City of Canterbury - Annual Report 2012-13 by City of Canterbury

City of Canterbury

Annual Report 2012-13

City of Canterbury

Annual Report 2012-13

01. Table of contents

Overview Our Vision.............................................................................. 3 Foreword............................................................................... 5 Councillors............................................................................. 7 Council Wards.......................................................................8 Our Mission...........................................................................9 Our Values........................................................................... 10 Leadership Team.................................................................. 11 Organisational Structure......................................................12 Integrated Planning Framework...........................................13 Strategic Direction............................................................... 16

Attractive City Economic Development.......................................................24 Planning For Our Future......................................................26 Report On The Condition Of Public Works.......................... 27 Special Rate Variation..........................................................30 Animal Control & Management........................................... 33 Priority Projects................................................................... 35 Principal Activities...............................................................36

Stronger Community Capacity Development........................................................44 Participation - Access & Disability.......................................44 Community Safety...............................................................45 Seniors.................................................................................48 Young People.......................................................................49 Diversity In Action............................................................... 52

Recreation...........................................................................55 Community Grants.............................................................. 57 Library Services ..................................................................59 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services .............................................................. 61 Community Events..............................................................63 Priority Projects...................................................................66 Principal Activities...............................................................69

Sustainable Environment Priority Projects...................................................................82 Principal Activities...............................................................84

Strategic Leadership Rates & Charges Written Off...............................................92 Councillor Fees, Expenses And Facilities.............................95 Government Information (Public Access) Act.................... 103 Priority Projects................................................................. 107 Principal Activities.............................................................108

Improving Council Priority Projects..................................................................119 Principal Activities............................................................. 120

Appendix - Financials General Purpose Financial Statements............................. 125 Special Purpose Financial Statements.............................. 195 Special Schedules............................................................. 206

03. OUR VISION

Attractive city • Good looking infrastructure • Transport alternatives that work • Prosperous local economy

Stronger community • Safety and health • Access to responsive service • Celebration of diversity

Healthy environment • Sustainable urban development • Responsible use of resources • Healthy natural environment

Strategic leadership • Healthy finances • Engaged community • Effective governance

Improving Council • Efficient services • Responsible employer • Well-maintained equipment

05. Foreword

We are delighted to present Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2012-13 Annual Report which highlights how we are working to achieve real improvements in the quality of life for people living and working in the City of Canterburyâ&#x20AC;Ś

Over the past year, Council provided a wide range of quality, frontline services across many activities. We are proud of the many achievements and initiatives delivered that have benefited residents and our local community and have led to physical improvements across our City. Our Town Centres Improvement program has continued to deliver quality public environments for our community and local business. The success of the program has been achieved with positive input from the Economic Development Committee and local Chambers of Commerce. Over the past 12 months, both Earlwood and Campsie Town Centres have undergone extensive works with the aim to provide beautiful streetscapes, a safe and attractive business environment and to foster vibrant social hubs. Upgrades to the Town Centres include the installation of new pavers, street furniture, landscaping, and footpath widening where possible. To complement the hard work in our Town Centres, we launched our Illegal Dumping Strategy in March. The Strategy aims to reduce the amount of illegally dumped waste within the City of Canterbury and in turn, provide financial savings to Council from collecting and disposing of such materials as well as improving the appearance, health and natural environment of the city. A Graffiti Educational Program was developed in partnership with Warner Awareness Education and delivered in our City in July 2012. Aimed at creating awareness of the criminal, physical and emotional consequences of undertaking graffiti for the individual, their family, their school and the community; offering alternate avenues of self-expression on a local level; and encouraging positive decision making and responsible action, the program was delivered at Campsie, Earlwood, Wiley Park and Canterbury Public Schools. Graffiti Removal Day was held in October in association with Rotary Down Under with the aim to raise awareness in our local community about how to prevent graffiti and remove graffiti from public places We continue to focus on the health and wellbeing of our residents. The Active Canterbury Together (ACT) project has played an important part in the lives of many in our community as we partnered with local service providers and organisations to deliver community-based, physical activity and healthy eating programs. The initiative targets adults not predominantly in the paid workforce and at risk of developing chronic disease, by providing low cost physical activity and healthy eating programs. To date, over 350 people have participated and benefited from ACT programs. Across the programs, participants have reported that they feel more motivated, have improved fitness and increased social connection in their local communities. We launched the inaugural Canterbury Connects: Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign which ran throughout September and October 2012. The Campaign saw Council partner with mental health agencies to conduct a series of 30 workshops, activities and information sessions across the City of Canterbury. The Campaign was supported by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Steering Committee, comprising 11 mental health and local organisations, and representatives of the Disability Access and Senior Citizens Advisory Committees.

Cr Brian Robson Mayor

Our Library Service continues to be a leader in the use of new technologies while ensuring rich and informative content is available to all residents. The Digital Canterbury project has been a great initiative designed to enhance the digital literacy skills of people from of all age groups and backgrounds in the City of Canterbury. Digital Canterbury has enabled the lending of iPads and Android tablets. Demand for the mobile devices has been high and tied in with the project, mobile technology classes and the weekly technology support group have also commenced. A fiction eBook collection was introduced with almost 2,000 titles available for loan. This complements the eAudio collection, which has been in place for 18 months. We also launched our local history wiki, Canterbury Commons. This wiki was created in-house by our own staff and has received much acclaim. It recently received “highly commended” in the National Trust Heritage Awards. It is regularly added to by members of our local community as well as those further afield. People who have an interest in and knowledge of Canterbury and its history have expanded the content on the wiki and helped make it a valuable resource. A healthy environment is of great importance to our community and Council. We undertake a leadership role on the Cooks River Alliance and have worked hard in developing the new catchment strategic plan. The Cooks River Alliance Board met in February 2013 and endorsed support for the Boomerang Alliance Kick a Can initiative supporting the implementation of a container deposit scheme. Expenditure for geotechnical surveys for bio-retention devices for Alliance partners was also approved. A grant for the Federal Government Caring for Country for Water Sensitive Infrastructure in tandem with community engagement and education was submitted. The Board endorsed three community members to the board and an application process is being developed.

Jim Montague PSM General Manager

We have also continued our support for a new active transport corridor through participation in the “Greenway” Coordination Strategy. Our application for additional Active Transport funding was successful from the Greenway Sustainability Initiative, and has been used to install bicycle racks and hold Cycling skills workshops. The Greenway Steering Committee continues to meet and implement the Coordination Strategy and recommendations form the Greenway Sustainability Initiative Final Report. Improving our organisation remains a focus for us each year. Our new Integrated Plans, comprising Community Strategic Plan 2014-2023, Council Delivery Plan 2014-2017, Annual Budget 2013-14, Fees and Charges 2013-14, and Resource Strategy were adopted by council on 27 June 2013. We have implemented a new Workplace Health and Safety Management system including the development of new Safe Work Procedures across Council while new IT systems including an identity management system and new Standard Operating Environment have been deployed across Council. This is only a snapshot of the initiatives we have been undertaking this year but is shows that we remain committed to delivering a wide range of services and programs to our residents to make the City of Canterbury an even better place to live and work.

Cr Brian Robson Mayor

Jim Montague PSM General Manager

07. Councillors

central ward

west ward

east ward

Belfield Belmore Campsie Lakemba

Beverly Hills Kingsgrove Narwee Punchbowl Roselands Riverwood Wiley Park

Ashbury Canterbury Clemton Park Croydon Park Earlwood Hurlstone Park

Mark Adler

Michael Hawatt

Esta PaschalidisChilas

Fadwa Kebbe

Karl Saleh Deputy Mayor

Con Vasiliades

Ken Nam

Pierre Azzi

Linda Eisler

Cr Brian Robson Mayor

Councillors are elected from each ward to represent the people of the City. The Mayor, Brian Robson represents all residents in the City of Canterbury. These were our Councillors during 2012-13.

08. Council Wards oad iver R ges R Geor Croydon Park

Be am ish Street

Belfield

Central Ward Belmore Lakemba Wiley Park

ad s Ro rge eo gG Kin

Punchbowl

West Ward Riverwood

Campsie

Hurlstone Park Canterbury

East Ward

oad ry R rbu e t n Ca

Roselands

Ashbury

Earlwood Clemton Park

Kingsgrove

M5 Motorway

Beverly Hills

Narwee

Located only 17 kilometres south-west of the CBD, the City of Canterbury is a treasure chest full of exotic foods, unique shops and diverse cultures. Our Campsie Food Festival and Haldon Street Festival in Lakemba, highlight the rich diversity of our community and promote Respect, Unity and Peace.

We are proud of our waterways, and have built a cycleway along the Cooks River for people to discover the natural beauty of our City. The Cooks River passes through our city to the north, with Wolli Creek and Salt Pan Creek forming natural boundaries to the south and west. In addition to having a large range of recreation and leisure facilities, we cater for the diverse range of people and cultures which make up our community, with dedicated services for the aged, children and youth. We also offer a wide range of multicultural services and facilities for our culturally diverse community, including: • Amphitheatre - at Wiley Park • Fitness and Aquatic Centres - Roselands and Tasker Park at Canterbury

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Velodrome - Undercliffe Libraries - Campsie, Earlwood, Lakemba and Riverwood Belmore Youth Resource Centre Senior Citizens Centres - Ashbury, Belmore, Earlwood, Lakemba, and Riverwood • Specialist Child Care including: Family Day Care, Occasional Care, Vacation Care and After School Care • Long Day Care Centres - Earlwood Children’s Centre, Hurlstone Park Children’s Centre, Lakemba Children’s Centre and Urunga Parade Children’s Centre at Punchbowl • Community Centres - Canterbury City Community Centre, Earlwood Caring Community Centre, Punchbowl Multipurpose Community Centre, Riverwood Community Centre and The Carrington Centre.

09. Our Mission

We are responsible to council and our community through the City Strategic Plan to achieve real improvements in the quality of life for people living and working in the City of Canterbury.

10. Our Values

Values are beliefs we have that provide a basis for choices we make. They ultimately determine the quality of our lives. We respect and value people We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment We accept responsibility for our actions We welcome diversity We act with integrity We encourage innovative contributions We seek to learn and continually improve We recognise and celebrate success We operate fairly and transparently We make all decisions based on merit We manage risk responsibly

11. Leadership Team

Jim Montague PSM General Manager

Andy Sammut Director Corporate Services

Marcelo Occhiuzzi Director City Planning

Wayne Cooper Director City Works

12. Organisational Structure

Council General Manager Corporate Communications & Events

City Works

Corporate Services

- Asset Planning & Investigations

- Business Operations

- Design & Traffic - Operations - Waste & Cleaning

- Community Services - Governance & Administration - Customer Service & Records - Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services - Libraries - Economic Development - Corporate Projects

City Planning - Development Assessment - Environmental Compliance - Environmental Policy

- Corporate Strategy - Finance & Administration - Human Resources

13. Integrated Planning

Our Integrated Planning Framework comprises a number of documents that reflect the Canterbury community’s priorities and guide long term action.

These are: The Community Strategic Plan identifies the long-term aspirations our communities have for life and work in Canterbury City. It describes the City’s future through five themes, each with Long Term Goals and Community Outcomes, which cover the broad range of topics that are important for our City and our communities. Alongside the Community Outcomes are Strategies – which Council, partner organisations and individuals can use to work towards achieving the Community Outcomes, and Trend Indicators – things that can be monitored to determine if progress toward the Community Outcomes is being made. The Council Delivery Plan is the strategic document which guides the action of Council for the next four years. It outlines the Activities – services, initiatives and infrastructure programs – that Council intends to undertake, and the Resources (people and money) needed to do so. The Council Delivery Plan document is structured around Community Outcomes, showing those Activities that are part of Council Strategies working towards achieving a Community Outcome. The Council Function that is responsible for undertaking the Activity and Council Performance Indicators are also shown.

The Council Operating Plan supports the Council Delivery Plan by providing specific information on the Activities that Council will undertake and measures of performance. In particular the details of Council Strategies (and associated Strategy Indicators), Services (and associated Output Estimates and Service Standards), and Initiatives to be delivered by each Function, Infrastructure Projects to be delivered, and the assignment of responsibility for implementation and reporting for these items, are shown. The Operating Plan also includes the details of the next year’s budget. The Resource Strategy outlines Council’s capacity to manage assets and deliver services over the next ten years. The Resource Strategy includes three key elements – an Asset Management Plan describing infrastructure policies and requirements, a Workforce Plan describing staff policies and requirements, and a Long Term Financial Plan, which sets policy directions for rates, borrowing, investments, service levels and additional infrastructure.

The Annual Report outlines Council’s achievements in implementing its Delivery Program and Operational Plan and includes information on activities that have been completed and results of performance indicators. Every four years, in the year of the ordinary election the Annual Report also includes an outline of achievements in implementing the Community Strategic Plan.

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Integrated Planning FRAMEWORK Council Resource Strategy 10 Years

Resource Strategy

Asset Management Plan

Community Engagement Framework & Program

Community Strategic Plan

Council Annual Report

IMAGINECANTERBURY C O M M U N I T Y

E N G A G E M E N T

Every Year

www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au

Canterbury City Council has recently prepared a new policy and framework which supports community engagement to respond to your needs and provide appropriate services and facilities.

Community Engagement Framework & Management Plan

One of the most important jobs of our Council is to set the strategic direction which guides our work to improve life in our City. Council works hard to continually improve the range and quality of our services and an important part of doing this is listening to our residents. Although we already engage well with our community across a range of issues and projects, we are committed to further improving our approach to community engagement. The key benefit of understanding the community’s views is the ability to provide services, projects and programs that respond to community needs, wants and aspirations. Over the coming months, we’ll be embarking on a comprehensive community consultation program, asking people what they think of the City of Canterbury - what they want it to be and how we can make it better.

IMAGINE CANTERBURY

As part of this process we will be conducting a range of surveys and public forums to ask people their opinions. Surveys will be carried out over the phone and on our website and we’ll be setting up a number of stalls at community events, shopping centres and local sporting fields, where you’ll be given the opportunity to have your say. Your feedback, ideas and suggestions will assist in preparing the City Plan, Budget, Projects and Priorities which council will use to make important decisions about the City’s future. As part of our commitment to listening to our community, we’ll be seeking your continued participation every year. Your views are very important. I encourage residents to have their say and help shape the future of our City.

CITY OF CANTERBURY

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2011-12 Cr Robert Furolo MP Mayor

Jim Montague PSM General Manager

Themes Community Outcomes

Trend Indicators

Community Strategic Plan

10+ Years

Strategies

Council Delivery Plan

Council Activities Resources Delivery Plan

Performance Indicators

4 Years Workforce Plan

Long Term Financial Plan

Council Operating Plan 1 Year

Services Initiatives Operating Plan

Infrastructure Projects

Service & Initiative Indicators

16. STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Through our engagement program, our community told us what they want for the future of the City of Canterbury. This is reflected in the words below, and our Community Strategic Plan.

ATTRACTIVE CITY

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We believe an attractive City should be clean, well maintained, modern, accessible, with good lighting, footpaths and provision of parking will greatly enhance neighbourhoods and boost community pride. Council works hard to create and maintain aesthetically pleasing streetscapes and town centres…

Our Local Environment Plan, Development Control Plan and Open Space Strategy ensure we get the balance right on how your suburb looks and how easy it is to access the areas that matter to you. However, an attractive city is not only for the resident and visitors. It also provides a platform to encourage investment. We continue to foster local businesses and create an environment that allows businesses of all sizes to prosper and grow while providing employment opportunities for local residents. Our Community Strategic Plan identifies three long-term aspirations that guide our efforts to build an attractive city. These aspirations are:

Attractive Streetscapes Balanced Development Prosperous Economy Our commitment to delivering on these long term goals has resulted in extensive capital works, economic investment and policy development during the financial 2012-13.

Infrastructure Renewal Program With the introduction of our Infrastructure Renewal Program in 2005, we have committed $45 million over 15 years to accelerate works on roads, footpaths, drains and town centres. As part of this program, Council invested over $3,314,000 this financial year towards renewing our City’s Infrastructure. As part of that investment, we allocated $545,000 towards Town Centre works along Homer Street in Earlwood. We also allocated over $615,000 towards resealing 20 of our roads across our City, and $1,197,000 towards major road works such as rehabilitating Burwood Road’s ageing concrete surface.

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Corner Homer Street and Collingwood Avenue, Earlwood

Town Centre Improvements Our Town Centres Improvement program has continued to deliver quality public environments for our community and local business. The success of the program has been achieved with positive input from the Economic Development Committee and local Chambers of Commerce. Over the past 12 months, both Earlwood and Campsie Town Centres have undergone extensive works with the aim to provide beautiful streetscapes, a safe and attractive business environment and to foster vibrant social hubs. Upgrades to the Town Centres include the installation of new pavers, street furniture, landscaping, and footpath widening where possible, and other business activities where appropriate.

Safety on our Roads An attractive city is also a safe city particularly on local roads and around school zones all drivers should take extra care. To promote road safety around school zones, we have an extensive education and compliance program to ensure that as a community it is all our responsibility to

ensure that children are safe, to be responsible and obey road rules which are in force during school hours. We work with schools, parents and drivers to reinforce messages of protecting children when picking them up and dropping them off by holding their hands and not parking illegally, or make illegal U-turns across double unbroken lines either side of a pedestrian crossing. We also conducted a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Drive Longer, Drive Safely Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for seniors in our community to help them refresh their driving skills. With changes to road rules and our desire for local seniors to stay mobile for as long as possible, the refresher workshop was designed to inform older drivers of the latest changes to the road rules, and improve their thinking, driving skills and knowledge of road and pedestrian safety. These workshops are an important initiative in building and maintaining safety awareness among our older road users and help ensure they remain active and independent for as long as possible. We also conducted four child restraint checking days where over 200 residents had their baby capsules, car and booster seats checked for safety as well as four senior citizen Pedestrian Safety Workshops in Chinese, Arabic and Greek.

Pedestrian & Bike Paths The City of Canterbury maintains over 500km of paved footpaths and approximately 12km of pedestrian and bike paths. Upgrade, maintenance and expansion of these paths is documented in Councils City and Infrastructure Renewal Plan. The Cooks River Pedestrian and Cycle Path is largely an off-road facility that runs from Homebush Bay in the west to Botany Bay in the east. The route is about 34.6km long with approximately 12km running through the City of Canterbury. This reporting period we continued to upgrade our cycleways to encourage people to be more active and utilise these pathways for alternate transport options. To help people gain confidence in riding their bikes, we conducted a series of free bike maintenance workshops and bike rules workshops to ensure riders shared the path with pedestrians.

Protecting our Trees Our City is a thriving community which is home to 140,000 people and we are committed to getting the balance right between development and environment. Trees are an important part of the character and amenity of our City. They provide shade, food, shelter and nesting sites for native birds and animals. It also improves our Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wildlife corridors. Council has drafted a Tree Preservation flyer that provides vital information on the type of trees suitable for urban gardens, overhanging branches, pruning and the removal of trees, overhead and underground lines, protected trees, native species and noxious weeds. With support from all residents, together we can continue to work hard to keep our City green and create a balance that ensures the City of Canterbury is a great place to live, work and play.

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Illegally Dumped Rubbish Illegally dumped rubbish has been a growing problem for the City. Our community is concerned about the impact of illegal dumping on the visual amenity and environment of the City. In the 2011-12 financial year, we experienced a spike in the amount of dumped rubbish, and associated costs of managing dumped rubbish. In response, we have adopted an Illegal Dumping Strategy, with the aim of minimising illegal dumping. There are three key components to the Illegal Dumping Strategy: education, enforcement and collection. Education about responsible waste disposal and the alternatives to illegal dumping is an important, proactive step to minimising dumping. In 2012-13, this approach included the distribution of educational material about costs of dumped rubbish and the Pre-Booked Clean- Up service to a number of problem areas, or “hot spots”. “Entry” and “Exit kits” informing tenants on how to responsibly dispose of their waste were developed and are incorporated in the Real Estate Agents kit and available online. The Entry/Exit kits are intended to be given to tenants by their Real Estate as they sign a lease agreement, or vacate the property. Development of an educational brochure has begun to provide information on the cost of illegal dumping to the community and alternatives to dumping. More engagement, promotion and education with the community will be undertaken as part of this strategy in 2013-14. In particular, we are working with local residents’ action group, Environment@Lakemba, who are trying to reduce littering and illegal dumping in their neighbourhood. Enforcement has seen nearly twenty penalty notices issued to individuals and corporations for offences relating to littering and transport waste, in addition to eleven clean up notices issued. A large amount of illegally dumped waste has been removed following investigation and cautions given to residents, in lieu of penalty notices. Council successfully prosecuted a company involved in an asbestos dumping incident, under the Protection of the Environment Operations (1997) Act, demonstrating that people who dump waste will be caught and face consequences. High visibility tape and stickers are used by Council’s Rangers to mark out illegal dumping sites, as a warning that the site is under investigation. We were invited to participate in a pilot program by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority to

test the use of surveillance cameras in “hot spot” areas. It is anticipated that this will lead to further enforcement of the regulations and a continued reduction in illegal dumping. Collection of illegally dumped material is important to limit furthering dumping. Regular patrols by a dedicated council officer of the local government area, focusing on known “hot spots” have been undertaken to detect and report illegal dumping as quickly as possible. This strategy has ensured that incidents of dumped rubbish are quickly investigated by Council Rangers and the rubbish removed expediently, limiting copy-cat behaviour. In the first 12 months of implementing the Illegal Dumping Strategy, we have seen a reduction of nearly 10% in material collected, compared to the ten year, historical average, as shown in the graph below.

Illegally Dumped Rubbish 2005-13 2500 Average annual tonnes 2000 1500 1000 500 0 2005-06

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2007-08

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2010-11

2011-12

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In comparison to 2011-12, nearly 20% less material has been collected. In 2012-13, we also saw an increase of about 15% in the material collected through the Pre-Booked Clean Up service. This is a strong indication that the Illegal Dumping Strategy is having a positive effect, particularly the role of our Regulatory Officers in enforcing the strategy. A key action of the Regulatory team has been to advise illegal dumpers to utilise the Pre-Booked Clean Up service, or risk being fined. It is anticipated that, as the other actions in the strategy begin to be rolled out, we will see a continued reduction in the amount of illegally dumped rubbish and an overall improvement to the appearance and amenity of our City.

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Heritage The Local Studies section at Campsie Library continues to play an active role in promoting and educating people about Canterbury’s past and present, including the: • provision of local histories and historic photographs on the council website and Pictorial Canterbury database • presentation of historical talks and tours, • Canterbury Commons online encyclopedia (based on the “wiki” model) encouraging the community to share their stories on the history of the Canterbury district • ongoing acquisition of both written and photographic records of the City’s history and • Canterbury City Cemeteries Online Project. For the NSW History Week 2012, we showcased a glorious picture of fashion in Canterbury from the beginnings of the area to World War II. The exhibition used locally photographed images from the Pictorial Canterbury database to explore changes in clothing and ideas over the industrial era. This exhibition was in coordination with the History Week 2012 theme of ‘Threads’ focusing on the stories and recollections of history as showcased through clothing, fashion and personal appearance. For the 2013 National Trust Heritage Festival Local Studies presented an exhibition called “Historical Firsts in Canterbury: Big and Small”. In coordination with National Trust Heritage Festival, community milestones were celebrated and commemorated, representing significant historical events in the Canterbury local government area.

Lakemba Railway Station, 1909

This exhibition focused on smaller, less well known events of Canterbury’s history and described their contribution to the community. From afternoon tea at the house of Hannah Laycock to the placement of Braille on City of Canterbury’s rubbish bins, the full spectrum was explored for those little gems that changed the course of history.

National Trust Heritage Awards This financial year saw Council’s new online encyclopaedia, Canterbury Commons, receive commendation at the NSW National Trust Heritage Awards. The Canterbury Commons website engages the community and is turning local residents into local historians. Canterbury Commons uses all the advantages of on-line participation and collaboration so that the local community can share their stories and engage in their own local history. The City of Canterbury has a long and proud history with plenty of stories already told, and many more that are still to be told, about what makes us the great City of Cultural Diversity we are today. With the Canterbury Commons website, these stories of our community can be collected, stored in one place and shared with others, instead of being lost as time goes by. Members of the community can easily access the history of Canterbury suburbs, the Cooks River, Parks and Reserves, and they can just as easily add their knowledge to the site by clicking the “edit” button on the relevant page.

24. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

We are committed to supporting and encouraging local businesses. In 2012-13, Council continued to support new, existing and emerging businesses in a number of ways, by improving and upgrading our town centres, working with local businesses and chambers of commerce on policy and planning initiatives, and providing popular workshops and seminars…

CHAMPIONING LOCAL BUSINESS To support local business, the City of Canterbury has become a Patron of Southern Sydney Business Enterprise Centre (BEC). The BEC is an important catalyst and resource for the City and the Southern Sydney region. Council is enthusiastic about the potential for this partnership to support the expansion of business activity across Canterbury. The BEC offers a range of services to help our business operators to gain skills, knowledge, inspiration and connections to grow their businesses and expand employment opportunities. These services complement a range of other activities being undertaken to implement our Towards 2032 Economic Development and Employment Strategy. With our support, Southern Sydney BEC has instituted a regular program of “Start a Business” workshops, with around forty participants to date. BEC’s Business Advisors have subsequently conducted one-on-one business guidance sessions, at no cost, on specific proposals ranging from jewellery design to car washes to childcare facilities. Additional coaching and mentoring assistance is also available at modest rates. Through our partnership with BEC, local businesses have access to a team of experienced Business Advisors, drawn from a diverse range of industry sectors, who can provide practical and confidential guidance on all aspects of establishing and operating a small business, including: • preparing a business plan; • developing a marketing strategy; • budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management; • choosing an appropriate business structure; • recruiting, retaining and motivating staff; • regulatory compliance; • managing risk; • protecting your intellectual property; and • improving customer service.

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BEC ‘Start A Business’ Workshop

Recognising that many small businesses face common issues and opportunities, Council and Southern Sydney BEC plan to run a series of more intensive workshops over coming months, on specific themes, such as; • business planning; • marketing and sales planning; • essential communication skills; • resolving conflict; and • task prioritisation and stress management. To increase the accessibility of the BEC’s Business Advisors, Council is collaborating with the BEC and the NSW Office of the Small Business Commissioner to host the Small Biz Bus at different locations in the Canterbury area in 2013-14. Local businesses will be able to book appointments with the Advisors and gain advice which they can immediately put into practice. Subject to demand, Council is also keen to arrange for a Business Advisor to be available for one-onone consultations at our Administration Centre in Campsie for a designated period each week.

Creating Opportunities for Residents During financial year 2012-13, the details were finalised on a new strategic partnership with TAFE NSW South West Sydney Institute (SWSi) which will enable Council to develop sustainable economic, social and employment development opportunities for our local community now and into the future. This partnership builds on the existing strengths and collaborative activities of both the City of Canterbury and

TAFE SWSi. We aim to share information, networks and, where appropriate, resources to create pathways to education and provide meaningful employment for local residents. Council believes one of the best ways to improve the lives of local residents is through greater access to training and to job opportunities. To create that reality we will be rolling out three important projects to help the most vulnerable in the City of Canterbury. The Young People in Lakemba project aims to provide young people with pathways to training and employment; the Eat Well and Tell project aims to promote healthy eating among local residents; and the Skilled Migrants and Employment project aims to boost employment outcomes for skilled migrants living in the City of Canterbury. These three priority programs are currently being managed and implemented by project teams involving Council and TAFE SWSi staff. The outcomes of these and other projects will be reported to Council on a quarterly basis. Both TAFE SWSi and the City of Canterbury deliver services to thousands of residents each year, with the aim of improving people’s lives. Our new strategic partnership will allow both groups to work more closely together so we are able to identify and develop training programs that better meet the needs of local residents.

26. Planning for our future

Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy In June 2013, two draft Voluntary Planning Agreements were exhibited for the Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy. One Agreement has been completed and the other is still being finalised. The potential for this plan to bring new life, jobs and investment to Campsie and the City of Canterbury is exciting, as is the opportunity to showcase our rich cultural diversity. The Anzac Mall Place Strategy recommendation’s to achieve this end include: • opening the Mall one way with a central roadway and footpath dining areas. • holding additional events in the Mall or Anzac Park such as an open air cinema to maximise community benefit and economic stimulus. • reviewing charges for outdoor dining on public footpath spaces to encourage appropriate dining facilities. • implementing improved standards, particularly for the quality and appearance of street furniture. • reviewing council policies in order to encourage development of an appropriate type in Anzac Mall, in particular residential new development within walking distance of the railway station.

Voluntary Planning Agreements In addition to the Anzac Mall Voluntary Planning Agreements, three additional voluntary planning agreements were negotiated and/or finalised in the past financial year. The particulars of these agreements include: • 15, 15A & 18 Charles Street, Canterbury. Provides for the transfer of ownership to Council of land at 18 Charles Street and the construction of an at grade car park thereon in return for the transfer of floor space yield from 18 Charles St to land at 15 & 15A Charles Street. Triggers dependent on activation of DA for 15 & 15A Charles St. • 58-60 Quigg St South, Lakemba. Former Lakemba Soldiers Club. Provides for the rezoning of part of this site from open space to residential to facilitate the possible future sale and redevelopment of the site. In return the

owners of the property agree to pay Council a sum of money to be used to improve open space in the same locale. This agreement has been executed. Money has been received by Council but is yet to be expended. • Riverwood North. Provides for the construction and partial fit-out of a community space at the Riverwood North Urban Renewal Precinct for community purposes, most likely a library and other associated facilities, in lieu of payment of Section 94 Contributions. Final details subject to ongoing negotiations.

Local Environment Plan & Development Control Plan The NSW Department of Planning & Infrastructure required all NSW Councils to prepare new Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCPs) in accordance with their State-wide LEP template. Work on this project was finalised during 2012-13. The new LEP and DCP incorporate a number of recently completed strategic projects such as the Town Centres DCP and a review of residential development controls. The final LEP sets the ground rules for the future of our City, where we will develop new residential spaces and where our new parks will be located. It will help Council make sure places that need protecting are protected and decisions about land use are done with the best interests of the community in mind.

27. Report on the condition of public works

During 2012-13, we continued to develop our Asset Management Information and knowledge to assist in managing the City’s public infrastructure. This Annual Report is an update on our position based on available data.

The data related to the asset categories in this report reflects the information that we obtained from our asset system. We use the Asset Management System to identify the assets in most need of renewal funding based on a priority rating which takes into account condition, location and use. The Infrastructure Renewal Program (IRP) commenced in the 2004/2005 financial year for a fifteen year period. An additional $26 million has been invested in upgrading local roads, footpaths and Town Centres across our City. The IRP improves the appearance and attractiveness of our City through the following program areas: • Road Resurfacing - resurfacing existing roads in the network. • Road Reconstruction - reconstructing existing roads in the network. • Footpath Rehabilitation - repair of existing concrete footpath paving. • Town Centres Improvements - upgrading existing town centres. • Drainage - repairing drainage lines. The IRP levy is addressing the significant debt incumbent from the City’s ageing infrastructure and will work towards preservation of these valued assets to a standard acceptable to the community. Objectives of our Asset Management Plan include: • To establish appropriate levels of maintenance expenditure required to preserve the City’s infrastructure assets for the term of the asset life. • Expanded Road Maintenance and Reconstruction Programs to achieve rehabilitation and renewal of pavements in streets that are currently below a satisfactory standard. • Continuing a program of major drainage pipeline restorations and renewals to reduce risk, minimise liability and preserve system performance. • Allowing for a continuance of the current level of Footpath Program works to achieve risk management strategies and address the demands of residents for improved pedestrian access and mobility. • Providing for a continuation of the current level of Parks Maintenance and Improvement Programs expenditure in order to satisfy user expectations. • Allowing for a continuance of the current level of Building Maintenance Program expenditure. At this stage of the IRP, attention will be focused on road maintenance and renewal programs as well as footpath and drainage improvement works.

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Evaluation of Funding for Section 428 2(d) 1. Funding required to bring Council’s Assets up to satisfactory standard 2. Funding required to maintain Council’s Assets to a satisfactory standard. The funding indicative of the above requirements is represented in the table below. The table includes the current replacement cost for each asset category, the calculated funding required for maintenance of each asset category at a satisfactory level, and the estimated depreciated replacement cost of our infrastructure. This year we have revalued the Road Infrastructure including stormwater drainage to meet the Department of Local Government requirement for fair valuation. The valuations were completed by an external consultant with a detailed review of the replacement cost and the result of the valuations tabulated below. Asset Category

Buildings Bridges

Current Replacement Cost (CRC) ($)

Average Annual Renewal Cost (CRC/DL) ($)

Depreciated Replacement Cost ($)

Amount required to bring Asset up to satisfactory (replace condition 4 & 5) ($)

116,226,888

3,193,159

51,932623

40,291,000

26,361,253

329,516

13,971,464

5,858,200

Drains

79,911,531

799,115

35,161,074

14,402,175

Footpaths

63,435,717

1,268,714

49,479,859

6,622,740

29,663,857

741,596

17,798,314

4,001,058

Signs

5,004,028

333,602

3,602,900

575,720

Road Surface

53,759,644

3,583,976

33,868,576

6,688,069

Road Pavement

427,677,646

8,553,553

367,802,776

20,606,102

Road Formation

221,503,275

Kerb & Gutter

79,669,270

1,991,732

43,818,098

9,272,267

Street Furniture

6,745,901

449,727

2,968,196

273,689

Traffic Devices

16,670,059

1,111,337

11,002,239

1,236,811

1,126,629,069

22,356,027

852,909,394

109,827,831

Park (Land Improvements)

Total

We are reviewing our valuations and asset component estimated useful and remaining service life which will impact the average annual renewal costs and the estimated amount to bring the asset to satisfactory conditions. Asset condition deterioration and renewal needs are being modelled to take account of our ability to fund renewal and our customer’s expectations. Based on our recent development of our asset management plans, our average annual requirement is lower than the above figure. A revaluation of the assets will realign the asset plan figures to 428 2(d) report figures.

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Programmed Maintenance and Renewal Expenditures The table below identifies the expenditure incurred for each Programmed Maintenance and Renewal for each asset category in the 2012-13 financial year based on available financial system data. Asset Category

Maintenance & Renewal Expenditure ($)

Bridges

257,480

Building

1,540,206

Drain

278,462

Driveways

164,739

Footpath Park (Land Improvements) Neighbourhood Signage Roads Kerb& Gutter Street Furniture

2,242,167 6,480,350 35,976 4,663,986 249,807 45,593

Traffic Devices & Signage

626,426

Trees

993,183

EPA/Water Quality

Total

17,578,375

Stormwater Management Program The City of Canterbury has three main river catchments; it is a highly urbanised local government area with an extensive drainage network system. Much of the drainage system consists of concrete pipes and channels. The current Stormwater Management Program focuses on stormwater quality and stormwater infrastructure maintenance management.

