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NOTICE OF EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING ORANA JOINT ORGANISATION

TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2019 at 3.00 pm VIA TELECONFERENCE

Orana JO Board Members

Clr Doug Batten (Chair) Clr Denis Todd Clr Craig Davies Clr Des Kennedy Clr Milton Quigley Clr Ray Donald OAM David Neeves Roger Bailey Jane Redden Brad Cam Glenn Wilcox Derek Francis

Ashley Albury

Belinda Barlow

Gilgandra Shire Council Warrumbungle Shire Council Narromine Shire Council Mid-Western Regional Council Warren Shire Council Bogan Shire Council General Manager, Gilgandra Shire Council General Manager, Warrumbungle Shire Council General Manager, Narromine Shire Council General Manager, Mid-Western Regional Council General Manager, Warren Shire Council General Manager, Bogan Shire Council

NSW Premier and Cabinet, Director Western NSW

Interim Executive Officer, Orana Joint Organisation

Please contact Belinda Barlow on 0408 381 474 or email [email protected] with any queries

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EXTRA ORDINARY BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Meeting Date: TUESDAY 27 AUGUST 2019 TELECONFERENCE

Time: 3.00 PM

NOTICE OF BUSINESS AGENDA

Teleconference at 3.00 PM

1 Opening of meeting 2 Apologies and applications for a leave of absence by voting representatives 3 Declaration of Interests

At this juncture, Orana JO Board Members should indicate any items in which they have an interest and therefore will not be participating in discussion or voting.

4 2018/2019 draft unaudited Orana JO financial statements 5 Orana JO Establishment funding plan 6 Orana JO Draft Budget 2019/2020 7 Orana JO Statement of Revenue Policy 8 JO Capacity Building Fund 9 Meeting Close

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ORANA JOINT ORGANISATION

2019 Meeting Dates

Orana JO Board 4 March 2019 Warrumbungle Shire Extra Ordinary Board 29 April 2019 Gilgandra Shire Council Orana JO Board Monday 6 June 2019 Bogan Shire Council Orana JO Board 30 September 2019 Narromine Shire Council Orana JO Board 9 December 2019 TBA

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ORANA JOINT ORGANISATION EXTRA ORDINARY MEETING BUSINESS PAPER – 27 AUGUST 2019

4. Orana Joint OrganisationRefer 2018/2019 draft unaudited Orana JO financial statements

Author Executive Officer Responsible Officer Executive Officer Link to SSRP Priority 4: A capable and collaborative Joint Organisation

Executive Summary This report is presented to the Orana JO to refer the Draft 2018/19 unaudited Financial Statements to audit.

Report Section 413(1) of the Local Government Act stipulates that Orana Joint Organisation must prepare financial reports for each year, and must refer them for audit as soon as practical after the end of that year.

The Statement of Members of the Board and Management made pursuant Section 413(2)(c) of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting must be in the approved format and be signed in accordance with a resolution of the Orana JO Board.

Orana Joint Organisation’s auditors will be in attendance at Narromine Shire Council from 16 September 2019 to undertake the financial statement audit.

Once the financial statements have been completed and the Auditor’s Report issued they will be referred back to Orana JO for final adoption.

Financial Implications Orana JO Budget 2018/19

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Local Government Act 1993 – Section 413 Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting – April 2018

Risk Management Issues Compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations

Internal/External Consultation NSW Audit Office – Client Service Plan

Attachments Draft unaudited Financial Statements

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RECOMMENDATION

1. That Orana Joint Organisation’s draft 2018/19 Financial Statements be referredto audit to the NSW Audit Office.

2. That the JO resolve that the annual Financial Report is in accordance withthe Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) as amended and the regulation madethereunder;

the Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements andother pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board;

the Joint Organisations Supplement to the Local Government Code ofAccounting Practice and Financial Reporting;

present fairly the Orana Joint Organisations operating result and financialposition for the period;

accord with Orana Joint Organisation NSW’s accounting and other records;that the Orana Joint Organisation is not aware of any matter that would renderthis report false or misleading in any way.

3. That the Orana Joint Organisation delegates the Executive Officer the authorityto finalise the date at which the Auditors report and Financial Statements areto be presented to the public (as per section 419 (i) of the Local GovernmentAct 1993).

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ORANA JOINT ORGANISATION

FINANCIAL REPORT

FOR THE PERIOD FROM

9 MAY 2018 TO

30 JUNE 2019

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Orana Joint Organisation NSW

General purpose financial statements for the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

Contents

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Statement by Members of the Board and Management

Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Changes in Equity

Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the financial statements 8

Orana Joint Organisation NSW is constituted under the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) andhas its principal place of business at:

Orana Joint Organisation NSW124 Dandaloo StreetNarromine NSW 2821

Through the use of the internet, we have ensured that our reporting is timely, complete and available at minimum cost. All press releases, financial statements and other information are publicly available on our website: www.oranajointorganisation.nsw.gov.au.

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https://www.oranajointorganisation.nsw.gov.au/


For the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

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Statement by Members of the Board and Management made pursuant to Section 413 (2c) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (as amended)

The attached general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:

the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (as amended) and the regulations made thereunder

the Australian Accounting Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements and other pronouncements of theAustralian Accounting Standards Board

the Joint Organisations Supplement to the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and FinancialReporting.

To the best of our knowledge and belief, these statements:

• present fairly Orana Joint Organisation NSW’s operating result and financial position for the period

• accord with Orana Joint Organisation NSW’s accounting and other records.

We are not aware of any matter that would render this report false or misleading in any way.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Orana Joint Organisation NSW made on

……………………………………..

