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ANNUAL REPORT Pages 1 - 65 APPENDIX 1 MID MURRAY COUNCIL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE, 2016 APPENDIX 2 MURRAYLANDS & RIVERLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT 2015/2016

MAYOR’S REPORT I would like to thank particularly the contributions from all of our Progress Associations, sporting clubs, service groups and other associations and volunteers in our community for so much that has been achieved throughout our large Council area over the last year. We have tried over the last twelve months to undertake a range of projects and services with all of our seventeen towns, as well as advocate for services and funding. Some of the funding that we obtained last year included the following:-

• An additional $1,461,813 in funding over the next two years under the Federal Roads to Recovery Program.

• Under the Natural Disaster Resilience Fund, Council received funding of $38,760 for

water storage tanks at Keyneton, Sedan and Tungkillo for the CFS for firefighting, as well as a portable generator.

• The State Government provided a $10,000 grant for the Mid Murray Suicide

Prevention Network Committee and a further $5,000 for strategies under the Action Plan entitled “Caring Connected Community”.

• Under the Federal National Stronger Regions Fund, Council will receive funding of

$715,987 for the repair of the Morgan wharf and the repair and upgrade of the Mannum wharf and rowing pontoon. Council will match this funding and provide Project Management making a total project cost of $1,463,473.

• The State Government has provided funding of up to $90,000 for the Cadell boat

ramp with Council providing a similar amount. • The State Government have provided $32,230 for the provision of additional CCTV

cameras for the Mannum Main Street with Council matching this amount. • A partnership has been undertaken with the Department of Planning, Transport and

Infrastructure, the Mannum Community College and Council for the installation of Stop, Look, Listen and Think signage and a possible Koala crossing as part of the Way2Go Funding Program to ensure safer pedestrian, vehicle, bicycle and scooter movements in and around the Mannum Community College.

• Under the Special Local Roads Program, Council has received a total of $563,000 in

2015/16 for funding of Purnong Road ($76,000) and Murraylands Road ($487,000).

• The State Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Geoff Brock has provided $50,000 towards the Mannum helipad. Service clubs, businesses and the community have raised a further $143,000 which is a fantastic effort. We have also worked closely with the Mannum Health Advisory Council in relation to the processes to obtain development approval and project management for this important project.

Other projects and services that we have provided include the following:-

• The State Government has approved $127,000 for the Mannum houseboat wharf (at the rear of the Mannum Bowling Club) and this will also be matched by Council.

• The Building Maintenance Program for Collier Park Pavilion - Palmer, Community Centre Reserve Museum - Swan Reach, Walker Flat Hall, Cadell Sporting Ground Clubroom and Sedan Hall.

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MAYOR’S REPORT CONT’D

• Information services by the Riverland Health Service for residents at Morgan, Cadell and Blanchetown, the provision of a nurse practitioner at Morgan and a full time pharmacy at Morgan.

• Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme is almost complete with subsidy of $2,160,000 from the State Government.

• Two Work for the Dole projects were undertaken, including cemetery upgrades at Palmer, Caloote, Milendella and Mannum beautification (including the upgrade of the Mannum lookout and Crawford Crescent walking track).

• Following the receipt of $10,000 from the State Dog and Cat Management Board and financial contribution of $18,660 from Council, the official opening of the Mannum Off Leash Dog Park was held on 30 April 2016.

• Council forwarded a submission to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into the

Murray Darling Basin Plan on the Social, Economic and Environmental impacts of the Murray Darling Basin Plan on regional communities recognising the importance of the Murray River to our communities.

• During the year we adopted a Strategic Bicycle Plan (following consultation) which

mapped out where bike and walking tracks should be and an application for funding has been submitted for some works to be undertaken in Mannum and Truro.

• Funding applications were submitted under the Heavy Vehicle, Safety and

Productivity Program for the Truro to Eudunda Road and the Sedan intersection.

• A range of strategies to deal with the problem of little corellas are being developed and should be implemented early in the 2016/17 year.