30. Special Rate Variation

Infrastructure Renewal Levy In June 2004, following extensive community consultation, the NSW Minister for Local Government approved a special rate variation of 7.5% for a period of 15 years. This special variation is to be known as the infrastructure renewal levy and will be used to upgrade roads, footpaths, stormwater drainage, town centres and associated assets. In 2012-13, the eighth year of the levy, the amount raised was $3,314,000. Works that were funded or partially funded from the levy are listed below. Location

Section

Actual Expenditure ($)

Concrete Footpath Rehabilitation ANZAC Square - East/West

Anzac Square - North Side

-6,500

Bayview Wavell/Homer

Bayview Ave (S)

3,096

Bexley Rd Calbina/#134

Bexley Rd (E)

9,016

Canterbury Rd Stanley/Una

Canterbury Rd (N)

-11,000

Canterbury Rd Wonga/Fore

Canterbury Rd (N)

-15,000

Harlod - End ti Evaline

Harold St (W)

2,378

Alison St to Leith St (L )

Forbes St (E )

12,503

Anzac Sq to Lillian St (R)

Dewar St (E)

3,675

Beamish St to The End (R )

Tennyson St (S )

4,572

Burwood Rd to Linda St (R )

Central St (S )

2,581

Burwood Rd to Paxton Ln (L )

Paxton Ave (E )

9,700

Cameron Ave to Pembroke Ave

Nicoll Ave (N )

7,695

Canterbury Rd to Harp St (R )

Charlotte St (W )

5,835

Canterbury Rd to Payten Ave

Pentland Ave (E )

8,048

Chapel St to Opp Trafalgar St

Canterbury Rd (N)

6,369

Duntroon St to The End (R )

Marcia St (S )

2,850

Ettrick St to King St (R)

Trevenar St (S)

10,520

Fletcher St to Canterbury Rd

Orissa St (E )

Fore St to Berna St (R )

Canterbury Rd (S )

3,330

Fourth St to Third St (R )

Andrews Ave (W )

4,446

Hamilton Ave to Fricourt Ave

Wardell Rd (E )

8,360

Highcliff Rd to Wavell Pde

Bayview Ave (S )

5,225

Hilton Ave to Shorter Ave

Penshurst Rd (E)

3,856

1,842

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Location

Section

Actual Expenditure ($)

House No.1 to Burwood Rd (L )

Yangoora Rd (N )

2,185

House No.84 to Lakemba St (R )

Hampden Rd (W)

8,970

House No.99 to Lakemba St (L)

Hampden Rd (E)

8,400

Kennedy Ave to Allan Ave (L )

Dinora St (W )

King Georges Rd to Denman Ave

Tucker St (S )

2,380

King St to Ettrick St (R )

Melville St (E )

7,181

King St to Jeffrey St (R )

Frederick St (S )

2,352

King St to Princess St (L )

James St (E )

6,817

Koala st to Punchbowl Rd (L )

Park Ave (E )

2,995

Lillian St to Anglo Rd (L 0

Carrington St (E )

Moore Street to Cowper Street

Clissold Pde(N)

7,296

Moorefields Rd to Rogers St

Mc Callum St (E )

5,148

Paragon To Marie St (R)

Collins St (N )

Penshurst to Shorter Ave (R )

King Georges Rd (W )

Phillip St to Canterbury Rd

Hillview St (E )

5,008

Princess St to Unwin St (R )

Minter St (W)

7,360

Punchbowl Rd to Carter St (R )

Seymour Pde (W )

23,435

Punchbowl Rd to House No.60

King Georges Rd (E )

17,100

Punchbowl Rd to Saxon St (R)

Margaret St (W)

7,027

Race Course Entr to Roslyn St

King St (W )

5,607

Rolestone Ave to Chapel St

Moorefields Rd (S )

7,939

800

969

8,835 15,300

Saxon to Clarence St (R)

Margaret St (W)

9,850

Seventh Ave to The End (L )

Sixth Ave (W )

2,205

The Boulevarde to Gillies St

Taylor St (E )

4,496

The Boundary St to Alison St

Forbes St (W )

10,061

Wolli Ave to Douglas St (R )

Frost St (E )

8,930

Yangoora Rd to Lakemba St (L )

Benaroon Rd (E )

9,088

Resealing Campaspe Ave

Campaspe Ave

48,497

Campsie Ln Wonga St - Wairoa Ln

Campsie Ln Wonga St- Wairoa Ln

10,228

Chalmers St Moreton St - No.23

Chalmers St Moreton St- No.23

81,926

Chalmers St No. 23 - Burwood Rd

Chalmers St No. 23- Burwood Rd

82,219

Deborah Place Bonds Rd - End

Deborah Place Bonds Rd-End

25,348

Doris Ave

17,549

Edgar Cres Jay Ave - End

Edgar Cres Jay Ave-End

20,373

Eighth Ave

49,942

Gungaroo Place

33,051

Mckenzie Lane

27,291

Methuen Parade Bonds Rd- End

23,987

Paxton Av Burwood Rd - Paxton Ln

Paxton Av Burwood Rd-Paxton Ln

54,810

Paxton Ave Paxtone Ln - Passey

Paxton Ave Paxtone Ln-Passey

54,535

Redman Lane Etela St to Redman

22,795

Redman Lane Lakemba - Etela

Redman Lane Lakemba- Etela

21,003

Rolestone Ave

4,370

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Location

Section

Actual Expenditure ($)

Skinner Ave Bonds Rd-End

Station Lane Resheet

Station Road, Belmore

Wairoa Lm South Pde-Campsie Ln

Waygrove Avenue

30,013

Winston Ave

25,670

77,168 30,308 10,413

Roadworks Croydon Ave

Croydon Ave

Roslyn St Cheviot to King St

Roslyn St, Cheviot to King St

144,800

109,773

Roslyn St Crieff

Roslyn St, Crieff to Cheviot

103,014

Stage 3 & 4 Concrete Rd Reh

Burwood Road

543,188

Road Works Messiter St

Messiter St Cant to Cross

77,000

Town Centre Belfield Town Centre

Chamber of Commerce - Art Work

1,736

Belfield Town Centre

Punchbowl-Burwood - Belfield

1,736

Earlwood Town Centre 1

Earlwood Town Centre

60,530

Earlwood Town Centre 3

Earlwood Town Centre

-144,086

Earlwood Town Centre 4

Earlwood Town Centre

10,007

Earlwood Town Centre Stage 2

Earlwood Town Centre 2

Earlwood Town Centre Stage 3

Earlwood Town Centre 1

161,736

Stage 1 Evaline St (N)

Campsie Town Centre 1

115,638

Stage 2 Evaline St (S)

Campsie Town Centre 2

46,931

Stage 3 Amy St (N)

Campsie Town Centre 3

32,721

Stage 4 Amy St (S)

Campsie Town Centre 4

102,170

289,792

Cycleway Cooks River

Cooks River Bikepath

38,377

Turrella Reserve Bridge

97,313

Kingsgrove Road

75,230

Bridges Turrella Reserve Bridge Repair William St to Harp St REPAIR

Total: Infrastructure Renewal Program for 2012-13

3,253,405

33. ANIMAL CONTROL & MANAGEMENT

Statement on activities relating to enforcing and ensuring compliance with the Companion Animals Act and Regulation

Regulation Impounded Animals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013

Off leash areas provided in the Council area

Dogs impounded - 192 Cats impounded - 944

Data relating to dog attacks is lodged with the department as required. A total of 11 dog attacks were reported and investigated.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Funding

Financial control

The amount of funding spent relating to companion animal management and activities was $275,000.

Funds received are used to provide Companion Animal Management and promotion.

Dog attacks

Community Education Site inspections and assistance is provided to the community. During this period, ongoing education mail outs were undertaken to advise residents of responsible pet ownership, micro-chipping and lifetime registration.

Promotion of the de-sexing of companion animals Promotion and advertising at Council fairs and in the Council column.

Strategies to seek alternatives to euthanasia for unclaimed animals Council worked closely with our Pound service provider in relation to re homing unwanted pets. For the period a total of 98 dogs and 165 cats were re-homed.

Richard Podmore Oval, Karne Street, Narwee Peace Park, Trevenar Street, Ashbury Close Street Reserve, Canterbury Craig Street Reserve, Kylie Parade, Punchbowl Cooks River Foreshore, Sixth Avenue, Campsie Hughes Park, Warburton Parade, Earlwood Peter Moore Field, Tudor Street, Belmore

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Additional information

The role of Canterbury’s Animal Control Officer

The Responsibility of Pet Ownership

• Investigates all aspects of complaints dealing with all domestic pets/animals. • Defend Enforcement action in Court • Investigates complaints relating to the keeping of companion animals • Educates pet owners • Supply and assist with reported feral cat problems (cat trap service)

Companion Animals Act 1998 Makes Local Government responsible and sets the framework for Local Government to deal with the following issues: • Registration - ensure compliance • Leashes in public places – enforced through education and fines • Dog attacks investigated • Prohibited areas – removal of animals • Disposal of waste – enforced through warnings and fines • Dealing with stray animals, includes collection, transport and housing • Dangerous dogs and restricted breeds – management and inspections

Canterbury’s Companion Animals Management Plan 2006 • Whilst the Act sets out the framework for the keeping of animals there is a need for individual Councils to determine how they intend to exercise powers and how they might use non-regulatory techniques. For example: Community events and individual advice • Details the manner in which we intend to deal with companion animal related matters • Sets out intended actions that our Rangers and Council will carry out over a 4 year period The following matters have been identified as issues that need to be addressed in relation to the keeping of animals: • Welfare of animals • Attitude to de-sexing of animals • Benefits of owning pets • How to choose a pet • Uncontrolled and aggressive dogs harming children and other vulnerable people

Restricted Breeds and Dangerous Dogs • Certain Breeds are classified as Restricted and special requirements apply under the Act • Examples of such requirements are – Childproof enclosures, muzzles, specially coloured collars, warning signs • All restricted/dangerous breed dogs must be de-sexed and cannot be re-housed or sold • We inspect premises housing these animals

Problems with Inadequate Control of Dangerous Dogs and Restricted Breeds • Court proceedings and Penalty Infringement Notices were issued this year for non-compliance • Fines exceed $1,320

35. Priority Projects

Priority project Implement Illegal Dumping Strategy. Undertake Town Centre improvements in Earlwood and Campsie. Anzac Mall redevelopment design works.

Status The strategy has been adopted and implementation has commenced. Works planned in both Earlwood and Campsie Town Centres are complete.

One Voluntary Planning Agreement has been successfully completed, and negotiations on others to provide funding for the design works have progressed.

Community information sign (Lakemba).

Due to budget constraints this project has been deferred to a future year (yet to be determined).

Support coordinated Graffiti management programs.

A Graffiti Educational Program was developed in partnership with Warner Awareness Education and delivered in our City in July 2012. Aimed at creating awareness of the criminal, physical and emotional consequences of undertaking graffiti for the individual, their family, their school and the community; offering alternate avenues of self-expression on a local level; and encouraging positive decision making and responsible action, the program was delivered at Campsie Earlwood Wiley Park and Canterbury Public Schools. Plans have commenced for Graffiti Removal Day 2013 which will be held on Sunday 20 October 2013 in association with Rotary Down Under. The purpose of the Graffiti Removal Day is to work with local communities to raise awareness about how to prevent graffiti and remove graffiti from public places.

36. Principal Activities

Long Term Goal 1.1 Attractive streetscapes Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Abandoned vehicles - assessed and removed 629 vehicles Community events clean up - completed 9 event clean-ups Council waste and litter bin emptying - collected 1,056 tonnes of waste Dumped rubbish - removed 1,759 tonnes, completed 1,869 pickups Graffiti removal - removed 735 instances of graffiti Metal fabrication and welding - 176 major fabrication jobs completed Public toilet cleaning – cleaned all amenities blocks twice daily Street cleaning – cleaned 370 km of streets weekly Street furniture and infrastructure cleaning – cleaned 6,365 items of street furniture Street tree management - completed 8,858 inspections, 5,887 maintenance jobs, 1,712 customer requests Streetscape maintenance – mowed 14,600 nature strips, repaired 62 street signs Town centres cleaning – cleaned all eleven town centres daily Tree preservation order administration – assessed 636 applications Weed control – completed 531 inspections and treatments

Strategy measures: Result

Target

Complaints about cleanliness of streets

Complaints about public toilets

Strategy: Ensure streets and public places are kept clean

Status

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Long Term Goal 1.2 Balanced urban development Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Development assessment panel – assessed 147 applications Section 149 Certificates – produced 2,764 standard, 141 priority certificates Environmental assessments – conducted 62 assessments Annual fire safety statements – processed 1,351 annual fire safety statements Places of shared accommodation inspections – conducted 27 POSA inspections Development assessment – determined 704 applications. Building certification – 88 Illegal works building certificates, and 89 occupation certificates

Initiatives completed: Finalise Gazettal of Canterbury LEP and promote Finalise adoption of Canterbury DCP and promote Commenced preparation of a Residential Housing Strategy Review the environmental assessment program Continue to implement the State Government Planning reforms Implement the recommendations of the DA review Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Assess recommend improvements and regulate where necessary environmental performance of industrial and commercial businesses Proportion of environmental assessments requiring a follow up inspection

40%

25%

Strategy: Ensure customers are well informed and treated fairly through an efficient development assessment process Number of valid complaints relating to development assessment

Strategy: Assess and report on development applications and issue building related certificates Average gross processing time (days)

101

Average net processing time (days)

~ ~

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Long Term Goal 1.3 Prosperous local economy Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Management of street stalls in town centres – processed 334 applications Town centre investigations – attended to 47 requests Town centre audit program – conducted 7 audits Town centre event support – supported 2 major events Town centre information sign updates – 32 totem pole changeovers, 22 information sign changeovers Local Chambers of Commerce & Industry Networks support – maintained contacts with each group Economic Development Committee– held 3 meetings Filming applications – processed 14 applications for filming Australian & International Council Partnerships – supported 4 visits

Initiatives completed: Implement the recommendations of the Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy Commence preparing a Campsie Marketing Plan. Continue regular communications between Council and local businesses using the most effective channels. Regularly monitor and report information on local employment and business growth. Encourage local TAFE and other registered training organisations to coordinate information on available local training and promote this information to local businesses. Maintain links on council's website and use the e-bulletin to promote training services job network services and community information services particularly targeting skills shortages. Maintain links on Council's website and use the e-bulletin to promote training services job network services and community information services particularly targeting skills shortages. Promote and support existing youth employment initiatives such as the Employment Expo and look for grant opportunities to fund new youth employment initiatives. Support Southern Sydney Business Enterprise Centre. Regularly scan for and document the range of grants available for small business development. Support Small Business Awards and seek expansion of the awards to promote 'Smart Biz' sustainable business practices. Provide quarterly report on partnership activities

STRONGER COMMUNITY

ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13

One of our most important jobs is to support the growth of a stronger community that reflects the aspirations of its residents and provides a standard of living that everyone can be proud of...

As a Council we tailor and target our programs and facilities to address the needs and wants of our residents and local businesses. We co-ordinate quality programs to meet our Access and Equity commitments and implement priority development projects across a range of areas include healthy communities, inclusive community events, and indoor and outdoor space for all residents across the City of Canterbury. Our Community Strategic Plan identifies three long-term aspirations that guide our efforts to build a stronger community. These aspirations are:

Embracing Diversity Health and Safety Access to Services Council’s work during financial year 2012-13 reflects these aspirations and confirms our commitment to ensuring a bright and fulfilling quality of life for local residents, now and into the future.

Local Demographics Our City has a population of almost 130,000 people, with residents from over 129 different countries. Almost half of our population were born overseas, with 45% of our population born in non-English speaking countries - 20% of all overseas born arrived in Australia within the last 5 years. The largest non-English speaking country of birth in the City of Canterbury was China, where 7.1% of the population, or 9,806 people, were born. The major differences between the countries of birth of the population in the City of Canterbury City and Greater Sydney were: • A larger percentage of people born in China (7.1% compared to 3.4%) • A larger percentage of people born in Lebanon (4.9% compared to 1.3%) • A larger percentage of people born in Greece (3.9% compared to 0.7%) • A larger percentage of people born in Bangladesh (3.0% compared to 0.4%)

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Between 2006 and 2011, the number of people born overseas increased by 5,162 or 8.5%, and the number of people from a non-English speaking background increased by 5,243 or 9.3%. The largest changes in birthplace countries of the population in this area between 2006 and 2011 were for those born in: • Bangladesh (+2,098 persons) • Nepal (+1,169 persons) • China (+1,088 persons) • India (+871 persons) The English proficiency of new settlers is on average much lower in Canterbury than in the Sydney statistical division. 14.7 % of people in our City who speak another language report difficulty with speaking English. Overall, 29.7% of persons spoke English only, compared with 62.2% for Greater Sydney. The face of Canterbury is constantly changing with more and more families from the Asia-Pacific region settling in the area. This has remained a general trend after the last two censuses. The Chinese community has outgrown the Lebanese and Greek communities which used to be the most predominant groups in Canterbury. Emerging dominant groups come from Bengali, Indian and Nepalese backgrounds. At the previous Census, the Department of Immigration settlement data, was showing that most settlers to this area came sponsored under the Family Reunion Program or were refugees and a significant proportion did not possess good English skills. However, since that time, there has been a significant increase in the numbers of skilled migrants settling in the area. People arriving from Nepal or Bangladesh for instance tend to arrive as students or skilled migrants rather than as refugees, however they are migrating from a country which is experiencing upheaval.

People arriving from India are mostly arriving as skilled migrants and possess good English skills. The challenge for Council in applying communication strategies to inform residents not just about our services but to consult with them in community languages and encourage greater participation in government still exists though due to other communities with a low proficiency in English. The following are the top ten countries of birth of CALD residents in our area: Country

Percentage among born overseas

China

7.1

Lebanon

4.9

Greece

3.9

Vietnam

3.1

Bangladesh

3.0

India

1.8

South Korea

1.7

Italy

1.7

Indonesia

1.5

New Zealand

1.4

Statement of Common Values City of Canterbury aims to foster a harmonious and co-operative community where a sense of community means all persons matter and all of us belong. City of Canterbury recognises mutual respect is important to developing a resilient community. We need to seek understanding through open and honest dialogue by listening to each other and accepting our differences. City of Canterbury promotes residents actively working together to deliver the best possible outcome for the community. By upholding these values, we will be able to build trust and hope within the community and to invest in the future.

44. CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

PARTICIPATION - ACCESS & DISABILITY Canterbury Connects: Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign

Access Audits of Council’s Community and Senior Centres

In September-October 2012, over 800 residents attended 30 different events coordinated by 12 community partners including Break Thru People Solutions, Canterbury Earlwood Caring Community Centre, Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre, Inner West Sydney Medicare Local; Metro MRC, NSW Institute of Psychiatry, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre - Boarding House Outreach Project, Riverwood Community Centre, Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Inc; Sydney Local Health District (Health Promotion), Transcultural Mental Health Centre and members of our Disability Access Committee and Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. Events included opportunities to learn about specific types of mental illness, support for carers, laughter yoga, as well as events for youth, seniors, children and families. Planning for the 2013 Campaign has 17 community partners planning activities and broadening its scope to include specific events for multicultural communities and an invitation to local schools to participate.

Access Audits of Council’s Community Centres (Carrington, CECAL, Punchbowl and Riverwood) and Council’s Senior Centres (Ashbury, Belmore, Earlwood and Lakemba) were completed. Discussions are underway with City Works to prioritise the actions identified.

Ron Rudder Awards International Day of People with Disabilities The Ron Rudder Community Access Awards commenced in 2003, at the recommendation of Council’s Disability Access Committee as a way to recognise International Day of Disabilities (3 December) within our City. The Ron Rudder Community Access Awards were created to reward outstanding efforts in providing access to community facilities and services for people with disabilities in our City of Canterbury. The Awards are presented in memory of a respected former committee member, Mr. Ron Rudder, who was hearing impaired and helped to found the organisation - Self Help for The Hard of Hearing, known as (SHHH), which voluntarily assists many local residents who have a hearing impairment. The 2012 Ron Rudder Community Access Awards were held on Monday 3 December.

Disability Access Committee Planning Day On 24 April 2013 the Disability Access Committee (DAC) Planning Day was held at Punchbowl Community Centre. At the Planning Day, members: • Shared what they hoped to achieve on the DAC (new members) or what they are most proud of (returning members). • Brainstormed what the DAC wanted to achieve and what sort of world is wanted for children, young people and adults with a disability in our City. • Brainstormed the gaps – about the work that the DAC is not yet doing and possible new projects. • Reviewed current activities to see if they align with what was wanted to be achieved. The day was a success and a range of new strategies developed which will be implemented in the 2013/14.

ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13

Community Safety Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2012-2015 The purpose of a Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan is to direct our community safety and crime prevention programs for the next three years. The Plan is a document that outlines Council’s commitment to community safety and improving the quality for life for residents. Our new Plan for 2012-015 was developed over the course of the year. The Plan was formally endorsed by Council in July 2012 and submitted to the Department of Attorney General and Justice for their endorsement as a Safer Community Compact. As a result of their endorsement, we are now eligible to apply for grant funding for the implementation of these strategies identified in our Plan. Our Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan 2012-15 focuses on two prominent crime categories in Canterbury City. The crimes identified in the Plan are Steal from Motor Vehicle and Malicious Damage (Graffiti). To identify these priority offences, extensive research, community consultation and collaboration with local stakeholders was conducted.

Operation Bounce Back round 9 The National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) provided Council with $35,000 in direct funding to implement the ninth round of Operation Bounce Back. The project aims to reduce car theft in Canterbury by providing 100 free immobilisers to residents who own a high risk vehicle. In addition, a variety of education materials were distributed throughout the community to raise awareness about car theft prevention.

Operation Car Safe 2 The NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice (DAGJ) provided Council with $56,668 in direct funding to implement Operation Car Safe 2. The project aimed to reduce car theft in Canterbury by providing 150 free immobilisers to residents who own a high risk vehicle.

Operation Car Safe 2 was implemented concurrently with Operation Bounce Back. Campsie Local Area Command provided data which identified that Motor Vehicle Theft remained stable across Canterbury Local Government Area throughout the implementation of Operation Car Safe 2. The project’s implementation stage began in May 2013, with press releases and educational material disseminated in the community. The immobiliser vouchers were disseminated to eligible residents in June 2013 – September 2013.

Smoke Alarm and Battery Replacement for the Elderly The SABRE (Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement for the Elderly) Program has been operating successfully in the City of Canterbury since June 2003. The program is a partnership between Council, NSW Fire Brigades, Canterbury City Community Centre and the NRMA. The Community Safety Committee has been a strong supporter of the program and has continued to fund its development. Since receiving our support and that of the NRMA, the program has seen the installation of 2059 smoke alarms and batteries to local residents.

Re-Establishment of Alcohol Free Zones The Local Government Act 1993, Sections 644, 644A, 644B, 644C and 646 provides legislative powers for local councils to establish alcohol free zones in NSW to promote the safe use of roads, footpaths and public car parks without interference from anti-social behaviour caused by public drinkers. We recognise that the excessive consumption of alcohol is often associated with anti-social behaviour and is a contributing factor to social disturbance. Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ) are an early intervention measure which aim to prevent the unsafe consumption of alcohol in public spaces. Accordingly, we have successfully utilised this legislative power to establish AFZ within our City to discourage

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SABRE Program for the elderly

anti-social behaviour and social disturbance which arises from the consumption of alcohol in some public spaces There are currently eight AFZ operating in our City which were due to expire in May 2013. As such, a review was undertaken with Campsie and Ashfield Local Area Commands and the community to ascertain the need to re-establish the AFZ. As no objections were received to the proposed Zones and both Local Area Commands supported the re-establishment of the Zones, all AFZ were re-established for a further 3 years.

Domestic Violence In 2007, the NSW Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) (previously the NSW Department of Community Services), funded the Canterbury and Bankstown Local Government Areas to develop a domestic violence education program. A committee consisting of representatives from both Councils as well as members of Bankstown and Canterbury Domestic Violence Liaison Committees was subsequently formed and the It’s Time to Talk program was developed. The original funding grant in 2007 from FACS has been fully expended in the development and implementation of a range of domestic violence initiatives. In order to enable the continuation of domestic violence programs in our community, the Committee sourced additional funding from various other agencies. We provide in-kind support to this Committee by way of attending regular meetings, providing advice on the needs of our community and developing and implementing programs.

The Impacts of Domestic Violence on Children Conference One of the initiatives of the Committee was an all-day conference on the ‘Impacts of Domestic Violence on Children’ which was held on Wednesday 20 February 2013 at Bankstown Sports Club. Our Mayor, Councillor Brian Robson officially welcomed participants and opened the conference proceedings. Topics covered included: • an overview of the Australian Domestic Family Violence Centre’s literature review on the impact of domestic violence on children; • using attachment theory to understand how domestic violence can affect children’s development • neuroscience – sequential development/trauma; • the impact of domestic violence on physical, emotional and social development; • laws protecting children; • recognising signs of domestic violence through play therapy; and • the impact of domestic violence on youth homelessness. The conference was attended by 136 participants which reinforces the need for ongoing learning and development opportunities in the area of domestic violence. The high numbers of attendees highlights the important role played by the It’s Time to Talk Committee in the provision of development opportunities for local service providers.

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Feedback from the attendees was very positive and highlighted the effectiveness of the conference in meeting the needs of community workers and providing them with up-to-date information on domestic violence issues.

Operation Lights Up From the information provided by the participants at the Community Safety Summit program, it was identified that a key safety issue in our City was lack of lighting around our railway stations and commuter car parks. This key issue was further investigated by our facilitators which identified that the lack of lighting was directly associated with residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s increased perception and fear of crime. Further to this, in a meeting with the Campsie Local Area Command in November 2012, the Police stated that assaults and robberies in the area around Lakemba Railway Station after dark continue to be a matter of concern for them and for local residents. They believe improved lighting in this area will assist in reducing the incidence of assault and robbery in this area. In response to these issues, on 28 June 2012 a Mayoral Minute resolved to allocate $10,000 funding to the Community Safety Committee to upgrade lighting around our railway stations and associated commuter car parks through the provision of a series of lighting audits by Campsie Local Area Command, our Crime Prevention Officer and Investigations Officer (Lighting). Subsequently, a series of lighting audits were also conducted at various Lakemba Commuter Car Parks. Based on the findings of the audits, a lighting upgrade was conducted at Railway Parade, Lakemba. The upgrade of lighting at Railway Parade, Lakemba is expected to increase visibility which in turn will reduce the incidence of situational and opportunistic crimes such as theft from person, robbery and possibly violent crimes.

Jubilee Reserve, Lakemba â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lighting Upgrade We received correspondence from Campsie Local Area Commander in October 2012 regarding concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour, including robbery, at Jubilee Reserve, Lakemba. It was considered that this behaviour was possibly being exacerbated by a lack of lighting in the reserve. In response to this correspondence, a safety inspection was conducted at Jubilee Reserve with a view to ascertaining

how the environment may be contributing to anti-social behaviour. During the inspection, it was noted that there is one light positioned in the middle of the reserve. The current lighting levels do not provide adequate illumination on the footpath which is a main thoroughfare for residents to and from Lakemba Railway station. Subsequently, the Community Safety Committee considered a report on the inspection and endorsed the recommendation to improve lighting at Jubilee Reserve, Lakemba by allocating $12,320 from the 2012-13 Community Safety budget for this project. The upgrade of lighting at Jubilee Reserve, Lakemba is expected to increase visibility which in turn will reduce the incidence of situational and opportunistic crimes such as theft from person, robbery and possibly violent crimes.

National Crime Prevention Fund On 3 May, 2013 the Department of Attorney General and Justice announced a funding opportunity known as the National Crime Prevention Fund. The purpose of this Fund is to provide financial assistance to address gang violence and street crime in areas that experience high crime rates compared to the rest of Australia. An analysis of crime data identified that our City experiences high rates of robbery in comparison to the rest of NSW. In 2010, the City of Canterbury was ranked 6th in New South Wales (NSW) for robbery (BOCSAR 2010). In comparison to previous years, the City of Canterbury was ranked 5th in 2006, 7th in 2008, and 9th in 2009 (BOCSAR 2010). Subsequently, robbery still remains a prevalent offence in our City. We submitted an application for funding based on the Anzac Mall Place Management Strategy which outlines the scope to reinvigorate the area by reopening the Mall to vehicular traffic. Crime Prevention through Environmental Design principles have been applied to the proposed design of the reopening of the Mall thus it is anticipated that by reopening the Mall levels of crime with particular reference to robbery will be reduced and perceptions of safety will increase. We received notification by the Department that our application was successful in receiving $500,000 (29% of the total cost for the re-design) funding for the re-design of Anzac Mall, Campsie. However, this funding has been put on hold due to the change of Government. We should be notified shortly of the new determination.

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Seniors Seniors Week 2013

Seniors Safety Talk

Council was involved in the planning and promotion of 23 events or activities held in the City between 17 and 24 March including free access to our Aquatic and Recreation Centres and a number of exercise classes, free health, exercise and technology-use workshops at Campsie Library, a bicycle ride to Brighton-le-Sands and an information expo at Centro, Roselands.

On 13 May 2013 a Safety Talk for Seniors was presented in partnership with police from Campsie Local Area Command with Korean language translation to approximately 100 residents at the Korean Society of Sydney Centre. The presentation included information on how to avoid theft, maximize personal safety when out in public and keep a household safe and secure.

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Senior Citizens Advisory Committee

A number of Council staff undertook training around planning and design principles that can help our City be more user-friendly for older residents. Following the training, a working group made up of training participants was established to consider how potential and upcoming projects can make it easier for local seniors get around, access services and enjoy their lives.

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Citizens Advisory Committee met in July and November 2012 and February and May 2013 to review the work that had been undertaken to address the needs and aspirations of older residents and to consider future initiatives that would benefit seniors. A Planning day was held in April 2013 to develop and prioritise strategies, initiatives and outcomes for seniors in 2013/14.

Use of Senior Citizens Centres

NSW Carers (Recognition) Act 2010

More than 40 seniors groups continued to meet and run activities in our senior citizen centres at Ashbury, Belmore, Earlwood, Lakemba and Riverwood. Council promoted these groups through online and paper directories. In May 2013 the groups were invited to consultation meetings to discuss how well the centres were meeting their needs and other ways in which Council could support their activities. An evaluation of the occupancy rates of the centres and the types of activities offered found that the centres were well utilized for a range of activities appropriate to the needs of older residents.

Council is committed to supporting carers both within our organisation and across our community. Our Capacity Development Officers have attended information sessions on the role Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play in supporting carers and have been active in promoting the NSW Carers Charter within Council. The Charter is now given due regard in the formation of relevant internal human resource policies.

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Young People Adolescent and Family Counsellor The Adolescent and Family Counsellor delivered counselling, case management, support services and referrals to 139 clients. Case management and counselling focused in many cases on family mediation and reconciliation between parents and young people which promoted positive changes in their relationships. Clients were helped to develop skills in managing anxiety, anger, depression and frustration in constructive ways.

Young Men’s Support Group The Young Men’s Support Group, established in August 2009 continued to flourish with young men engaging in a series of structured workshops. The Young Men’s Support group program included six ‘My Life, My Journey’ workshops at Belmore Youth Resource Centre which assisted participants to explore ways of being who they are and being true to their heritage while being part of and participating in Australian life. The ‘My Life, My Journey’ program was delivered in partnership with Campsie Police, and staff from Fusion Australia. This joint approach contributed to the success of these workshops. Staff developed rapport with the young men and this has enabled staff to refer some of the young people onto other services, such as housing assistance through Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service. The number of group participants increased from 13 to 23 from beginning to end of the program.

Cultural Exchange Camp Fourteen young people participated in a cultural exchange camp at Armidale in rural NSW which ran from 25 November to 1 December 2012. The camp provided participants with the opportunity to engage in a number of activities that foster motivation, build resilience, help build personal boundaries, build skills in team work, and foster a sense of belonging.

School’s Out Program The Youth Team in partnership with Campsie Police and Canterbury Bankstown Youth Service delivered the ‘School’s Out’ Program. The program consisted of fifteen interactive life management and personal development skills workshops delivered at three local schools namely, Canterbury Boys High School, Punchbowl Boys High School and Belmore Boys High School. A total of 244 students participated from these schools and the program explored topics on the sense of self, effective communication techniques, anger awareness, stress management, body image, men’s health, drugs and alcohol, sexual health and mental health. There was strong participation from young people, with many young people accessing services and programs that they previously were unaware of.

Learn to Swim and Learn to Surf Program The Learn to Swim Program was offered to young people who were newly arrived to the City of Canterbury. The main aims were: • increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport, recreation or structured physical activity in a sustainable manner; and • address barriers to participation in sport, recreation and structured physical activity. Seventeen young people participated in the Learn to Swim Program and subsequently many of them became involved in the school holiday programs. After the completion of the Learn to Swim program, participants were given the opportunity to engage in a two day Learn to Surf program. The aim of the program was to provide participants with skills in open water safety and the basic techniques required for surfing. A total of 16 young people attended the surfing program over the two days. Both programs allowed young people the opportunity to develop important skills in water safety. It also gave the young people an opportunity to network with other young people and further develop their social skills.

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School Holiday Program The City of Canterbury provides a subsidised School Holiday Program every school holiday period, for young people aged 12-18, who live, work or go to school in the City of Canterbury. Council has been delivering the holiday program in partnership with Riverwood Community Centre throughout 2013. The holiday program is a great way for young people to have fun while they are not at school and engage in safe low or no cost activities. The program has been successful in engaging young people over the school holidays with each period attracting an average of 250 young people across various activities. These include free drop in activities at the Belmore Youth Resource Centre such as dance competitions, cooking workshops and trivia. In addition, the Belmore Youth Resource Centre organised excursions, including Jamberoo, Taronga Zoo and swimming.

Start the Switch Summit The Start the Switch Summit was held on Tuesday 11 June, 2013 at Ashfield Town Hall. The purpose of the Summit was to engage young people in discussions regarding environmental issues at a local level. Furthermore, it was

anticipated that the Summit would enable young people to address the issues raised by developing localised strategies. Approximately 100 young people from various high schools within the Canterbury. Burwood, Ashfield and Canada Bay Local Government Areas attended the Summit.

Mental Health Month Mental Health Month is a state-wide initiative that is held in October each year. The purpose of this initiative is to encourage the community to talk about mental health and in doing so help to break down the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness face every day. As part of this initiative, a Fuel Your Mind event was held at Belmore Youth Resource Centre specifically targeting young people aged 12-24 years.

Drop In Services Our Youth Services Team offers a free drop in service at Belmore Youth Resource Centre on Wednesdays and at Lakemba Library on Fridays during the school term. This service provides young people with social activities in a safe and supported environment.

Enjoying the BYRC Drop-In service

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Be Active In Canterbury The Be Active in Canterbury program was a fitness program aimed at young people aged 12-24 years who live within the City of Canterbury. The main focus of the program was to: • increase participation in sporting activities, recreation or structured physical activity in a sustainable manner; • promote local sporting opportunities; • minimise the opportunity for young people to become involved in anti-social behaviours, through participation in sport; and • promote healthy, safe alternative to using alcohol and/or drugs. The program ran for ten weeks at the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre. The Youth Health nurse and the Health Promotion Officer from Youth Block Youth Health Service provided health checks which enabled the young people to be more aware of their own wellbeing and the consequences of not looking after themselves both physically and mentally. The program was well attended with 14 young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds attending the program.

Canterbury Youth Consultation Our Youth Services Team convened a Youth Consultation in February 2013. The purpose of the Youth Consultation was to identify areas of concern for young people within our City and to enable us and our youth service partners to respond through the provision of targeted programs and services. The youth consultation also forms part of our Community Strategic Planning process with outcomes incorporated into our Plan. Discussions at the Consultation were lively and a snap shot of key concerns, ideas and suggestions identified by participants is broken up into our Community Strategic Plan’s themes and presented below: Strategic Leadership • More youth consultations with different themes and hosted at different schools • Connecting with other schools through sports programs • Interschool music concert/fundraiser - unite and strengthen ties between local schools. Improving Council • School clean up days

• Better promotion of Council youth services • Ensure public toilets are safer and cleaner Attractive City • Increase number of Clean Up Australia Days • Allow for graffiti murals to be designed and displayed around the City • Develop an arts project for young people Sustainable Environment • Clean up the Cooks River • Use the internet to raise community awareness • The Cooks River is not safe at all areas - it needs to be fenced off at Ewen Park Stronger Community • Educate young people to become leaders • Break stereotypes of young people • Better awareness/tolerance regarding gay and lesbian communities. The recommendations from the Consultation will guide our youth programs over the next two years.

Intensive English Centre Excursions The Beverly Hills Intensive English Centre (IEC) offers newly arrived young people the opportunity to enrol in education with a strong focus on developing their English language skills. As part of this program, a key focus is on linking young people to local programs and support services. To achieve this, our Youth Services team offers students from IEC the opportunity to engage in structured activities at Belmore Youth Resource Centre. Approximately 45 young people attended the excursions to the Centre in 2012-13.

Canterbury Workers with Youth Network The Canterbury Workers with Youth Network (CWWYN) is a forum convened by our Youth Services team which aims to identify and address youth specific issues within the City of Canterbury. Furthermore, the forum provides an opportunity for local service providers to network, build and maintain relationships and attend training at a local level. The network is open to all youth services and youth related organisations across the City of Canterbury.

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Diversity in action Mental Health Workshops for CALD communities We worked with the Transcultural Mental Health Centre of NSW to deliver a Bengali Family Wellbeing Seminar jointly with three Bengali associations in October 2012. The seminar was attended by over 70 community members, mostly young parents, and was a part of the Canterbury Connects - Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign. In May 2013, also in partnership with the Transcultural Mental Health Centre of NSW, we delivered two train the trainer workshops for ten community leaders from Tongan, Samoan and Fijian backgrounds and for Bengali young mothers at our Emerging Communities Resource Centre at Lakemba Library. Topics covered included: awareness of general mental health disorders; essential referral pathways for people with mental illness; coping techniques for carers, community leaders and family members; main causes of domestic violence and its effects on family members; effective parenting; and gender issues in the Pacific Islander culture.

Multicultural Advisory Committee (MAC) Annual Planning Forum In February 2013 our Multicultural Advisory Committee held a Planning Forum setting key priorities for the Committee and Council in the coming year. The Forum discussed the needs and issues facing our diverse communities and planned strategies to address identified needs and issues.

Statement of Common Values (across diverse cultures and religions) One of the projects of the MAC Pan involved a workshop with committee members to develop the Statement of Common Values across diverse cultures and religions to be adopted by Council and promoted to foster community harmony and respect among local people. The full Statement of Common Values will appear in the up-dated Community Strategic Plan and Community Delivery Plan next year as

well as on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page and new website which will be completed in late 2013, and the staff Intranet. The Statement will be promoted in the Mayoral Column in November this year and included in staff induction training as of first quarter 2014. Finally, a poster with the Statement will be displayed in Council facilities.