Doug BattenChairperson30 September 2019

Voting Representative Board Member’s name Voting Representative Board Member 30 September 2019

Belinda BarlowExecutive Officer 30 September 2019

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Orana Joint Organisation NSWFor the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

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Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income for the period 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

Notes

Actual Period 9 May

2018 to 30June 2019

$

2a 80,5952b -

2c 2,1322d 300,0002d -2f 5,829

388,556

169,764-

7 1,3223 139,602

310,690

77,864

2e 68,960

-

-

Income from continuing operations Member council contributions User charges and fees Interest and investment revenue Grants provided for operating purposes Grants provided for capital purposes Other income Total income from continuing operations

Expenses from continuing operations

Employee benefits and on-costs Borrowing costs Depreciation Administrative expenses Total expenses from continuing operations

Net operating result for the period

Gain on transfer of assets from former entities

Net result for the period

Other comprehensive income

Total other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

The above Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

146,824

146,824

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Orana Joint Organisation NSWStatement of Financial Position

As at 30 June 2019

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Notes 2019

$

4 168,8025 -

6 145-

5 -

7 --

-168,947

8 17,489-

8 -

9 4,63422,123

9 --

22,123

146,824

Orana Joint Organisation NSWStatement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2019

ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Receivables Prepayments Total current assets

Non-current assets

Investments

Property, plant and equipment

Other

Total non-current assets

Total assets

LIABILITIES Current liabilities Payables Income received in advance Borrowings Provisions Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

EQUITY

Accumulated surplus 146,8241. Other reserves 2. 10 -

Total equity 146,824

The above Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

168,947

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Statement of Changes in Equity For the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

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Statement of Changes in Equity For the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

2019

$

Accumulated surplus

Total equity

- -

77,865 77,865 (

146,824 146,824

Opening balance

Net operating result for the period

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income

Closing balance 146,824 146,824

The above Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

68,960 68,960

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Statement of Cash Flows For the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

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Orana Joint Organisation NSWStatement of Cash Flows For the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

Notes

Period 9 May 2018 to 30June 2019

$

80,595-

2,131300,00074,788

(189,727)-

(97,663)

170,124

- -

- (1,322)

-

(1,322)

- -

- -

-

168,802

-

Cash flows from operating activities Receipts: Contributions from member councils User charges and fees Investment revenue and interest Grants Other Payments: Employees and suppliers Borrowing costs Other Net cash provided from (or used) in operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities Receipts: Sale of property, plant and equipment Other Payments: Purchase of investments (term deposits) Purchase of property, plant and equipment Other Net cash provided from (or used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities Receipts: Proceeds from investments Other Payments: Repayment of investments Other Net cash provided from (or used in) financing activities

Net increase(/decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash transferred from former entities

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of reporting

period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of reporting period 4 168,802

The above Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Notes to the financial statements For the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

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Orana Joint Organisation NSWNotes to the Financial Statements for the period from 9 May 2018 to 30 June 2019

Contents of the Notes to the Financial Statements Page

Note 1 9

Note 2 10

Note 3 12

Note 4 13

Note 5 13

Note 6 14

Note 7 14

Note 8 15

Note 9 16

Note 10 17

Note 11 17

Note 12 17

Note 13 17

Note 14 18

Note 15

Basis of preparation

Income

Expenses

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments

Receivables

Property, plant and equipment

Payables and borrowings

Provisions

Reserves

Commitments

Contingencies

Financial risk management

Related party disclosures

Events occurring after reporting date 18

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Note 1 Basis of preparation

Orana Joint Organisation NSW was established on 9 May 2018 and the financial statements includethe results of the Orana Joint Organisation from establishment until 30 June 2019 and the financial position at 30 June 2019.

Future reporting periods will be from 1 July to 30 June of the relevant year.

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of the Orana Joint Organisation on 30 September 2019. The Board has the power to amend and reissue these financial statements.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.

These general purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting

Standards – Reduced Disclosure Requirements, the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and Regulations, and the Joint Organisation Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. Orana Joint Organisation NSW is a not-for-profit entity. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars and are rounded to the nearest dollar.

(a) New and amended standards adopted by Orana Joint OrganisationThere have been no new (or amended) accounting standards adopted by Orana Joint Organisation in thisyear's financial statements which have had any material impact on reported financial position, performanceor cashflows.

(b) Historical cost conventionThese financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

(c) Significant accounting estimates and judgementsThe preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It alsorequires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the JO’s accounting policies.There are no critical estimates or assumptions for the year.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of associated GST, unless the GST

incurred is not recoverable from the taxation authority. In this case it is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense.

Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of the amount of GST receivable or payable. The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included with other receivables or payables in the Statement of Financial Position.

Cash flows are presented on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities that are recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority are presented as operating cash flows.

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Note 2 Income from continuing operations Period 9 May

2018 to 30June 2019

$

10,44714,039

80,595

-

(a) Member Council contributionsBogan Shire CouncilGilgandra Shire CouncilMid-Western Regional Council Narromine Shire CouncilWarren Shire Council Warrumbungle Shire Council

Total member council contributions

(b) User charges and fees

Total user charges and fees -

2,131-

2,131

(c) Interest and investment revenueInterest on financial assets measured at amortised costOtherTotal interest and investment revenue (losses)

(d) GrantsOperating

Period

9 May 2018 to 30June 2019

$

300,000---- -

300,000

Office of Local Government (OLG) joint organisation establishment funding Waste Action Recycle Illegal dumping program Litter prevention and reduction Capital works Other Total grants

Comprising: – Commonwealth funding - – State funding 300,000– Other funding -

300,000

(e) Gain on transfer of assets from former entity Orana Regional Organisation of Councils

On 2 May 2019, the assets and liabilities of Orana Regional Organisation of Councils were transferred toOrana Joint Organisation NSW at their previous carrying amount as shown below:

