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Page 1: ANNUAL REPORT 2013/2014 - mid-murray.sa.gov.au · annual report pages 1 - 65 appendix 1 mid murray council financial statement for the year ended 30 june, 2014 appendix 2 mid murray

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INDEX

ANNUAL REPORT Pages 1 - 65 APPENDIX 1 MID MURRAY COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE, 2014 APPENDIX 2

MID MURRAY COUNCIL ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET 2013/2014

APPENDIX 3 MURRAY AND MALLEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013/2014 APPENDIX 4

MID MURRAY & KAROONDA EAST MURRAY DISTRICT COUNCILS PLANT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE, 2014

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MAYOR’S REPORT The Council area suffered from bushfires throughout the year at Rockleigh, the Riverland and particularly Eden Valley. At Eden Valley, over 26,000 hectares of farm land were burnt, 130 farms and 5 homes were lost. I would like to particularly thank the Country Fire Service Volunteers, Council Staff, farmers and all who assisted and were involved with fighting the recent bushfires at Rockleigh, Eden Valley and the Riverland. Your commitment, dedication and assistance in preventing loss of life, homes and property damage was exceptional. Thank you very much for what you have done in assisting our communities. A thank you must also go to the volunteers, scouts and businesses who donated their time and goods to provide food and drinks to the CFS Volunteers and Police. To those property owners who lost their homes, stock, fencing, farm equipment and experienced other property damage, I am very sorry. The Council established a relief centre at the Cambrai Hall, appointed a Relief Coordinator who met with affected land owners to advise what assistance Council, State Government and the community could provide and established a joint Local Recovery Committee with The Barossa Council. The Mid Murray and Barossa Local Recovery Committee consisting of Council, community, volunteer and State agency staff will continue to provide coordinated responses involving ongoing recovery. As a Council, we are conscious of the need to continue to provide assistance to families and those affected by the bushfires. I would like to congratulate Tony Pasin, the new Federal Member for Barker, Stephan Knoll, the new State Member for Schubert, Adrian Pederick, State Member for Hammond, Tim Whetstone, State Member for Chaffey and Dan van Holst Pellekaan, State Member for Stuart who were all elected to Federal or State Parliament and whose electorates are within the Mid Murray Council. I would also like to acknowledge the Order of Australia Medals to Danny McGurgan for services to the community of Cadell and the late Reg Munchenberg for services to the community of Truro and Districts. As a Council we try to obtain as much funding as possible from different sources to provide services and projects:-

• $10,000 was received from the Dog and Cat Management Board for the establishment of an off leash recreation park at Mannum, with Council meeting $5,500 to complete the project.

• State Government provided $100,000 to Council (to be matched by Council) to

undertake the following:-

o Repair of the Mannum wharf at Mary Ann Reserve ($140,000) o Various works at Pioneer Park, Truro ($20,000) o Provision of barbecue, seating, shade umbrellas and repairs to change room

facilities at the Cambrai pool and installation of barbecue and seating at Cambrai Park ($40,000).

• The Mid Murray Council in partnership with Rural City of Murray Bridge and the

Coorong District Council received a grant of $25,000 from the State Government to produce a Feasibility Study/Master Plan for the development of a regional walking and cycling trail from Morgan to Salt Creek.

• Mid Murray Support Services, with assistance from Council were successful in

obtaining HACC funding for the cost of leasing a wheel chair accessible vehicle for the upper Mid Murray Region.

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MAYOR’S REPORT CONT’D

• Council submitted Murraylands Road, Purnong Road, Milendella Road and Bower Boundary Road for consideration of Special Local Roads funding and received $107,000 for Bower Boundary Road.

• The State Government approved the exchange of Halfway House Road for

Murraylands Road (from Morgan to Blanchetown), subject to the payment of $1million to Council over 5 years.

• The State Government approved $160,000 to Council for the Morgan Riverfront

Precinct Project which will be matched by Council and the Morgan Community Development and Tourism Association. This will involve the construction of an artistic recreation play area incorporating a paddle steamer play structure, shade structures, barbecues and the landscaping and installation of paths and ramps to the lower and upper levels of the reserve.

• The Mid Murray Local Action Planning Association Committee received $20,000 from

the State Government for a new Roadside Native Vegetation Management Plan. Council also contributed $15,000 and the plan has been produced.

• Council’s Youth program received $4,000 from the State Government to celebrate

National Youth Week and undertook a number of activities in Cambrai, Keyneton, Swan Reach and Mannum.

Council lobbies for not only funding, but the provision of services and projects for the various towns throughout the Mid Murray Council area. These included the following:-

• The replacement of the 5 ageing timber hulled ferries and the State Government funding 2 replacement ferries. We will continue to lobby for funding for an additional 3 ferries to ensure continuity of this important service.

• A submission was sent to the State Government regarding their review of Rural

Speed Limits to Council and arterial roads. Council strongly believes that no application of the default speed limit of 100 km/h on Council and arterial roads should be undertaken without further consultation and statistics on road accidents and their contributory factors.

• Council has noted the continuation of the roll out of satellite/wireless and fibre to

towns in the Council area by the National Broadband Network. We forwarded a submission to the Federal Government on 14 areas in the Council area which had no mobile phone coverage or areas of poor coverage for consideration as part of the Federal Government’s $100m mobile phone coverage program.

• Continue to lobby for more and better General Practitioner and Health services for

Morgan.

• A submission was sent to SA Power Networks highlighting the existing and proposed residential, commercial and industrial growth requiring planning for the upgrade to the electricity supply to Mannum as part of the SA Power Networks Regulatory Reset 2015 – 2020.

• Continue to push for additional separate road funding for SA Councils, which has

meant a loss of almost $278,000 to Mid Murray Council.

• Finalising details and costing for funding for upgraded boat ramps and facilities at Morgan, Cadell, Blanchetown, Swan Reach, Mannum and Caloote.

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MAYOR’S REPORT CONT’D

• The possible purchase of the 2 allotments behind the old Mannum Primary School at a peppercorn amount for the possible establishment of Open Space and Community use in association with the Mannum Hub, Men’s Shed and Community Garden.

The Council provides 152 different services and facilities throughout our Council area and a number of the projects progressed or completed over the last year are as follows:-

• Continue to progress a proposed Truro Wastewater Management Scheme to be treated at the Stockwell treatment plant (Barossa Council) with the detailed plans and cost estimates for the scheme being produced with funding of $100,000 from the State Government.

• The development and approval of the Cadell (Horticultural) Development Plan

Amendment which will assist development in the Cadell area.

• Completion of a newly upgraded Cascade Road, 2.2 km of East Front Road from Hunter Road to the end of the existing bitumen and staged repair work to the former Rockleigh School building with assistance from the Mount Pleasant Men’s Shed Group.

• Development of a joint Regional Public Health Plan as required by the State Government.

• The provision of free public WiFi coverage in the commercial/tourist area at Morgan,

Mannum and Swan Reach.

• The continued repair of the PS Canally by the volunteers at Morgan.

• The implementation of the new One Library Management System which has meant more books and library products are available at our Morgan Library and joint libraries.

• The calling of expressions of interest for the redevelopment of Allotment 14 in

Moorundie Street, Truro and the sealing of the adjoining Allotment 13.

• The retaining wall stabilisation in Randell Street, Mannum and progression of a Helipad site.

• The trialling of a bus service for shopping to Tea Tree Plaza, IKEA, Harbour Town,

Rundle Mall and Adelaide Central Markets.

• A free and voluntary program for the clean up at Sedan and letters to properties encouraging improvement of their properties.

• Working with paddle steamer boat operators and the Swan Reach Progress

Association to improve the Swan Reach wharf for passengers disembarking. I would also like to congratulate the Mid Murray Support Services on their official opening of the Mannum Community Hub on 12 April 2014. The Council was pleased to purchase the old Primary School and fully restore the premises, so that a range of programs and services can be provided.

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MAYOR’S REPORT CONT’D In addition, I would like to thank Pam O’Donnell and Robert O’Callaghan in sponsoring the purchase of the PW Mayflower. The Council noted that any restoration, maintenance or operation cost for the PW Mayflower will be met by the Mannum Dock Museum and any income generated from cruises will be retained. A number of major events and festivals are held throughout the Council area; Swan Reach Country Music Festival, Sounds by the River, Mannum Truck and Ute Show, True Grit, Cadell Harvest Festival, Morgan & Districts Lions Club Easter Bazaar and Auction, Australia Days, Christmas Pageants and Street Parties at Mannum and Morgan, Palmer and Mannum Hot Rod Events, Floatfest at Mannum and the Morgan River Living Weekend. I would like to very much thank the community associations and volunteers that put so much time an effort into making these events the success that they are. The contributions from Progress Associations, Sporting Clubs and various other groups and Associations in our communities are greatly appreciated in assisting us to achieve so much. I would like to thank my fellow Councillors and Council Staff for the many projects and services progressed and undertaken throughout our Council. Dave Burgess MAYOR

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Principal Office and

Administration Office:

49 Adelaide Road, Mannum, SA 5238 PO Box 28, Mannum SA 5238

Telephone: (08) 8569 0100 Facsimile: (08) 8569 1931 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au

Development & Environmental Services Division:

(Development/Building/Health) Main Street, Cambrai SA 5353

Telephone: (08) 8564 6020 Facsimile: (08) 8569 1931

Infrastructure Services Division:

Corner Fourth & Eighth Streets, Morgan SA 5320 Telephone: (08) 8540 0060 Facsimile: (08) 8569 1931

GENERAL STATISTICS Area 6,273 square kilometres Population 8,136 (ABS 2011) Length of Council Roads 3,383 Kms Replacement Cost of Infrastructure $241,394,000 Mayor 1 Councillors 11 Wards 5 Employees (includes part-time employees) 122 (96 FTE) ASSESSMENTS AND RATES Details of the Mid Murray Council’s Assessment and Rates Information for 2013/14: Assessed capital value $2,115,502,320 Valuer Valuer General

Date of last new valuation 2013 Number of rateable properties 10,042 General rate income $9,920,492 NRM Levy $213,699 Effluent drainage & other separate rates $931,974 Percentage of rateable assessments affected by the minimum rate 26.11% Rate income gained by minimum rate $634,865

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL The Mid Murray Council was formed on 1 July, 1997 through the amalgamation of the District Council of Mannum, District Council of Morgan, District Council of Ridley-Truro and part of the District Council of Mount Pleasant. VISION STATEMENT We celebrate our rich and diverse country lifestyle that was built on a strong economy. Our aim is to encourage a continuing vibrant community, family spirit, the ongoing protection of the River Murray and maintain our precious natural, cultural and built heritage. MISSION STATEMENT We will be: • Proactive in planning for and facilitating business and industry investment and economic

growth; • Committed to the protection of our natural and built environment; • Open and inclusive in encouraging community involvement and partnership in Council

plans and policies; • Advocates for and providers of services and facilities that support community wellbeing; • An efficient and responsible manager of Council assets, infrastructure and resources in

partnership with the community; • A professional organisation that attracts and retains high quality staff and Elected

Members. VALUES We will be known for our: • Honesty, integrity and reliability; • Professional, hard working and responsive approach; • Positive and progressive attitude; • Openness, balance and pragmatism when making decisions; • Strong leadership in the best interests of the whole community.

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Elected Members Structure Mid Murray Council is a corporate body consisting of a Mayor and 11 Councillors. MAYOR Dave Burgess 0428 813 450 RANDELL WARD Cr Peter Raison 0409 594 720 Cr Brian Taylor (08) 8569 1239 Cr Kerry Yeates 0439 877 849 RIVER SOUTH WARD Cr Jeff Hall 0437 389 683 Cr Peter Milsom 0439 189 690 STURT WARD Cr Inez Bormann 0438 806 112 Cr Mardi Jennings 0418 885 488 RIVER NORTH WARD Cr David Peake 0419 830 066 Cr Kevin Myers (Deputy Mayor) 0428 518 994 Cr Ken Sayers (08) 8540 5258 REEDY CREEK WARD Cr Jeff Howie 0439 897 221 The last full Council elections were held in November 2010. The next periodic election will be in November 2014. Senior Officers at 30 June 2014 Chief Executive Officer Mr Russell Peate Director, Corporate & Financial Services Mr Robin Bourne Director, Development and Environmental Services Mr Kelvin Goldstone Director, Infrastructure Services Mr Greg Hill Director, Community Services Mr Shane Thompson Professional Associations at 30 June 2014 Solicitors Norman Waterhouse 45 Pirie Street Adelaide SA 5000 Wallmans Lawyers 173 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000 Bankers Bank of South Australia Randell Street Mannum SA 5238 Auditor Ian McDonald 234 Waymouth Street Adelaide SA 5000

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CIVIC CELEBRATIONS AND AWARDS The Council jointly awarded its 2014 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award to Glynnis Burrows and Robert (Bob) Nelmes. The Young Citizen of the Year Awards went to Narelle Simons, Chloe Schellen, Jeremy Strauss and Emma Grieger. The Community Event of the Year was awarded to the Swan Reach Country Music Festival which was held on 28, 29 & 30 March 2014.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT The last financial year has continued to focus on the review and improvement of Council operations for our residents and ratepayers. Identifying areas for improvements, cost savings, income generation and efficiency gains are being undertaken. One example has been the significant improvement at the Mannum Leisure Centre with an operating loss now of under $50,000 compared to $134,000 in 2012/13, a 300% increase in gym membership, conversion to a modern 24/7 gym access, many new programs (including Junior basketball, Strength for Life and Boot Camp) and increased marketing and promotion of the Centre. Improvements will continue to be undertaken and progressed over the next financial year, so that better services are provided and costs are reduced in some areas of Council’s operations. Council commissioned a building maintenance report by Maloney Field Services on the 301 Council buildings and their condition and repairs required to maintain these premises. For the first time, Council has a plan to repair and upgrade its buildings and allocated $100,000 to undertake building maintenance of the following premises:-

• Collier Park Pavilion, Palmer • Community Centre Reserve – Museum, Swan Reach • Walker Flat Hall • David Shearer Car Park Toilets, Mannum • Sedan Toilets • Len White Reserve Toilet, Swan Reach • Cadell Sporting Ground Clubroom • Sedan Hall • Towitta Park – Toilet Block • Waterfalls Toilets, Mannum.

I would like to thank all of the Council staff in particular who assisted with the various bushfires throughout the year and in particular the Eden Valley bushfire. Council worked with BlazeAid in ensuring that assistance was provided for the repair and replacement of fencing affected by the Eden Valley and Rockleigh bushfires. Some of the improvements that we have undertaken over the last 12 months included the following:-

• The development and launching of the new Council website to provide more information.

• The development and launch of My Local Services App which provides up to date local information including waste collection reminders, event information, emergency alerts, community consultations, road works and closures, Council meetings and a ‘report it’ feature.

• The introduction of a monthly financial report, better quarterly budget review reporting and progressing savings through the Barossa Regional Procurement Group (involving the Gawler, Mallala, Barossa, Light Regional and Mid Murray Councils).

• Better community engagement through providing information to the various community newsletters and newspapers.

• Supported 42 community groups with an investment of almost $50,000 from Council for projects totalling over $330,000 under the Council’s Community Grants.

• Over 60 community groups have been provided with a range of information, advice and support to source funding to assist their local projects or programs by the Grants Funding Coordinator.

• We continue to progress climate change strategies and actions. • Continuation of Council and Community Forums at Palmer, Keyneton, Sedan,

Cambrai and Blanchetown.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D We are in the process of appointing a Procurement Officer to improve processes, efficiencies and savings throughout Council. We are conscious of having good systems and processes in place to ensure best value for money for the purchase of our goods and services. We will also be implementing better Governance Processes and Policies to comply with existing and new legislation. We have advocated for a range of services and facilities for our towns throughout the Council area and will continue to work in partnership with Progress Associations and our Communities to achieve better services. We embarked on various programs with State Agencies to deal with the social disadvantage throughout a number of areas in our Council area and this will be continued. There are always opportunities to improve our services and the Council Directors and myself will continue to do so. My thanks goes to the Council Staff for undertaking the services and projects throughout the area and the Mayor, Councillors, Progress Associations, Community Organisations, Volunteers and Residents for their assistance. Russell Peate CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE The Corporate Services and Finance Department is responsible for rates administration, preparation of financial statements, debtors, creditors, stock control, financial management, financial management reporting, records management, human resources, telecommunication and information technology. The Council received an unqualified audit report from our external auditors which highlights that Council has complied with all financial legislative requirements. We are endeavouring to improve our practices and will be reviewing procurement policies and operations, analysing cost savings and efficiencies and income generation throughout Council operations. Capital expenditure in 2013/14 was $6,490,000. Capital Works included the Waste Transfer Stations at Mannum and Cambrai, and work on a number of roads throughout the Council, including Cascade Road, East Front Road and Morrell Road. Council has renovated the former Mannum Primary School which was purchased for community use to Mid Murray Support Services. Council also purchased the PS Mayflower and continued to assist in the renovation of the PS Canally. Achievements in 2013/2014:

- Renovations to former Mannum Primary School Building for use by Community Groups

- Waste Management rehabilitation for Mannum and Cambrai and new bin banks at Wall Flat and Keyneton

- Processing, archiving and records management of current documents and data. Projects planned in 2014/2015:

- Review of Council’s Strategic Plan - Revaluation of Buildings and Infrastructure - Capital improvements for the Mannum Caravan Park - Review of Long Term Financial Management Plan and Asset Management Plan - Repair Mannum Wharf at Mary Ann Reserve.

Financial Statements Council achieved an operating deficit (before capital revenues) of $2,742,000 in 2013/2014. Factors affecting the operating financial result are the removal of the prepayment of Grants Commission funds. The Operating Surplus/Deficit does not take into account capital revenues and expenditure. The operating surplus/deficit is dependent on depreciation rates used, the policy on capitalisation of assets, and with the use of full cost attribution, the true cost of capitalised assets being recorded. Council revenue is not sufficient to cover all the capital works proposed each year, and loan funds are used to supplement general revenue to undertake these works. The Statement of Cash Flows contained within Council’s Annual Financial Statements shows a cash balance as at 30 June 2014 of (including investment reserves) of $1,291,000. The majority of reserve funds are committed and are expected to be spent in the 2014/2015 financial period.

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CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE CONT’D In assessing Council’s financial position it is appropriate to consider Council’s liabilities in relation to borrowings. Borrowings are used by Council to finance Plant & Machinery purchases, new infrastructure including Buildings and Effluent Drainage Scheme construction, and Landfill Facilities. Council’s total loan debt as at the 30 June 2014 was $8,514,000. Audit Committee The Audit Committee focuses on issues relevant to verifying and safeguarding the integrity of the Council’s financial reporting processes. The Audit Committee operates under the direction of Council. The requirement for Councils to establish Audit Committees came from an amendment to the Local Government Act. The members of the Audit Committee during the reporting period were Cr Inez Bormann (Presiding Officer), Cr David Peake, Cr Ken Sayers, Mayor Dave Burgess as ex officio and David Whitbread as the independent member. Agenda items and reports considered during the period included:

• asset revaluation • budget preparation and reviews • treasury management • draft Annual Business Plan and Budget • review of annual financial statements prior to audit • received interim external audit report • meeting with auditor • internal controls • review of financial policies • review long term financial plan • terms of reference for Audit Committee and work plan • Annual Report • Form of Certification of Financial Statements • Annual review of insurances • WHS & Risk Management report on operations • LGA Financial Sustainability Information Papers • Auditors Management Letter • ICAC Act 2012 • Federal Budget implications for Local Government • Leave Liability of staff • Report on Financial Results (Budget to Actual) for the 2013/14 period • Prudential Management.

Cr Inez Bormann Presiding Officer

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COMMUNITY SERVICES The Mid Murray Council Community Services team has been active throughout the Council area providing services and working with communities to plan, develop and implement a range of programs to address needs in the district. The team covers areas from youth, health, sport and recreation, arts and cultural development, transport, libraries and internet and resource centres. The teams’ achievements have again been recognised outside of the area wining the Heart Foundation’s 2013 Healthy Communities Award (for community under 15,000 population). It was not only awarded the highest honour in this category for South Australia, but also nationally, winning a further $7000 in prize money to reinvest back in to community health initiatives. The Community Services team continues to plan programs and projects throughout the area whilst also actively advocating and lobbying for improved and increased services for the community. Around $690,000 income from external grants or funds from other bodies supported the work of the Community Services team within the Council district. Combined with other income generation around 47% of the total expenditure for the year was from non Council funding. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES The Youth Program has provided events and activities throughout the 2013/2014 financial year which has encouraged young people, and their families, to be active within our community. With a focus on providing unique opportunities and encouraging positive health and wellbeing, the program has continued to successfully service the entire Mid Murray community. The Program has delivered 84 projects this financial year which has provided activities and events to just under 3900 young people. All events and activities were provided to participants at no cost, making it feasible and affordable for local families. The Youth Program continued to fund and coordinate the Mobile Fun Box, a portable skate ramp which frequents local Mid Murray towns on a rotation system and provides an opportunity for skating, scooting and BMX riding. The Youth Program supported National Youth Week 2014, supporting and designing 11 events, including 3 junk art bike rack workshops, 3 professional performances and workshops around the paradox of choice, 3 water fountain projects where local youth engaged and participate in the design of a piece of public artwork, a Skate Jam and an evening where young local musicians had an opportunity to showcase their talents at a public event. Create a Playground equipment was purchased and a custom built trailer built in order to store and transport the equipment to all local education/community groups as per an expression of interest. Developments were made to the Mannum skate park as per the budget bid from elected members which included the purchase and erection of a safety/rules sign, basketball pad and ring including other active games, pad laid for the shelter in preparation for the roof to be installed by the Mannum Lions Club and seating purchased for the shelter.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D In order to respond to Community need whilst also maximising existing assets a review of the Fun 4 YOUth program was undertaken. As a result a greater emphasis on the Fun 4 YOUth van, trailer and associated equipment being made available for use by community groups occurred. Fun 4 YOUth was therefore utilised free of charge at a broad range of community events and operated by volunteers. The Mid Murray Family Connections group (MMFC) was formed in August 2013 in response to the alarming AEDI statistics showing children aged 0-5 in the Mid Murray are developmentally vulnerable – we are second to the Aboriginal lands. The Youth Program, along with OPAL, brought several agencies together who recognised service gaps in the district, and the need for improved communication and partnership opportunities for programs and workers servicing families across the Mid Murray. It was also recognised that the district itself posed many challenges for family support services, due to its rural and remote location and various boundaries for service provision. Other community events and activities facilitated and supported include:

• The Mannum Leisure Centre mural with students from both Cambrai and Mannum engaging with a professional artist.

• Consultation sessions with students in local schools to engage and enquire what it is local young people would like in their community.

• Support with horticulture program. • Lutheran picnic in Mannum – provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. • Launch of Meldanda in Cambrai - provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. • Cambrai School disco - provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. • Teddy Bear’s picnic stall in Mannum. • Kids and Coffee event in Bowhill - provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. • Swan Reach fair day - provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. • Morgan Library Launch and Morgan Community gym opening • Morgan and Mannum Christmas Pageants. • Purchase of two new marquees with branding. • Street smart handbook distributed through schools in Mannum, Swan Reach,

Morgan, Cambrai – funding put toward a booklet for school leavers which equips them with the tools and contacts required.

• Wakeboarding programs facilitated in Blanchetown, Morgan and Mannum with professional Wakeboarder Adam Bruce.

• Keyneton fire event – facilities and marquees provided. • Active family fun day in Mannum with Alfie and stair challenge - provided Fun 4

YOUth facilities. • Safety/rules sign for Blanchetown BMX track and Morgan BMX track and Truro BMX

track. • Purchase of new PA system • Bike rack in Blanchetown purchased and installed for the BMX track • Partnered with OPAL and Healthy Murraylands to fund Pool Supervisor Training for

fourteen local people in Swan Reach in order for them to be trained accordingly to use the local swimming pool.

• Supported Aroona Scouts with the start of Joeys and Cubs in Mannum and supported them with the use of Fun 4 YOUth facilities on many occasions.

• Keyneton Christmas Party – provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. • Keyneton Community Movie night – provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D

• Paddling into the record books Rundle Mall event and Paddling into the record books main event -provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities.

• Cadell Harvest festival – provided Fun 4 YOUth facilities. OPAL The OPAL program has had another excellent year delivering and investing in health initiatives across Mid Murray, and it has delivered in the face of adversity. In May 2013, OPAL staff and Council were advised that the Federal Government would withdraw its commitment of funding from the program at the end of June 2014 (more than $7 million State wide). Initially this was going to see the project end completely, but following some innovative planning and advocacy work by SA Health and Mid Murray Council (now co-funding bodies), the program will continue through to the end of June 2016 – albeit with a limited budget and reduced staff work hours. The OPAL team also won grant funding from the Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to develop family-friendly walking maps around the Mannum community. The Mannum Active Family Walks Map was developed with input from local parents, children and childcare workers and launched in conjunction with a community event. OPAL has also been a driver behind a regional project, partnering with the Coorong District Council and Rural City of Murray Bridge to win a grant from the Office of Recreation and Sport to develop a feasibility study for a proposed Murraylands River Recreation Trail. This $46,000 feasibility project is currently underway, and is set for completion in June 2015. Programs OPAL has invested heavily into supporting local activities which increase physical activity. Some of these include: • Supporting local volunteers and education sites to establish Kindergym programs

across Cadell, Morgan, Swan Reach, Blanchetown and Mannum; • Investing in building local awareness, training, equipment and technology on

Geocaching (this includes a short film designed to promote the activity in Mid Murray);

• Delivering educational shows for children and parents around the 2013 theme Peel, Pour, Pop across four sites in Mid Murray (Truro, Morgan, Mannum and Swan Reach), in conjunction with a in-store campaign partnership project with local supermarkets;

• Running workshops for parents and children on nutrition, including cooking, label reading, lunchbox preparation (e.g. Bowhill kids healthy pancake cooking, make your own muesli and parents cereal label reading);

• Continuing to deliver the successful Edible School Garden Grants program in partnership with Natural Resources – this offers financial grants, education, training and activities to local schools and pre-schools to support children engaging in growing their own food;

• Assisting sports clubs in developing policies around healthy eating and trialling healthy menu options (including the Mannum Football and Netball Club Healthy Eating Policy project);

• Delivering healthy cooking workshops and education sessions with Aboriginal families in partnership with Mannum Community College and PACE;

• Running school cycling safety sessions for students in Morgan and Cadell in conjunction with SAPOL; and

• Supporting local volunteers and early childhood workers to become trained in Eat in Rainbow, and delivering this project across sites.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D Community Events and Sponsorships As a way to ensure community understanding of the program, and support local stakeholders to create healthier habits, OPAL also supports local community events and sponsorships. This year it has included: • Pumpkin cooking workshops, demonstrations and tastings at the Cadell Harvest

Festival; • Make Your Own Muesli workshops at Teddy Bears’ Picnic; • Morgan Library One Card Launch Fender Blender activities; • Swan Reach Community Fair healthy cooking competition, including key appearance

by Natalie Von Bertouch (ex-Australian Netball team captain and Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist);

• Murraylands Aboriginal Health Fair; • Golden Stairs Challenge; • FloatFest and canoe/kayak workshops; • Murraylands APEX Mannum Community Fun Run & Walk; and • Donation of goods for Morgan and Mannum Christmas Pageant showbags. Policy, Planning and Collaborations OPAL also plays a role in advocating for and developing (or revising) new policies and plans across Council, and other key childhood settings, which can have a significant impact on community health. Some of this work has included: • support for the Mid Murray Strategic Bike Plan – and more specifically attracting the

Way2Go program to be delivered in some of our local schools in 2015; • working with Gymnastics SA to create new planning models for Kindergym delivery in

rural and remote areas; • leading (in partnership with Community Development Officer) the establishment and

growth of the Mid Murray Family Connections Network; • membership (as representative) of the AC.Care Communities For Children regional

committee and professional network; • up-skilling and training staff, elected members and community in Healthy Spaces and

Places and designing Nature Play in public spaces; and • Supporting schools and child care centres to develop programs, curriculum plans and

policies which support childhood health outcomes (e.g. physical activity policy, snack policies and more).

Infrastructure OPAL recognises the importance of the built environment in supporting community health, and with this in mind has invested in to minor infrastructure improvements which can create healthier places and spaces. Some of these include nature play equipment, water fountains, public art and bike racks which are located in parks and reserves across Truro, Morgan and Mannum. Marketing, Communication and Media As part of its engagement strategy, and to ensure community is up to date on information, programs and events underway, OPAL invests significant time and resources into strong communication activities across the district. One key project in 2013-14 has been the development of the new OPAL web page, which was designed to support the Council’s new general business website. Other activities include: • Bi-annual ratepayer newsletters • Regular media articles (including community newsletters) • School and kindergarten newsletter submissions • Displays at events and in Council offices – this includes the donation of a major

display area to the Morgan Library which supports promotion of OPAL activities and resources which promote healthy living (e.g. active family loan kits);

• Facebook activity with the Mid Murray Health, Fitness and Youth page; and • Development of local maps and ‘things to do guides’.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D HEALTHY MURRAYLANDS The Healthy Murraylands project commenced in August 2011 and is developing outstanding council, health and community outcomes. Healthy Murraylands, a Healthy Community Initiative funded by the Australian Government is making a positive difference to the lives of predominately unemployed adults in the region. The project has built community capacity by subsidising training for 31 local people to become qualified fitness instructors. The greater number of local instructors is helping to overcoming barriers such as limited access by boosting the number of local healthy lifestyle programs. In addition, greater support for gym volunteers, pool supervisors and Community Foodie volunteers has seen an increase in the use and active participation of our parks, reserves, walking trails, community gyms, pools, gardens and leisure facilities. Healthy Murraylands continued to promote healthy lifestyle messages on local radio, newspapers and newsletters as well as hosting engaging activities such as cooking demonstrations, gardening and pedometer challenges at local shows and events. On a typical day in 2013/2014, Healthy Murraylands was subsidising eight healthy lifestyle sessions ranging from walking groups to senior gym sessions and garden workshops in the region. This equates to twenty five different programs and forty three different sessions on offer weekly. Over one hundred and seventy five residents are participating in and benefiting from these sessions each week. The five Councils of the Murraylands have partnered together to deliver this successful project. They created and in August 2013 adopted a Healthy Murraylands Policy to embed healthy communities into core business to make this work sustainable into the future. Healthy Murraylands funding ceased on 30 May 2014. Despite extensive efforts by Council and the regional leadership team no other external funding has been secured. As a result Council has allocated some funds to continue some limited programs under the Healthy Murraylands banner in 2014/2015. ARTS AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT In partnership with Country Arts SA the Arts and Cultural Development officer has been active working with individuals and groups in communities throughout the Council area. Some of the diverse range of contacts and activities include: • The Community Garden at the new Mannum Community Hub is up and running

thanks to several workshops and the creation of an autonomous steering group. Produce abounds and interest is strong and sustainable.

• 12 Certificate two horticulture students graduated from their Council sponsored course. Many positive responses from both participants and the communities where projects were undertaken.

• Established or maintained external networks; Country Arts, Community Cultural Network and History SA, Barossa Council, Murray Bridge Art Gallery, Regional Tourism.

• Two arts projects completed in Truro, 1. ‘Sandy’s seat’, Country Arts funded healing project and 2. Primary students painted Story Poles to be used as safety bollards outside the school with free poles sourced for the project.

• Began developing web page, Creative Connect for showcasing local artists. • Worked with 2 groups to create yarn bombing explosions in Mannum. • Developed a small community group called the ‘Welcoming Party’ to welcome new

residents to Mannum, create connections and celebrate diversity. Two events were held in the past 12 months with over 50 participants. Thanks to the volunteers of the Welcoming Party group and partners Jester Cruises, OPAL and Mid Murray Support Services.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D • Gave Presentations at various public and community group forums. • Held Grant Writing series of workshops in 3 centres in the 1st week of February,

Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan, total of 17 participants, then followed up a month later with individual consultations on grant applications.

• ‘Renew’ type project for use of empty shops in Mannum stalling due to premises being unavailable, so far. Some still to be contacted.

• Employed a local artist to operate a pop-up portrait workshop at the Teddy Bears’ picnic in October (24 participants), plus two to conduct a flag making workshop at the Mannum Agricultural Show (26 participants).

• Assisted arts convenor to hang pictures at Agricultural Show. • Continued development of the Mannum offices courtyard by having the Council

sponsored Horticulture students install a gifted raised garden bed, then planting out with vegetables and herbs.

• Portraits of the River People Arts project completed (5 months duration) and 2 exhibition openings organised or assisted with. Project concluded with a thank you gathering and photo handout to all participants. Grant funds allowed purchase of a notice board and large suitcase to take the A4 Murray River Gallery exhibition ‘on the road’ through the council area and an extension of the project associated with the Morgan Living River Weekend.

• Contributed advice and funds to Meldanda Arts project – funded by Country Arts SA and opened by representatives of the local Aboriginal custodian.

• Organised an Art Photography workshop for artists – attended by 7 artists. • Offered Challenge grants of $5,000 to 8 towns. The initial four, Swan Reach, Truro,

Tungkillo and Bow Hill having begun with gusto to create Town Identity Statements in conjunction with an artist. The challenge was to match the $5,000 with in-kind materials and labour. It is anticipated at least 2 of the first round of statements to be completed by calendar year end.

• Collaboration with Barossa Council in regard to a ‘Fire Diary’ and information gathering project as a result of the fires experienced in our area.

• Contribution for 3 junk art workshops for Youth week plus youth performance at skate park and some assistance for water fountain art works. In collaboration with OPAL and Community Development Officer for Youth. Mannum Colleges’ bike rack installed at skate park.

• Advised, assisted and contributed to Canally Restoration Committee to develop and present Morgan Living River Weekend in June.

• Purchased stage lighting and sound equipment for lending to halls throughout the council. Used at Skate Jam and Morgan Living River Weekend.

• Applied for grant from Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal to train local people in use of the above equipment. Mandatory for operating same, under the auspices of Mid Murray Support Services as the main provider of community training programmes in the region.

• Held consultation with Purnong Hall Committee re; arts projects to revivify the hall. • Gallery hanging equipment purchased for Sedan hall and Swan Reach gallery spaces

and assistance given to Sedan and Mannum Dock 2014 SALA exhibitions. • Culmination of SALA exhibition at the Wool Shed Gallery, kindly donated by owner Mr

Graham Gaston, 23 local women artists exhibited works over 2 weeks and sold a total of 7 pieces. Attended the SALA openings at the Dock Museum and Sedan Hall.

• Mentored Mannum Community Hub staff member in designing an arts project for the community garden and in (successful) grant application to Country Arts.

• Assisted Mannum kindy to display their childrens’ work at a public space, following my guided tour of the SALA exhibition at the Wool Shed Gallery.

• Participated in a weekend bus trip to the Riverland organised by Adelaide based theatre group and developed a partnership with a Country Arts sponsored Theatre maker with whom I will collaborate in a major project for 2015 based around the stories of the river from Morgan to Mannum.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D • Participated in NAIDOC week celebrations with local Indigenous representatives and

have begun discussions for arts related workshops for next years’ NAIDOC. • Worked with Country Arts and Mullaway Studios (Adelaide) to present a Key

Producer project called @15 in Mannum in late October. 10 local speakers identified and accepted the challenge of presenting 15 slides for 15 seconds each and speaking for a total of 3 minutes and 45 seconds on their interpretation of the topic Bounce, or Resilience.

• Began discussions with neighbouring organisation (in Mount Pleasant) to collaborate in developing an Artisans’ Market for the region and to create an event quarterly alternating at Mannum and Swan Reach, and combined with an Open Mike afternoon run by a local musician, supported by Council.

• Begun researching policies and processes to create a Buskers licence for the region, to revitalise main streets and provide opportunities for our many performing artists.

• Begun investigating landscape options for the main street of Mannum in conjunction with the Main Street Committee.

• Advising and responding to various ideas and concepts proposed by individuals or groups e.g. film night in Sedan, sculpture installation in Nildottie.