Raising awareness of local Aboriginal heritage among CALD Communities Another of the projects from the MAC Plan involved development of an information handout about the First People of Australia and their local heritage for distribution to new residents at citizenship ceremonies and through community networks. This project involved representatives of the MAC Committee and Canterbury Aboriginal Advisory Group. The handout is now available in English, Arabic, Bengali and Chinese, and is being distributed at all citizenship ceremonies and to emerging CALD communities in the City of Canterbury.

Harmony Day Film Festival The 2013 Harmony Day was celebrated with a Colourfest Multicultural Film Festival. In total, 45 members of the general public and over 100 students from culturally and linguistically diverse background attended small group screening sessions at Campsie Library over the month of March. Additional screenings were also held in early April for more Library ESL classes.

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The Festival showcased nine short stories of culturally diverse Australians and generated discussion and positive messaging around diversity. The Colourfest Film Festival involved films being screened in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart and Launceston this year.

Refugee Week Celebration We supported the Canterbury Bankstown Migrant Interagency to organise a Refugee Week activity in accordance with our City Plan and our Refugee Welcome Zone in Canterbury policy. The Refugee Week activity was a launch of a DVD called “Resisting from Within” and was held on 27 June 2013 at Punchbowl Community Centre with Council support and involvement of over 100 residents and community workers.

Anne Latu Sikimeti Award for Multiculturalism In February 2013 Council established an award for service in the promotion of multiculturalism in the City of Canterbury. This award, named the Anne Latu Sikimeti Award for Multiculturalism, is in recognition of individuals, groups or organisations that foster cross-cultural co-operation and promote multicultural harmony. Anne Latu was a member of Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee for four years. Anne was responsible for the foundation of the Canterbury Harmony Group, which, using Harmony Day as its focus, aims to promote inclusiveness and collaboration in the Canterbury community. The Anne Latu Sikimeti Award for Multiculturalism was advertised jointly with other Council’s Community Awards in October 2013 and the Winner will be announced on 2014 Australia Day celebrations.

City of Canterbury Inter-faith Reference Group The City of Canterbury Inter-faith Reference Group was established by Council in February 2013. It involves religious leaders of the Anglican, Muslim, Greek Orthodox, and Uniting Church, Salvation Army and Catholic faiths and an Aboriginal Elder. The leaders have met quarterly during the year to engage in an open dialogue, discuss local issues and to foster on-going positive relations between diverse faiths in the City of Canterbury. The first initiative of the group is the Inter-faith Success Story Project. The project has been designed to position religious leaders as the public face of interfaith connectedness, story sharing about faith and respect and co-operation between people of different faith. Critical to the project is that the religious leaders from across the City of Canterbury who are members of the Inter-faith Reference Group, are seen to be promoting discussion and communication of inter-faith issues and stories with other groups and congregations.

Women’s Only Swimming Programs The success of women’s only swimming programs conducted by NSW Sport and Recreation at Roselands Aquatic Centre has continued this year. Since 2007, this program has been attracting women and girls from diverse cultural backgrounds and classes have been consistently booked out.

Language Aide Program Our Language Aides, who speak nine community languages including: Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese have assisted our customer service staff and our field officers in dealing with non-English speaking residents and customers on 1701 occasions over the past year. We are proud to offer this service to our residents and ratepayers.

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Canterbury Emerging Communities Resource Centre (ECRC) The Emerging Communities Resource Centre (ECRC) was established in 2010 in a room of the Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre/Lakemba Library building. The Centre provides a space for new and emerging communities to grow and develop. The Emerging Communities Resource Centre has been in operation for two years and has achieved significant outcomes for the tenant groups in terms of building their capacity, resourcefulness and skills.

Some of the programs provided were delivered by Council and some by our community partners. In 2013, 15 information sessions, two train-the-trainer workshops on mental health, a parenting program for teenage mothers from Sierra Leone and one child care course were delivered to groups which use the ECRC facilities. Free key board classes, various board and youth group meetings, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counselling and information and referral services have also been provided at the Centre.

55. RECREATION

One of the great things about the City of Canterbury is the range of recreational activities that can keep residents of all ages active, healthy and living life to its fullest… Health and Fitness The Fitness services at the Centres saw over 68,800 attendances across the last year. Participants enjoyed the benefits of our exercise programs in the gym and cardio room, through fitness and aquarobic classes and group bookings. The new weights equipment in the gym has been accepted well. People are finding it very easy to use. Various promotional strategies were delivered throughout the year, continuing to attract new members to the Centres and retaining our current members. Launches for the new music and choreography for the Les Mills BodyPump, BodyStep and BodyAttack programs were held every three months and continue to be our most popular fitness class. Theses launches are very well attended and help to inspire both instructors and members, keeping the workouts fun and fresh. Pilates and Yoga classes have proved extremely popular with over 3000 people attending these classes over the financial year. We hold three Yoga and three Pilates classes per week. Membership specials were run throughout the year to try to bring in new business, as well as bring back clients who had not had a membership for a while. These were all very successful. The ‘Beat It’ exercise program was also highly successful, supported by the Diabetes Australia Council this program has continued to run at the CAFC throughout 2012-13. The classes operate three times per week and participants benefit much from the class through weight loss, strength building, better balance (which decreases the risk of falls), improved flexibility and an increased quality of life by helping to control diabetes.

Morris Iemma Indoor Sport Centre The Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre (MIISC) is managed and operated on Council’s behalf by the YMCA of Sydney (The Y). So far The Y’s contribution in delivering the MIISC has been pivotal to our community and is supported by

the great feedback that we have been receiving from the community. The YMCA, Youth Program re-launched its timetable in April with an amazing response. Over 200 participants are now enrolled as members and attendances are reaching 200 per week. This program is based around a variety of activities to suit all ages, abilities and interest. The ‘Get out, Be Active’ initiative commenced in 2013. It is for local youth to attend physical activity once per week funded by the City of Canterbury and run by the YMCA. Canterbury Bulldogs players attended the program to participate in the program as well as interact with the kids. This financial year, MIISC was also successful in receiving $30,000 funding through the State Governments Community Building Partnerships Program. The funding has been used to construct an indoor play centre for young children. MIISC has performed extremely well as a healthy community asset and our partnership with the YMCA continues to present many other unanticipated outcomes across a range of areas for Council. The Y’s ability to adapt to the needs of the community with an inclusive approach for community and particularly families is a valued asset in the partnership between the YMCA and City of Canterbury.

Swim School The Swim School’s programs continue to expand and grow in both of our aquatic facilities. In the past year over 165,000 attendances were attributable to our Swim School’s programming, ranging from infants in baby beginners classes and older school students up to advanced squad level swimmers. All attendees participate in sessions each week under the instruction of our well trained Swim and Squad Coach staff. While Learn to Swim (LTS) experienced some minor growth general, an approximate 4% increase in numbers was particularly seen at CAFC. The Swim Squads have also seen an increase in attendance, specifically at the RAC with numbers increasing by approximately 4% as well in this reporting period.

ACTIVE CANTERBURY TOGETHER The City of Canterbury was successful in obtaining third phase funding through the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing funded Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI). Our project is called Active Canterbury Together (ACT). The project commenced March 2012 and will continue to run until 30 June 2014. The HCI predominantly targets adults not in the paid workforce, and who are at risk of developing chronic disease. The ACT Project Reference Group continued to meet regularly over the 2012-13 financial year to assist with the development of the project and provide expert advice and links to the target groups. Our reference groups consists of representatives from within Council, Sydney Local Health District, YMCA, Cancer Council NSW, Inner West Sydney Medicare Local, NSW Sport & Recreation, Canterbury City Community Centre, Lakemba/Wiley Park School as Community Centre, Punchbowl School as Community Centre, Canterbury Multicultural Aged and Disability Support Services and Riverwood Community Centre. The ACT project is comprised of 4 National programs (HEAL, Beat It, Heartmoves and Heart Foundation Walking) and local programs including cooking programs, family games days, Stepping On, Brightside and a variety of exercise classes, below is an overview of what was delivered in the 2012-13 financial year:

HEAL 2 Women’s only HEAL programs were delivered at the Canterbury City Community Centre; further programs for residents will be delivered in the 2013-14 financial year. Heart Foundation Walking We had 5 local groups active in the 2012-13 financial year and one dementia walking group with St Basil’s at Lakemba Beat It and Heartmoves classes are scheduled to commence in the 2013-14 financial year.

Cooking classes Richmond PRA and the Islamic Women’s Welfare Association were supported to establish community kitchens which brings together community members to learn about food, budgeting and menu planning whilst enjoying preparing and eating a meal together

We are working with TAFE SWSi to establish the Eat Well & Tell program, which is based on the Illawarra’s Stir It Up project. This project will commence in the 2013-14 financial year

Family Games Days Council supported the Riverwood Community Centre’s Information Carnival – Family Games Day in May 2013. The day attracted approximately 100 people (adults and children) who were treated to a range of healthy food options, activities for adults and children to try and information stalls providing resources to support health and healthy living.

Stepping On Council supported Canterbury Multicultural Aged and Disability Support Services (CMADSS) in delivering two pilot programs of the Stepping On program to Greek and Italian community members. Stepping on is a falls prevention program aimed at seniors, designed to build knowledge, strength and confidence to remain independent at home. We will be working with more community groups in 2013-14 financial year to target other CALD populations

Canterbury Community Harvest 3 pilot programs of Canterbury Community Harvest were delivered in the 2012-13 financial year with Lakemba SaCC, Muslim Women’s Association and Metro MRC. Participants learnt how to grow their own herbs and vegies in confined spaces, manage pests without chemicals and plant rotation to ensure sustainability of their gardens. More programs are planned for spring 2013.

Brightside The Brightside Mental Health and Well-being program is a 60 day customised individual exercise and weekly group exercise program aimed at people over 18 years living with a mental illness. The program is delivered at the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre by the YMCA and is supported by ACT funding to target CALD groups within the City of Canterbury. A variety of exercise classes, installation of outdoor exercise equipment and the Eat Well & Tell program will all commence delivery in 2013-14 financial year.

57. COMMUNITY GRANTS

As part of our commitment to supporting local organisations building community, we provided financial assistance under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 during 2012-13 as follows: Organisation 2nd Canterbury (St Pauls) Scouts Ashbury Tai Chi & Social Group Inc Asian Youth and Culture Council Australia Day Botany Bay Regatta

Amount 1,000 500 1,700

Organisation Domestic Animal Birth Control Society

Amount 500

Earlwood & District Chamber of Commerce

2,000

Evergreen Senior Koreans Association

1,300

750

Fusion Sydney South Youth Services

2,000

Australian Breastfeeding Association

1,000

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

2,000

Australian Islamic Mission Inc

1,665

Greek Welfare Centre

1,500

Australian Korean Welfare Association

1,800

Guthi Australia Incorporated

500

Bangladesh Community Council Inc

2,000

Handital NSW Inc

450

Bankstown Giants Police Football

1,500

Horizon Theatre Co Limited

Campsie Cultural Centre Inc

1,100

Horizon Theatre Company Limited

950

Campsie RSL

1,909

Hurstville City Council

236

Ishtiaq Hussain

250

Campsie-Kingsgrove Probus Club Canterbury Childrens Cottage Canterbury City Branch, NSW Justices Canterbury City Community Centre Canterbury City Computer Club for Senior

400 1,000 500 12,000 1,000

Canterbury Community Childcare Centre

900

Canterbury Community Childcare Centre Canterbury Community Drug Action

Islamic Womens Welfare Centre Justin Dela Cruz Koorana Child & Family Services Inc Koori Kids

1,000

2,000 250 40,300 364

Korean Hibiscus Society Australia Inc

1,300

17,055

The Korean Society of Sydney Australia

2,550

5,000

Krosswerdz (Community Programs)

1,500

Canterbury Community Hub Inc

1,700

Lakemba Star (Senior's Group Inc)

350

Canterbury Earlwood Caring Assoc Ltd

2,000

Local Government NSW

133

Canterbury Multicultural Aged

800

Marcus Loi

250

Canterbury SES

2,000

Metro Migrant Resource Centre Inc

3,200

CARES

3,000

Mission Australia

2,000

Central Sydney South Tenant

2,550

National Rugby League Limited

4,000

Children's Festival Org. Inc

1,200

Nepalese Indigenous Nationalities Forum

1,200

Chinese Australian Services Society Ltd

1,050

Playgroup NSW

2,000

Chinese Parents Association Co.As.It Connor Bolger Cooks River Valley Association Croydon Park Chamber of Commerce

960

Punchbowl Uniting Church

525

Rangdhanu Aus-Bangla Culture Society

2,000

Recreation, Sports & Aquatics Club RSAC

2,000

1,000

Riverwood Community Centre

17,200

2,300

Riverwood Legion & Community Club

2,000 500

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Amount

Riverwood Squadron

2,500

Rotary Club of Campsie

1,835

Sathya Sai Baba Organisation Senior Italian Australian Community Shafaq Arif Jaffery

350 1,800 250

SHARE (SMR) Inc

1,000

Special Olympics Australia Sydney

2,000

Sports Taekwondo New South Wales St John's Campsie ESL Classes

750 300

St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church

2,300

Sudanese African Women's Association

1,900

Sydney Korean Senior Citizens Society

900

Sydney Women's Counselling Centre

5,000

The Inner Western Circle Inc

2,000

The Salvation Army Australian

420

Theatre Organ Society of Australia Inc

2,700

Tripoli and Mena Association

1,950

United Muslim Women Association Inc

2,000

United Pontian Benevolent Brotherhood

1,000

Vietnamese Seniors Assoc Canterbury Inc

2,000

War Widows Guild of Aust NSW Ltd Wheelchairs for Kids Inc

500 500

Wolli Creek Preservation Society Inc

1,000

Woman's Place

1,600

X-Ray Theatre

1,700

YMCA of Sydney

950

Rental Subsidy - Canterbury City Community Centre

18,351

Rental Subsidy - Canterbury Earlwood Caring Association

27,300

Grand Total

254,526

59. LIBRARY SERVICES

Our libraries at Campsie, Earlwood, Riverwood and Lakemba are busy vibrant spaces with a focus on lifelong learning. Whilst our books, dvds and music are ever popular, people come through our doors every day to read papers, use computers and attend programs or classes. They also come for the social engagement aspect – to be with other people…

Over the past year the City of Canterbury Library Service had 734,060 visitors and loaned 679,027 items. It was a huge year for programs and events with attendance over more than 29,000 across our 4 libraries.

Innovative Projects We’re very proud of the level of innovation within our libraries and are continually fine tuning what we do to reflect changing community needs. In the past year two programs have particularly stood out. Youth @ Canterbury Project involved the employment of a 6 month full time Youth Officer position to engage with youth services in the area and help develop a sustainable youth program for both Lakemba and Campsie Libraries. This success of this project has been remarkable with over 2500 young people attending 54 programs in just 5 months. These programs included a weekly drop in at Lakemba and Campsie Libraries, Hip Hop dance classes and book group, youth health information workshops, a short film workshop and youth-led events. This project is continuing. Digital Canterbury is an innovative and overwhelmingly successful project made possible through grant funding. We now have iPad’s and Samsung Galaxy tablets available for loan to library members over the age of 16 years. This is possibly a world first we believe as the iPads and tablets come preloaded with apps but people borrowing them can also download their own apps on to them. We also offer regular training sessions to library members. The aim is to put new technology in the hands of as many people as possible and make them comfortable with it.

Sharing a love of reading Our libraries continue to play an active role in promoting a love of reading through a rich variety of programs. No one is too young to be introduced to the joys of storytelling and reading. Baby Bounce, Rhyme Time and Preschool story time cater for our youngest library users whilst our Author Talks and Book Groups are popular with adults and young people. Monthly book group meetings are held at each of our four libraries and are available for Chinese as well as English speakers. Our National Year of Reading program continued in the first half of the year and included author talks from Richard Glover, Indira Naidoo, Debra Adelaide and Anita Heiss. A number of themed workshops were held including a panel session entitled “Is the Book Dead?” which held a lively discussion about eBooks. The Library also participated in the Reading Hour with Nadia Wheatley presenting her work to an active audience. To end the National Year of Reading, staff dressed up as their favourite book character and our patrons had the opportunity to come and meet them. As the popularity of eBooks continues to grow, we are excited that we were able to add eBooks to our growing eLibrary this year. Many sought after titles such as the new Tim Winton novel Eyrie are available and the popular BorrowBox app makes it very easy for people to download both ebooks and talking books onto their tables, iPads and smart phones.

Technology and Social Media The Digital Canterbury project was a main focus this year. The Library has 48 tablets for loan and this have been very popular with our community. Two 50 inch touch screens were also purchased as part of this grant which have been used for interactive displays as well as by our Children’s and Youth Department for their programs. A new self-check unit was installed at Lakemba Library enabling patrons to borrow items with more privacy and freeing up staff time to assist with enquiries. Two youth Facebook pages were launched, one for Lakemba and one for Campsie. These are an excellent means of communicating library events, programs and information and both have been gathering a large number of likes and friends. The Library’s other social media pages continue to do well. We launched a community history wiki called Canterbury Commons whereby anyone can continue to add information to the site. The wiki was launched by the now retired Senior Curator of the Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales, Paul Brunton and won a Highly Commended award in the National Trust Heritage Awards 2013.

Life Long Learning Services to our multicultural community continue to be popular. We held 25 information sessions in community languages on topics ranging from tax help, to how gambling can affect you and cancer prevention. Over 490 members of the community attended these talks across our branches. Our English Language classes at Campsie and Lakemba Libraries were held 204 times and attendance reached 3351. Our Children’s and Youth team, along with branch staff, continue to amaze with the wide range of creative and

interesting programs and activities they provide for young people in our area. There were 7,443 children attending preschool storytime programs over the year, which is an indication that the library continues to provide this much needed and enjoyable service. Throughout the year our holiday and after school programs have continued to be popular and have included activities such as Murphy’s Puppet Show, Bingo, Summer Reading Club and craft activities. The Children’s and Youth staff have begun a weekly youth drop-in called “Chillzone” at Campsie Library which has been very popular with young people aged 12-15 years. Seniors Week was again very successful with our libraries offering variety of activities for active seniors including Tai Chi, Laughter Workshops, computer training and a healthy ageing talk on how to prevent falls. The Library was involved in Canterbury Connects, the Mental Health and Wellbeing campaign promoting positive health initiatives. The Library held a serious of talks on how to keep your mind and body healthy and active. Our author talk program has included visits from Robin de Crespigny who spoke about her book The People Smuggler; Sandy Brocking talking about her book How to Think Smart and Lose Weight; and one of our local authors, Stephanie Gainnis. Our Celebrating Cultures program held an event this year celebrating Indonesian Culture. This included traditional dances, a fashion display of indigenous costumes and delicious food. Indonesian is a fast growing community in the Lakemba area with this language group making up around 2.1% of our total membership. Mobile Phone training brings local high school students together with seniors who want to learn how to use mobile and smart phones. It’s a one on one situation and students and seniors alike get something very special from this.

61. CHILDREN’S SERVICES

A key objective in our City Plan is the provision of high quality services for children aged from birth to 12 years. We provide many different types of services, including children’s centres (long day care), occasional care, family day care, outside school hours care, and an early childhood intervention (speech pathology) service…

Our children’s centres at Earlwood, Hurlstone Park and Lakemba cater for 40 children each day, while Punchbowl caters for up to 48 per day, with an average total of 262 children. This financial year Canterbury Family Day Care had an average of 393 children attending, and Carrington Occasional Care had an average of 118 children per quarter. Before School Care at Clemton Park had an average of 28 children, After School Care at Clemton Park and Lakemba had a total average of 58 children, and Vacation Care at Clemton Park, Lakemba and Belmore North had a total average of 105 children attending. Our Speech pathologists worked with a total 104 children during the year. Three of our services underwent assessment according to the Education and Care Services National Regulations and Quality Standards. Two of these, Earlwood Children’s Centre and Punchbowl Children’s Centre were awarded Exceeding National Quality Standards. The process is more challenging and complex with Family Day Care, and our scheme was awarded Working Towards National Quality Standards. All staff across all our children’s services, and including our family day care educators, have tertiary qualifications in early childhood education and care or in middle childhood programs, according to regulatory requirements due to commence January 2014. In order to cater for the increased staff requirements under lower ratios of 1:5 for 2 to 3 year olds in 2016, we have continued the gradual implementation of higher fees for our children’s centres. The ratio in family day care is due to change from 1:5 to 1:4 in January 2014, and our scheme has been consulting and working with educators and families to plan for implementation of this change. Work on building Canterbury as a Child Friendly City has continued this year. With the support of two Social Work students from Sydney University, research has begun in order to source ample information for the development of a State of Canterbury’s Children Report. As well as researching available statistical data, we have used surveys and focus groups to consult with the local community, including children and young people, families, and service providers. The report will be finalized in the next year and will help inform Council of where changes need to be made in upholding the rights of children and what else needs to be achieved for us to attain Child Friendly City status. An important part of the delivery of our children’s services is raising awareness of the issues facing children of all ages. We are proud to be a partner with National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) to support their efforts to raise awareness of child abuse and neglect and to keep children safe from harm. To recognise this all of our children’s services participated in National Child Protection Week, promoting the week

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Family Day Care, Campsie

with families, providing information about NAPCAN, Child Protection Week, children’s rights and keeping children safe. Sustainability is a significant factor in today’s climate and as such is also a key area in the national Quality Standards for children’s services. Our services continue to work on raising awareness of sustainability issues among staff , families and children, as well as improving our environment through activities such as recycling, saving water & energy, planting vegetable and herb gardens. A significant goal in our operating plan relates to working with Aboriginal children and families, ensuring our services are welcoming and inclusive of families from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background. We will continue to work with the Aboriginal Advisory Committee on this goal, as part of an ongoing plan for professional learning for staff and for important changes to our service programs. Literacy plays a significant role in our curriculum, with children learning about print and developing an appreciation for reading. All of our children’s services participate in National Simultaneous Storytime, where the same book is read to children at the same time right across the country. This is a fun way of acknowledging the importance of books in children’s lives.

Our Children’s Centres provide a transition to school program for children moving into kindergarten after their time with us. We have a strong partnership with local schools and during the year, children make several visits to local schools and participate in school readiness programs. We also hold school expos with local Principals providing information on school readiness for families in our centres. Some of our services hold “graduation” ceremonies for the children moving into a school environment to farewell them and acknowledge their learning while attending our services. Children attending our services are fortunate to have the opportunity to enhance their learning through excursions to a wide range of places of interest and also through visitors that bring extra experiences to the centres. Excursions usually reflect the learning themes and activities that are in the curriculum for the children and that relate to current areas of interest. Visitors to the centres include artists, musicians, animal keepers and the very popular local fire brigades. Our Early Childhood Intervention Service provides assistance to children with disabilities, in particular with speech and language delays or disorders, and their families. Two speech pathologists provide an itinerant early childhood intervention service within the City.

63. COMMUNITY EVENTS

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With one of the most diverse communities in Australia, we have much to celebrate and be proud of in the City of Canterbury. We embrace our diversity and provide community festivals and events to highlight our cultural diversity, town centres, unique shops, restaurants and businesses, as well as community spirit, talent, and creativity…

Our festivals and events are built on the values of: peace, unity and respect and promote community harmony, understanding and tolerance. Over 30,000 people enjoyed the best of Lakemba has to offer - great food, entertainment, culture and people at our 2012 Haldon Street Festival. The festival, now in its 13th year, starts with a great community street parade featuring over 20 groups and over 150 people and is a chance for non-residents to discover what a hidden treasure Lakemba is, with some of the best Arabic restaurants and shops in all of Sydney. The Haldon Street Festival provides an opportunity for community groups and schools to perform cultural dances, songs and music on stage, and we have also introduced a ‘Canterbury’s Hidden’ segment to expose budding performers to the entertainment industry and a live supportive and engaging audience. With three stages of entertainment, free rides for kids and 96 stalls – the Haldon Street Festival is always a great day - colourful, vibrant and exotic – just like the people of Lakemba. Our Campsie Food Festival, now in its thirteenth year, keeps getting bigger and better, and the range of mouth-watering food on offer is second to none. However, it’s not all about eating, it’s also about learning how to cook and prepare food, and doing it sustainably. The 2013 Campsie Food Festival saw 20,000 Sydneysiders swarmed on Beamish Street, lined with over 60 food stalls to excite all five senses with so many things to see, smell, touch, taste and hear. Whilst the Campsie Food Festival focuses on food, it is also a family fun day with Lion dancing, a sideshow alley with free rides, and we featured local entertainment plus three great big brass bands. Sports fans were also in luck this year with a visit from AFC Asia Cup, the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs. To recognise the efforts of resident in beautifying our City, our established Spring Garden Competition acknowledges the pride, dedication and joy people get in gardening their homes and community gardens. Our Earlwood Village Festival continued to celebrate of the unique charm and character of this bustling suburb. The Festival plays host to local bands, dancers and performers, amusement rides, entertainment and international cuisine, and reflects the quintessential Earlwood character. Earlwood is one of the most bustling, thriving town centres in our City of Canterbury. Its reputation is second to none for long-established, high-quality, boutique small businesses and retailers, which reflect our diverse, flamboyant and enthusiastic community.

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Enjoying Carols in the Park 2012

Our Carols in the Park event heralds the festive season, with so many people coming together for such an uplifting occasion, supporting our community and dazzled by wonderful performers and a special guest appearance from Santa! This event leads into our Volunteers Thank You party and Australia Day celebrations which reflect on the rich history of our great country and remember the efforts of those pioneers who helped build this nation, and those who continue to make it great by devoting their time to help others making our City a great place to live and work. Our Citizen of the Year recipients are formally recognised the evening before Australia Day in conjunction with our annual volunteers thank you party and citizenship ceremony.

66. Priority projects

Priority project Implement Active Canterbury Together (ACT) project.

Status Beat It commenced in June in partnership with the Greek Orthodox Communities of NSW Ltd. HEAL commenced in June in partnership with HealthPacMedical Centre Campsie. A Women’s HEAL program was delivered in partnership with Canterbury City Community Centre. A pilot site for the Heart Foundation Walking Active Body Active Brain project was established at St Basil’s Lakemba. An agreement was established to deliver the HEAL program with CECAL, commencing July, and we have 5 Heart Foundation Walking programs being delivered across the Canterbury area. An Italian Stepping On program was delivered in partnership with CMADSS in May and June; - an over 55s Women’s Exercise group commenced in partnership with the Greek Orthodox Communities of NSW Ltd. Community Kitchens are being delivered with Richmond PRA (Belfield) and Islamic Women’s Welfare Association (Lakemba); - agreements have been drafted to deliver Women’s only Yoga program’s at Riverwood and Lakemba with local trainers.

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Priority project

Status

Partner with mental health agencies to conduct a Mental Health and Well-being.

September 2012 saw the beginning of a 2 month Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign Canterbury Connects. The launch by the Mayor of the City of Canterbury was quickly followed by a series of 30 workshops, activities and information sessions held across Canterbury. The Campaign was supported by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Steering Committee, comprising 11 mental health and local organisations, and representatives of the Disability Access and Senior Citizens Advisory Committees. Planning for the October 2013 Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign has commenced.

New playground, and amenities, at Rotary Park, Skatepark entrance work at Salt Pan Creek Reserve.

Works on the new playground, refurbishment of the amenities block at the Rotary Park, and Skatepark entrance works at Salt Pan Creek Reserve, have been completed.

Floodlighting in Ewen Park and Rosedale Reserve, new soccer/ football fields at Beaman Park

Installation of floodlighting at Ewen Park has been completed, as has playing field drainage work at Beaman Park.

Repairs and upgrades to buildings including: Lakemba Womens Rest Centre, and Hurlstone Park, Earlwood and Punchbowl Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centres.

Works at Earlwood, Punchbowl and Hurlstone Park Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centres have been completed.

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Priority project

Status

Design and implement mobile technology classes and implement Technology Club as part of Digital Canterbury project.

Digital Canterbury, a grant funded project enabling the lending of iPads and Android tablets was launched at the end of March and has built upon its initial success. Demand for the mobile devices is enormous and tied in with the project, mobile technology classes and the weekly technology support group - Dig-it-all have also commenced. A fiction eBook collection was introduced with almost 2,000 titles available for loan. This complements the eAudio collection which has been in place for 18 months. We also launched our local history wiki, Canterbury Commons. This wiki was created in-house by our own staff and has received much acclaim. It recently received â&#x20AC;&#x153;highly commendedâ&#x20AC;? in the National Trust Heritage Awards. It is regularly added to by members of our local community as well as those further afield. People who have an interest in and knowledge of Canterbury and its history have expanded the content on the wiki and helped make it a valuable resource.

Establish a partnership with TAFE NSW to explore opportunities for vocational services in THE Canterbury LGA.

A strong partnership with South West Sydney Institute TAFE has been established, and further refinement of three projects forming our Partnership Agreement has been undertaken. The three projects in train are: Disengaged young people in the Lakemba area, Community Kitchens and Skilled Migrants.

69. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Long Term Goal 2.1 Embracing Diversity Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Community event coordination - facilitated 9 major community events Citizenship ceremonies - naturalised 1,603 people Local Heritage and Culture - 340 attendees at 5 programs

Initiatives completed: Support a Refugee Week initiative with community partners Provide support to the Steering Committee of Emerging Communities Resource Centre at Lakemba. Co-ordinate implementation of the Two Valley Trail Reconciliation Walk or another initiative of Canterbury Aboriginal Advisory Group. Explore community partnerships and funding opportunities to support operations of Emerging Communities Resource Centre Continue to undertake schools Expo forums and visits to schools to promote services and maintain connections. Organise Volunteers Thank You Party Organise Financial Assistance Program Cheque Presentation Review and update the Events Manual. Implement Digital Media Award and exhibition for young people in Canterbury. Investigate and report on revised Heritage Study consultation strategy Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Enhance community harmony by facilitating a diverse range of innovative projects Multicultural Advisory committee projects implemented (% of identified)

100%

90%

Aboriginal Advisory Group projects implemented (% of identified)

100%

90%

Strategy: Improve meaningful connections between childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services agencies and schools Agency/community meetings attended by our staff (interagency network child protection schools as community centres connect advisory group)

Strategy: Our Libraries facilitate programs and events which promote the richness of Canterburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural diversity heritage and identity. Number of "Celebrating Cultures" and Heritage events (year to date)

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Long Term Goal 2.2 Health & Safety Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Parks and reserves maintenance – completed 14,421 jobs Tennis court maintenance – completed 229 jobs Swim school – conducted 2,500 swim school lessons Fitness programs – conducted 872 classes Seasonal and casual bookings of parks and facilities – facilitated 1,877 bookings Sporting Fields Advisory Committee – supported 1 meeting LEMC – supported 3 meetings Dividing fences – 39 shared cost of fencing applications. Safety inspections – 41 safety inspections conducted. Project Sabre – provided 99 fire alarms and batteries to residents Baby capsule hire – hired out 41 baby capsules Community Safety DA assessments – assessed 42 applications Community Services Graffiti Program – cleaned 201 sites Unauthorised building investigations – responded to 313 inquiries Environmental health incidents– investigated 747 incidents Water cooling tower inspections – conducted 17 inspections Food business inspections – conducted 829 inspections Immunisation program – immunised 1,376 children Other regulated business inspections – conducted 58 inspections School parking enforcement – conducted 312 school zone patrols Animal control – conducted 27 animal control inspections, impounded 338 animals Parking enforcement – inspected 315 parking areas General enforcement – dealt with 1,821 issues

Initiatives completed: Establish the Canterbury Healthy Active Together Project Reference Group Deliver Beat It HEAL Heartmoves and Heart Foundation Walking National Programs in partnership with local stakeholder agencies Deliver local programs in partnership with stakeholder agencies Deliver training to local residents for specified healthy lifestyle programs Develop and implement integrated quarterly in-service training program for Aquatic Centres staff Conduct a Royal Life Saving NSW Pool Safety Assessment at Canterbury & Roselands Partner with RLSSA NSW to deliver water safety promotion and education programs Implement the outcomes of the Aquatic Centres Review and strategic approach to the delivery of facilities and services Develop and implement staff customer service training program for all permanent staff at Aquatic Centres

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Initiatives completed: Develop policy and procedure for the recruitment of appropriately trained staff that have values and behaviour sets that align with the new strategic approach Develop maintenance repair and asset improvement schedule for both centres in partnership with City Works Conduct an annual review and report on aquatic centre operations visitations and community consultation feedback Establish a cross functional steering group to oversee the implementation of the Strategic Recreation Plan Conduct promotion throughout schools within Canterbury to increase Learn to Swim Schools program at both Roselands & Canterbury. Prepare a Flood Risk Management Strategy for the Salt Pan Creek and Cooks River. Review procedure for assessing fencing applications and update as required. Undertake U Turns 4 Youth project Undertake Operation Bounce Back Conduct WimSwim Program in conjunction with NSW Dept of Sport and Recreation Maintain readiness to respond to major public health incidents and respond as necessary. Review policies for Regulatory Services including Companion Animals Parking Enforcement Street Vending and Backyard Pools. Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Provide safe accessible and attractive aquatic facilities and programs for residents and visitors to the City that support health fitness water safety and recreation Annual attendance - Canterbury Centre

165,000

144,000

Annual attendance - Roselands Centre

182,000

180,000

Number of incidents of non compliance and vandalism at centres.

Number of user groups in Senior Citizens Centres and Carrington Centre including casual hirers

Proportion of eligible groups able to access Senior Citizen and Carrington Centres as needed

100%

90%

Strategy: Facilitate the hire of council parks sportsgrounds and facilities

Strategy: Design fitness and recreation programs that meet the needs of the diverse range of user groups Annual fitness program attendance - Canterbury

22,000

13,000

Annual fitness program attendance per month - Roselands

1,000

Annual learn to swim enrolments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canterbury

3,900

2,400

Annual learn to swim enrolments - Roselands

8,400

8,000

Schools swim attendance - Canterbury

300

600

Schools swim attendance - Roselands

2,200

1,500

Strategy: Enhance community health and safety by facilitating a diverse range of innovative projects. Number of reported motor vehicle thefts

800

Number of reported robberies

400

Number of youth and family counselling sessions

142

100%

90%

Community Safety Committee projects implemented

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Target

Status

Strategy: Facilitate improvements in environmental health and safety outcomes for the diverse Canterbury community through education and administration of regulatory requirements Water cooling towers requiring re-inspection

12%

10%

Food businesses non-compliant on first inspection

18%

10%

Proportion of other regulated businesses non-compliant on first inspection

38%

10%

Strategy: Provide community parking patrol and ranger services for the Canterbury community Enforcement responses as a proportion of population

0.50%

1.00%

Long Term Goal 2.3 Access to facilities and services Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Community bus coordination – facilitated 456 bookings Belmore Youth Resource Centre – 2,917 young people utilising BYRC programs Disability Access inspections – conducted 68 inspections Aboriginal advisory group meeting support - facilitated 5 meetings Language aide program – provided 2,308 instances of language aide support Libraries - Lending – lent 679,106 Items from collections Libraries - Collections – 24,407 items acquired Family day care – provided 300 places Occasional care – provided 28 places Outside school hours care - provided 250 places Early childhood intervention service - supported 63 children Early Learning Centres – provided 168 places Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - Children and Young Adults – 20,571 attendees to 747 programs Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - CALD communities – 6,407 attendees to 301 programs Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - Seniors and People with a Disability - 410 attendees to 38 programs Library Life Long Learning and Recreation Programs - General Adult – 1,544 attendees to 113 programs

Initiatives completed: Seek funding to expand/enhance the infrastructure at BYRC to provide a broader range of recreation programs for young people Continue to implement the outcomes of the 2006 community facilities study particularly reports in accordance with the schedule therein Progressed redevelopment of Riverwood Library through Department of Housing Project Conduct a range of activities and programs during Youth Week Co-ordinate Seniors Week activities

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Initiatives completed: Partner with employment services to increase opportunities for targeted groups in the community Implement initiatives under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign for residents with mental health issues and their carers Provide administrative support for the ClubGrants Scheme Conduct a review study into youth recreational sites and activities within Canterbury and consult regarding future opportunities. Support the development of Social Enterprises in the City through the provision of information support of local agencies and a review of Council's procurement policies and practices Hold Youth at Risk Camp Implement a pilot travel training program for older drivers. Provide a variety of Sustainability Workshops and Tours to older people including Earthworks and waste reduction education. Coordinate Healthy Ageing Talks program based on community need including dementia and diabetes. Deliver safety talk to existing groups of older people including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Establish a partnership with TAFE NSW to explore opportunities for vocational services in Canterbury LGA Introduce fiction e-book collection Implement a Junior Non Fiction Quick Picks collection at Lakemba Library. Implement compliance with the National Law and National Regulations 2011 Implement a range of National Year of Reading programs such as the Big Book Group. Implement Hindi / Urdu storytime at Lakemba Library. Commence Bengali book group at Lakemba Library. Facilitate links and relationships between local high school students and Home Library Service clients. Implement Technology Club as part of Digital Canterbury project. Design and implement mobile technology classes as part of Digital Canterbury project. Strategy measures: Result

Target

266

250

Status

Strategy: Plan for and support the delivery of community facilities Total bookings for Belmore Youth Resource Centre

Strategy: Enhance community wellbeing by facilitating a diverse range of innovative projects Disability Access Committee projects implemented (% of scheduled)

100%

90%

Seniors Advisory Committee projects implemented (% of scheduled)

100%

90%

Proportion of applications submitted to Council for financial assistance that are successful

95%

70%

Canterbury Youth Council projects implemented (% of scheduled)

100%

90%

$765,487

$600,000

Funding provided for community projects through the ClubGRANTS program

Strategy: Provide quality care education recreation and intervention services for children aged birth to 12 years that are responsive to the needs of children and families in the local community All services meet National Quality Standard when this assessment is due

100%

Services are guided by an educational leader to use the National Early Years Learning Framework as reference for programming and documentation of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress

100%

Strategy: Increase family participation and satisfaction with childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services Satisfaction measured by exit and annual surveys

100%

90%

Family attendance at meetings and events

151

Number of events held

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Target

Status

Strategy: Our Libraries are vibrant and welcoming community hubs attracting high levels of community use Library visits Library visits per capita

734,084

700,000

5.2

Strategy: Our Libraries maintain current collections with high appeal to meet the diversity of customer needs Turnover of library stock (ratio) Total loans

4.78

735,458

945,000

Strategy: Our Libraries promote and support a love of reading recreation and lifelong learning providing a wide range of high quality programs to meet the evolving needs of our community. Attendance at Library Programs

28186

24,000

Number of events and programmed activities across the library service

1,489

1300

SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

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The City of Canterbury strives to ensure a healthy, sustainable and improving environment in the City area. We achieve this through a range of strategies and in partnership with our communityâ&#x20AC;Ś

Community-based environmental activities, the integration of environmental management goals into all aspects of our operations and the administration and enforcement of environmental controls and regulations to ensure that economic development are all balanced against the need to protect and enhance the environmental values of the City. Our Community Strategic Plan identifies three long-term aspirations that guide our efforts to improve the health of our environment. These aspirations are:

Transport Alternatives Responsible Use of Resources Care for the Natural Environment Over the financial year 2012-13 Council has continued to work toward meeting these goals and ensuring that the health of our environment is robust and our actions are sustainable.