Assets and liabilities acquired ASSETS $ Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents Investments Receivables Other Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment Total non-current assets Total assets

10,42511,25921,97312,452

68,960

68,960

68,960

- - -

-

-

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Orana Joint Organisation NSWNotes to the financial statements


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Note 2 Income from continuing operations (continued)

Period 9 May 2018 to 30

June 2019 $

-5,829

- -

LIABILITIES Current liabilities Payables Borrowings Provisions Income received in advance Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities Provisions Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities

Net assets transferred / gain on transfer

(f) Other incomeProcurement rebatesAdmin feesGain on disposal of property, plant and equipmentOtherTotal other revenue 5,829

Accounting policy for income

Orana Joint Organisation recognises revenue when: the amount of revenue can be reliably measured,it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Orana Joint Organisation, and specific criteriahave been met for each of the Orana Joint Organisation's income streams as described below. TheOrana Joint Organisation bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type ofcustomer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

Contributions by member councils are accounted for when the amount to be paid for the period has been determined and communicated to councils. The contribution may be in the form of a cash payment or non-monetary contribution (which is recorded at its fair value).

The methodology for determining the contribution is:

equal contributions by all member councils in order to perform the principal functions of delivering onstrategic regional priorities, regional leadership and intergovernmental cooperation

contributions by participating member councils for other functions of enhancing strategic capacity anddirect service delivery.

User charges and fees are recognised as revenue when the service has been provided.

Interest and investment income is recognised using the effective interest rate at the date that interest is

earned.

Grant revenue – Control over grants is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) and is valued at the fair value of the granted asset at the date of transfer. A liability is recognised in respect of grant income that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite service has not been provided at reporting date.

Gain on transfer of assets relates to the value of net assets received free of charge from Orana Regional Organisation of Councils on establishment of the Orana Joint Organisation.

Other revenue is recorded when the payment is due, the value of the payment is notified, or the payment is

received, whichever occurs first.

--- --

--

-

68,960

Assets and liabilities acquired $

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Note 3 Expenses

Period

9 May 2018 to 30June 2019

$

12,8756,000

--

Administrative expenses

Contractor and consultancy costs Remuneration of auditors IT expenses Legal fees: Operating leases:

86,219-

19,962-

98310,112

- 3,451

– Buildings– Computers– Other

139,602

Motor vehiclesInsuranceTrainingTravelLoss on disposal of property, plant and equipmentOther Total administrative expenses

Auditors’ remuneration

Auditors of the Orana Joint Organisation – NSW Auditor-General

6,000

6,000

Audit of financial statements

Total fees paid or payable to the Auditor-General

Accounting policy for expenses

Employee benefit expenses are recorded when the service has been provided by the employee.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense as they become payable. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of the asset, net of residual

values, over the asset’s estimated useful lives.

Impairment – Property, plant and equipment assets are tested 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. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and value in use.

Impairment of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised on an expected credit loss (ECL) basis.

Operating lease expense – Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to Orana Joint Organisation as lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

Other expenses are recorded on an accruals basis as the Orana Joint Organisation receives the goods or services.

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Note 4 Cash and cash equivalents

2019 $

Cash at bank and on hand 168,802Deposits at call -

168,802

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

External restrictions - Internal restrictions - Unrestricted 168,802

168,802

Accounting policy for cash and cash equivalents

For Statement of Cash Flow presentation purposes, cash and cash equivalents include: cash on hand; deposits held at call with financial institutions; other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value; and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the Statement of Financial Position.

Note 5 Investments

Accounting policy for investments

Term deposits are initially recognised at fair value and then subsequently classified and measured at amortised cost. Interest income, impairment and gains or loss on derecognition are recognised in profit or loss.

No Investments are held at the end of the financial year.

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Note 6 Receivables

2019

Current $

- -

145145

Receivables from member councils Grant receivables Interest ReceivableTotal

3.

4.

Accounting policy for receivables

Receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 days.

Impairment of financial assets measured at amortised cost is recognised on an expected credit loss (ECL) basis.

The Orana Joint Organisation applies the simplified approach for receivables in providing for expectedcredit losses prescribed by AASB 9, which permits the use of the lifetime expected loss provision. To measure the expected credit losses, non-rates and annual charges debtors have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due.

Note 7 Property, plant and equipment

Accounting policy for property, plant and equipment

Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Orana Joint Organisation and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs andmaintenance are charged to the Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income during the financial period in which they are incurred.

When property, plant and equipment are acquired by the Orana Joint Organisation for nil or nominalconsideration, the assets are initially recognised at their fair value at acquisition date.

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their cost, net of their residual values, over their estimated useful lives as follows:

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each reporting date.

At 5 May 2018 Movements during the period At 30 June 2019

Gross carrying amount

$

Acc.dep. and impairment

$

Net carrying amount

$ Additions

$ Disposals

$

Depn. and impairment

$

Gross carrying amount

$

Acc. dep. and

impairment $

Net carrying amount

$ Office equipment - - - 1,322 - (1,322) 1,322 (1,322) -Furniture and fittings - - - - - - - - -

Vehicles - - - - - - - - -Other assets

- - - - - - - - -

Totals - - - 1,322 - (1,322) 1,322 (1,322) -

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Note 8 Payables and borrowings

2019

Current $

7,8199,67017,489

Payables Trade payables Accrued expenses Total payables

5.

Accounting policy for payables

The Orana Joint Organisation measures all financial liabilities initially at fair value less transaction costs; subsequent financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

The financial liabilities of the Orana Joint Organisation comprise trade and other payables.

Trade payables represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the Orana Joint Organisation prior to the end of financial period that are unpaid. The amounts are unsecured and are usually paid within 30

days of recognition.