MURRAY TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS Murray Transport Connections is a Community Passenger Network (CPN) service funded by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. The program is being delivered by Mid Murray Council (as the host agency) in partnership with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. We are striving towards establishing our service as a central point of contact for the transport needs of our communities. In our 3rd year of operation, we operate under the following key objectives: • Murray Transport Connections links people who require transport with those who

provide transport. • Murray Transport Connections is a central point of contact for transport information in

the Mid Murray Council and Rural City of Murray Bridge regions. • Murray Transport Connections can coordinate transport options for eligible residents. • Murray Transport Connections can provide ad-hoc transport as a last resort for

eligible residents where no other transport is available in the region. The aim of all CPNs is to assist frail aged, people with disabilities and transport disadvantaged* South Australians to access services, facilities and social activities that enable them to participate to a greater degree in the life of their community. * Transport disadvantage exists when a person cannot access transport to maintain

their quality of life and participate in their local community. Specifically it is when someone is: • unable to access public transport due to distance, mobility and/or availability

of services; and • unable to drive him/herself; and • unable to access another person to transport them.

We also aim to support the community to make better use of existing passenger transport services (public transport) in the region.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D Murray Transport Connections Highlights and achievements in 2013 -2014: • Host a Transport Advisory Group that meets quarterly. Members represent a broad

range of service providers and consumers, and through participation in the group, contribute to our knowledge of transport gaps, issues and opportunities, and influence future plans/directions for community transport in our region.

• Participate in networking, information and education sessions on a regular basis. We conduct presentations promoting the CPN and transport services to community groups, for example: Murraylands Men’s Shed, Parkinson’s Support Group, Senior Citizens clubs, U3A, local Progress Associations, retirement villages.

• Coordinate bookings for the Coorong Coaches Medical Bus service for Rural City of Murray Bridge transport disadvantaged residents. We coordinated a total of 541 medical bus trips in the 2013 -2014 financial year.

• Provide Transport as a Last Resort to assist transport disadvantaged residents, where no other options available. We have a brokerage agreement (MOU) between Murray Transport Connections and the two local Taxi Services, and also have brokered local service providers to assist with ad hoc transport in areas where no taxi services are available. This is funded through a recurrent grant from our funding body, and with additional funding from both Councils in our region.

• Provide funding for once-off Regional Transport Projects including: o a small once-off grant to Murray Mallee Consumer Advisory Group (CAG) for

their community bus, available for use by not for profit community groups within Mannum and surrounding areas; to help cover costs to keep bus running

o a new rail and electric step in Council’s Morgan bus to make it more easily accessible for transport disadvantaged residents and users in the Morgan/Cadell region

o Mid Murray Tours and Ridley Lions to provide occasional outings for socially isolated and/or transport disadvantaged residents in the Mid Murray Council area, Nildottie/Swan Reach area

o short term transport assistance for a group of socially isolated residents in the Upper Mid Murray Council region, through a brokerage agreement with Waikerie Health Services (until the new Mid Murray Support Service HACC funded social transport project is established)

o trialling a “Mannum Around The Town” responsive dial-a-ride bus service – offering once a fortnight, subsidised bus trips to transport disadvantaged residents in Mannum (trial ran for 4 months).

• Collaboration with other local service providers e.g. with Mid Murray Support Service to submit a HACC grant application, approved in December 2013, to provide Social Transport in the Upper Mid Murray region. This is a recurrent funding arrangement, and covers the cost of leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle, plus a paid driver, to help fill the gaps in transport services for over 65’s, with a particular focus on social support in the region.

• CPN Coordinator (Karyn Baker) attends quarterly Australian Community Transport Association (ACTA) meetings as an SA representative for the CPN Network. The National peak body has actively encouraged each state to establish its own state-based peak body, who will then become members of ACTA. The two state reps have successfully taken on the challenge of establishing a peak body for South Australia.

• CPN Coordinator (Karyn Baker) has had an active role in helping to establish a new peak body, the South Australian Community Transport Association (SACTA) incorporated in September 2013. Karyn is a member of the sacta steering committee as Communications Officer, with responsibility for promoting the new association through regular newsletters, and developing a new website: www.sacta.org.au. SACTA has the following aims:

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D

o to provide a united voice for SA Community Transport Providers at a National level (through membership with the Australian Community Transport Association)

o to promote best practice and innovative community transport options o to source new projects, studies and research to share with members o to provide a forum for information sharing and networking.

Murray Transport Connections will maintain its current level of service, and work towards increasing its capacity and being responsive to local needs by collaborating with local service providers and the community, and through trialling new services in 2014/2015.

LIBRARY SERVICES Mid Murray Council has continued to support library services in Mannum, Morgan, Swan Reach, Cambrai and Blanchetown. Morgan library is now a stand alone facility while all other libraries operate as school and community libraries in partnership with the local school apart from the small library located within the Blanchetown Internet Centre. Morgan Library has been a stand alone public library for a complete financial year now (July 2013) and statistics, budget line and feedback show this was the right move. Morgan library stock is now being issued throughout SA as part of the One Card system and activity has increased both through local community patronage and visitor use. We were able to collect $15,141 through a range of incentive schemes and grants in the last financial year which helped to offset the additional costs for training and extended opening hours. Morgan Library has once again been commended (by South Australian Public Libraries Board) for its service provision, records management and borrowing rates per capita. The three school and community libraries joined Morgan and other libraries around the state as they transferred over the ‘One Card’ library management system in 2014. MANNUM LEISURE CENTRE The Mannum Leisure Centre again provided a range of programs and activities for people in Mannum and the surrounding areas. The centre has a large gym area and modern cardio room. Implementation of the new Business and Operational Plan for the Mannum Leisure Centre has resulted in an exceptional turnaround in all aspects of the business. The appearance of the Centre through a prominent mural on the outside and a modernised foyer area has assisted the visual appeal of the building for a relatively small investment. An increase in sports programs such as having junior and men’s basketball competitions for the first time in over 10 years along with a variety of new fitness programs has created a real buzz in the Centre. Delivery of a 24/7 gym with refreshed equipment has allowed members access when they need it in a fully equipped gym packed with modern apparatus. These factors combined with a warm and welcoming environment plus improved marketing and governance has seen a net improvement to Council by around $89,000 in the first year of the business model. Whilst these results are significant, it has been identified that further and continuous improvement in the Centre’s operation can result in further savings and more income generated for Council and the community.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D SWIMMING POOLS Council owns and operates the Cambrai Swimming Pool which is a valued community asset servicing the great Cambrai and Sedan area. Under agreement with the Mannum Community College Council was once again able to open the pool to the general public over the swimming season. Additionally Council provided other support including the training of local people in the Swan Reach area to assist the Swan Reach area school pool to be available to the public over summer. INTERNET AND RESOURCE CENTRES In order to support community needs Mid Murray Council continues to operate an Internet and Resource Centre in Blanchetown. The centre is managed by a committee comprised of Council and community representatives and a part time coordinator is also supported by a team of local volunteers. The centre is a hub for internet access, links to services such as Centrelink and Mission Australia and in active in the production and distribution of the local community newsletter the Blanchetown Bulletin. Council also actively supports the Morgan Internet and Recourse Centre which is operated by a management committee and a part time coordinator and volunteers. Council provides cash and in-kind support to the operation of the centre which provides similar services to Blanchetown. HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM Mid Murray Council participates in the Federal Governments Department of Health and Ageing Home Assistance Scheme, which provides funding to Council to assist the frail aged and younger disabled remain in their own homes by providing home assistance help in the form of lawn mowing, gardening, provision of support rails, access ramps etc. In 2013/14 90 clients were assisted.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Council’s Development & Environmental Services Section based at Cambrai encompasses the following main areas of responsibility:- • Development

- Development assessment - Policy planning - Building control - Building fire safety - Illegal development/compliance

• Public and Environmental Health

- Immunisation - Health services and inspection - Mosquito control - Wastewater (septic) installation/approvals - Regulation and monitoring of swimming pools - Legionella monitoring - Liquor licences

• Food

- Food premises inspections - Food sampling/education

• Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS)

- Coordination of Council’s CWMS installation programme - CWMS Maintenance

• Regulatory Services

- General Inspection - Dogs - Parking - Fire Prevention.

Development Development Plan Review Programme Under the Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008, each Council is required to have, and maintain, a Development Plan. The Development Plan is the property of the Minister for Planning, however it is the responsibility of the Council to periodically review the Development Plan through the Section 30 Review process, and both Council and the Minister have the power to amend the Development Plan through the Development Plan Amendment process. Continual updating of the Development Plan is vitally important to ensure the policy is tailored to take account of current issues and provides for “best outcome” developments through the development assessment process.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D Council’s current Development Plan Amendment programme consists of the following: Strengthening Basin Communities (SBC) River Murray Zone Development Plan Amendment Purpose – To resolve several zoning anomalies, reduce the scope of the Recreation and Tourism Policy Area, and align the Development Plan with the Regional NRM Plan. Status – Development Plan Amendment currently with the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure and the Minister for Planning for approval to release the Development Plan Amendment for public consultation. Strengthening Basin Communities (SBC) Integrated Water Management Plans Development Plan Amendment Purpose – To include mapping of the water resource areas within the Development Plan and incorporate additional policy relating to the efficient use of water resources. Status – Public and Agency Consultation Complete. Development Plan Amendment currently with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and the Minister for Planning for approval. Mannum Marina (Mannum Waters) Development Plan Amendment – Stage 2 Purpose – To rezone the north eastern portion of the Mannum Waters site to allow for further development. Status – Currently on hold pending further investigations. Heritage Places Development Plan Amendment Purpose – To provide for recognition and protection of places of heritage value within the Council district. Status – Statement of Intent approved. Statement of Investigations and planning policy currently being drafted. Section 29 Amendment Purpose – To fix several anomalies with the planning policy that was introduced through the River Murray Zone Minor Amendments Development Plan Amendment. Status – Currently waiting on the final drafting process to be completed prior to the Amendment being submitted for the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and Minister for Planning for assessment and approval.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee Council has a Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Cr KP Myers Committee Members Cr JL Howie

Mayor DJ Burgess Cr KE Yeates Cr IK Bormann Cr JW Hall Cr DJ Peake The Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee’s prime role is to provide input and advice to Council in relation to Planning and Development Policy issues. The Committee has met on five occasions working through Council’s extensive Development Plan Review Programme. Development Assessment Panel In accordance with the requirements of the Development Act, Council has a Development Assessment Panel comprising the following members:- Presiding Member Mr Bruce Ballantyne Council Members Cr Mardi Jennings (resigned 9 October 2013) Cr Peter Raison Cr Brian Taylor Cr Inez Bormann (appointed 14 October 2013) Independent Members Mr Graham Gaston

Mr David Hughes Mr James Miller.

The Development Assessment Panel’s prime role is the assessment of certain development applications and the reporting of development trends to Council. Council has no authority or involvement in terms of decisions made by the Development Assessment Panel. Development Assessment In excess of ninety five percent of development applications processed under the Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008 were dealt with by Council staff under delegated authority. The remaining applications were assessed by Council’s Development Assessment Panel and/or the Development Assessment Commission.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D

TOTAL 2013/2014 TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT NUMBER VALUE

Dwellings 98 $16,523,521 Dwelling Additions/Attachments (verandahs, carports etc) 100 $1,259,171

Domestic Garages 84 $738,593 Farm Buildings (implement sheds, hay sheds, animal husbandry etc) 29 $594,354

Commercial/Industrial Development (larger scale) 23 $33,031,222

Other (community buildings, boat ramps, tanks, swimming pools, emergency dredging etc)

96 $1,520,890

Land Division 27 Total 457 $53,667,751

Application Statistics

The Development Act allows for an appeal to be lodged (under certain circumstances) with the Environment, Resources and Development Court by persons aggrieved by a decision of Council in relation to a development proposal.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D Illegal Development/Compliance Instances of illegal development continue to occur throughout the Mid Murray Council district, predominantly within shack settlement areas. State Government agencies are no longer undertaking compliance functions relating to development approvals where they are the approving authority. Proactive compliance inspections associated with completed developments have not occurred within this reporting period which is unavoidable due to the complexity and time consuming nature of such functions, current staff resources, geographical area and number of shack sites areas (some 52 in total). Staff have responded only to reports of illegal development as required. Building Fire Safety Committee The Mid Murray Council Building Fire Safety Committee, established under the Development Act has met on three occasions during 2013/2014, two times for meetings and once for inspections. Three inspections were carried out to determine compliance with building fire safety requirements (this does not include a number of follow up inspections). Public and Environmental Health Council’s Environmental Health Officers continued to administer the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 to ensure:- • Approval and inspection of onsite wastewater systems • Monitoring and testing of public swimming pools and spas • Monitoring of cooling towers and warm water systems • Inspection and monitoring of hairdressing and beauty salons • Inspection and eradication of European wasp nests • Provision of immunisation clinics for the public as well as for school students • Approval of liquor licences • Management of the operation and maintenance of Council’s 31 CWMS. • Management of the operation and maintenance of Department of Environment, Water

& Natural Resources 4 River Vessel Pumpout facilities • Installation of public amenities i.e. toilet blocks • Coordination of the drumMuster program • Inspection of food premises • Promotion of food safety • Control of mosquitoes and public health pests • Following up communicable disease outbreaks. Following the implementation of the SA Public Health Act 2011, gazetted on 16 June 2013, Environmental Health Officers roles have changed substantially. Given the increased complexity of the new legislation along with the further burden of additional responsibilities, Council’s Environmental Health Officers will continue to prioritise their workload so that public health is not compromised.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D Food Act Council has 169 food premises in the area which includes a number of sporting and community groups which provide occasional or ad hoc food services. 64 temporary food premises were approved during the reporting period. 157 food safety inspections were conducted by Council’s Environmental Health Officers and all food businesses were provided with regular food safety information and updates through a quarterly newsletter that is sent out to all food businesses. Council, in conjunction with TAFE SA, held several food safety training sessions. Council provides a free food safety training program called “I’m Alert” to all of its ratepayers which is located on Council’s website. Immunisation Council’s Environmental Health Officers have continued to coordinate Council’s monthly immunisation clinics held at Cambrai, Swan Reach, Blanchetown, Morgan, Truro and Mannum. Council continues to provide flu vaccines to staff annually along with Hepatitis B & tetanus vaccines to at risk staff. Council also continues to provide school immunisation clinics for Hepatitis B, Gardasil, Boostrix and Chicken Pox to the Mannum Community College, Swan Reach Area School and Cambrai Area School. This financial year Council provided vaccinations to residents and staff through 30 clinics. Wastewater Management During the 2013/2014 reporting period, Council received 71 wastewater management system applications, approved 80 applications and undertook 62 inspections in relation to these applications. Following the implementation of the new SA Health On-site Wastewater Systems Code in April 2013, Council’s Environmental Health Officers now deal with all wastewater applications including the new types of systems such as worm farms and composting toilets. This has placed additional burden on Environmental Health staff within Council. Council is currently in control of 31 Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) which are located in shack areas where there are five or more shack sites as per Council’s Development Plan. Council has 2 dedicated CWMS Maintenance Officers that service and maintain all CWMS treatment plants, attends callouts and collect effluent samples.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D The locations of the installed schemes are: Big Bend Blanchetown Bolto Reserve Bowhill Brenda Park/Morphett Flat Caloote Landing Caurnamont Five Mile (Kia Marina) Greenways Landing Idyll Acres Julanker/Younghusband

Holdings Kroehns Landing

Lake Carlet Marks Landing Morgan Caravan Park Neeta North North Punyelroo North West

Bend/Beaumonts Old Teal Flat Pelican Point Pellaring Flat Rob Loxton Road, Walker Flat

Scotts Creek Scrubby Flat

Seven Mile South Punyelroo Swan Reach Teal Flat The Rocks Truro Walker Flat Council continues to provide a desludging program to 13 of these schemes that have septic tanks. Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) Advisory Committee Council has a CWMS Advisory Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Mayor DJ Burgess Council Representatives Cr KP Myers

Cr PJ Milsom Cr KB Sayers Cr JW Hall Cr PJ Raison

Holiday Home Area Representatives Mrs D Prust Mr S Nicolson

Mr B Fraser Mr T Donaldson Mr M Dyson

The Committee’s function is to oversee Council’s CWMS programme and make recommendation to Council in relation to a range of associated issues. The Advisory Committee has met on three occasions during the report period. River Vessel Pump Out Facilities Council maintains the following River Vessel Pump Out facilities on behalf of the State Government:- o Swan Reach River Vessel Pump Out Facility o Blanchetown River Vessel Pump Out Facility o Morgan River Vessel Pump Out Facility o Walker Flat River Vessel Pump Out Facility.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D General Public and Environmental Health Issues Council has continued to provide the following services relating to public health:- • Mosquito Management Program – Council contracts the University of SA to undertake a

surveillance program of trapping adult mosquitoes, identifying larvae breeding sites and some mosquito treatment. Council also further treats sites as identified by the contractors to be a breeding site for mosquitoes.

• Immunisation Program – Council employs an Immunisation Nurse to assist with the provision of the childhood and school immunisation programs along with staff vaccinations.

• drumMuster Program – This is run in conjunction with AgSafe on an ongoing basis at 4 transfer stations.

• European Wasp Nest Eradication – Council destroyed 1 nest during the reporting period. • Day to Day Environmental Health Activities – Inspection of swimming pools, spas, food

premises, insanitary conditions, wastewater systems, promotion of food safety, auditing of manufactured high risk systems for legionella and approval of liquor licenses.

• Following the implementation of the SA Public Health Act 2011 in June 2013, Environmental Health Officers deal with a more diverse range of issues and complaints.

Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Injury Management Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme (LGAWCS) undertook an objective appraisal of Council’s WHS systems, this was conducted by an external Auditor in October 2013. Areas of improvement were identified and action plans developed, with a focus on the development of the Work Health Safety and Injury Management Strategic Plan for 2014-2016. Council continues to embrace and implement the continuous improvement philosophy by utilising the LGAWCS ‘One System’ documentation. Risk Management Through proactive management and maintenance of Council’s assets, infrastructure and facilities Council’s exposure to liability continues to be minimised. Council plans and programs continue to be formulated utilising AS31000 Risk Management – principle and guidelines. In May 2014 a Risk Management profile exercise was undertaken by the Local Government Mutual Liability Scheme in contrast to the previous Risk Management Review. This profile exercise enabled an evaluation of the progress achieved in the 2013 Risk Management Action Plan and formulation of an action plan for continuous improvement in 2014.

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D Dog and Cat Management Act Council’s responsibility for management of dogs is stated under Section 26 of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. In accordance with this Section, Council is required to administer and enforce the provisions of the Act relating to dogs within its area and for that purpose must –

(a) maintain a register of dogs containing the information required by the Dog & Cat Management Board that is to be readily available for public inspection; and

(b) ensure that the Board is provided with information contained in the register as required by the Board from time to time; and

(c) appoint a suitable person to be Registrar; and (d) make satisfactory arrangements for issuing and replacing certificates of registration

and registration discs; and (e) appoint at least one full-time dog management officer or make other satisfactory

arrangements for the exercise of the functions and powers of dog management officers; and

(f) make satisfactory arrangements for the detention of dogs seized under this Act. Mid Murray Council complies with these requirements. Council sends out reminder notices to dog owners every year in July reminding them of their obligations under the Act and requesting that they renew their dog registration. During this report period, Council has maintained a full time General Inspector and part time weekend General Inspector, both whom are authorised Dog Control Officers. Within this period, Council’s Inspectors wrote to every dog owner, not renewing their dog registrations prior to the legislative dates, and issued expiation notices to those who had failed or refused to renew their dog registrations. This has resulted in an increase of expiations issued for breaches of the Dog & Cat Management Act, 1995, but more importantly, an increase in the number of dogs registered, and an increase in the number of dogs found wandering at large, and as a result of being registered, being returned to their registered owners. The following Dog & Cat Statistics for 2013/14 are provided. Dog & Cat Statistics for 2013/14 Description Number Number of dogs registered 2680 Number of official barking dog complaints received 68 Number of wandering dog complaints 215 Number of dogs collected and returned to owner before impounded 45 Total number of dogs impounded 51 Total number of dogs impounded and subsequently returned to owner 34 Number of reports of dog harassment to humans 1 Number of reports of dog attacks on humans 8 Number of reports of dog harassment to animals 0 Number of reports of dog attacks on animals 17 Number of Dog Management Officers 2.5 Number of cat complaints 2 Number of registered business involving dogs 17 Total income from dog registrations $71,048 Total number of expiations 100 Total income from expiations $8,784

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D Fire Prevention Council employs three qualified Fire Prevention Officers as required under Section 105B of the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005. Section 105C of the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005 describes the functions of a Fire Prevention Officer as:-

a) to assess the extent of bushfire hazards within the relevant Council area; b) to assist the Council in providing advice and information to any bushfire management

committee whose area incorporates any part of the relevant Council area in connection with the preparation or review of the committee’s Bushfire Management Area Plan;

c) to provide advice to owners of property in respect of bushfire prevention and management;

d) to carry out any other function assigned to the fire prevention officer by the regulations.

The Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005 requires membership of Bushfire Management Committees by State and Federal Departments including Councils. Council’s Manager – Regulatory Services is Council’s representative on the Murray Mallee Bushfire Management Committee. This Committee is actively working to ensure the district is bushfire ready and address many of the problems previously experienced with State and Federal land parcels. The Council’s Fire Prevention Officers undertake the following activities to ensure they meet all of the requirements under the Act:-

• conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with Section 105F, 105G & 105H of the Act;

• attend CFS Group meetings (5 different Groups) to ensure effective communications between the fire service and Council fire prevention planning and mitigation strategies;

• undertake an enforcement role by issuing expiations for relevant breaches to the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005;

• undertake development and implementation of fire mitigation strategies consistent with the Murray Mallee Bushfire Management Plan;

• oversee the implementation of Council’s Fire Prevention Work Plan to meet the requirements outlined in the Bushfire Management Plan;

• provide weekly fuel curing and fuel loading data consistent with the CFS fuel curing policy;

• assist the CFS with the management of Authorised Officers and the issuing of Schedule 9 & 10 Permits, within the Council area;

• actively participate in the CFS education programs being delivered to the community and deliver the CFS key messages each year;

• ensure that current bushfire management strategies are integrated into all relevant Council policy and procedures, to ensure that all areas of Council meet their legislative requirements as outlined in the Fire & Emergency Services Act and Regulations 2005.

For this report period, the Fire Danger Season was extreme in comparison to previous years with history identifying substantial fires within the Eden Valley, Sedan, Cambrai and Rockleigh areas. The involvement of Council’s Fire Prevention Officers within the Eden Valley, Sedan & Cambrai fire was limited, however some excellent work involving community meetings, individual property visits and mitigation was undertaken by Council’s Fire Prevention Officers within the Rockleigh area. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mid Murray Council – Annual Report 2013/14 Page 32

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DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CONT’D As a result of the Rockleigh fires, Council’s Fire Prevention Officers have developed an excellent working partnership with those officers from the Rural City of Murray Bridge, involving workload and cost sharing with all community fire prevention works undertaken in this area. Once again the relatively high rain fall experienced in 2014 has resulted in a dramatic increase of fuel loads throughout the entire Council district, with the fire danger prognosis for the forthcoming Fire Danger Season predicted to be a concern once again for all involved within Fire Prevention Services. Disability Access Review Advisory Committee Council has a Disability Access Review Advisory Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Cr KP Myers Council Representatives Mayor DJ Burgess Cr PJ Raison Cr KE Yeates Community Representatives Mrs J Dettloff Ms A Devitt-Lansom Mr J Moss The Advisory Committee’s prime role is to make recommendations to Council on a range of disability access issues and oversee the implementation of Council’s Disability Access Action Plan. The Advisory Committee has met on two occasions during the report period. Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee Council has an Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Cr KP Myers Council Representatives Cr PJ Milsom Cr IK Bormann Cr BJ Taylor Cr DJ Peake Community Representatives Mr G Smith Mrs K Schmid The Advisory Committee’s prime role is to make recommendations to Council on a range of issues but not limited to:- • Community Land Management Plans – review and implementation • Land dedication issues • Budget expenditure relating to reserves maintenance and upgrading • Open space and recreation strategy development • Reserve/open space management issues • Reserve/open space grant applications. The Advisory Committee has met on one occasion during the report period.

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WORKS Mid Murray Council spans an area of 6,273 square kilometres incorporating 3,383 kilometres of road which are maintained by a workforce operating from Works Depots at Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan. A significant road reconstruction and maintenance programme continued throughout the 2013/14 financial year with various projects completed including the following. Cascade Road Major restoration and repair works were undertaken following significant flood damage caused by extreme climatic conditions in December 2010.

Cascade Road Flood Damage The reconstruction works were completed over a 2,200 metres section and included the construction of seven major culvert crossings and a realigned pavement built to a width of 10 metres and sealed to a width of 7.4 metres. Geotextiles and large rock were installed in lateral drains and watercourses.

Cascade Road Reconstruction

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WORKS CONT’D East Front Road The final 2,200 metres at the eastern end was reconstructed to a width of 10 metres and sealed to a width of 7.4 metres. Line marking and significant signage were installed over the completed section. Morrell Road Shoulders In conjunction with the Karoonda East Murray Council road shoulders were widened by up to 2 metres and sealed to a width of 500mm on each side of the road giving an improved carriageway sealed and line marked to a width of 7.2 metres. Other resheeting projects included:

• Black Heath Road at Tungkillo • Lucas Road near Mount Pleasant • Boden Road, Lanosa Road, Pollards Road and Richards Road at Morgan • Quast Road at Punthari • Western Boundary Road at Mannum.

Stormwater Construction Stormwater construction works were undertaken in Swan Reach, Sedan and Mannum. Tree Trimming Significant tree trimming works were undertaken throughout the district utilising specialist contract equipment. Significant lengths of Murraylands Road, Mallee Road, Black Hill Road and Caloote Road were included in the programme. Foothpath Construction Footpath upgrades were undertaken in:-

• Adelaide Road, Mannum • High Street, Morgan • Anzac Avenue, Swan Reach.

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WORKS CONT’D Waste Management Council’s Waste Management Services continue to undergo major changes and development, much of it with the assistance of funding through Zero Waste SA. In 2013/14 the following works were completed:

1. Capping and revegetation of Mannum Landfill site 2. Completion of Waste Transfer Station facility construction at Morgan, Truro and

Cambrai 3. Completion of Resource Recovery Centre at Mannum.

Mannum Resource Recovery Centre

Mannum Landfill Capping & Revegetation Council’s Kerbside Waste Management Program consists of a two-bin system. One for household putrescible waste and one for recyclables. Kerbside collection service applies to all township areas within the district. Holiday homes and rural areas are services by a bin bank system.

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WORKS CONT’D Current and future works include: 1. Construction of Waste Transfer Station facilities at Cadell, Blanchetown and Swan

Reach. Further funding has been sourced through Zero Waste SA for this work. 2. Capping of old Cambrai Landfill. 3. Construction of Waste Transfer Station facility at Tungkillo.

Cadell Transfer Station Blanchetown Transfer Station

Swan Reach Transfer Station

Council continues to participate in the National drumMuster Program. Residents are now able to deposit eligible containers at designated Waste Transfer Station facilities throughout the year, not just a one week period as previously implemented. Council continues its association with the Australian & New Zealand Recycling Platform (TechCollect) to collect E-waste product at all waste transfer station facilities. Residents are able to deposit E-waste at transfer stations for free which is then conveyed to Council’s central collection point at Cambrai. TechCollect arrange collection from the site at no cost to Council.

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COUNCIL CONTROLLED COMMUNITY COMMITTEES The main role of community committees established by Council is to control and manage Council property that has significant community use, or to carry out a project on behalf of the Council. The committee works under a management agreement established by Council. Mannum Leisure Centre Management Committee:- The committee has the primary role of maintaining and managing the Mannum Leisure Centre situated at 51 Adelaide Road, Mannum. The Centre consists of a Gymnasium, Squash Courts, Indoor Basketball Stadium, Senior Citizens Rooms and Conference Facilities. Mannum Dock Museum Board:- The committee has been created to establish and maintain a Museum for the purpose of – (1) the preservation, display and enjoyment by the public of artefacts and memorabilia of

heritage significance to the area and region, with special emphasis on the history of the River Murray;

(2) the promotion and dissemination of information concerning the history of the area and the region from a geographical, geological, botanical, agricultural, commercial, human or other perspective;

(3) the promotion of tourism for the purposes of the Museum and the encouragement of public attendance at the Museum.

An iconic possession of Council under the control of the Board is the fully operational steam driven paddlesteamer “PS Marion”. As well as being the focal point of the Museum, the PS Marion went on a limited number of cruises and promotional work on the River Murray. Morgan Museum Committee:- The committee operates and maintains the Morgan Museum facilities. The committee has been busy restoring and upgrading museum facilities with financial assistance from Council. During the year substantial work was undertaken on replanking the hull of the PS Canally as part of the Council and Community project to restore the boat to an operating paddlesteamer. Mannum Caravan Park Committee:- The committee manages the Mannum Caravan Park, located on Purnong Road at Mannum. The profits from the Caravan Park are used to fund capital improvements to the Park and to provide contributions for the PS Marion and for local tourism promotions. Blanchetown Health and Aged Care Centre Committee:- The committee manages and maintains the Blanchetown Community Health Centre, situated at Egerton Street, Blanchetown and the Community Health Bus which is driven by volunteer drivers. Swan Reach Community Health Centre Committee:- The committee manages “Robert Taylor House”, which is the Swan Reach Community Health Centre, located at Nildottie Road, Swan Reach.

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COUNCIL CONTROLLED COMMUNITY COMMITTEES CONT’D Joint Councils Plant Arrangement:- The Mid Murray Council and The District Council of Karoonda East Murray have an established agreement for the purpose of making more economic and efficient use of those items of plant and equipment required for the carrying out of works and other undertakings. The Management Body is comprised of three representatives from each of the Councils. The Annual Financial Statements for 2012/2013 for the Body are included at Appendix 4. Collier Park Management Committee:- The committee manages and maintains the Collier Park Oval grounds and buildings in Palmer.

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STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL Full Council Full Council, consisting of the Mayor and eleven Councillors, is the decision making body on all policy matters. Ordinary meetings of the Council were held at Cambrai on the second Monday of every month (except public holidays when meetings were held on the following day). Members of the public are welcome to attend all Council meetings. Standing Committees Council has two Standing Committees, the Audit Committee and the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee. Members of the public are welcome to attend all Committee meetings. Agendas and Minutes Agendas of all full Council and Standing Committees are placed on public display in the Council’s offices and on Council’s website no less than three days prior to those meetings. Minutes are placed on display within five days of the meeting. Decision Making Structure of Council The Elected Member body determines the policies of Council. Staff draft policies in consultation with relevant stakeholders including the community, and the Elected Members consider the policies, make amendments if required, and decide if these policies should be adopted. The Elected Members represent the community and their identified needs for services, facilities and projects. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for carrying out the decisions of Council. Works and Services can only be carried out in accordance with the adopted budget or motions of Council. The administration of Council is divided into four Sections, namely Works; Corporate Services and Finance; Community Services and Environmental Services. A Director is in charge of each section and reports to the Chief Executive Officer. Delegations The Chief Executive Officer and other officers have the delegated authority from Council to make decisions on a number of specified administrative and policy matters. These delegations are listed in the Policy Manual and are reviewed annually by Council. The Council makes decisions that direct and/or determine its activities and functions. Such decisions include the approval of works and services to be undertaken, and the resources which are to be allocated to such works and services. Council also delegates power to the Development Assessment Panel relating to assessment and determination of development applications.

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SERVICES FOR THE COMMUNITY Council makes decisions on policy issues relating to services that are provided for members of the public. These services currently include:- Roads/Footpaths/Kerbing Traffic Control Devices Cemeteries Car Parks Street Tree Planting Garbage Collection and Disposal Parks and Reserves Community Centres Immunisation Programs Parking Controls Dog Control Effluent Drainage Schemes Environmental Health Matters Recreational/Sporting Facilities Community Halls Fire Protection & Prevention Stormwater Drainage Parking Bays/Street Closures Street Lighting Day Care Centre/Activities Street Sweeping Litter Bins Public Toilets Public Library Playground Equipment Boat Ramps Planning Policy

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Council Meetings Members of the public have a number of opportunities to put forward their views on particular issues before Council. These are:- (1) Deputations - With the permission of the Mayor, a member of the public can address

a committee or the Council personally or on behalf of a group of residents or ratepayers.

(2) Petitions - Written petitions can be addressed to the Council on any issue within the Council's jurisdiction.

(3) Written Requests - A member of the public can write to the Council on any Council policy, activity or service.

(4) Elected Members - Members of the public can contact their elected members of Council to discuss any issue relevant to Council.

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION The Council consults with its residents on particular issues which affect them as per the following examples:-

• Residents are notified of some development applications requiring the approval of

Council. When an application is publicly notified residents have the opportunity to make a representation to the Development Assessment Panel and dependant on the type of development personally address the Development Assessment Panel before a decision is made.

• Holding elector meetings when required. • Councillors and staff are available at appropriate times to assist with enquiries

and information. • Council produces newsletters which are distributed with the quarterly rates

notices and copies are available from the Council offices. • Council information is provided to the various community newsletters.

INFORMATION STATEMENT An Information Statement is available as a separate document in accordance with requirements, and the contents are also included in this Annual Report. The Council is pleased to comply with the legislation and welcomes enquiries. An up-dated Information Statement will be published at least every 12 months.

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ACCESS TO COUNCIL DOCUMENTS Documents Available for Inspection The following documents are available for public inspection at the Council offices free of charge. Members of the public may purchase copies of these documents. Council Agenda; Council Minutes; Standing Committee Agendas; Standing Committee Minutes; Policy Manual; Strategic Plan; Budget Statement; Annual Report; Council By-laws; Annual Financial Statements; Development Plans;, Planning Applications by Consent; Planning Application Register; Building Application Register; Register of Elected Members Allowances and Benefits; Register of Employees' Salaries, Wages and Benefits; Register of Elected Members’ Interests; Assessment Book; Register of Fees and Charges levied by Council; and Record of Delegations. Other Information Requests Requests for other information not included above will be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1991. Under this legislation, an application fee must be forwarded with the completed request form as provided for in Section 13, unless the applicant is granted an exemption. Should the applicant require copies of any documents inspected pursuant to a Freedom of Information request, charges may apply. Freedom of Information request forms should be addressed to: The Freedom of Information Officer Mid Murray Council P O Box 28 MANNUM SA 5238 Forms are available at the Council office or via Council’s website. Applications will be responded to as soon as possible within the statutory 30 days of Council receiving the properly completed Freedom of Information request form, together with the application and fees.

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION APPLICATIONS AND STATEMENT The Freedom of Information Statement is published annually by the Mid Murray Council in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1991. An information document is available as a separate document in accordance with requirements and the contents are also included in this Annual Report. The Council is pleased to comply with the legislation and welcomes enquiries. An updated Information Statement will be published at least every 12 months. The Mid Murray Council received twenty Freedom of Information applications for the 2013/2014 financial year. In summary: Number of Applications 20 Access granted in full 9 Access granted in part 11 Application transferred 0 Access refused 0 AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL RECORDS A member of the public may gain access to Council documents to make amendments concerning their personal affairs by making a request under the Local Government Act. A member of the public may then request a correction to any information about themselves that is incomplete, incorrect, misleading or out of date. To gain access to these Council records, a member of the public must complete a Freedom of Information request form as indicated above outlining the records that they wish to inspect. ENROLMENT – COUNCIL ELECTORS ROLL All persons, registered on the House of Assembly Electoral Roll and resident in the Council area are enrolled on Council’s Electoral Roll. Ratepayers who are not on the State Electoral roll for the Mid Murray Council area and wish to vote in Council elections need to apply for inclusion on the Council Voters’ Roll before each periodic election. Council sent letters to all ratepayers not on the Council’s Electoral Roll advising them that if they wish to vote in the 2014 Council elections they must apply for enrolment. Bodies corporate and groups of persons can also apply for voting entitlements and nominate a designated person who will vote on their behalf. Resident persons not on the House of Assembly Electoral Roll, may make an application to Council for inclusion on the Electoral Roll. This person must be above the age of eighteen years.