Our Rivers There are two main water ways in the City of Canterbury â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Cooks River and its tributaries (Cups and Saucer Creek and Wolli Creek), and Salt Pan Creek which flows into the Georges River. The Cooks River catchment area is highly urbanised, with one of the highest population densities in NSW, encompassing 100 km2 and 13 local government areas. The City of Canterbury makes up about 24% of the Cooks River catchment. There is no more important environmental issue in our City than the health and viability of the Cooks River System. The City of Canterbury has participated for many years in a variety of programs to address the sustainability of this key waterway. We work with a variety of agencies, Councils, government departments and community organisations to promote a healthy and active river.

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Environment @ Lakemba at the Haldon Street Festival

Community Action Each year, Council coordinates and supports our passionate community involved in practical actions to improve our local environment. Local residents have volunteered their time, energy and skills to tree planting, raising awareness, educating their neighbours, coordinating groups and events across the City of Canterbury. Our community is interested in reducing their impact on the environment and living more sustainably. In 2012-13, Council supported 17 community education events, from workshops on bicycle maintenance, indigenous gardening and backyard chooks, to programs on gardening and saving energy and tours on biodiversity. Many of our workshops are run in partnership with community centres and organisations across the City and often delivered in community languages. We saw over 320 people participate and learn a new “sustainability skill”. These included ten teachers from seven local schools who are teaching environmental education in their classrooms and receive support through our Sustainable Schools program. Our volunteers not only help the environment – but they also have the opportunity to meet new people and create a legacy in our community for many years to come. The Cooks River Mudcrabs, Wolli Creek Preservation Society and other Adopt-a Patch groups care for and work to rehabilitate bushland along the Cooks River and Wolli Creek. In 2012-13, 2400 volunteer hours were dedicated to planting, mulching, weeding and picking up litter to improve our foreshore. The total area subject to bush regeneration increased by 3%, to over 21,400m2 in total. In 2012-13, we received funding from the NSW Environmental Trust to support food-based small businesses to reduce their waste and impact on the environment. In the next 12 months, this project will begin rolling out and will engage 100 small businesses. Three new Adopt-a-Patch

sites will be established, with new local residents getting involved and volunteering to improve our local environment. The ‘Our Energy Future’ Renewable Master Plan project will be completed and an Action Plan to support our community to increase the uptake of renewable energy finalised.

Environment @ Lakemba Littering and illegal dumping have a negative impact on our natural environment and the amenity of the City. In response to community engagement activities undertaken by the Canterbury City Community Centre (4Cs), the Environment @ Lakemba action group was formed in 2011. Council has continued to support this passionate and motivated group of local residents who are working to address littering in their area. In 2012-13, this group has produced and distributed an educational flyer and engaged their community by holding stalls at Haldon St Festival and 4Cs’ Eco Fair. The group organised their second Clean Up Lakemba Day and BBQ, to encourage their neighbours to get involved. In the next 12 months, the group hope to work with local businesses and the community in the Lakemba town centre to reduce general litter in the street. Council will continue to support the work of this community group.

Community Tree Planting Community tree planting events have been held successfully since 1999. 26,624 trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted at these events by 1,822 volunteers. Over the past year we had the support of 130 volunteers to help us plant 2043 trees at a cost of $15,896. Trees are an important part of the character and amenity of our City. They provide shade, food, shelter and nesting sites for native birds and animals. It also improves our City’s wildlife corridors.

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Container Deposit Scheme Council continues to support the introduction of a Container Deposit Scheme as part of suite of initiatives to minimise the impact of pollution on the Cooks River. Whilst our GPTs are effective in minimising the amount of rubbish entering the Cooks River, more needs to be done, and during Clean Up days, PET and other bottles are among the main items collected. We have continued to campaign for the introduction of a Container Deposit Scheme in New South Wales similar to those in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Worldwide there are successful schemes in operation in parts of Europe, the USA and Canada. A Container Deposit Scheme has a number of key benefits: most obviously, as a litter management program it cleans the environment of a very obvious pollutant and potentially saves many thousands of dollars in clean up costs for local Councils; it benefits the environment and protects wildlife; it creates a number of new jobs involved in the collection of the containers and finally it provides a wide range of educational, community, sporting and cultural groups with the opportunity to raise funds through the direct collection and return of these containers.

Chris Bartlett Schools Poster Competition For 19 years the City of Canterbury has hosted an annual Schools Poster Competition, usually with an environmental theme. The competition provides an important opportunity to support our environmental initiatives through community education and it provides an opportunity for local children to display their creativity and environmental awareness. The schools poster competition continues to demonstrate how we can all do our part to reduce our impact on the environment. The theme of this year’s poster competition was ‘Waste less, recycle right, make your future bright’. The competition highlights the importance of reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill and helps to outline environmental benefits provided through our recycling service. Although our recycling service is supported by the local community, approximately 5,000 tonnes (or 15%) of the waste placed in the red lid garbage bins last year and sent to landfill could have been diverted and recycled. When these items are placed in the wrong bin they cannot be recovered, recycled or reused and end up buried in the ground.

The posters submitted by local students have demonstrated that reducing the amount of waste that we send to landfill and maximising recycling is one of the best ways that we can have a positive impact on the world in which we live. The poster competition was open to all children from 5 to the age of 12, who either live or go to school in the City of Canterbury. The competition continues to be a great success and we continue have an enormous response to our poster competition. The ideas created this year are inspiring and highlight the level of interest in our community about the environment and waste minimisation.

Transport Alternatives Our city is becoming increasingly concerned with the impact we each make on our community and our environment. We have seen that an increase in use of cars and decreasing use of public transport as a mode of transport to work has contributed to increasing congestion, and indicates that community outcomes are not being achieved. We actively promote alternative forms of transport, particularly cycling as mode of transport for people to get to their destinations. We provide cycling education through practical workshops to encourage more people to use bicycles, and we have an extensive network of footpaths and shared cycle paths across the City connecting our town centres, streets and parks. We have also continued our support for a new active transport corridor through participation in the “Greenway” Coordination Strategy. Our application for additional Active Transport funding was successful from the Greenway Sustainability Initiative, and has been used to install bicycle racks and hold Cycling skills workshops. The Greenway Steering Committee continues to meet and implement the Coordination Strategy and recommendations form the Greenway Sustainability Initiative Final Report.

Smart Biz Our business community are actively improving the environmental sustainability of their operations, plus customers are placing a greater emphasis on businesses to reduce their environmental footprint and prove their green credentials, as well as offering value for money. To recognise these efforts, we established Smart Biz an innovative program designed to help small-to-medium sized businesses in the broader concept of sustainability, including their environmental, social and economic considerations. The program provides participating businesses with the tools, resources and support to use fewer resources such as water and energy, and in doing so, help reduce overheads and improve profitability. In addition, the program supports and inspires participating businesses to create less waste, by recycling and reusing materials which would otherwise end up in landfill sites. The program is easy to join and completely free - however participating businesses must commit to working towards sustainable actions under one or more of the four themes of the program: water, energy, waste and community connections. Smart Biz works towards developing a plan that will help businesses achieve their respective targets, with a Council Officer supporting participating businesses to help identify new technological solutions and better processes to save energy, water and reduce waste. Through this program, eligible businesses that use between 80,000 litres and 100,000 litres of water per day are also eligible for a Sydney Water-funded, water use assessment and financial support to retrofit to reduce their water use. Smart Biz also established the Sustainable Business Award in the Local Business Awards, to recognise and celebrate the sustainability achievements of our local business community. The 2012 Sustainable Business Award winner was Flowers by Fruit. This â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;smartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; business impressed the judges with the actions of their staff to save energy and reduce waste including splitting their store into sections and only using lighting and air conditioning as required in each section. Flowers by Fruit installed a retractable tap with a shower head to wash their fruit more efficiently while also recycling all paper, cardboard waste and plastic punnets. Their excess cellophane is used for gift box stuffing, excess fruit is diverted from landfill and, instead, is donated to Oz Harvest. Even rock melon seeds were given to a family memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chooks.

Recycling for a Cleaner Canterbury Local residents continue to strongly support Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-Waste Collection Day. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estimated that over 2 million new computers are purchased in Australia each year, replacing older models, many of which are thrown away and end up in landfill. Local residents have recycled over 63 tonnes of E-Waste including televisions, printers, scanners, modems, DVD players, CD players, VCRs and gaming machines in the four years the service has been operational. This year over 350 residents stopped almost 17 tonnes of E-Waste from ending up in landfill. Clean Up Australia Day remains the perfect opportunity for local residents and businesses to help us make a difference to our local environment. Last year, hundreds of volunteers joined Team Clean Up and collected over 7 tonnes of rubbish from 26 Clean Up sites across the City of Canterbury. This year we had 32 registered sites and 12 schools which show that our community can pull together and make a real difference to the local environment.

82. PRIORITY PROJECTS

Priority project

Status

Major road repairs to Croydon Ave (Croydon Park), Kingsgrove Road (Kingsgrove), Haldon Street (Lakemba), and Burwood Road (Belmore), and Messiter Street (Campsie)

Repairs to Croydon Ave, Haldon Street, and Messiter Street completed. Stage 1 of concrete road pavement works in Burwood Road, Belmore completed. Concrete slab replacement in Kingsgrove Road completed.

Construction and rehabilitation of footpaths, new bikepaths in Riverwood and Croydon Park

Concrete footpath rehabilitation program 48 / 48 projects completed. Cycleway crossing points constructed in Brighton Ave and Homer Street. Work completed on reconstruction of cycleway through Picken Oval.

Traffic calming works in Brighton Ave (Campsie), and Martin and Flora Streets (Belmore)

Completed

Implementation of recommendations of Access Audit of Transport Hubs in Belmore, Campsie, Canterbury and Lakemba.

A review is being prepared on the Consultantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report. Discussions are being held with RailCorp. An implementation process is still being developed

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Priority project

Status

Support preparation of the Cooks River Allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new catchment strategic plan

The Project Manager for the Cooks River Alliance commenced employment in February 2013. The Cooks River Alliance Board met in February and endorsed support for the Boomerang Alliance Kick a Can initiative supporting the implementation of a container deposit scheme. Expenditure for a geotechnical surveys for bio retention devices for Alliance partners was approved. A grant for the Federal Government Caring for Country for Water Sensitive Infrastructure in tandem with community engagement and education was submitted. The Board endorsed three community members to the board and an application process is being developed.

84. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Long Term Goal 3.1 Sustainable urban development Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Traffic committee meetings - supported 11 meetings Traffic management designs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; prepared 11 designs Traffic investigations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; completed 394 investigations Road safety advisory committee - supported 2 meetings Road safety data reporting - prepared 2 reports Civil infrastructure maintenance - completed 1,161 routine maintenance projects Civil infrastructure construction - completed 116 construction projects

Initiatives completed: Prepare procedure for LATM investigations Prepare procedure for assessing an event application Review procedure for assessing temporary road closure applications CARES Cycling Education Fleet safety program Support RTA Statewide Campaigns on road safety Implement Road Safety Programs including: traffic offenders education program, drink driving reduction program, speed reduction program, provide Kindergarten Orientation talks, choose right buckle right in Canterbury program, learner driver workshops, safety outside schools, senior pedestrian project, and antisocial driving program. Continue to participate in regional and state programs to reduce community impacts on air quality. Promote cycling through a series of workshops on bicycle maintenance and cycling instruction. Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Develop and encourage an accessible transport network that caters for the needs of pedestrians, cyclists public transport and motor vehicle users. Number of cycling workshops held.

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Long Term Goal 3.2 Responsible use of resources Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Waste contract management - provided 1,110,200 rubbish, recycling, garden vegetation, and pre-booked clean-up services Waste audit and education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responded to 48 requests for education Education materials - prepared 5 new brochures Waste information stalls - provided waste information stalls at 4events Home composting sessions - held 5 home composting courses Customer requests â&#x20AC;&#x201C; responded to 13,137 enquiries

Initiatives completed: Quarterly information on energy gas and water consumption is circulated to relevant business units including comments on trends (Council). Undertake energy audit and review Energy Saving Action Plan. Implement actions from the Waste & Sustainability Action Plan. Pursue provision of Sustainable Waste and Resource capture collection processing and disposal. Contribute to SSROC Waste Management working group projects. Coordinate commencement of new rubbish garden vegetation and recycling collection and disposal contracts. Prepare an Asbestos disposal policy and fact sheets for community information Review waste education materials and prepare materials for distribution to residents to support the correct use of waste collection and processing services. Coordinate the Household Chemical Collection Program in the City. Conduct School Environment Poster Competition. Participate in SSROC Waste Management Working Group Waste Education Project. Coordinate the Clean Up Australia Day Program in the City. Facilitate and coordinate the Schools Waste Management Education Program. Conduct National Recycling Week Competition and appropriate displays in strategic locations. Coordinate the annual electronic waste recycling collection day. Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Encourage the installation of water conserving technologies and apply Sustainable Urban Water Management principles (SUWM). Rainwater tanks installed at 2 community facilities/buildings.

Strategy: Plan for provide and manage appropriate and efficient contracted rubbish recycling and garden vegetation collection disposal and processing services Instances of valid dissatisfaction with service

Strategy: Promote and support the effective delivery of the waste collection services and waste minimisation and resource capture (recycling) in the community to the benefit of the environment Rubbish diversion rate

42%

40%

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Long Term Goal 3.3 Healthy natural environment Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Leachate management - treated 1,680 kilolitres of leachate at Salt Pan Creek Gully pit cleaning - cleaned 1,902 gully pits Environmental news articles - prepared 33 environmental news articles Environmental grant program administration - 10 grant programs being administered, 14 grant applications submitted

Initiatives completed: Participate in regional projects that improve water quality in our waterways. Continue river health monitoring programs (Riverscience). Provide financial support and participate in the regional Cooks River Alliance. Continue to support the Friends of Salt marsh group to assist in maintenance & monitoring of salt marsh areas. Implement the Regional Weeds Action Plan (WAP). Implement the Biodiversity Strategy Provide education workshops and materials on our native and introduced species to both council and the community. Continue the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s community bushcare and Adopt a Patch program. Encourage schools to participate in teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainability network and educational opportunities provided by council supporting schools in the development and implementation of School Environmental Management Plans and community gardens. Provide workshops and outreach activities to the community which assist with understanding sustainability and implementing sustainable initiatives in their own homes. Develop and promote interpretative signage for biodiversity and water improvement programs. Develop educational materials for Campsie Bushland. Strategy measures: Result

Target

Strategy: Provide information and sustainability education to the community and council staff Number of workshops/events held promoting sustainability.

Produce environmental news articles for Council publications regularly and on time.

Status

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Cr Brian Robson Mayor

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We believe one of our most important roles is to engage with our community and ensure that we are a lead voice on issues that affect residents across our City…

Council continues to work hard on maintain a dialogue with local residents so that we are responsive to their needs Our finances are healthy and we remain honest, transparent and accountable. Where appropriate, Council is taking a lead role to ensure that our resident’s voice are heard on issues ranging that affect them, from the planning process, to the health of our local environment and how the local government sector will look in coming years. We are proud of the strategic leadership role we play and work hard to fulfill the three longterm goals identified in our Community Strategic Plan. These goals are:

Engaged Community Healthy Finances Effective Governance Over the past 12 months, we have taken a lead role on key bodies that will play an active role in shaping the future of the City of Canterbury and the standard of living that all resident will be able to enjoy.

Cooks River Alliance The Cooks River Alliance is a partnership of eight local councils – Ashfield, Bankstown, Canterbury, City of Sydney, Hurstville, Marrickville, Strathfield and Rockdale – working together, with their communities for a healthy Cooks River Catchment. With the Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Brian Robson as Chair, the Alliance combines the resources, experience, knowledge and skills within the councils and the community to address the complex environmental problems of the Cooks River Catchment. Financial year 2012-13 was dedicated to establishing the Alliance’s strategy and framework. The Alliance Management Plan and Action Plan were adopted by the Alliance’s Board and endorsed by the Councils, including Canterbury. Based on the learnings and experience from previous initiatives, the Management Plan has six focus areas which have been developed for the Alliance to concentrate its resources on: sustainable urban water management, biodiversity, community action, capacity building, knowledge management and climate change resilience.

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Sustainable urban water management (SWUM) is a progressive approach to stormwater management and water sensitive urban design that calls for the involvement of the community, multi-disciplinary staff teams and other stakeholders in planning and decision-making. Building on the work undertaken in previous initiatives, the Alliance received $2million dollars from the Federal Government’s Caring for our Country grant program to implement SUWM. Over the next four years, eight on ground works will be delivered to filter stormwater and remediate wetlands. Community involvement and collaboration will be an important part of the project. The Alliance has also supported and advocated for a national Container Deposit System, as proposed by the Boomerang Alliance. A Container Deposit System is an effective marketbased solution to beverage containers littering our streets, parks and rivers. The Alliance has supported community actions to raise awareness and lobby state government to introduce a container deposit scheme. The Alliance in partnership with the Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) have been working together on the River Health Monitoring program, which uses a scientific approach to collect data for three river health indicators: water quality, vegetation and macroinvertebrates. By analysing the data collected during sampling days we are able to assess the ecological condition of the Georges and Cooks Rivers. River Health encourages participation from community volunteers in monitoring activities and data is used to produce an annual Report Card of River Health. A review of the River Health and the RiverScience Ecological Monitoring Program, being undertaken in 2013/14, is the next step in developing a sustainable and scientific combined monitoring program for the Cooks River. Work has also begun on developing an information portal to manage information about the Cooks River Catchment, provide a central source of information and encourage community enjoyment of, and connection with, the River and catchment area. Students from University of Technology, Sydney will be developing a digital platform to provide these functions. Historically, community collaboration has been an important element in all the work done to improve the Cooks River Catchment. In 2012-13, the Alliance welcomed three Community Representatives to the Board of management to help govern the Alliance and provide unique local resident perspectives.

Sydney Metropolitan Mayors In consultation with General Manager, Jim Montague, the Mayor of the City of Canterbury, Cr Brian Robson convened a meeting of Sydney Metropolitan Mayors with a view to creating a forum to defend, advocate and coordinate action on matters of shared interest and concern to councils within the Sydney Metropolitan Area. This meeting was attended by representatives from fourteen councils in metropolitan Sydney who unanimously supported the establishment of the forum and proposed a further meeting to progress matters, following further contact with other Councils in Metropolitan Sydney. On Wednesday 26 June, the second gathering of the Metropolitan Mayors was held. At this meeting, twenty Councils from across the metropolitan area were in attendance. This group, which comprises the majority of Councils in the metropolitan area unanimously endorsed the intent to formally establish the Sydney Metropolitan Mayors as an Incorporated Body. The principal purpose of the Sydney Metropolitan Mayors is to defend, advocate and coordinate action on matters of shared interest and concern to councils within the Sydney Metropolitan Area. The Sydney Metropolitan Mayors will be run by an Executive elected annually from its member councils, with the intention to endorse board members by consensus or near consensus (two-thirds of members) and with a view to representing diversity of geographic location and political affiliation within the metropolitan area. The Sydney Metropolitan Mayors will meet regularly to provide a forum for discussion on a range of common interests with specific regard to: • Regulation and reform of the local government sector • Reform of the planning system and regulations • Major Transport and Infrastructure issues • Funding issues • Economic development issues It is important to note that the proposal to establish this organisation is aimed to complement, rather than compete with, the various Regional Organisations of Councils (ROCs) which operate in the Sydney metropolitan area. The City of Canterbury, as convener of the group, has offered to provide the secretariat services to the organisation for the first twelve months. The City of Sydney has volunteered to host the secretariat for the second year of operations.

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Engaging with our Community As technology rapidly develops, so does the opportunity to engage with residents in a more effective and meaningful way. Council works hard to keep at the forefront of technological developments that allow us to maintain a twoway communication channel with local residents. In May we launched our smart phone app, Canterbury Connects. With Canterbury Connects, residents are able to report an incident to council, such as a pothole in their street, along with a photo, through the Report It feature, they can search the council Directory for services including childcare centres, sports fields, libraries, road works, they can check out upcoming events on the Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On calendar, browse Things to Do around Canterbury, and find out the Latest News.

Using the Canterbury Connects App

Importantly, residents are able to share information with their friends via Facebook, Twitter or email. Over 300 people have downloaded the app, and the ability for those invididuals to share information with friends means we are in a sense engaging with a larger network of residents than the download figures suggest. We also continue to expand our Facebook and Twitter presence and have added a Google+ page to our online engagement activity. As broadband internet access increases in households across the City, our online engagement activity will continue to grow in importance as a costeffective and targeted way of engaging with local residents on issues important to them.

92. RATES & CHARGES WRITTEN OFF

Pensioners Statutory rate and charge rebates granted to eligible pensioners between 1995-96 and 2012-13: Year

Gross Rebate

Government Rebate

Cost to Council

1995-96

$2,393,471

$1,316,096

$1,077,375

1996-97

$2,418,505

$1,333,666

$1,084,839

1997-98

$2,422,260

$1,332,243

$1,090,017

1998-99

$2,438,508

$1,341,179

$1,097,329

1999-00

$2,426,110

$1,334,360

$1,091,750

2000-01

$2,426,999

$1,334,849

$1,092,150

2001-02

$2,449,750

$1,347,363

$1,102,387

2002-03

$2,430,905

$1,336,997

$1,093,907

2003-04

$2,409,911

$1,325,451

$1,084,460

2004-05

$2,371,578

$1,310,264

$1,061,314

2005-06

$2,349,759

$1,290,202

$1,059,557

2006-07

$2,326,092

$1,279,350

$1,046,741

2007-08

$2,350,452

$1,292,749

$1,057,703

2008-09

$2,376,798

$1,307,239

$1,069,559

2009-10

$2,401,126

$1,320,619

$1,086,567

2010-11

$2,419,481

$1,330,714

$1,088,766

2011-12

$2,419,105

$1,330,507

$1,088,597

20112-2013

$2,430,248

$1,336,636

$1,093,611

Other Rates and Charges Written Off In addition to rate income of $2,430,248 written-off rates levied to pensioners, other rates and charges written-off and abandoned between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013 are shown below: Category

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

Change in land category

$12,969.55

$4,644.30

$5,735.70

Land exempt from rates during the year

$51,134.05

$28,866.65

$13,145.50

$14,489.35

$12,860.25

$12,511.50

$6,692.55

$6,199.40

$6,032.20

Postponements written-off - Rates - Extra Charges Extra Charges on pensionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rates Discounts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heritage properties

$365.00

$2,455.95

$3,636.09

$17,960.65

$18,425.75

$20,178.15

$805.98

$727.40

$768.65

$104,417.13

$74,179.70

$62,007.79

Rounding and small balances - Rates, domestic waste and extra charges Total

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Contracts The following contracts worth $150,000 or more were awarded during the 2012-13 financial year.

Schedule of Rates Contracts Contract Work

Company

Contract Sum ($)

Construction of Kerb and Gutter, Road and Drainage Works in Messiter Street, Campsie

KK Civil Engineering

553,998

Provision of Legal Services

Marsdens Law Group, Pike and Verekers, K&L Gates, Williamson Legal

SOR

Provision of Electrical Services

Katopa Holdings Pty Ltd trading as CBD Mechanical and Engineering

SOR

Provision of Physical Security Services

ECS International Security & Investigations

SOR

Supply and Delivery of Plants and Trees (SSROC)

Alpine Nurseries Sales Pty Ltd Andreasens Green Wholesale Nurseries

SOR

Provision and Coordination of Temporary Staff (SSROC)

Adecco Australia Pty Ltd, Comensura Pty Ltd, Hays Specialist Recruitment Pty Ltd, Recruitment Edge, Regent Recuitment, Spectrum Community Outcomes, Ashley Services Group, Jobs Statewide, SKILLED Group

SOR

Supply of Hardware and Associated Products (SSROC)

AE Bakers, Staples Australia

SOR

Concrete Road Works

NA (Aust) Group Pty Ltd

SOR

Textured Asphalt Thresholds

Asphalt Laying Services Pty Ltd

SOR

Supply and Delivery of a Truck Mounted Elevating Work Platform

Aerial Access Australia

Construction of Civil Works at Rotary Park, Riverwood

Ward Civil & Environmental Engineering Pty Ltd

501,824.00

Turrella Bridge Construction

Fleetwood Urban Pty Ltd

470,412.00

Playground Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation

Panel of 8 suppliers A-Play, Armati Family Trust trading as Play by Design, Forpark Australia, Modulay Commercial Systems, Moodie Outdoor Products, ParkEquip, Playrope, Via Recreation

SOR

Supply of Linemarking Services

Avante Linemarking Services, Complete Linemarking Services and National Road Sealing

SOR

Ready Mixed Concrete

Concrete Group Pty Ltd trading as MiniCrete Concrete

SOR

*SOR - Schedule of Rates

178,344.15

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Legal Expenses Details of our legal proceedings during 2012-13 are listed below. Address

Status

31 Clarke Street, Earlwood

Finalised

60 Earlwood Avenue, Earlwood

Finalised

18,760.12

269 Canterbury Road, Canterbury

Finalised

34,516.20

1A Charles Street, 1 Charles Street, 2 Charles Street, 3 Charles Street - Canterbury

Finalised

13,766.72

9 Hopetoun Street, Hurlstone Park

Finalised

5,241.64

17-25A William Street, Earlwood

Finalised

20,544.32

1 Hamilton Avenue, Earlwood

Current

6,838.20

63 Dunstaffenage St Hurlstone Park

Finalised

3,748.40

4,033.00

63 Dunstaffenage St Hurlstone Park

Finalised

2,522.30

9,383.00

403 Homer St Earlwood

Finalised

2,522.30

6,658.00

53 Bayview Ave Earlwood

Finalised

1,614.50

300.00

1 Grace Ave Lakemba

Finalised

3,240.65

8,083.00

6/32 Liney Avenue, Clemton Park

Finalised

1,080.19

7,369.00

11 Christian Rd Punchbowl

Finalised

6,225.05

2,191.86

105 Dennis St Lakemba

Finalised

1,517.51

3,353.25

119 Permanent Ave Earlwood

Finalised

12,761.14

11,000.00

119 Permanent Ave Earlwood

Finalised

6,380.57

11,000.00

143,249.36

63,371.11

Total

Expenses ($)

Costs Awarded ($)

1,969.55

10,000.00

13,220.00

95. Councillor Fees, Expenses and Facilities

The Local Government Act 1993 (section 252) requires Council to adopt or amend a policy annually regarding the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors. The Act also requires the policy to comply with the Department of Local Government’s Guidelines for the Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities. Our policy meets this requirement and is as follows.

Principles This Policy is underpinned by the following principles: • Councillors are appropriately compensated for performing and discharging their Civic functions and duties. • Any reimbursements claimed by Councillors must be for expenses actually and necessarily incurred in performing and discharging their Civic functions and duties. • Councillors are entitled to receive: • an annual allowance as provided in Sections 248 and 249 of the Local Government Act 1993 • reimbursement for prescribed expenses pursuant to Section 252 of the Local Government Act 1993. • Members of the community are encouraged to seek election to Council and are assured they will not be financially or otherwise disadvantaged by undertaking the civic duties of a Councillor.

Policy Objectives • Generally to improve the delivery of services to the residents of the City of Canterbury by ensuring Councillors are appropriately supported to enable them to effectively carry out their civic role. • To provide support and assistance to the Mayor and Councillors in performing their roles by the provision of equipment and facilities. • To establish guidelines for the reimbursement and payment of expenses incurred by Councillors in attending conferences, seminars and other events relevant to local government. • To ensure that there is accountability and transparency in the reimbursement of expenses incurred or to be incurred by the Mayor and Councillors.

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Other NSW Government Policy Provisions There are a number of publications which provide assistance to Councillors in complying with the provisions of this policy: 1. Department of Local Government Guidelines for Payment of Expenses and Provisions of Facilities (updated October 2009). 2. Model Code of Conduct. (This policy is consistent with the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW in particular with the use of Council resources). 3. Department of Local Government Circulars to Councils 4. Circular 08/03 Findings from the Review of Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policies 5. Circular 05/08 Legal assistance for Councillors and Council employees 6. Circular 02/34 Unauthorised use of Council resources. 7. Independent Commission Against Corruption Publications 8. No excuse for Misuse, preventing the misuse of Council resources.

Reporting Obligations Under Section 428 (2) (f) of the Local Government Act, the total amount expended on Mayoral and Councillors’ fees and as a result of this policy must be included in Council’s Annual Report.

Payment of Expenses 1.1 Conferences and Other Official Functions For the purpose of this policy, the term ‘conferences’ includes conferences, seminars, congresses, forums, workshops, courses, meetings, information and training sessions and official local government related functions or functions to which Councillors are invited in their capacity as a Councillor. Councillors are authorised to attend the following approved conferences and official functions within Australia in their official capacity.

1.1.1

Approved Conferences (Within Australia) • • • • •

Annual Conference of the Local Government Association of NSW Annual Conference of the Australian Local Government Association National Assembly of Local Government Local Government Managers Australia National Congress Australian Local Government Women’s Association (National and State)

• •

1.1.2

Meetings of the Australian Mayoral Aviation Council (AMAC) Other events as approved by Council.

Categories of payment or reimbursement related to Councillor attendance at conferences (a) Registration fees Council will pay all normal registration costs including the cost of related official functions, dinners and tours which are relevant to the interests of the Council or assist Councillors to discharge the functions of their civic office. (b) Conference Travel All travel to conferences should be undertaken by using the most direct route and the most practicable and economical mode of transport subject to Council determining alternative means of transport in special circumstances. This may include: • private vehicle at the approved kilometre rate, or • economy class airfare (Journeys involving two hours or more of flying time may be business class at the discretion of the General Manager), or • where there is no airline service, first class rail fare. Where a Council vehicle is used, all fuel costs etc will be reimbursed by Council, as will the costs of vehicle hire and/or taxi fares which are reasonably incurred while attending conferences. (c) Accommodation and meals Reasonable accommodation costs, based on charges for one room (either single, twin share or double) including meals and refreshments in a venue of suitable standard for the Councillor for the duration of the conference and while in transit to and from the conference. Any of the expenses outlined above, incurred by the Councillor, will be reimbursed subject to a claim being made in the prescribed form and the production of appropriate documentation/ receipts.

1.1.3 Payment of Expenses for Spouses, Partners and Accompanying Persons For spouses, partners and accompanying persons, Council will pay • Reasonable costs for attendance at official Council functions within the City of Canterbury • Cost of registration and official dinner at the Local Government and Shires Association’s annual conference

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1.2

Travel

1.2.1

Local Travel (a) Councillors’ Private Vehicles Council shall reimburse Councillors who use their own vehicles and who claim reimbursement within one month of travelling: 1. To and from the Councillor’s place of residence or employment in order to attend meetings of Council or its Committees. 2. To and from inspections within the area provided such inspections relate to the business of Council. 3. To and from approved seminars and conferences. 4. To and from Council’s Administration Centre for purposes relating to the business of Council. 5. To and from Council business outside of the area in compliance with a resolution of the Council. This includes attendance at SSROC meetings and the like. 6. To and from meetings of community groups, whose activities encompass all or part of the Council’s area. 7. To and from social functions and gatherings representing the Mayor or Council at the Mayor’s or General Manager’s request. 8. To and from social functions and gatherings where the invitation stems from the Councillor’s official position. Councillors are personally responsible for all traffic or parking fines incurred while travelling in private or Council vehicles on Council business. Lodgement of a claim for reimbursement is taken to be a certification by the Councillor that the journey for which reimbursement is being claimed falls within the categories of permissible journeys listed above. (b) Cabcharge Card Councillors are provided with a Cabcharge card to facilitate their travelling requirements for the following purposes: 1. To and from the Councillor’s place of residence or employment in order to attend meetings of Council or its Committees. 2. To and from inspections within the area provided such inspections are undertaken in compliance with resolutions of Council. 3. Approved seminars and conferences. 4. To and from the Council’s Administration Centre for purposes relating to the business of the Council. 5. To and from Council business outside the area in accordance with a resolution of Council.

This would include attendance at SSROC meetings and the like. 6. To and from meetings of community groups, whose activities encompass all or part of the Council’s area. 7. To and from social functions and gatherings representing the Mayor or Council at the Mayor’s or General Manager’s request. 8. To and from social functions and gatherings where the invitation stems from the Councillor’s official position Use of a Cabcharge card by a Councillor is taken to be a certification by the Councillor concerned that the taxi journey being paid for is one which falls within the categories of permissible journeys listed above. Full details of the journey are to be recorded by the cardholder on a docket presented by the driver at the completion of the journey. These details include a pick up point, destination and the value of the fare. The cardholder is required to complete the docket correctly every time the card is used. A failure to do so could result in overcharging by the taxi operator. It is expected that in normal circumstances where a Councillor has the use of a Council vehicle, Cabcharge will not be used. This will not apply, however if in the opinion of the Councillor concerned, the completion of the business of Council in the most efficient manner warrants the use of Cabcharge in lieu of driving the Council vehicle. All taxi journeys should follow the shortest practical route and be as expeditious as the circumstances allow.

1.2.2 Interstate and Overseas Travel There are instances where Councillors are required to visit Canberra for official purposes such as meetings with federal parliamentarians and ministers. For the purpose of this policy, the ACT is regarded as being within NSW. Where Councillors propose to travel interstate or overseas, the proposals shall be considered at an open Council meeting through a report from the Mayor or General Manager. The report should include the following information: • who is to take part in the travel • objectives to be achieved in undertaking it, including an explanation of what community benefits will accrue from undertaking the visit • details of costs, including any amount expected to be reimbursed by participants. If the travel is to be sponsored by private enterprise, ICAC guidelines and reporting structures shall be followed.

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In addition, proposals for overseas travel by Councillors on Council business must be documented in the Community Strategic Plan. The plan will be widely circulated in the community so as community input about the proposed visit can be considered as part of the Community Strategic Plan review and budget finalisation process. Council should consider the above proposals in an open meeting and resolve whether or not the travel is to take place, and if so, on what particular basis. In the case of overseas travel, a detailed report will, on most occasions, be given in the Annual Report for the year in which the visit took place, as well as to an open Council meeting outlining how the objectives of the travel were met and what benefits will accrue to the community. Where exceptional cases arise and overseas travel has to be undertaken at short notice, the above proposals will be put to Council for a decision. The outcomes, costs and attendances will be included in the first Annual Report prepared subsequent to the overseas travel occurring.

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for a councillor seeking advice in respect of possible defamation, or in seeking a nonlitigious remedy for possible defamation.

1.4 Insurance Councillors receive the benefit of insurance cover for: • personal accident • public liability • professional indemnity • travel insurance as appropriate.