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Note 9 Provisions

2019

Current $

Non-current $

4,634 - - -

- -

4,634 -

Employee benefit provisions Annual leave Long-service leave

Other provisions

Other

Total provisions

Current provisions not expected to be settled within the next 12 months -

Employee benefits

Short-term obligations Liabilities for wages and salaries (including non-monetary benefits and annual leave expected to be wholly settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service) are recognised in respect of employees' services up to the end of the reporting period, and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. The liability for annual leave and accumulating sick leave is recognised in the provision for employee benefits. All other short-term employee benefit obligations are presented as payables.

Other long-term employee benefit obligations The liability for long-service leave and annual leave that is not expected to be wholly settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service is recognised in the provision for employee benefits, and measured as the present value of expected future payments to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the end of the reporting period using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures, and periods of service. Expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows.

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Note 9 Provisions (continued)

On-costs

The employee benefit provisions include the aggregate on-cost liabilities that will arise when payment of current employee benefits is made in future periods.

These amounts include superannuation, payroll tax and workers compensation expenses that will be payable upon the future payment of certain leave liabilities which employees are entitled to at the reporting period.

The obligations are presented as current liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position if the Orana Joint Organisation does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after thereporting date, regardless of when the actual settlement is expected to occur.

Note 10 Reserves

Nature and purpose of reserves

(i) Other reserves

Note 11 Commitments

Orana Joint Organisation has an annual agreement for the provision of a serviced office with Narromine Shire Council. Amounts are invoiced monthly and payable within 30 days of receipt or invoice. Either party may at any time and for any reason terminate the Agreement effective from the time and date stated in the notice.

Note 12 Contingencies

There are no contingent assets or liabilities which the Orana Joint Organisation is party to.

Note 13 Financial risk management

Risk management

The OJO’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including credit risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk.

Financial risk management is carried out by the finance team under policies approved by the Orana Joint

Organisation Board. The fair value of receivables and payables approximates the carrying amount.

NIL

2019

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Note 14 Related party disclosures

6.

Note 15 Events occurring after reporting date

There are no events occurring between the period end and date of signing the financial statements.

Key management personnel

Key management personnel (KMP) of the Orana Joint Organisation are those persons having the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Orana Joint Organisation, directly or indirectly.

The aggregate amount of KMP compensation included in the Income Statement and Other

Comprehensive Income is $161,438:

Other transactions with KMP and their related parties There were no other transactions with KMP and their related parties.

Other related parties

There are no other related parties this financial year.

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5. Six monthly progress and expenditure report to OLGJO Establishment Funds 2018-2020

AUTHOR Executive Officer RESPONSIBLE OFFICER Executive officer LINK TO SSRP Priority 4: A Capable and Collaborative Joint Organisation

Executive Summary This report is presented to Orana JO Board to consider the six monthly progress and expenditure reporting requirements to the Office of Local Government on the establishment funding provided to the Orana JO.

Report $3.3 million was made available in funding to help establish Joint Organisations.

The Funding Deed of the Joint Organisation Establishment between Orana Joint Organisation and NSW Office of Local Government requires the Orana Joint Organisation to submit an ‘Establishment Funding Report’ to the Office of Local Government every six months.

An initial expenditure plan was submitted to the Office of Local Government on 3rd October 2018 after the Orana JO Board approved the document at its meeting on 2nd October 2018.

The first progress report was approved by the Orana JO Board at its meeting held 4 March 2019.

This is the second progress report due for submission.

The report includes, but is not limited to the relevant pathway activities listed on page 9 of the Joint Organisation Implementation Guide, grant applications lodged, funding received, convening of GMAC and JO Board Meetings, attending Executive Officer and Regional Leadership Executive meetings, significant policies and reports prepared, advocacy activities undertaken, program delivered and the costs incurred for such activities.

Financial Implications Orana JO Budget 2018/19

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Local Government Amendment (Regional Joint Organisations) Act 2017

Risk Management Issues Compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations

Internal/External Consultation NSW Office of Local Government

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Attachments Orana Joint Organisation Plan for the expenditure of Establishment Funds

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the progress and expenditure report for the period 1 January 2019 to 30 June2019 Orana JO Establishment Funding is accepted and forwarded to the Office ofLocal Government.

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Plan for the expenditure of Orana Joint Organisation Establishment Fund 2018-2020

Six monthly progress and expenditure report to OLG OLG Establishment funding

Total Income Actual Expenditure

$300,000 180,200

Activity Milestones Progress report 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019

Budget Amount Actual exp January 2018 to June 2019

1. Employment ofExecutive Officer for 18months

Carry out functions and duties imposed by the Local Government Act and Regulation including:

Conducting day to day management of the JO in accordance with strategic regional priorities and other plans, programs strategies and policies of the organisation.

Exercising the functions of the JO as are delegated by the JO to the Executive Officer.

Established Orana JO 13 June 2018. Establishment funding received 13 July 2018. Completed all relevant establishment criteria for Orana JO as

per directions of OLG Guidance Booklet. Completed branding process of Orana JO with website and key

elements of visual identity; new website established and updated regularly with all relevant document publically available.

Developed Orana JO Communication and Engagement Strategy. Developed 5 fundamental operational policies for the Orana JO. Commitment to attending and participating in NSW DPC Central

West Orana Regional Leadership Executive meetings. Commitment as a participant and representative to NSW DPC

Central West Orana Regional Economic Development Sub-Committee.

Commitment to attending and participating in NSW Planningand Environment Planning and Delivery Co-ordination andMonitoring Committee (Central West Orana Regional Plan).

Conducting all relevant day to day functions and business forOrana JO.

Preparing all Orana JO Board Business Papers. Preparing all Orana and Far West GMAC Business Papers.