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ENROLMENT – COUNCIL ELECTORS ROLL CONT’D Voters’ Rolls are brought up-to-date whenever an election or poll is to be held so as to reflect entitlements as they exist – • in the case of a periodic election – on a date fixed by the Returning Officer not less than

13 weeks before the close of voting. • in the case of any other election, or a poll – on a day fixed for the close of the roll by the

proclamation or notice fixing polling day for the election or poll. To check eligibility, contact the Council Office. REPRESENTATION QUOTA Council consists of 5 Wards represented by a Mayor and 11 Councillors. Representation quotas vary considerably throughout the State and are dependent on the total number of electors in the Council area. Changes to the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 for the 2010 elections, resulted in a large portion of our non-resident ratepayers no longer being on our voters roll, and are now required to apply for the right to vote. This in the case of our Council resulted in a distortion of the comparison with other Councils as Mid Murray Council has large shack areas with non-resident owners. The Local Government Association of SA makes available to Councils information to enable completion of the report below based mainly on resident population data. The figures below provide an average of 604, which is comparable with Mid Murray’s quota. Councils of a similar size (number of electors) to ours are: Council Number Number of Electors/ of Elected Elected Electors Representatives Representative Clare & Gilbert Valleys 6,545 10 654

Grant 5,507 10 550

Mallala 5,810 10 581

Naracoorte Lucindale 5,798 11 527

Renmark Paringa 6,384 9 709

Mid Murray 6,087 10 608

Council has carried out an Elector Representation Review in 2012/13, which was approved for public consultation in June 2013, and the preferred option was adopted by Council in August 2013. As a result of the review Council will comprise the Mayor and nine (9) ward councillors, and the Council area will be divided into three (3) wards.

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REPRESENTATION QUOTA CONT’D The Process Section 12(5) of the Local Government Act 1999 requires that Council must give public notice of the review in the Government Gazette and in a newspaper circulating generally throughout the State and within the Council area inviting written submissions on the subject of the review within a period of at least six weeks. Council must give a person who makes written submissions in response to an invitation under subsection (5) an opportunity to appear personally or by representative before the Council or a Council Committee and to be heard on those submissions. This process will be repeated once the report has been completed except that the specified period to provide written comment will be reduced to a period of at least three weeks. At the completion of this process the report will be finalised for submission to the Electoral Commissioner. ELECTIONS Periodic Elections were conducted in November 2010. The next periodic election is due to be held in November 2014. ALLOWANCES PAID TO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES The Local Government Act 1999 prescribes that all Elected Members are entitled to receive a general allowance, plus, in respect to attending Council and Committee meetings, reimbursement for expenses incurred in travelling within the Council area. Reimbursement is also available for the care of a dependent if required to enable the Councillor to attend meetings. Allowance paid during the 2013/2014 period:- Mayor: $35,047 Use of Council vehicle for Mayoral duties. Deputy Mayor: $12,046 Councillors: $8,770 All Elected Members are reimbursed for travel and other expenses as per Council Policy. ELECTED MEMBER TRAINING The Local Government Association provides specific training for Elected Members. All Elected Members are given the opportunity, and supported in their attendance at these training sessions as they arise. Areas in which Elected Members have received training include ICAC and disability awareness. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION During the course of the financial period $15,000 was paid to Council’s auditors for audit work. No other services were provided by the auditors. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mid Murray Council – Annual Report 2013/14 Page 46

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CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS The Mid Murray Council is committed to the principle of open and accountable government. Council also recognises that on occasions it may be necessary, in the broader community interest, to restrict public access to discussion and/or documents. During 2013/14 the Council considered 29 items in accordance with Section 90 (2) and 91 (7) of the Local Government Act 1999. Council reviewed all previous confidential motions and reinstated 20 items. The grounds on which Council considered the matter and determined to exclude the public from the discussion and related documentation are outlined in the table below:

Local Government Act 1999 relevant section No. of times used

90 (3) (a) information which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead);

9

90 (3) (b) information the disclosure of which –

(i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.

3

90 (3) (d) commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which –

(i) could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party; and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.

1

90 (3) (g) matters that must be considered in confidence in order to ensure that the council does not breach any law, order or direction of a court or tribunal constituted by law, any duty of confidence, or other legal obligation or duty.

5

90 (3) (h) legal advice.

6

90 (3) (i) information relating to actual litigation, or litigation that the council or council committee believes on reasonable grounds will take place, involving the council or an employee of the council.

1

90 (3) (j) information the disclosure of which –

(i) would divulge information provided on a confidential basis by or to a Minister of the Crown, or another public authority or official (not being an employee of the council, or a person engaged by the council); and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.

3

90 (3) (k) tenders for the supply of goods, the provision of services or the carrying out of works.

6

90 (3) (m) information relating to a proposed amendment to a Development Plan under the Development Act 1993 before a Plan Amendment Report relating to the amendment is released for public consultation under that Act

2

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SENIOR OFFICER SALARY PACKAGES The following information reflects the number of Senior Executive Officers and information on allowances and benefits as part of a salary package. This information relates to the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award 2006 and the Mid Murray Council/ASU 2011 Enterprise Agreement. Chief Executive Officer Contract consisting of: Contract Salary Bonus and pay increase to be determined at yearly performance review. Private use of Council Motor Vehicle to the standard of Holden Berlina or equivalent. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Reimbursement for private phone rental and business calls Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position. Director – Development & Environmental Services Senior Officer Level 4 Private use of Council Motor Vehicle in lieu of overtime payments. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Reimbursement for private phone rental, 50% of home internet charges and business calls. Director – Corporate & Financial Services Senior Officer Level 4 Private use of Council Motor Vehicle in lieu of overtime payments. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Reimbursement for private phone rental and business calls. Director – Community Services Senior Officer Level 4 Private use of Council Motor Vehicle in lieu of overtime payments. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Reimbursement for private phone rental and business calls. Director – Infrastructure Services Contract consisting of: Contract Salary. Bonus and pay increases to be determined at yearly performance review. Private use of Council Motor Vehicle to the standard of a Holden 6 cylinder or equivalent. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Payment of telephone mobile service and internet charges. Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position. BUDGET The Budget adopted by the Council on 8 July, 2013 was prepared in the manner prescribed under the Local Government Regulations in operation at the time. During the course of the 2013/14 financial year, differences between budget and actual were identified in Council’s September, December and March Budget Reviews.

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RATE REBATES Rate rebates are granted in accordance with provisions contained within Council’s Rating Policy. For the financial period 2013/2014, 95 properties were given automatic rate rebates amounting to $121,000.00. These rebates relate mainly to hospitals and education facilities. Council received 49 applications from community organisations and all were donated the full amount of their rates (excluding NRM levy) amounting to $38,286.80. Rebates granted to the Mid Murray Homes for the Aged properties amounted to $29,251.55. 117 rebates amounting to $20,468.00 were granted to those ratepayers whose rates had increased by over 10% above the previous year’s rates. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PLANS The Local Government Implementation Act requires Councils to have Strategic Management Plans in place. A review of the Strategic Management Plan will occur in 2014/15 in accordance with the Local Government Act. PERFORMANCE REVIEW Council’s Annual Budget for 2013/2014, Strategic Plan, Long Term Financial Plan, Asset Management Plan and Annual Business Plan are used as planning tools for management. Council budgeted for an operating surplus of $118,000 for the 2013/2014 period. The final result showed an operating deficit of $2,742,000 prior to taking into account amounts received specifically for new or upgraded assets, and net gain on disposal of assets. The deficit was partly due to the Grants Commission income no longer being received in advance.

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW CONT’D Performance Measures for 2013/2014 To enable both the Council and the community to assess Council’s performance over the 2013-2014 year, “Performance Targets” were set for a number of selected activities as shown below. These “Performance Targets” have been reviewed and monitored throughout the year. Results for 2013/2014 are: Goal 1 – Continue to support small communities by working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services Activity Performance Target Result 1 Hold Community Forums to

improve communications and engagement with small communities

Four community forums to be held by 30/6/2014

Completed

Goal 2 – Recognise and protect our significant built and cultural heritage Activity Performance Target Result 1 Heritage Places DPA Statement of Intent approved by

September 2013 Statement of Intent approved by Minister, DPA being drafted.

2 Complete essential restoration works and drainage works to Morgan Station Masters House

Completed by January 2014 Development approval and quotations obtained, work being scheduled.

Goal 3 – Ensure that the Development Plan incorporates sustainability principles in respect to all forms of development and facilitate the provision of suitably zoned land for residential, industrial, commercial and retail purposes Activity Performance Target Result 1 River Murray Zone Section 29A

Amendment Completed by December 2013 Draft completed and endorsed

by Council for submission to Minister.

2 Cadell Horticultural Policy Area DPA

Completed by December 2013 Waiting for Ministerial approval for DPA.

3 SBC River Murray Zone DPA Public consultation completed by December 2013

Waiting for Ministerial approval to commence consultation.

4 SBC IWMP DPA Public consultation completed by November 2013

Waiting for Ministerial approval to commence consultation.

5 Mannum Marina Stage 2 DPA Public consultation completed by March 2014

Investigations ongoing.

6 Myall Place DPA Completed by November 2013 Completed. 7 Minimum Development Unit

Investigations and DPA Completed by 30 June 2014 Council resolved not to pursue

at this time. Goal 4 – Continue to maintain and improve road system Activity Performance Target Result 1 Resealing 12 kilometres of road Planned works completed by

30/6/2014 Completed

2 Resheeting of 30 kilometres of road

Planned works completed by 30/6/2014

Completed

3 Road Construction Program Planned works completed by 30/6/2014

90% complete

4 Preparation of a 5 year roadworks plan

To be completed by 31/12/2013 Completed

5 Stormwater Drainage Works, Morgan, Sedan & Caloote

To be completed by 30/6/2014 30% complete

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW CONT’D Goal 5 – Promote the benefits of cultural and public art activities Activity Performance Target Result 1 Work with towns to design and

create two town entrance statements

Two town entrance statements created by 30/6/2014

Working on projects with Tungkillo, Bowhill, Swan Reach and Truro. Anticipate two projects to be launched by December 2014.

2 To facilitate the development and implementation of three Arts & Cultural Development projects

To be completed by 30 June 2014 Completed

Goal 6 – Acknowledge the ongoing relationship of Aboriginal people with the land, the River and their resources Activity Performance Target Result 1 Developing an Indigenous Land

use Agreement with the Ngadjuri Group

ILUA Agreement discussions to continue in 2013/14

Native Title Court Directions Hearing adjourned to 9/9/2014

Goal 7 – Maintain efficient and effective operations and procedures Activity Performance Target Result 1 Continuation of Records

Management Upgrade and disposal of old records

Planned consultancy and system upgrade completed by 30/6/2014

Completed.

2 Review Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan

Completed by 30/6/2014 Awaiting finalisation of Asset Revaluations of Roads so that Asset Management Plan can be updated. Long Term Financial Plan will be updated and presented to Council for adoption 2015.

3 Review of Council’s Strategic Plan

Completed by 30/6/2014 To be commenced with partner Council.

4 Carry out Electoral Review Completed by 30/6/2014 Completed. 5 Core Computer Server Upgrade Completed by 30/6/2014 Completed 6 Complete rehabilitation of Waste

Management Sites Completed by 30/6/2014 Progressing, four sites

completed, three underway and three subject to further funding allocation..

7 Consultation and introduction of new logo

Completed by 31/12/2013 Completed

8 Introduction of monthly financial reports to Council

Completed by 31/12/2013 Monthly reports have been developed and will be implemented in 2015.

9 Implementation of Building Asset Maintenance Program

Completion of staged maintenance in accordance with budget provision by 30/6/2014

Building Asset Maintenance Plan completed. Council endorsed Building Maintenance Program for 2014/15.

Goal 8 – Promote the environmental benefits of CWMS and alternative wastewater treatment systems including the re-use of treated wastewater, where applicable Activity Performance Target Result

1 Completion of Truro CWMS Seed Funding Grant Project

To be completed by December 2013 Completed, construction subject to funding.

2 Undertake a review of Grant Funding Priorities for CWMS installation in Townships not currently serviced with systems.

To be completed by December 2013 Reschedule for completion during 2014/15 in conjunction with the LGA CWMS Management Committee.

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW CONT’D Goal 9 – Provide services and facilities to support an ageing population and for those people with disabilities Activity Performance Target Result 1 Provision of a Disabled Toilet at

Blanchetown Disabled toilet installed and operational by 31/12/2013

Completed.

2 Implementation of Disability Discrimination Act Access and Inclusion Action Plan

Ongoing, June 2014 Ongoing, on target.

3 Disabled Access Audit Program Works

Ongoing, June 2014 Ongoing, on target.

Goal 10 – Explore ways to involve the community in increasing the use of under-utilised assets that are valued by the community Activity Performance Target Result

1 Complete renovations to former Mannum Primary School Building for use by community groups

Complete renovations by August 2013 Completed. Official opening held 12 April 2014.

Goal 11 – Identify surplus assets that can be realised for a greater community benefit and ensure that communities are effectively consulted about how these benefits are delivered.. Activity Performance Target Result

1 Subdivide land on Adelaide Road, Mannum and sell 3 blocks by 30 June 2014

Sale of three blocks of surplus land In Mannum by 30/6/2014

Application lodged, assessment underway.

2 Sell surplus land at Blanchetown

Sale of three blocks of surplus land at Blanchetown completed by 30/6/2014

Surveyor has started Land Division process so new leases can be created.

3 Investigate the sale of all Council Surplus land

To be completed by 31/12/2013 Underway and ongoing.

Goal 12 – Maximise opportunities for external funding, subject to those opportunities being consistent with Council’s goals and strategies. Activity Performance Target Result

1 Investigate opportunities to receive waste from outside Mid Murray Council

To be completed by 31/12/2013 Opportunities investigated with Riverland Councils and IWS, no progression.

Goal 13 – Explore ways to involve the community in increasing the use of under-utilised assets that are valued by the community. Activity Performance Target Result

1 Provision of 24/7 access to the

Mannum Leisure Centre. To be completed by 31/12/2013 Completed

2 To analyse, report and implement efficiencies and savings for Council operations and quantify such savings/efficiencies

To be completed by 30/6/2014 Completed and six monthly reports to be submitted by Council.

Goal 14 – Increase the focus on tourism through developing trails and facilities for visitors to encourage longer stays in the area. Activity Performance Target Result

1 Lavender Federation Trail to be extended from Dutton to the Council boundary.

Completed by 30/11/2013 Completed.

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PERFORMANCE REVIEW CONT’D Goal 14 – Increase the focus on tourism through developing trails and facilities for visitors to encourage longer stays in the area. Activity Performance Target Result

2 Review Community Land Management Plans

Completed by January 2014 To be completed during 2014/15 following the appointment of Governance Manager.

3 Implementation of Community Land Management Plans

Ongoing, work completed by June 2014 in accordance with budget provision.

Ongoing, on target.

Goal 15 – Undertake streetscape and township improvements in accordance with Master Plans completed for various towns, staged within annual budget provisions. Activity Performance Target Result

1 Pioneer Park Development Program – Fencing and Landscaping

Completed by December 2013 Stage completed, additional grant received, works scheduled for completion prior to June 2015.

2 Undertake review of Roadside Native Vegetation Management Plan

To be completed by 30 June 2014 Almost completed, being formatted.

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MEASURING PERFORMANCE – OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR Performance targets for 2014/2015 as shown in Council’s Annual Business Plan are: Goal 1 – Continue to support small communities by working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services Activity Performance Target 1 Hold Community Forums to improve

communications and engagement with small communities

Two follow up community forums plus two new community forums to be held by 30/6/2015

2 Rockleigh School Renovation Project Completion of renovations works making the building sound and usable by members of the community by 30/6/2015

3 Facilitate the use of the ‘Community Services Team’ resources throughout the Council district

10 events are supported by availability of ‘Community Services Team’ resources by 30/6/2015.

4 Recognition of and delivery of healthy lifestyle programs in line with previous initiatives Healthy Murraylands and OPAL

10 Healthy Lifestyle programs delivered across the district by 30/6/2015

5 Advocate for funding, services and facilities for socially disadvantaged towns and areas

Report to Council on initiatives undertaken in December 2014 and June 2015

Goal 2 – Recognise and protect our significant built and cultural heritage Activity Performance Target 1 Heritage Places DPA Stage 1 Public Consultation commenced March 2015 2 Complete restoration works to Morgan

Station Masters House Completed by 30 June 2015

Goal 3 – Ensure that the Development Plan incorporates sustainability principles in respect to all forms of development and facilitate the provision of suitably zoned land for residential, industrial, commercial and retail purposes Activity Performance Target 1 Development Plan Review Commenced May 2015 2 Cadell Horticultural Policy Area DPA Significantly advanced for completion 30 August,

2015 3 Strengthening Basin Communities

Integrated Water Management Plan DPA Completion, December 2014

Goal 4 – Continue to maintain and improve road system Activity Performance Target 1 Resealing 14 kilometres of road Planned works completed by 30/6/2015 2 Resheeting of 38 kilometres of road Planned works completed by 30/6/2015 3 Seal section of Murraylands Road between

Blanchetown and Morgan Planned works completed by 30/6/2015

4 Footpath construction works Mannum, Nildottie, Swan Reach and Tungkillo

Planned works completed by 30/6/2015

5 Stormwater Drainage Works at Mannum, Sedan & Tungkillo

To be completed by 30/6/2015

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MEASURING PERFORMANCE – OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR CONT’D Goal 5 – Promote the benefits of cultural and public art activities Activity Performance Target 1 Work with towns to design and create two

town identity statements Two additional Town Identity Statements created by 30/6/2015

2 To facilitate the development and implementation of three Arts & Cultural Development projects

To be completed by 30 June 2015

Goal 6 – Acknowledge the ongoing relationship of Aboriginal people with the land, the River and their resources Activity Performance Target 1 Developing an Indigenous Land use

Agreement with the Ngadjuri Group ILUA Agreement discussions to continue in 2014/15 as part of a group of Councils

2 Undertake research necessary for Welcome to Country acknowledgement and present report to Council

To be completed by 31 March 2015

Goal 7 – Maintain efficient and effective operations and procedures Activity Performance Target 1 Continuation of Records Management

upgrade and disposal of old records Planned consultancy and system upgrade completed by 30/6/2015

2 Review Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan

Completed by 30/6/2015

3 Review of Council’s Strategic Plan Completed by 30/6/2015 4 Carry out Council Periodic Election Completed by 30/11/2014 5 Continue to expand the use of mobile

technology for field work by Council staff including installation of GPS on Council plant and vehicles to ensure a safe work environment

Completed by 30/6/2015

6 Complete staged rehabilitation of Waste Management of all Council Sites

Budgeted work completed in accordance with plan by 30/6/2015

7 Complete construction of new Waste Transfer Stations at Swan Reach, Blanchetown and Cadell

Completed by 30/6/2015

8 Implementation of Building Asset Maintenance Program

Completion of staged maintenance in accordance with budget provision by 30/6/2015

9 Undertake Strategic Financial Review of Council Operations and Services

Completed by 30/6/2015

10 To ensure that improvements, cost savings, efficiency gains and income generation initiatives result in a net $2,000,000 reduction for Council over the next 2 financial years

Progress report to Council December 2014 and June 2015

Goal 8 – Promote the environmental benefits of CWMS and alternative wastewater treatment systems including the re-use of treated wastewater, where applicable Activity Performance Target

1 Completion of Truro CWMS Project (subject to community consultation and approval by Council)

To be completed by 30 June 2015

2 Implementation of CWMS options paper recommendations

To be completed by January 2015

Goal 9 – Provide services and facilities to support an ageing population and for those people with disabilities Activity Performance Target 1 Implementation of Disability Discrimination

Act Access and Inclusion Action Plan recommendations

Ongoing, June 2015

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MEASURING PERFORMANCE – OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR CONT’D Goal 10 – Identify surplus assets that can be realised for a greater community benefit and ensure that communities are effectively consulted about how these benefits are delivered. Activity Performance Target

1 Subdivide land on Adelaide Road, Mannum and sell 3 blocks by 30 June 2015

Sale of three blocks of surplus land In Mannum by 30/6/2015

2 Obtain new leases for surplus land at Blanchetown and advertise for sale

Sale of three blocks of surplus land at Blanchetown completed by 30/6/2015

3 Investigate the sale of all Council Surplus land

To be completed by 30/6/2015

4 Expressions of Interest for sale of one block at Truro

To be completed by 30/11/2014

Goal 11 – Maximise opportunities for external funding, subject to those opportunities being consistent with Council’s goals and strategies. Activity Performance Target

1 Investigate opportunities to source funding to support community services, health facilities and recreation facilities

To be completed by 30/6/2015

Goal 12 – Explore ways to involve the community in increasing the use of under-utilised assets that are valued by the community. Activity Performance Target

1 Introduction of four new programs to the Mannum Leisure Centre

To be completed by 30/6/2015

Goal 13 – Increase the focus on tourism through developing trails and facilities for visitors to encourage longer stays in the area. Activity Performance Target

1 Assist with the development of the ‘River and Lakes Recreation Trail’ feasibility study

To be completed by March 2015

Goal 14 – Undertake streetscape and township improvements in accordance with Master Plans completed for various towns, staged within annual budget provisions. Activity Performance Target

1 Pioneer Park Development Program at Truro Completion of Stage 3 by March 2015

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Mid Murray Council normally participates in the Local Government Associations survey of property owners in the Council area to assess their satisfaction with the four key areas of Governance, Community Satisfaction, Financial and Asset Management, and Quality of Life. It is Council’s aim to achieve at least an 80% customer satisfaction rating in the categories of: Community Perception of Quality of Life Safety and Security General Satisfaction Asset Management Awareness of Strategic Direction Community Consultation Public Access FINANCIAL INDICATORS Whilst financial indicators provide a ready assessment of financial performance and sustainability, they need to be interpreted in the context of a Council’s operating environment. It is important to consider trend data, both historic and projected from Council’s long term financial plan in decision making and in reviewing financial performance.

TARGET 2014 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Surplus (2,742) deficit Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Ratio

0% to 15% (25%)

Net Financial Liabilities ‘000 <9,706 10,105,000 Net Financial Liabilities Ratio

0% to 60% 58%

Asset Sustainability Ratio 90% to 110% 77% Further information on Financial Indicators can be obtained from Council’s Annual Business Plan and Council’s Annual Financial Statements for 2013/2014. APPLICATION OF COMPETITION PRINCIPLES Council’s obligations under the National Competition Policy fall within two principal categories. Firstly, the identification of “significant business activities” and the application of Competitive Neutrality Principles to these activities. Council’s only significant business activity is the Mannum Caravan Park with an annual revenue of $1,070,000. Council carries out no commercial business activities with an annual revenue in excess of $2 million, or employing assets in excess of $20 million. Council has in place the following policies, codes and practices relevant to competition policy:

- Code of Tendering - National Competition Policy – Complaints Mechanism - Purchasing.

Council supports the purchase of goods and services locally but has no specific policy.

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POLICIES OF COUNCIL The following policies which have been adopted by Council are included in Council’s Policy Manual:-

Alcohol Consumption Policy – Mannum Leisure Centre

Annual Scholarship

Asset Impairment Policy

Asset Management Policy

Asset Revaluation Policy

Australia Day Awards

Blinds/Awnings Attached to Verandahs on Footpaths

Branched Broomrape Policy

Building Inspection Policy

Caravan Annexes in Council Owned Caravan Parks Policy

Caravan Park Permanent Licence Transfers Policy

Caravans Policy

Caretaker Policy (under Section 91A of the Local Government

(Elections) Act 1999

Code of Conduct for Employees

Code of Conduct for Elected Members

Code of Practice for Access to Council Meetings, Council Committees and Council

Documents

Community Projects and Events Grants Policy

Competitive Neutrality and Local Government

Competitive Tendering, Contracting, Purchasing, Sale and

Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy

Complaints Handling Procedure under Code of Conduct for Council Members

Delegations Policy

Depreciation Policy

Deputations to Council Policy

Dictionary Presentation to Year 7 Graduates

Directional Finger Post Signs Policy

Disaster Management Policy

Display of Goods on Council Footpaths Policy

Dust Suppression on Unsealed Roads

Elected Members’ Allowances and Benefits Policy

Elected Members’ Training and Development Policy

Election Signs in Public Places Policy

Electronic Communications Facilities Policy

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POLICIES OF COUNCIL CONT’D

Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Policy

Entranceways – Additional (On Request)

Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Treatment Policy and Procedure

Fees and Charges

Finance – Urgent Matters

Food Act Inspections Fees Policy

Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy

Hardship Policy for Residential Customers of Minor and Intermediate Water Retailers

Individual Youth Sport Cultural Grants Policy

Insurance Cover

Internal Review of Council Decisions Procedure

Investment Policy

Kerbside Waste Recycling Collection Services Policy

Late Items to Council Policy

Morgan Community Bus Policy

Motor Vehicle Policy

Nutritional Policy for Mid Murray Council

Outdoor Dining Policy

Petitions Policy

Plant Hire Policy

Policy on Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace

Prudential Management Policy Public Consultation Policy

Recognition of Years of Service Policy

Records Management Policy

Reimbursement of Rates – Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Inc

Remission of Rates – Sporting Clubs and Community Organisations

Reserves Policy

Reserves – Private Moorings Policy

Revenue and Financing Policy

Risk Management

Road Closure Policy

Road Reserve Adjacent River Murray

Roads – Construction and Maintenance of Privately Owned

Shack Access Roads Policy

Roads Policy

Rural Roads Policy Guidelines

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POLICIES OF COUNCIL CONT’D

Signs – Development and Estates

Signs – Stock Control (Portable) – Use On District Roads Policy

Small Community Grants Policy

Sponsorship

Staff Usage of Minor Plant and Equipment After Hours Policy

Streetlights – Installation of Additional Lights

The Use of Public Roads for Business Purposes Policy

(Mobile Food, Ice Cream Vendors and Roadside Trading)

Treasury Policy

Tree Planting and Removal Policy

Use of Council Logo Policy

Waiving of Development Application Fees for Community Groups

Whistleblower Protection Policy

Work Health Safety and Injury Management Policy

Wreaths OTHER POLICIES, CODES AND REGISTERS 1 Code of Practice – For Access to Council Meetings, Council Committees and Council

Documents 2 Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations, 2000 3 Internal Control Policy 4 National Competition Policy – Complaints Mechanism 5 Code of Tendering 6 Rating Policy 2013/2014 7 The Establishment & Terms of Reference for the Mid Murray Council Development

Assessment Panel 8 Members Register of Interests 9 Members Register of Allowances and Benefits 10 Officers Register of Remuneration etc. 11 Officers Register of Interest 12 Public Road Register 13 By Laws 14 Campaign Donation Returns prepared by Candidates 15 Register of Community Land 16 Register of Land Management Agreements 17 Register of Development Applications Community Land Management Plans Community Land Management Plans are in place having been drafted, consulted on and adopted by Council. The Plans are continually monitored with the next substantial review scheduled for 2015.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Equal Employment Opportunity means that all employment and promotion decisions are made on the basis of merit. Making decisions based on merit means assessing the individual’s skills and abilities and not discriminating against anyone on the basis of their sex, race, national or ethnic origin, physical disabilities, or any other personal characteristic which is irrelevant to the job. The Mid Murray Council is committed to equal employment opportunity for both its existing workforce and in the recruitment of any future employees. Council has resolved that:

- All Council employees should be treated in a fair and equitable manner with regard to recruitment, promotion and all other aspects of personnel management.

- Equal employment opportunities should be provided for all Council employees on the basis of individual merit and without regard to race or national origin, colour, gender, political or religious affiliation, marital status or physical disability.

- Access to effective education and training should be provided for all Council employees to allow them to reach their full potential.

- In encouraging its employees to develop to their fullest potential, the Council should protect them from coercion, favouritism or arbitrary action, whilst also maintaining high standards of integrity and public accountability.

COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS – REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES Travelling expenses actually and necessarily incurred by an Elected Member in attending meetings of the Council, its Committees or other functions or activities which the Elected Member has been authorised by the Council to attend on the business of the Council in accordance with the Local Government (Members Allowances and Benefits) Regulations 1999 will be reimbursed. Other expenses can be reimbursed as detailed in the Regulations. In addition to the statutory requirements, travelling expenses will be paid to an Elected Member for attendance at functions organised by the Council or the Mayor, which are held within the Council area. Council has a current Elected Member Allowances and Benefits Policy which as required by legislation will be reviewed in November 2014.

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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES Council or its Committees has imposed fees and charges for the provision of the undermentioned services:- Cemeteries

Development Applications Dog Control Freedom of Information Rubbish Dumps Immunisation Services Minutes, Agendas and Reports (provision of) Parks, Reserves and Water Reserves (Fees and Revenues) Parking – On Street Photocopying (including Facsimile) Private Roadworks Roadworks Road Reinstatements Roads – Leasing Search Fees Septic Fees Septic Tank Applications Tourism – Information Bays Water – Public Standpipes Usage of Council Assets Morgan Medical Centre Blanchetown Community Health Centre Swan Reach Community Health Centre Council House Rental Office Space Rental Hall Hire Oval Hire Mannum Leisure Centre Swimming Pools Morgan Community Bus Morgan Museum Mannum Caravan Park Mannum Dock Museum

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION POLICY Adopted by Council 10 April, 2000, last reviewed 10 May 2010. Extracts The Policy identifies the steps the Council will follow in circumstances where the Act requires the Council to follow its Policy. 1. The Council will identify a range of options available to it to communicate information

to interested persons and invite submissions; 2. As a minimum the Council will publish a notice in a newspaper circulating in the area

describing the matter for which pubic consultation is required, and inviting interested persons to make submissions to the Council within a period being at least twenty one days from the date of the Notice;

3. The Council will consider any submissions received as part of its decision making process and will also have regard to any relevant legislation

4. Other options which the Council may choose, in addition to the above are: • notice in The Advertiser, • letter drops to residents, • telephone access line, • media releases, • letters to stakeholders • surveys (either online or by letter) • public meetings

ORDER MAKING POLICY Mid Murray Council is committed to using the Order Making powers available to it under the Local Government Act 1999 in such a way as to facilitate a safe and healthy environment, and to improve the amenity of the locality. Mid Murray Council’s Order Making Policy sets out the steps Council will take in the making of Orders. The policy was endorsed by Council on 12 March 2001, following public consultation on the draft policy. Written submissions were invited within 28 days of a notice appearing in the local newspapers. Submissions received were considered and taken into account in preparing this policy. The Order Making Policy covers the following areas: • Unsightly condition of land • Hazards on lands adjoining a public place. • Animals that may cause a nuisance or hazard • Inappropriate use of vehicle.

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COMPETITIVE NEUTRALITY AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT When Council reviews a complaint the following action will be taken: • The relevant Council Director will investigate the complaint • Within five working days from receipt of the complaint-

- record the complaint in the complaint register; - acknowledge the complaint; - provide the complainant with a copy of the Council’s policy; - provide the complainant with a copy of the complaint process.

• Within twenty working days from the receipt of the complaint – - investigate the complaint; - advise the complainant of the result of the investigation and any corrective action

taken. • Complaints Register will be established and maintained. TENDERS AND QUOTATIONS “Code of Tendering” The Mid Murray Council shall not enter into any contract as defined save in accordance with the Code which covers the following areas:

Tender Documents Public Notice Conditions of Tendering Reporting of Tenders Received. Expenditure Levels for Tenders and Quotations Calling and Acceptance

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COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS: GOVT. DEPT’S RATEPAYERS PUBLIC COMMUNITY GROUPS ETC.

