TOWN OF VICTORIA PARK NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

23.FUNCTION AND ACTIVITY

(a) Service objectives and descriptions

Town operations as disclosed in this financial report encompass the following service orientated functions and activities

PROGRAM NAME AND OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES Governance

To provide a decision making process for the efficient allocation of scarce resources. Includes the activities of members of Councils and the administrative support available to the Council for the provision of governance of the district. Other costs relates to the task of assisting elected members and ratepayers on matters which do not concern specific local government services.

GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDING

To collect revenue to finance Council activities.Includes the activities of collection rates including differential rates and interim rates, interest and fees on instalment arrangements and interest on arrears. Amounts receivable from the Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission for untied grants such as the Financial Assistance Grants. Interest revenue received on municipal and reserve investments is allocated to this program.

LAW, ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY

To provide services to ensure a safer community.Provision of community safety through ranger services and equitable parking management services including registering and impounding of cats and dogs. Revenue allocated to this program includes cat and dog registrations, infringements, fees and charges and prosecutions.

HEALTH

To provide an operational framework for good community health.

Education And Welfare

To assist in meeting the education needs of the community.

Community Amenities

Administration, inspection and operation of programs concerned with the general health of the community through the environmental health area. Revenues and expenses relating to regulation and monitoring of food premises including food sample analysis and noise complaints.

Administration, support and operation of services for children, youth, seniors and persons with a disability. Provision of community development programs such as community grant .

To provide services required by the community.Administration and operation of the refuse collection and disposal services. Provision of programs for the management and protection of the environment including the Grow it local program. The administration of strategic town planning schemes, planning applications and associated land issues.

Recreation And Culture

To establish and manage facilities for the wellbeing of the community.

TRANSPORT

To provide effective infrastructure to the community in the most efficient way.

Economic Services

To promote the Town and improve its economic base.

OTHER PROPERTY AND SERVICES

To provide services required by the community.

Administration and operation of the community halls, recreation centres (Aqualife and Leisurelife), parks, sporting facilities and Libraries. Provision of heritage and community programs and events such as Anzac Day Citizenship ceremonies, Remembrance day and Summer street party.

Administration, maintenance and construction of roads, drainage, footpaths, including road verges, streetscapes, crossovers, road signs, street trees, street signage and street lighting.

The development, promotion, support and research of economic development issues with the community and progression of urban development projects. Provision of building control and swimming pool inspection services. Revenue allocated to this program includes building application, permit / inspection fees and prosecution collections.

Provision of administrative, leadership, project management and plant operation services.

TOWN OF VICTORIA PARK

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

23.FUNCTION AND ACTIVITY (Continued)