Year 1 $183,300

Year 2 $86,700

$270,000

$57,325 TOTAL for Y1

$167,419

Reported PE February 2019 $110,094

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Ensuring JO Members are well informed. Commenced Orana JO Alternate Freight/Transport Route and

Strategy.

2. The Local Government(General) Amendment (Regional Joint Organisations) Regulation requires that each JO prepare a short statement of strategic regional priorities and the strategies and plans required to deliver them.

Adoption of Regional Strategic Plan and Statement of Regional Strategic Priorities for Orana JO.

Appoint and engage a consultant to undertake the RegionalStrategic process.

Consult with Orana JO Member Councils.

Delivered Strategic Planning process and workshop in informthe Orana JO Statement of Regional Priorities.

Statement of Regional Priorities delivered on time.

Develop final Statement of Regional Strategic Priorities. Publish Regional Strategic Plan. Publish Statement of Regional Strategic Priorities.

Year 1 $30,000

Finalised

$6181

TOTAL TO DATE $12,781

Reported PE February 2019 $12,275

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6. DRAFT Orana JO BudgetIncome and Expenditure and Membership fees 2019 2020


Executive Summary This report is presented to Orana JO Board to consider the 2019/2020 Draft Expenditure Budget and 2019/2020 Membership contributions/fees.

Report This draft budget has been prepared for the 2019/2020 financial year as is presented to the Orana JO Board.

The draft budget is presented whilst the Orana JO Executive Officer is to continue to explore the potential of the Joint Organisation (JO) funding model whilst also continuing to deliver value to the Member councils.

JOs across regional areas are also experiencing issues around sustainability with feedback showing many running deficit budgets.

There has been representation made to the Government to support the ongoing sustainability of Joint Organisations, and a recent announcement of $150,000 funding available for each Joint Organisation to build additional capacity and deliver strategic outcomes.

This draft budget is presented without the inclusion of the additional $150,000 that is currently on offer from the State Government.

The Orana Joint Organisation Member contribution fees for 2019/2020 financial year has been prepared as outlined in the Orana JO Charter which states:

The Orana Joint Organisation Member Councils are to contribute a monetary payment or equivalent contribution based on the following methodology:

• The annual financial contribution required to be made by each Member Council is toconsist of:

• a base fee of the same amount for each Member Council; and• a capitation fee (based on the most recent population data issued by Australian

Bureau of Statistics Census data).

The Statement of Revenue Policy states that the Orana Joint Organisation Ordinary Membership fees are based on the following methodology:

a) A flat fee of $8972 plus;b) 54 c per capita, (this formula being equivalent to the proposed OROC member

contributions), and thatc) Ordinary member contributions are to increase by 1.8% which represents the

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IPART rate peg amount for the year 2016/17.

A review of item c) to align the current IPART rate peg with 2019/2020 charge will see this amount at 2.7%.

This is reflected in the 2019/2020 member contribution fees supplied with this report.

In Summary The Orana JO Member contributions for 2018/2019 financial year equated to $80,597. The Orana JO Member contributions fees for 2019/2020 financial year will equate to $83,302.

Financial Implications Nil


Risk Management Issues Nil

Internal/External Consultation Nil

Attachments Nil

RECOMMENDATION

That the Orana JO Board adopt: 1. The 2019/2020 Expenditure budget for the Orana Joint Organisation.

2. That the 2019/2020 Ordinary Membership fees/contributions are to increase by 2.7%which represents the maximum permissible amount as determined by theIndependent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for the year 2019/2020.

3. The 2019/2020 Membership fees for the Orana Joint Organisation.

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2019/2020 Orana JO EXPENDITURE BUDGET (INDICATIVE)

EXPENDITURE ITEMS - Orana JO 2018/2019 2019/2020

JO - EXECUTIVE OFFICER PACKAGE $183,300 $127,000.00

JO - OFFICE RENTAL COSTS $6,300.00

JO - OFFICE ELECTRICITY COSTS $2,200.00

JO - TELEPHONE COSTS $800.00

JO - PROJECT SUPPORT COSTS $5,500.00 $7,000.00 JO - STATIONERY COSTS $2,500.00 JO - MOBILE COSTS $2,000.00 $1,000.00

JO - VEHICLE COSTS (OPERATING) $16,000.00 $19,000.00 JO - Incidental/Catering/Other $4,000.00 $4,000.00 JO - TRAVEL COSTS $8,000.00 $8,000.00 JO - Financial/Admin/HR and Support COSTS $95,837.00 $64,000.00

JO - MARKETING $5,000.00 $2,000.00

JO - AUDIT COSTS $3,000.00 $6,000

JO - INSURANCES Public Liability $0.00 JO - INSURANCES Professional Indemnity/Officers and Directors Liability

$0.00

JO = LEGAL and Governance Costs $10,000.00 $10,000.00 JO Consultants - Strategic Plan/Operational Plan $30,000.00

Consultants - Communication/Engagement Plan $10,000.00

Initial Set up expenditure JO - PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT and SOFTWARE $3,500.00

JO - WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION/DOMAIN NAME $3,500.00

TOTALS $391,437.00 $248,000.00

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2019/2020 Orana JO Member Contributions

2016

Census ERP 2017 FLAT FEE Per Capita Contribution TOTAL 2.7% Rate Peg

Bogan Shire Council 2692 2664 $8972.00 $ 1,438.56 $10,410.56 $10,691.65

Gilgandra Shire Council 4236 4247 $8972.00 $ 2,293.38 $11,265.38 $11,569.55

Mid-Western Regional Council

24076 24815 $8972.00 $13,400.10 $ 22,372.10 $22,976.15

Narromine Shire Council 6444 6578 $8972.00 $ 3,552.12 $12,524.12 $12,862.27

Warren Shire Council 2732 2763 $8972.00 $1,492.02 $10,464.02 $10,746.55

Warrumbungle Shire Council 9384 9451 $8972.00 $5,103.54 $ 14,075.54 $14,455.58

TOTALS 49,564 50,518 $53,832 $27,279.72 $81,111.72 $83,301.74

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7. Orana Joint Organisation DRAFT Statement of Revenue Policy

AUTHOR Executive Officer RESPONSIBLE OFFICER Executive officer LINK TO SSRP Priority 4: A Capable and Collaborative Joint

Organisation

Executive Summary This report is presented to Orana JO Board to consider the 2019/2020 Statement of Revenue Policy.