COUNCIL MEETINGS COMMITTEE MEETINGS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

DIRECTOR CORPORATE &

FINANCE SERVICES

DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE

SERVICES

DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY SERVICES

WORKS SCHEDULER BUILDING

STAFF

PLANNING STAFF

PROJECT OFFICERS

STAFF: FINANCE

ADMINISTRATION SECRETARIES

PAYROLL RECEPTION

MANNUM CARAVAN PARK

HEALTH STAFF

WORKS STAFF MANNUM/CAMBRAI/

MORGAN ASSET/RISK

MANAGEMENT

MID MURRAY COUNCIL DECISION MAKING STRUCTURE

COMPLIANCE OFFICERS

DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES

WORKS COORDINATORS MANNUM/CAMBRAI/

MORGAN

STAFF: MANNUM LEISURE

CENTRE COMMUNITY SERVICES LIBRARIES

YOUTH SERVICES MANNUM DOCK

MUSEUM

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Annual Report 2013/2014

APPENDIX 1

Mid Murray Council Financial Statement for the

Year Ended 30 June 2014

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Mid Murray Council GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2014

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Mid Murray Council

General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Contents

1. Council Certificate

2. Primary Financial Statements:

- Statement of Comprehensive Income- Statement of Financial Position- Statement of Changes in Equity- Statement of Cash Flows

3. Notes to the Financial Statements

4. Independent Auditor's Report - Financial Statements

5. Certificates of Audit Independence

- Council Certificate of Audit Independence- Audit Certificate of Audit Independence 43

Page

45

3

6

7

42

2

41

page 1

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Mid Murray Council

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

IncomeRates RevenuesStatutory ChargesUser ChargesGrants, Subsidies and ContributionsInvestment IncomeReimbursementsOther IncomeNet Gain - Equity Accounted Council Businesses

Total Income

ExpensesEmployee CostsMaterials, Contracts & Other ExpensesDepreciation, Amortisation & ImpairmentFinance CostsNet loss - Equity Accounted Council Businesses

Total Expenses

Operating Surplus / (Deficit)

Asset Disposal & Fair Value AdjustmentsAmounts Received Specifically for New or Upgraded Assets

Net Surplus / (Deficit) 1

Other Comprehensive IncomeAmounts which will not be reclassified subsequently to operating resultNilAmounts which will be reclassified subsequently to operating resultNil

Total Comprehensive Income

1 Transferred to Equity Statement

19

2g 1,043

Notes

2a

2b

2c

2g

2f

2014

3c

2e

3a

7,402 3b

2d

19

502 1,646

4,578

3,106

2013

11,053 10,640

11 -

7,256 7,836

165

514

- 622

4,839

(1,707)

(2,742)

1,576

20,242

(1,707)

4

1,576

333

(8) 35

18,152

380

19,528

1,376

379

552

415

17,500

5

5,678

1,675

57 80

3d

5,863

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes and Significant Accounting Policies. page 3

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Mid Murray Council

Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2014

$ '000

ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash and Cash EquivalentsTrade & Other ReceivablesInventoriesTotal Current Assets

Non-Current AssetsFinancial AssetsEquity Accounted Investments in Council BusinessesInfrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentTotal Non-Current Assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesTrade & Other PayablesBorrowingsProvisionsTotal Current Liabilities

Non-Current LiabilitiesTrade & Other PayablesBorrowingsProvisionsTotal Non-Current Liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIESNet Assets

EQUITYAccumulated SurplusAsset Revaluation ReservesOther Reserves

Total Council Equity

2,257 8a

8b

155,762

5c

5a

156,032

159,377

3,345

154,156

158,841

154,403

9a

27

6,381

100

8c 2,517

8a

147,612 2,927

1,916

5,543

1,044 2,583

125,000

181 5,474

31

5,686

11,229

147,612

19,685

2014

4,438

137

2013

6a 170

1,928 109

2,401

148 1,906 5b

1,291

Notes

1,607

110

6,257

145,905

13,472

18,063

807 7,091

9b 2,842 125,000

145,905

6b

7a

8b

8c

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes and Significant Accounting Policies. page 4

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Mid Murray Council

Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2014

AssetAccumulated Revaluation Other Total

$ '000 Notes Surplus Reserve Reserves Equity

2014Balance at the end of previous reporting period 19,685 125,000 2,927 147,612

a. Net Surplus / (Deficit) for Year (1,707) - - (1,707)

Total Comprehensive Income (1,707) - - (1,707)

b. Transfers between Reserves 85 - (85) - Balance at the end of period 18,063 125,000 2,842 145,905

2013Balance at the end of previous reporting period 18,719 125,000 2,317 146,036

a. Net Surplus / (Deficit) for Year 1,576 - - 1,576

Total Comprehensive Income 1,576 - - 1,576

b. Transfers between Reserves (610) - 610 - Balance at the end of period 19,685 125,000 2,927 147,612

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes and Significant Accounting Policies. page 5

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Mid Murray Council

Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2014

$ '000

Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesReceiptsOperating ReceiptsInvestment ReceiptsPaymentsOperating Payments to Suppliers and EmployeesFinance Payments

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Operating Activities

Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesReceiptsAmounts Received Specifically for New/Upgraded AssetsSale of Replaced AssetsRepayments of Loans by Community GroupsPaymentsExpenditure on Renewal/Replacement of AssetsExpenditure on New/Upgraded AssetsLoans Made to Community Groups

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesReceiptsProceeds from BorrowingsPaymentsRepayments of Borrowings

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Financing Activities

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held

plus: Cash & Cash Equivalents at beginning of period

Cash & Cash Equivalents at end of period

Notes 2014 2013

17,441 20,308 57 93

(15,099) (13,954)

1,043 165 298 144

(299) (398)

11b 2,100 6,049

(3,835) (3,676) (2,656) (3,757)

117 50

(173) (33)

(5,206) (7,107)

3,040 1,000

(1,044) (1,050)

11 1,291 2,401

1,996 (50)

(1,110) (1,108)

11 2,401 3,509

The above statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes and Significant Accounting Policies. page 6

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Mid Murray Council

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Contents of the Notes accompanying the Financial Statements

Details

Significant Accounting PoliciesIncomeExpensesAsset Disposal & Fair Value AdjustmentsCurrent AssetsCash & Cash EquivalentsTrade & Other ReceivablesInventoriesNon-Current AssetsFinancial AssetsEquity Accounted Investments in Council's BusinessesFixed AssetsInfrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentValuation of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentLiabilitiesTrade & Other PayablesBorrowingsProvisionsReservesAsset Revaluation ReserveOther ReservesAssets Subject to RestrictionsReconciliation to Statement of CashflowsFunctionsComponents of FunctionsFinancial InstrumentsCommitments for ExpenditureFinancial IndicatorsUniform Presentation of FinancesOperating LeasesSuperannuationEquity Accounted Council BusinessesContingencies & Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised in the Balance SheetEvents After the Balance Sheet Date

n/a - not applicable

3940

2021

Page

1

Note

7a (i)

43

18

19

21

5a

8

6a

2 1417

20

16

38

36

28

34

30

12a

1514

17

1312b

1918

33

29

35

37

248b 248c

8a

1011

24

259b 259a

2627

5b 195c 19

7b 22

6b 20

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Mid Murray Council Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

page 8

The principal accounting policies adopted by Council in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. 1 Basis of Preparation 1.1 Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards as they apply to not-for-profit entities, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Interpretations and relevant South Australian legislation. The financial report was authorised for issue by certificate under regulation 14 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 dated 13/10/2014. 1.2 Historical Cost Convention Except as stated below, these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention. 1.3 Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates, and requires management to exercise its judgement in applying Council’s accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are specifically referred to in the relevant sections of these Notes. 1.4 Rounding All amounts in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000). 2 The Local Government Reporting Entity

Mid Murray Council is incorporated under the South Australian Local Government Act 1999 and has its principal place of business at 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA. These financial statements include the Council’s direct operations and all entities through which Council controls resources to carry on its functions. In the process of reporting on the Council as a single unit, all transactions and balances between activity areas and controlled entities have been eliminated. The principal activities and entities conducted other than in the Council’s own name that have been included in these consolidated financial statements are:

1. Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant Committee

Trust monies and property held by Council but subject to the control of other persons have been excluded from these reports. A separate statement of moneys held in the Trust Fund is available for inspection at the Council Office by any person free of charge. 3 Income Recognition Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Income is recognised when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising the income, or when the amount due constitutes an enforceable debt, whichever first occurs. Where grants, contributions and donations recognised as incomes during the reporting period were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period, and those conditions were undischarged as at the reporting date, the amounts subject to those undischarged conditions are disclosed in these notes. Also disclosed is the amount of grants, contributions and receivables recognised as incomes in a previous reporting period which were obtained in respect of the Council's operations for the current reporting period. In the month of June in recent years the Federal Government has paid amounts of untied financial assistance grants, which are recognised on receipt, in advance of the year of allocation. In June 2012, two quarters of the 2012/13 allocation: $977,424; and in June 2013, again two quarters of the 2013/14

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allocation: $1,953,640. Accordingly, the operating results of these periods have been distorted compared to those that would have been reported had the grants been paid in a consistent manner. These amounts in advance were adjusted in the 2013/14 financial year. The total amount of the adjustment was $1,953,640, which has adversely affected the operating result for the year. The actual amounts of untied grants received during the reporting periods (including the advance allocations) are disclosed in Note 2. 4 Cash, Cash Equivalents and other Financial Instruments Cash Assets include all amounts readily convertible to cash on hand at Council’s option with an insignificant risk of changes in value with a maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Receivables for rates and annual charges are secured over the subject land, and bear interest at rates determined in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999. Other receivables are generally unsecured and do not bear interest. All receivables are reviewed as at the reporting date and adequate allowance made for amounts the receipt of which is considered doubtful. All financial instruments are recognised at fair value at the date of recognition. A detailed statement of the accounting policies applied to financial instruments forms part of Note 13. 5 Inventories Inventories held in respect of stores have been valued by using the weighted average cost on a continual basis, after adjustment for loss of service potential. Inventories held in respect of business undertakings have been valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. 5.1 Other Real Estate Held for Resale Properties not acquired for development, but which Council has decided to sell as surplus to

requirements, are recognised at the carrying value at the time of that decision. 6 Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 6.1 Initial Recognition All assets are initially recognised at cost. For assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, cost is determined as fair value at the date of acquisition. All non‐current assets purchased or constructed are capitalised as the expenditure is incurred and depreciated as soon as the asset is held “ready for use”. Cost is determined as the fair value of the assets given as consideration plus costs incidental to the acquisition, including architects' fees and engineering design fees and all other costs incurred. The cost of non‐current assets constructed by the Council includes the cost of all materials used in construction, direct labour on the project and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead. 6.2 Materiality Assets with an economic life in excess of one year are only capitalised where the cost of acquisition exceeds materiality thresholds established by Council for each type of asset. In determining (and in annually reviewing) such thresholds, regard is had to the nature of the asset and its estimated service life. Examples of capitalisation thresholds applied during the year are given below. No capitalisation threshold is applied to the acquisition of land or interests in land. Office Furniture & Equipment $500 Other Plant & Equipment $1,000 Buildings - new construction/extensions $5,000 Park & Playground Furniture & Equipment $2,000 Road construction & reconstruction $5,000 Paving & footpaths, Kerb & Gutter $2,000 Drains & Culverts $5,000 Reticulation extensions $5,000 Sidelines & household connections $5,000 Artworks $5,000 6.3 Subsequent Recognition All material asset classes are revalued on a regular basis such that the carrying values are not materially different from fair value. Significant uncertainties exist in the estimation of fair value of a number of

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asset classes including land, buildings and associated structures and infrastructure. Further detail of these uncertainties, and of existing valuations, methods and valuers are provided at Note 7. 6.4 Depreciation of Non-Current Assets Other than land, all infrastructure, property, plant and equipment assets recognised are systematically depreciated over their useful lives on a straight‐line basis which, in the opinion of Council, best reflects the consumption of the service potential embodied in those assets. Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values of classes of assets are reviewed annually. Major depreciation periods for each class of asset are listed below. Depreciation periods for infrastructure assets have been estimated based on the best information available to Council, but appropriate records covering the entire life cycle of these assets are not available, and extreme care should be used in interpreting financial information based on these estimates. Plant, Furniture & Equipment

Office Equipment 5 to 10 years Office Furniture 10 to 20 years Vehicles and Road-making Equip 5 to 8 years Other Plant & Equipment 5 to 15 years Building & Other Structures

Buildings – masonry 50 to 100 years Buildings – other construction 20 to 40 years Park Structures – masonry 50 to 100 years Park Structures – other construction 20 to 40 years Playground equipment 5 to 15 years Benches, seats, etc 10 to 20 years Infrastructure

Road Earthworks indefinite Sealed Roads – Surface 15 to 25 years Sealed Roads – Structure 20 to 50 years Unsealed Roads 10 to 20 years Bridges – Concrete 80 to 100 years Paving & Footpaths, Kerb & Gutter 80 to 100 years Drains 80 to 100 years Culverts 50 to 75 years Flood Control Structures 80 to 100 years Dams and Reservoirs 80 to 100 years Bores 20 to 40 years

Reticulation Pipes – PVC 70 to 80 years Reticulation Pipes – other 25 to 75 years Pumps & Telemetry 15 to 25 years 6.5 Impairment Assets that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount (which is the higher of the present value of future cash inflows or value in use). For assets whose future economic benefits are not dependent on the ability to generate cash flows, and where the future economic benefits would be replaced if Council were deprived thereof, the value in use is the depreciated replacement cost. In assessing impairment for these assets, a rebuttable assumption is made that the current replacement cost exceeds the original cost of acquisition. Where an asset that has been revalued is subsequently impaired, the impairment is first offset against such amount as stands to the credit of that class of assets in Asset Revaluation Reserve, any excess being recognised as an expense. 6.6 Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs in relation to qualifying assets (net of offsetting investment revenue) have been capitalised in accordance with AASB 123 “Borrowing Costs”. The amounts of borrowing costs recognised as an expense or as part of the carrying amount of qualifying assets are disclosed in Note 3, and the amount (if any) of interest revenue offset against borrowing costs in Note 2. 7 Payables 7.1 Goods & Services Creditors are amounts due to external parties for the supply of goods and services and are recognised as liabilities when the goods and services are received. Creditors are normally paid 30 days after the month of invoice. No interest is payable on these amounts. 7.2 Payments Received in Advance & Deposits

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Amounts other than grants received from external parties in advance of service delivery, and security deposits held against possible damage to Council assets, are recognised as liabilities until the service is delivered or damage reinstated, or the amount is refunded as the case may be. 8 Borrowings Borrowings are carried at their principal amounts which represent the present value of future cash flows associated with servicing the debt. Interest is accrued over the period to which it relates, and is recorded as part of “Payables”. Interest free loans are carried at their nominal amounts; interest revenues foregone by the lender effectively being a reduction of interest expense in the period to which it relates. 9 Employee Benefits 9.1 Salaries, Wages & Compensated Absences Liabilities for employees’ entitlements to salaries, wages and compensated absences expected to be paid or settled within 12 months of reporting date are accrued at nominal amounts (including payroll based oncosts) measured in accordance with AASB 119. Liabilities for employee benefits not expected to be paid or settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows (including payroll based oncosts) to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Present values are calculated using government guaranteed securities rates with similar maturity terms. No accrual is made for sick leave as Council experience indicates that, on average, sick leave taken in each reporting period is less than the entitlement accruing in that period, and this experience is expected to recur in future reporting periods. Council does not make payment for untaken sick leave. 9.2 Superannuation

The Council makes employer superannuation contributions in respect of its employees to the Statewide Superannuation Scheme. The Scheme has two types of membership, each of which is funded differently. No changes in accounting policy have occurred during either the current or previous reporting periods. Details of the accounting policies applied and Council’s involvement with the schemes are reported in Note 18. 10 Provisions 10.1 Provisions for Reinstatement, Restoration and Rehabilitation Close down and restoration costs include the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure and the removal of residual materials and remediation and rehabilitation of disturbed areas. Estimated close down and restoration costs are provided for in the accounting period when the obligation arising from the related disturbance occurs, and are carried at the net present value of estimated future costs. Although estimated future costs are based on a closure plan, such plans are based on current environmental requirements which may change. Council’s policy to maximise recycling is extending the operational life of these facilities, and significant uncertainty exists in the estimation of the future closure date. 11 Leases Lease arrangements have been accounted for in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 117. 12 Construction Contracts Construction works undertaken by Council for third parties are generally on an agency basis where the third party reimburses Council for actual costs incurred, and usually do not extend beyond the reporting period. As there is no profit component, such works are treated as 100% completed. Reimbursements not received are recognised as receivables and reimbursements received in advance are recognised as “payments received in advance”.

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Mid Murray Council Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014 Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

page 12

13 Joint Ventures and Associated Entities Council participates in cooperative arrangements with other Councils for the provision of services and facilities. Council’s interests in cooperative arrangements are set out in detail in Note 19. 14 GST Implications In accordance with UIG Abstract 1031 “Accounting for the Goods & Services Tax” Receivables and Creditors include GST

receivable and payable.

Except in relation to input taxed activities, revenues and operating expenditures exclude GST receivable and payable.

Non-current assets and capital expenditures include GST net of any recoupment.

Amounts included in the Statement of Cash Flows are disclosed on a gross basis.

15 New accounting standards and UIG interpretations Certain new (or amended) accounting standards and interpretations have been published that are not mandatory for reporting periods ending 30 June 2014. Council has not adopted any of these standards early. Council’s assessment of the impact of these new standards and interpretations is set out below. Applicable to Local Government with implications: AASB 9 Financial Instruments, associated standards, AASB 2010-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 and AASB 2012-6 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Mandatory Effective Date of AASB 9 and transitional disclosures and AASB 2013-9 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Conceptual

Framework, Materiality and Financial Instruments (effective from 1 January 2017) AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement and de-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2015 and will come into effect for reporting in the 2015/16 financial year. Applicable to Local Government but no implications for Council; AASB 2013-3 Amendments to AASB 136 Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets (effective for 30 June 2015 Financial Statements) There are no changes to reported financial position or performance from AASB 2013 – 3, however additional disclosures may be required. Applicable to Local Government but not relevant to Council at this stage; AASB 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, AASB 11 Joint Arrangements, AASB 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, revised AASB 127 Separate Financial Statements and AASB 128 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures and AASB 2011-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from the Consolidation and Joint Arrangements Standards (effective for 30 June 2015 Financial Statements for not-for-profit entities) Not applicable to Local Government per se; There are no other standards that are “not yet effective” and expected to have a material impact on Council in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. 16 Comparative Figures To ensure comparability with the current reporting period’s figures, some comparative period line items and amounts may have been reclassified or individually reported for the first time within these financial statements and/or the notes.

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page 13

17 Disclaimer Nothing contained within these statements may be taken to be an admission of any liability to any person under any circumstance.

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Mid Murray Council

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 2. Income

$ '000

(a). Rates Revenues

General RatesGeneral RatesLess: Mandatory RebatesLess: Discretionary Rebates, Remissions & Write OffsTotal General Rates

Other Rates (Including Service Charges)Natural Resource Management LevyTV TransmissionWaste RecyclingWater SupplyCommunity Wastewater Management SystemsTotal Other Rates

Other ChargesPenalties for Late PaymentTotal Other Charges

Less: Discretionary Rebates, Remissions & Write Offs

Total Rates Revenues

(b). Statutory Charges

Development Act FeesTown Planning FeesHealth & Septic Tank Inspection FeesAnimal Registration Fees & FinesParking Fines / Expiation FeesOther Licences, Fees & FinesSundryTotal Statutory Charges

(c). User Charges

Caravan Park RevenueCemetery FeesHall & Equipment HireMannum Dock MuseumMannum Leisure CentreWaste Management FeesSundryTotal User Charges

163

1,070 1,062

28

(1)

11,053

42 284

8 37

1,646 1,675

146 289 78 59

118 84

27

95

9,441

502

10,640

180 27

64 6

28

79

- 333

81

18 18

2013

(1)

Notes

(114) (121)

9,282

206

10,041

2014

(45)

33 33 710 893

46

1,313

46

(38) 9,882

211

39

1,133

39

161

34

121

59

22 28

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Mid Murray Council

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 2. Income (continued)

$ '000

(d). Investment Income

Interest on Investments - Local Government Finance Authority -OtherTotal Investment Income

(e). Reimbursements

Expense PaymentsPrivate WorksJoint UndertakingsOtherTotal Reimbursements

(f). Other Income

Insurance & Other Recoupments - Infrastructure, IPP&EDonationsRebates & Bonus ReceivedSundryTotal Other Income

(g). Grants, Subsidies, Contributions

Amounts Received Specifically for New or Upgraded Assets (enter details here)

Other Grants, Subsidies and ContributionsIndividually Significant Item - refer belowTotal Grants, Subsidies, Contributions

The functions to which these grants relate are shown in Note 12.

(i) Sources of grantsCommonwealth GovernmentState GovernmentOtherTotal

(ii) Individually Significant ItemsFlood Claim Grant

180 88 320

86 21 16

143

10 115 112 34

768 192 4,149 6,028

380

724 812 2,657 5,024

3,106 4,142 - 1,721

1,043 165

622

398 318

57

514 552

80

82

4 -

- 76

Notes 2014 2013

57 -

4,149 6,028

13 132

- 744

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Mid Murray Council

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 2. Income (continued)

$ '000

(h). Conditions over Grants & Contributions

Grants and contributions which were obtained on the condition that theybe expended for specified purposes or in a future period, but which arenot yet expended in accordance with those conditions, are as follows:

Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period

Less:Expended during the current period from revenuesrecognised in previous reporting periodsRoads InfrastructureFederal Infrastructure ProjectsHeritage & Cultural ServicesFlood ClaimHealthy CommunitiesOtherSubtotal

Plus:Amounts recognised as revenues in this reportingperiod but not yet expended in accordance with the conditionsRoads InfrastructureHeritage & Cultural ServicesHealthy CommunitiesFederal Infrastructure ProjectsOtherSubtotal

Unexpended at the close of this reporting period

Net increase (decrease) in assets subject to conditionsin the current reporting period

(i). Physical Resources Received Free of Charge

Nil

(1,029) -

(74) (359)

- 100

80

- (265)

413 1,462

(44) -

233

- (6)

953 1,462

(1,239) (630)

- 788 10 18

190 1,139

(1,049) 509

Notes 2014 2013

(92) -

100 -

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Note 3. Expenses

$ '000

(a). Employee Costs

Salaries and Wages*Employee Leave ExpenseSuperannuation - Defined Contribution Plan Contributions

Superannuation - Defined Benefit Plan Contributions

Workers' Compensation InsuranceLess: Capitalised and Distributed CostsTotal Operating Employee Costs

Total Number of Employees (full time equivalent at end of reporting period)

* 2014 employee leave expense includes annual leave and long service leave expensed. Prior years included annual, leave, long service leave, sick leave, personal leave, public holidays & time off in lieu.

(b). Materials, Contracts and Other Expenses

(i) Prescribed ExpensesAuditor's Remuneration - Auditing the Financial ReportsBad and Doubtful DebtsElected Members' ExpensesElection ExpensesOperating Lease Rentals - Non-Cancellable Leases

- Minimum Lease PaymentsSubtotal - Prescribed Expenses

(ii) Other Materials, Contracts and ExpensesContractorsEnergyFuel & OilsInsurancesLegal ExpensesLevies Paid to Government - NRM levyLevies - OtherParts, Accessories & ConsumablesProfessional ServicesRubbish Collection ContractorTelephoneVehicle Registration & TPIWater & SewerDonations & ContributionsSundryLess: Capitalised and Distributed CostsSubtotal - Other Material, Contracts & Expenses

Total Materials, Contracts and Other Expenses

127 132 212 240 328 -

144 156

1,551 1,295

200

420 514

7,118 5,381

7,402 5,678

589 701 (1,045) (1,864)

111 212 207 120 135

526 467

439 457

480 455 764 717

284 297

17

- 20

2,051 1,658

12 15

15 12 2

245 251

7,256

96 102

9

7,836

18

18

451 421

331 314 (425) (565)

175 163

650

Notes 2014 2013

1,283 5,640 6,654

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Note 3. Expenses (continued)

$ '000

(c). Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment

(i) Depreciation and AmortisationBuildings & Other StructuresInfrastructurePlant & EquipmentFurniture & FittingsEffluent DrainageStormwater DrainageCapping Other AssetsSubtotal

(ii) ImpairmentNilTotal Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment

(d). Finance Costs

Interest on Overdraft and Short-Term DrawdownInterest on LoansPremiums & Discounts RecognisedUnwinding of Present Value DiscountsTotal Finance Costs

Note 4. Asset Disposal & Fair Value Adjustments

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

Assets Renewed or Directly ReplacedProceeds from DisposalLess: Carrying Amount of Assets SoldGain (Loss) on Disposal

Net Gain (Loss) on Disposal or Revaluation of Assets

58 -

769 228 2,774 3,240

180 370

(8) 35

(8) 35

144 298 (306) (109)

415 379

- (36) 12 18

4 1

4,578 4,839

399 396

4,578 4,839

190 -

8 -

491 113 108 888

Notes 2014 2013

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Note 5. Current Assets

$ '000

(a). Cash & Cash Equivalents

Cash on Hand at BankDeposits at CallShort Term Deposits & Bills, etc.Total Cash & Cash Equivalents

(b). Trade & Other Receivables

Rates - General & OtherCouncil Rates Postponement SchemeAccrued RevenuesDebtors - GeneralPrepaymentsLoans to Community OrganisationsSubtotal

Less: Allowance for Doubtful DebtsTotal Trade & Other Receivables

(c). Inventories

Stores & MaterialsTrading StockTotal Inventories 148 109

132 94 16 15

1,906 1,928

1,968 1,980 64 41

(62) (52)

78 111 398 515

9 6

Notes 2014 2013

254 67

1,291 2,401

7 11

1,037 1,892 - 442

1,412 1,296

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Note 6. Non-Current Assets

$ '000

(a). Financial Assets

ReceivablesLoans to Community OrganisationsTotal Receivables

Total Financial Assets

(b). Equity Accounted Investments in Council Businesses

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant CommitteeTotal Equity Accounted Investments in Council Businesses

170 137

Notes 2014 2013

170 137

100 110 19 100 110

170 137

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Note 7a (i). Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

Fair Value At At Carrying At At Carrying

$ '000 Level Fair Value Cost Dep'n Value Fair Value Cost Dep'n Value

Capital Work in Progress - - - - - - - - 393 - - 393 - 393 Land - Other 17,485 132 - 17,617 - - - - - - 17,485 132 - 17,617 Buildings & Other Structures 24,184 6,654 12,868 17,970 325 499 - (180) - (127) 24,184 7,349 13,046 18,487 Infrastructure 137,720 11,940 53,120 96,540 1,788 1,831 - (2,774) (341) (207) 137,721 15,007 55,891 96,837 Plant & Equipment - 11,072 5,176 5,896 - 1,094 (306) (769) - - - 11,103 5,188 5,915 Furniture & Fittings - 2,322 1,350 972 - 280 - (190) - - - 2,602 1,540 1,062 Effluent Drainage 14,373 158 5,715 8,816 - 24 - (491) - - 14,373 182 6,206 8,349 Stormwater Drainage 9,289 638 3,582 6,345 14 107 - (108) (52) - 9,289 707 3,690 6,306 Capping and Reinstatement - - - - 405 - - (58) - - 405 - 58 347 Other Assets - - - - 123 - - (8) - 334 - 462 13 449 Total Infrastructure, Property, Plant& Equipment

Comparatives 203,051 26,037 77,537 151,551 3,741 3,813 (110) (4,839) - - 203,051 32,916 81,811 154,156

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155,762 85,632 37,937 203,051 32,916 203,457 (4,578) -

New / Upgrade

Renewals

-

Asset Movements during the Reporting Periodas at 30/6/2014

Depreciation Expense (Note 3c)

WDVof Asset

Disposals

WIPTransfers

Adjustments& Transfers

81,811

AccumulatedAccumulated

as at 30/6/2013

154,156 2,655 (306) 3,835

Asset Additions

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Note 7b. Valuation of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment & Investment Property

$ '000

At 1 July 2004 upon the transition to AIFRS, Council elected pursuant to AASB 1.19 to retain a previously

established deemed cost under GAAP as its deemed cost. With subsequent addition at cost, this remains as

the basis of recognition of non-material asset classes.

Land & Land ImprovementsCouncil being of the opinion that it is not possible to attribute a value sufficiently reliably to qualify for recognition, land

under roads has not been recognised in these reports. Land acquired for road purposes during the year is initially

recognised at cost, but transferred to fair value at reporting date, effectively writing off the expenditure.

Freehold land and land over which Council has control, but does not have title is recognised on the cost basis. No

capitalisation threshold is applied to the acquisition of land or interests in land.

Land improvements, including bulk earthworks with an assessed unlimited useful life, are recognised on the cost basis,

originally deriving from a valuation at 30 June 2007 at current replacement costs. Additions are recognised at cost.

Estimated future costs or reinstatement of land, capitalised in accordance with AASB116 are reviewed annually and

depreciated over the remaining life of the relevant asset.

Buildings & Other StructuresBuildings and other structures are derived from a valuation by Maloney Field Services at 1 July 2008 at written down

current replacement cost. Additions since revaluation are recognised at cost. Revaluation of these assets has been

contracted out but not yet complete. This may have a material affect on the annual depreciation as shown in the

Annual Financial Statements. This revaluation when complete will take into account the affects of AASB13.

InfrastructureInfrastructure assets in the form of Roads, Effluent Drainage Schemes and Bridges were valued by Gayler Professional

Engineering at written down current replacement cost as at 1 July 2008. All acquisitions made after the respective

dates of valuation are recorded at cost. Council is currently undertaking condition rating work on its unsealed road

networks, this is expected to be completed in 2014/15. This may have a material affect on the annual depreciation as

shown in the Annual Financial Statements.

Stormwater drainage infrastructure was valued by Maloney Field Services as at 30 June 2011 at written down current

replacement cost. All acquisitions made after the respective dates of valuation are recorded at cost.

Council plans to undertake condition based assessments of its Infrastructure assets on a four-yearly rolling program

according to the following schedule in consultation with its external asset management consultants.

Roads, Carparks 2014/15Bridges & Major Culverts 2015/16CWMS & Water Supply 2015/16Kerbs & Footpaths 2016/17Stormwater 2016/17Parks & Open Spaces 2017/18

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Note 8. Liabilities

$ '000

(a). Trade and Other Payables

Goods & ServicesPayments Received in AdvanceAccrued Expenses - Employee EntitlementsAccrued Expenses - Finance CostsAccrued Expenses - OtherDeposits, Retentions & BondsOtherTotal Trade and Other Payables

(b). BorrowingsLoansTotal Borrowings

All interest bearing liabilities are secured over the future

revenues of the Council

(c). Provisions

Employee Entitlements (including oncosts)

Future Reinstatement / Restoration, etcTotal Provisions

Amounts included in trade & other payables that are not

expected to be settled within 12 months of reporting date

Movements in Provisions

$ '000

2014 (current & non-current)

Opening BalanceAdd Additional Amounts Recognised(Less) PaymentsAdd (Less) Remeasurement AdjustmentsClosing Balance

Non Current

24

31

181 124 281

1,084

91

-

405

-

57

974 77

- 78

5,474

68 25 78 6 2

104 - - 245 -

- 331

-

761

1,044

46 2,302

6,257

-

2,257

2,468

1,607

2,257 1,044 6,257

340

2,517

810 3

(34)

2,583

CarbonTax

- - -

668

Notes2014

-

2,514

49

47

20132013Non Current Current

- 7

1,424 -

27 1,916

807

Future Reinstatement

-

5,474

2014Current

Employee Entitlements

(including oncosts)

-

2,359 99

- (516)

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Note 9. Reserves

$ '000

(a). Asset Revaluation Reserve

Land - OtherBuildings & Other StructuresInfrastructureEffluent DrainageStormwater DrainageTotal Asset Revaluation Reserve

Comparatives

$ '000

(b). Other Reserves

Building & Infrastructure ReserveEffluent Drainage ReserveProjects ReserveOther ReservesTotal Other Reserves

Comparatives

PURPOSES OF RESERVESAsset Revaluation ReservesThe asset revaluation reserve is used to record increments and decrements arising from changes in fair value ofnon current assets (less any subsequent impairment losses, where applicable).

Available-for-sale Investments ReserveThis reserve records the net difference between original cost, and fair value at reporting date, of financial instrumentsclassified as available-for-sale. On disposal of the financial instrument, the balance standing in the reserve in relationto that instrument is transferred to profit and loss (see Note 4).

11,566

-

12,195 - -

Notes

93,685

Notes

125,000 -

125,000

93,685

- -

11,566 -

Transfers Impairments

- -

1/7/2013 Tfrs from Reserve

Other Movements

30/6/2014

2,317

2,927

632

2,238 2,842

Tfrs to Reserve

2,927

12,195 - -

-

-

-

1,723

-

30/6/2014

(2,101)

125,000

125,000

(22) -

-

2,285 1,539

3,189 - - - 3,189 4,365

- - 4,365

1/7/2013 Increments (Decrements)

(2,323)

-

- 337 68 - - 405

- 332 - - 332 305 299 (222) - 382

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Note 10. Assets Subject to Restrictions

$ '000

The uses of the following assets are restricted, wholly or partially, by legislation or other externally imposed requirements. The assets are required to be utilised for the purposes for which control was transferred to Council, or for which the revenues were originally obtained.

Cash & Financial AssetsUnexpended amounts received from Federal GovernmentCWMS & Other Separate Rates UnexpendedFlood Claim GrantOtherTotal Assets Subject to Externally Imposed Restrictions

- 136 1,502

1,029

2013Notes

337

2014

405

- 405

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Note 11. Reconciliation to Statement of Cash Flows

$ '000

(a). Reconciliation of Cash

Cash Assets comprise highly liquid investments with short periods tomaturity subject to insignificant risk of changes of value. Cash at theend of the reporting period as shown in the Statement of Cash Flowsis reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows:

Total Cash & Equivalent AssetsBalances per Statement of Cash Flows

(b). Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets to Cash from Operating Activities

Net Surplus/(Deficit)Non-Cash Items in Income Statements Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment Equity Movements in Equity Accounted Investments (Increase)/Decrease

Premiums & Discounts Recognised & Unwound Grants for Capital Acquisitions (Treated as Investing Activity Receipts) Net (Gain) Loss on Disposals

Add (Less): Changes in Net Current Assets Net (Increase)/Decrease in Receivables Change in Allowances for Under-Recovery of Receivables Net (Increase)/Decrease in Inventories Net (Increase)/Decrease in Other Current Assets Net Increase/(Decrease) in Trade & Other Payables Net Increase/(Decrease) in Unpaid Employee Benefits Net Increase/(Decrease) in Other ProvisionsNet Cash provided by (or used in) operations

(c). Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities

Acquisition of assets by means of: - Estimated Future Reinstatement etc. CostsTotal Non-Cash Financing & Investing Activities

(d). Financing Arrangements

Unrestricted access was available at balance date to the following lines of credit:

Bank OverdraftsCorporate Credit CardsLGFA Cash Advance Debenture Facility

The bank overdraft facilities may be drawn at any time and may be terminated by the bank without notice.

3,500 1,500 21 18

500 500

(316)

405 312 312

2,100 6,049

405

405

5

Notes

(313) 243

8 (35) 1,847 6,194

35

(39) 63 20 -

155 146

(258) (23)

2014 2013

2,401

11 (4) - (18)

(1,043) (164)

(10)

1,291

(1,707) 1,576

4,839

1,291 2,401

4,578

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Note 12a. Functions

Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual

$ '000 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013

Administration 11,127 10,708 1,046 503 10,081 10,205 2 13 9,372 9,340

Public Order & Safety 110 83 531 380 (421) (297) - - 395 394

Health 234 256 611 673 (377) (417) 183 201 132 132

Social Security & Welfare 34 35 193 230 (159) (195) 28 30 474 472

Housing & Community Services 597 599 5,373 4,848 (4,776) (4,249) 18 281 20,131 20,063

Environmental 267 258 770 760 (503) (502) - - - -

Recreation & Culture 240 408 2,158 1,993 (1,918) (1,585) 95 267 20,673 20,603

Agriculture 4 4 244 238 (240) (234) - - - -

Building 42 28 346 298 (304) (270) - - - -

Works 1,936 2,399 6,016 5,023 (4,080) (2,624) 1,851 2,310 94,946 94,627

Economic Affairs 1,534 1,499 1,612 1,869 (78) (370) 41 34 5,683 5,664 Other Purposes 2,046 3,251 1,342 1,337 704 1,914 1,599 2,891 7,571 7,546

Total Functions/Activities 18,171 19,528 20,242 18,152 (2,071) 1,376 3,817 6,027 159,377 158,841

Revenues and expenses exclude net gain (loss) on disposal or revaluation of assets, net gain (loss) from joint ventures & associated entities, amounts received specifically for new or upgraded assets and

physical resources received free of charge.

Details of these Functions/Activities are provided in Note 12(b).

Functions/Activities

Income, Expenses and Assets have been directly attributed to the following Functions / Activities.

INCOME EXPENSES OPERATINGSURPLUS (DEFICIT)

TOTAL ASSETS HELD (CURRENT &

NON-CURRENT)

GRANTS INCLUDEDIN INCOME

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Note 12b. Components of Functions

$ '000

The activities relating to Council functions are as follows:

COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY

HEALTH

SOCIAL SECURITY & WELFARE

HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTAL

RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

AGRICULTURAL

BUILDINGBuilding Control.

Governance, Administration n.e.c., Elected Members, Organisational, Support Services, Accounting/Finance, Payroll,Human Resources, Information Technology, Communication, Telecommunications Networks, Rates Administration,Records, Occupancy, Contract Management, Customer Service, Other Support Services, Revenues, Seperate andSpecial Rates.

Regulatory Services - Dog and Cat Control, Litter Control, Town Planning Inspections and Other Regulatory Services,Emergency Services, Other Fire Protection.

Regulatory Services - Clean Air/Pollution Control, Health Inspection. Immunisation, Nursing Homes, Preventive HealthServices, Health Services, Opal and Healthy Communities Programs, Other Health Services and Pest Control.

Community Services - Community Support, Elderly Citizens Facilities, Home Assistance Scheme, Crime Prevention,Other Services for the Aged and Disabled, Youth Services, Community Assistance, Community Transport, Family andNeighbourhood Support, Other Community Support.

Sewerage/CWMS, Water Supply - Domestic, Cemeteries, Public Conveniences, Waste Management, Domestic Waste,Green Waste, Recycling, Transfer Stations, Waste Disposal Facilities, Other Waste Management, Teledcentres, TVTransmission Services, Stormwater and Drainage, Street Cleaning, Street Lighting, Town Planning.

Environmental Management and support for Local Area Planning Committees.

Static Libraries, Cultural Services, Cultural Venues, Heritage, Museums and Art Galleries, and Other Cultural Services,Parks and Gardens, Sports Facilities - Indoor, Sports Facilities - Outdoor, Swimming Centres - Outdoor, and OtherRecreation.

Contributions to Natural Resource Management Board, Other Environmental support.

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Note 12b. Components of Functions (continued)

$ '000

WORKS

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

OTHER PURPOSES NEC

Note 13. Financial Instruments

Recognised Financial Instruments

Bank, Deposits at Call, Short Term Deposits Accounting Policy:Carried at lower of cost and net realisable value; Interest isrecognised when earned.

Terms & Conditions:Deposits are returning fixed interest rates between 2.5% and 3.05% (2013: 2.75% and 3.3%). Short term deposits have anaverage maturity of 90 days and an average interest rate of 3.05%.(2013: 90 days and 3.3%)

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value due to the short term to maturity.

Receivables Accounting Policy:Rates & Associated Charges Carried at nominal values less any allowance for doubtful debts.(including legals & penalties for late payment) An allowance for doubtful debts is recognised (and re-assessed

annually) when collection in full is no longer probable.Note: These receivables do not meet the definitionof "financial instruments" and have been excluded Terms & Conditions:from the following disclosures. Secured over the subject land, arrears attract interest of 7.7%

(2013: 8.5%). Council is not materially exposed to any individualdebtor, credit risk exposure is concentrated within the Council's boundaries in the State.

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value (after deduction of any allowance).

Caravan Parks, Employment Creation Programs, Regional Development, Support to Local Businesses, TourismPromotion, Information Services, Venues and Events, other Economic Development.

Plant Hire & Works Overhead Suspense, Depot Expenses, Occupational Health Safety and Risk Management,Revenues, LGGC - General Purpose.

Roads - sealed, Roads - formed, Roads - natural formed, Roads - unformed, Traffic Management, LGGC - roads (formula funded), and Other Transport. Footpaths and Kerbing, Gravel Pits/Quarries, Private Road Works, Bus Shelters, Car Parking (provision and regulation), Streetscaping, Wharves, Boat Ramps and Other Marine Facilities, Aerodrome, Bridges.

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Note 13. Financial Instruments (continued)

$ '000

Recognised Financial Instruments

Receivables Accounting Policy:Fees & Other Charges Carried at nominal values less any allowance for doubtful debts.

An allowance for doubtful debts is recognised (and re-assessed annually) when collection in full is no longer probable.

Terms & Conditions:Unsecured, and do not bear interest. Council is not materiallyexposed to any individual debtor, credit risk exposure isconcentrated within the Council's boundaries.

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value (after deduction of any allowance).

Receivables Accounting Policy:Other Levels of Government Carried at nominal value.

Terms & Conditions:Amounts due have been calculated in accordance with theterms and conditions of the respective programs followingadvice of approvals, and do not bear interest. All amountsare due by Departments and Agencies of State and FederalGovernments.

