Season” workshops and on-ground works to reduce soil degradation and weed infestations, protect riparian vegetation and improve stock condition and water catchment for domestic purposes and environmental flows.

Feral animals degrading biodiversity and primary production assets have been targeted by the Board. A feral pig control program has destroyed 140 animals. The feral deer eradication program has successfully reduced the population to the extent where individuals are becoming hard to find and Judas Goat trials using radio-collared goats to track populations has reduced goat numbers by up to 90% in some areas.

The marine program has with the help of many willing volunteers been busy with the initiation of an annual community penguin census to assess the status of the breeding colony of Little Penguins at Kingscote. They have also achieved the compilation of comprehensive and comparative inventories of invertebrate and algal biodiversity at several intertidal reef sites around KI, along with underwater surveys to detect marine pests at Kingscote and Penneshaw. �

Achievements 2006-2007 • Induction of Advisory Committee members • Preparation of Amendments to the Kangaroo Island NRM Board Initial Plan • Contribution to the review of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 • Development Planning Workshop held with KI Council • Contribution to Development and Review of State Policies and Strategies

o South Australian Integrated Mosquito Management Strategy o Local Government (Stormwater Management) Amendment Bill 2006 o Naturelinks

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• Development of 2007-2010 Investment Strategy • Board member representation on State and Regional Committees

o South West Marine Integration Project o Local Government Partnership Working Group o NRM Council Volunteer Advisory Committee o Aboriginal State-wide Advisory Committee

• Consideration of Native Vegetation Council applications • Hosted Joint Steering Committee visit to Kangaroo Island region • Hosted Australian Landcare Council visit to Kangaroo Island region • Memorandum of Understanding with National Gorse Task Force – Eradication of Gorse • Participation in Kangaroo Island Field Day and sponsored NRM Sustainability Trail • Participation in Local Government Association Conference • 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 o 4WD Training o Enforcement & Compliance o Media Training o Records Management o Freedom of Information o Interplan

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 2006-07 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 to assist 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

(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

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(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 Act is under the control of the Minister administering the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. ROLE OF THE BOARD The regional NRM 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 NRM; • 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. FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCES 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-

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(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.

(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: (4) For the purposes of subsection (1), 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;

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(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;

(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

(b) 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

(c) 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.

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The membership of the Board during 2006-07 was: Voting members

• Mrs Janice Kelly OAM (Presiding Member) • Mr Graham Allison • Mr David Ball • Mr Charles Rodney Bell • Mrs Joanne Davidson • Mr Graham Smith • Mr Fraser Vickery • Mrs Roslyn Willson

Government members

• Ms Chris Ray (Australian Government) • Ms Elizabeth Young (Department of Water Land and Biodiversity Conservation)

(Proxy attendees for Ms Young were Ms Brenda Anderson and Mr Hadyn Hanna) • Mr Roger Hartley (Department of Primary Industries and Resources South Australia) • Mr Mark Herrmann (Department for Environment and Conservation) • Mrs Jayne Bates (Mayor, Kangaroo Island Council)

MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL A total of 11 general Board meetings were held during the 2006-07 financial year. No special Board meetings were held during the 2006-07 financial year.

Board Member Number of meetings not attend

Reason for not attending meetings

Janice Kelly -

Roslyn Willson -

Joanne Davidson -

Fraser Vickery 1 Business

David Ball -

Graham Smith 2 Business & Personal Reasons

Graham Allison 3 Business

Rodney Bell 1 Business Declaration of Interest During the reporting period the following declaration of interest were recorded:- 25 September 2006 - J Davidson declared an interest in item 3.2 – Kangaroo Island Field Day Sponsorship as a member of the Field Day Committee. 23 October 2006 - R Bell declared an interest in item 3.2 – Kangaroo Island Field Day Sponsorship as a member of the Field Day Committee. 26 February 2007 – R Bell declared an interest in item 4.2 Native Vegetation Clearance

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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) Program and National Landcare Program (NLP). A Service Level Agreement has also been signed between the Department of the Premier and The Government and the Natural Resources Management Boards for the provision of Injury Management Services. The Board has negotiated a secondment arrangement with Department Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation to fulfil the position of Planning Officer. 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. The Board had the following delegations in place during the reporting period:-

BOARD DELEGATIONS

Body or Persons Delegation

Executive Committee To act as Regional Assessment Panel for assessing NLP

applications

General Manager Selection Panel Selection of General Manager

Presiding Member Sign – Regional Partnership Agreement

Sign - Service Agreement with Financial Services Provider

Sign – Service Level Agreement and Memorandum of

Understanding with DEH, RRSA, AgKI and Dept Premier &

Cabinet

Chairs of Advisory Committees Develop specific details of their Terms of Reference

General Manager Appointed as Regional Authorised Officer

DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

Issue Board Responsibility Delegation to GM Delegation to Staff

Expenditure,

including grants

Goods or services

exceeding $50 000 excl.