Report Joint organisations have four key planning and reporting requirements, including: 1. A statement of Strategic Regional Priorities2. An Annual Performance Statement – reporting on progress in implementing its

priorities3. Financial reports4. Annual revenue policy Report - Joint Organisations must adopt a statement of

revenue policy for 2019/2020, including a budget by 20 July 2019.

The revenue policy will need to be in accordance with clause 201 (a), (d) and (f) of the Local Government (General) Regulation.

The Regulation states that an annual statement of revenue policy must have:

• Estimated income and expenditure• Proposed fees and charges, if appropriate• The proposed pricing methodology, if appropriate• Proposed borrowings, if appropriate.

The Joint Organisation must post a copy of the Revenue Policy on the organisations website within 28 days of adoption.

Given timeframes have been held up as Joint Organisations have been awaiting feedback on the funding framework requests to State Government, a request was issued by Orana Joint Organisation to Office of Local Government to extend the timeframe for adopting the 2019/ 2020 Statement of Revenue Policy until the next scheduled meeting 30 September 2019.


Legal and Regulatory Compliance Local Government Amendment (Regional Joint Organisations) Act 2017 Local Government Act 1993

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Risk Management Issues Compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations Internal/External Consultation Orana JO will need to place the draft documents on public exhibition for a period of 28 days to provide the community with an opportunity to make submissions to the Orana JO for consideration prior to the adoption of the final document. Attachments Statement of Revenue Policy RECOMMENDATION

1. That the Draft 2019/2020 Statement of Revenue Policy presented to this meeting be adopted and placed on public exhibition for 28 days prior to the adoption of the final documents at the Ordinary meeting of Orana JO to be held on 30 September 2019.

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DRAFT Orana Joint Organisation

Statement of Revenue Policy

AUGUST 2019

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Orana Joint Organisation Statement of Revenue Policy 2 | P a g e

Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3

1. Financial contributions by member councils ................................................................................. 3

2. Fees and Charges 2019-2020 ......................................................................................................... 3

3. Income Statement ......................................................................................................................... 4

4. Factors influencing Orana Joint Organisation revenue and pricing policy .................................... 6

Community service obligations ............................................................................................................... 6

Cost recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 6

The user-pays principle............................................................................................................................ 6

Corporate overheads ............................................................................................................................... 6

Competitive neutrality ............................................................................................................................. 6

Goods and services tax ............................................................................................................................ 6

5. Fees for service .............................................................................................................................. 7

Approved fees for service ........................................................................................................................ 7

Credit card surcharge .............................................................................................................................. 7

Private works ........................................................................................................................................... 7

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Introduction

The Orana Joint Organisation’s revenue and accounting policies are kept in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards Board. The Orana Joint Organisation abides by the:

• Local Government Act (1993)• Local Government (General Regulation 2005)• Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting

In compiling this statement, a number of significant factors have been considered in conjunction with the projected Budget of the Orana JO and it is continuing to face increasing pressures to function, guarantee its staffing requirements and undertake its activities identified in the Statement of Strategic Regional Priorities as this is not within the resourcing and financial capacity of the current six member councils.

1. Financial contributions by member councilsAs outlined in the Charter, the Orana Joint Organisation Member Councils are to contribute a monetary payment or equivalent contribution based on the following methodology: • The annual financial contribution required to be made by each Member Council is to consist of:• a base fee of the same amount for each Member Council; and• a capitation fee (based on the most recent population data issued by Australian Bureau ofStatistics Census data)• The annual financial contribution required to be made by each Associate Member is to be basedon a methodology adopted by the Board.• The amount of the base fee, capitation fee and financial contribution by Associate Members fora financial year is to be determined prior to the start of that year by Resolution of the Board.Member councils will be consulted about proposed contributions by correspondence.

For 2019-2020 contributions are as follows:

Member Council Amount Bogan $10,692 Gilgandra $11,569 Mid-Western Regional $22,976 Narromine $12,862 Warren $10,746 Warrumbungle $14,456 TOTAL $83,302

Ordinary Membership fees are to increase by 2.7% which represents the maximum permissible amount as determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for the year 2019/2020.

2. Fees and Charges 2019-2020Under the Local Government Act 1993, the Orana Joint Organisation may charge and recover an approved fee for its services.

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Orana Joint Organisation must consider the following when establishing approved fees: • the cost of provision of the service • recommended prices suggested by outside bodies • the importance of the service • legislation that regulates certain fees • Goods and Services Tax legislation

3. Income Statement

2016 Census

ERP 2017 FLAT FEE Per Capita

Contribution TOTAL 2.7% Rate Peg

Bogan Shire Council 2692 2664 $8972.00 $ 1,438.56 $10,410.56 $10,691.65

Gilgandra Shire Council 4236 4247 $8972.00 $ 2,293.38 $11,265.38 $11,569.55

Mid-Western Regional Council 24076 24815 $8972.00 $13,400.10 $ 22,372.10 $22,976.15