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value.

Liabilities Accounting Policy:Creditors and Accruals Liabilities are recognised for amounts to be paid in the future for

goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Council.

Terms & Conditions:Liabilities are normally settled on 30 day terms.

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value.

Liabilities Accounting Policy:Interest Bearing Borrowings Carried at the principal amounts. Interest is charged as an

expense as it accrues.

Terms & Conditions:Secured over future revenues, borrowings are repayable (describe basis); interest is charged at fixed (or variable - describe) rates between 5.4% and 8.2% (2013: 5.4% and 8.2%).

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value.

Liabilities Accounting Policy:Finance Leases Accounted for in accordance with AASB 117.

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Note 13. Financial Instruments (continued)

$ '000

2014Financial AssetsCash & EquivalentsReceivablesTotal Financial Assets

Financial LiabilitiesPayablesCurrent BorrowingsNon-Current BorrowingsTotal Financial Liabilities

$ '000

2013Financial AssetsCash & EquivalentsReceivablesOther Financial AssetsTotal Financial Assets

Financial LiabilitiesPayablesCurrent BorrowingsNon-Current BorrowingsTotal Financial Liabilities

The following interest rates were applicableto Council's Borrowings at balance date:

Other Variable RatesFixed Interest Rates

Net Fair ValueAll carrying values approximate fair value for all recognised financial instruments . There is no recognised market for

the financial assets of the Council.

Weighted Avg Weighted Avg

-

CarryingDue > 1 yearDue

& ≤ 5 years

7,646 7,297

8,143

11,504 9,740

8,143

CarryingValue

2,684

1,291 1,291

3,352 3,289

- 2,400

Total Contractual

- 2,061

Cash Flows Values

Due Total Contractual

-

> 5 years

2,065

n/a

Carrying

2,913

2,068

- 1,625

30 June 2014

Interest RateCarrying

Interest RateValue

- 1,044 1,625

-

Due > 1 year

- 2,400 2,401 -

1,217

-

Due

> 5 years

1,226

821

1,149 25 2,684 -

821

-

4,758

-

1,044 -

105 3,221 105

1,625

3,833

3,352 1,998

ValuesCash Flows

1,174

- 1,044

1,291 -

5,474

2,913

30 June 2013

2,068 5,474

Due

< 1 year

32 137 136 32 3,358 4,602

2,669 3,406 - 3,406

< 1 year & ≤ 5 years

-

- 4,733

2,061 - -

6,518 8,514

4.75% 1,040

5.96% 7,474 6.16% 6,518

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Note 13. Financial Instruments (continued)

$ '000

Risk Exposures

Credit Risk represents the loss that would be recognised if counterparties fail to perform as contracted. The maximum credit risk on financial assets of the Council is the carrying amount, net of any allowance for doubtful debts. All Councilinvestments are made with the SA Local Government Finance Authority and are guaranteed by the SA Government.Except as detailed in Notes 5 & 6 in relation to individual classes of receivables, exposure is concentrated within theCouncil's boundaries, and there is no material exposure to any individual debtor.

Market Risk is the risk that fair values of financial assets will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices. Allof Council's financial assets are denominated in Australian dollars and are not traded on any market, and henceneither market risk nor currency risk apply.

Liquidity Risk is the risk that Council will encounter difficulty in meeting obligations with financial liabilities. In accordance with the model Treasury Mangement Policy (LGA Information Paper 15), liabilities have a range ofmaturity dates. Council also has available a range of bank overdraft and standby borrowing facilities that it can access.

Interest Rate Risk is the risk that future cash flows will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.Council has a balance of both fixed and variable interest rate borrowings and investments. Cash flow fluctuations aremanaged holistically in seeking to minimise interest costs over the longer term in a risk averse manner.

Note 14. Commitments for Expenditure

$ '000

(a). Capital Commitments

Nil

(b). Other Expenditure Commitments

Other expenditure committed for (excluding inventories) at the reportingdate but not recognised in the financial statements as liabilities:

Audit ServicesWaste Management ServicesEmployee Remuneration ContractsOther

These expenditures are payable:Not later than one yearLater than one year and not later than 5 years

21

1,524

3,164

1,025

730

3,164

2014 2013

1,299

11 -

322

1,115 274 2,049

966 889

1,299

Notes

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 15. Financial Indicators

$ '000

1. Operating Surplus RatioOperating SurplusRates - General & Other Less NRM levy

This ratio expresses the operating surplus as a percentage of general and

other rates, net of NRM levy.

1a. Adjusted Operating Surplus Ratio

In recent years thte Federal Government has made advance payments prior

to 30th June from future year allocations of financial assistance grants, as

explained in Note 1. The Adjusted Operating Surplus Ratio adjusts for the

resulting distortion in the disclosed operating result for each year.

2. Net Financial Liabilities RatioNet Financial LiabilitiesTotal Operating Revenue Less NRM Levy

Net financial Liabilities are defined as total liabilities less financial assets

(excluding equity accounted investments in Council businesses). These are

expressed as a percentage of total operating revenue (excluding NRM levy).

3. Asset Sustainability RatioNet Asset RenewalsDepreciation

Net asset renewals expenditure is defined as net capital expenditure on

the renewal and replacement of existing assets, and excludes new

capital expenditure on the acquisition of additional assets.

Amounts2014 2014 2013 2012

Indicator Prior Periods

10,105 58% 35% 31% 17,289

3,537 77% 73% 56% 4,578

10,842 (788) -7% 4% 23%

10,842 -25%(2,742)

These Financial Indicators have been calculated in accordance with Information paper 9 - Local Government Financial Indicators prepared as part of the LGA Financial Sustainability Program for the Local Government Association of South Australia.

23% 13%

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 16. Uniform Presentation of Finances

$ '000

The following is a high level summary of both operating and capital investment activities of the Council prepared on a simplified Uniform Presentation Framework basis.

All Councils in South Australia have agreed to summarise annual budgets and long-term financial plans on the same basis.

The arrangements ensure that all Councils provide a common 'core' of financial information, which enables meaningful comparisons of each Council's finances.

Incomeless ExpensesOperating Surplus / (Deficit)

less Net Outlays on Existing Assets Capital Expenditure on Renewal and Replacement of Existing Assets less Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment less Proceeds from Sale of Replaced AssetsSubtotal

less Net Outlays on New and Upgraded Assets

less Amounts Received Specifically for New and Upgraded AssetsSubtotal

Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year

Capital Expenditure on New and Upgraded Assets (including Investment Property & Real Estate Developments)

3,591

(4,839) 3,835 3,676

(298)

2,655 3,756

2014

(1,307)

(4,578)

(4,024) (908)

2,323

19,528 17,500 (20,242) (18,152)

1,376 (2,742)

(1,041)

(332) (165)

(144)

2013

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 17. Operating Leases

$ '000

Leases Providing Revenue to the Council

Lease Payment Commitments of Council

Last financial year Council had entered into non-cancellable operating leases for passenger vehicles and gym equipment.No lease imposes any additional restrictions on Council in relation to additionaldebt or further leasing. No lease contains any escalation clause.

Not later than one year

2013

5

2014

5 -

Commitments under non-cancellable operating leases that have not been recognised in the financial statements are as follows:

Council owns various buildings, plant and other facilities that are available for hire or lease (on a non-cancellable basis wherever practicable) in accordance with the published revenue policy. Rentals received from such leases are disclosed as rent and hire of non-investment property in Note 2.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 18. Superannuation

$ '000

The Council makes employer superannuation contributions in respect of its employees to Statewide Super (formerly

Local Government Superannuation Scheme). There are two types of membership, each of which is funded differently.

Permanent and contract employees of the South Australian Local Government sector with Salarylink benefits prior to

24 November 2009 have the option to contribute to Marketlink and/or Salarylink. All other employees (including

casuals) have all contributions allocated to Marketlink.

Marketlink (Accumulation Fund) MembersMarketlink receives both employer and employee contributions on a progressive basis. Employer contributions are

based on a fixed percentage of employee earnings in accordance with superannuation guarantee legislation (9.25% in

2013/14; 9% in 2012/13). No further liability accrues to the Council as the superannuation benefits accruing to

employees are represented by their share of the net assets of the Fund.

Salarylink (Defined Benefit) MembersSalarylink is a defined benefit scheme where the benefit payable is based on a formula determined by the member's

contribution rate, number of years and level of contribution and final average salary. Council makes employer

contributions to Salarylink as determined by the Trustee based on advice from the appointed Actuary.

The range is currently 6.3% (6.3% in 2012/13) of 'superannuation' salary.

In addition, Council makes a separate contribution of 3% of salary for Salarylink members to their Marketlink account.

Employees also make member contributions to the Fund. As such, assets accumulate in the Fund to meet the

member's benefits, as defined in the Trust Deed, as they accrue.

The Salarylink section is a multi-employer sponsored plan. As the Fund's assets and liabilities are pooled and are not

allocated by each employer, and employees may transfer to another employer within the local government sector and

retain membership of the Fund, the Actuary is unable to allocate benefit liabilities, assets and costs between

employers. As provided by AASB 119.32(b), Council does not use defined benefit accounting for these contributions.

The most recent full actuarial investigation conducted by the Scheme's actuary, A C Miller, FIAA, of Russell Employee

Benefits Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2011. The Trustee has determined that the current funding arrangements are

adequate for the expected Salarylink liabilities. However, future financial and economic circumstances may

require changes to Council's contribution rates at some future time.

Contributions to Other Superannuation Schemes Council also makes contributions to other superannuation schemes selected by employees under the “choice of fund”

legislation. All such schemes are of the accumulation type, where the superannuation benefits accruing to the

employee are represented by their share of the net assets of the scheme, and no further liability attaches to the

Council.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 19. Equity Accounted Council Businesses

$ '000

All joint ventures and associated entities are required to prepare Annual Financial Statements that comply with the SA Local Government Model Financial Statements.

Joint Venture EntitiesTotal

(i) JOINT VENTURE ENTITIES(a) Carrying Amounts

Name of Entity Principal Activity

Jointly share Plant and EquipmentTotal Carrying Amounts - Joint Venture Entities

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant CommitteeEstablished by the Mid Murray Council and Karoonda East Murray Council to own and jointly share Plant and Equipment.

(b) Relevant Interests

Name of Entity

(c) Movement in Carrying Amounts

Opening BalanceShare in Operating ResultCouncil's Equity Share in the Joint Venture Entity

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant Committee

Outputs Ownership Voting Power2014

2013

111

2014 2013 20145

111

Council's Share of Net AssetsCouncil's Share of Net Income

(11)

2013-

100

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant Committee 100 111

50% 50% 50% 50% 50%

Interest in Interest in Proportion of

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils

Plant Committee

(11) 5 - 111

2013 2014 2013 2014 2013

2014

2014 2013 2014 2013111 106

- (11) 5

50%

100 111

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 20. Contingencies & Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised in the Balance Sheet

The following assets and liabilities do not qualify for 3. LEGAL MATTERSrecognition in the Balance Sheet, but knowledge &is considered relevant to the users of the financial report Council is the planning consent authority for its area in making and evaluating decisions about the allocation under the Development Act 1993 (as amended). of scarce resources. Pursuant to that Act, certain persons aggrieved by a

planning decision of the Council may appeal. It is 1. LAND UNDER ROADS normal practice that parties bear their own legal costs.

At the date of these reports, Council had no notice ofAs reported in the Financial Statements, Council is of appeals against planning decisions made prior to the opinion that it is not possible to attribute a value reporting date. All known costs have been recognised, sufficiently reliably for these assets to qualify for but the amount of further costs cannot be known until recognition, and accordingly land under roads has not the appeals are determined.been recognised in the reports. Land acquired for roadpurposes during the year is initially recognised at cost,but transferred to fair value at reporting date, effectivelywriting off the expenditure.

At reporting date, Council controlled 3,380 km of roadreserves of average width 20 metres.

2. POTENTIAL INSURANCE LOSSES

Council is a multi-purpose organisation providing a largerange of building, parks infrastructure, playgrounds andother facilities accessible to the public. At any time, itis likely that claims will have been made against Council that remain unsettled.

Council insures against all known insurable risks usinga range of insurance policies, each of which is subjectto deductable "insurance excesses", the amount ofwhich varies according to the class of insurance.

Council has recognised the potential losses arising from claims known at reporting date based on averagehistorical net cost (including insurance excess) of similar types of claims. Other potential claims not reported to Council may have existed at reporting date.

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Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

Note 21. Events after the Balance Sheet Date

Events that occur after the reporting date of 30 June 2014, up to and including the date when the financialstatements are "authorised for issue" have been taken into account in preparing these statements.

Council has adopted the date of receipt of the Auditors' Report as the appropriate "authorised for issue" daterelating to these General Purpose Financial Statements.

Accordingly, the "authorised for issue" date is 13/10/14.

Council is unaware of any material or significant "non adjusting events" that should be disclosed.

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Annual Report 2013/2014

APPENDIX 2

Mid Murray Council Annual Business Plan and Budget

2013/2014

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ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN

AND BUDGET

2013/2014

Adopted 8 July 2013

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL

ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET

2013/2014

CONTENTS

Page

1 Introduction 1

2 Linking Strategic Goals to Budget 11

3 Measuring Performance 17

4 Significant Influences and Priorities 24

5 Continuing Services 26

6 Linking to State Strategic Plan 27

7 Relationship to Long Term Financial Plan and Asset 28 Management Plan

8 Financial Sustainability 29

9 Funding the Business Plan 30

10 Rating Policy Statement 31

11 Funding disparities between Councils 45

12 Community Consultation 46

Appendix A 47

Appendix B (as per budget) 57

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL

ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN

AND BUDGET 2013/2014

1. INTRODUCTION

The Annual Business Plan sets out the Council’s proposed services, programs and projects for 2013/2014. It aims to maintain a variety of services and facilities for the community throughout the Council area. It also continues progress towards the longer term objectives for the Mid Murray Council set out in the Strategic Management Plan adopted by the Council on 10/07/2006 (revised and adopted 8 December 2008). Council has long-term financial and asset management plans to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Council’s financial performance and position. This annual business plan is consistent with these plans.

Principal Office and

Administration Office:

49 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA 5238 P O Box 28, Mannum SA 5238

Telephone: (08) 8569 0100 Facsimile: (08) 8569 1931 Email: [email protected]

Environmental Services Division:

(Development/Building/Health) Main Street, Cambrai SA 5353

Telephone: (08) 8564 6020 Facsimile: (08) 8569 1931

Works Division:

Corner Fourth & Eighth Streets, Morgan SA 5320 Telephone: (08) 8540 0060 Facsimile: (08) 8569 1931

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GENERAL STATISTICS Area 6,266 square kilometres Population 8,136 Length of Council Roads 3,382 Kms Replacement Cost of Infrastructure $2,396,028 Mayor 1 Councillors 11 Wards 5 Employees (includes part-time employees) 115 (91 FTE’s) ASSESSMENTS AND RATES Details of the Mid Murray Council’s Assessment and Rates Information for 2013/2014:

Assessed Capital Value $2,103,907,020 Valuer Valuer General Date of Last New Valuation 2013 Number of Rateable Properties 10,031 General Rate Income $9,832,550 Effluent Drainage Rates $701,045 NRM Levy $212,175 Kerbside Collection of Recyclables Rates $163,524 Other Separate Rates $50,109 Percentage of Rateable Assessments Affected by the Minimum Rate 26.09%

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL The Mid Murray Council was formed on 1 July, 1997 through the amalgamation of the District Council of Mannum, District Council of Morgan, District Council of Ridley-Truro and part of the District Council of Mount Pleasant. The Council area comprises land within regions generally known as the Murraylands, Riverland and the eastern slopes of the Mount Lofty Ranges. The major topographical feature of the area being the valley of the River Murray with some 220 kms of this picturesque waterway passing through the district. The principal office of Council is situated in Mannum. This is the site for Council’s administration and finance functions. The Cambrai Council Office houses the planning, building control and environmental health functions, whilst the works functions of Council are based at the Morgan Office. Major issues confronting the Council:

• The need to maintain and upgrade our infrastructure (especially a very large road network) in a safe and trafficable condition. The second largest road network of a Council in South Australia.

• Continued promotion and upgrade of our very large tourist infrastructure based mainly on the River Murray.

• Development pressure for growth in the Council area. • Funding disparities between Rural and Metropolitan Councils. • Increased legislation imposed by the State Government, in particular on

Local Government, especially environmental matters in relation to Waste Management Services.

• Increased operating costs due to the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax, mainly its affect on electricity costs.

• Financial Sustainability Program. • Ongoing River Murray riverbank slumping problems. • Drainage problems within townships. • Continued repairs to our infrastructure following the floods in December

2010. • The requirement to increase superannuation payments to all employees

by 0.25%. • Review and provision of services more efficiently throughout Council. • Duplication of services and facilities as a result of having many small

towns within our large Council area. Council is also continually confronted with new challenges, community requests and additional costs as a result of State Government legislation which it meets as they arise. Many of these challenges though mean an increase on rate income increases above inflation. These include higher EPA waste management levy, State building truss inspection, State requirements for asset management and governance, rising electricity and material costs (the cost to Council of price rises for 2013/14 is 2.8%), Carbon Tax and additional other costs. It is estimated that State Government costs associated with legislative requirements and levies amount to over $200,000 for Council. This equates to an additional 2.16% increase in rate income. Council is proposing a general rate increase of 5.94%. Annual Business Plan and Budget 2013/2014

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VISION STATEMENT We celebrate our rich and diverse country lifestyle built on a strong economy. Our aim is to encourage a continuing vibrant community, family spirit, the ongoing protection of the River Murray and maintain our precious natural, cultural and built heritage. MISSION STATEMENT We will be: Proactive in planning for and facilitating business and industry investment and economic growth; Committed to the protection of our natural and built environment; Open and inclusive in encouraging community involvement and partnership in Council plans and policies; Advocates for and providers of services and facilities that support community wellbeing; An efficient and responsible manager of Council assets, infrastructure and resources in partnership with the community; A professional organisation that attracts and retains high quality staff and Elected Members. VALUES We will be known for our: Honesty, integrity and reliability; Professional, hard working and responsive approach; Positive and progressive attitude; Openness, balance and pragmatism when making decisions; Strong leadership in the best interests of the whole community. NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT 1.0 GOAL

An orderly and sustainable planning, management and development approach to all aspects of our natural and built environment.

STRATEGIES 1.1 Improve environment practices within the Council area. 1.2 Develop policies and practices that have regard to adaptation to and

mitigation of climate change impacts. 1.3 Council to implement measures to improve the efficiency of its own

water and energy use. 1.4 Protect and manage sensitive environments by establishing criteria for

sustainable access and use of reserves. Annual Business Plan and Budget 2013/2014

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NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT CONT’D STRATEGIES CONT’D 1.5 Investigate the feasibility of a recycling programme and sorting facility

in association with a major landfill facility in the region. 1.6 Actively encourage the development of alternative energy sources and

support the use of solar power in new developments. 1.7 Council to work effectively with regional NRM Boards and sub-regional

NRM Groups to support effective sustainable land management, policies and practices.

1.8 Implement a waste management strategy that reduces the volume of waste going to landfill.

1.9 Promote the environmental benefits of community wastewater management systems and alternative wastewater treatment systems including the re-use of treated wastewater, where appropriate.

1.10 Acknowledge the ongoing relationship of Aboriginal people with the land, the River and their resources.

1.11 Ensure that the Development Plan incorporates environmental sustainability principles in respect to all forms of development

1.12 Ensure planning policies provide adequate levels of protection to heritage places and guidance to facilitate new development that is compatible with adjoining historic buildings.

COMMUNITY 2.0 GOAL

An enhanced, cooperative relationship within the community to achieve our shared vision.

STRATEGIES 2.1 Ensure a sustainable future with choices for opportunities for all of our

residents and visitors. 2.2 Facilitate the development of housing suitable for older people,

especially where medical and other services are available. 2.3 Continue to lobby for aged care packages to support people who wish

to remain in their own homes. 2.4 Continue to support the Regional Development Boards to address

employment and infrastructure barriers to attract new families and to encourage our young people to stay or return to the District.

2.5 Consult with young people to identify how best to meet their needs and aspirations.

2.6 Encourage employers and training providers to work together to provide youth training and employment opportunities.

2.7 Develop a communication strategy to facilitate the effective provision of information.

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COMMUNITY CONT’D STRATEGIES CONT’D 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working with community

organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services.

2.9 Undertake streetscape and township improvements in accordance with Master Plans completed for various towns, staged within annual budget provisions.

2.10 Support the provision of medical facilities and health services to meet community needs including through advocacy to the State Government.

2.11 Continue to consult with the community and to provide services and facilities for people with disabilities.

2.12 Promote the benefits of cultural and public art activities. 2.13 Promote the benefits and importance of robust environmental health

systems. ECONOMY 3.0 GOALS

An adaptable, sustainable, diverse economy attracting industry and employment opportunities.

STRATEGIES 3.1 Work with Government agencies and Regional Development Boards to

facilitate the communities’ economic goals. 3.2 Facilitate private sector investment for appropriate developments

through proactive planning and a positive approach. 3.3 Ensure there is sufficient suitably zoned land to accommodate demand. 3.4 Promote value adding to primary production to provide for additional

employment opportunities. 3.5 Facilitate the provision of housing in appropriate locations to attract

families to live in the area. 3.6 Prepare a Tourism Policy that guides Council in implementing the

Regional Tourism Strategy. 3.7 Establish partnerships with State Government and private sector to

provide tourism facilities to encourage longer stays and increase expenditure.

3.8 Work with the Regional Tourism Marketing Committees and adjoining councils to promote recreation and tourism activities.

3.9 Increase the focus on tourism through developing trails and facilities for visitors to encourage longer stays in these area.

3.10 Employ a Tourism and Economic Development Officer who could also assist Council to secure government funding for tourism, recreation and community initiatives.

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INFRASTRUCTURE, ASSET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT 4.0 GOALS

Well managed Council assets provided for the benefit of the overall community.

STRATEGIES 4.1 Continue to develop efficient work practices and undertake training

where required, increasing productivity. 4.2 Develop and implement the Infrastructure and Asset Management

Plan. 4.3 Identify surplus assets that can be realised for a greater community

benefit and ensure that communities are effectively consulted about how these benefits are delivered.

4.4 Explore ways to involve the community in increasing the use of under-utilised assets that are valued by the community.

4.5 Encourage the adaptive re-use of historic buildings to assist in retaining the heritage character of townships.

GOVERNANCE 5.0 GOALS

A council that exhibits the highest values and principles in all aspects of its activities and identifies and incorporates community ideas, values and goals in its decision making process.

STRATEGIES 5.1 Strengthen the capacity of Elected Members to provide leadership and

direction. 5.2 Provide support to attract and retain high quality Elected Member

representation. 5.3 Develop a Training Plan to assist in providing appropriate training

resources and access to relevant courses and seminars for Elected Members.

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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

6.0 GOALS

Accountable and responsible management of financial resources based on best practice principles and processes.

STRATEGIES

6.1 Create a working environment that fosters productivity and

responsiveness. 6.2 Provide targeted staff training and development relevant to

organisational needs. 6.3 Undertake a review of operations and procedures to ensure optimum

efficiency. 6.4 Promote a consultative culture where staff are involved in the decision

making process about their work environments. 6.5 Maximise opportunities for external funding, subject to those

opportunities being consistent with Council’s goals and strategies. 6.6 Develop and implement the Long Term Financial Management Plan. 6.7 Maintain a strong commitment to Work Health and Safety principles

and a constant focus on public safety and risk management in all areas of operation.

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Elected Members Structure Mid Murray Council is a corporate body consisting of a Mayor and 11 Councillors. MAYOR Dave Burgess 0428 813 450 RANDELL WARD Cr Peter Raison 0409 594 720 Cr Brian Taylor (08) 8569 1239 Cr Kerry Yeates 0439 877 849 RIVER SOUTH WARD Cr Jeff Hall 0437 389 683 Cr Peter Milsom 0439 189 690 STURT WARD Cr Inez Bormann 0438 806 112 Cr Mardi Jennings 0408 849 043 RIVER NORTH WARD Cr David Peake 0419 830 066 Cr Kevin Myers (Deputy Mayor) 0428 518 994 Cr Ken Sayers (08) 8540 5258 REEDY CREEK WARD Cr Jeff Howie (08) 8569 7221 Senior Officers at 30 June, 2013 Chief Executive Officer Mr Russell Peate Director, Community Services Mr Shane Thompson Director, Corporate & Financial Services Mr Robin Bourne Director, Environmental Services Mr Kelvin Goldstone Director, Infrastructure Services Mr Tom Avery (Acting)

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2. LINKING STRATEGIC GOALS TO BUDGET

Service Area: Administration

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$

Revenue $

Consultants 0 107,000 -107,000 Insurances 0 250,565 -250,565 General Administration 0 1,956,151 11,000 -1,967,151 Information Technology 218,323 519,687 224,730 -526,094 Elected Members 270,392 270,392 Donations 76,500 76,500 Depreciation 211,300 211,300 Rates -11,004,403 -11,004,403 Projects for 2013/2014 include:-

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Records Management, review and disposal of old records

Complete revaluation of Buildings & Structures, and Insurance value review

Council’s Strategic Plan to be reviewed Finalise Representation Review for Elected

Member representation Review and improve Council’s Asset &

Infrastructure Plans Central Local Govt. Region Aerial Photo

Project Core Computer Server Upgrade

Review and maintain efficient and effective operations and procedures

To be accountable and responsible managers of our financial resources

Undertake a review of operations and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency

Review and implement the Long Term Financial Plan

Develop a better communication strategy to residents to facilitate the effective provision of information

Service Area: Public Order & Safety

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Dog Control 86,510 152,210 -65,700 Emergency Services 73,823 76,223 -2,400 General Inspectors duties including livestock issues

180,150 181,350 -1,200

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Review an orderly and sustainable planning,

management and development approach to all aspects of our natural and built environment

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LINKING STRATEGIC GOALS TO BUDGET CONT’D Service Area: Health

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Medical Centres 33,793 38,493 -4,700 Immunisation Program 19,863 23,363 -3,500 Health Inspection 161,993 166,193 -4,200 Healthy Communities Project 122,987 258,672 -135,685 Opal Project 49,000 89,000 -40,000 Other Health Services including Septic Tanks, mosquito monitoring and control, food premises inspections

48,892 85,392 -36,500

Projects for 2013/2014 include:- Mosquito Control Program Immunization Program Continuation of the Healthy Communities &

Opal Projects

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:- Continue to support small communities by

working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services

Support the provision of medical facilities and health services throughout the Council area to meet community needs including through advocacy to the State Government

Service Area: Social Security & Welfare

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Support for Aged Care Facilities 23,350 23,350

Morgan Day Care Centre 106,330 106,330 Home & Community Care -1,000 31,500 -32,500 Contribution to MMSS 15,000 15,000 Mental Health Support 6,500 6,500 Other Welfare Support 33,988 35,188 -1,200 Projects for 2013/2014 include:- Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Contribution to Mid Murray Support Services to provide community support and programs

Disabled Access incentive program Review and continued provision of social

services to our communities

Provide services and facilities to support an ageing population and for those people with disabilities

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LINKING STRATEGIC GOALS TO BUDGET CONT’D Service Area: Housing & Community Services

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Cemeteries 93,880 111,280 17,600 -35,000 Effluent Drainage 1,161,951 1,156,651 16,500 -11,200 Public Conveniences 545,070 479,070 66,000 Sanitation & Garbage 2,046,490 2,153,790 -107,300 Street Cleaning 71,200 71,200 Street Lighting 142,000 142,000 Town Planning 572,115 721,450 -149,335 Council Property Maintenance including Disabled Access Program

30,000 30,000

Other Housing & Community Services 333,640 400,190 -66,550

Urban Stormwater Drainage 175,910 41,710 134,200

Community Services 215,233 187,733 27,500 Environmental Services Management 456,970 456,970

Other Protection of the Environment 45,556 336,111 -290,555

Projects for 2013/2014 include:-

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Development Plan Amendments to be carried out for: - SBC River Murray Zone DPA - Myall Place - Cadell Horticultural Policy Area - Heritage Places

Disabled Access Program Mannum Marina Development Support and

DPA Complete rehabilitation of Waste

Management Sites Morgan Cemetery Upgrade Provision of a disabled toilet for Blanchetown Stage 1 provision of Stormwater Drainage for

Sedan Morgan Riverfront Precinct Drainage

Ensure that the Development Plan incorporates sustainability principles in respect to all forms of development

Recognise and protect our significant built and cultural heritage

Facilitate the provision of suitably zoned land for residential, industrial, commercial and retail purposes

Provide services and facilities to support an ageing population and for those people with disabilities

Implement a Waste Management Strategy that reduces the volume of waste going to landfill

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LINKING STRATEGIC GOALS TO BUDGET CONT’D Service Area: Recreation & Culture

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Halls 164,320 156,810 7,910 -400 Libraries 209,148 227,826 -18,678 Parks, Gardens & Reserves

740,850 674,650 85,800 -19,600

Sport & Recreation 465,402 534,031 8,800 -77,429 Youth Services 136,669 144,169 -7,500 Country Arts 86,945 136,945 -50,000 Cultural Services 217,632 93,332 143,000 -18,700 Projects for 2013/2014 include:- Implementation of Community Land

Management Plans Morgan Railway Station Restoration and

Toilet provision Rockleigh Historic School restoration Provision of 24/7 access to the Mannum

Leisure Centre

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:- Continue to support small communities by

working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services

Protect and manage sensitive environments by establishing criteria for sustainable access and use

Promote the benefits of cultural and public art activities

Service Area: Agriculture

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Support for NRM Boards, salinity, River Murray ecosystems, Water Quality, Water Use, Land Management, Pest Management & Biodiversity

238,893 243,393 -4,500

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:- Council to work effectively with the Murray

Darling Basin NRM Board and sub-regional NRM Groups to support effective sustainable land management, policies and practices

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LINKING STRATEGIC GOALS TO BUDGET CONT’D Service Area: Building Controls

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Building assessment 293,645 323,955 -30,310

Strategic Goal to be achieved:- An orderly and sustainable planning,

management and development approach to all aspects of our natural and built environment

Planning and Building controls that balances community aspirations & Councils statutory obligations

Service Area: Transport

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Roads 7,383,121 4,754,407 4,055,563 -1,426,849 Bridges 75,600 75,600 Footpaths & Kerbing 511,940 304,240 207,700 Stormwater Drainage 112,285 112,285 On-street Parking 28,986 33,586 -4,600 Private Works -16,110 153,890 -170,000 Wharfs & Boat Ramps 54,110 57,285 -3,175 Community Transport Project

23,305 129,305 -106,000

Bus 1,202 1,402 -200 Projects for 2013/2014 include:-

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Resealing of 12 kilometres of road Resheeting of 30 kilometres of unsealed road Footpath construction program Road construction program Complete Flood Damage repair work to

Cascade Road Public conveniences upgrade program. Preparation of a 5 year roadworks plan. Joint Morrell Road repairs with adjoining

Council

To provide effective management of assets

Continue to maintain and improve road system

High quality physical infrastructure within resources

Safe and reliable roads, footpaths and stormwater systems

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LINKING STRATEGIC GOALS TO BUDGET CONT’D Service Area: Economic Affairs

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Caravan Parks 234,924 931,027 423,280 -1,119,383 Camping 26,064 51,064 -25,000 Tourism Events and Promotion 185,262 185,712 -450

Mannum Dock Museum 131,208 402,893 -271,685 Mannum Tourist Information Office 142,045 142,045

Economic Development 48,448 48,448 Projects for 2013/2014 include:-

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Capital improvements to the Mannum Caravan Park

Community Projects Grant Program

Increase the focus on tourism through developing trails and facilities for visitors to encourage longer stays in these areas

Work with the Regional Development and Tourism Boards to attract industry and employment opportunities to our area

Prepare a Tourism Policy that guides Council in implementing the Regional Tourism Strategy

Service Area: Other Purposes – Not Else Classified

Function Net

Total $

Operating (Recurrent) Expenses

$

Capital Expenditure

$ Revenue

$

Plant Operations 827,451 2,703,502 1,155,315 -3,031,366 Works Management & Supervision 0 699,146 -699,146

Depot Operations 0 117,091 2,200 -119,291 Works Overheads 141,864 1,416,249 -1,274,385 OH&S & Risk Management 163,692 163,692 Public Debt 109,089 159,289 -50,200 Grants Commission General Purpose Grant -3,130,000 -3,130,000

Other Property & Services -328,717 48,283 155,000 -532,000 Projects for 2013/2014 include:-

Strategic Objectives to be achieved:-

Plant Replacement Program Sale of surplus Land at Blanchetown and

Mannum

Maintain and improve Council plant Maintain a strong commitment to Work Health

and Safety principles and a constant focus on public safety and risk management in all areas of Council operations

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3. MEASURING PERFORMANCE – OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR To enable both the Council and the community to assess Council’s performance over the 2013/2014 year, “Performance Targets” have been set for a number of selected activities as shown below. These “Performance Targets” will be reviewed throughout the year and at its conclusion. A report on the performance outcomes will then be included in the 2013/2014 Annual Report and the 2013/2014 Annual Business Plan. Goal 1 – Continue to support small communities by working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services Activity Performance Target 1 Hold Community Forums to improve

communications and engagement with small communities

Four community forums to be held by 30/6/2014

Goal 2 – Recognise and protect our significant built and cultural heritage Activity Performance Target 1 Heritage Places DPA Statement of Intent approved by September 2013 2 Complete essential restoration works and

drainage works to Morgan Station Masters House

Completed by January 2014

Goal 3 – Ensure that the Development Plan incorporates sustainability principles in respect to all forms of development and facilitate the provision of suitably zoned land for residential, industrial, commercial and retail purposes Activity Performance Target 1 River Murray Zone Section 29A Amendment Completed by December 2013 2 Cadell Horticultural Policy Area DPA Completed by December 2013 3 SBC River Murray Zone DPA Public consultation completed by December 2013 4 SBC IWMP DPA Public consultation completed by November 2013 5 Mannum Marina Stage 2 DPA Public consultation completed by March 2014 6 Myall Place DPA Completed by November 2013 7 Minimum Development Unit Investigations

and DPA Completed by 30 June 2014

Goal 4 – Continue to maintain and improve road system Activity Performance Target 1 Resealing 12 kilometres of road Planned works completed by 30/6/2014 2 Resheeting of 30 kilometres of road Planned works completed by 30/6/2014 3 Road Construction Program Planned works completed by 30/6/2014 4 Preparation of a 5 year roadworks plan To be completed by 31/12/2013 5 Stormwater Drainage Works, Morgan,

Sedan & Caloote To be completed by 30/6/2014

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MEASURING PERFORMANCE – OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR CONT’D Goal 5 – Promote the benefits of cultural and public art activities Activity Performance Target 1 Work with towns to design and create two

town entrance statements Two town entrance statements created by 30/6/2014

2 To facilitate the development and implementation of three Arts & Cultural Development projects

To be completed by 30 June 2014

Goal 6 – Acknowledge the ongoing relationship of Aboriginal people with the land, the River and their resources Activity Performance Target 1 Developing an Indigenous Land use

Agreement with the Ngadjuri Group ILUA Agreement discussions to continue in 2013/14

Goal 7 – Maintain efficient and effective operations and procedures Activity Performance Target 1 Continuation of Records Management

Upgrade and disposal of old records Planned consultancy and system upgrade completed by 30/6/2014

2 Review Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan

Completed by 30/6/2014

3 Review of Council’s Strategic Plan Completed by 30/6/2014 4 Carry out Electoral Review Completed by 30/6/2014 5 Core Computer Server Upgrade Completed by 30/6/2014 6 Complete rehabilitation of Waste

Management Sites Completed by 30/6/2014

7 Consultation and introduction of new logo Completed by 31/12/2013 8 Introduction of monthly financial reports to

Council Completed by 31/12/2013

9 Implementation of Building Asset Maintenance Program

Completion of staged maintenance in accordance with budget provision by 30/6/2014

Goal 8 – Promote the environmental benefits of CWMS and alternative wastewater treatment systems including the re-use of treated wastewater, where applicable Activity Performance Target

1 Completion of Truro CWMS Seed Funding Grant Project To be completed by December 2013 2 Undertake a review of Grant Funding Priorities for

CWMS installation in Townships not currently serviced with systems

To be completed by December 2013

Goal 9 – Provide services and facilities to support an ageing population and for those people with disabilities Activity Performance Target 1 Provision of a Disabled Toilet at Blanchetown Disabled toilet installed and

operational by 31/12/2013 2 Implementation of Disability Discrimination Act Access

and Inclusion Action Plan Ongoing, June 2014

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MEASURING PERFORMANCE – OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR CONT’D Goal 10 – Explore ways to involve the community in increasing the use of under-utilised assets that are valued by the community Activity Performance Target

1 Complete renovations to former Mannum Primary School Building for use by community groups

Complete renovations by August 2013

Goal 11 – Identify surplus assets that can be realised for a greater community benefit and ensure that communities are effectively consulted about how these benefits are delivered.. Activity Performance Target

1 Subdivide land on Adelaide Road, Mannum and sell 3 blocks by 30 June 2014

Sale of three blocks of surplus land In Mannum by 30/6/2014

2 Sell surplus land at Blanchetown Sale of three blocks of surplus land at Blanchetown completed by 30/6/2014

3 Investigate the sale of all Council Surplus land To be completed by 31/12/2013 Goal 12 – Maximise opportunities for external funding, subject to those opportunities being consistent with Council’s goals and strategies. Activity Performance Target

1 Investigate opportunities to receive waste from outside Mid Murray Council

To be completed by 31/12/2013

Goal 13 – Explore ways to involve the community in increasing the use of under-utilised assets that are valued by the community. Activity Performance Target

1 Provision of 24/7 access to the Mannum Leisure Centre. To be completed by 31/12/2013 2 To analyse, report and implement efficiencies and

savings for Council operations and quantify such savings/efficiencies

To be completed by 30/6/2014

Goal 14 – Increase the focus on tourism through developing trails and facilities for visitors to encourage longer stays in the area. Activity Performance Target

1 Lavender Federation Trail to be extended from Dutton to the Council boundary

Completed by 30/11/2013

2 Review Community Land Management Plans Completed by January 2014 3 Implementation of Community Land Management Plans Ongoing, work completed by June

2014 in accordance with budget provision

Goal 15 – Undertake streetscape and township improvements in accordance with Master Plans completed for various towns, staged within annual budget provisions. Activity Performance Target

1 Pioneer Park Development Program – Fencing and Landscaping

Completed by December 2013

2 Undertake review of Roadside Native Vegetation Management Plan

To be completed by 30 June 2014

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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Mid Murray Council participates in the Local Government Associations survey of property owners in the Council area to assess their satisfaction with the four key areas of Governance, Community Satisfaction, Financial and Asset Management, and Quality of Life. It is Councils aim to achieve at least an 80% customer satisfaction rating in the categories of: Community Perception of Quality of Life Safety and Security General Satisfaction Asset Management Awareness of Strategic Direction Community Consultation Public Access We are always continuing to strive to improve these results and provide a better service to residents. FINANCIAL INDICATORS Whilst financial indicators provide a ready assessment of financial performance and sustainability, they need to be interpreted in the context of Council’s operating environment. They do not replace the need for sound judgment, taking into account community demands and cost pressures. TARGET 2014 2013 2012 2011 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) SURPLUS ‘000

118 ‘000 -45

‘000 217

‘000 -135

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Ratio

0% to 15%

1% 0% 2% -1%

Net Financial Liabilities ‘000 <$11,136

‘000 $11,663

‘000 $9,874

‘000 $9,448

‘000 $6,730

Net Financial Liabilities Ratio

0% to 60%

63% 55% 58% 44%

Interest Cover Ratio <10% 2% 2.2% 1.9% 2.6% Asset Sustainability Ratio 90% to

110% 101% 103% 86% 70%

Asset Consumption Ratio 40% to 80%

57% 58% 64% 65%

Indicator 1 – Operating Surplus (the difference between day to day income and expenses for the period) An operating surplus indicates the extent to which operating income is sufficient to meet operating expenses including depreciation and consequently the burden of expenses is being met by current ratepayers. An operating deficit occurs when total operating expenses exceed total operating revenues and consequently the burden of a portion of expenses will need to be met by future ratepayers.