1.5

Training and Development Council will consider the payment of relevant training and development expenses incurred by Councillors that are directly related to the Councillors civic functions and responsibilities. The relevant training and courses need to be offered by the Division of Local Government, the Local Government Association or any other recognised organisation.

1.6 Child/Dependant Care Councillors will be reimbursed for reasonable child/dependant care costs incurred in attending Council meetings, Committee meetings, workshops, briefing sessions and other meetings relating to Council’s operations. Councillors will be reimbursed for expenses associated with child/dependent care paid to providers other than immediate family, spouse or partner up to 1 hour before and after such meetings (based on advertised commencement time) subject to the prescribed form being completed and/or the production of appropriate documentation/receipts.

1.3 Legal Expenses Council may, but subject to resolution on each and every occasion, indemnify or reimburse reasonable legal expenses of a Councillor in the following circumstances: • defending an action arising from the performance in good faith of a function of the Councillor; or • defending an action in defamation provided the statements complained of are made in good faith in the course of exercising a function of the Councillor; or • for proceedings before the Local Government Pecuniary Interest Tribunal or an investigative body provided the subject of the proceedings arises from the performance in good faith of a function of the Councillor and the Tribunal or investigative body makes a finding substantially favourable to the Councillor. In the case of a conduct complaint made against a councillor, legal costs will only be available to the Councillor where a matter has been referred to the Conduct Review Committee in accordance with the procedures contained in the Code of Conduct. In the case of a pecuniary interest or misbehavior matter legal costs will only be available when a formal investigation has been commenced by the Division of Local Government. Legal costs will not be met: • for legal proceedings initiated by a councillor • for legal proceedings that do not relate to a councillor performing their role as a councillor

1.7

Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) Fees Remuneration paid to Councillors appointed by Council to the JRPP is to be in accordance with the maximum fee set by the Minister for Planning in accordance with Clause 6 of Schedule 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

1.8 Claims for Reimbursement •

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Councillors are required to provide evidence of expenses incurred in the prescribed form to support all reimbursements claimed, including appropriate receipts and tax invoices. Payments in advance in anticipation of expenses to be incurred in attending conferences, seminars etc may be provided to Councillors. Where such payments are provided Councillors will be required to provide evidence of expenses incurred in the prescribed form including appropriate receipts and tax invoices.

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All claims for reimbursement must be submitted to the General Manager within 28 days of expenses being incurred.

2.6

Refreshments Provision of meals and refreshments at Council and committee meetings, workshops, briefings and other meetings related to Council’s operations.

Provision of Facilities

2.7 Councillors’ Room An office area for interview and Council work related purposes. The room will be provided with telephones, equipment, stationery, refreshments and recognised Local Government publications.

2.1 Communications Equipment and Furniture •

Laptop computer or PC, iPad, printer and associated equipment, appropriate software and training. No unauthorised or unlicensed software is to be installed on the computers. • Smart phone and accessories, facsimile machine, Wi-Fi connection and dedicated landlines to Councillors’ home, if required. • Computer desk, chair, filing cabinet/s and other office equipment and accessories. Note: Councillor to pay for private phone calls. (See 3.1)

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2.3

Use of Councillor letterhead. Provision of legislative publications and other printed matter relevant to Local Government as requested. Supply of business cards (with or without photograph at Councillor’s discretion), good quality brief case and other stationery and supplies. Provision of Christmas cards up to a maximum of 400 cards for the Mayor and 200 cards for Councillors.

Postage Postage of official Councillor correspondence to be directed through the Council’s own mail system.

2.4 Secretarial Support Secretarial support may be provided for each Councillor at the Administration Centre. This may include typing, photocopying or use of a telephone. All expenses incurred including the cost of staff shall be met by the Council.

2.5 Transportation Provision of an official vehicle (when available) for travel to conferences, seminars, meetings, etc. when on official Council business in accordance with clause 2.10. Councillors must hold a current NSW driver’s licence to use an official vehicle.

2.8

Meeting Rooms Provision of meeting facilities in the Administration Centre for the purpose of Council, Committee and Task Group/Special committee meetings with constituents are subject to the following policy adopted by Council. THAT: 1. the Function Room be made available to the Mayor, Councillors and staff of Council free of charge, provided the use is directly related to Council business/activities and involves the actual attendance of Councillors. 2. staff usage (referred to in Item 1 above) be approved by the General Manager. 3. bookings be administered in the normal manner through Executive Services staff. 4. use of the bar area only be permitted in connection with functions and meetings held in accordance with Item 1 above.

2.9 Clothing Provision of a jacket and other corporate clothing for official purposes including a name badge.

2.10 Official Vehicles A Councillor may use one of two vehicles provided to facilitate Councillors’ travelling requirements, (subject to availability) for the following purposes: 1. To and from the Councillor’s place of residence in order to attend meetings of Council or its Committees. 2. To and from inspections within the area relating to the business of Council. 3. To and from approved seminars, conferences, workshops and other meetings related to Council’s operations. 4. To and from Council’s Administration Centre for purposes relating to the business of the Council. 5. To and from Council business outside the area in compliance with a resolution of the Council. This would include attendance at SSROC meetings and the like.

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6. To and from meetings of community groups, whose activities encompass all or part of the Council’s area. 7. To and from social functions and gatherings representing the Mayor or Council at the Mayor’s or General Manager’s request. 8. To and from social functions and gatherings where the invitation stems from the Councillors’ official position. 9. Use of a Councillor vehicle is taken to be a certification by the Councillor concerned that the travel to be undertaken falls within the categories of permissible journeys listed above. 10. Details of journeys are to be recorded in the logbook stored in the glove box of the vehicle. 11. Councillors will pick up and return the vehicles to the Administration Centre. 12. Except in the case of an emergency, the vehicle is not to be driven by anyone other than the Councillor in whose name the vehicle is booked. 13. Councillors are requested to immediately report any mechanical defect or fault by notifying Executive Services. 14. Any accident involving damage to Council’s vehicle or a third party is to be reported immediately to Executive Services. 15. The vehicles must not be used for private purposes. Any private use even incidental private use that gives rise to personal advantage or gain could lead to disqualification from civic office. 16. Councillors are personally responsible for all traffic or parking fines incurred while traveling in private or Council vehicles on council business.

2.11

Preparation of Media Material Professional advice and assistance from Officers in preparing media material (other than election campaign material) relevant to the Councillor’s role.

2.12 Council Facilities Access during normal hours of operation without charge.

2.13

Provision of facilities of significant monetary value The approval of Council must be sought if councillors require the purchase of facilities of significant monetary value.

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Establishment of Monetary Limits In accordance with the Division of Local Government’s Guidelines, limits must be set on expenses claimed. In setting these limits it is recognised that Canterbury City Council is classified as a category 2 council by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal. Monetary limits applying to this policy are similar to other large metropolitan category 2 ranked councils.

3.1

Mobile Telephone Council will meet the cost of providing the, Smart phone, maintenance, monthly service and access fees and call charges, incurred during the conduct of civic duties only, up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for the Mayor and $250.00 per month for other Councillors.

3.2 Cabcharge Council will meet the cost of providing the Cabcharge facilities in accordance with clause 1.2.1(b) of this policy up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for the Mayor and $200.00 per month for other Councillors.

3.3 Care and other related expenses The maximum entitlement for such expenses is $1000.00 per annum.

3.4

Incidental expenses Reasonable incidental or out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed for costs associated with attending conferences, seminars, training or other Council related official events, excluding expenses normally of a private nature ( for example personal grooming). Incidental expenses are taken to include items such as: • Internet or facsimile charges • Laundry and dry cleaning • Taxis • Parking fees • Newspapers • Meals not covered by conference registration or accommodation packages Incidental expenses do not include accommodation costs or travel expenses for conferences, such as air fares, car hire, cost of petrol and vehicle running costs, which are dealt with in 1.1.2(b) and 1.1.2(c) of this policy. The maximum entitlement for incidental expenses is $200 per day. Claims for reimbursement must

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be accompanied by receipts or appropriate documentation. Any other costs incurred by a Councillor in addition to the daily limits, are the responsibility of the individual Councillor.

Other Matters 6.1

Where appropriate and practicable Councillors are to return to Council, after the completion of their term of office or entering extended leave of absence or at the cessation of their civic duties, all facilities and equipment that have been allocated to them by Council. Should a Councillor desire to keep any equipment allocated by Council, then this policy enables the Councillor to make application to the General Manger to purchase any such equipment. The General Manager will determine an agreed fair market price or written down value for the item of equipment.

Mayor In addition to the facilities provided to the Councillors, the following benefits apply to the Mayor: • Vehicle Unrestricted use of a prestige vehicle (to the equivalent value of a Holden Statesman Caprice), including all factory fitted accessories and extras and all fuel, repairs, maintenance and running expenses associated with the vehicle. The vehicle is to be replaced at regular intervals in accordance with Council’s vehicle replacement policy. • Fuel Card For use only with Mayoral vehicle. • Office Food, soft drinks and alcoholic refreshments for ceremonial and social purposes. Electronic equipment, stationery, furnishings and accessories. • Credit Card For the purpose of discharging the functions of the Mayoral Office in accordance with the annual budget provision.

Deputy Mayor The Deputy Mayor may exercise any function of the Mayor at the request of the Mayor or if the Mayor is prevented by illness, absence or otherwise from exercising the function or if there is a casual vacancy in the Office of Mayor. Should this occur the Deputy Mayor will receive the facilities available to the Mayor set out in this policy, excluding the use of the Mayoral vehicle and credit card. The Mayoral vehicle and credit card will be provided to the Deputy Mayor when acting in the office of the Mayor for a continuous period of three months or more.

Return of Equipment

6.2

Use of Council Resources Councillors should be mindful of the provisions of the Code of Conduct when using Council resources. The Code of Conduct provides that Council resources must be used ethically, effectively, efficiently and carefully. Council property including intellectual property, official services, equipment and facilities must not be used for private benefit or gain. Council resources should not be used for re-election purposes or for political activities such as political party fundraising events. It is acknowledged that incidental private use of Council equipment and facilities may occur from time to time. Such incidental private use is not subject to a compensatory payment by the Councillor to Council. However, if substantial private use of Council’s equipment and facilities occurs, Councillors will need to reimburse Council for the increased level of private use.

6.3 Disputes about Expenses and Facilities Should dispute(s) arise about the provision of expenses and facilities the matter will be reported to the first available council meeting for determination.

6.4 General Expense Allowance No provision for a “general” expense or allowance for Councillors is included in the policy.

6.5 Expenses or facilities not listed in this policy Should a councillor request provision of a facility, equipment or the reimbursement of an expense not listed in this policy, formal Council approval is required.

General The Council may from time to time amend the level of support, amount to be paid, and conditions applicable to the items under this policy or under subsequent policies adopted in accordance with Section 252 and 253 of the Local Government Act. Such amendments must occur by resolution of the Council.

Councillor Expenses Item

2012-13

Fee payments: To mayor

$36,951

To councillors

$165,967

Total fee payments

$202,918

Total expenses and facilities

$105,195

Including: •

Office equipment

$10,424

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Telephone calls

$20,812

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Conference and Seminars

$38,291

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Training

expenses during the trip. As per our established protocols, all other costs including accommodation, all ground travel and most meals were covered by our hosts, with the exception of free days and one formal dinner hosted by Canterbury as a thank you to the host Council. Objectives and Outcomes of the visit The objectives of the Sister City program are to: • Maintain and develop the sister city program, maximising opportunities for our community, most particularly the business community, to benefit from it; • Investigate developments in the individual areas in order to obtain information and ideas to inform our planning and policy making; • Recognise significant milestones within the program with commemorative items that will have lasting benefits for residents in both areas Formal visits were made to our two Sister Schools and a variety of English language curriculum materials were provided to the school. Over the course of the partnership, many items including art supplies, cultural items, books and educational materials have been provided to our libraries and to the two sister schools in Campsie by our partners in Eunpyeong-gu.

External Interests

$3,523

Delegations and visits: Interstate visits

$ nil

Overseas visits

$33,378.81

Total visits

$33,378.81

Visit to Eunpyeong-gu The City of Canterbury established a formal Sister City relationship with Eunpyeong-gu, Republic of Korea, in June 1988. This partnership, the oldest between a Republic of Korea local government authority celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2013. During the reporting period, a small delegation from Canterbury travelled to Eunpyeong-gu to meet the Mayor and new Administration of Eunpyeong-gu. The visit took place in October, from Tuesday 2 October to Wed 10 October, to celebrate the Annual Resident’s Day activities which take place on 5 October and to meet with the Mayor and key staff to plan activities for events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the partnership in 2013. This is the first visit to Eunpyeong-gu since 2009 following local government elections in the Republic of Korea and the appointment of a new Mayor. The visit comprised the Mayor, General Manager, Councillor Nam, Councillor Hawatt and Special Projects Coordinator. As per the Expenses Policy, the Mayor and Councillors reimbursed Council for their airfare and any other personal

External Bodies Exercising Our Functions There were no external bodies exercising our functions during 2012-13.

Companies in Which We Had A Controlling Interest We did not hold a controlling interest in any companies during 2012-13.

Partnerships, Co-Operatives & Joint Ventures Council has an interest in the following organisations: • Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils • Statewide Mutual Liability Scheme • Statewide Mutual Limited • Leigh Place Retirement Housing Limited • YMCA for the Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre

103.

GOVERNMENT INFORMATION (PUBLIC ACCESS) ACT

In accordance with s.125 of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act) we are required to prepare an annual report on our obligations under the Act. This report provides information in accordance with s. 7 of the GIPA Regulations.

Annual reporting requirements under section 125 of the Act The annual report of an agency required to be prepared under section 125 of the Act must include the following: 1. Details of the review carried out by the agency under section 7(3) of the Act during the reporting year and the details of any information made publicly available by the agency as a result of the review. Reviews of Open Access information are carried out formally as part of a review program, or informally as a result of new information being made available. • The Information Guide is reviewed annually. We have reviewed our Information Guide and have published an updated Guide in accordance with s.21 of the Act • Our Policy Register is reviewed twice annually. During the reporting year the Register has been reviewed and in excess of 150 policies have been amended, updated or removed as required. In addition, the Register is updated when new policies are adopted or existing policies amended as a result of a Council or Senior Management decision. • The Contracts Register has been comprehensively reviewed and updated by our Procurement team. Eight new contracts, which meet the GIPA criteria, were added to the register during the reporting year. • At the determination of each formal GIPA application, a decision is made regarding its inclusion in the Disclosure Log. Most of our formal GIPA applications relate to specific information which we consider would most likely not to be of interest to other members of the public. (GIPA Act s.25) 1 new entry was added to the Disclosure Log in the reporting year. • Our Corporate Communications team is very proactive in ensuring information of community interest is published on our website. e.g. current local affairs and events, documents on exhibition, all Council and Committees (including Community Advisory Committees) Agendas and Minutes, development application process, traffic committee information and community services and programs information. Where possible, information is translated into community languages.

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2. The total number of access applications received by the agency during the reporting year (including withdrawn applications but not including invalid applications) A total of 40 access applications were received during the reporting year and none were withdrawn. The processing of two applications has carried over to the new reporting year, leaving a total of 38 applications being determined. Two applications were under review by the Office of the Information Commissioner at the commencement of the reporting period. In both cases the decision from the review process was that the original determination be upheld. These reviews have been included in the Table G below. The number of applications received decreased by 40% on the previous year however is on par with the average over the last five years under both the Freedom of Information and the GIPA Acts.

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Our Open Access applications have remained steady at around ten a week. These requests are mainly for historical development application plans or information not available on our website or onsite files. 3. The total number of access applications received by the agency during the reporting year that the agency refused, either wholly or partly, because the application was for disclosure of information referred to in Schedule 1 of the Act (information of which there is conclusive presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure. No applications were refused on Schedule 1 grounds. 4. Information, as set out in the form required by the tables in Schedule 2 of the Act, relating to the access applications (if any) made to the agency during the reporting year. The Schedule 2 tables follow:

Section A - Number of applications by type of applicant and outcome Access granted in full

Access granted in part

Access refused in full

Information not held

Information already available

Refuse to deal with application

Refuse to confirm/deny whether information is held

Application withdrawn

Media

Members of Parliament

Private sector business

Not for profit organisations or community groups

Members of the public (application by legal representative)

Members of the public (other)

Section b - Number of applications by type of application and outcome Access granted in full

Access granted in part

Access refused in full

Information not held

Information already available

Refuse to deal with application

Refuse to confirm/deny whether information is held

Application withdrawn

Personal information applications

Access applications (other than personal information applications)

Access applications that are partly personal information applications and partly other

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Section c - Invalid applications Reason for invalidity

No of applications

Application does not comply with formal requirements (section 41 of the Act)

Application is for excluded information of the agency (section 43 of the Act)

Application contravenes restraint order (section 110 of the Act)

Total number of invalid applications received

Invalid applications that subsequently became valid applications

Section d - Conclusive presumption of overriding public interest against disclosure: matters listed in Schedule 1 to Act Number of times consideration used Overriding secrecy laws

Cabinet information

Executive Council information

Contempt

Legal professional privilege

Excluded information

Documents affecting law enforcement and public safety

Transport safety

Adoption

Care and protection of children

Ministerial code of conduct

Aboriginal and environmental heritage

Section e - Other public interest considerations against disclosure: matters listed in table to section 14 of Act Number of occasions when application not successful Responsible and effective government

Law enforcement and security

Individual rights, judicial processes and natural justice

Business interests of agencies and other persons

Environment, culture, economy and general matters

Secrecy provisions

Exempt documents under interstate Freedom of Information legislation

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Section f - Timeliness Number of applications Decided within the statutory timeframe (20 days plus any extensions)

Decided after 35 days (by agreement with applicant)

Not decided within time (deemed refusal)

Total

Section g - Number of applications reviewed under Part 5 of the Act (by type of review and outcome) Decision varied

Decision upheld

Total

Internal review

Review by Information Commissioner

Internal review following recommendation under section 93 of Act

Review by ADT

Total

Section H - Applications for review under Part 5 of the Act (by type of applicant) Number of applications for review Applications by access applicants

Applications by persons to whom information the subject of access application relates (see section 54 of the Act)

Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 We received two applications for review under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act in the reporting period. Both applications were investigated in accordance with s.53 of the Act. We continue to acknowledge the importance of privacy and uphold the Information Protection Principals (IPPs), as stated in the Act, in all our transactions.

Complaint management The City of Canterbury aims to provide the best possible service to our customers. We are committed to addressing and resolving enquiries and complaints, improving customer service delivery and increasing community satisfaction. Whilst we hope that complaints do not arise, we recognise the value of complaints as an important tool in monitoring and responding to customer and community expectations, and providing quality services and facilities to residents and local businesses. Complaints generally occur when your expectations have not been met. We aim to ensure that all complaints are dealt with in a timely and effective manner. We received 120 complaints relating to operational matters and outcomes across a broad range of issues in the 2012-13 financial year. There were no particular trends in the type of complaints received and all complaints were investigated and complainants notified of the outcome.

107. PRIORITY PROJECTS

priority project Status Continue to implement new communication technologies.

The Canterbury Connects iPhone App has been released for use by the public. We continue to use Social Media to promote Council news & events. We are also continually reviewing and implementing web standards to Council's online presence.

Undertake bi-annual survey of community attitudes to services and facilities.

Survey work was completed in November, and a final report on the results received in February 2013. Results were presented to councillors at a workshop as part of the integrated planning process on 19 March 2013.

Review the Community Strategic Plan and Council Delivery Plan.

The new Integrated Plans, comprising Community Strategic Plan 2014-2023, Council Delivery Plan 2014-2017, Annual Budget 201314, Fees and Charges 2013-14, and Resource Strategy (comprising a Long Term Financial Plan 2014-2023, Strategic Asset Management Plan 2014-2023, and Workforce Management Strategy 2014-17), were adopted by council on 27 June 2013.

108. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Long Term Goal 4.1 Healthy Finances Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Accounting administration – processed 16,543 transactions Creditor and payment services – made 25,483 supplier and creditor payments Debtor services – managed 1,661outstanding accounts Grant applications - submitted 19 applications Lease and licence administration - re-negotiated 17 leases Management reporting - prepared monthly financial reports Rates collection – issued 154,538 rates notices Initiatives completed: Implement Sponsorship policy. Update procedures for submitting RTA grant applications Review the use of all Council-owned land and develop strategies to achieve the maximum community and organisational benefit from these properties Identify and document policies and procedures for property and legal services. Review and update policies and procedures for hire of sports fields halls and other facilities. Implementation of the Property Portfolio Policy. Continue the Drainage Reserve Sale Program Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Provide long term financial planning financial advice and budgeting and financial control to ensure Council can meet its financial commitments at all times Debt service ratio

1.35%

5.00%

Current ratio

2.09

31,800

25,000

Strategy: : Increase local sponsorship in our festivals and events Sponsorship ($ per quarter)

Strategy: Coordinate and facilitate the submission of appropriate complete and timely applications for grants across the organisation New grant funds obtained ($'000)

$4,175

$500

Strategy: Research negotiate and complete all transactions and facilitate the provision of expert advice associated with the acquisition sale lease license and hire of Council’s real property assets Occupancy rate of tenantable buildings

100%

95%

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Long Term Goal 4.2 Engaged Community Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Advisory committee support – facilitated 25 advisory committee meetings Annual report – prepared annual report Civics education program – held 1 civics education programs Community newsletter – 2 community newsletters issued Council column – published 49 council columns Customer enquiry handling – responded to 156,000 enquiries Demographic information – responded to 17 requests for information E-newsletter – published 45 newsletters Library Information – answered 34,648 Reference and Local / Family History queries Information Stalls – held 24 information stalls Mapping Information – provided 696 maps and 1,036 responses to information requests Media assistance – provided responses to 101 enquiries Media releases – issued 102 media releases Website and intranet maintenance – 1,675 updates Initiatives completed: Report to Council on pilot period of Salvos Legal Humanitarian with City of Canterbury. Implement outcomes from the 2011 Youth Summit in partnership with the CYC and other services. Implement the actions from the Ageing Strategy in collaboration with Senior Citizen Advisoy Committee and relevant stakeholders. Continue to implement new forms of communication including online forms online surveys and blogs. Undertake consultation about youth programs and services Undertake a community survey, and revise Integrated Planning documents. Prepare a Community Gardens Policy Support the Environmental and Sustainability Advisory Committee Consult with advisory committees to promote and facilitate sustainability programs. Continue to implement new forms of communication such as Web 2.0 technologies access to online services and dissemination of information via an improving website and electronic newsletters Partner with local and mental health agencies to deliver information on mental health as part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Campaign. Coordinate dissemination of the Missed Business Guide to all shopkeepers business operators and development applicants for businesses. Continue to monitor performance of ECM prepare for upgrades and implement changes to make the system more user friendly Continue to look at methods to provide CSO with increased skills through training professional development and support from technical officers. Implement risk treatment actions including continuation of OH&S briefings at team meetings progressive installation of more ergonomic equipment (as items reach end of their useful life) and electronic DA lodgement. Support our waste contractor provide an acceptable level of service to our residents. Update and maintain complaint management register. Install digital information screens at Campsie and Lakemba libraries. Digitise donated WW1 artefacts. Launch the digitised WW1 collection as part of the National Year of Reading celebrations.

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Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Promote access and equity and advocate for the people of our community Resolution of priority issues raised by Advisory Committees

100%

90%

Strategy: Ongoing engagement and consultation are used as aids to ensure library collections and services meet community needs Community satisfaction with library events and programs

95%

90%

Community selection and Reference Group meetings held

Strategy: Implement activities to inform residents business community groups and associations and staff Website visitors (per quarter) Track your DA views (per quarter)

129,875

105,000

2,733

1,500

394

400

Strategy: Provide relevant information to people on issues that affect them Clients seen by Salvos Legal

Strategy: Facilitate the ongoing relationship between council and our community and customers by providing accurate and timely information and access to services Enquiries resolved in the customer service centre

89%

83%

Telephone Help Desk enquiries resolved within 5 days

98%

90%

Strategy: Our Libraries achieve a level of high visibility and public awareness through comprehensive communications strategies Number of council columns and published media releases mentioning library events and programs (year to date)

34,645

30,000

Strategy: Our Libraries provide timely and accurate information services Number of information queries (year to date)

Long Term Goal 4.3 Effective Governance Services provided:

Access to information requests (formal) – GIPA Act – processed 38 requests Access to information requests – PPIP Act – processed nil requests Assets - investigations – completed 837 investigations Assets - completed annual road network asset survey Assets - reporting and information – completed annual report Assets - Design production – produced 17 designs Assets - Design project management – managed 4 major projects Assets - completed annual review of Infrastructure Renewal Plan Assets - Mapping of asset information – collected data for 6 asset classes Assets - Project design briefs – prepared 80 design briefs Assets - Signage replacement – replaced 77 street name signs Assets - Vehicle crossings– provided 377 quotations

Service Standards Met

110

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Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Certification of survey plans – certified 48 survey plans Complaints handling – handled 75 complaints Council meetings – facilitated 83 meetings Customer requests – responded to 14,520 requests Document archiving and disposal – archived or disposed of 2,273 files Grant administration – administered 401 programs Incoming document processing – processed 361,94 documents Internal Audit – conducted 5 reviews Open access information (informal) – GIPA Act – processed 25 requests Policy register maintenance – updated 129 policies Publication Guide – GIPA Act – completed annual review Risk identification and analysis – facilitated 43 assessments Risk management committee support – facilitated 3 meetings Risk management training and awareness – conducted 32 activities Tender processing – supervised 15 major tenders

Initiatives completed: Maintain Public Interest Disclosures policy and procedures for compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act and Regulations. Maintain staff awareness mechanisms for compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act and Regulations. Develop a Sustainable Fleet Policy Implement the Sustainability Policy and commence a Sustainability Champions program. Revise the City Assets Plan Contribute to SSROC Public Works working Group Update system(s) for asset management. Continue condition assessment and risk management planning for assets. Assist with preparing plans to provide feasibility costs for projects in rolling works program Revise Design Time Program Integrate the Plan Registers into one consolidated system. Implement Post Implementation Review procedures for major projects. Develop and implement Property Insurance Claims guidelines Document all Risk Management administration procedures. Continue to implement EDMS throughout the organisation Continue to conduct a biennial records satisfaction survey Continue work on centralising all council records into the corporate records system. This includes scheduling documentation held at remote sites reducing the size of the storage repository. Promote and support use of the Records system including ensuring users have adequate resources such as subject indexes and file references. Increase awareness of policy responsibility and compliance Implement compliance register reporting process.

Str a t e g i c L e a d e r s hip

Strategy measures: Result

Target

87%

90%

Status

Strategy: Facilitate operational accountability and transparency Governance Health Check Aggregate Score

Strategy: Monitor implementation of the corporate risk management program Number of Risk Assessments & Reviews completed

Number of Risk Management Training & Awareness activities completed

Strategy: Ensure legal compliance through the effective administration of policies Number of guidance documents available on the Intranet

Currency of policy documents - average age in years

2.4

Strategy: Create maintain archive and dispose of Council records providing appropriate access to internal and external customers and ensuring retention of corporate memory Percentage of issues raised by internal users in the biennial customer satisfaction survey resolved within 12 months Documents registered into Data Works

100%

90%

36,462

35,000

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We can only be effective in meeting the needs of our local community if we have the right staff in every role across our organisationâ&#x20AC;Ś

We are committed to ensuring our staff are equipped with the necessary skills and experience to provide excellent service in their work roles. In particular, our works staff undertake several practical training courses each quarter in the use of equipment. This training also contributes to our continuing good performance in work, health and safety. In the past financial year we have worked hard to ensure that we are on target to meeting the following long term goals, as detailed in our Community Strategic Plan:

Efficient Services Responsible Employer Well-maintained Equipment Our commitment to an improving Council is not only reflected in the internal workings of our organisation but in how we relate to our local community.

Visit to Cobar Shire Council A staff exchange visit to Cobar Shire was undertaken in July / August for four days. The program comprised four staff led by the Special Projects Coordinator. Specialist staff had been requested in the areas of youth services, risk management, and strategic town planning. A range of projects were undertaken, including risk management discussions and preparation of a town masterplan. A funding application for a youth development/ engagement process was completed for a funding deadline and a funding source was identified for capital works which can be used to improve the youth/fitness facility. Staff from Canterbury involved in the visit have indicated that they found the visit very worthwhile in terms of personal and professional development, enabling them to share their skills and knowledge in a unique way. The visit was well received by both the staff involved, the General Manager and the Mayor of Cobar Shire.

I mpr o vi n g Or g a n i s a ti o n

Corporate Leadership Cup As part of a program that was developed in 2009 between Sutherland Shire, Randwick City and the City of Canterbury, an Annual Corporate Leadership Cup challenge is conducted involving the three metropolitan Councils and their country partners. The country partners are Harden Shire, Temora Shire and Cobar Shire Councils. Until this most recent event, the challenges have been conducted in metropolitan Sydney with Canterbury hosting, and winning the Cup in 2011 in a two day event held at Canterbury League Club. In October 2012 a team from Canterbury and a team from Cobar participated in the event, travelling to Temora for the two day program. The teams comprise four team members, plus a staff mentor who coaches and assists the teams with their performance. The program is based upon real life scenarios faced by local government and encourages staff development, professional development and presentation skills. Cobar Shire were the winners of the Cup, with the Canterbury team given a Special Award for Innovation and Creativity.

Information Technology This financial year we upgraded our information technology systems across the organisations including identity management system and new Standard Operating Environment. A virtual Desktop system has been built for testing new Standard Operating Environment. Citrix test systems have also been installed in preparation for the new SOE structure. Preparations are underway for first Windows servers to be installed. Identity management is waiting for further implementation of the Windows server environment.

Workplace Relations The ongoing coaching and mentoring of line management in effective employee relations and performance management has contributed to a stable industrial environment. Only one industrial matter relating to the termination of an employee progressed to the Commission and it was settled at the conciliation stage.

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Strategic Service Review Program Reviews of our Development Assessment and City Works Sections were conducted as part of the Strategic Service Review Program. In both instances, a consultancy group was engaged to prepare reports to the Executive, following review processes largely driven by the respective Directors. A new structure for Development Assessment was endorsed by the Executive team following extensive consultation with the affected staff, Joint Consultative Committee and the United Services Union. Implementation subsequently took place. As at 30 June 2013 a report on the City Works review had been tabled at the Executive for review and endorsement. In Corporate Services, a review of the Information Management and Technology Section was conducted as part of the Strategic Service Review Program. A consultancy group was appointed to undertake a significant stakeholder engagement process with staff from the Information Management and Technology Section and key internal customers to understand their views on current operations and explore ideas on how the Information Management and Technology Section can better enable the organisation. The consultancy group also completed external market benchmarking with a number of comparable councils to obtain an understanding of modern day information management and technology delivery frameworks. A new structure was endorsed by the Executive following extensive consultation with the affected staff, Joint Consultative Committee and the United Services Union. A successful implementation phase followed.

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Service Recognition Program The Service Recognition Program continues to formally recognise the achievement of key employee service milestones, creating a greater sense of employee engagement and loyalty.

Salary and Performance Management System As part of a larger agenda to deliver financial sustainability for the organisation, an extensive review of the salary system was commissioned, resulting in the development of a new salary and performance management system. The new Salary and Performance Management System Policy more clearly aligns individual performance objectives with our Community Strategic Planning documents, while ensuring we continue to meet our requirements under the Award. It also ensures alignment of individual learning and development needs to the annual Learning and Development Plan. Importantly the new system provides a mechanism for pay progression based on skill development and application

Service recognition presentation

as well as providing opportunities to reward our best performers. The new Salary and Performance Management System Policy retains the existing job grades and the existing number of skill and performance steps. However it provides for a reduced salary spread for people joining the organisation in roles where the Authority to Recruit Form is approved by the General Manager on or after 1 January 2013. The new system comprises of a 1.5% increase to base salary for each of the three competency steps and the first two performance steps. It then offers a 2.5% increase to base salary for the final performance step. As such, employees contracted under the new system have access to a 10% salary spread while existing employees retain their 15% salary spread. It is important to note that no current employee was disadvantaged by the changes. All Managers and staff were briefed in the application of the new salary and performance management system via a series of training workshops. For all management roles, there was a high degree of focus on the development of performance agreements using the new template during the workshops.

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Work, Health & Safety Management System We introduced detailed quarterly and annual reporting on performance against WHS objectives and targets. These reports described key activities and achievements relating to the WHS Management System; highlighted the extensive WHS training programs delivered; and provided analysis on the performance of the workers’ compensation premium. One of the key WHS objectives was to reduce the number of workplace injuries by targeting a reduction of 10% in both lost time injuries and workers’ compensation claims. In both cases, we were successful in exceeding the targets set. Due to the premium formula, there is a lag effect between improved WHS performance and a premium reduction. This, in conjunction with claims’ costs from the 2010-11 and 2011-12 periods blowing out substantially, saw an increase to the actual WHS premium for 2012-13 of approximately $160,000.00.

WHS Management Plan A comprehensive Work, Health and Safety Management Plan for 2013 – 2014 was developed and endorsed by the Executive. The purpose of the WHS Management Plan is to outline our program to meet the commitments detailed in our Work Health and Safety (WHS) Policy Statement. It was developed to outline our approach to managing work health and safety risks by implementing controls to minimise the risk to as far as is reasonable practicable. The key objectives of the Plan aim to: • Reduce the number of workplace injuries, particularly those of a more serious nature that result in rehabilitation and time off work; • Ensure legislative compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation (2011); and • Ensure effective management of WHS Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment.

Learning and Development The annual Learning and Development Schedule sets out the processes and programs we use to ensure we have capable and appropriately skilled staff in place to deliver the services and priorities that Council sets before us. Learning and development programs were completed in accordance with the schedule.

EEO Management Plan 2013-16 An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan for 2013-2016 was developed and endorsed by the Executive. The new Plan aims to promote equal employment opportunities for all employees with the introduction of several initiatives and training programs. The key highlights of the new plan include: • Implementing improvements to the systematic collection and recording of EEO data that will assist with workforce planning and ensuring future initiatives support EEO principles; and • Conducting EEO Awareness refresher training for all employees. All targets up until 30 June 2013, as detailed in the Plan, were met.

Senior Staff Remuneration For the period, four employees were designated to be senior staff in terms of the Local Government Act 1993. Under their contracts, senior staff are, among other things, expected to attend all Council meetings and be on call. Remuneration is in packaged form and comprises cash, car, fringe benefits tax and superannuation. The remuneration packages of senior staff as at 30 June 2013 were as follows: Senior Staff Remuneration 2012-13

Salary

Super

NonCash Benefit

FBT

General Manager $279,257 $26,483

$15,000

$13,133

Director Corporate Services

$170,905 $31,333

$15,000

$7,469

Director City Works

$168,374 $16,962

$15,000

$8,179

Director City Planning

$175,702 $17,640

$15,000

$8,405

119. PRIORITY PROJECTS

Priority project Status Implement outcomes from the 2011-12 Services Review Program. Implement Human Resources Information System. Implement new Workplace Health and Safety Management system including developing new Safe Work Procedures across the organisation.

Implement new IT systems including identity management system and new Standard Operating Environment.

Implementation of projects identified by the Services Review Program continues. IT are working with Subcribe HR on the Implementation Plan for a new Human Resources Information System. Human Resources has partnered with City Works to review all existing Safe Work Procedures (within Parks and Property) to determine whether the controls are still effective and to update all information to the recently developed templates. 100% of the new desktops have been deployed. A virtual Desktop system has been built for testing new Standard Operating Environment. Citrix test systems have also been installed in preparation for the new SOE structure. Preparations are underway for first Windows servers to be installed. Identity management is waiting for further implementation of the Windows server environment.

120. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

Long Term Goal 5.1 Efficient services Initiatives completed: Make available mobile technologies for loan including iPads tablets and e-readers. Implement federated search facility for online catalogue. Undertake an review of the Corporate Induction Program Continue to facilitate implementation of outcomes from the Service Review Program Strategy measures: Result

Target

Strategy: Our Libraries enable a culture of continual improvement and best practice Items per capita Total expenditure per capita Library materials expenditure per capita

1.1

1.2

$34.48

$36.00

$3.4

$3.85

Strategy: Our Libraries optimise customer service and efficiency of operations through enhanced technology Number of online transactions - reservations and renewals

85,258

65,000

Strategy: Our Libraries optimise customer service and efficiency of operations through enhanced technology Our Libraries optimise customer service and efficiency of operations through enhanced technology

Strategy: Our Libraries optimise customer service and efficiency of operations through enhanced technology Number of online transactions - reservations and renewals

109,377

65,000

8.6

7.5

Strategy: Ensure learning and development solutions add value Customer satisfaction measured by survey (out of 10)

Status

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Long Term Goal 5.2 Responsible employer Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Compliance training programs – facilitated 62 training programs Skill development programs – facilitated 129 courses Induction – facilitated for 3-day programs Learning and development plans - reviewed all plans Workplace health and safety – policy maintenance, safety risk assessments and injury management Payroll – issued weekly payments to staff Recruitment and selection – appropriately engaged 47 new staff Undertook annual Salary and Performance Management Assessments

Initiatives completed: Continue operation of the Fleetsafe Program including Driver Induction Training. Develop EEO Management Plan for 2013-16. Participate and implement SSROC measures to drive efficiencies Undertake a review of offers of employment Safe Work Method Statements to be completed for all positions Review OH&S procedures in accordance with the OH&S Management System Implement Online incident reporting Develop annual OHS Management Plan Complete EEO refresher training for all staff Complete salary and performance management system training for all staff Strategy measures: Result

Target

46%

45%

115

Vehicle accident frequency - driver not at fault ratio

31%

40%

Vehicle accident frequency - undetermined ratio

19%

15%

Repair costs - under excess claims

$2,400

$70,000

Repair costs - over excess claims

$950

$50,000

Status

Strategy: Improve driver behaviour and fleet safety Vehicle accident frequency - driver at fault ratio Total vehicle accidents

Strategy: Pro-actively consult and partner with internal and external customers to deliver effective health and safety programs and injury management services to the organisation Average time lost per injury

4 days

10 days

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Long Term Goal 5.3 Well maintained equipment Services provided:

Service Standards Met

Building maintenance - completed 4,727 maintenance projects Council building cleaning - cleaned all buildings daily IT systems maintenance – responded to 3,043 requests Business Continuity – completed one Business Continuity Plan Security – managed contract monitoring of 32 facilities Security risk reviews – prepared 17 reports Plant replacement - 12 plant purchases or replacements Vehicle and plant maintenance - serviced 392 vehicles and items of plant

Initiatives completed: Upgrade Citrix and Virtualisation Replace 200+ workstations in the organisation Implement Microsoft systems and servers Implement wider deployment of Jasper Reporting system Implement projects from the IT Strategic Plan Update and enhance the IT Disaster Recovery Plan Review the Standard Operating Environment Review effectiveness of existing security measures Prepare policy and procedures for security operations. Cadastral database spatial accuracy verification project. Develop a web based mapping service. LPMA update data filtering project. Strategy measures: Result

Target

Status

Strategy: Safeguard Council’s assets staff and customers by coordinating effective and appropriate security arrangements Security Reviews completed Security incidents reported to the security coordinator within 24 hours

100%

70%

Strategy: Implement IT infrastructure applications and systems that are functional flexible cost-effective and environmentallyfriendly Customer requests resolved within SLA requirements

97%

85%

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4. Notes to the Financial Statements

125.

5. Independent Auditor's Reports: - On the Financial Statements (Sect 417 [2]) - On the Conduct of the Audit (Sect 417 [3])

General Purpose Financial Statements

64 66

Overview (i)

These financial statements are General Purpose Financial Statements and cover the consolidated operations for Canterbury City Council.

(ii)

Canterbury City Council is a body politic of NSW, Australia - being constituted as a Local Government area by proclamation and is duly empowered by the Local Government Act (LGA) 1993 of NSW. Council's Statutory Charter is detailed in Paragraph 8 of the LGA and includes giving Council; ď Š the ability to provide goods, services & facilities, and to carry out activities appropriate to the current & future

needs of the local community and of the wider public,

ď Š the responsibility for administering regulatory requirements under the LGA and ď Š a role in the management, improvement and development of the resources in the area.

A description of the nature of Council's operations and its principal activities are provided in Note 2(b). (iii)

All figures presented in these financial statements are presented in Australian Currency.

(iv)

These financial statements were authorised for issue by the Council on 30 September 2013. Council has the power to amend and reissue these financial statements.

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Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Certificate [S.413(2)(C)]

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Canterbury City Council Income Statement

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 Budget 2013

(1)

$ '000

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

68,406 7,852 2,179 3,342 12,687 6,874

64,980 7,675 1,968 4,108 14,311 6,041

173

101,340

99,256

42,135 547 28,050 9,924 14,737 163

43,819 408 27,203 10,202 13,405 -

95,556

95,037

5,784

4,219

5,784

4,219

5,784 -

4,219 -

(1,090)

(1,822)

Notes

Income from Continuing Operations

68,321 8,030 1,578 3,073 12,692 3,786 300 -

Revenue: Rates & Annual Charges User Charges & Fees Interest & Investment Revenue Other Revenues Grants & Contributions provided for Operating Purposes Grants & Contributions provided for Capital Purposes Other Income: Net gains from the disposal of assets Net Share of interests in Joint Ventures & Associated Entities using the equity method

97,780

Total Income from Continuing Operations

43,343 621 28,788 9,500 14,522 -

Employee Benefits & On-Costs Borrowing Costs Materials & Contracts Depreciation & Amortisation Impairment Other Expenses Interest & Investment Losses Net Losses from the Disposal of Assets

96,774

Total Expenses from Continuing Operations

1,006

3a 3b 3c 3d 3e,f 3e,f

Expenses from Continuing Operations 4a 4b 4c 4d 4d 4e 3c 5

Operating Result from Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations

Net Profit/(Loss) from Discontinued Operations

1,006

Net Operating Result for the Year

1,006 -

(2,780)

Net Operating Result attributable to Council Net Operating Result attributable to Non-controlling Interests

Net Operating Result for the year before Grants and Contributions provided for Capital Purposes

(1) Original Budget as approved by Council - refer Note 16

This Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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Statement of Comprehensive Income for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

$ '000

Notes

Net Operating Result for the year (as per Income statement)

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

5,784

4,219

91,200

96,984

4,219

96,984 -

4,219 -

Other Comprehensive Income: Amounts which will not be reclassified subsequently to the Operating Result Gain (loss) on revaluation of I,PP&E Total Items which will not be reclassified subsequently to the Operating Result

20b (ii)

Amounts which will be reclassified subsequently to the Operating Result when specific conditions are met Nil

Total Other Comprehensive Income for the year

Total Comprehensive Income for the Year Total Comprehensive Income attributable to Council Total Comprehensive Income attributable to Non-controlling Interests

This Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2013

$ '000

ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents Investments Receivables Inventories Other Non-current assets classified as "held for sale" Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Investments Receivables Inventories Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Investments accounted for using the equity method Investment Property Intangible Assets Total Non-Current Assets

Notes

6a 6b 7 8 8 22

6b 7 8 9 19 14 25

TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables Borrowings Provisions Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Payables Borrowings Provisions Total Non-Current Liabilities

10 10 10

TOTAL LIABILITIES

Net Assets EQUITY Retained Earnings Revaluation Reserves Council Equity Interest Non-controlling Interests

Total Equity This Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

20 20

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

12,498 38,000 4,520 227 302 55,547

12,658 22,000 4,739 229 358 39,984

6,000 1,401 905,355 36 912,792

13,000 1,256 814,517 42 828,815

968,339

868,799

13,173 1,342 20,614 35,129

11,952 746 20,194 32,892

7,769 324 8,093

7,434 340 7,774

43,222

40,666

925,117

828,133

415,301 509,816 925,117 -

409,517 418,616 828,133 -

925,117

828,133

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Statement of Changes in Equity for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

$ '000

Notes

Retained Reserves Earnings (Refer 20b)

NonCouncil controlling Interest Interest

Total Equity

2013

Opening Balance (as per Last Year's Audited Accounts)

409,517

418,616

828,133

a. Correction of Prior Period Errors

20 (c)

b. Changes in Accounting Policies (prior year effects)

20 (d)

409,517

418,616

828,133

5,784

Revised Opening Balance (as at 1/7/12) c. Net Operating Result for the Year d. Other Comprehensive Income - Revaluations : IPP&E Asset Revaluation Rsve

20b (ii)

91,200

- Revaluations: Other Reserves

20b (ii)

- Transfers to Income Statement

20b (ii)

- Impairment (loss) reversal relating to I,PP&E - Other Movements (enter details here)

20b (ii)

91,200

5,784

91,200

96,984

e. Distributions to/(Contributions from) Non-controlling Interests

f. Transfers between Equity

415,301

509,816

925,117

Other Comprehensive Income Total Comprehensive Income (c&d)

Equity - Balance at end of the reporting period

$ '000

Notes

Retained Reserves Earnings (Refer 20b)

NonCouncil controlling Interest Interest

Total Equity

2012

Opening Balance (as per Last Year's Audited Accounts)

405,298

418,616

823,914

a. Correction of Prior Period Errors

20 (c)

b. Changes in Accounting Policies (prior year effects)

20 (d)

405,298

418,616

823,914

4,219

Revised Opening Balance (as at 1/7/11) c. Net Operating Result for the Year

d. Other Comprehensive Income - Revaluations : IPP&E Asset Revaluation Rsve

20b (ii)

- Revaluations: Other Reserves

20b (ii)

- Transfers to Income Statement

20b (ii)

- Impairment (loss) reversal relating to I,PP&E - Other Movements (enter details here)

20b (ii)

4,219

e. Distributions to/(Contributions from) Non-controlling Interests

f. Transfers between Equity

409,517

418,616

828,133

Other Comprehensive Income Total Comprehensive Income (c&d)

Equity - Balance at end of the reporting period

This Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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Statement of Cash Flows

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 Budget 2013

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

Rates & Annual Charges User Charges & Fees Investment & Interest Revenue Received Grants & Contributions Bonds, Deposits & Retention amounts received Other

68,292 8,685 1,945 21,059 931 6,449

64,731 8,308 2,143 22,242 2,048 7,200

(43,118) (25,467) (621) (17,890)

Employee Benefits & On-Costs Materials & Contracts Borrowing Costs Bonds, Deposits & Retention amounts refunded Other

(41,887) (30,420) (547) (158) (16,648)

(42,307) (28,828) (408) (1,648) (13,907)

10,388

Net Cash provided (or used in) Operating Activities

17,701

19,573

5,557 441

7,000 1,112

(15,000) (9,790)

(7,000) (20,525)

(18,792)

(19,413)

$ '000

Notes

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Receipts:

68,296 7,576 1,578 16,363 3,671

Payments:

11b

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Receipts:

688 (13,277)

(12,589)

Sale of Investment Securities Sale of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

Payments:

Purchase of Investment Securities Purchase of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Net Cash provided (or used in) Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Receipts:

1,810

Proceeds from Borrowings & Advances

Payments:

3,000

(696)

Repayment of Borrowings & Advances

(879)

(769)

(696)

Net Cash Flow provided (used in) Financing Activities

931

2,231

(160)

2,391

(2,897)

Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash & Cash Equivalents

12,658

plus:

Cash & Cash Equivalents - beginning of year

11a

12,658

10,267

9,761

Cash & Cash Equivalents - end of the year

11a

12,498

12,658

44,000

35,000

56,498

47,658

Additional Information: plus:

Investments on hand - end of year

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments Please refer to Note 11 for information on the following: - Non Cash Financing & Investing Activities. - Financing Arrangements. - Net cash flow disclosures relating to any Discontinued Operations This Statement should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Notes.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted by Council in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below in order to assist in its general understanding. Under Australian Accounting Standards (AASBs), accounting policies are defined as those specific principles, bases, conventions, rules and practices applied by a reporting entity (in this case Council) in preparing and presenting its financial statements.

(a) Basis of preparation (i) Background These financial statements are general purpose financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with; 

Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board,

Under the Local Government Act (LGA), Regulations and Local Government Code of Accounting Practice & Financial Reporting, it should be noted that Councils in NSW only have a requirement to comply with AASBs. (iii) New and amended standards adopted by Council None of the new standards and amendments to standards that are mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 July 2013 affected any of the amounts recognised in the current period or any prior period and are not likely to affect future periods. (iv) Early adoption of Accounting Standards Council has not elected to apply any pronouncements before their operative date in the annual reporting period beginning 1 July 2013. (v) Basis of Accounting

 the Local Government Act (1993) & Regulation, and

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention except for:

 the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting.

(i)

For the purpose of preparing these financial statements, Council has been deemed to be a notfor-profit entity. (ii) Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) Because AASBs are sector neutral, some standards either: (a) have

local Australian content and prescription that is specific to the Not-ForProfit sector (including Local Government) which are not in compliance with IFRS’s, or

(b) specifically exclude application by Not for

Profit entities.

Accordingly in preparing these financial statements and accompanying notes, Council has been unable to comply fully with International Accounting Standards, but has complied fully with Australian Accounting Standards.

financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, available-for-sale financial assets and investment properties which are all valued at fair value,

(ii) the write down of any Asset on the basis of Impairment (if warranted) and (iii) certain classes of Infrastructure, property, plant & equipment that are accounted for at fair valuation. The accrual basis of accounting has also been applied in their preparation. (vi) Changes in Accounting Policies Council’s accounting policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. There have also been no changes in accounting policies when compared with previous financial statements unless otherwise stated [refer Note 20(d)].

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (vii) Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates (in conformity with AASBs). Accordingly this requires management to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Council's accounting policies. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that may have a financial impact on the entity and that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions Council makes estimates concerning the future.

and

assumptions

The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are set out below. (i)

Estimated fair values of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment.

Critical judgements in applying the entity's accounting policies (i)

Impairment of Receivables - Council has made a significant judgement about the impairment of a number of its receivables in Note 7.

(ii)

Projected Section 94 Commitments - Council has used significant judgement in determining future Section 94 income and expenditure in Note 17.

(b) Revenue recognition Council recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity and

specific criteria have been met for each of the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities as described below. Council bases any estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is measured on major income categories as follows: Rates, Annual Charges, Grants and Contributions Rates, annual charges, grants and contributions (including developer contributions) are recognised as revenues when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising these receipts. Control over assets acquired from rates and annual charges is obtained at the commencement of the rating year as it is an enforceable debt linked to the rateable property or, where earlier, upon receipt of the rates. A provision for the impairment on rates receivables has not been established as unpaid rates represent a charge against the rateable property that will be recovered when the property is next sold. Control over granted assets is normally obtained upon their receipt (or acquittal) or upon earlier notification that a grant has been secured, and is valued at their fair value at the date of transfer. Revenue from Contributions is recognised when the Council either obtains control of the contribution or the right to receive it, (i) it is probable that the economic benefits comprising the contribution will flow to the Council and (ii) the amount of the contribution can be measured reliably. Where grants or contributions recognised as revenues during the financial year were obtained on condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period and those conditions were undischarged at balance date, the unused grant or contribution is disclosed in Note 3(g).

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Note 3(g) also discloses the amount of unused grant or contribution from prior years that was expended on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations during the current year. The Council has obligations to provide facilities from contribution revenues levied on developers under the provisions of S94 of the EPA Act 1979. Whilst Council generally incorporates these amounts as part of a Development Consents Order, such developer contributions are only recognised as income upon their physical receipt by Council, due to the possibility that individual Development Consents may not be acted upon by the applicant and accordingly would not be payable to Council. Developer contributions may only be expended for the purposes for which the contributions were required but the Council may apply contributions according to the priorities established in work schedules. A detailed Note relating to developer contributions can be found at Note 17. User Charges, Fees and Other Income User charges, fees and other income (including parking fees and fines) are recognised as revenue when the service has been provided, the payment is received, or when the penalty has been applied, whichever first occurs. A provision for the impairment of these receivables is recognised when collection in full is no longer probable. A liability is recognised in respect of revenue that is reciprocal in nature to the extent that the requisite service has not been provided as at balance date. Sale of Infrastructure, Equipment

Property,

Plant

and

The profit or loss on sale of an asset is determined when control of the asset has irrevocably passed to the buyer.

payment is notified, or the payment is received, whichever first occurs. Interest Income from Cash & Investments is accounted for using the Effective Interest method in accordance with AASB 139.

(c) The Trust Fund In accordance with the provisions of Section 411 of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended), a separate and distinct Trust Fund is maintained to account for all money and property received by the Council in trust which must be applied only for the purposes of or in accordance with the trusts relating to those monies. Trust monies and property subject to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control have been included in these statements. Trust monies and property held by Council but not subject to the control of Council, have been excluded from these statements. A separate statement of monies held in the Trust Fund is available for inspection at the Council office by any person free of charge.

(d) Leases All Leases entered into by Council are reviewed and classified on inception date as either a Finance Lease or an Operating Lease. Finance Leases Leases of property, plant and equipment where the Council has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised at the leaseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inception at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

Interest and Rents

The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in borrowings.

Rents are recognised as revenue on a proportional basis when the payment is due, the value of the

Each lease payment is allocated between the liability outstanding and the recognition of a finance charge.

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The interest element of the finance charge is costed to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. Property, plant and equipment acquired under finance leases is depreciated over the shorter of each leased asset’s useful life and the lease term. Operating Leases Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Lease income from operating leases is recognised in income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents

 loans and receivables,  held-to-maturity investments, and  available-for-sale financial assets. Each classification depends on the purpose/intention for which the investment was acquired & at the time it was acquired. Management determines each Investment classification at the time of initial recognition and reevaluates this designation at each reporting date. (i) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets that are “held for trading”. A financial asset is classified in the “held for trading” category if it is acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term. Derivatives are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges.

 cash on hand,

Assets in this category are primarily classified as current assets as they are primarily held for trading &/or are expected to be realised within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

 deposits held at call with financial institutions,

(ii) Loans and receivables

 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

Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.

Cash and cash equivalents includes;

 bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the balance sheet but are incorporated into Cash & Cash Equivalents for presentation of the Statement of Cash Flows.

(f) Investments and Other Financial Assets Council (in accordance with AASB 139) classifies each of its investments into one of the following categories for measurement purposes:  financial assets at fair value through profit or loss,

They arise when the Council provides money, goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention (or in some cases ability) of selling the resulting receivable. They are included in current assets, except for those with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance sheet date which are classified as noncurrent assets. (iii) Held-to-maturity investments Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Council’s management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity.

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies In contrast to the “Loans & Receivables” classification, these investments are generally quoted in an active market.

cost or amortised cost as applicable, and no reversals of fair value gains or losses recorded before reclassification date are subsequently made.

Held-to-maturity financial assets are included in noncurrent assets, except for those with maturities less than 12 months from the reporting date, which are classified as current assets.

Effective interest rates for financial assets reclassified to loans and receivables and held-tomaturity categories are determined at the reclassification date. Further increases in estimates of cash flows adjust effective interest rates prospectively.

(iv) Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are nonderivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. Investments must be designated as available-forsale if they do not have fixed maturities and fixed or determinable payments and management intends to hold them for the medium to long term. Accordingly, this classification principally comprises marketable equity securities, but can include all types of financial assets that could otherwise be classified in one of the other investment categories.

General Accounting & Measurement of Financial Instruments: (i) Initial Recognition Investments are initially recognised (and measured) at fair value, plus in the case of investments not at “fair value through profit or loss”, directly attributable transactions costs Purchases and sales of investments are recognised on trade-date - the date on which the Council commits to purchase or sell the asset.

They are generally included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within 12 months of the balance sheet date or the term to maturity from the reporting date is less than 12 months.

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Council has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.

Financial Assets – Reclassification

(ii) Subsequent Measurement

Council may choose to reclassify a non-derivative trading financial asset out of the held-for-trading category if the financial asset is no longer held for the purpose of selling it in the near term.

Available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are subsequently carried at fair value.

Financial assets other than loans and receivables are permitted to be reclassified out of the held-fortrading category only in rare circumstances arising from a single event that is unusual and highly unlikely to recur in the near term. Council may also choose to reclassify financial assets that would meet the definition of loans and receivables out of the held-for-trading or availablefor-sale categories if it has the intention and ability to hold these financial assets for the foreseeable future or until maturity at the date of reclassification. Reclassifications are made at fair value as of the reclassification date. Fair value becomes the new

Loans and receivables and held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the financial assets classified as “fair value through profit or loss” category are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise. Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of non monetary securities classified as "available-for-sale" are recognised in equity in the available-for-sale investments revaluation reserve.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies When securities classified as "available-for-sale" are sold or impaired, the accumulated fair value adjustments are included in the income statement as gains and losses from investment securities. (iii) Types of Investments Council has an approved Investment Policy in order to undertake its investment of money in accordance with (and to comply with) Section 625 of the Local Government Act and S212 of the LG (General) Regulation 2005. Investments are placed and managed in accordance with the Policy and having particular regard to authorised investments prescribed under the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order. Council maintains its investment Policy in compliance with the Act and ensures that it or its representatives exercise care, diligence and skill that a prudent person would exercise in investing Council funds. Council amended its policy following revisions to the Ministerial Local Government Investment Order arising from the Cole Inquiry recommendations. Certain investments that Council holds are no longer prescribed (eg. managed funds, CDOs, and equity linked notes), however they have been retained under grandfathering provisions of the Order. These will be disposed of when most financially advantageous to Council.

(g) Fair value estimation The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated for recognition and measurement or for disclosure purposes. The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets is based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet date. The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. Council uses a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each balance date.

Quoted market prices or dealer quotes for similar instruments are used for long-term debt instruments held. If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the Council establishes fair value by using valuation techniques. These include reference to the fair values of recent arm’s length transactions, involving the same instruments or other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, and option pricing models refined to reflect the issuer’s specific circumstances. The nominal value less estimated credit adjustments of trade receivables and payables are assumed to approximate their fair values. The fair value of financial liabilities for disclosure purposes is estimated by discounting the future contractual cash flows at the current market interest rate that is available to the Council for similar financial instruments.

(h) Receivables Receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, less any provision for impairment. Receivables (excluding Rates & Annual Charges) are generally due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. The collectibility of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis. Debts which are known to be uncollectible are written off in accordance with Council’s policy. A provision for impairment (ie. an allowance account) relating to receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Council will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of each receivable. The amount of the provision is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the effective interest rate. Impairment losses are recognised in the Income Statement within other expenses. page 15

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies When a receivable for which an impairment allowance had been recognised becomes uncollectible in a subsequent period, it is written off against the allowance account.

Borrowing costs incurred while active development is interrupted for extended periods are recognised as expenses.

Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against other expenses in the income statement.

(j) Infrastructure, Property, Plant and Equipment (IPP&E) Acquisition of assets

(i) Inventories Raw Materials and Stores, Work in Progress and Finished Goods

Council’s non current assets are continually revalued (over a 5 year period) in accordance with the fair valuation policy as mandated by the Division of Local Government.

Raw materials and stores, work in progress and finished goods in respect of business undertakings are all stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

At balance date, the following classes of IPP&E were stated at their Fair Value; -

Investment Properties – refer Note 1(p)

Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditure, the latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity.

Operational Land (External

Buildings – Specialised/Non Specialised

Costs are assigned to individual items of inventory on the basis of weighted average costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

Plant and Equipment

Roads Assets incl. roads, bridges & footpaths

Drainage Assets (External

Community Land (External Valuation from VG)

Land Improvements

Land Held for Resale/Capitalisation of Borrowing Costs

Other Structures

Land held for resale is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Other Assets

Inventories held in respect of non-business undertakings have been valued at cost subject to adjustment for loss of service potential.

Cost is assigned by specific identification and includes the cost of acquisition, and development and borrowing costs during development. When development is completed borrowing costs and other holding charges are expensed as incurred. Borrowing costs included in the cost of land held for resale are those costs that would have been avoided if the expenditure on the acquisition and development of the land had not been made.

Valuation)

(External Valuation)

(as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

(External Valuation)

Valuation)

(as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

(as approximated by depreciated historical cost) (as approximated by depreciated historical cost)

Initial Recognition On initial recognition, an assets cost is measured at its fair value, plus all expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition. Where settlement of any part of an asset’s cash consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted to their present value as at the date of recognition (ie. date of exchange) of the asset to arrive at fair value. page 16

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The discount rate used is the Council’s incremental borrowing rate, being the rate at which a similar borrowing could be obtained from an independent financier under comparable terms and conditions. Where IPP&E assets are acquired for no cost or for an amount other than cost, the assets are recognised in the financial statements at their fair value at acquisition date - being the amount that the asset could have been exchanged between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. Subsequent costs 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 Council and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. Asset Revaluations (including Indexation) In accounting for Asset Revaluations relating to Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment:  Increases in the combined carrying amounts of asset classes arising on revaluation are credited to the asset revaluation reserve.  To the extent that a net asset class increase reverses a decrease previously recognised via the profit or loss, then increase is first recognised in profit or loss.  Net decreases that reverse previous increases of the same asset class are first charged against revaluation reserves directly in equity to the extent of the remaining reserve attributable to the asset, with all other decreases charged to the Income statement. Water and sewerage network assets are indexed annually between full revaluations in accordance with the latest indices provided in the NSW Office of Water - Rates Reference Manual. For all other assets, Council assesses at each reporting date whether there is any indication that a

revalued asset’s carrying amount may differ materially from that which would be determined if the asset were revalued at the reporting date. If any such indication exists, Council determines the asset’s fair value and revalues the asset to that amount. Full revaluations are undertaken for all assets on a 5 year cycle. Capitalisation Thresholds Items of infrastructure, property, plant and equipment are not capitalised unless their cost of acquisition exceeds the following; Land - council land - open space - land under roads (purchases after 30/6/08)

100% Capitalised 100% Capitalised 100% Capitalised

Plant & Equipment Office Furniture Office Equipment Other Plant &Equipment

> $1,000 > $1,000 > $1,000

Buildings & Land Improvements Park Furniture & Equipment

> $1,000

Building - construction/extensions - renovations

100% Capitalised > $1,000

Other Structures

> $1,000

Stormwater Assets Drains & Culverts Other

> $1,000 > $1,000

Transport Assets Road construction & reconstruction Reseal/Re-sheet & major repairs:

> $10,000 > $10,000

Bridge construction & reconstruction

> $10,000

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Land is not depreciated.

Disposal and De-recognition

Estimated useful lives for Council's IPP&E include:

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no further future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal.

& Equipment - Office Equipment - Office furniture - Computer Equipment - Vehicles - Heavy Plant/Road Making equip. - Other plant and equipment

5 to 10 years 5 to 20 years 5 years 5 years 6 years 5 to 10 years

Other Equipment - Playground equipment - Benches, seats etc

5 to 15 years 10 to 20 years

Buildings - Buildings : Masonry - Buildings : Other

50 to 100 years 20 to 40 years

Stormwater Drainage - Drains - Culverts

80 to 100 years 50 to 80 years

Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in Council’s Income Statement in the year the asset is derecognised.

(k) Land Land (other than Land under Roads) is in accordance with Part 2 of Chapter 6 of the Local Government Act (1993) classified as either Operational or Community. This classification of Land is disclosed in Note 9(a).

(l) Land under roads

Transportation Assets - Sealed Roads : Surface - Sealed Roads : Structure - Unsealed roads

15 to 25 years 20 to 50 years 10 to 20 years

- Bridge : Concrete - Bridge : Other

80 years 50 years

- Road Pavements - Kerb, Gutter & Paths

70 years 50 years

Other Infrastructure Assets - Bulk earthworks

Infinite

All asset residual values and useful lives are reviewed and adjusted (where appropriate), at each balance sheet date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount – refer Note 1(s) on Asset Impairment.

Land under roads is land under roadways and road reserves including land under footpaths, nature strips and median strips. Council has elected not to recognise land under roads acquired before 1 July 2008 in accordance with AASB 1051. Land under roads acquired after 1 July 2008 is recognised in accordance with AASB 116 – Property, Plant and Equipment. Council will review the recognition of all land under roads when the valuation methodology has been determined by the industry and is, in the meantime, collecting the necessary physical data to undertake the valuation.

(m) Intangible Assets IT Development and Software Costs incurred in developing products or systems and costs incurred in acquiring software and licenses that will contribute to future period financial benefits

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies through revenue generation and/or cost reduction are capitalised to software and systems. Costs capitalised include external direct costs of materials and service, direct payroll and payroll related costs of employees’ time spent on the project. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line bases over periods generally ranging from 3 to 5 years. IT development costs include only those costs directly attributable to the development phase and are only recognised following completion of technical feasibility and where Council has an intention and ability to use the asset.

(n) Crown Reserves Crown Reserves under Council’s care and control are recognised as assets of the Council. While ownership of the reserves remains with the Crown, Council retains operational control of the reserves and is responsible for their maintenance and use in accordance with the specific purposes to which the reserves are dedicated. Improvements on Crown Reserves are also recorded as assets, while maintenance costs incurred by Council and revenues relating the reserves are recognised within Council’s Income Statement. Representations are currently being sought across State and Local Government to develop a consistent accounting treatment for Crown Reserves across both tiers of government.

(o) Investment property Investment property comprises land &/or buildings that are principally held for long-term rental yields, capital gains or both that is not occupied by Council. Investment property is carried at fair value, representing an open-market value determined annually by external valuers. Annual changes in the fair value of Investment Properties are recorded in the Income Statement as part of “Other Income”.

Full revaluations are carried out every three years with an appropriate index utilised each year in between the full revaluations.

(p) Payables These amounts represent liabilities and include goods and services provided to the Council prior to the end of financial year which are unpaid. The amounts for goods and services are unsecured and are usually paid within 30 days of recognition.

(q) Borrowings Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Amortisation results in any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption amount being recognised in the Income Statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method. Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Council has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

(r) Borrowing costs Borrowing costs are expensed.

(s) Provisions Provisions for legal claims, service warranties and other like liabilities are recognised when:  Council has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events;

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  it is more likely than not that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and  the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.

the rates paid or payable, and accordingly no Liability has been recognised in these reports. Wages & salaries, annual leave and vesting sick leave are all classified as Current Liabilities. (ii) Other Long Term Obligations

Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole.

The liability for all long service and annual leave in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date (which is not expected to be settled within the 12 months after the reporting period) are recognised in the provision for employee benefits.

A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small.

These liabilities are measured at the present value of the expected future payments to be made using the projected unit credit method.

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the reporting date.

Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service.

The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. The increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as interest expense.

(t) Employee benefits (i) Short Term Obligations Short term employee benefit obligations include liabilities for wages and salaries (including nonmonetary benefits), annual leave and vesting sick leave expected to be settled within the 12 months after the reporting period. Leave liabilities are recognised in the provision for employee benefits in respect of employees’ services up to the reporting date with other short term employee benefit obligations disclosed under payables. These provisions are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled. Liabilities for non vesting sick leave are recognised at the time when the leave is taken and measured at

Expected future payments are then discounted using market yields at the reporting date based on national government bonds with terms to maturity and currency that match as closely as possible the estimated future cash outflows. Due to the nature of when and how Long Service Leave can be taken, all Long Service Leave for employees with 4 or more years of service has been classified as Current, as it has been deemed that Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months – even though it is not anticipated that all employees with more than 4 years service (as at reporting date) will apply for and take their leave entitlements in the next 12 months. (iii) Retirement benefit obligations All employees of the Council are entitled to benefits on retirement, disability or death. Council contributes to various defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans on behalf of its employees. Defined Benefit Plans A liability or asset in respect of defined benefit superannuation plans would ordinarily be recognised in the balance sheet, and measured as the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the reporting page 20

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies date plus unrecognised actuarial gains (less unrecognised actuarial losses) less the fair value of the superannuation fund’s assets at that date and any unrecognised past service cost. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is based on expected future payments which arise from membership of the fund to the reporting date, calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. Consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels, experience of employee departures and periods of service. However, when this information is not reliably available, Council can account for its obligations to defined benefit plans on the same basis as its obligations to defined contribution plans – i.e. as an expense when they become payable. Council is party to an Industry Defined Benefit Plan under the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, named the “Local Government Superannuation Scheme – Pool B” This Scheme has been deemed to be a “multi employer fund” for the purposes of AASB 119. Sufficient information is not available to account for the Scheme as a defined benefit plan (in accordance with AASB 119) because the assets to the scheme are pooled together for all Councils. The last valuation of the Scheme was performed by Mr Martin Stevenson BSc, FIA, FIAA) on 20/02/13 and covers the period ended 30/06/13. However the position is monitored annually and the Actuary has estimated that as at 30 June 2013 the prior period deficit still exists. Effective from 1 July 2013, employers are required to contribute additional contributions to assist in extinguishing this deficit. The amount of employer contributions to the defined benefit section of the Local Government Superannuation Scheme and recognised as an expense and disclosed as part of Superannuation Expenses at Note 4(a) for the year ending 30 June 2013 was $1,536,182.

The amount of additional contributions included in the total employer contribution advised above is $676,221. The share of this deficit that can be broadly attributed to Council is estimated to be in the order of $ 3,143,984 as at 30 June 2013. Council’s share of that deficiency cannot be accurately calculated as the Scheme is a mutual arrangement where assets and liabilities are pooled together for all member councils. For this reason, no liability for the deficiency has been recognised in these financial statements. Council has, however, disclosed a contingent liability in Note 18 to reflect the possible obligation that may arise should the Scheme require immediate payment to correct the deficiency. Defined Contribution Plans 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. (iv) Employee Benefit On-Costs Council has recognised at year end the aggregate on-cost liabilities arising from employee benefits, and in particular those on-cost liabilities that will arise when payment of current employee benefits is made in future periods. These amounts include Superannuation and Workers Compensation expenses which will be payable upon the future payment of certain Leave Liabilities accrued as at 30/6/13.

(u) Self insurance Council does not self insure.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies given to the time when each asset or liability is expected to be settled. The asset or liability is classified as current if it is expected to be settled within the next 12 months, being the Council’s operational cycle. Exceptions In the case of liabilities where Council does not have the unconditional right to defer settlement beyond 12 months (such as vested long service leave), the liability is classified as current even if not expected to be settled within the next 12 months. In the case of inventories that are “held for trading”, these are also classified as current even if not expected to be realised in the next 12 months.

(w) Taxes The Council is exempt from both Commonwealth Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. Council does however have to comply with both Fringe Benefits Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST).

are exclusive of GST. Instead, the GST component of investing and financing activity cash flows which are recoverable from or payable to the ATO are classified as operating cash flows. Commitments and contingencies are disclosed net of the amount of GST recoverable from (or payable to) the ATO.

(x) 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 2013. 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 implications:

Local

Government

with

Income, expenses and assets are all recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

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 (effective from 1 January 2015)

In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the revenue / expense.

AASB 9 Financial Instruments addresses the classification, measurement and de-recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities.

Receivables and payables within the Balance Sheet are stated inclusive of any applicable GST.

The standard is not applicable until 1 January 2015 but is available for early adoption.

The net amount of GST recoverable from or payable to the ATO is included as a current asset or current liability in the Balance Sheet.

Council has yet to assess its full impact.

Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Operating cash flows within the Cash Flow Statement are on a gross basis, ie. they are inclusive of GST where applicable. Investing and Financing cash flows are treated on a net basis (where recoverable form the ATO), ie. they

When adopted, the standard will affect in particular Council’s accounting for its available-for-sale financial assets, since AASB 9 only permits the recognition of fair value gains and losses in other comprehensive income if they relate to equity investments that are not held for trading.

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Fair value gains and losses on available-for-sale debt investments, for example, will therefore have to be recognised directly in profit or loss although there is currently a proposal by the IASB to introduce a Fair value through Other Comprehensive Income category for debt instruments. There will be no impact on Council’s accounting for financial liabilities, as the new requirements only affect the accounting for financial liabilities that are designated at fair value through profit or loss and Council does not have any such liabilities. The de-recognition rules have been transferred from AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and have not been changed. AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement and AASB 2011-8 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 13 (effective 1 January 2013) AASB 13 explains how to measure fair value and aims to enhance fair value disclosures. Council has yet to determine which, if any, of its current measurement techniques will have to change as a result of the new guidance. It is therefore not possible to state the impact, if any, of the new rules on any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements. However, application of the new standard will impact the type of information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. Council does not intend to adopt the new standard before its operative date, which means that it would be first applied in the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2014. Applicable to Local Government implications for Council;

but

AASB 2012-2 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities [AASB 132 & AASB 7] (effective 1 January 2013)

This Standard amends the required disclosures in AASB 7 to include information that will enable users of an entity’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements, including rights of set-off associated with the entity’s recognised financial assets and recognised financial liabilities, on the entity’s financial position. This Standard also amends AASB 132 to refer to the additional disclosures added to AASB 7 by this Standard. The adoption of this standard will not change the reported financial position and performance of the entity, there are no impact on disclosures as there are no offsetting arrangements currently in place. AASB 2012-3 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities [AASB 132] (effective 1 January 2014). This Standard adds application guidance to AASB 132 to address inconsistencies identified in applying some of the offsetting criteria of AASB 132, including clarifying the meaning of “currently has a legally enforceable right of set-off” and that some gross settlement systems may be considered equivalent to net settlement. The adoption of this standard will not change the reported financial position and performance of the entity, there are no impact on disclosures as there are no offsetting arrangements currently in place. 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 1 January 2013) This suite of five new and amended standards address the accounting for joint arrangements, consolidated financial statements and associated disclosures. page 23

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies AASB 10 replaces all of the guidance on control and consolidation in AASB 127 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, and Interpretation 12 Consolidation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Purpose Entities. The core principle that a consolidated entity presents a parent and its subsidiaries as if they are a single economic entity remains unchanged, as do the mechanics of consolidation. However, the standard introduces a single definition of control that applies to all entities. It focuses on the need to have both power and rights or exposure to variable returns. Power is the current ability to direct the activities that significantly influence returns. Returns must vary and can be positive, negative or both. Control exists when the investor can use its power to affect the amount of its returns. There is also new guidance on participating and protective rights and on agent/principal relationships. Council does not expect the new standard to have a significant impact on its composition.