• Council and the Cadell Community and Tourist Association completed a lease for the

Institute (Hall), oval, clubrooms, tennis courts, playground and associated buildings. We appreciated the State Government funding for the new Almond Processing Plant and new Free Range Chicken Broiler Farm, both near Swan Reach. I would also like to congratulate Bowhill Engineering in being successful for the tender for the remaining two steel-hulled ferries. It was also great to hear that Aminya has received approval for a grant for another ten units in Mannum. The value of development for 2015/16 throughout Council was $23,223,592 which augers well for business in our area. Well done to our Community Services Department and staff involved in being the State and National Winner for the Heart Foundation Healthy Community Award.

Dave Burgess Mayor


Principal Office and

Administration Office:

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

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

Development & Environmental Services Division:

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

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

Infrastructure Services Division:

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

GENERAL STATISTICS Area 6,273 square kilometres Population 8,136 (ABS 2011) Length of Council Roads 3,383 Kms Mayor 1 Councillors 9 Wards 3 Employees (full time equivalent) 105 ASSESSMENTS AND RATES Details of the Mid Murray Council’s Assessment and Rates Information for 2015/16: Assessed capital value $2,180,010,800 Valuer Valuer General

Date of last new valuation 2015 Number of rateable properties 10,247 General rate income $11,387,241.35 (includes $185,502.00 Rate Rebates) NRM Levy $224,533.10 Effluent drainage & other separate rates $1,044,440.00 Percentage of rateable assessments affected by the minimum rate 25.363% Rate income gained by minimum rate $688,889.75


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MID MURRAY COUNCIL The Mid Murray Council was formed on 1 July, 1997 through the amalgamation of the District Council of Mannum, District Council of Morgan, District Council of Ridley-Truro and part of the District Council of Mount Pleasant. VISION The Mid Murray is a model of Sustainable Prosperity. Strong jobs growth, industry attraction and skills development is balanced with our commitment to responsible environmental management and protection. MISSION Through active community partnerships, the Mid Murray Community Plan makes change and delivers real results by: • Collaborative, sustainable community partnerships and development; • Active township planning and implementation; • Targeted economic development and investment attraction; • Active environmental education and action; • Responsible resource use and management. AGREED VALUES • Partnership • Community • Results • Value • Sustainability.


MID MURRAY COUNCIL CONT’D Elected Members Structure Mid Murray Council is a corporate body consisting of a Mayor and 9 Councillors. MAYOR Dave Burgess 0428 813 450 SHEARER WARD Cr Kelly Kuhn 0439 418 849 Cr Peter Raison 0409 594 720 Cr Brian Taylor (08) 8569 1239 Cr Steve Wilkinson 0439 355 440 MURRAY WARD Cr Jeff Hall 0437 389 683 Cr Adriaan Sakko 0439 386 206 EYRE WARD Cr Mardi Jennings (Deputy Mayor) 0418 885 488 Cr Kevin Myers 0428 518 994 Cr Brenton Schmitt 0439 372 327 The last full Council elections were held in November 2014. The next periodic election will be in November 2018.

Rear L to R Cr Adriaan Sakko, Cr Kelly Kuhn, Cr Steve Wilkinson, Cr Jeff Hall, Cr Peter Raison Front L to R Cr Brenton Schmitt, Cr Mardi Jennings, Mayor Dave Burgess, Cr Kevin Myers, Cr Brian Taylor


MID MURRAY COUNCIL CONT’D Senior Officers at 30 June 2016 Chief Executive Officer Mr Russell Peate Acting Director, Corporate & Financial Services Mrs Robyn Dunstall Director, Development and Environmental Services Mr Peter Graves Director, Infrastructure Services Mr Greg Hill Director, Community Services Mr Shane Thompson Professional Associations at 30 June 2016 Solicitors Norman Waterhouse 45 Pirie Street Adelaide SA 5000 Wallmans Lawyers 173 Wakefield Street Adelaide SA 5000 Kelledy Jones Lawyers Level 6, 19 Gilles Street Adelaide SA 5000 Bankers Bank of South Australia Randell Street Mannum SA 5238 Bentleys SA Pty Ltd Level 2, 139 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000


CIVIC CELEBRATIONS AND AWARDS The Council awarded its 2016 Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award to Jeremy Hawkes. The Young Citizen of the Year Award went to Bevan Lewis. The Community Event of the Year was awarded to the Village Fair on the Keyneton Heritage Trail.