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FINANCIAL INDICATORS CONT’D Performance Target: To achieve and maintain an operating surplus. Indicator 2 – Operating Surplus Ratio (by what percentage does the major controllable income source vary from day to day expenses)

This ratio expresses the operating surplus (deficit) as a percentage of general and other rates, net of rebates. A negative ratio indicates the percentage increase in total rates required to achieve a break-even operating result. A positive ratio indicates the percentage of total rates available to fund capital expenditure over and above the level of depreciation expense without increasing Council’s level of net financial liabilities. If this amount is not required for capital expenditure it reduces the level of net financial liabilities. Performance Target: To achieve and maintain an operating surplus ratio between 0% and 15%. Indicator 3 – Net Financial Liabilities (what is owed to others less money held, invested or owed to Council) Net financial liabilities measure Council’s total indebtedness, relative to money held, invested or owed to Council. Net financial liabilities is a broader measure than net debt as it includes all of a Council’s obligations including provisions for employee entitlements and creditors.

-4% -9%

0%

5% 5%

1%

-18%

2% 0% 1%

-30%

-15%

0%

15%

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Years

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Ratio

Target 0% to 15%

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FINANCIAL INDICATORS CONT’D The level of net financial liabilities increases when a net borrowing result occurs in a financial year and will result in Council incurring liabilities and/or reducing financial assets. The level of net financial liabilities decreases when a net lending result occurs in a financial year and will result in Council purchasing financial assets and/or repaying liabilities. Performance Target: Council’s level of net financial liabilities is no greater than 60% of its total operating income. Indicator 4 – Net Financial Liabilities Ratio (how significant is the net amount owed compared with income)

Performance Target: Net financial liabilities ratio is no greater than 60% of total operating income. Indicator 5 – Interest Cover Ratio (how much income is used in paying interest on loans) The ratio indicates the extent to which Council’s operating income are committed to interest expenses. Performance Target: Net interest is less than 10% of operating income.

31% 41%

33% 37% 40%

38% 41%

52% 55% 63%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Years

Net Financial Liabilities Ratio

Target 0% to 60%

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FINANCIAL INDICATORS CONT’D Indicator 6 – Asset Sustainability Ratio (are assets being replaced at the rate they are wearing out) Capital expenditure on renewal or replacement of existing depreciable assets/depreciation expenses.

Performance Target: Capital outlays on renewing/replacing assets net of proceeds from sale of replaced assets is between 90% and 110% of depreciation. Indicator 7 – Asset Consumption Ratio (the average proportion of (as new condition’ left in assets) Total written down value of depreciable assets/Total reported value of depreciable assets before accumulated depreciation. It highlights the aged condition of Councils stock of physical assets and the potential magnitude of capital outlays required in future to preserve their service potential. Performance Target: The average proportion of ‘as new condition’ left in assets is between 40% and 80%.

65% 74%

58%

31%

81%

52% 53%

86%

103% 101%

30%

50%

70%

90%

110%

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Years

Asset Sustainability Ratio Target 90% to 110%

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4. SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCES AND PRIORITIES A number of significant factors have influenced the preparation of the Council’s 2013/2014 annual business plan. These include: • Local Government Cost Index increases on relevant goods and services of

2.8% for the year ended December 2013; • enterprise bargaining agreements which provide for wages and salary

increases of 4.25%; • requirements to maintain and improve infrastructure assets to community and

acceptable standards including roads, footpaths, lighting, stormwater drainage, street trees and plantings, open space and Council properties;

• service and infrastructure needs for a growing Council area, including finding funding to advance disabled access plans, township streetscape plans, and land management and asset renewal plans;

• commitments to continuing projects and partnership initiatives over more than one year;

• considerable increases in waste management costs and the need to provide funding for rehabilitation of waste sites as required by the Environment Protection Authority;

• requests from ratepayers for a higher level of service in the control of motor bikes on road reserves;

• fluctuating River Murray water levels has resulted in the need to expend additional funds keeping riverbanks safe and boat ramps useable;

• the need to achieve a high level of roadworks output in order to utilise Roads to Recovery Grant funds;

• pressure for the employment of additional staff in certain areas so that State Government Legislative requirements can be met;

• The requirement to fund loan borrowings to finance repayments on loans for Waste Management Services including Waste Transfer Stations and Landfill Sites in compliance with legislative requirements.

In response to these factors, and to minimise the burden on ratepayers, the Annual Business Plan has been prepared within the following guidelines; • Given continuing affects of the climatic and economic conditions within our

Council area, there is a need to keep rate rises as low as possible, but Council cannot ignore cost increases forced upon it by the State and Federal Governments and problems associated with the River Murray.

• South Australian Strategic Plan. • Regional Waste Management Plan. • Volatile Fuel and Oil costs. • Major projects including those partnered with other entities i.e. Federal, State,

community and private. • The need to ensure that Council is adequately resourced to comply with

legislative requirements.

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SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCES AND PRIORITIES CONT’D The Council’s priorities for 2013/2014 are: • Completion of Development Plan Amendments which will allow for

continued development to occur within our Council area. • A comprehensive capital works program of $6,742,098, including

$5,085,931 for the replacement and renewal of existing assets and $1,656,167 for new and upgraded assets.

Major construction projects are: • East Front Road 2.2 kms to be sealed. • East Front Road, Younghusband Road Slumping (repairs and road

re-opening, subject to risk assessment). • Morrell Road shoulder repair in partnership with adjoining Council. • Church Crescent, Palmer - completion of road sealing and kerbing. • Burton’s Road, Tungkillo - to be sealed. • O’Brien’s Street, Tungkillo – to be sealed. • Cascade Road – completion of flood repair work and reopen to the

public. • Footpath upgrades in several locations.

• Review and continuation of existing service levels provided to our community.

• Provision of community and youth services. • Continued funding for Country Arts Officer jointly funded with the State

Government. • Continuation of a program to bring records management processes up to

State legislative requirements. • Reseal of bitumen roads. • Completion of the setup of our Waste Transfer Stations and rehabilitation of

old sites and commencement of use of our new Waste Disposal facilities. • A focus on addressing stormwater problems in Sedan, Morgan and Caloote. • Provision of a disabled toilet at Blanchetown and a public convenience

upgrade program. • Historic Morgan Railway Station upgrade and toilet provision. • Replacing the Blanchetown Community Bus. Continuation of flood repair works following severe flood damage in

2010/11. Capital improvements to the Mannum Caravan Park. Continuation of Healthy Lifestyle programs. Budget Financial Statements can be found under Appendix B.

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5. CONTINUING SERVICES

All Councils have responsibilities under the Local Government Act and other relevant legislation. These include: • regulatory activities e.g. maintaining the voters roll and supporting the elected

Council; • setting rates, preparing an annual budget and determining longer-term

strategic management plans for the area; • management of basic infrastructure including roads, footpaths, parks, sporting

facilities, public open space, street lighting and storm-water drainage; • street cleaning and rubbish collection; • development planning and control, including building safety assessment; • various environmental health services. In response to community needs the Council also provides further services and programs including: • Libraries; • Community and Day Care Centres; • Economic development; • Environmental programs; • Community programs; • Effluent Drainage Schemes; • Tourist facilities including information Services; • Aged Care and Youth Services; • On-street parking management to maximise use of kerbside space. In all services the Council seeks to be responsive to changing needs. Community surveys are undertaken to check levels of satisfaction and areas for improvement. The Council also operates a number of facilities on a fee for service basis. These provide important community benefits while also generating revenue for services and projects of benefit to the Mid Murray Council. • Caravan Parks; • Waste Management Facilities; • Recreation facilities including swimming pools, recreation centre, museums etc. Please refer to Appendix A for a more detailed explanation of recurrent expenditure.

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6. LINKING TO STATE STRATEGIC PLAN South Australia’s Strategic Plan is a commitment to making this State the best it can be – prosperous, environmentally rich, culturally stimulating, offering its citizens every opportunity to live well and succeed. These aspirations are shared by the Mid Murray Council for our own area. Community consultation is an important part in the continual improvement to plans Mid Murray Council has for its area. A refreshed State-Local Government Relations Agreement was signed on 17 May 2012. A Schedule of Priorities as a focus for cooperative work by State and Local Government in 2012-13 was also signed. This identified seven priority focus areas for the State:-

• Creating a vibrant city • Renewing our neighbourhoods to make them safe and healthy • An affordable place to live • Every chance for every child • Growing advanced manufacturing • Clean green food as our competitive edge.

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7. RELATIONSHIP TO LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN AND ASSET

MANAGEMENT PLAN Council’s first Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan were adopted by Council in January 2009. In preparing the 2013/2014 Budget and Annual Business Plan regard was given to these plans. Mid Murray Council is a progressive Council and looks to go forward with the development of new and improved services for its ratepayers. The Long Term Financial Plan, as adopted, has focused on operating expenditure and income, as well as the renewal of existing assets. Council has, over a number of years, had plans drawn up for new infrastructure and services. These include: Additional Stormwater infrastructure for townships. Township streetscape improvements.

Other areas considered in the yearly review of the Long Term Financial Plan and Asset Management Plan are: Sealing of unsealed roads within townships and to seal some strategic

roads within rural areas; Construction and improvement to footpaths and public conveniences; Examining the goals within Council’s Strategic Management Plan to

ensure that they have been included; Additional staffing positions; The financing of plant and machinery; Social Capital infrastructure and services.

Council currently borrows funds each year to purchase new assets, and these borrowings have been steadily increasing. The Long Term Financial Plan provides the guidance to ensure that new assets and services can be financed without having to increase rates to an unacceptable level.

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8. FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY Mid Murray Council is committed to implementing the recommendations from the Local Government’s Independent Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of SA Local Government. The Local Government Association is guiding Councils in a staged implementation program. Mid Murray Council has been rated as a level 4 under the Financial Sustainability Criteria. This means that if unanticipated financial shocks/risks eventuate on top of known developments, the Council should be able to avoid a substantial per-property rates increase with a moderate margin of comfort, provided its revenue and spending policies remain unchanged over time. Findings of the report included: Most Councils are running deficit budgets and are struggling to meet the needs of communities. Councils have put the needs and demands of communities ahead of their own financial sustainability. Councils have not received any “windfalls” from property valuation growth. Falls in the growth of Federal and State Government funding since the late 1980’s are partially to blame for the current position of Councils. Councils cannot and should not continue to operate as if other Governments will meet Council funding expectations. The Local Government Association of South Australia continue to support the Financial Sustainability Initiatives by developing and updating information papers on best practice for governance and finance within Local Government. Training programs are offered for staff and elected members in these areas on a yearly basis. Recent information papers have been developed for Prudential Management, Service Range and Levels, Monitoring Council Budget Performance and Financial Governance.

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9. FUNDING THE BUSINESS PLAN Consistent with the Council’s long-term financial plan, an operating surplus of $118,019 is targeted for 2013/14. The operating surplus/deficit measures the difference between operating revenue and expenses for the period. The Council’s long-term financial sustainability is dependent on ensuring that, on average over time, its expenses are less than its revenue. The Council’s revenue includes $9,832,550 to be raised from general rates and $1,126,853 from separate rates (NRM Levy, CWMS, TV, Water and Waste Recycling Levy). It is proposed to borrow $1,700,000 from the Local Government Finance Authority to finance capital works. Other sources of revenue for the Council are: User Pay charges set by Council These comprise charges for the Council’s fee based facilities such as: Admission charges; Caravan Park fees; Cemetery fees; Waste Management Charges and waste transfer station fees, sundry sales; hall hire, equipment hire, client contributions (home assist). Statutory Charges set by State Government These are fees and charges from regulatory services set by regulation and collected by the Council for regulatory functions including: Development Act fees, Town planning fees; rate searches; Animal registration fees and fines; Parking fines and expiation fees, Health fines; Environmental control fines; Litter control fines; Septic tank fees; and other licence fees/fines. Revenues generally off-set the cost of the service. Grants and Partnerships The Council normally seeks to attract as much grant funding as possible from other levels of government, and major projects of wider State benefit are usually jointly funded in partnership with the State government and other relevant parties. Impact on Council’s Financial Position After taking account of planned net outlays on existing and new assets in 2013/2014, the Council’s net borrowing in 2013/2014 is expected to be $1,136,664. Accordingly, the level of the Council’s net financial liabilities is expected to increase by approximately that amount, to be $14,238,404 at 30 June 2014. Net financial liabilities is a key indicator of the Council’s financial position. It measures total liabilities less financial assets (i.e. what the Council owes to others, less money the Council has or is owed). The expected level of net financial liabilities at 30 June 2014 represents 63% of estimated operating revenue in 2013/2014. This compares with a targeted level for this indicator of under 60% of revenue.

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10. RATING POLICY STATEMENT Council rates are imposed on all rateable properties in the Council area in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act. Council is only able to provide the works and services desired by the community by the imposition and collection of Council rates which are the principal source of revenue. Mid Murray Council’s policy for setting and collecting rates from its community covers: • method used to value land • adoption of valuations • business impact statement • Council’s revenue raising powers • general rates • differential general rates • minimum rate • service rates and/or charges • Natural Resource Levy (the Council’s collection role) • rate concessions • payment of rates • late payment of rates • remission and postponement of rates • rebate of rates • sale of land for non-payment of rates • disclaimer CONTACT DETAILS FOR RATE INFORMATION Contact: Rates Officer on 08 8569 0100, fax 08 8569 1931 Email: [email protected] Mid Murray Council PO Box 28 MANNUM SA 5238

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STRATEGIC FOCUS In setting its rates for the financial year the Council has considered the following: • its current strategic plan, which was adopted on the 10 July 2006 and revised

on 8 December 2008; • the strategic plan was developed following an extensive community

consultation program; • the current economic climate in which the major factors are continued poor

fulltime employment prospects, high utility costs, global recession and downturn in the local economy;

• the specific issues faced by our community, particularly the continuing affects of the climatic drought conditions.

• the budget for the 2013/2014 financial year and long term financial plan; • the impact of rates on the community including;

1. householders, businesses, primary producers and holiday home owners; 2. the broad principle of achieving equity in the distribution of the rate

burden; 3. minimising the level of general rates required by levying fees and charges

for goods and services on a user pays basis where that is possible to recover the full cost of operating or providing the service or goods;

• as may be relevant, the Council's consideration of issues of consistency and comparability across Council areas in the imposition of rates on sectors of the community such as business;

• community feedback based on the level of community concerns expressed regarding the need for improved or new services, or the level of rates being paid whether in the whole area or specific parts;

• Council’s Debt Strategy; • funding for future asset replacement; • issues of equity arising from circumstances where ratepayers provide or

maintain infrastructure that might otherwise be provided or maintained by Council and whether discretionary rebates will be granted.

Council’s Strategic Management Plan, Annual Business Plan and Budget are available for inspection at the Council offices at Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan.

Council has developed a Community Consultation Policy.

Decisions on budget allocations for works and the provision of services are made by elected members who are the eyes and ears of our community.

Ratepayers and electors can provide information to the Council in writing addressed to the CEO, through their elected representative or by personal delegation to a meeting of Council.

Levels of rating are influenced by the demographics of our area (i.e. size of area, number and population of towns, length of road network to be maintained and total population).

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Business Impact Statement assessing the impact of the Council’s rates on businesses in the area. No major rate rises are levied on businesses which provides them with the opportunity to set their own budgets confident that there will be no major variation in rates from year to year. This is assuming that valuation rises are consistent across the Council area.

1. METHOD USED TO VALUE LAND

Councils may adopt one of three valuation methodologies to value the properties in its area. They are:

• Capital Value – the value of the land and all the improvements on the land; • Site Value – the value of the land and any improvements which permanently

affect the amenity of use of the land, such as drainage works, but excluding the value of buildings and other improvements;

• Annual Value – a valuation of the rental potential of the property.

The Council has decided to continue to use capital value as the basis for valuing land within the Council area. The Council considers that this method of valuing land provides the fairest method of distributing the rate burden across all ratepayers on the following basis:

• Rates constitute a system of taxation and the equity principle of taxation requires that ratepayers of similar wealth pay similar taxes and ratepayers of greater wealth pay more tax than ratepayers of lesser wealth;

• Property value is a relatively good indicator of wealth, and capital value, which closely approximates the market value of a property, provides the best indicator of overall property value.

2. ADOPTION OF VALUATIONS

A Council may employ or engage a Valuer to value the land in the area or it may use the valuations provided by the Valuer General, or it may use a combination of both subject to certain restrictions. The Valuer General is a statutory officer appointed by the Governor. The Council has adopted the valuations made by the Valuer-General and provided to the Council in April 2013. If a ratepayer is dissatisfied with the valuation made by the Valuer-General then the ratepayer may object to the State Valuation Office in writing, within 60 days of receiving the notice of the valuation, explaining the basis for the objection, provided they have not:

(a) previously received a notice of this valuation under the Local Government Act, in which case the objection period is 60 days from the receipt of the first notice;

(b) this 60 day objection period may be extended by the Valuer-General where it can be shown there is reasonable cause or

(c) previously had an objection to the valuation considered by the Valuer-General. The address of the office of the Valuer-General is:

State Valuation Office GPO Box 1354 Adelaide SA 5001 or Email: [email protected]

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D and the telephone number is 1300 653 345. Please note that the Council has no role in this process. It is also important to note that the lodgement of an objection does not change the due date for the payment of rates. 2.1 Notional Values

Certain properties may be eligible for a notional value, where the property is the principal place of residence of a ratepayer, under the Valuation of Land Act 1971. This also relates to some primary production land or where there is State Heritage recognition. 3. BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT The Council has considered the impact of rates on all businesses in the Council area, including primary production. In considering the impact Council assessed the following matters:

• Council consultations with business groups, including primary producers; • The equity of the distribution of the rate burden between classes of

ratepayers; • Council’s policy on facilitating local economic development; • Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on business and farm

incomes, compared with average resident incomes; • Current local, state and national economic conditions and expected

changes during the next financial year; • changes in the valuation of all properties from the previous financial year; • specific Council projects for the coming year that will solely or principally

benefit businesses and primary producers; • specific infrastructure maintenance issues that will solely or principally

benefit businesses and primary producers; • the profile of businesses including the size, range, type and level of

employment provided; • the flow on affects of climatic drought; • and the affects of the global economic recession.

4. COUNCIL’S REVENUE RAISING POWERS All land within a Council area, except for land specifically exempt (e.g. crown land, Council occupied land and other land prescribed in the Local Government Act – and Section 147 of the Act), is rateable. The Local Government Act provides for a Council to raise revenue for the broad purposes of the Council through a general rate, which applies to all rateable properties, or through differential general rates, which apply to classes of properties. In addition, Council can raise separate rates, for specific areas of the Council or service rates or charges for specific services. The Council also raises revenue through fees and charges, which are set giving consideration to the cost of the service provided and any equity issues.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D 5. GENERAL RATES The Council has decided to impose differential general rates on the following classes of properties: • Between rateable property within townships and outside of townships; • Between land use categories as described in the Local Government (Land

Use) Regulations; • Council reached its decision based on historical rating practices in the pre-

amalgamated Councils and in particular the amalgamation proposal statement “The new Council will be extremely cautious and sensitive to ensure fairness and equity in establishing rating parity within the legislative requirement and time frame”.

It is proposed to raise general rates of $9,832,550 in a total revenue budget of $18,772,537. Differential rates are based on the different level of services and infrastructure available to residents of township areas in comparison to residents of residential type properties located outside of the townships and in comparison to rural properties: a) Townships are generally provided with sealed roads, kerbing, footpaths,

stormwater drainage, street lighting, parks & gardens, recreation reserves, wheelie bins and a weekly domestic garbage collection service, town planning and library services.

b) The majority of residential properties outside of townships are provided with all weather road access and in some instances these roads are bituminised, banks of wheelie bins for the collection of domestic garbage, some areas have street lighting, development plan controls.

c) Rural properties are provided with all weather road access and in some areas these roads are bituminised. Development Plan controls aim to retain primary production land.

RATES 2012/2013 2013/2014 % Increase

Valuation Rate in $ Actual Rates Valuation Rate in $ Proposed

Rates over $ $ $ $ 2012/2013 ‘000 ‘000 Non-Rateables 59,802 58,681 Mannum Township 321,119 0.5155 1,637,590 319,454 0.55 1,738,578 6.17% Minimum 516 544 Townships 188,286 0.5069 972,194 183,867 0.55 1,029,574 5.90% Minimum 516 544 Outside Townships 801,957 0.3954 3,236,458 761,926 0.444 3,423,265 5.77% Minimum 516 544 Rural 775,351 0.3954 3,477,248 779,979 0.415 3,686,133 6.01% Minimum 516 544 Estimated Rate Rebate = -70,000 -45,000 Valuation Appeals 0 Net Rate after Rebate 9,253,490 9,832,550 Percentage of Properties on the Minimum Rate 25.69% 26.09%

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D Land use is used as a factor to levy differential rates. If a ratepayer believes that a particular property has been wrongly classified by the Council as to its land use, then the ratepayer may object to that land use (to the Council) within 60 days of being notified. The objection must be in writing setting out the basis for the objection and details of the predominant land use that in the opinion of the ratepayer, should be attributed to that property. The Council may then decide the objection as it sees fit and notify the ratepayer. A ratepayer also has the right to appeal against the Council’s decision to the Land and Valuation Court. Objections to the Council’s land use decision may be lodged with the Land & Valuation Court. Please contact Council’s Rates Officer on 8569 0100 who will provide information to assist you in lodging an objection. The Council will provide, on request, a copy of Section 156 of the Local Government Act which sets out the rights and obligations of ratepayers in respect of objections to a land use. It is important to note that the lodgement of an objection does not change the due date for the payment of rates. 6. MINIMUM RATE A Council may impose a minimum amount payable by way of rates, provided that it has not imposed a fixed charge. Where two or more adjoining properties have the same owner and are occupied by the same occupier, only one minimum rate is payable by the ratepayer. Where a Council imposes a minimum rate it must not apply to more than 35% of properties in the Council area. The budget provides for a minimum rate of $544.00 The reasons for imposing a minimum rate are the Council considers it appropriate that all rateable properties make a minimum level of contribution to the cost of administering the Council’s activities, and creating and maintaining the physical infrastructure that supports each property. The minimum rate affects 2,617 properties being 26.09% of the total and raises $632,769 additional in rates through the use of a minimum rate, which represents 6.44% of total general rate revenue. 7. SERVICE CHARGE The Council manages Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) for various areas within the Council which provides benefits to those connected to the schemes. A service charge is raised to maintain the systems. The revenue raised from this charge can only be applied to maintenance and replacement of the scheme and only those properties receiving the service will be levied. The charge is levied on the concept of user pays based on the cost to operate and maintain the service, and the cost to improve or replace the service, and recognition that the value of a property is enhanced by the availability of the service.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D To recover the cost of construction property owners have the choice of paying their share up front, or by repayments of loans taken out over a 10 year period. Following completion of the schemes a service charge will be raised. For the 2013/2014 financial year the following service charges will apply to properties involved in these schemes: Bolto $450.00 per unit maintenance Big Bend $400.00 per unit maintenance Blanchetown $250.00 per unit maintenance Bowhill $250.00 per unit maintenance Brenda Park/Morphett Flat $300.00 per unit maintenance Caloote Landing Area $300.00 per unit maintenance Caurnamont $250.00 per unit maintenance Five Mile/Kia Marina $600.00 per unit maintenance Greenways Landing $650.00 per unit maintenance Idyll Acres $450.00 per unit maintenance Kroehn’s Landing $700.00 per unit maintenance Marks Landing $200.00 per unit maintenance North West Bend/Beaumonts $300.00 per unit maintenance Pelican Point $350.00 per unit maintenance Pellaring Flat $350.00 per unit maintenance North Punyelroo $250.00 per unit maintenance Scotts Creek $250.00 per unit maintenance Scrubby Flat Area $650.00 per unit maintenance Seven Mile $650.00 per unit maintenance South Punyelroo $300.00 per unit maintenance Swan Reach Area $450.00 per unit maintenance Teal Flat $350.00 per unit maintenance Old Teal Flat $550.00 per unit maintenance The Rocks $650.00 per unit maintenance Walker Flat Area $350.00 per unit maintenance Truro $450.00 per unit maintenance Julanker/Younghusband $400.00 per unit maintenance Rob Loxton Road $350.00 per unit maintenance Pelican Point $988.00 per unit capital South Punyelroo $898.00 per unit capital North West Bend/Beaumonts $937.00 per unit capital Idyll Acres $1,141.00 per unit capital Rob Loxton Road $725.00 per unit capital Julanker/Younghusband $1,778.00 per unit capital Blanchetown $646.00 per unit capital

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D Where Council takes over the management of any other schemes during the financial year a service charge is raised on a pro rata basis. Service Charges are set in accordance with Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999. These charges are based on recovering the ongoing costs of management and maintenance of the scheme from the residents serviced by the schemes. Charges for 2013/2014 are: Bowhill Multi-Access Television System $120.00 per occupied property. Bowhill Water Supply System $213.00 per property serviced by the system which includes the consumption of up to 120 kilolitres of water plus an excess water charge of 75 cents per kilolitre for water consumed in excess of 120 kilolitres during the 12 month period. CHANGES TO EFFLUENT RATE MAINTENANCE CHARGE: Following an audit carried out by United Water on all of the CWMS Schemes in the Mid Murray Council area, Council proposes to phase in an increase in the maintenance rates for CWMS Schemes, but to a lesser extent than was recommended in the audit. It is recognised that it is more expensive to maintain many small schemes than one large scheme. The principles of social justice and capacity to pay are taken into consideration when setting individual scheme rates. It is also recognised that the State Government charges for sewerage services are comparable with Mid Murray Councils charges. In comparison the State Government’s SA Water Department charge 0.1892% of property value or $336.00 minimum per annum for Country residential properties. On a property valued at $250,000 this would equate to a yearly charge of $473.00. KERBSIDE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES SERVICE CHARGE: A separate charge of $74.00 per property to which the service is made available will be levied in order to cover the costs in supplying the service, in accordance with provisions contained under the Local Government Act. This fortnightly collection service is provided to residences within the townships of Barton, Blanchetown, Cadell, Cambrai, Dutton, Greenways, Keyneton, Mannum, Morgan, Palmer, Nildottie, Purnong, Sedan, Swan Reach, Truro and Tungkillo.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D 8. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT State Government legislation requires Council to raise a separate rate to fund a Natural Resource Management Board established under the Natural Resource Management Act. This separate rate is identified separately on rate notices, and Council pays these funds to the Board to fund various environmental projects, management of the River Murray Catchment, soil conservation and pest animals and weeds control. Council is part of the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Region and the Board has determined that the Councils that are part of this region will raise their contribution by way of a rate in the dollar on the value of rateable land within the area of the Council. Further information on the NRM Levy and how the funds will be spent can be found on the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board Website: www.samdbnrm.sa.gov.au or telephone 85321432 9. RATE CONCESSIONS The State Government, in providing equity across SA in this area, funds a range of concessions on Council rates. The concessions are administered by various State Agencies who determine eligibility and pay the concession directly to Council on behalf of the ratepayer. Concessions are available only on the principal place of residence. Ratepayers who believe they are entitled to a concession should not withhold payment of rates pending assessment of an application by the State Government as penalties apply to overdue rates. A refund will be paid to an eligible person if Council is advised that a concession applies and the rates have already been paid in full. 9.1 State Senior Card Ratepayer (self funded retiree) If you are a self funded retiree and currently hold a State Seniors Card you may be eligible for a concession toward Council Rates. In the case of couples, both must qualify, or if only one holds a State Senior’s Card, the other must not be in paid employment for more than 20 hours per week. If you have not received a concession on your rates notice or would like further information please contact the RevenueSA Call Centre on 1300 366 150. 9.2 Pensioner Concession If you are an eligible pensioner you may be entitled to a rebate on Council rates (and water and effluent charges where applicable), if you do not currently receive one. An eligible pensioner must hold a Pension Card, State Concession Card or a Repatriation Health Card marked TPI Gold, EDA Gold or War Widow. They must also be responsible for the payment of rates on the property for which they are claiming a concession. Annual Business Plan and Budget 2013/2014

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D Applications are administered by the State Government. Application forms, which include information on the concessions, are available from the Council, SA Water Corporation and its District Offices or the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion. This concession is administered by SA Water on behalf of the department and further information can be obtained by telephoning Concessions Hotline 1800 307 758 or visit www.sa.gov.au/concessions. Payment of rates must not be withheld pending assessment of an application by the State Government as penalties apply to unpaid rates. A refund will be paid if Council is advised that a concession applies and the rates have already been paid in full. 9.3 Other Concessions The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion administers Council rate concessions available to a range of eligible persons receiving State and Commonwealth allowances. This includes, but is not limited to, ratepayers who are in receipt of: Austudy, Newstart, Parenting Payment, Partner Allowance, Sickness Allowance, Special Benefit, Widow Allowance, Youth Allowance, Abstudy, CDEP or a New Enterprise Initiative Scheme. It may also apply to ratepayers in receipt of a pension as a war widow under legislation of the United Kingdom or New Zealand and the holders of a State Concession Card issued by the Department for Families and Communities. All enquiries should be directed to the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (refer to page 42 of the Barossa Valley, Murray Lands, Riverland, South Coast and Kangaroo Island White Pages for telephone details). 10. PAYMENT OF RATES The payment of rates will be as follows: All rates are payable in four equal (or approximately equal) quarterly instalments (unless otherwise agreed with the Principal Ratepayer) with instalments falling due on the following dates:

1st quarterly instalment due on 16th September, 2013 2nd quarterly instalment due on 16th December, 2013 3rd quarterly instalment due on 17th March, 2014 4th quarterly instalment due on 16th June, 2014

provided that in cases where the initial account requiring payment of rates is not sent at least 30 days prior to the due date for payment, or an amended account is required to be sent, authority to fix the date by which rates must be paid in respect of those assessments affected is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D Rates may be paid: • In person at the Council Office or branches being 49 Adelaide Road,

Mannum; Main Street, Cambrai; or cnr. Fourth & Eighth Street, Morgan between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday;

• By following the BPay directions located on the rate notice; • By post to PO Box 28, Mannum SA 5238; • In person at any Post Office (please present rate notice when paying); • By Telephone (24 hour service), direct debit and/or credit card accepted

(follow instructions on rate notice); • Payments via Internet. Credit card & EFTPOS facilities are available at Mannum, Morgan and Cambrai. Telephone payments to 1300 301 090 will accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club cards. Any ratepayer who may, or is likely to, experience difficulty with meeting the standard payment arrangements is invited to contact Council's Rates and Assessment Officer on 08 85690100 to discuss alternative payment arrangements. Such inquiries are treated confidentially by the Council. 11. LATE PAYMENT OF RATES The Local Government Act provides that Councils impose a penalty of 2% on any payment for rates, whether instalment or otherwise, that is received late. A payment that continues to be late is then charged an interest rate, set each year according to a formula in the Act, for each month it continues to be late. This formula is calculated as follows:

P = CADR + 3% 12 where ‘P’ is the prescribed percentage and ‘CADR’ is the cash advance debenture rate for that financial year. The purpose of this penalty is to act as a genuine deterrent to ratepayers who might otherwise fail to pay their rates on time, to allow Councils to recover the administrative cost of following up unpaid rates and to cover any interest cost the Council may meet because it has not received the rates on time. The Council imposes late payment penalties strictly in accordance with the Local Government Act. Council may remit fines in accordance with its Fines and Interest Rating Policy however all requests must be made in writing.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D If an instalment is not paid by the due date, fines will appear on the next rates notice. Should rate instalments not be paid, Council may forward a “letter of demand” (being our final notice) requesting full payment within (14) days of date of letter. Failing any response, the outstanding account will be placed in the hands of Council’s Collection Agency. The debt collection agency charges collection fees to the ratepayer. Legal fees are also charged to the ratepayer. When the Council receives a payment in respect of overdue rates the Council applies the money received as follows: • first – to satisfy any costs awarded in connection with court proceedings or

debt collection recovery; • second – to satisfy any interest and fines; • third – in payment of any overdue rates; • fourth – in payment of current rates, in chronological order (starting with the

oldest account first). 12. REMISSION AND POSTPONEMENT OF RATES Provision exists under Section 182 (1) of the Local Government Act (in circumstances of hardship) that Council can remit or postpone the payment of rates. Ratepayers should apply in writing to the Council stating the reason for the request. Generally remissions would only be granted under exceptional circumstances. For the 2013/2014 period Council proposes that a remission of rates be given pursuant to Section 182(1) of the Local Government Act 1999, to any Principal Ratepayer who applies for the same to the Council on the following basis – 1. the Principal Ratepayer’s assessment in respect of which the remission is to

be granted is used for the purposes of primary production; 2. the assessment is also used in conjunction with other land also being used for

those purposes; 3. the minimum amount payable by way of rate is payable in respect of the

assessment. The amount of the remission to be given shall be the difference between the minimum amount payable by way of rates and the amount of rates payable in respect of that assessment if the minimum amount had not been imposed, or the sum of $170, whichever is the smaller sum. A donation of rates paid will be made to all approved Sporting Clubs and Community Organisations who are ratepayers of the Mid Murray Council. Council is willing to consider applications under Section 182 (1)(a) of the Local Government Act for the postponement of rates until some change in the ratepayers circumstances, or until a change of ownership of the property takes place.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D Any postponement granted is subject to fines being added in accordance with Section 182(2) of the Local Government Act. Where a ratepayer is suffering hardship in paying rates he/she is invited to contact Council’s Rates and Assessment Officer on 08 85690100 to discuss the matter. Such inquiries are treated confidentially by the Council. 13. REBATE OF RATES The following rebates of Rates are available under the Local Government Act: • Health Services (Section 160) - provides for 100% rebate for hospitals and

health centres incorporated under the SA Health Care Act 2008. • Community Services (Section 161) - provides for a rebate of 75% (or at the

discretion of Council, at a higher rate). A community services organisation is a body that is incorporated on a not-for-profit basis for the benefit of the public; and provides community services without charge or for a charge that is below the cost to the body of providing the services; and does not restrict its services to persons who are members of the body.

