How we plan and report

The NSW Local Government Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework acknowledges most communities share similar aspirations: a safe, healthy and pleasant place to live, a sustainable environment, opportunities for social interaction, education and employment, and reliable infrastructure. The difference lies in how each community responds to these needs. The Framework has been developed in recognition that council plans and policies should not exist in isolation - that they are inter-connected. It allows NSW councils to draw their various plans together, understand how they interact and get the maximum leverage from their efforts by planning holistically and sustainably for the future.

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

The key document in the Framework is the 10-year Community Strategic Plan (CSP). The purpose of the CSP is to identify the community’s main priorities and aspirations for the future, and plan strategies to achieve them. These strategies will take into consideration the issues and pressures that may affect the community and the level of resources that will realistically be available. While Council has a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining the CSP on behalf of the local government area, it is not wholly responsible for its implementation. Other partners, such as state agencies and community groups, may also be engaged in delivering the long-term objectives of the CSP. The Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan are organised under seven key focus areas that reflect the community’s vision and values. This provides a clear strategic alignment between Council’s long-term, mid-term and annual planning and reporting.

DELIVERY PROGRAM AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

The Delivery Program is a plan that covers the term of an elected Council. To create the program, we look at the Community Strategic Plan and ask what we can achieve over the coming term to bring us closer to the community’s vision and values using the resources identified in the Resourcing Strategy. The Operational Plan outlines the actions Council will undertake in the coming year to achieve the Delivery Program strategies under each key focus area. The Operational Plan also details how Council will fund these actions.

RESOURCING STRATEGY

A Community Strategic Plan can only be achieved with sufficient resources. Council’s Resourcing Strategy supports the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan by detailing how Council can help achieve the community’s goals in terms of time, money, assets and people.

MONITORING AND REPORTING

The Community Strategic Plan is reviewed every four years in line with the local government election cycle. The Delivery Program is reviewed annually when preparing the Operational Plan. This ensures Council’s long-term planning is consistent with the current and future needs of the community. In addition to our Annual Report, we report four times each year on progress towards our Delivery Program and current annual Operational Plan. These reports are available at lakemac.com.au

STATE PLANS AND STRATEGIES

RELEVANT REGIONAL PLANS AND PRIORITIES JOINT ORGANISATION STATEMENT OF STRATEGIC REGIONAL PRIORITIES

OTHER COUNCIL STRATEGIES AND PLANS examples include: Disability Inclusion Action Plan Local Strategic Planning Statement Environmental strategies

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY May include Community Participation Plan

COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

DELIVERY PROGRAM Four years

OPERATIONAL PLAN

One year Ongoing monitoring and review

RESOURCING STRATEGY Workforce Management Strategy Long-Term Financial Plan Asset Management Strategy and Plan Digital Strategy Plant and Fleet Management Strategy

Ongoing monitoring and review

ANNUAL REPORT