From L to R – Jeremy Hawkes, Ivan Copley OAM (Australia Day Ambassador) and Bevan Lewis

From L to R – Carolyn Lillecrapp, Mayor Dave Burgess, Kay Gerhardy and Philip Graetz


CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Over the last year we have continued to focus on the improvement of Council operations, better service to our residents and ratepayers, better maintenance of our assets and ensuring the continued financial sustainability of these and improving the way we do business (our systems). Some of these improvements include purchasing (ensuring that we undertake a competitive process, where possible, to ensure savings as well as maintaining service delivery), asset management plans for our roads, plant and vehicles, community wastewater management schemes (of which we have 28 schemes), buildings, electronic service delivery (ensuring that our team members, particularly in the field, can undertake their work more efficiently), building maintenance (better coordination and response to requests) and the development application processes. We continue to focus on our Long Term Financial Plan to ensure that we are financially sustainable and to reduce our operating deficit. We undertook an extensive consultation process and appreciated the feedback and input from community organisations, residents and ratepayers to produce our Community Plan 2016 – 2020. The Community Plan will underpin all of our strategies and actions that you wish to see achieved over the next four years. We will be providing separate Township Plans that reflect the projects and services that communities wish to see achieved. This will be undertaken in a collaborative manner, in partnership with the communities concerned. By working together and where possible, obtaining State and/or Federal funding, together with the contribution from the community and Council, these identified projects and services can be progressed. The Council assists, financially or in-kind, a number of events and festivals throughout the Council area; Swan Reach Country Music Festival, Sounds by the River, Mannum Truck and Ute Show, True Grit, Cadell Harvest Festival, Morgan and Districts Lions Club Easter Bazaar and Auction, Australia Day celebrations, Christmas Pageants and street parties at Mannum and Morgan, Palmer and Mannum Hot Rod events, Floatfest at Mannum, Morgan Living River Weekend, All Steamed Up family fun weekend at Mannum, Mannum Riverside Markets, Mannum Rowing Regatta and others. These events provide a significant benefit to these towns and communities. We also made donations of almost $37,500 to approved sporting clubs and community organisations equivalent to their rates paid, in recognition of their contribution to the community. The Independent Development Assessment Panel (DAP), consisting of 5 independent members (including an independent Chairperson) and 2 Councillors, approved the Palmer Wind Farm in December 2015. An independent planning consultant assessed the application and prepared the DAP report for the wind farm development application. The DAP’s decision was made based on the Mid Murray Council Development Plan (forming part of the State Government’s overall planning framework), which contains numerous provisions that encourage and support the development of wind farms across the area. This wind farm policy was imposed by the State Government upon Council in 2012, and has been applied across much of rural South Australia. Even though the State Government added these policies into the local Development Plan, irrespective of Council and the community’s views, there is little flexibility in terms of the assessment and decision making process in relation to wind farm applications – that is, the policy provides limited grounds for refusal of such applications. The Council has also worked with the Local Government Association to obtain funding for an Options Paper regarding wastewater management for a number of shack site areas throughout the Council. These shack site areas are presently not serviced by a Community Wastewater Management System and Council continues to work with the Local Government Association and the State Government regarding options for wastewater treatment systems for these areas. This will assist in environmental management, public health and may enable expansion or development in these shack site areas.


CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D We continue to try to improve how we communicate and engage with our communities. We launched a Facebook page as one means of improving communication and we continue to provide information to the three newspapers circulating in our area (Murray Valley Standard, The Leader and The River News) and eight community newsletters (Mannum Mag, Blanchetown Bulletin, Morgan Matters, Tungkillo Gazette, Truro Newsletter, Palmer Pipeline, Swan Reach Area School and Keyneton Community Information) and our website. Council also provides Community Grants – Small Community Grants Program, Community Projects & Events Grants and Individual Youth Sport & Cultural Grants and have approved over the last year 34 grants totalling $38,868. We look forward to the next 12 months in genuinely working together with our communities to implement our Township Plans within the Council’s Community Plan.