• Religious purposes (Section 162) - provides for 100% rebate. • Public cemeteries (Section 163) - provides for 100% rebate. • Royal Zoological Society (Section 164) - provides for 100% rebate. • Educational Purposes (Section 165) – provides for a rebate of 75% (or at a

higher rate at the discretion of Council). • Discretionary rebates (Section 166):

1. For securing the proper development of the area or part of the area; 2. For assisting or supporting a business in its area; 3. For the preservation of buildings or places of historic significance; 4. Where the land is being used for educational purposes; 5. Where the land is being used for agricultural, horticultural or

floricultural exhibitions; 6. Where the land is being used for a hospital or health centre; 7. Where the land is being used to provide facilities or services for

children or young persons; 8. Where the land is being used to provide accommodation for the aged

or disabled; 9. Where the land is being used for a residential aged care facility that is

approved for Commonwealth funding under the Aged Care Act 1997 or a day therapy centre;

10. Where the land is being used by an organisation which, in the opinion of the Council provides a benefit or service to the local community;

11. Where the rebate relates to common property or land vested in a community corporation under the Community Titles Act 1996 over which the public has a free and unrestricted right of access and enjoyment;

12. Where the rebate is considered by the Council to be appropriate to provide relief against what would otherwise amount to a substantial change in rates payable by a ratepayer due to a change in the basis of valuation used for the purposes of rating, rapid changes in valuations, or anomalies in valuations.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D 14. RATE CAPPING To provide relief against what would otherwise amount to a substantial change in general rates payable by a ratepayer due to rapid changes in valuation, a rebate of general rates for the 2013/2014 financial year will be granted to the Principal Ratepayer of an Assessment under Section 166 (1) (l) of the Act, on application to the Council. Limit 10% increase in general rates to eligible ratepayers. Ratepayers are eligible for the rate capping rebate where their general rates (excluding CWMS Charges, Water Supply Charges, Multi Access TV Charge, Recyclables Collection Service Charge and Natural Resource Management Levy) have increased by more than 10% on the amount they paid the previous year, and the increase is not a result of;

• Building improvements made to the land (as determined by the State Valuation Office) or

• Change of land use of the land, or • Rezoning of the land, or • Ownership of the land has changed since the 1st July 2013.

15. POSTPONEMENT OF RATES – SENIORS Application may be made to Council for a postponement of the payment of any amount or rates in excess of $500 for the current or a future financial years by:

• A ratepayer who holds a current State Seniors Card issued by the State Government, (prescribed ratepayer) or the spouse of a prescribed ratepayer;

• The rates are payable on the principal place of residence; • The land is owned by the prescribed ratepayer, or the prescribed

ratepayer and his or her spouse, and no other person has an interest, as owner, in the land.

As rates which are postponed will become due and payable;

• When the title to the land is transferred to another person; or • Failure to comply with a condition of postponement.

Interest will accrue on the amount postponed at the prescribed rate per month until the amount is paid.

Postponement is available as a right and can only be refused when the applicant/s have less than 50% equity in the property.

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RATING POLICY STATEMENT CONT’D 16. SALE OF LAND FOR NON-PAYMENT OF RATES The Local Government Act provides that a Council may sell any property where the rates have been in arrears for three years or more. The Council is required to provide the principal ratepayer and the owner (if not the same person), or any party with a vested interest with details of the outstanding amounts and advise the owner of its intention to sell the land if payment of the outstanding amount is not received within one month. The Mid Murray Council enforces the sale of land for non-payment of rates after three years. 11. FUNDING DISPARITIES BETWEEN RURAL AND METROPOLITAN

COUNCILS It is recognised that Rural Councils have a severe funding disparity with Metropolitan Councils. This is due to low population numbers in rural areas resulting in less people being available to fund a comparative level of services. As a result, rural residents have access sometimes to a lower level of services and infrastructure. There are some rural townships waiting for some services such as sewerage services, walkable footpaths, stormwater drainage, kerb and guttering and bitumen roads. Whilst communications have improved in recent years, this is still well under the services available in metropolitan areas. The Local Government Grants Commission provides untied grants to Council to assist in reducing these disparities. Mid Murray Council receives a high level of these grants each year which are determined by a range of factors including revenue raising capacity, and expenditure functions. The grants are to assist each local government body in the State to function, by reasonable effort, at a standard not lower that the average standard of other local government bodies in the State. However, there is a need for considerably more grants to be paid to rural Councils than is currently the case.

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12. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION This Annual Business Plan was prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 123 of the Local Government Act, 1999 but importantly to provide the community with guidance on Council’s proposed activities for the 2013/2014 financial year. It was adopted for community consultation purposes at a Meeting of Council held on 27 May 2013, and adopted as Council’s Annual Business Plan for 2013/14 on 8 July, 2013. The community were invited and encouraged to make either verbal or written submissions on the draft annual business plan as follows:- 1. The opportunity to ask questions and make submissions at the Council

Meeting held on Thursday 27 June 2013. A period of one hour was set aside at the meeting for this purpose.

2. Submissions in writing or via feedback from on Council’s website or email

could be submitted to Council no later than 5pm on Friday 21 June 2013. All comments and suggestions were considered by Council in the interests of the whole community, prior to the adoption of the Annual Business Plan and Budget.

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APPENDIX A RECURRENT OPERATING EXPENDITURE: WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES ADMINISTRATION Council has an extensive administration network to cater for the size of the area, number of ratepayers and residents, tourists and community support. These comprise employees working in the following fields: Customer service, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll, Rates, Support staff for Planners, Building & Health Inspectors Senior Works Staff, Managers and Elected Members, Accountants, Records Management. Information Technology Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T) remain one of the key enablers supporting stakeholders in meeting Council’s strategic objectives. Council supports a domain of 99 desktops, another 60 desktops for non-domain clients and 23 servers. In support of a Green IT philosophy, 18 of these servers are hosted on a virtualised core of 3 physical servers which significantly reduces power and cooling costs. Services provided to stakeholders include: • IT Vision Synergysoft system which provides Financial Management,

Records Management, Customer Relationship Management, Resource Management along with other core Council functions.

• Office Productivity Tools • Geospatial Information System – Mapping and Imagery • IP Telephony • High Speed Voice/Data access between all Offices and Depots using

Council owned and managed microwave radio system – Delivers significant savings compared to a commercial telecommunications carrier solutions.

• Mobility tools including Remote Access to Council systems and Push Email to Smart Phones

• Cloud based access to Council information Current focus areas are Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery systems, undertaking aerial photography requirements and the replacement of the core server and storage infrastructure. Council continues to explore electronic service delivery initiatives to increase productivity and decrease costs. Council is introducing technology to enable hand held devices for use in the field for customer service requests, fire inspections and food inspections. CounciI has also implemented electronic Council agendas.

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PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY This service covers dog and cat control, fire protection, livestock and other general inspectoral duties. Many of the services in this area are undertaken to comply with legislative requirements, and therefore they will continue in 2013/2014. Dogs Council has 2,353 dogs registered in the area. Staff are kept busy with noise complaints, dogs wandering at large and dog attacks/harassments. Door knocks to check on unregistered dogs are undertaken when time permits. Council has appointed a part-time general inspector for weekends and public holidays to provide a service to the community during these times. Fire Protection Bushfire Prevention is a major focus of fire protection and Council employs a bushfire prevention officer. Council has a legislative responsibility to control the burning of rubbish and stubble and the issuing of fire permits during the fire danger season. Council supports CFS crews with rural fires in the provision of water tankers. The sooner a fire can be brought under control, the less damage and distress is suffered by those affected. Livestock Whilst not a major function Council inspectors are called to investigate stock wandering on roadsides. HEALTH Existing Health Services will be maintained in 2013/2014. These comprise: Immunisations Council carries out immunisations on a regular basis to prevent disease and protect the health of residents. Medical Centres Council supports medical centres in the smaller river communities at Morgan, Swan Reach and Blanchetown. Health Inspection Council employs qualified Environmental Health Officers who are kept busy undertaking a range of duties including:-

• immunisation • health services and inspections • mosquito control • waste control system installations/approvals/inspection • regulation and monitoring of swimming pools • food premises inspection • CWMS (effluent schemes) installation co-ordination • European wasp control

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HEALTH CONT’D Healthy Communities and OPAL Council also assists with the Healthy Communities and OPAL (Obesity Prevention and Lifestyle) programs and activities throughout the Council area. SOCIAL SECURITY AND WELFARE Existing Welfare Services will be maintained in 2013/2014. These include: Aged Care Council supports the establishment of aged care facilities throughout the Council area. This may involve provision of land and use of Council labour and plant to assist with the construction. Administrative support is available to accept grant funds and pay accounts during the construction phase. Once completed Council has minor ongoing costs and assists when requested. Council’s biggest cost in Aged Care is the Morgan Day Activity Centre where Council pays for the Manager of the Centre and operational costs. This valuable service was established by the former Morgan Council prior to amalgamation to ensure that their elderly residents would be catered for in the future. Council provides and maintains the Senior Citizens’ Clubrooms at Mannum. The clubroom forms part of the Mannum Leisure Centre. Home and Community Care Services Council administers the provision of home assistance services designed to help elderly residents stay in their own homes by providing home help such as minor building maintenance, mowing and gardening and provision of grab rails. The State Government provides grant funding for this service which is very much appreciated by those needing the service. HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES Cemeteries Council has thirty two cemeteries within our Council area, most of which are maintained by Council. Council appreciates the work of volunteers who help with some of the maintenance. A register of burials is maintained on Council’s website, with pictures of most headstones displayed. Effluent Drainage Council maintains Effluent Drainage Schemes for shack areas along the River Murray, and special rates are levied to cover the costs of maintenance. Twenty eight schemes and two houseboat pump out stations are maintained by Council. Council is working with the Local Government Association Community Wastewater Management Committee in investigating the design and costing for a community wastewater management scheme at Truro.

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HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D Public Conveniences Council maintains twenty seven public conveniences throughout the Council area. These are regularly cleaned and maintained. Council is budgeting in 2013/14 to install a disabled toilet as part of the Morgan Station Masters residence restoration works and a disabled toilet in Blanchetown. Street Cleaning Streets in larger towns are regularly swept with specialised street sweeping machinery. Sanitation & Waste Management Council provides a weekly household waste collection to each town within the Council area, plus bin bank collection from shack areas along the River Murray. Waste Transfer Stations are located at Mannum, Morgan, Blanchetown, Bowhill, Cadell, Swan Reach, Cambrai, Truro, Tungkillo and Walker Flat. A landfill waste disposal site is located at Cambrai. Regular street bin and reserves collection takes place. From the 3rd June 2013, Council will provide ongoing Drum Muster collections at the Cadell, Swan Reach, Mannum Transfer Stations and Cambrai Landfill site to remove old chemical containers from the Council district. A new kerbside recycling collection service commenced in July 2012 to all towns that presently receive a waste collection service. Council has installed waste transfer stations at Cambrai, Truro and Morgan and a Resource Recovery Centre at Mannum. Council has also implemented electronic waste collection at all waste transfer stations at no cost to residents. Council has also constructed a new landfill facility at Cambrai in 2012/13. Planning The planning and development section of Council has increased considerably over recent years in order to cope with the demands of growth. Three qualified Planning Officers are now employed by Council to assess development applications and assist with Development Plan Amendment reports which allow for further controlled growth throughout the Council area. Following the recent completion of a detailed review of Council’s Development Plan, Council is undertaking a number of policy amendments focussing on amongst other things, heritage, Cadell Policy Area, Myall Place (Mannum) and others. Planning staff are also kept busy in working with Council’s Compliance staff in regard to illegal developments and compliance monitoring. Disabled Access Program Council has a programme in place to improve access to Council buildings & facilities by people with disabilities. This is an ongoing project programme. Funds are allocated yearly to progress the plans. Council allocates funds each year to undertake prioritised works detailed in completed access audits. Council also has a Disability Access Incentive Scheme which makes available grants of $500 to improve access to non residential buildings/facilities. Annual Business Plan and Budget 2013/2014

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HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES CONT’D Other Community Services Council supports the community in various ways besides the traditional roads, rates and rubbish. Support and funding is provided for Rural Transaction Centres at Morgan and Blanchetown, TV Blackspots retransmission services at Mannum and Swan Reach, Keyneton Water Supply, Bowhill TV and Water Supply. TV reception has changed to Digital technology. Council has appointed a Grants Funding Co-ordinator to assist community organisations in preparing applications for grant funding. Urban Stormwater Drainage Stormwater drainage within the townships is monitored and maintained to prevent flooding. Council has plans to improve stormwater drainage, which is carried out within available funding. Grant funding is being used to draw up plans for installation of stormwater infrastructure in some townships. New stormwater drainage has been installed in Adelaide Road, Mannum and Johnson Hill stormwater drainage has been repaired. Repair works to the car park and a new Cascade Road is scheduled to be constructed in 2013/14. Council is also working with the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure regarding stormwater drainage for Sedan. Other Protection of the Environment Council supports Local Area Planning Groups in our Region by providing administrative support in the form of payroll services, accounts payable, office accommodation at Cambrai and lease vehicles. Administrative support is provided free of charge, and the groups reimburse Council for their staff wages, vehicle hire and operating costs. Council continues to work with and partner the Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board on joint projects, planning and service provision. RECREATION AND CULTURE Halls Council maintains fourteen halls throughout the Council area. Many of these facilities no longer enjoy the patronage that they had in past years, with these remaining in Council possession more from a cultural heritage value, than a usable asset. Council provides financial assistance to some halls to assist with their upgrade. Council will be providing $2,000 to the Keyneton Soldiers Memorial Hall in 2013/14 for upgrade works. Libraries Council provides a library service at Morgan, and contributes to the joint provision of services at Blanchetown, Swan Reach, Cambrai and Mannum. Grant funding is provided by the State Government to support this valuable service. Council extended the Library Hours for the Morgan Library to include Saturday morning from 8 am – 11 am in 2012/13. Annual Business Plan and Budget 2013/2014

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RECREATION AND CULTURE CONT’D Parks, Gardens and Reserves All residents and tourists would be aware of Councils high quality parks, gardens and reserves. Council provides recreation facilities in all towns and river areas. These are regularly maintained in a clean and safe condition. Funding has been provided to advance Land Management Plans for these facilities. Upgrade works to Haythorpe Reserve will be undertaken in 2013/14 Sport and Recreation Ovals on land that Council is responsible for are maintained in a tidy and safe condition. Council also assists sporting bodies in the maintenance and upgrade of these facilities. A new permanent skate park has been built in the township of Mannum, and additional facilities to enhance this skate park will be provided in 2013/14. A portable skate board ramp regularly visits other townships within the Council area. Mannum Leisure Centre This is a purpose built facility which provides gymnasium, squash, basketball, table tennis, roller-skating, fitness classes and various other leisure activities to the community, including the clubroom for the Mannum Senior Citizens’ Club. Council is planning to introduce new programs for the Leisure Centre including 24 hour access to the gymnasium in 2013/14. Swimming Centres Council owns and operates a swimming pool during summer at Cambrai. The Mannum Community College Swimming Pool is available for community use and Council provides staffing for this facility. Swimming classes are held in the Christmas school holidays by Vacswim. Youth Services Council employs a Community Development Officer whose role includes youth services within the whole Council area. Youth Advisory Committees exist throughout the Council area. Funds have been allocated in the budget for youth projects. A Fun for Youth Van Bus was purchased in 2010/11 providing youth activities throughout the Council area. This new service has been well received by the community and will continue in 2013/14. The Council received a National Award for youth engagement for this service. Council was successful in obtaining the Medicare Community Healthy Participation Achievement Award and the Local Government Managers Australia (SA) Local Hero Award for Excellence in Community Services in 2012/13. Other Cultural Services Council supports Museums in the Council area. These comprise the Morgan Museum, Mannum Dock, Cambrai and Swan Reach Museums. The Council will also support an Arts Development Officer in providing services throughout Council in 2013/14.

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RECREATION AND CULTURE CONT’D Other Cultural Services Cont’d The Morgan/Cadell area has an old paddlesteamer (PS Canally) that is to be restored in stages to its former glory. This is providing an activity for the residents to be involved, virtually starting from scratch with complete renovation required. This is to be a long term project with Council providing significant support. Currently planking on the hull is being replaced. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT State Government legislation requires Council to collect a separate rate, which is payable to the Board to support their operations. The Natural Resource Management Board has already contributed towards environmental projects that Council is involved in designed to protect the ecology of the River Murray. Council does not have control over increases in the NRM Levy which is included on Council’s rate notice. BUILDING CONTROLS Council employs two qualified Building Surveyors who are responsible to approve and inspect all building work. These officers are based at our Environmental Services offices situated in Cambrai, and appointments can be made for visits at the Mannum and Morgan Offices if required. TRANSPORT Council has the second longest length of road network to maintain in the State. This includes 306 kilometres of sealed road and 3,073 kilometres of unsealed road. Considerable resources are allocated to maintain this network, with a planned level of reseals, resheeting and maintenance carried out yearly. Grader numbers have been reduced since amalgamation. The introduction of improved work practices has resulted in newer graders working longer days and weekends. Because of the need to maintain existing infrastructure there is not a lot of resources available for new and improved services. Bitumen roads are still required in some rural townships and major town connector roads. Like most other rural townships in the State, footpaths in some towns are basic with many still natural surface. Regular weed spraying takes place to control weeds, especially caltrop. Council is budgeting $101,200 for the footpath upgrade from Chemist to the Foodland in Mannum and for a footpath from the Mannum Green Shopping Centre to the Mannum Leisure Centre in 2013/14 as well as a footpath in Sedan from the Post Office to IGA. Upgrade of the Truro to Eudunda Road, Murraylands Road from Mannum to Blanchetown and Purnong Road will be included in funding applications in 2013/14 to enable works to be undertaken should funding be received.

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TRANSPORT CONT’D Upgrades and replacement of bridges generally rely on outside State or Commonwealth grant assistance. Maintenance is carried out as part of Council’s Asset Management Plan. Roadside signage in the country faces constant vandalism. Council does its best to replace vandalised signs and improve signage within the district. Council has a roadside tree trimming gang that patrols the Council area to prevent encroachment of vegetation onto the trafficable road surface. This is being reviewed to ensure greater efficiencies. Streetscape designs have been prepared for a number of towns, and these plans await funding so that the plans can be implemented. Parking Bays are regularly maintained and street trees receive attention when required. Road line marking is carried out each year. On and Off Street Parking Parking controls exist within the Council area and Council staff monitor time restrictions. The new Mannum Green Shopping Complex on Adelaide Road has been completed. Wharf Maintenance Council maintains eleven wharves, one recreational jetty and a boardwalk. The most significant wharf is the Morgan structure which has historical value dating back to the early steam driven paddle boat days. Boat Ramps Council provides, maintains and regularly monitors boat ramps along the River Murray. This is an essential tourist and recreation facility. Council commissioned Terry Magryn and Associates to undertaken consultation with stakeholders, design of the upgrade of boat ramps, costing and application for 100% funding for boat ramps at Caloote, Cadell, Blanchetown, Morgan, Mannum and Swan Reach. This will be undertaken in 2013/14. ECONOMIC Caravan Parks The Morgan Caravan Park owned by Council is leased out and Council has no operational control over this facility.

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ECONOMIC CONT’D Caravan Parks Cont’d The Mannum Caravan Park is managed by a Committee of Council and is regarded as one of the best parks in the State. Profits from this park are used to upgrade the park and provide support for tourist promotional activities. Discussions are taking place to enlarge the size of the park. Capital projects planned for the Mannum Caravan Park in 2013/2014 include: Cabin refurbishment Road, pathways and landscaping improvements 2 new cabins and installation Special Events Tourism is a major Council focus and a Tourism Action Plan has been developed to support and implement initiatives. Council supports the Mannum and Morgan Christmas Pageants and other community events including the Swan Reach Country Music Festival, Mannum Truck and Ute Show and True Grit at Cadell. Tourist Information Service Council provides a tourist information service from a restored historic building adjacent Arnold Park Mannum. It is run by a paid manager, and operated by many volunteers. Tourist numbers visiting the centre grow from year to year. Mannum Dock Museum Council is responsible for the operations of the Mannum Dock Museum Board. This Board has under its care and control, the paddle steamer Marion, which is a State Heritage listed item. A historic paddle boat dry dock forms part of the museum display. A new interactive display “All Steamed Up” involving in interactive exhibition that outlines the challenges and mechanical operations of a heritage steam vessel on the river was launched on 5 March 2013 Other Economic Activities Economic Development services are provided to Council by Regional Development Australia – Murraylands and Riverland Inc. which promotes industry to our Council area. A prospectus for Mid Murray, ‘Ready for Business and A Place To Live’ is being finalised. Council also provides funding for tourism promotion projects through Destination Riverland, Murraylands Tourism Partnership & Murraylands Regional Tourist Association. OTHER PURPOSES NEC Plant Operations Council operates a large plant and machinery fleet. This includes 6 Graders, 6 semi-side tipping trucks, 13 tipper and garbage trucks of various sizes, 6 heavy front end loaders and two skid steer loaders, 2 excavators, 38 passenger vehicles and utes, and various rollers, street sweeper, tractors and other minor plant. Council is reviewing plant utilisation and vehicle usage. Annual Business Plan and Budget 2013/2014

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OTHER PURPOSES NEC CONT’D Plant Operations Cont’d The budget provides $760,000 for fuel and oil, $850,000 for repairs and maintenance and $170,000 for registration and insurance. Plant operational costs are allocated to projects via hours of plant usage on each job. Council has budgeted to replace major plant in line with its Plant and Machinery Replacement Plan, and passenger vehicles in accordance with its Vehicle Replacement Policy. Depots Due to the large physical area of the Council it is necessary to maintain operational works depots at Cambrai, Morgan and Mannum. Storage depots exist at Truro and Blanchetown. A review of the Truro and Blanchetown Depot will be undertake in 2013/14.

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APPENDIX B KEY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (as required by Regulation 7 of Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011

BUDGET SUMMARY STATEMENT - OPERATING/CAPITAL SPLIT

OPERATING CAPITAL TOTALEXPENDITURETOTAL EMPLOYEE COSTS 7,561,400 633,650 8,195,050 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,199,421 1,624,179 4,823,600 MATERIALS 2,759,236 2,407,785 5,167,021 FINANCE CHARGES 443,465 443,465 DEPRECIATION 4,765,915 4,765,915 OTHER 1,980,765 20,800 2,001,565 CROSS CHARGES - FULL COST ATTRIBUTION (2,055,684) 2,055,684 - TOTAL EXPENDITURE 18,654,518 6,742,098 25,396,616

REVENUERATES - GENERAL 9,832,550 9,832,550 RATES - OTHER 1,171,853 1,171,853 STATUTORY CHARGES 278,800 278,800 USER CHARGES 534,250 534,250 GRANTS & SUBSIDIES 4,944,712 50,000 4,994,712 INVESTMENT INCOME 67,400 67,400 DONATIONS 18,250 18,250 REIMBURSEMENTS 620,514 620,514 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY REVENUE 1,115,733 1,115,733 OTHER 188,475 671,500 859,975 TOTAL REVENUE 18,772,537 721,500 19,494,037

SUB TOTAL 118,019 (6,020,598) (5,902,579)

COUNCIL LOAN PRINCIPAL MOVEMENTNEW LOANS PRINCIPAL 1,700,000 1,700,000 LOAN PRINCIPAL REPAID (1,515,238) (1,515,238) COMMUNITY LOAN MOVEMENT 22,677 22,677 NET LOAN PRINCIPAL MOVEMENT 207,439 207,439

SUB TOTAL 118,019 (5,813,159) (5,695,140)

Less DEPRECIATION 4,765,915 4,765,915

TOTAL Excluding DEPRECIATION 4,883,934 (5,813,159) (929,225)

GENERAL RESERVE MOVEMENTTRANSFER TO RESERVE (77,669) (77,669) TRANSFER FROM RESERVE 1,001,679 1,001,679 NET RESERVE MOVEMENT - 924,010 924,010

NET TOTAL 4,883,934 (4,889,149) (5,215) Estimated C/Fwd Surplus/(Deficit)Total Surplus(Deficit) (5,215)

MID-MURRAY COUNCIL2013/14

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APPENDIX B KEY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT’D

Operating Income is sufficient to meet projected expenses for the 2013/14 financial year.

MID MURRAY COUNCILSTATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

BUDGET

for the year ended 30 June 2014Budget Budget

2012/2013 2013/2014$ INCOME $

10,595,502 Rates 11,004,403263,500 Statutory charges 278,800

1,463,485 User charges 1,649,9835,105,290 Grants, subsidies and contributions 4,944,712

63,620 Investment income 67,400564,817 Reimbursements 620,514152,474 Other revenues 206,725

Share of profit - joint ventures & associates18,208,688 Total Revenues 18,772,537

EXPENSES7,267,280 Employee costs 7,561,400 5,908,350 Materials, contracts & other expenses 5,883,738

458,618 Finance costs 443,465 4,619,780 Depreciation, amortisation & impairment 4,765,915

Share of loss - joint ventures & associates18,254,028 Total Expenses 18,654,518

(45,340) OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) BEFORE CAPITAL AMOUNTS

118,019

Net gain (loss) on disposal or revaluation of assets

744,197 Amounts specifically for new or upgraded assets 50,000 Physical resources received free of charge

698,857 NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 168,019

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APPENDIX B KEY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT’D

MID MURRAY COUNCILCASH FLOW STATEMENT

BUDGET2013/2014

Budget Budget2012/13 2013/14

$ CASHFLOWS FROM $OPERATING ACTIVITIESReceipts

10,595,502 Rates 11,004,403263,500 Statutory Charges 278,800436,085 User Charges 534,250

5,105,290 Grants and Subsidies 4,944,71263,620 Interest Received 67,40011,400 Donations 18,250

564,817 Reimbursements 620,5141,027,400 Commercial Activities 1,115,733

141,074 Other 188,47518,208,688 TOTAL RECEIPTS 18,772,537

Payments7,267,280 Wages and Salaries 7,561,4002,597,376 Contractual Services 2,565,8261,438,209 Materials 1,337,147

458,618 Interest Payable 443,4651,872,765 Other 1,980,765

13,634,248 TOTAL PAYMENTS 13,888,603

4,574,440 NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES 4,883,934

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIESReceipts

1,400,000 Loans Received 2,700,00036,146 Community Group Loan Repayments 42,677

Payments1,050,418 Loan Principal Repayments 1,326,138

Capital Contributed to Associated Entities20,000 Loans Provided 20,000

365,728 NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,396,539

CASH FLOWS FROM OTHER ACTIVITIESReceipts

236,500 Sale of Capital Assets 671,500744,197 Capital Grants & Subsidies 50,000

Payments6,525,711 Capital Expenditure 5,327,469

-5,545,014 NET CASH USED IN OTHER ACTIVITIES -4,605,969

-604,846 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH HELD 1,674,504451,325 CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR -889,119

-153,521 CASH AT END OF YEAR 785,385

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APPENDIX B KEY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT’D

MID MURRAY COUNCILBALANCE SHEET

BUDGETfor the year ended 30 June 2014

Budget Budget2012/2013 ASSETS 2013/2014

$ Current Assets $2,904,275 Cash and cash equivalents 785,3851,626,264 Trade & other receivables 1,616,264

173,030 Inventories 173,0304,703,569 Total Current Assets 2,574,679

Non-current Assets158,230 Financial Assets 258,553106,349 Equity accounted investments in Council businesses 106,349

153,350,488 Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment 157,465,364153,615,067 Total Non-current Assets 157,830,266158,318,636 Total Assets 160,404,945

LIABILITIESCurrent Liabilities

2,742,902 Trade & Other Payables 2,742,9021,050,418 Borrowings 1,326,1381,678,234 Short-term Provisions 1,678,2345,471,554 Total Current Liabilities 5,747,274

Non-current Liabilities24,881 Trade & Other Payables 24,881

5,867,442 Long-term Borrowings 8,247,152219,097 Long-term Provisions 219,097

6,111,420 Total Non-current Liabilities 8,491,13011,582,974 Total Liabilities 14,238,404

146,735,662 NET ASSETS 146,166,541

EQUITY20,197,486 Accumulated Surplus 19,377,351

125,000,294 Asset Revaluation 125,000,2941,537,882 Other Reserves 1,788,896

146,735,662 TOTAL EQUITY 146,166,541

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APPENDIX B KEY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT’D

MID MURRAY COUNCILBUDGET

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITYfor the year ended 30 June 2014

Budget Budget2012/2013 2013/2014

$ ACCUMULATED SURPLUS $18,719,434 Balance at end of previous reporting period 18,438,890

698,857 Net Result for Year 14,451 (21,971) Transfers to Other Reserves (77,669) 801,166 Transfers from Other Reserves 1,001,679

20,197,486 Balance at end of period 19,377,351

ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE125,000,294 Balance at end of previous reporting period 125,000,294

Transfer to Accumulated Surplus on sale of infrastructure, property, plant & equipment

125,000,294 Balance at end of period 125,000,294

OTHER RESERVES2,317,077 Balance at end of previous reporting period 2,712,906

21,971 Transfer from Accumulated Surplus 77,669 (801,166) Transfer to Accumulated Surplus (1,001,679)

1,537,882 Balance at end of period 1,788,896 TOTAL EQUITY AT END OF REPORTINGPERIOD 146,166,541 146,735,662

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APPENDIX B KEY BUDGET FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONT’D

MID MURRAY COUNCILBUDGET2013-2014

Note 16

UNIFORM PRESENTATION OF FINANCES

2014 2013 2012 2011$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Operating Revenues 18773 18,219 19,612 16,306less Operating Expenses -18655 -18,569 -17,442 -17,893Operating Surplus/ (Deficit) before Capital Amounts 118 -350 2,170 -1,587

less Net Outlays on Existing AssetsCapital Expenditure on renewal and replacement of Existing Assets 5086 5,740 2,818 2,652less Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment -4766 -4,620 -4,609 -4,566less Grants received for existing assets -744less Proceeds from Sale of Replaced Assets -266 -237 -215 -235

54 139 -2,006 -2,149

less Net Outlays on New and Upgraded AssetsCapital Expenditure on New and Upgraded Assets 1656 785 3,503 1,748(including investment property & real estate developments)less Amounts received specifically for New and Upgraded Assets -50 -173 -353less Proceeds from Sale of Surplus Assets -405(including investment property and real estate developments)

1,201 785 3,330 1,395

Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year -1,137 -969 846 -833

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Annual Report 2013/2014

APPENDIX 3

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Annual Report 2013/2014

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THE MURRAY AND MALLEE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014

Comprising: Berri Barmera Council Coorong District Council District Council of Karoonda East Murray District Council of Loxton Waikerie: Mid Murray Council Rural City of Murray Bridge Renmark Paringa Council, and the Southern Mallee District Council

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PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

President, Mayor David Burgess.

This being my second term as President of the Association, I have the greatest of pleasure in providing the following President’s Annual report for the period 2013 to 2014. This Report focuses on the activities undertaken, and as outlined in the Association’s Annual Business Plan 2013-2014. I am continually proud of the Association’s achievements and increase in public awareness and profile over the past year, especially addressing the number of new and emerging issues that affect local government and the community. The Association has focused on the fostering of partnership approaches to regional issues and projects and the lobbying for the benefit of our regional communities.

The following provides a snapshot of the key activities undertaken:

• Completion of the Murray and Mallee Regional Public Health Plan.

• Completion of the strategic 2030 Regional Transport Plan.

• Finalisation of the Murray and Mallee region chapter of the “Making Regions Matter” Election Platform document.

• Achievement of the review of the Association’s Charter for a Regional Subsidiary.

• Undertaking community consultation and subsequent preparation on the region’s Annual Priorities Report document seeking partnership arrangements to further the aims of the Report.

During the year the Association has undertaken actions, including:

• Lifting of the ban on fishing for catfish in the River Murray,

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• Provision of assistance and local government representation with the NRM Board on the

Integrated Vulnerability Assessment project, with the completion of Phase 2 of the project and distribution of the draft Sector Agreement,

• Commencement of the pilot Murraylands Councils Video Conferencing Project,

• Collation of Member Councils’ Special Local Roads Funding Applications with Association recommendations to the Local Government Transport Advisory Panel,

• Ensuring that a review of Community Transport arrangements was included in the State Government’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan,

• Furthering of Resource Sharing Initiatives between Member Councils,

• Gained State Government commitment for planned River Murray Ferry replacements,

• Facilitated Member Councils’ direct representational input into planned changes to offset planting costs under the Native Vegetation Act,

• Facilitation of changes to Council memberships to the Murray Darling Association.

The Association continues to be vitally involved with:

• The Murray Darling Basin Plan and funding issues around the River Murray water flow operations,

• Regional submission for the Special Local Roads Program, this year providing $1.897m in funding availability,

• Councils’ facilitation of the NBN Co rollout and for the provision of Council land for fixed wireless towers,

During the year the Association resolved to undertake the following submissions to the SAROC Committee, being the regional Councils’ advisory Committee to the Local Government Association of SA Board, as well as directly to the SA State Government:

• Association response to the “Statement for Regional SA” – Minister Gail Gago, MLC.

• Dept. of Premier and Cabinet requesting equity provisions for Cabinet submissions for Recreation and Sport funding.

• SAROC Submissions:

Employee Sick Leave Council requirements for financial contribution for street lighting on State Government controlled roads Governmental and economic funding support for regional SA Councils’ Risk Assessment and the Financial Impost on Councils Recycling of used tyres Work load imposed on Councils due to changes in the Public Health Act Rural Road Speed Limits

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Maintenance of Murray River Markers and navigable channels ICAC submission re Elected Members Code of Conduct CFS requirements for Large Farm Sheds State Government’s contravention of the SA Government/LGA Memorandum of Understanding Regional Mobile Phone Coverage

The Association has provided support for the following external Committees:

• The Murray and Mallee Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Committee

• The Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee including provision of the Chair

• The Catfish Project Committee I again take this opportunity to sincerely thank Vice President Mayor Peter Hunt, Mayor Leon Stasinowsky (as proxy) for being Delegates to the SAROC Committee and the LGA State Executive Committee (now termed the LGA Board) and all other Member Council Mayors, Delegates, both past and present, Member Council CEO’s and staff, all of whom have provided local government representation to the Association, internal and external committees and working parties. Timely information has again been provided to the Association from the Local Government Association of SA. I especially recognise the efforts of both Wendy Campana and Chris Russell. These efforts have been mirrored by the PIRSA by the regular reports provided by both Bengy Paolo and Tim Smythe. I recognise their support, advice and well researched information provided. I thank our CEO Peter Campbell for his continued commitment and support provided to me and the Association over the past year. He has provided continual effective services to the Association despite increased family health pressures. I have a growing sense of pride about the achievements and undertakings of the Association during this second term as President and thank all Member Councils and Delegates for the opportunity afforded to me being your President again for the past year.