Narromine Shire Council 6444 6578 $8972.00 $ 3,552.12 $12,524.12 $12,862.27

Warren Shire Council 2732 2763 $8972.00 $1,492.02 $10,464.02 $10,746.55

Warrumbungle Shire Council 9384 9451 $8972.00 $5,103.54 $ 14,075.54 $14,455.58

TOTALS 49,564 50,518 $53,832 $27,279.72 $81,111.72 $83,301.74

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EXPENDITURE ITEM - Orana JO 2019/2020

JO - EXECUTIVE OFFICER PACKAGE $127,000

JO - PROJECT SUPPORT COSTS $7,000.00

JO - MOBILE COSTS $1,000.00

JO - VEHICLE COSTS (OPERATING) $19,000.00 JO - Incidental/Catering/Other $4,000.00 JO - TRAVEL COSTS $8,000.00 JO – Office rental/Financial/Admin/HR and Support COSTS $64,000.00

JO - MARKETING $2,000.00

JO - AUDIT COSTS $6,000.00

JO = LEGAL and Governance Costs $10,000.00

TOTALS $248,000

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4. Factors influencing Orana Joint Organisation revenue and pricingpolicy

The following factors will influence the Orana Joint Organisation revenue and pricing policy.

Community service obligations A community service obligation arises where a council provides a function or service that has general community benefits beyond those received by direct users.

Councils mainly exist to provide services that are considered to have community importance but are not viable or practical to be provided on a commercial basis.

Councils review their level of Community Service Obligations as they relate to fees and charges. Where such a community service obligation may exist across the membership of the Councils, the Councils may consider the community service obligation as a group.

Cost recovery Orana Joint Organisation applies the principle of full cost recovery to determine the total cost of services.

The user-pays principle The User-Pays Principle involves pricing the provision of goods, projects, services and facilities that require the user or the consumer to pay the actual cost of the service provided. The Orana Joint Organisation may apply this pricing policy for the provision of project works and activities to businesses or members of the community.

Corporate overheads Orana Joint Organisation corporate overheads are for governance, employment, administration functions and compliance required to deliver on the Strategic Regional Plan and associated Plans of operations.

Competitive neutrality Competitive Neutrality is one of the principles of National Competition Policy applied throughout Australia at all levels of Government, including Local Government. Competitive neutrality is based on the concept of a “level playing field” for competitors in a market, be they public or private sector competitors. All Government business organisations should operate without net competitive advantages over businesses as a result of their public ownership. Where Orana Joint Organisation competes in the market place with other private businesses, Orana Joint Organisation will do so on the basis that it does not utilise its public position to gain an unfair advantage over private businesses that may be in competition with Orana Joint Organisation or the Councils.

Goods and services tax The Federal Government’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) must be applied to non-exempt fees and charges. The current rate of the GST is 10% and is included in the price paid by the recipient of the service. The GST indicators (GST exempt or not) in the list of fees and charges are subject to change at any time from changes that occur in the GST Act and/or regulations.

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5. Fees for service Approved fees for service Section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993 provides that the Orana Joint Organisation may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides, other than a service provided, or proposed to be provided on an annual basis for which it is authorised or required to make an annual charge under Section 496 or 501 of the Act. Section 609 of the Act provides that when determining the approved fee, the Orana Joint Organisation must take into account the following factors: the cost of the Council providing the service; the price suggested for that service by any relevant industry body or in any schedule of

charges published, from time to time, by the Office of Local Government; the importance of the service to the community; and any factors specified in the regulations under the Act.

Credit card surcharge Orana Joint Organisation imposes a Credit Card Surcharge on all payments made via credit card in accordance with Reform of Credit Card Schemes in Australia (iv) and Final Reforms and Regulation Impact Statement August 2002. Private works Orana Joint Organisation may carry out any kind of work that may lawfully be carried out. Private work will be carried out on the basis of a charge representing full cost recovery of the work carried out plus a margin for profit. The profit margin is dependent on and subject to market forces applying at the time.

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8. JO Capacity Building Fund


Executive Summary This report is presented to Orana JO Board to consider the most appropriate approach to the funding available to Joint Organisations as recently announced by Minister for Local Government.

Report This report is to consider the information for JO Capacity Building Fund.

The Minister for Local Government announced on Thursday 22 August, $150,000 to each Joint Organisation to support the ongoing sustainability of JOs to build additional capacity and deliver their strategic plans.

The $150,000 will support a project or program designed to improve ongoing sustainability – this can be an existing or entirely new project, and must address one or more of the JOs Strategic Priorities while delivering measurable outcomes towards it sustainability.

The GUIDELINES state: The funding is to be spent on activities and projects specifically designed to improve the sustainability of a JO in one or more areas.

Activities may include but are not limited to:

• Program design• Program promotion• Program prioritisation (EoI process and business case development)• Funding application assessments• Contract management• Project management• Project and program delivery• Funding/project acquittal• Program evaluation.

Any funding shortfall or funding for ongoing operational activity will be funded by the JO.

JOs are responsible for implementing projects, consistent with the guidelines.

Criteria for selecting projects JOs must use the funding to deliver specific outcomes in relation to one or more of the capacity areas noted above, and address one or more of the JOs strategic priorities.

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JOs will submit a proposal for a project which addresses these guidelines.

The project and agreed outcomes will be agreed between the JO, Office of Local Government and Regional Directors of Regional NSW (former DPC Regional Directors) following an approved assessment process.

Projects must meet the following criteria: • Address one or more of a JOs strategic regional priorities• Deliver measurable outcomes• Demonstrate commitment from member councils to provide in kind support in the

development and or implementation of the project/s• Contribute to a JO Business plan demonstrating ongoing financial sustainability.

Ineligible activities The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund is not to be used for capital expenditure or operational costs, or activities which could be considered as “business as usual”.

Timeframes The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund is to be spent or committed by 30 December 2020 and all funding must be acquitted before 30 June 2021.