GST

Budgeted goods or

services up to $50 000

excl. GST

Budgeted goods or services;

All staff $1 000 excl. GST

• except Business Manager

Business Manager $20 000 excl.

GST

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Issue Board Responsibility Delegation to GM Delegation to Staff

Procurement Goods or services

exceeding $50 000 excl.

GST

Budgeted goods or

services up to $50 000

excl. GST

Budgeted goods or services;

All staff $1 000 excl. GST except

Business Manager

Business Manager, $20 000 excl.

GST

Contracts

(Section 30)

(including

employment)

Approving project briefs

exceeding $50 000 excl.

GST

Approval of the calling of

tenders exceeding $50 000

excl. GST

Approve the awarding of,

and entering into contracts

exceeding $50 000 excl.

GST

Approving project briefs

up to $50 000 excl. GST

Approval of the calling

of tenders up to $50 000

excl. GST

Approve the awarding

of, and entering into

contracts up to $50 000

excl. GST

Delegated to Business Manager

Approving project briefs up to $20

000 excl. GST

Approval of the calling of tenders

up to $20 000 excl. GST

Approve the awarding of, and

entering into contracts up to $20

000 excl. GST

Standing

Authority

NA Budgeted Service Level

Agreements and Third

Party Payments.

NA

Common Seal

and execution of

documents

(Section 24 (2))

Affixing the seal : Any two

Board members that are

also members of Finance &

Audit Committee

NA NA

Appointment of

Staff

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)

Appoint persons to the

staff of the Board in

accordance with

approved organisational

structure.

NA

Performance

Management

Performance review of

General Manager, and

implementing terms and

conditions of employment.

Performance review of

staff, and implementing

terms and conditions of

employment.

Performance review of staff, for

whom they are responsible, and

implementing terms and

conditions of employment.

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Issue Board Responsibility Delegation to GM Delegation to Staff

Leave

Management

Presiding Member

approve the GM taking

annual leave, long service

leave, sick leave and

special leave with or

without pay.

Approve staff annual

leave, long service leave,

sick leave, TOIL and

special leave with or

without pay.

Approve staff annual leave, long

service leave, TOIL and sick leave

for staff whom they are

responsible.

Remuneration Review GM remuneration

assessment and approve

changes in payment

Review staff

remuneration level

assessment.

NA

Travel Approval of international

travel for all staff.

Approval of domestic

travel for all staff.

NA

DELEGATIONS TO BOARD AND STAFF

Body or Persons Delegation

Keith Hodder – Authorised Officer Authorised under:-

Fruit & Plant Protection Act

Livestock Act

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Biosecurity Advisory Committee

On-ground Works Advisory

Committee

Finance Committee

Coast, Estuarine & Marine Advisory

Committee

KI NRM Board

Land, Biodiversity & Water Advisory

Committee

Executive Committee

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KI NRM Board Staff Structure

General Manager 1.0 FTE

Business Manager 1.0 FTE

Land & Water Management

Pest Management

Board & Program Administration

Coast & Marine Management

Authorised Officer 1.0 FTE

CRC Feral Animal Project Officer

1.0 FTE

Onground Works Project Officer 0.6FTE

Community Landcare Officer/

Seed-bank & Nursery Coordinator

0.8 FTE

Coast & Marine Project

Manager 1.0 FTE

Marine & Coastal Biodiversity Officer

1.0 FTE

Feral Animal Project Officer

1.0 FTE

NRM Support Officer 0.6 FTE

NRM Admin Officer 1.0 FTE

Monitoring & Evaluation

Officer 0.8 FTE

Community Education &

Liaison

Community Landcare

Coordinator 1.0 FTE

CRC Feral Animal Control Officer0

1.0 FTE

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MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS Total Number of Employees Persons 14 FTE's 12.8

Gender % Persons % FTEs Male 57.1 56.3 Female 42.9 43.7

Number of Persons during the 06/07 Financial Year Separated from the agency 1 Recruited to the agency 2