As Council already applies the equity method in accounting for this investment, AASB 11 will not have any impact on the amounts recognised in its financial statements. AASB 12 sets out the required disclosures for entities reporting under the two new standards, AASB 10 and AASB 11, and replaces the disclosure requirements currently found in AASB 127 and AASB 128. Application of this standard by Council will not affect any of the amounts recognised in the financial statements, but will impact the type of information disclosed in relation to Council's investments. Amendments to AASB 128 provide clarification that an entity continues to apply the equity method and does not remeasure its retained interest as part of ownership changes where a joint venture becomes an associate, and vice versa. The amendments also introduce a â&#x20AC;&#x153;partial disposalâ&#x20AC;? concept. Council is still assessing the impact of these amendments.

AASB 11 introduces a principles based approach to accounting for joint arrangements.

Council does not expect to adopt the new standards before their operative date.

The focus is no longer on the legal structure of joint arrangements, but rather on how rights and obligations are shared by the parties to the joint arrangement.

They would therefore be first applied in the financial statements for the annual reporting period ending 30 June 2014.

Based on the assessment of rights and obligations, a joint arrangement will be classified as either a joint operation or a joint venture. Joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method, and the choice to proportionately consolidate will no longer be permitted. Parties to a joint operation will account their share of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities in much the same way as under the previous standard. AASB 11 also provides guidance for parties that participate in joint arrangements but do not share joint control. Council's investment in the joint venture partnership will be classified as a joint venture under the new rules.

Revised AASB 119 Employee Benefits, AASB 2011-10 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 119 (September 2011) and AASB 2011-11 Amendments to AASB 119 (September 2011) arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements (effective 1 January 2013) This revised standard on accounting for employee benefits requires the recognition of all remeasurements of defined benefit liabilities/assets immediately in other comprehensive income (removal of the so-called 'corridor' method) and the calculation of a net interest expense or income by applying the discount rate to the net defined benefit liability or asset. This replaces the expected return on plan assets that is currently included in profit or loss.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The standard also introduces a number of additional disclosures for defined benefit liabilities/assets and could affect the timing of the recognition of termination benefits. The amendments will have to be implemented retrospectively. Council does not recognise defined benefit assets and liabilities for the reasons set out in paragraph (t) (iii) and so these changes will not have an impact on its reported results. Not applicable to Local Government per se; AASB 2012-5 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from Annual Improvements 2009â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2011 Cycle (effective 1 January 2013) AASB 1 - this standard clarifies that an entity can apply AASB 1 more than once. An entity can elect to apply AASB 123 from the transition date or an earlier date.

(y) Rounding of amounts Unless otherwise indicated, amounts in the financial statements have been rounded off to the nearest thousand dollars.

(z) Comparative Figures To ensure comparability with the current reporting periodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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

AASB 101 - clarifies that a third statement of financial position is required when the opening statement of financial position is materially affected by any adjustments. AASB 116 - clarifies the classification of servicing equipment. AASB 132 and Interpretation 2 - clarifies that income tax relating to distributions to holders of an equity instrument and to transaction costs of an equity transaction shall be accounted for in accordance with AASB 112 Income Taxes AASB 134 - provides clarification about segment reporting. The amendments arising from this standard are not expected to change the reported financial position or performance of the Council. There are no other standards that are not yet effective and that are expected to have a material impact on the entity in the current or future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions. page 25

2,786

Recreation & Culture

58,701 101,340

97,780

42,639

58,419

39,361

721 73

3,330

7,415

6,907

19,652

483

1,269

2,788

99,256

57,816

41,440

660 119

3,407

3,991

6,754

17,238

571

1,393

7,220

96,774

1,866 812

6,762

3,871

7,442

22,267

1,179

1,719

44,604

6,252

95,556

3,146 788

11,846

3,525

7,961

20,551

1,220

1,641

39,367

5,511

2013

Actual

95,037

3,087 748

11,514

3,973

7,653

17,521

1,310

1,812

42,409

5,010

2012

Actual

1,006

58,419

(57,413)

(945) (727)

(3,976)

182

(427)

(3,677)

(670)

(238)

(40,683)

(6,252)

2013

Budget

Original

1. Includes: Rates & Annual Charges (incl. Ex-Gratia), Untied General Purpose Grants & Unrestricted Interest & Investment Income.

5,784

58,701

(52,917)

(2,425) (715)

(8,516)

3,890

(1,054)

(899)

(737)

(372)

(36,579)

(5,510)

2013

Actual

4,219

57,816

(53,597)

(2,427) (629)

(8,107)

(899)

(283)

(739)

(419)

(35,189)

(4,923)

2012

Actual

Operating Result from Continuing Operations

1. Includes: Rates & Annual Charges (incl. Ex-Gratia), Untied General Purpose Grants & Unrestricted Interest & Investment Income.

General Purpose Income 1 Operating Result from Continuing Operations

Joint Ventures (using the Equity Method)

Share of gains/(losses) in Associates &

Total Functions & Activities

921 85

4,053

Housing & Community Amenities

Transport & Communication Economic Affairs

7,015

18,590

Community Services & Education

Environment

509

1,481

Health

3,921

Public Order & Safety

2013

Budget

2012

Original

Budget Actual

Actual

Original

Expenses from Continuing Operations

Details of these Functions/Activities are provided in Note 2(b).

14,331

6,282

8,049

60 -

404

111

4,471

1,387

1,582

2013

Actual

17,653

8,192

9,461

61 20

513

114

4,324

1,212

3,189

2012

Actual

Grants included in Income from Continuing Operations

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

Income from Continuing Operations

Administration

Governance

Functions/Activities

$ '000

Note 2(a). Council Functions / Activities - Financial Information

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Notes to the Financial Statements

Canterbury City Council

968,339

578,954 4

106,060

20,111

115,413

1,106

1,086

116,533

29,071

2013

Actual

868,799

540,504 4

54,959

3,755

100,068

1,109

2,375

152,152

13,872

2012

Actual

Total Assets held (Current & Non-current)

App e n d i x - Fi n a n c i a l s

148

Financial Statements 2013

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 2(b). Council Functions / Activities - Component Descriptions Details relating to the Council's functions / activities as reported in Note 2(a) are as follows: GOVERNANCE Costs relating to the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a component of democratic government, including elections, membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees and expenses, subscriptions to local authority associations, meetings of council and policy making committees, area representation and public disclosure and compliance. ADMINISTRATION Corporate Support and Other Support Services (not otherwise attributed to the listed functions / activities). PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY Fire protection, animal control, beach control, enforcement of local government regulations, emergency services, other. HEALTH Inspection, immunisations, food control, health centres, other, administration. ENVIRONMENT Noxious plants and insect/vermin control, other environmental protection, solid waste management, street cleaning, drainage, stormwater management. COMMUNITY SERVICES & EDUCATION Administration, family day care, child care, youth services, other family and children, aged and disabled, migrant services, Aboriginal services, other community services, education. HOUSING & COMMUNITY AMENITIES Housing, town planning, street lighting, other sanitation and garbage, public cemeteries, public conveniences, other community amenities. RECREATION & CULTURE Public libraries, museums, art galleries, community centres, public halls, other cultural services, swimming pools, sporting grounds, parks and gardens (lakes), other sport and recreation. MINING, MANUFACTURING & CONSTRUCTION Building control, abattoirs, quarries & pits, other. TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATION Urban roads, sealed rural roads, unsealed rural roads, bridges, footpaths, aerodromes, parking areas, bus shelters and services, water transport, RTA works, other. ECONOMIC AFFAIRS Camping areas, caravan parks, tourism and area promotion, industrial development promotion, saleyards and markets, real estate development, commercial nurseries, other business undertakings.

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

39,541 11,155 50,696

38,267 10,624 48,891

16,752 862 96 17,710

15,208 785 96 16,089

68,406

64,980

(a) Rates & Annual Charges Ordinary Rates Residential Business Total Ordinary Rates Special Rates Nil Annual Charges (pursuant to s.496, s.496A, s.496B, s.501 & s.611) Domestic Waste Management Services Waste Management Services (non-domestic) Section 611 Charges Total Annual Charges

TOTAL RATES & ANNUAL CHARGES

Council has used 2011 year valuations provided by the NSW Valuer General in calculating its rates.

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Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations (continued) $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

13 13

15 15

318 1,250 5 141 230 143 74 29 12 2,202

326 1,166 3 116 227 133 65 28 16 2,080

2,473 348 2,389 362 27 25 13 5,637

2,464 285 2,398 374 21 25 13 5,580

7,852

7,675

(b) User Charges & Fees Specific User Charges (per s.502 - Specific "actual use" charges) Domestic Waste Management Services Total User Charges Other User Charges & Fees (i) Fees & Charges - Statutory & Regulatory Functions (per s.608)

Inspection Services Planning & Building Regulation POEO Act Section 68 Fees Section 149 Certificates (EPA Act) Section 603 Certificates Section 735A Certificates Town Planning Other Total Fees & Charges - Statutory/Regulatory (ii) Fees & Charges - Other(incl. General User Charges (per s.608)

Aquatic / Fitness Centre Chargable Works Child Care Leaseback Fees - Council Vehicles Photocopiers Tennis Courts Other Total Fees & Charges - Other

TOTAL USER CHARGES & FEES

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations (continued) $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

241 1,938

250 1,718

(c) Interest & Investment Revenue (incl. losses) Interest & Dividends - Interest on Overdue Rates & Annual Charges (incl. Special Purpose Rates) - Interest earned on Investments (interest & coupon payment income)

TOTAL INTEREST & INVESTMENT REVENUE

2,179

1,968

241 1,395

250 631

349 107 -

754 144 87

87 2,179

102 1,968

1,067 1,384 55 162 104 151 77 4 56 3 279

1,039 1,543 41 159 23 146 631 15 108 7 396

Interest Revenue is attributable to:

Unrestricted Investments/Financial Assets: Overdue Rates & Annual Charges (General Fund) General Council Cash & Investments Restricted Investments/Funds - External: Development Contributions - Section 94 Domestic Waste Management operations Unspent Special Purpose Grants Restricted Investments/Funds - Internal: Internally Restricted Assets Total Interest & Investment Revenue Recognised

(d) Other Revenues Rental Income - Other Council Properties Fines Commissions & Agency Fees Floodlighting Insurance Claim Recoveries Kiosk Other Contributions to Works Sales - General Telephone Towers Training Income Other

TOTAL OTHER REVENUE

3,342

4,108

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Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations (continued) $ '000

2013 Operating

2012 Operating

2013 Capital

2012 Capital

4,339 962 981 6,282

5,968 1,229 995 8,192

356 37 3,305 65 347 23 3 323 34 309 88 468 391 131 111 5,991 12,273

335 41 50 2,952 296 280 20 272 55 28 398 61 459 381 92 5,720 13,912

95 12 608 442 901 2,058 2,058

115 1,615 268 802 871 70 3,741 3,741

9,524 2,601 148 12,273

11,148 2,733 31 13,912

12 2,046 2,058

1,615 2,125 1 3,741

(e) Grants General Purpose (Untied) Financial Assistance - General Component Financial Assistance - Local Roads Component Pensioners' Rates Subsidies - General Component Total General Purpose Specific Purpose Pensioners' Rates Subsidies: - Domestic Waste Management Aged Care Bus Route Subsidy Child Care Relief Children Service Community Care Community Centres Economic Development Employment & Training Programs Family Day Care Flood Restoration Immunisation Library - per capita Library - special projects Regional Local Govt Infrastructure Programme Road Safety Salary Subsidy Street Lighting Transport (Roads to Recovery) Transport (Other Roads & Bridges Funding) Waste & Sustainability - Parent Other Total Specific Purpose

Total Grants

Grant Revenue is attributable to:

- Commonwealth Funding - State Funding - Other Funding

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 3. Income from Continuing Operations (continued) $ '000

2013 Operating

2012 Operating

2013 Capital

2012 Capital

4,592 4,592

2,300 2,300

414 414

399 399

224 224

(f) Contributions Developer Contributions: (s93 & s94 - EP&A Act, s64 of the LGA):

S 94 - Contributions towards amenities/services 17 Total Developer Contributions Other Contributions: Recreation & Culture RMS Contributions (Regional Roads, Block Grant) Total Other Contributions

Total Contributions

TOTAL GRANTS & CONTRIBUTIONS

414

399

4,816

2,300

12,687

14,311

6,874

6,041

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

23,505

28,776

5,976

4,151

(2,106)

(9,422)

3,870

(5,271)

$ '000

(g) Restrictions relating to Grants and Contributions Certain grants & contributions are obtained by Council on condition that they be spent in a specified manner: Unexpended at the Close of the Previous Reporting Period add: Grants & contributions recognised in the current period but not yet spent: less: Grants & contributions recognised in a previous reporting period now spent:

Net Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Assets during the Period Unexpended and held as Restricted Assets Comprising: - Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants - Developer Contributions

27,375

23,505

2,648 24,727 27,375

1,806 21,699 23,505

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 4. Expenses from Continuing Operations $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

29,426 99 27 6,995 2,475 1,553 1,556 143 208 99 50 60 45 42,736 (601)

28,488 147 14 9,222 2,250 1,683 1,902 203 287 94 50 67 39 44,446 (627)

(a) Employee Benefits & On-Costs Salaries and Wages Employee Termination Costs Travelling Employee Leave Entitlements (ELE) Superannuation - Defined Contribution Plans Superannuation - Defined Benefit Plans Workers' Compensation Insurance Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) Training Costs (other than Salaries & Wages) Protective Clothing Uniforms Recruitment Costs Other Total Employee Costs less: Capitalised Costs

TOTAL EMPLOYEE COSTS EXPENSED

Number of "Equivalent Full Time" Employees at year end

42,135

43,819

555

531

547 547

408 408

547

408

(b) Borrowing Costs (i) Interest Bearing Liability Costs Interest on Loans Total Interest Bearing Liability Costs Expensed (ii) Other Borrowing Costs Nil

TOTAL BORROWING COSTS EXPENSED

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 4. Expenses from Continuing Operations (continued) $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

5,346 1,247 1,479 1,583 1,396 14,598 57

6,353 1,502 690 1,389 1,382 13,276 54

105 301

90 420

1,503 257 54 124

1,691 234 36 86

(c) Materials & Contracts Raw Materials & Consumables Contractor & Consultancy Costs - Consultancies/Studies - Contractors - Family Day Care - Labourers - Waste Disposals Auditors Remuneration (1) Legal Expenses: - Legal Expenses: Planning & Development - Legal Expenses: Other Operating Leases: - Operating Lease Rentals: Minimum Lease Payments (2) Catering Photographs Other

TOTAL MATERIALS & CONTRACTS

28,050

27,203

- Audit & review of financial statements: Council's Auditor Remuneration for audit and other assurance services

57 57

54 54

Total Auditor Remuneration

1,473 30 1,503

23 1,625 43 1,691

1. Auditor Remuneration During the year, the following fees were incurred for services provided by the Council's Auditor (& the Auditors of other Consolidated Entities): (i) Audit and Other Assurance Services

2. Operating Lease Payments are attributable to:

Computers Motor Vehicles Other

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Note 4. Expenses from Continuing Operations (continued) Impairment Costs $ '000

Notes

Depreciation/Amortisation

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

659 858 76 150 1,109 946 434

1,057 1,044 136 128 1,188 703 442

4,558 478

4,470 464

458 117 81

412 114 44

9,924

10,202

(d) Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment Plant and Equipment Office Equipment Furniture & Fittings Land Improvements (depreciable) Buildings - Non Specialised Buildings - Specialised Other Structures Infrastructure: - Roads, Bridges & Footpaths - Stormwater Drainage Other Assets - Library Books - Other Intangible Assets

TOTAL DEPRECIATION & IMPAIRMENT COSTS EXPENSED

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 4. Expenses from Continuing Operations (continued) $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

280 139 206 40 139 496 22 1,397 38 166 544 545 1,213 261 204 260 156 1,316 230 1,239 204 504 98 439 2,285 289 721 221 616 469

226 150 181 40 156 578 69 1,368 13 162 516 944 186 193 292 178 1,467 202 1,260 178 527 131 548 1,900 218 663 205 469 385

(e) Other Expenses Other Expenses for the year include the following: Advertising Agents Commissions Animal Impounding Bad & Doubtful Debts Bank Charges Cleaning Collection Costs Contributions/Levies to Other Levels of Government - NSW Fire Brigade Levy Councillor Expenses - Mayoral Fee Councillor Expenses - Councillors' Fees Donations, Contributions & Assistance to other organisations (Section 356) Election Expenses Electricity & Heating Equipment (minor) Gas Charges Hire Expenses Infringement Processing Costs Insurance Library Stock Office Expenses (including computer expenses) Postage Printing & Stationery Repairs & Maintenance Security Street Lighting Subscriptions & Publications Telephone & Communications Valuation Fees Water Rates & Charges Other

TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES

14,737

13,405

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 5. Gains or Losses from the Disposal of Assets $ '000

Property (excl. Investment Property)

Proceeds from Disposal - Property less: Carrying Amount of Property Assets Sold / Written Off Net Gain/(Loss) on Disposal

Plant & Equipment

Proceeds from Disposal - Plant & Equipment less: Carrying Amount of P&E Assets Sold / Written Off Net Gain/(Loss) on Disposal

Financial Assets*

Proceeds from Disposal / Redemptions / Maturities - Financial Assets less: Carrying Amount of Financial Assets Sold / Redeemed / Matured Net Gain/(Loss) on Disposal

NET GAIN/(LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS * Financial Assets disposals / redemptions include:

- Net Gain/(Loss) from Financial Instruments designated "Held to Maturity"

Net Gain/(Loss) on Disposal of Financial Instruments

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

161 161

141 141

280 (161) 119

461 (429) 32

5,557 (6,000) (443)

7,000 (7,000) -

(163)

173

(443)

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 6a. - Cash Assets and Note 6b. - Investments

$ '000

Notes

Cash & Cash Equivalents (Note 6a)

Cash on Hand and at Bank Cash-Equivalent Assets1 - Deposits at Call Total Cash & Cash Equivalents

Investments (Note 6b)

- Long Term Deposits - NCD's, FRN's (with Maturities > 3 months) - CDO's - Capital Protected Notes Total Investments

TOTAL CASH ASSETS, CASH EQUIVALENTS & INVESTMENTS

2013

2012

Actual Current

Actual Non Current

Actual Current

Actual Non Current

1,498

3,158

11,000 12,498

9,500 12,658

33,000 1,000 4,000 38,000

3,000 3,000 6,000

18,000 3,000 1,000 22,000

2,000 1,000 3,000 7,000 13,000

50,498

6,000

34,658

13,000

12,498

12,658

38,000 38,000

6,000 6,000

22,000 22,000

13,000 13,000

22,000 13,500 (5,000) 7,500 38,000

13,000 1,500 (1,000) (7,500) 6,000

17,000 7,000 (7,000) 5,000 22,000

18,000 (5,000) 13,000

33,000 1,000 4,000 38,000

3,000 3,000 6,000

18,000 3,000 1,000 22,000

2,000 1,000 3,000 7,000 13,000

Those Investments where time to maturity (from date of purchase) is < 3 mths.

Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments were classified at year end in accordance with AASB 139 as follows: Cash & Cash Equivalents a. "At Fair Value through the Profit & Loss" Investments b. "Held to Maturity"

Investments

Note 6(b-i) Reconciliation of Investments classified as "Held to Maturity" Balance at the Beginning of the Year Additions Disposals (sales & redemptions) Transfers between Current/Non Current Balance at End of Year Comprising: - Long Term Deposits - NCD's, FRN's (with Maturities > 3 months) - CDO's - Capital Protected Notes

Total

6(b-ii)

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 6c. Restricted Cash, Cash Equivalents & Investments - Details

$ '000

Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments attributable to:

External Restrictions (refer below) Internal Restrictions (refer below) Unrestricted

2013 $ '000

2013

2012

Actual Current

Actual Non Current

Actual Current

Actual Non Current

50,498

6,000

34,658

13,000

27,461 19,053 3,984 50,498

6,000 6,000

16,449 16,130 2,079 34,658

13,000 13,000

Opening Balance

Transfers to Restrictions

21,699 1,806 5,944 29,449 29,449

4,941 842 142 5,925 5,925

(1,913) (1,913) (1,913)

24,727 2,648 6,086 33,461 33,461

1,484 2,292 2,693 90 585 4,801 2,932 443 110 200 500 16,130

769 63 1,569 3 1,367 2,848 2,226 13 275 9,133

(2,693) (585) (2,932) (6,210)

2,253 2,355 1,569 93 6,168 2,848 2,226 456 110 200 500 275 19,053

45,579

15,058

(8,123)

52,514

Transfers from Restrictions

Closing Balance

Details of Restrictions External Restrictions - Included in Liabilities

Nil

External Restrictions - Other Developer Contributions - General (A) Specific Purpose Unexpended Grants (B)

Domestic Waste Management (C)

External Restrictions - Other Total External Restrictions Internal Restrictions Builders Security Deposits Car Park Provisions Committed Works Constructions & Buildings Election Funding Employees Leave Entitlement Financial Assistance Grant Infrastructure Renewal Levy Open Space Property Acquisition Organisational Development S94 Contributions Property Development Other

Total Internal Restrictions TOTAL RESTRICTIONS

A Development contributions which are not yet expended for the provision of services and amenities in accordance

with contributions plans (refer Note 17).

B Grants which are not yet expended for the purposes for which the grants were obtained. (refer Note 1) C Water, Sewerage, Domestic Waste Management (DWM) & other Special Rates/Levies/Charges are externally

restricted assets and must be applied for the purposes for which they were raised.

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Note 7. Receivables $ '000

Notes

Purpose Rates & Annual Charges Interest & Extra Charges User Charges & Fees Accrued Revenues - Interest on Investments Government Grants & Subsidies Net GST Receivable Child Services Other Debtors Total

2013 Current Non Current

2012 Current Non Current

2,044 233 874

1,002 399 -

2,030 217 814

902 354 -

627 357 566 155 4,856

1,401

454 733 649 35 101 5,033

1,256

less: Provision for Impairment

User Charges & Fees Total Provision for Impairment - Receivables

TOTAL NET RECEIVABLES Externally Restricted Receivables Domestic Waste Management

Total External Restrictions Internally Restricted Receivables Nil Unrestricted Receivables TOTAL NET RECEIVABLES

(336) (336)

(294) (294)

4,520

1,401

4,739

1,256

517 517

478 478

4,003

1,401

4,261

1,256

4,520

1,401

4,739

1,256

Notes on Debtors above: (i) Rates & Annual Charges Outstanding are secured against the property. (ii) Doubtful Rates Debtors are provided for where the value of the property is less than the debt outstanding. An allowance for other doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that a receivable is impaired. (iii) Interest was charged on overdue rates & charges at 10.00% (2012 11.00%). Generally all other receivables are non interest bearing. (iv) Please refer to Note 15 for issues concerning Credit Risk and Fair Value disclosures.

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Canterbury City Council

Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 8. Inventories & Other Assets $ '000

Notes

2013 Current Non Current

2012 Current Non Current

Inventories Stores & Materials Total Inventories

227 227

229 229

Other Assets Prepayments Total Other Assets

302 302

358 358

529

587

TOTAL INVENTORIES / OTHER ASSETS Externally Restricted Assets There are no restrictions applicable to the above assets.

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3,485 1,268

1,084,332

9,282

658,690 76,664

92,473 99,543 4,573 13,101 46,492 60,648 9,285

10,996 5,995 1,119

Fair Value

9,282 -

Cost

279,097

1,772 815

153,920 43,741

2,287 23,549 35,878 3,053

8,495 4,817 770

Dep'n

Impairment

Accumulated

814,517

1,713 453

504,770 32,923

92,473 99,543 4,573 10,814 22,943 24,770 6,232

9,282 2,501 1,178 349

Value

Carrying

(161)

9,651

(161) -

353 -

6,475 -

299 4 212 37

989 876 404 2

Asset Additions

WDV of Asset Disposals

(9,843)

(458) (117)

(4,558) (478)

(150) (1,109) (946) (434)

(659) (858) (76)

Depreciation Expense

1,660 -

15 178 7,430 -

(9,283) -

WIP Transfers

(9)

(31) -

12,429 (12,421) 19 2 (54) (19)

64 (2) -

91,200

92,392 154 9,093 (10,439) -

Revaluation Adjustments Increments & Transfers to Equity (ARR)

Asset Movements during the Reporting Period

Additions and WIP to Depreciable Land Improvements, Buildings, Other Structures & Infrastructure Assets are made up of Asset Renewals ($4,973) and New Assets ($11,323). Renewals are defined as the replacement of existing assets (as opposed to the acquisition of new assets).

TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE, PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIP.

- Library Books - Other

Other Assets:

- Roads, Bridges, Footpaths - Stormwater Drainage

Infrastructure:

- Operational Land - Community Land Land Improvements - non depreciable Land Improvements - depreciable Buildings - Non Specialised Buildings - Specialised Other Structures

Land:

Capital Work in Progress Plant & Equipment Office Equipment Furniture & Fittings

$ '000

as at 30/6/2012

Note 9a. Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Notes to the Financial Statements

Canterbury City Council

988

988 -

Cost

1,194,062

3,838 1,268

666,791 76,664

197,294 87,122 4,588 16,039 67,269 45,200 9,303

11,182 6,383 1,121

Fair Value

289,695

2,230 928

158,475 44,219

4,903 36,158 24,227 3,487

8,561 5,661 846

Dep'n

Impairment

Accumulated

as at 30/6/2013

905,355

1,608 340

508,316 32,445

197,294 87,122 4,588 11,136 31,111 20,973 5,816

988 2,621 722 275

Value

Carrying

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Note 9b. Externally Restricted Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment $ '000

Council has no Externally Restricted Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment.

Note 9c. Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment - Current Year Impairments Actual

Actual

Council has recognised no impairment losses during the reporting period nor reversed any prior period losses.

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 10a. Payables, Borrowings & Provisions $ '000

Notes

2013 Current Non Current

Payables

Goods & Services - operating expenditure Goods & Services - capital expenditure Payments Received In Advance Accrued Expenses: - Other Expenditure Accruals Security Bonds, Deposits & Retentions Payroll Liabilities Other Total Payables

2012 Current Non Current

3,633 407 333

3,200 480 267

829 6,765 1,118 88 13,173

772 5,992 1,203 38 11,952

1,342 1,342

7,769 7,769

746 746

7,434 7,434

3,959 2,835 10,949 1,238 1,633 20,614

298 26 324

3,840 2,881 10,586 1,194 1,693 20,194

311 29 340

35,129

8,093

32,892

7,774

Borrowings

Loans - Secured 1 Total Borrowings

Provisions Employee Benefits;

Annual Leave Sick Leave Long Service Leave Gratuities ELE On-Costs Total Provisions

Total Payables, Borrowings & Provisions (i) Liabilities relating to Restricted Assets

2013 Current Non Current

2012 Current Non Current

Externally Restricted Assets

2,608 2,608

3,173 3,173

2,608 32,521

8,093

3,173 29,719

7,774

Domestic Waste Management Liabilities relating to externally restricted assets Internally Restricted Assets

Nil Total Liabilities relating to restricted assets Total Liabilities relating to Unrestricted Assets TOTAL PAYABLES, BORROWINGS & PROVISIONS 1.

35,129

8,093

32,892

7,774

Loans are secured over the General Rating Income of Council Disclosures on Liability Interest Rate Risk Exposures, Fair Value Disclosures & Security can be found in Note 15.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 10a. Payables, Borrowings & Provisions (continued) $ '000

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

14,650 4,000 18,650

14,677 4,000 18,677

(ii) Current Liabilities not anticipated to be settled within the next 12 months The following Liabilities, even though classified as current, are not expected to be settled in the next 12 months. Provisions - Employees Benefits Payables - Security Bonds, Deposits & Retentions

Note 10b. Description of and movements in Provisions 2012

Class of Provision Annual Leave Sick Leave Long Service Leave Gratuities ELE On-Costs

TOTAL

Opening Balance as at 1/7/12

3,840 2,881 10,897 1,194 1,722 20,534

2013 Additional Decrease due to Provisions Payments

2,994 95 1,514 73 4,676

(2,837) (72) (784) (63) (3,756)

Remeasurement effects due to Discounting

(38) (69) (380) (29) (516)

Unused amounts reversed

Closing Balance as at 30/6/13

3,959 2,835 11,247 1,238 1,659 20,938

a. Employees Leave Entitlements & On-Costs represents those benefits accrued and payable and an estimate of those that will become payable in the future as a result of past service.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 11. Statement of Cash Flows - Additional Information $ '000

Notes

(a) Reconciliation of Cash Assets

Total Cash & Cash Equivalent Assets Less Bank Overdraft BALANCE as per the STATEMENT of CASH FLOWS

6a 10

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

12,498 12,498

12,658 12,658

5,784

4,219

9,924 163

10,202 (173)

32 42 2 56 433 57 804 404

327 (158) 42 632 1,053 27 975 2,427

(b) Reconciliation of Net Operating Result to Cash provided from Operating Activities Net Operating Result from Income Statement Adjust for non cash items:

Depreciation & Amortisation Net Losses/(Gains) on Disposal of Assets +/- Movement in Operating Assets and Liabilities & Other Cash Items:

Decrease/(Increase) in Receivables Increase/(Decrease) in Provision for Doubtful Debts Decrease/(Increase) in Inventories Decrease/(Increase) in Other Assets Increase/(Decrease) in Payables Increase/(Decrease) in other accrued Expenses Payable Increase/(Decrease) in Other Liabilities Increase/(Decrease) in Employee Leave Entitlements NET CASH PROVIDED FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES from the STATEMENT of CASH FLOWS

17,701

19,573

(d) Financing Arrangements Nil

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 12. Commitments for Expenditure $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

284 284

1,693 127 1,820

1,696 56 1,752

(a) Capital Commitments (exclusive of GST) Capital expenditure committed for at the reporting date but not recognised in the financial statements as liabilities: Property, Plant & Equipment Buildings Total Commitments These expenditures are payable as follows:

Within the next year Total Payable Sources for Funding of Capital Commitments:

Externally Restricted Reserves Total Sources of Funding

(b) Finance Lease Commitments Nil

(c) Operating Lease Commitments (Non Cancellable) a. Commitments under Non Cancellable Operating Leases at the Reporting date, but not recognised as Liabilities are payable: Within the next year Later than one year and not later than 5 years Later than 5 years Total Non Cancellable Operating Lease Commitments

b. Non Cancellable Operating Leases include the following assets: Motor Vehicles, Heavy Plant, Office Rentalsâ&#x20AC;Ś.. Contingent Rentals may be payable depending on the condition of items or usage during the lease term. Conditions relating to Operating Leases: - All Operating Lease Agreements are secured only against the Leased Asset. - No Lease Agreements impose any financial restrictions on Council regarding future debt etc.

(d) Investment Property Commitments Nil page 47

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 13a(i). Statement of Performance Measurement - Indicators (Consolidated) Amounts 2013

$ '000

Indicator 2013

Prior Periods 2012 2011

27,569 13,871

1.99 : 1

2.09

1.88

1,426 88,061

1.62%

1.35%

1.13%

68,406 101,340

67.50%

65.47%

64.92%

3,678 72,150

5.10%

5.11%

5.01%

4,973 7,091

70.13%

97.63%

70.92%

Local Government Industry Indicators - Consolidated 1. Unrestricted Current Ratio

Current Assets less all External Restrictions (1) Current Liabilities less Specific Purpose Liabilities

(2,3)

2. Debt Service Ratio Debt Service Cost Income from Continuing Operations (excl. Capital Items & Specific Purpose Grants/Contributions)

3. Rates & Annual Charges Coverage Ratio Rates & Annual Charges Income from Continuing Operations

4. Rates, Annual Charges, Interest & Extra Charges Outstanding Percentage Rates, Annual & Extra Charges Outstanding Rates, Annual & Extra Charges Collectible

5. Building & Infrastructure Renewals Ratio

Asset Renewals(4)

Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment

Notes (1)

Refer Notes 6-8 inclusive. Also excludes any Real Estate & Land for resale not expected to be sold in the next 12 months

(2)

Refer to Note 10(a).

(3)

Refer to Note 10(a)(ii) - excludes all payables & provisions not expected to be paid in the next 12 months (incl. ELE).