Mayor David Burgess, President 2013-2014 Murray and Mallee Local Government Association.

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OVERVIEW OF THE REGION.

The Region is located in the Murraylands Statistical Region in eastern South Australia and is dissected by the River Murray. It covers a large area in excess of 50,000 km2 taking in the areas from the Riverland in the north, agriculture areas in the central, west, south and east along the Victorian border, and south westerly to the coast and lakes. Rural based communities throughout the area share a common interest in agriculture/horticulture, with towns primarily servicing the farming and horticultural communities and supporting a growing tourism sector. The Region has a population base of approximately 68,000 (approx. 4.6% of the State population).

The Murray River, and its associated wetlands and wildlife, Lake Bonney and a number of National/Conservation Parks, support a range of rare and endangered plant and animal species, and are major tourist attractions throughout parts of the Riverland and Mallee. Towards the coast, the Coorong National Park, Lake Alexandrina and the shores of Lake Albert are all well known tourist attractions, particularly for recreational boating and fishing.

Murray Bridge provides regional services to the lower parts of the Region and supports both an industrial and commercial base.

The Murray River travels from the north, and passing through seven of the member Councils, flows into Lake Alexandrina in the south. It supports a number of tourist and recreation activities, with a number of tourism vessels operating from centres along the river.

The Region is serviced by the South Eastern Freeway, Princes, Dukes, Sturt and Mallee Highways, with the Berri (Loxton) to Murray Bridge Road providing a direct link diagonally across the Region.

The Association works closely with its major regional partners - the Murray and Mallee Regional Coordination Network, and the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Murraylands and Riverland Board.

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ASSOCIATION PRESIDENCY.

Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council was elected President at the Annual General Meeting held at Tailem Bend on the 1st June, 2012 and Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council was elected Vice President both for a full annual term of office. In accordance with the provisions of the Association’s Charter for a Regional Subsidiary, the office holders retain their positions until the first meeting of the Association following the November, 2014 Local Government Elections.

REPRESENTATION: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (LGA SA).

Mayor David Burgess and Mayor Peter Hunt served on the LGA Board (previously termed the State Executive of the Local Government Association of South Australia),with Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, as proxy.

ASSOCIATION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SERVICES.

The Chief Executive Officer services for the Association for the year were again provided by Peter Campbell.

In accordance with a resolution of Member Council Delegates, the Chief Executive Officer underwent performance review process in April, 2014, coinciding with the production of the Association’s draft 2014-2015 Annual Business Plan and draft 2014-2015 Budget.

The Review Panel consists of the President and Vice-President of the Association, Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council and Peter Bond, CEO of the Rural City of Murray Bridge. The Association has noted that satisfactory Chief Executive Officer service has been provided and extended the Contract of Service to December, 2014.

CONSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION.

The Association operated as a Regional Subsidiary under the transitional provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 until December, 2001 with a formal Charter, agreed to by Member Councils, becoming effective on the 13th December, 2001.

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999, a review of the Association’s Charter took place during the year. The revised Charter can be viewed on the Association’s website at www.mmlga.sa.gov.au

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION.

As a Regional Subsidiary of the Member Councils, the Association has as its governing document, the Charter gazetted on the 8th February, 2007 (reviewed 2011) as provided for under the Local Government Act 1999. The purpose for which the Association has been established is to:

• work with the Local Government Association of South Australia in achieving its aims and objectives;

• assist in the coordination of resource sharing between Constituent Councils, other Councils, State Government Departments and Agencies to reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies;

• associate, collaborate and work in conjunction with other local government bodies for the advancement of matters of common interest;

• undertake coordination, advocacy and representation roles for its Constituent Councils at a regional level;

• facilitate and coordinate activities of local government at a regional level related to community and economic development with the object of achieving continual improvement for the benefit of the communities of the Constituent Councils;

• develop, encourage, promote, foster and maintain consultation and cooperation with other levels of government, private enterprise and the community;

• strengthen the representation and status of local government when dealing with other levels of government, private enterprise and the community;

• develop further cooperation between the Constituent Councils for the benefit of the Communities in the region.

• develop and manage policies which guide the conduct of programs and projects in the region with the objective of securing the best outcomes for the communities of the region; and

• undertake projects that benefit the region and its communities.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS.

During 2013-2014, the Association has met bi-monthly General Meetings, convened on:

7th June, 2013 - Annual General Meeting - at the Berri Barmera Council Chamber, 19 Wilson Street, Berri - the Berri Barmera Council as host.

2nd August, 2013 - General Meeting - at the Tailem Bend Town Hall, 93A Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend - the Coorong District Council as host.

4th October, 2013 - General Meeting - at the District Council of Karoonda East Murray Council Chamber - the District Council of Karoonda East Murray as host.

6th December, 2013 - General Meeting - at the District Council of Loxton Waikerie Council Chamber, East Terrace, Loxton - the District Council of Loxton Waikerie as host.

7th February, 2014 - General Meeting - at the Mid Murray Council Meeting Room, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum - the Mid Murray Council as host.

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4th April, 2014 - General Meeting - at the District Council of Karoonda East Murray Council Chamber - the District Council of Karoonda East Murray and the Karoonda Farm Fair as hosts.

6th June 2014 – Annual General Meeting – at the Renmark Paringa Community and Civic Centre, 61 Eighteenth Street, Renmark as host

All Association Meetings, including Committee Meetings’ Agendas and Minutes are available for viewing and or downloading from the Association’s website at www.mmlga.sa.gov.au

A number of guest speakers and attendees have made presentations/addresses to the Association meetings throughout the year. They include:

• Senator Simon Birmingham, • Hon. Bruce Lander, QC, Independent Commissioner against Corruption, • Sue Filby, General Manager Customer Relations and Alexandra Lewis, SA Power Networks, • Chris Gregory, NBN Co., • Ray Najer, now past General Manager, Murray Darling Association, • Sharon Starick, Presiding Member and Rod Ralph, Board Member, SA MDB NRM Board, • Danny Broderick, SA Dept. Of Health, • Glen Jones, General Manager, Boating Industry of SA, and • Rob Edwards, Local Government Workers Compensation Scheme.

Representatives of both the LGA and PIRSA attended each meeting and took the opportunity to brief the Association of the relevant matters being addressed by their respective bodies.

We acknowledge the support of Wendy Campana, Executive Director, and Chris Russell, LGA SA and Tim Smythe, PIRSA who have been ready to assist the region and ensure that the LGA SA and PIRSA have a presence at our meetings. The Association has also enjoyed a close working relationship with its State and Federal Members of Parliament, a number of whom have been regular attendees at our meetings.

The President has continued the practice of giving each of our guests the opportunity to address our meetings briefly about matters and issues before them that may be of interest to the Association and Member Councils. The contribution from all of the speakers, presenters and guests has kept the Association and the Delegates abreast of a wide ranging number of issues that impact on Local Government and the communities in the Region.

MEMBER COUNCIL DELEGATES TO THE ASSOCIATION.

The following are the current Delegates representing Member Councils as at the AGM of the 6th June, 2014:

Berri Barmera Council (BBC): Mayor Peter Hunt, Vice President, Deputy Mayor Vicki Beech and David Beaton, CEO (proxy).

Coorong District Council (CDC): Mayor Roger Strother, Cr. Sharon Bland (proxy) and Deputy Mayor Peter Wright (proxy).

District Council of Karoonda East Murray (DCKEM): Mayor Kevin Burdett, Peter Smithson, CEO and Deputy Mayor Colin Zadow (proxy).

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District Council of Loxton Waikerie (DCLW): Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, Peter Ackland, CEO and Deputy Mayor Mark Ward (proxy).

Mid Murray Council (MMC): Mayor David Burgess, President, Deputy Mayor Kevin Myers, Cr. Inez Bormann (proxy), Russell Peate, CEO (proxy) and Robin Bourne, Deputy CEO, (proxy).

The Rural City of Murray Bridge (RCMB): Mayor Allan Arbon, OAM, Deputy Mayor Barry Laubsch, Cr. Jerry Wilson, (proxy) and Peter Bond, CEO (proxy).

District Council of Renmark Paringa (RPC): Mayor Neil Martinson, Deputy Mayor Peter Hunter, Tony Siviour, CEO (proxy) and Nathan Haynes, Director Corporate and Community Services (proxy).

Southern Mallee District Council (SMDC): Mayor Robert Sexton, Deputy Mayor Brian Toogood and Anthony Renshaw, CEO (proxy).

ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.

The following were the Association Committee Members up until the AGM of the 6th June, 2014:

LGA Board:

President, Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council (by virtue of position held).

Vice President, Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council (by virtue of position held).

Proxy for President or Vice President, Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC):

President, Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council (by virtue of position held).

Vice President, Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council (by virtue of position held).

Proxy for President and or Vice President, Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

CEO M&MLGA - Peter Campbell (by virtue of position held).

Regional Development Australia (Murraylands and Riverland) Board.

Deputy Mayor Barry Laubsch - Rural City of Murray Bridge.

President, Mayor David Burgess - Mid Murray Council.

Mayor Neil Martinson - Renmark Paringa Council.

Cr. Trevor Norton, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

SA MDB NRM Board.

Cr. Andrew Kassebaum, Berri Barmera Council.

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Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Regional Waste Management Strategy Committee:

President M&MLGA as Chair, Mayor David Burgess.

Deputy Mayor Barry Laubsch, Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Tony Siviour, CEO, Renmark Paringa Council. (by virtue of position held)

David Mosel, Asset Manager, Coorong District Council.

Brenton Lewis, CEO Murraylands Regional Development Board.

Mayor Roger Strother, Coorong District Council.

Paul Day, Renmark Paringa Council. (by virtue of position held)

Greg Hill, Mid Murray Council. (by virtue of position held)

Peter Ackland, CEO, District Council of Loxton Waikerie. (by virtue of position held)

Matthew Sherman, Works Manager, Southern Mallee District Council. (by virtue of position held)

Peter Smithson, CEO, District Council of Karoonda East Murray - proxy to be advised. (both by virtue of positions held)

Greg Perry, Manager Infrastructure Services, Berri Barmera Council. (by virtue of position held)

David Beaton, CEO, Berri Barmera Council. (by virtue of position held)

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge. (by virtue of position held)

Tim Tol, Infrastructure Director, District Council of Loxton Waikerie. (by virtue of position held)

Cr. Gordon Hancock, Southern Mallee District Council.

Cr. Trevor Kerley, District Council of Karoonda East Murray.

A representative, Zero Waste SA. (external appointment)

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Regional Transport Strategy Committee:

Mayor Roger Strother, Coorong District Council, Chair

Peter Campbell, CEO, M&MLGA

President, Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council

Paul Day - Renmark Paringa Council

Greg Perry, Manager Infrastructure Services, Berri Barmera Council

Greg Hill, Director, Infrastructure - Mid Murray Council. (by virtue of position held)

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Tim Tol, Director of Infrastructure - District Council of Loxton Waikerie

Peter Smithson - District Council of Karoonda East Murray (Ron Palm - proxy)

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural Citry of Murray Bridge (David Allen - proxy)

Matthew Sherman, Southern Mallee District Council

David Mosel, Coorong District Council

Brenton Lewis, Regional Development Australia (Murraylands and Riverland) Board

DTEI (Transport SA) - 2 nominees (external appointment)

M&MLGA Transport Reference Group. - Community Transport:

Peter Smithson, CEO, District Council of Karoonda East Murray. (by virtue of position held)

Cr. Mike Fuller, Berri Barmera Council.

Murraylands and Riverland Regional Coordination Network:

Peter Smithson, CEO, District Council of Karoonda East Murray.

Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee:

Deputy Mayor Kevin Myers, Mid Murray Council, Chair.

Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council.

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Tim Tol, Director Infrastructure Services, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

David Mosel, Asset Manager, Coorong District Council.

Harc Wordsworth, Manager, Environment and Planning, Southern Mallee District Council.

Matthew Sherman, Works Manager, Southern Mallee District Council.

River Murray Ferries Working Group:

Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council,

Tony Siviour, CEO, Renmark Paringa Council,

Vincent Cammell, CEO, Coorong District Council,

Dept. of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure representatives.

Murray and Mallee Annual Priority Working Party:

Tony Siviour, CEO, Renmark Paringa Council,

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Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge,

Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council,

Tony Renshaw, CEO, Southern Mallee District Council,

Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie,

Tim Smythe, Regional Manager Murray Mallee, PIRSA.

Murray and Mallee Regional Public Health Plan Committee:

Kelvin Goldstone, Mid Murray Council, Chair,

Caroline Thomas, Mid Murray Council,

Gary Brinkworth, Berri Barmera Council,

Harc Wordsworth, Southern Mallee District Council and District Council of Karoonda East Murray,

Jim Quinn, Coorong District Council,

Katina Nikas, Renmark Paringa Council,

Phil Eckert and Clarry Fisher, Rural City of Murray Bridge,

Stephen Bateman, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

EXECUTIVE MEETINGS.

There were no Executive Meetings held during the year.

GENERAL ACTIVITIES.

The Association undertakes a coordinating role, in conjunction with Member Councils, on their issues and those raised by the Local Government Association of South Australia, the community, and other relevant parties’ concerns and interests.

State and Federal Members of Parliament representing our Region have been briefed and support has been sought for issues raised.

Submissions and briefings undertaken include:

• Submission for Special Local Roads applications for 2014-2015 funding round.

• Association response to the “Statement for Regional SA” – Minister Gail Gago, MLC.

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• Dept. of Premier and Cabinet requesting equity provisions for Cabinet submissions for Recreation and Sport funding.

• SAROC Submissions:

Employee Sick Leave Council requirements for financial contribution for street lighting on State Government controlled roads Governmental and economic funding support for regional SA Councils’ Risk Assessment and the Financial Impost on Councils Recycling of used tyres Work load imposed on Councils due to changes in the Public Health Act Rural Road Speed Limits Maintenance of Murray River Markers and navigable channels ICAC submission re Elected Members Code of Conduct CFS requirements for Large Farm Sheds State Government’s contravention of the SA Government/LGA Memorandum of Understanding Regional Mobile Phone Coverage

The Association has provided support and representation on the following external Committees:

• The Murray and Mallee Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Committee

• The Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee including provision of the Chair

• The Catfish Project Committee

The CEO has also attended Forums, Workshops and Briefings throughout the year regarding evolving issues and to make contribution on behalf of the Association. These have included:

Regional LGA CEO’s Briefings (6).

Native Vegetation Council briefings and consultative workshops (X4)

I-Vision – Telstra Video Conferencing briefing and demonstration.

NBN Briefing – Murray Bridge..

Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Project Workshop.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCILS (SAROC).

The President, Mayor David Burgess, Vice President Mayor Peter Hunt, (Mayor Leon Stasinowsky as proxy on occasions) and the Chief Executive Officer have attended SAROC meetings during the year.

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The meetings are usually held bi-monthly on the day preceding the meeting of the LGA Board.

SAROC has a Memorandum of Understanding between Regional Local Government Associations and the Local Government Association of South Australia, which was completed in August, 2003.

The Association has provided our regional input into many topics that are relevant to all communities across the State, some of which includes:

• Native Vegetation and Biodiversity

• State Government Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy for SA

• Rural Property Addressing

• Local Excellence Expert Panel

• Recycling Used Tyres, Used CCA Posts and Irrigation Dripper Lines

• Funding Sport and Recreation

• Risk Assessment and Reduction of Financial Impost on Councils

• Video Conferencing Pilot Project

• Local Government Roads Hierarchy and Transport Strategy

• Public Health Act

• SAROC Federal Election Platform

• Proposed Regional Communities State Election Campaign

• SAROC Agenda and Report Procedures

• Native Vegetation SEB Review

• Regional Waste Management Investigations Report

• Works Rehabilitation Compensation (SAMFS Fire-fighters) Amendment Bill 2013

• Regional Visitor Information Centres

• Consolidation of Major LGA Events

• Integrated Transport Land Use Plan

• 2014 State Election Making Regions Matter

• Rural Speed Limits Review

• Regional Health Plans Update

• Use of Council Resources in Emergency Response Operations

• Mining Round Table EP

• Bushfire Summary - January 2014 14

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• SA Regional Statement

• State Election Update - Making Regions Matter

• Funding for Community Facilities

• Regional Health Plans Update

• Video Conferencing Pilot - Update

• Local Excellence Expert Panel Update

• Regional Waste Management Investigations Update

• Video Conferencing Update

• National Heavy Vehicle Regulations (NHVR)

• Native Vegetation Council

• Local Excellence Expert Panel

• Bushfire Survey Results

• Native Vegetation - SEB Review

• Proposed Change to the Behavioural Code of Conduct Clause 2.25

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO 30TH JUNE, 2014.

The audited Financial Statements are included at the rear of this report. Surplus cash flow funds have been deposited with the Local Government Finance Authority and drawn on when and as required.

REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING.

The Association acknowledges and thanks the Local Government Research and Development Fund Scheme for their annual 2013-2014 grant of $37,225 (excl GST) to the Association.

This grant has ensured that the Association has been able to undertake regional enhancement and capacity building projects throughout the year.

INFORMING COUNCILS AND OTHER PARTIES.

The Minutes of Association General Meetings are produced in an expanded and explanatory form, and includes the full Agenda Item, appendices, detail of deliberations and resolutions. This initiative has received wider and favourable comment.

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The Association’s website www.mmlga.sa.gov.au contains a wealth of information on the Association’s activities, including all Agendas, Appendices, Minutes for General and Committee Meetings and past Newsletters.

BEYOND 2014.

General Meetings of the Association will continue to be held during 2014-2015 on the first Friday in the months of August, December, February, April with the Annual General Meeting to be held in June. They will be held throughout the Region, hosted alphabetically by the Member Councils.

At the Annual General Meeting held on the 6th June, 2014, the Association endorsed the Annual Business Plan 2014-2015 and the associated Annual Budget. These documents are available to be viewed and downloaded from the Association’s website at www.mmlga.sa.gov.au

The status of the objectives and actions in the Association’s Annual Business Plan 2014-2015 will be reviewed half yearly at the December General Meeting and the June Annual General Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Association’s Charter.

Contact details:

President: Chief Executive Officer:

Mayor David Burgess Peter Campbell

475 Cliff View Drive 65 Underwood Avenue,

Wongulla SA 5238 Goolwa Beach. SA 5214.

Tel: 8570 8320 PO Box 1014, Goolwa. SA 5214.

Tel: (08) 8555 3929 Mob: 0429 862 669

Email: [email protected]

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated

Financial Statements

For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 CONTENTS Page Financial Statements Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 1 Statement of Financial Position 2 Statement of Changes in Equity 3 Statement of Cash Flows 4 Notes to the Financial Statements 5-22 Statement by the Committee 23 Independent Auditor’s Report 24-26

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 2014 2013 Note $ $ MBM LGA contributions 2 180,578 102,914 Regional enhancement fund grant 2 37,225 36,424 Interest received 2 3,717 4,556 Other income 2 - 4,728 221,520 148,622 Other operating expenses 3 ( 208,808 ) ( 132,853 ) Surplus (deficit) for the year 12,712 15,769 Other comprehensive income - - Total comprehensive income (loss) 12,712 15,769 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2014 2014 2013 Note $ $ ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 115,004 90,164 Trade and other receivables 5 3,599 3,600 Total current assets 118,603 93,764 TOTAL ASSETS 118,603 93,764 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables 6 14,527 2,400 Total current liabilities 14,527 2,400 TOTAL LIABILITIES 14,527 2,400 NET ASSETS 104,076 91,364 EQUITY Accumulated surplus 53,528 53,184 Unspent funds reserve 7 50,548 38,180 TOTAL EQUITY 104,076 91,364 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 2014 Unspent Funds Accumulated Reserve Surplus Total Note $ $ $ Balance at 1 July 2013 38,180 53,184 91,364 Surplus for the year - 12,712 12,712 Transfers to/from accumulated surplus 7 12,368 ( 12,368 ) - Balance at 30 June 2014 50,548 53,528 104,076 2013 Unspent Funds Accumulated Reserve Surplus Total Note $ $ $ Balance at 1 July 2012 27,946 47,649 75,595 Surplus for the year - 15,769 15,769 Transfers to/from accumulated surplus 7 10,234 ( 10,234 ) - Balance at 30 June 2013 38,180 53,184 91,364 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 2014 2013 Note $ $ Cash from operating activities: Receipts from members 180,579 102,914 Receipts from grants 37,225 36,424 Other income - 4,728 Interest received 3,717 4,568 Payments to suppliers ( 196,681 ) ( 132,553 ) Net cash provided from operating activities 8 24,840 16,081 Net increase in cash held 24,840 16,081 Cash at beginning of financial year 90,164 74,083 Cash at end of financial year 4 115,004 90,164 The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 Structure: The financial report covers Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated (the

“Association”) as an individual entity. Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated is an association incorporated in South Australia under the Associations Incorporations Act (SA) 1985.

1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985. The association is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise.

The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

The financial statements were authorised for issue on by the members of the committee.

Accounting Policies

(a) Comparatives

When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year. Where the association has retrospectively applied an accounting policy, made a retrospective restatement or reclassified items in its financial statements, an additional statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period will be disclosed.

(b) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the statement of financial position.

(c) Income taxes

The activities of the Association are exempt from taxation under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

(d) Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position are shown inclusive of GST.

(e) Financial lnstruments

Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the association commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted}. Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs except where the instrument is classified "at fair value through profit or loss", in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately. Classification and subsequent measurement Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effective interest method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted. Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of the difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method. The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts} over the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term} of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying amount with a consequential recognition of income or expense in profit or loss.

The association does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being subject to the requirements of Accounting Standards specifically applicable to financial instruments.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

(e) Financial Instruments (continued)

(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets are classified at "fair value through profit or loss" when they are held for trading for the purpose of short-term profit taking, where they are derivatives not held for hedging purposes, or when they are designated as such to avoid an accounting mismatch or to enable performance evaluation where a group of financial assets is managed by key management personnel on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value (i.e. gains or losses) being recognised in profit or loss. (ii) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised. (iii) Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets that have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments, and it is the association's intention to hold these investments to maturity. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised. (iv) Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale investments are non-derivative financial assets that are either not capable of being classified into other categories of financial assets due to their nature or they are designated as such by management. They comprise investments in the equity of other entities where there is neither a fixed maturity nor fixed or determinable payments. They are subsequently measured at fair value with any re-measurements other than impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses recognised in other comprehensive income. When the financial asset is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss pertaining to that asset previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified into profit or loss. Available-for-sale financial assets are classified as non-current assets when they are expected to be sold within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. All other available-for-sale financial assets are classified as current assets. (v) Financial liabilities Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial liability is derecognised.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

(e) Financial Instruments (continued) Impairment At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a "loss event") that has occurred, which has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset(s). In the case of available-for-sale financial assets, a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of the instrument is considered to constitute a loss event. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss immediately. Also, any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss at this point. In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, loss events may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial re-organisation and changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults. For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible measures of recovery, if the management establishes that the carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that point the writing off amounts are charged to the allowance account or the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was previously recognised in the allowance accounts. When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, the association recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the original terms as if the terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events that have occurred are duly considered. Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual right to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party, whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

(f) Impairment of assets

At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. The assessment will consider both external and internal sources of information. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of that asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use, to the asset's carrying amount Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is immediately recognised in profit or loss. Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset's ability to generate net cash inflows and when the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is recognised against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that class of asset.

(g) Revenue

Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the association obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the association and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably. If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. When grant revenue is received whereby the association incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt. Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customer. Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument. All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(h) Trade and Other Payables Accounts payable and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period that remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

(i) Trade and other receivables These include amounts due from ATO and accrued interest on deposits in financial institutions. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets. Accounts receivable are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment

(j) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

Key estimates (i) Impairment - general The association assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluation of conditions and events specific to the association that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions.

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 2 Revenue 2014 2013 $ $ Interest received 3,717 4,556 MBM LGA contributions Berri Barmera Council 26,649 15,849 Coorong District Council 19,339 10,497 DC of Karoonda East Murray 12,591 5,557 DC of Loxton Waikerie 27,914 16,775 Mid Murray Council 22,150 12,556 The Rural City of Murray Bridge 33,678 20,994 DC of Renmark Paringa 24,259 14,099 Southern Mallee DC 13,998 6,587 Total MBM LGA contributions 180,578 102,914 Regional Enhancement Fund Grant 37,225 36,424 Income from RISE economic model and other 4,728 Total Revenue 221,520 148,622 3 Other operating expenses 2014 2013 $ $ Audit fees 5,323 2,400 Bank charges 55 93 Consultancy and contractors 82,632 9,766 Executive officer contract services 105,672 102,594 Insurance 5,358 5,212 Meeting expenses 1,556 4,470 Postage 82 110 President’s travelling allowance 2,500 2,500 Printing and stationery 781 710 Record sentencing/archiving 151 193 SAROC regional meeting costs 1,353 1,143 Sundry expenses 92 412 Telephone, fax and broadband 2,933 3,200 Website maintenance 320 50 Total expenses 208,808 132,853

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 4 Cash and cash equivalents 2014 2013 $ $ Cash on hand 100 100 Cash at bank 22,537 11,200 LGFA Investment 92,367 78,864 115,004 90,164 5 Trade and other receivables 2014 2013 Current $ $ Accrued interest - 786 GST receivable (net) 3,599 2,814 3,599 3,600 6 Trade and other payables 2014 2013 $ $ Current - unsecured Trade payables 14,527 2,400 7 Unspent funds reserves

The unexpended funds reserve represent funds set aside for future use on projects managed by the association.

2014 2013 Shared Resource Cluster Project $ $ Income Balance brought forward 19,654 - Transfer from accumulated surplus - 19,000 Transfer from Discretionary Projects - 6,000 Total income 19,654 25,000 Less Expenses Transfer to Resource Sharing Projects ( 19,654 ) - Transfer to Annual Priorities Project - ( 5,000 ) Facility of video conferencing expense - ( 346 ) Total expenses ( 19,654 ) ( 5,346 ) Project funds not expended at 30 June - 19,654

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 7 Unspent funds reserves (continued) 2014 2013 Discretionary Project $ $ Income Balance brought forward 226 21,946 Transfer to Council Improvement Project - ( 10,000 ) Transfer to Shared Resource Cluster Project - ( 6,000 ) Total income 226 5,946 Less Expenses Delivery of RISE workshop - ( 4,620 ) Other expenses - ( 1,100 ) Total expenses - ( 5,720 ) Project funds not expended at 30 June 226 226 2014 2013 Legal Charter Review $ $ Income Balance brought forward 7,000 6,000 Transfer from accumulated surplus - 1,000 Total income 7,000 7,000 Less Expenses Professional fees ( 2,232 ) - Total expenses ( 2,232 ) - Project funds not expended at 30 June 4,768 7,000

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 7 Unspent funds reserves (continued) 2014 2013 Council Improvement Project $ $ Income Balance brought forward 10,000 - Transfer from Discretionary Project - 10,000 Transfer to Resource Sharing Projects ( 10,000 ) - Total income - 10,000 Project funds not expended at 30 June - 10,000 2014 2013 2030 Transport Plan Project $ $ Income Transfer from accumulated surplus 55,000 - Total income 55,000 - Less Expenses Consultancy ( 40,900 ) - Total expenses ( 40,900 ) - Project funds not expended at 30 June 14,100 - 2014 2013 Regional Public Health Plan $ $ Income Transfer from accumulated surplus 40,000 - Total income 40,000 - Less Expenses Consultancy ( 39,500 ) - Total expenses ( 39,500 ) - Project funds not expended at 30 June 500 -

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 7 Unspent funds reserves (continued) 2014 2013 Riverland Resource Sharing Project $ $ Income Transfer from Shared Resource Cluster Project - - and Council Improvement Project 13,500 - Total income 13,500 - Project funds not expended at 30 June 13,500 - 2014 2013 Murraylands Resource Sharing Project $ $ Income Transfer from Shared Resource Cluster Project - - and Council Improvement Project 16,154 - Total income 16,154 - Project funds not expended at 30 June 16,154 - 2014 2013 Annual Priorities Project $ $ Income Balance brought forward 1,300 - Transfer from Shared Resource Cluster Project - 5,000 Total income 1,300 5,000 Less Expenses Facilitation fee - ( 3,700 ) Total expenses - ( 3,700 ) Project funds not expended at 30 June 1,300 1,300 Total unspent funds reserve 50,548 38,180

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 8 Cash Flow information

(a) Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Surplus for the year 2014 2013 $ $

Net surplus for the year 12,712 15,769 Changes in assets and liabilities, Decrease in trade and other receivables 1 12 Increase in trade and other payables 12,127 300

24,840 16,081 9 Financial Risk Management

The association’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with bank, receivables and payables.

The total for each category of financial instrument, measured in accordance with AASB 139, as detailed in the accounting policies to these financial statements, are as follows: 2014 2013 Note $ $ Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalents 4 115,004 90,164 Trade and other receivables 5 3,599 3,600 Total financial assets 118,603 93,764 Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at amortised cost Trade and other payables 14,527 2,400 Total financial liabilities 14,527 2,400

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 9 Financial Risk Management (continued)

Financial Risk Management Policies

The association's Treasurer is responsible for, among other issues, monitoring and managing financial risk exposures of the association. The Treasurer monitors the association's transactions and reviews the effectiveness of controls relating to credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk. Discussions on monitoring and managing financial risk exposures are held bi-monthly and minuted by the committee of management.

The Treasurer's overall risk management strategy seeks to ensure that the association meets its financial targets, while minimising potential adverse effects of cash flow shortfalls. Specific Financial Risk Exposures and Management The main risks the association is exposed to through its financial instruments are credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk relating to interest rate risk and other price risk. There have been no substantive changes in the types of risks the association is exposed to, how these risks arise, or the association’s objectives, policies and processes for managing or measuring the risks from the previous period. a. Credit risk Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties of contract obligations that could lead to a financial loss to the association. Credit risk is managed through maintaining procedures (such as the utilisation of systems for the approval, granting and removal of credit limits, regular monitoring of exposure against such limits and monitoring of the financial stability of significant customers and counterparties) ensuring, to the extent possible, that members and counterparties to transactions are of sound credit worthiness. Risk is also minimised through investing surplus funds in financial institutions that maintain a high credit rating or in entities that the committee has otherwise assessed as being financially sound. Credit risk exposures The maximum exposure to credit risk by class of recognised financial assets at the end of the reporting period is equivalent to the carrying amount and classification of those financial assets (net of any provisions) as presented in the statement of financial position. There is no collateral held by the association securing trade and other receivables. Accounts receivable and other debtors that are neither past due nor impaired are considered to be of high credit quality. Aggregates of such amounts are detailed at Note 5. The association has no significant concentrations of credit risk with any single counterparty or group of counterparties. Details with respect to credit risk of trade and other receivables are provided in Note 5.

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9 Financial Risk Management (continued) b. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the association might encounter difficulty in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities. The association manages this risk through the following mechanisms: - preparing forward-looking cash flow analysis in relation to its operational, investing and financing

activities; - only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions; and The association does not hold directly any derivative financial liabilities. Cash flows realised from financial assets reflect management's expectation as to the timing of realisation. Actual timing may therefore differ from that disclosed. The timing of cash flows presented in the table to settle financial liabilities reflects the earliest contractual settlement dates. Financial assets pledged as collateral. No financial assets have been pledged as security for any financial liability. c. Market risk i. Interest rate risk Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial assets and financial liabilities recognised at the end of the reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows or the fair value of fixed rate financial instruments. The association is exposed to earnings volatility on floating rate instruments. The financial instruments that expose the association to interest rate risk that are limited to cash and cash equivalents. ii. Other price risk Other price risk relates to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk) of securities held. The association is not exposed to other price risk. Sensitivity analysis The following table illustrates sensitivities to the association's exposures to changes in interest rates. The table indicates the impact on how surplus and equity values reported at the end of the reporting period would have been affected by changes in the relevant risk variable that management considers to be reasonably possible.

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9 Financial Risk Management (continued) These sensitivities assume that the movement in a particular variable is independent of other variables.

Surplus Equity Year ended 30 June 2014 $ $ +/- 2% in interest rates +/-1,649 +/-1,649 Surplus Equity Year ended 30 June 2013 $ $ +/- 2% in interest rates +/-1,801 +/-1,801

There have been no changes in any of the assumptions used to prepare the above sensitivity analysis from the prior year. Fair Values Fair value estimation The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are presented in the following table and can be compared to their carrying amounts as presented in the statement of financial position. Fair value is the amount at which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's length transaction.

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014

9 Financial Risk Management (continued)

Fair value may be based on information that is estimated or subject to judgment, where changes in assumptions may have a material impact on the amounts estimated. Areas of judgment and the assumptions have been detailed below. Where possible, valuation information used to calculate fair value is extracted from the market, with more reliable information available from markets that are actively traded. In this regard, fair values for listed securities are obtained from quoted market bid prices.

2014 2013 Carrying Fair Carrying Fair amount value amount value $ $ $ $ Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents 115,004 115,004 90,164 90,164 Trade and other receivables 3,599 3,599 3,600 3,600 Total financial assets 118,603 118,603 93,764 93,764 Financial liabilities Trade and other payables 14,527 14,527 2,400 2,400 Total financial liabilities 14,527 14,527 2,400 2,400

The fair values disclosed in the above table have been determined based on the following methodologies: (i) Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and other debtors and accounts payable and other payables are short-term instruments in nature whose carrying amount is equivalent to fair value.

10 Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

At 30 June 2014, the association is unaware of any liability, contingent or otherwise, which has not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

11 Capital Commitments At 30 June 2014, the association is unaware of any capital or leasing commitments which have not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 12 Events after the end of the reporting period

Since the reporting date, there have been no events that would materially impact on the contents of this report.

13 Economic Dependence Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated is dependent on the Local Councils within its jurisdiction and other funding bodies for the majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report, the Committee believe that the Local Councils and other bodies will continue to fund the association.

14 Key Management Personnel Compensation (a) Key Management Personnel Compensation Any person(s) having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the association, directly or indirectly, including its committee members, is considered key management personnel. Short term Total benefits 2014 Total compensation 108,172 108,172 2013 Total compensation 105,094 105,094

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 15 Capital Management

The Committee controls the capital of the entity to ensure that adequate cash flows are generated to fund its programs and that returns from investments are maximised within tolerable risk parameters. The Committee ensures that the overall risk management strategy is in line with this objective. The committee operates under policies approved by the board. Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board on a regular basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements. The entity's capital consists of financial liabilities, supported by financial assets. There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by the Committee to control the capital of the entity since the previous year.

16 Going concern dependent on ongoing support from funding bodies These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis which contemplates the realisation and payments of liabilities in the ordinary course of business. The Association’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to attain profitable operations and generate funds there from and to maintain the ongoing support from the entity’s funding bodies, sufficient to meet current and future obligations.

17 Association Details The registered office of the association is; Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Inc 65 Underwood Avenue Goolwa Beach SA 5214 The principal place of business is: Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Inc 65 Underwood Avenue Goolwa Beach SA 5214

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Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated

Statement by the Committee

In the opinion of the committee the financial statements comprising the statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income, statement of financial position, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements:

1. Present fairly the financial position of Murray & Mallee Local Government Association as at 30 June 2014 and the results of the Association for the year ended on that date in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Murray & Mallee Local Government Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the committee and is signed for and on behalf of the committee by:

Member

Member

Dated this 14th day of September, 2014

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

to the Members of Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated

Report on the Financial Report

We have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report of Murray & Mallee Government Association Incorporated (the Association), which comprises the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2014, the statement of profit and loss and comprehensive income, statement of changes equity and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, a summary of significant accounting policies, other explanatory notes, report by members of the committee and the statement by members of the committee.

Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial Report

The committee of the Association is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985 and for such internal control as the committee determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the

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effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Independence

In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of Australian professional ethical pronouncements.

Opinion

In our opinion the financial report of Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated is in accordance with the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985, including:

i. presenting fairly, in all material respects the Association’s financial position as at 30 June 2014 and of its performance for the year ended on that date; and

ii. complying with Australian Accounting Standards to the extent described in Note 1.

CROWE HORWATH MURRAY DARLING

Nick Walker 14 September 2014

Partner Mildura

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Annual Report 2013/2014

APPENDIX 4

Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant Committee

Financial Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2014

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