Number of Persons at 30 June 2007 On Leave without Pay Nil

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY SALARY BRACKET Salary Bracket Male Female Total $0 - $43999 1 1 $44000 - $56999 6 2 8 $57000 - $72999 1 3 4 $73000 - $91999 1 1 $92000+ TOTAL 8 6 14

STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IN CURRENT POSITION FTE’s Ongoing Short-Term

Contract Long-Term Contract

Other (Casual)

Total

Male - 5.2 2 7.2 Female 2 3.6 5.6 TOTAL 7.2 5.6 - 12.8 Persons Ongoing Short-Term

Contract Long-Term Contract

Other (Casual)

Total

Male 6 2 8 Female 2 4 6 TOTAL - 8 6 - 14

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EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT NUMBER OF EXECUTIVES BY STATUS, GENDER AND CLASSIFICATION

Ongoing Contract Tenured

Contract Untenured

Total Classification

Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female TOTAL - - - - - - - -

LEAVE MANAGEMENT AVERAGE DAYS LEAVE TAKEN PER FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEE Leave Type 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 Sick Leave 17 48 Family Carer’s Leave

6 4

Miscellaneous Special Leave

- -

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 10.5 25-29 2 2 14.3 10.2 30-34 1 1 7.1 9.9 35-39 1 1 2 14.3 11.2 40-44 2 2 14.3 11.9 45-49 1 1 7.1 12.3 50-54 3 1 4 28.6 11.3 55-59 2 2 14.3 8.6 60-64 5.0 65+ 2.4

TOTAL 8 6 14 100 100.0 *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.

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NUMBER OF ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYEES

Male Female Total % of Agency

Target*

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander People

- - - - 2%

* Target from South Australia’s Strategic Plan CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY

Male Female Total % of Agency

SA Community*

Number of employees born overseas

- - - 20.3%

Number of employees who speak language(s) other than

English at home

- - - 15.5%

TOTAL - - - - * Benchmarks from ABS Publication Basic Community Profile (SA) Cat No. 2001.0 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITH ONGOING DISABILITIES REQUIRING WORKPLACE ADAPTION

Male Female Total % of Agency TOTAL - - -

VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS VOLUNTARY FLEXIBLE WORKING ARRANGMENTS BY GENDER

Arrangement Male Female Total Purchased Leave - - -

Flexitime 7 6 13 Compressed Weeks - - - Part-time Job Share - - -

Working from Home 1 (1 day per week) 1 PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Employees with…

% Total Workforce

A plan reviewed within the past 12 months 100% A plan older than 12 months - No review -

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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING EXPENDITURE

Training and Development Total Cost % Total Salary Expenditure

Total training and development expenditure

$38 126 4.8%

Total leadership and management development expenditure

$4 747 0.6%

ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES BY CLASSIFICATION Classification Number of Accredited Training Packages NRM Investigation and Enforcement Certificate – Uni SA

1

Use & Maintain Electronic Mail System - TAFE

11

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 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.

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COMMITMENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITIONS WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE REFLECTED IN JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Positions % % of positions with customer service reflected in the job and person specification.

15

% of positions without customer service reflected in the job and person specification.

85

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT

Requirement 2006-07 2005-06 2004-06 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

- -

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 - -

(F)(LTI)

(MTO)

s42s43s44

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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 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)

- -

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 �

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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*

881 95.45 $ 1 623 658 98.66

Paid late, within 30 days of due date

37 4.00 $ 18 440 1.12

Paid more than 30 days from due date

5 0.55 $ 3 632 0.22

*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 Board engaged the services of Workplace Horizons for the delivery of specialist Human Resources advice on an as needs basis tthroughout 2006-07. The total cost to the board of the consultancies for 2006-07 was $1650.00

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OVERSEAS TRAVEL Number of employees

Destinations Reasons for Travel Total Cost to Board

1 New Zealand Conference Attendance

$1 781

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. 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

Review building access Specific accommodation needs are met for employees with disabilities Emergency procedures are inclusive of people with disabilities

Accommodation is accessible Employees with disabilities have their needs met. Emergency Procedures demonstrate inclusiveness

Senior Management Senior Management OHWS Representative

December 2007 Ongoing June 2008

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.a

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

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ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS 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 The Government 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. No request for information was received during the reporting period under the Freedom of Information Act 1991. Arrangements that enable the public to participate in the formulation of the boards 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 Board’s Office, 35 Dauncey Street, Kingscote or by contacting the Board on (08) 8553 0111 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 requests for 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 for should be directed in writing to: General Manager KI Natural Resources Management Board PO Box 665, KINGSCOTE SA 5223 Phone: (08) 8553 0111 ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PLAN REPORT Performance against annual energy use targets Energy Use (GJ) GHG Emissions Business Measures Base Year 2006-07