(4)

Asset Renewals represent the replacement &/or refurbishment of existing assets to an equivalent capacity/performance as opposed to the acquisition of new assets (or the refurbishment of old assets) that increases capacity/performance. Asset Renewals include building and infrastructure assets only. page 48

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 14. Investment Properties $ '000

Actual 2013

Notes

Actual 2012

Council has not classified any Land or Buildings as "Investment Properties"

Note 15. Financial Risk Management Risk Management Council's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks including (1) price risk, (2) credit risk, (3) liquidity risk and (4) interest rate risk. The Council's overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the financial performance of the Council. Council does not engage in transactions expressed in foreign currencies and is therefore not subject to foreign currency risk. Financial risk management is carried out by Council's Finance Section under policies approved by the Council. A comparison by category of the carrying amounts and fair values of Council's Financial Assets & Financial Liabilities recognised in the financial statements is presented below. Carrying Value

Financial Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments - "Held to Maturity" Receivables Total Financial Assets Financial Liabilities Payables Loans / Advances Total Financial Liabilities

Fair Value

2013

2012

2013

2012

12,498

12,658

12,498

12,658

44,000 5,921 62,419

35,000

43,273 5,921 61,692

32,265

12,840 9,111 21,951

5,995

53,653

11,685 8,180

19,865

12,840 9,111 21,951

5,995

50,918

11,685 8,180

19,865

Fair Value is determined as follows: - Cash & Cash Equivalents, Receivables, Payables - are estimated to be the carrying value which approximates mkt value. - Borrowings & Held to Maturity Investments - are based upon estimated future cash flows discounted by the current market interest rates applicable to assets & liabilities with similar risk profiles, unless quoted market prices are available. - Financial Assets classified (i) "at fair value through profit & loss" or (ii) Available for Sale - are based upon quoted market prices (in active markets for identical investments) at the reporting date or independent valuation. page 49

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 15. Financial Risk Management (continued) $ '000

(a) Fair Value Measurements The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities must be estimated in accordance with Accounting Standards for either recognition and measurement requirements or for disclosure purposes. AASB 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, requires the disclosure of how fair valuations have been arrived at for all financial assets and financial liabilities that have been measured at fair value. Arriving at fair values for financial assets & liabilities can be broken up into 3 distinct measurement hierarchies: Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or indirectly (derived from prices) Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) The following table presents the financial assets and financial liabilities that have been measured & recognised at fair values: 2013 Financial Assets Investments - Other ("Held to Maturity") Total Financial Assets 2012 Financial Assets Investments - Other ("Held to Maturity") Total Financial Assets

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

44,000 44,000

44,000

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

32,265 32,265

32,265

44,000

32,265

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 15. Financial Risk Management (continued) $ '000

(b) Cash & Cash Equivalents, Financial assets 'at fair value through the profit & Loss' "Available-for-sale" financial assets & "Held-to-maturity" Investments Council's objective is to maximise its return on cash & investments whilst maintaining an adequate level of liquidity and preserving capital. Council's Finance area manages the Cash & Investments portfolio with the assistance of independent advisors. Council has an Investment Policy which complies with the Local Government Act & Minister's Investment Order. This Policy is regularly reviewed by Council and it's staff and an Investment Report is tabled before Council on a monthly basis setting out the portfolio breakup and its performance. The major risk associated with Investments is price risk - the risk that the capital value of Investments may fluctuate due to changes in market prices, whether there changes are caused by factors specific to individual financial instruments or their issuers or are caused by factors affecting similar instruments traded in a market. Cash & Investments are also subject to interest rate risk - the risk that movements in interest rates could affect returns and income. A further risk associated with Cash & Investments is credit risk - the risk that the investment counterparty) will not complete their obligations particular to a financial instrument, resulting in a financial loss to Council - be it of a capital or income nature. Council manages these risks (amongst other measures) by diversifying its portfolio and only purchasing investments with high credit ratings or capital guarantees. The following represents a summary of the sensitivity of Council's Income Statement and Accumulated Surplus (for the reporting period) due to a change in either the price of a financial asset or the interest rates applicable. It is assumed that the change in interest rates would have been constant throughout the reporting period. Increase of Values/Rates 2013 Possible impact of a 1% movement in Interest Rates

Decrease of Values/Rates

Profit

Equity

Profit

Equity

529

(529)

517

(517)

2012 Possible impact of a 1% movement in Interest Rates

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 15. Financial Risk Management (continued) $ '000

(c) Receivables Council's major receivables comprise (i) Rates & Annual charges and (ii) User Charges & Fees. The major risk associated with these receivables is credit risk - the risk that debts due and payable to Council may not be repaid in full. Council manages this risk by monitoring outstanding debt and employing stringent debt recovery procedures. It also encourages ratepayers to pay their rates by the due date through incentives. Credit risk on rates and annual charges is minimised by the ability of Council to secure a charge over the land relating to the debts - that is, the land can be sold to recover the debt. Council is also able to charge interest on overdue rates & annual charges at higher than market rates which further encourages the payment of debt. Council makes suitable provision for doubtful receivables as required and carries out credit checks on most non-rate debtors. There are no material receivables that have been subjected to a re-negotiation of repayment terms. A profile of Council's receivables credit risk at balance date follows: 2013

2013

Rates &

(i) Ageing of Receivables Current (not yet overdue) Past due by up to 30 days Past due between 31 and 180 days Past due between 181 and 365 days Past due by more than 1 year

(ii) Movement in Provision for Impairment of Receivables Balance at the beginning of the year + new provisions recognised during the year - amounts already provided for & written off this year Balance at the end of the year

2012

Rates &

Annual

Other

Annual

Other

Charges

Receivables

Charges

Receivables

2,044 1,002 3,046

1,956 145 711 399 3,211

2,030 902 2,932

1,990 286 727 354 3,357

2013

2012

294 42 336

452 (158) 294

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 15. Financial Risk Management (continued) $ '000

(d) Payables & Borrowings Payables & Borrowings are both subject to liquidity risk - the risk that insufficient funds may be on hand to meet payment obligations as and when they fall due. Council manages this risk by monitoring its cash flow requirements and liquidity levels and maintaining an adequate cash buffer. Payment terms can (in extenuating circumstances) also be extended & overdraft facilities utilised as required. The contractual undiscounted cash outflows (ie. principal and interest) of Council's Payables & Borrowings are set out in the Liquidity Table below: $ '000

Subject to no

payable in: 1-2 Yrs

2-3 Yrs

3-4 Yrs

4-5 Yrs

> 5 Yrs

Total

Actual

Cash

Carrying

Outflows

Values

maturity

â&#x2030;¤ 1 Year

6,765

6,075

12,840

1,891

1,841

1,225

3,387

11,410

9,111

6,765

7,966

1,841

1,225

3,387

24,250

21,951

5,992

5,693

11,685

1,292

4,223

630

1,468

412

2,050

10,075

8,180

5,992

6,985

4,223

630

1,468

412

2,050

21,760

19,865

2013 Trade/Other Payables Loans & Advances Total Financial Liabilities

2012 Trade/Other Payables Loans & Advances Total Financial Liabilities

Borrowings are also subject to interest rate risk - the risk that movements in interest rates could adversely affect funding costs & debt servicing requirements. Council manages this risk through the diversification of borrowing types, maturities & interest rate structures. The following interest rates were applicable to Council's Borrowings at balance date: Trade/Other Payables Loans & Advances - Fixed Interest Rate

2013

2012

Carrying

Average

Carrying

Average

Value

Interest Rate

Value

Interest Rate

12,840 9,111 21,951

0.0% 6.3%

11,685 8,180 19,865

0.0% 6.7%

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 16. Material Budget Variations $ '000

Council's Original Financial Budget for 12/13 was adopted by the Council on 24 June 2012. While the Income Statement included in this General Purpose Financial Report must disclose the Original Budget adopted by Council, the Local Government Act requires Council to review its Financial Budget on a Quarterly Basis, so that it is able to manage the various variations between actuals versus budget that invariably occur throughout the year. This Note sets out the details of MATERIAL VARIATIONS between Council's Original Budget and its Actual results for the year as per the Income Statement - even though such variations may have been adjusted for during each Quarterly Budget Review. Note that for Variations* of Budget to Actual :

Material Variations represent those variances that amount to 10% or more of the original budgeted figure. F = Favourable Budget Variation, U = Unfavourable Budget Variation

$ '000

REVENUES Rates & Annual Charges

2013 Budget

2013 Actual

2013 ---------- Variance* ----------

68,321

68,406

User Charges & Fees

8,030

7,852

(178)

(2%)

Interest & Investment Revenue

1,578

2,179

601

38%

3,073

3,342

269

12,692

12,687

(0%)

3,786

6,874

82%

(154%)

Funds invested were higher then budgeted

Other Revenues Operating Grants & Contributions Capital Grants & Contributions

(5) 3,088

The variance related to receiving more S94 contribution the our original budget estimate

Net Gains from Disposal of Assets

300

(163)

(463)

The variance is due to the unbudgeted loss on sale of investments

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Note 16. Material Budget Variations (continued) $ '000

EXPENSES Employee Benefits & On-Costs

2013 Budget

43,343

2013 Actual

42,135

621 547 Borrowing Costs Variance is due to additional borrowings under the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme Materials & Contracts Depreciation & Amortisation Other Expenses Net Losses from Disposal of Assets

2013 ---------- Variance* ----------

1,208

12%

28,788

28,050

738

9,500

9,924

(424)

(4%)

14,522

14,737

(215)

(1%)

163

(163)

70.4%

(6,203)

49.3%

1,627

(233.8%)

Variance is due to a capital loss resulting from the Global Financial Crisis

Budget Variations relating to Council's Cash Flow Statement include: 10,388 17,701 7,313 Cash Flows from Operating Activities The increase in cash flow, inflows is largely due to the increase in grants and contributions Cash Flows from Investing Activities

(12,589)

(18,792)

The variance is due to an increase in investments during the year

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

(696)

931

The variance is due to borrowing $1.8m during the year under the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme

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Contributions

Total Contributions

S94 not under Plans

21,699

4,592

19,416

Total S94 Revenue Under Plans

2,283

4,592

19,416

Traffic Facilities Parking Open Space Community Facilities Recreation Facilities Amenities Administration Other

S94 Contributions - under a Plan

Cash

Non Cash

received during the Year

58 144 1,645 943 298 368 238 898

Balance

Opening

104 758 9,987 6,154 1,632 382 399 -

PURPOSE

SUMMARY OF CONTRIBUTIONS & LEVIES

349

297

2 11 150 92 25 8 7 2

in Year

earned

Interest

(1,913)

(1,100)

(813)

(15) 15 (75) (738)

Year

during

Expenditure

Internal (to)/from

Borrowing

Held as

24,727

1,235

23,492

164 898 11,782 7,189 1,970 758 569 162

Asset

Restricted

103,826

(131,631)

(1,235)

(130,396)

(1,775) (15,026)

(51,503)

51,503 1,775 15,026

(33,170)

6,600

(22,170)

22,170

(6,752)

outstanding

still

Exp

6,752

income

Future

Projections

(3,078)

162

due/(payable)

Borrowings

Internal

Cumulative

569

758

1,970

(19,381)

11,782

898

164

Funding

(under)

Over or

The following tables detail the receipt, interest and use of the above contributions & levies and the value of all remaining funds which are "restricted" in their future use.

Council recovers contributions, raises levies & enters into planning agreements on development works that are subject to a development consent issued by Council. All contributions must be spent/utilised for the specific purpose they were levied and any interest applicable to unspent funds must be attributed to remaining funds.

$ '000

Note 17. Statement of Developer Contributions

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Notes to the Financial Statements

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1,645 943 328 368 238 898 4,622

9,987 6,154 1,632 382 399 19,416

Drainage Open Space Other1 (Recrreation) Total

PURPOSE -

2,283

Cash

Non Cash

received during the Year

2,261 -

Balance

Opening

Non Cash

Contributions

58 144

758

Cash

received during the Year

Contributions

104

Balance

Opening

S94 CONTRIBUTIONS - NOT UNDER A PLAN

Traffic Facilities Parking Open Space Community Facilities Recreation Facilities Amenities Administration Other Total

PURPOSE

CONTRIBUTION PLAN NUMBER 1

S94 CONTRIBUTIONS - UNDER A PLAN

$ '000

Note 17. Statement of Developer Contributions (continued)

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Notes to the Financial Statements

Canterbury City Council

34 18

in Year

earned

Interest

297

7 2

150

in Year

earned

Interest

(1,100)

Year

during

Expenditure

(843)

(75) (738)

(15)

Year

during

Expenditure

(2,261) 2,283

(22)

(to)/from

Borrowing

Internal

(to)/from

Borrowing

Internal

6,600 51,503 1,775 15,026

7,189 1,970 758 569 162

1,235

income

Asset

34 1,201

Future

Restricted

Held as

103,826

22,170

11,782

23,492

6,752

898

income

Future

164

Asset

Restricted

Held as

(1,235)

(34) (1,201)

outstanding

still

Exp

Projections

(130,396)

(1,775) (15,026)

(51,503)

(33,170)

(22,170)

(6,752)

outstanding

still

Exp

Projections

Funding

(under)

Over or

(3,078)

569 162

758

1,970

(19,381)

11,782

898

164

Funding

(under)

Over or

due/(payable)

Borrowings

Internal

Cumulative

due/(payable)

Borrowings

Internal

Cumulative

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 18. Contingencies & Other Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised $ '000

The following assets and liabilities do not qualify for recognition in the Statement of Financial Position, but their knowledge & disclosure is considered relevant to the users of Council's Financial Report.

(ii) Statewide Limited

LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED:

Membership includes the potential to share in either the net assets or liabilities of the fund depending on its past performance. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share of the Net Assets or Liabilities reflects Councils contributions to the pool and the result of insurance claims within each of the Fund Years.

1. Guarantees (i) Defined Benefit Superannuation Contribution Plans Council participates in an employer sponsored Defined Benefit Superannuation Scheme, and makes contributions as determined by the Superannuation Scheme's Trustees.

Council is a member of Statewide Mutual, a mutual pool scheme providing liability insurance to Local Government.

The future realisation and finalisation of claims incurred but not reported to 30/6 this year may result in future liabilities or benefits as a result of past events that Council will be required to fund or share in respectively.

Member Councils bear responsibility of ensuring there are sufficient funds available to pay out the required benefits as they fall due. The Schemes most recent full actuarial review indicated that the Net Assets of the Scheme were not sufficient to meet the accrued benefits of the Schemes Defined Benefit member category with member Councils required to make significantly higher contributions in future years. The Local Government Superannuation Scheme however is unable to provide Council with an accurate estimate of its share of the net deficit and accordingly Council has not recorded any net liability from it's Defined Benefit Scheme obligations in accordance with AASB 119. Future contributions made to the defined benefit scheme to rectify the net deficit position will be recognised as an expense when they become payable - similar to the accounting for Defined Contributions Plans.

(iii) StateCover Limited Council is a member of StateCover Mutual Limited and holds a partly paid share in the entity. StateCover is a company providing workers compensation insurance cover to the NSW Local Government Industry and specifically Council. Council has a contingent liability to contribute further equity in the event of the erosion of the Company's capital base as a result of the company's past performance and/or claims experience or as a result of any increased prudential requirements from APRA. These future equity contributions would be required to maintain the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minimum level of Net Assets in accordance with its Licence Requirements. (iv) Other Guarantees Council has provided no other Guarantees other than those listed above.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 18. Contingencies & Other Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised (continued) $ '000

LIABILITIES NOT RECOGNISED (continued): 2. Other Liabilities (i) Third Party Claims The Council is involved from time to time in various claims incidental to the ordinary course of business including claims for damages relating to its services. Council believes that it is appropriately covered for all claims through its Insurance Coverage and does not expect any material liabilities to eventuate. (ii) S94 Plans Council levies Section 94/94A Contributions upon various development across the Council area through the required Contributions Plans. As part of these Plans, Council has received funds for which it will be required to expend the monies in accordance with those Plans. As well, these Plans indicate proposed future expenditure to be undertaken by Council, which will be funded by making levies and receipting funds in future years or where a shortfall exists by the use of Council's General Funds. These future expenses do not yet qualify as liabilities as of the Reporting Date, but represent Councils intention to spend funds in the manner and timing set out in those Plans.

(iii) Potential Land Acquisitions due to Planning Restrictions imposed by Council Council has classified a number of privately owned land parcels as Local Open Space or Bushland. As a result, where notified in writing by the various owners, Council will be required to purchase these land parcels. At reporting date, reliable estimates as to the value of any potential liability (& subsequent land asset) from such potential acquisitions has not been possible. ASSETS NOT RECOGNISED: (i) Land Under Roads As permitted under AASB 1051, Council has elected not to bring to account Land Under Roads that it owned or controlled up to & including 30/6/08. (ii) Infringement Notices/Fines Fines & Penalty Income, the result of Council issuing Infringement Notices is followed up and collected by the Infringement Processing Bureau. Councils Revenue Recognition policy for such income is to account for it as revenue on receipt. Accordingly, at Year End, there is a potential asset due to Council representing issued but unpaid Infringement Notices. Due to the limited information available on the status, value and duration of outstanding Notices, Council is unable to determine the value of outstanding income.

Note 19. Controlled Entities, Associated Entities & Interests in Joint Ventures Council has no interest in any Controlled Entities, Associated Entities or Joint Ventures. page 59

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 20. Equity - Retained Earnings and Revaluation Reserves $ '000

Notes

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

409,517 5,784

405,298 4,219

(a) Retained Earnings Movements in Retained Earnings were as follows: Balance at beginning of Year (from previous years audited accounts) a. Net Operating Result for the Year

Balance at End of the Reporting Period

415,301

409,517

(b) Reserves (i) Reserves are represented by: - Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve Total

509,816

418,616

509,816

418,616

418,616 91,200 509,816

418,616 418,616

509,816

418,616

(ii) Reconciliation of movements in Reserves: Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve - Opening Balance - Revaluations for the year 9(a) - Balance at End of Year TOTAL VALUE OF RESERVES (iii) Nature & Purpose of Reserves Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve

- The Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Reserve is used to record increments/decrements of Non Current Asset values due to their revaluation.

(c) Correction of Error/s relating to a Previous Reporting Period Council made no correction of errors during the current reporting period.

(d) Voluntary Changes in Accounting Policies Council made no voluntary changes in any accounting policies during the year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 21. Financial Result & Financial Position by Fund $ '000

Council utilises only a General Fund for its operations.

Note 22. "Held for Sale" Non Current Assets & Disposal Groups Council did not classify any Non Current Assets or Disposal Groups as "Held for Sale".

Note 23. Events occurring after the Reporting Period Events that occur between the end of the reporting period (ending 30 June 2013) and the date when the financial statements 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 applicable "authorised for issue" date relating to these General Purpose Financial Statements. Accordingly, the "authorised for issue" date is 30/09/13. Events that occur after the Reporting Period represent one of two types: (i) Events that provide evidence of conditions that existed at the Reporting Period These financial statements (and the figures therein) incorporate all "adjusting events" that provided evidence of conditions that existed at 30 June 2013. (i) Events that provide evidence of conditions that arose after the Reporting Period These financial statements (& figures therein) do not incorporate any "non-adjusting events" that have occurred after 30 June 2013 and which are only indicative of conditions that arose after 30 June 2013. Council is unaware of any material or significant "non-adjusting events" that should be disclosed.

Note 24. Discontinued Operations Council has not classified any of its Operations as "Discontinued".

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 25. Intangible Assets $ '000

Intangible Assets represent identifiable non-monetary asset without physical substance.

Intangible Assets are as follows;

Actual

2013

2012

Carrying

Amount

87 (45) 42

62 (2) 60

66 9

25 -

(81)

(44)

162 (126) -

87 (45) -

36 36

42 42

Opening Values: Gross Book Value (1/7/12) Accumulated Amortisation (1/7/12) Accumulated Impairment (1/7/12) Net Book Value - Opening Balance Movements for the year - Purchases - Transfers from Note 9 - Amortisation charges Closing Values: Gross Book Value (30/6/13) Accumulated Amortisation (30/6/13) Accumulated Impairment (30/6/13)

TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET BOOK VALUE 1

The Net Book Value of Intangible Assets represent:

- Software

Note 26. Reinstatement, Rehabilitation & Restoration Liabilities

Council has no outstanding obligations to make, restore, rehabilitate or reinstate any of its assets/operations.

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Canterbury City Council Notes to the Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 27. Council Information & Contact Details Principal Place of Business: 137 Beamish Street Campsie NSW 2194 Contact Details Mailing Address: PO Box 77 Campsie NSW 2194

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday

Telephone: Facsimile:

Internet: Email:

02 9789 9300 02 9789 1542

www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au council@canterbury.nsw.gov.au

Officers GENERAL MANAGER Jim Montague PSM

Elected Members MAYOR Brian Robson

RESPONSIBLE ACCOUNTING OFFICER Glenn McMahon

COUNCILLORS Mark Adler Fadwa Kebbe Ken Nam Linda Eisler Con Vasiliades Esta Paschalidis - Chilas Michael Hawatt Pierre Azzi Karl (Khodr) Saleh

PUBLIC OFFICER Andy Sammut AUDITORS Hills Rogers Spencer Steer Assurance Partners Level 5, 1 Chiffley Square Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Other Information ABN: 55 150 306 339

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4. Auditor's Report

195. Special Purpose Financial Statements Background (i)

These Special Purpose Financial Statements have been prepared for the use by both Council and the Division of Local Government in fulfilling their requirements under National Competition Policy.

(ii)

The principle of competitive neutrality is based on the concept of a "level playing field" between persons/entities competing in a market place, particularly between private and public sector competitors. Essentially, the principle is that government businesses, whether Commonwealth, State or Local, should operate without net competitive advantages over other businesses as a result of their public ownership.

(iii)

For Council, the principle of competitive neutrality & public reporting applies only to declared business activities. These include (a) those activities classified by the Australian Bureau of Statistics as business activities being water supply, sewerage services, abattoirs, gas production and reticulation and (b) those activities with a turnover of over $2 million that Council has formally declared as a Business Activity (defined as Category 1 activities).

(iv)

In preparing these financial statements for Council's self classified Category 1 businesses and ABS defined activities, councils must (a) adopt a corporatisation model and (b) apply full cost attribution including tax equivalent regime payments & debt guarantee fees (where the business benefits from councils borrowing position by comparison with commercial rates).

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Income Statement of Council's Other Business Activities for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Early Learning Centres

Aquatic Centres

Category 2

$ '000

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

1,789 1,479 3,268

1,880 1,458 3,338

2,458 154 2,612

2,413 150 2,563

2,828 494 110 154 3,586 (318)

2,690 443 118 147 3,398 (60)

3,017 1,256 245 160 4,678 (2,066)

2,780 1,087 245 147 4,259 (1,696)

(318)

(60)

(2,066)

(1,696)

Surplus (deficit) from ALL Operations before tax less: Corporate Taxation Equivalent (30%) [based on result before capital]

(318) -

(60) -

(2,066) -

(1,696) -

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AFTER TAX

(318)

(60)

(2,066)

(1,696)

plus Opening Retained Profits plus/less: Prior Period Adjustments plus Adjustments for amounts unpaid: - Taxation equivalent payments - Debt guarantee fees - Corporate taxation equivalent add: - Subsidy Paid/Contribution To Operations less: - TER dividend paid - Dividend paid Closing Retained Profits

2,414 -

2,532 -

2,476 -

2,721 -

154 -

147 -

160 -

147 -

(205)

1,661

1,304

Expenses from continuing operations Employee benefits and on-costs Borrowing costs Materials and contracts Depreciation and impairment Loss on sale of assets Calculated taxation equivalents Debt guarantee fee (if applicable) Other expenses Total expenses from continuing operations Surplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations before capital amounts

Grants and contributions provided for capital purposes Surplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations after capital amounts

Surplus (deficit) from discontinued operations

Return on Capital % Subsidy from Council

2,304

-8.0% 467

2,414

-2.5% 133

2,231

2,476

-56.7% 2,203

-68.5% 2,033

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Income Statement of Council's Other Business Activities for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Tennis Courts 0

Category 2

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

26 26

25 25

33 48 41 2 124 (98)

37 42 51 2 132 (107)

(98)

(107)

Surplus (deficit) from ALL Operations before tax less: Corporate Taxation Equivalent (30%) [based on result before capital]

(98) -

(107) -

SURPLUS (DEFICIT) AFTER TAX

(98)

(107)

567 -

618 -

$ '000

Income from continuing operations Access charges User charges Fees Interest Grants and contributions provided for non capital purposes Profit from the sale of assets Other income Total income from continuing operations Expenses from continuing operations Employee benefits and on-costs Borrowing costs Materials and contracts Depreciation and impairment Loss on sale of assets Calculated taxation equivalents Debt guarantee fee (if applicable) Other expenses Total expenses from continuing operations Surplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations before capital amounts

Grants and contributions provided for capital purposes Surplus (deficit) from Continuing Operations after capital amounts

Surplus (deficit) from discontinued operations

Return on Capital % Subsidy from Council

2 -

526

567

-16.9% 120

-18.9% 124

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Statement of Financial Position - Council's Other Business Activities as at 30 June 2013

$ '000

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Investments Receivables Inventories Other Non-current assets classified as held for sale Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Investments Receivables Inventories Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment Investments accounted for using equity method Investment property Other Total Non-Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Bank Overdraft Payables Interest bearing liabilities Provisions Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Payables Interest bearing liabilities Provisions Other Liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES

NET ASSETS

EQUITY Retained earnings Revaluation reserves Council equity interest Non-controlling equity interest

TOTAL EQUITY

Early Learning Centres

Aquatic Centres

Category 2

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

615 615

577 577

339 339

268 268

3,953 3,953 4,568

2,414 2,414 2,991

3,645 3,645 3,984

2,476 2,476 2,744

4 4

9 9

1 1

611 611 615

568 568 577

338 338 339

267 267 268

3,953

2,414

3,645

2,476

2,304 1,649 3,953 -

2,414 2,414 -

2,231 1,414 3,645 -

2,476 2,476 -

3,953

2,414

3,645

2,476 page 5

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Tennis Courts Category 2

Actual 2013

Actual 2012

580 580 580

567 567 567

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Bank Overdraft Payables Interest bearing liabilities Provisions Total Current Liabilities

Non-Current Liabilities Payables Interest bearing liabilities Provisions Other Liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES

$ '000

NET ASSETS

EQUITY Retained earnings Revaluation reserves Council equity interest Non-controlling equity interest

TOTAL EQUITY

580

567

526 54 580 -

567 567 -

580

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Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies These financial statements are a Special Purpose Financial Statements (SPFS) prepared for use by Council and the Division of Local Government. For the purposes of these statements, the Council is not a reporting not-for-profit entity. The figures presented in these special purpose financial statements, unless otherwise stated, have been prepared in accordance with: 

the recognition and measurement criteria of relevant Australian Accounting Standards,

 other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) &  Australian Accounting Interpretations. The disclosures in these special purpose financial statements have been prepared in accordance with:

The pricing & costing guidelines outline the process for identifying and allocating costs to activities and provide a standard of disclosure requirements. These disclosures are reflected in Council’s pricing and/or financial reporting systems and include taxation equivalents; council subsidies; return on investments (rate of return); and dividends paid. Declared Business Activities In accordance with Pricing & Costing for Council Businesses - A Guide to Competitive Neutrality, Council has declared that the following are to be considered as business activities: Category 1 (where gross operating turnover is over $2 million)

None

 the Local Government Act and Regulation, and  the Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting. The statements are also prepared on an accruals basis, based on historic costs and do not take into account changing money values nor current values of non-current assets (except where specifically stated). Certain taxes and other costs (appropriately described) have been imputed for the purposes of the National Competition Policy.

Category 2 (where gross operating turnover is less than $2 million)

a. Early Learning Centres b. Aquatic Centres c. Tennis Courts Monetary Amounts Amounts shown in the financial statements are in Australian currency and rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars.

National Competition Policy Council has adopted the principle of ‘competitive neutrality’ to its business activities as part of the national competition policy which is being applied throughout Australia at all levels of government. The framework for its application is set out in the June 1996 Government Policy statement on the “Application of National Competition Policy to Local Government”. The “Pricing & Costing for Council Businesses A Guide to Competitive Neutrality” issued by the Division of Local Government in July 1997 has also been adopted.

(i) Taxation Equivalent Charges Council is liable to pay various taxes and financial duties in undertaking its business activities. Where this is the case, they are disclosed in these statements as a cost of operations just like all other costs. However, where Council is exempt from paying taxes which are generally paid by private sector businesses (such as income tax), equivalent tax payments have been applied to all Council nominated business activities and are reflected in these financial statements.

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Notes to the Special Purpose Financial Statements for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies For the purposes of disclosing comparative information relevant to the private sector equivalent, the following taxation equivalents have been applied to all council nominated business activities (this does not include council’s non-business activities): Notional Rate Applied %

Local Government Rates & Charges A calculation of the equivalent rates and charges payable on all Category 1 businesses has been applied to all land assets owned or exclusively used by the Business Activity.

Corporate Income Tax Rate – 30%

Loan & Debt Guarantee Fees

Land Tax – The first $406,000 of combined land values attracts 0%. From $406,001 to $2,482,000 the rate is 1.6% + $100. For the remaining combined land value that exceeds $2,482,000, a premium marginal rate of 2.0% applies.

The debt guarantee fee is designed to ensure that council business activities face “true” commercial borrowing costs in line with private sector competitors.

Payroll Tax – 5.45% on the value of taxable salaries and wages in excess of $689,000. Income Tax An income tax equivalent has been applied on the profits of each reported Business Activity. Whilst income tax is not a specific cost for the purpose of pricing a good or service, it needs to be taken into account of in terms of assessing the rate of return required on capital invested. Accordingly, the return on capital invested is set at a pre-tax level (gain/(loss) from ordinary activities before capital amounts) as would be applied by a private sector competitor – that is, it should include a provision equivalent to the corporate income tax rate, currently 30%. Income Tax is only applied where a positive gain/(loss) from ordinary activities before capital amounts has been achieved. Since this taxation equivalent is notional - that is, it is payable to the “Council” as the owner of business operations, it represents an internal payment and has no effect on the operations of the council. Accordingly, there is no need for disclosure of internal charges in Council's General Purpose Financial Statements. The rate applied of 30% is the equivalent company tax rate prevalent as at balance date. No adjustments have been made for variations that have occurred during the year.

In order to calculate a debt guarantee fee, council has determined what the differential borrowing rate would have been between the commercial rate and the council’s borrowing rate for its business activities.

(ii) Subsidies Government policy requires that subsidies provided to customers and the funding of those subsidies must be explicitly disclosed. Subsidies occur where council provides services on a less than cost recovery basis. This option is exercised on a range of services in order for council to meet its community service obligations. Accordingly, Subsidies disclosed (in relation to National Competition Policy) represents the difference between revenue generated from ‘rate of return’ pricing and revenue generated from prices set by the council in any given financial year. The overall effect of subsidies is contained within the Income Statement of each reported Business Activity.

(iii) Return on Investments (Rate of Return) The Policy statement requires that councils with Category 1 businesses “would be expected to generate a return on capital funds employed that is comparable to rates of return for private businesses operating in a similar field”. Such funds are subsequently available for meeting commitments or financing future investment strategies. page 9

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Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies The Rate of Return on Capital is calculated as follows: Operating Result before Capital Income + Interest Expense Written Down Value of I,PP&E as at 30 June

As a minimum, business activities should generate a return equal to the Commonwealth 10 year bond rate which is 3.77% at 30/6/13. The actual rate of return achieved by each Business Activity is disclosed at the foot of each respective Income Statement.

(iv) Dividends Council is not required to pay dividends to either itself (as owner of a range of businesses) or to any external entities.

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Financial Projections

206. Special Schedules 1

Special Purpose Schedules are not audited. Background (i)

These Special Schedules have been designed to meet the requirements of special purpose users such as;     

(ii)

the NSW Grants Commission the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the NSW Office of Water, the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, and the Division of Local Government (DLG).

The financial data is collected for various uses including;     

the allocation of Financial Assistance Grants, the incorporation of Local Government financial figures in national statistics, the monitoring of loan approvals, the allocation of borrowing rights, and the monitoring of the financial activities of specific services.

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Canterbury City Council Special Schedule No. 1 - Net Cost of Services for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

$'000 Function or Activity

Expenses from. Continuing. Operations.

Income from continuing operations Non Capital.

Capital.

Net Cost. of Services.

5,511

(5,510)

39,367

2,788

(36,579)

Public Order and Safety Fire Service Levy, Fire Protection, Emergency Services Beach Control Enforcement of Local Govt. Regulations Animal Control Other Total Public Order & Safety

35 1,421 185 1,641

42 1,227 1,269

7 (194) (185) (372)

Health

1,220

483

(737)

Environment Noxious Plants and Insect/Vermin Control Other Environmental Protection Solid Waste Management Street Cleaning Drainage Stormwater Management Total Environment

480 17,546 2,525 20,551

102 18,629 18,731

920 1 921

542 1,083 (2,524) (899)

Community Services and Education Administration & Education Social Protection (Welfare) Aged Persons and Disabled Children's Services Total Community Services & Education

841 305 380 6,435 7,961

234 122 56 6,495 6,907

(607) (183) (324) 60 (1,054)

209 3,316 3,525

1,557 1,557

5,858 5,858

(209) (1,759) 5,858 3,890

Water Supplies

Sewerage Services

Governance Administration

Housing and Community Amenities Public Cemeteries Public Conveniences Street Lighting Town Planning Other Community Amenities Total Housing and Community Amenities

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Special Schedule No. 1 - Net Cost of Services (continued) for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

$'000 Expenses from. Continuing. Operations.

Function or Activity

Recreation and Culture Public Libraries Museums Art Galleries Community Centres and Halls Performing Arts Venues Other Performing Arts Other Cultural Services Sporting Grounds and Venues Swimming Pools Parks & Gardens (Lakes) Other Sport and Recreation Total Recreation and Culture

Income from continuing operations Non Capital.

Capital.

Net Cost. of Services.

(3,526) (390) (5) (1,780) (1,056) (1,759) (8,516)

4,078 390 5 1,863 3,666 1,844 11,846

457 83 2,610 85 3,235

95 95

Fuel & Energy

Agriculture

2,378 458 310 3,146

533 188 721

(1,845) (270) (310) (2,425)

788 788

73 73

(715) (715)

95,556

35,765

6,874

(52,917)

Mining, Manufacturing and Construction

Building Control Other Mining, Manufacturing & Construction Total Mining, Manufacturing and Const. Transport and Communication Urban Roads (UR) - Local Urban Roads - Regional Sealed Rural Roads (SRR) - Local Sealed Rural Roads (SRR) - Regional Unsealed Rural Roads (URR) - Local Unsealed Rural Roads (URR) - Regional Bridges on UR - Local Bridges on SRR - Local Bridges on URR - Local Bridges on Regional Roads Parking Areas Footpaths Aerodromes Other Transport & Communication Total Transport and Communication Economic Affairs Camping Areas & Caravan Parks Other Economic Affairs Total Economic Affairs

Totals â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Functions General Purpose Revenues

(2)

Share of interests - joint ventures & associates using the equity method

58,701

95,556

94,466

NET OPERATING RESULT

(1)

(1) As reported in the Income Statement

(2) Includes: Rates & Annual Charges (incl. Ex Gratia, excl. Water & Sewer), Non Capital General Purpose Grants,

6,874

5,784

Interest on Investments (excl. Ext. Restricted Assets) & Interest on overdue Rates & Annual Charges

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746

743 3 746

Current

7,434

7,418 16 7,434

Non Current

8,180

8,161 19 8,180

Total

at beginning of the year

Principal outstanding

1,810

1,810 1,810

New Loans raised during the year

879

876 3 879

From Revenue

Sinking Funds

Debt redemption during the year

Notes: Excludes (i) Internal Loans & (ii) Principal Inflows/Outflows relating to Loan Re-Financing. This Schedule is prepared using the face value of debt obligations, rather than fair value (which are reported in the GPFS).

Total Debt

Other Long Term Debt Ratepayers Advances Government Advances Finance Leases Deferred Payments Total Long Term Debt

Loans (by Source) Commonwealth Government Treasury Corporation Other State Government Public Subscription Financial Institutions Other Total Loans

Classification of Debt

$'000

for the financial year ended 30 June 2013

Special Schedule No. 2(a) - Statement of Long Term Debt (all purpose)

Canterbury City Council

547

547 547

Transfers Interest to Sinking applicable for Year Funds

1,342

1,339 3 1,342

Current

7,769

7,756 13 7,769

Non Current

9,111

9,095 16 9,111

Total

at the end of the year

Principal outstanding

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Other (Specialised) Other (Non Specialised) sub total

Buildings

Public Roads

Sealed Roads Bridges Footpaths Kerb and Gutter Road Furniture Other (Traffic Device) sub total

Other Structures Assets not included in Buildings Other (specify) sub total

Asset Category

ASSET CLASS

$'000

as at 30 June 2013

per Note 1

Dep'n. Rate (%)

2,424 278 426 1,095 116 219 4,558

434

946 1,109 2,055

per Note 4

Dep'n Expense ($)

Special Schedule No. 7 - Condition of Public Works

Canterbury City Council

354,544 40,664 62,384 160,206 16,984 32,009 666,791

9,303 9,303

44,928 67,269 112,197

84,264 9,665 14,827 38,076 4,037 7,607 158,476

3,487 3,487

24,227 36,158 60,385

270,280 30,999 47,557 122,130 12,947 24,402 508,315

5,816 5,816

20,701 31,111 51,812

3 3 3 3 3 3

3 -

3 3

Carrying Amount Asset (WDV) Condition#.

<<<<<<<<<<<< per Note 9 >>>>>>>>>>>>

Cost

Accum. Depreciation Amortisation & Valuation Impairment

Required(2) Annual

Current(3) Annual

30,104 1,318 4,257 7,776 703 558 44,716

1,942 1,942

12,414 337 1,298 2,037 460 1,137 17,683

197

373 1,951 2,324

1,128 699 250 36 324 2,437

72 72

458 686 1,144

condition / Maintenance Maintenance standard (1)

Estimated cost to bring up to a satisfactory

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598,388

32,445 32,445

51,027

4,369 4,369

Excellent - No work required (normal maintenance)

Good - Only minor maintenance work required

Average - Maintenance work required

Poor - Renewal required

Very Poor - Urgent renewal/upgrading required

Asset Condition "Key" - as per the DLG Integrated Planning & Reporting Manual

266,567

44,219 44,219

864,955

76,664 76,664

Required(2) Annual

Current(3) Annual

21,021

817 817

3,926

273 273

condition / Maintenance Maintenance standard (1)

Estimated cost to bring up to a satisfactory

Satisfactory refers to estimated cost to bring the asset to a satisfactory condition as deemed by Council. It does not include any planned enhancements to the existing asset. Required Annual Maintenance is what should be spent to maintain assets in a satisfactory standard. Current Annual Maintenance is what has been spent in the current year to maintain assets.

Carrying Amount Asset (WDV) Condition#.

<<<<<<<<<<<< per Note 9 >>>>>>>>>>>>

Cost

Accum. Depreciation Amortisation & Valuation Impairment

(1). (2). (3).

Notes:

7,525

per Note 4

TOTAL - ALL ASSETS

per Note 1

Dep'n Expense ($)

478 478

Asset Category

Dep'n. Rate (%)

Drainage Works Stormwater Converters sub total

ASSET CLASS

$'000

as at 30 June 2013

Special Schedule No. 7 - Condition of Public Works (continued)

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4,185 5,565 9,750

4,186 5,564 9,750

(2,167)

101,442 103,609

13/14

4,292 4,019 8,311

(2,129)

105,193 107,322

14/15

4,402 4,144 8,546

4,403 4,143 8,546

(2,323)

109,009 111,332

15/16

16/17

4,516 4,271 8,787

4,515 4,272 8,787

(2,638)

112,878 115,516

Notes: (1) From 12/13 Income Statement. (2) New Capital Works are major non-recurrent projects, eg new Leisure Centre, new Library, new Swimming pool etc. (3) Financial projections should be in accordance with Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting framework.

1,385 6,631 8,016

(ii) CAPITAL BUDGET New Capital Works (2) Replacement/Refurbishment of Existing Assets Total Capital Budget

Funded by: – Loans – Asset sales – Reserves – Grants/Contributions – Recurrent revenue – Other

5,784

101,340 95,556

12/13

4,633 4,405 9,038

4,634 4,404 9,038

(3,247)

116,787 120,034

17/18

4,753 4,540 9,293

(4,018)

120,724 124,742

18/19

5,004 5,004

5,004

4,877

4,877 4,877

5,004

(9,999)

124,468 134,467

20/21

4,877

(9,278)

120,374 129,652

19/20

5,136 5,136

5,136

(10,795)

128,712 139,507

21/22

5,271 5,271

5,271

(11,662)

133,111 144,773

22/23

Actual(1) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3) Forecast(3)

Operating Result from Continuing Operations

(i) OPERATING BUDGET Income from continuing operations Expenses from continuing operations

$'000

as at 30 June 2013

Special Schedule No. 8 - Financial Projections

Canterbury City Council

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