The JO is to notify the OLG at the earliest time if it will be unable to meet these timeframes. Extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Contacts Each JO’s nominated OLG Council Engagement Manager is available to provide advice on the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund.



Internal/External Consultation Nil

Attachments Guidelines are attached.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the Orana JO Board acknowledge the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund.

2. That the Orana JO Board endorse a sub-committee to work with the Executive Officer to determine suitable projects for the Orana JO to submit to the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund.

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JOINT ORGANISATION CAPACITY BUILDING FUND GUIDELINES AUGUST 2019 2

ACCESS TO SERVICES The Office of Local Government is located at: 5 O’Keefe Avenue Locked Bag 3015 NOWRA NSW 2541 NOWRA NSW 2541 Phone 02 4428 4100 Fax 02 4428 4199 TTY 02 4428 4209 Email [email protected] Website www.olg.nsw.gov.au OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (Special arrangements may be made if these hours are unsuitable) The office is wheelchair accessible. ALTERNATIVE MEDIA PUBLICATIONS Special arrangements can be made for our publications to be provided in large print or an alternative media format. If you need this service, please contact Client Services on 02 4428 4100. DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the Office of Local Government expressly disclaims any liability to any person in respect of anything done or not done as a result of the contents of the publication or the data provided. © NSW Office of Local Government 2017 Produced by the Office of Local Government

www.olg.nsw.gov.au

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Background Joint organisations (JOs) provide a more structured, permanent way for local councils, State agencies and other interested groups to collaborate. By combining resources and focussing on the unique challenges and strengths of their region, JO members can drive better outcomes for local communities. When proclaimed in 2018, the NSW Government provided JOs with initial establishment funding of $300,000 to assist with the development of the organisation, and many JOs have sourced additional funding through council membership fees and grant funding. Joint organisations are at different stages regarding their ability to identify opportunities for future sustainability, and deliver programs to and projects their regional communities. Purpose of the Capacity Building Fund The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund has been established by the NSW Government to support JOs in developing their ongoing sustainability. The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Funds must be spent on activities and projects specifically designed to improve the sustainability of a JO. Available Funding The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund provides a one off total of $1,950,000 ($150,000 per JO) and is available to all JOs proclaimed in 2018. How the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund can be spent

Joint Organisation Capacity Building Funds must be spent on activities and projects specifically designed to improve the sustainability of a JO in one or more areas. Activities may include but are not limited to:

Program design

Program promotion

Program prioritisation (EoI process and business case development)

Funding application assessments

Contract management

Project management

Project and program delivery

Funding/project acquittal

Program evaluation. Any funding shortfall or funding for ongoing operational activity will be funded by the JO. JOs are responsible for implementing projects, consistent with these guidelines.

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Criteria for selecting projects

JOs must use the funding to deliver specific outcomes in relation to one or more of the capacity areas noted above, and address one or more of the JOs strategic priorities. JOs will submit a proposal for a project which addresses these guidelines. The project and agreed outcomes will be agreed between the JO, Office of Local Government and Regional Directors of Regional NSW (former DPC Regional Directors) following an approved assessment process. Projects must meet the following criteria:

Address one or more of a JOs strategic regional priorities

Deliver measurable outcomes

Demonstrate commitment from member councils to provide in kind support in the development and or implementation of the project/s

Contribute to a JO Business plan demonstrating ongoing financial sustainability.

Ineligible activities

The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund is not to be used for capital expenditure or operational costs, or activities which could be considered as “business as usual”.

Accountability and acquittal of funds

JOs will be responsible for the effective governance of the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Funding and will be required to use a project management framework that supports the delivery of projects. The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund is to be spent or committed by 30 December 2020 and all funding must be acquitted before 30 June 2021. JOs will be accountable for the expenditure of the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund in accordance with these guidelines, which require the following:

The Office of Local Government (OLG) will prepare a funding agreement to provide funding under the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund to JOs, including agreement to participate in the assessment process and undertake the projects jointly identified during that process.

On signing of the funding agreement and submission of an invoice, the OLG will provide the funds to JOs.

By September 2019, JOs are to notify the OLG of their plan for delivering the projects under the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund. Notification is to include information on governance arrangements, including costings, timeframes (including major delivery milestones) and expected benefits. JOs are to advise OLG of any changes to the delivery plan.

Any interest received from the investment of the funds is to be added to the balance of the fund.

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Acknowledgement

The funding agreement will specify that funding is conditional on agreement to the Funding Acknowledgment Guidelines for Recipients of NSW Government Grants which can be found at https://communications.dpc.nsw.gov.au/assets/dpc-nsw-gov-au/files/Communications-and-Engagement/fa6fd6d77a/Funding-Acknowledgement-Guidelines-for-Recipients-of-NSW-Government-Grants.pdf In particular, each JO will need to abide by the following:

Ensure that all public statements relating to the Project or the Grant Funding acknowledge the provision of the funding by the NSW Government.

Acknowledge the NSW Government’s contribution in any written material in relation to the project and in any permanent signage in relation to any projects funded.

Use the NSW Government logo in accordance with the NSW Government Style guide in any publicity provisions of any kind (including any brochures, signage, advertising and invitations).

Timeframes

The Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund is to be spent or committed by 30 December 2020 and all funding must be acquitted before 30 June 2021. The JO is to notify the OLG at the earliest time if it will be unable to meet these timeframes. Extensions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contacts

Each JO’s nominated OLG Council Engagement Manager is available to provide advice on the Joint Organisation Capacity Building Fund.

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https://communications.dpc.nsw.gov.au/assets/dpc-nsw-gov-au/files/Communications-and-Engagement/fa6fd6d77a/Funding-Acknowledgement-Guidelines-for-Recipients-of-NSW-Government-Grants.pdf



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