- - -

Base Year 2006-07 GJ/business measure/annum Year Being Reported (2006-07):

Electricity – 73 Fuel - 643

17444 44654

5.6 GJ/FTE 49.50 GJ/FTE

Target for 2006-07 GJ/business measure/annum Target (for 2014) Electricity – 54

Fuel - 483 13082 33490

4.2 GJ/FTE 37.1 GJ/FTE

Note: Energy use represents the sum of all fuel types used in each agency (i.e. electricity, natural gas, bottled gas, bottled gas, petrol, diesel, etc.) GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK The Greening of Government Operations Framework (GoGo) Framework was approved by The Government in February 2006 to provide the implementation framework for South Australian Government agencies to progress greening programs. Currently the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board does not have an energy efficiency action plan report. Notwithstanding it is the Board’s Policy to ensure best practices are put in place and encourage the following energy efficiency actions.

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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 Cd’s • Avoid the use on non-recyclable items

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 2006-07 financial year. RECONCILIATION STATEMENT Meeting Protocol - Traditional Owners Acknowledgment 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.

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STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVES There were no significant Ministerial directives during the 2006 – 2007 operations of the Board. STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED BY MINISTER There were no significant functions assigned by the Ministerial during the 2006 – 2007 operations of the Board. 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

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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 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, G Smith & J Davidson Finance Committee – J Kelly (Chair), G Allison, R Willson & G Smith Planning Reference Group – J Kelly (Chair), F Vickery, J Davidson & E Young Advisory Committees:- Coastal, Estuarine and Marine Advisory Committee – F Vickery (Chair), B Tydeman, A Geyer, J Wingate, V Walden, B Patterson. C Tyley. Land, Biodiversity and Water – G Allison (Chair), R Willson (Chair), J Puckridge, A Gilfillan, K Liu, K Blenkiron, S Douglas-Hill Biosecurity – R Bell (Chair), B Overton, R Knight, B Weatherspoon, A Florance, On Ground Works - G Smith (Chair), D Ball, J Davidson, W Roper, R Bennett.

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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 their priority activities within the region. The Kangaroo Island community continues to commit its time and resources to the sustainable management of the regions natural resources. Without the efforts of landholders and volunteers the Board would not be able to achieve the Plans outcomes 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

KINRMB Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board

NAP National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality

NHT Natural Heritage Trust

NLP National Landcare Program

NRM Natural Resource Management

PIRSA Department Primary Industries and Resources

RSSA Rural Solutions South Australia

PUBLICATIONS RELEASED OR UPDATED DURING 2006-2007 Newsletters • KI Landcare Newsletter – Spring 2006 edition • KI Landcare Newsletter – Autumn 2007 edition Discussion Paper • What do you want for KI? – Visions and Goals for Kangaroo Island Board Reports

• KI NRM Board Webpage www.kinrm.sa.gov.au • Kangaroo Island NRM Board “Here to Stay”, An Investment Strategy

for Kangaroo Island’s Future 2007-2010. • Kangaroo Island NRM Board Amendments to Annual Review. • KI NRM Annual Report 2005-2006. • KI NRM Board Agenda and Minutes from monthly meetings.

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Project Reports • Community Census of the Little Penguin colony at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island 2006-

2007 • Intertidal Reef Biodiversity on Kangaroo Island 2006-2007 • Draft Guidelines for Environmental Best Practice of Recreation and Tourism in the

Marine and Coastal Environments of Kangaroo Island • Kangaroo Island Beach Rubbish Study - Clean Up Australia Day, March 6th 2005 • Feral Deer on Kangaroo Island – A strategy for future management 2006-2007 • Feral Goats on Kangaroo Island – A strategy for future management 2006-2007 • Feral Cat relative density on Kangaroo Island and the relationship to Toxoplasmosis levels

in sheep Posters • Feral Deer – Kangaroo Islands most recent pest • Feral Goats – Kangaroo Islands coastal pest • Feral Pigs – Kangaroo Islands oldest pest animal Fact Sheets • Catching Water – Dams on Kangaroo Island – A basic guide to dam construction and

location • Protecting KI – Please do not bring these items to Kangaroo Island