Russell Peate Chief Executive Officer


CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE STATEMENT The Corporate Services and Finance Department is responsible for rates administration, preparation of financial statements, debtors, creditors, stock control, financial management, financial management reporting, records management, human resources, telecommunication and information technology. The Council received an unqualified audit report from our external auditors for Council’s financial statements and a qualified report for internal financial controls. We are endeavouring to improve our practices and will be reviewing procurement policies and operations, analysing cost savings and efficiencies and income generation throughout Council operations. The budget adopted by the Council for 2015/16 was prepared in the manner prescribed under the Local Government Regulations in operation at the time. During the course of the 2015/16 financial year, differences between budget and actual were identified in Council’s October, January and March Budget Reviews. Capital Works 2015/16 The Capital works program in 2015/16 totalled $7.5 million and included:

• Sealing 4kms of Murraylands Road between Blanchetown and Morgan ($689k) • Morgan riverfront reserve development and installation of disabled toilet • An extensive bitumen reseal and rubble resheet program for our road network • Stage 2 of the Mannum Dog Park • PS Canally replanking and boiler renovations • Completion of a Community Wastewater Management Scheme at Truro • Improvements to the Mannum Caravan Park • Repair of PS Mayflower by the Mannum Dock Museum.

Summary of Budget Movements 2015/16 Council initially budgeted for an operating deficit of $1.274 million in 2015/16. Through the year Council has increased its operating deficit to $3.022 million. This is primarily attributed to the advance payment of the 2015/16 Grants Commission funding received in June 2015 and the 2016/17 funding not being received in advance. There was also in increase in depreciation expenses of approximately $950,000. The operating surplus/deficit does not take into account capital revenues and expenditure. There were labour savings associated with vacant positions not being replaced immediately and the taking of accumulated leave by staff. There has been an increase in contracting expenditure to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and additional operating projects approved by Council during 2015/16. Funding for amounts specifically for new or upgraded assets was approximately $400,000 less than expected due to changes in grant funding. Total loan borrowings increased slightly by $177,000 compared to original budget due to increased usage of Cash Advance Debentures with the LGFA. Council is carrying a responsible level of debt relative to the rate revenue and asset base and its Net Financial Liabilities ratio of 61% is less than the original budget of 63%.


CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE STATEMENT CONT’D

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Total Operating Income 2015/16 $19.603m

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Total Operating Expenses 2015/16 $22.625m

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CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE STATEMENT CONT’D Financial Indicators Whilst financial indicators provide a ready assessment of financial performance and sustainability, they need to be interpreted in the context of a Council’s operating environment. It is important to consider trend data, both historic and projected from Council’s long term financial plan in decision making and in reviewing financial performance.

TARGET 2016 2015 Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Surplus $(3.022m) deficit

$(449k) deficit

Operating Surplus/(Deficit) Ratio 0% to 15% (15%) (4%)

Net Financial Liabilities Ratio 0% to 60% 61% 39%

Asset Sustainability Ratio 90% to 110% 19% 48% Council’s operating ratio has increased from 2014/15 due to the timing of the advance payment from the Grants Commission (FAG) grant paid in June 2015 and the increase in depreciation expense. The increase in Council’s net financial liabilities ratio is due to the slight increase in Council’s Cash Advance Debentures with the LGFA and decrease in Council’s receivables that has a combined effect of increasing net financial liabilities. Council’s asset sustainability ratio has decreased due to an accumulative effect of increased depreciation and reduced renewal expenditure. This will be addressed in 2016/17 with reviewed asset management plans. Further information on financial indicators can be obtained from Council’s Annual Business Plan and Council’s Annual Financial Statements for 2015/16. Rate Rebates Rate rebates are granted in accordance with provisions contained within Council’s Rating Policy. For the financial period 2015/2016, 130 properties were given mandatory or discretionary rate rebates amounting to $185,501.95. These rebates related to hospitals, education facilities, religious, community organisations and Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Inc. 103 rebates amounting to $14,140.71 were granted to those ratepayers whose rates had increased by over 10% above the previous year’s rates. Audit Committee The Audit Committee focuses on issues relevant to verifying and safeguarding the integrity of the Council’s financial reporting processes. The Audit Committee operates under the direction of Council. The requirement for Councils to establish Audit Committees came from an amendment to the Local Government Act. The members of the Audit Committee are David Whitbread (Presiding Officer and independent member), Mayor Dave Burgess, Cr Jeff Hall, Cr Steve Wilkinson, Cr Peter Raison, Cr M K Jennings, Mr Peter Fairlie-Jones as the independent member and Mr R J Peate, Chief Executive Officer.


CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE STATEMENT CONT’D Agenda items and reports considered during the period included:

• Cambrai Landfill • Staff Leave Liability • Credit Card Use • Internal Controls Assessment • Asset Management • Asset Revaluation and Condition Assessments • Rating Policy • Financial Sustainability • Audit Committee Work Program Review • Mutual Liability Risk Management Review • Long Term Financial Plan Assumptions • Register of Commercial Assets • Report on Financial Results (Budget to Actual) for the 2014/15 period • Review of Annual Financial Statements for 2014/15 • Auditors Management Letter • Treasury Management • Budget Updates and Review for 2015/16 • Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2016/17 • Terms of Reference for Audit Committee and work plan • Review of Financial Policies.

Work Health and Safety (WHS) and Injury Management The WHS & Injury Strategic Management Plan 2014-2016 was signed off by the Senior Management Team in October 2014 and by the Work Health Safety Committee in November 2014, this Plan was only actioned over 16 months and concluded March 2016, summarised below for results that we utilised for the development for the 2016-2018 Plan. Total number of actions completed as at October 2015 - 57/75 = 76% and at Plan Review March 2016 - 60/75 = 80% • WHS Training Systems - Objective - All staff WHS training requirements are identified, a

program activated to train staff in identified needs and records retained. Final 17/19 = 89%

• Hazard Management Systems - Objective - Council has a hazard management system to enable hazards to be systematically identified, assessed and controlled. Final 10/16 = 62%

• Document Management Systems - Objective – The organisation has and applies appropriate WHS document management systems. Final 12/14 = 85%

• Contract Management Systems - Objective – The organisation has and applies appropriate WHS management processes for contractors which are effective in mitigating WHS Risk. Final 10/11 = 90%

• Volunteer Management Systems - Objective – The organisation has and applies appropriate WHS management processes for volunteers which are compliant to the requirements of the PSSI and WHS legislation. Final 11/16 = 69%


CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE STATEMENT CONT’D Work Health Safety and Return to Work Strategic Plan 2016-2018

Risk Management The 2015 Risk Review raised a total of 36 actions across Council a total of 24 actions have been commenced and are progressing well and prioritised into the 2016 -2018 Risk Management Action Plan. The Risk Management Review 2016 has also assisted to consolidate priorities and focuses for 2016-2018, this is an important annual appraisal for LGAMLS Council Members. The Review is designed to monitor Council’s business risk profile and measure ongoing business improvement as well as providing a gauge compared to other Councils within the Region and sector. The revised Review aims to recognise all functions of Council’s business, as any function/operation of a Council can attract a level of civil liability risk/opportunity. The Review for 2016 covered the following 10 functions:

Governance/Finance/People 1. Reputation & Integrity 2. Strategic Risk & Governance 3. Procurement, Contract Management Systems 4. Volunteers/Vulnerable Groups/Committees 5. People

Operations/Services/Functions 6. Environment/Vegetation/Trees 7. Emergency Management 8. Community Land Recreation/Leisure Services 9. Road & Footpath Management 10. Use by other parties - facilities/land


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT The Mid Murray Council Community Services team has been active throughout the Council area providing services and working with communities to plan, develop and implement a range of programs to address needs in the district. The team covers areas from youth, health, sport and recreation, transport, libraries and internet and resource centres. The Community Services team continues to plan programs and projects throughout the area whilst also actively advocating and lobbying for improved and increased services for the community. Some of the key highlights for the department include: Mid Murray Family Connections The Family Connections Network is a collaboration of community leaders, state and local government, government and non government services providers, health services, educational institutions and local businesses. It is a collaboration of passionate and committed members who have a diverse range of experience and backgrounds with a single objective of changing the alarming trends in the emotional wellbeing of our children. MMFC network's mandate was to reduce emotional vulnerability of children aged 0-8 in the region. Results from the 2012 census highlighted that 25.7% of children in the region were emotionally vulnerable and in 2015 this had dropped back to 15.6% of children in the region. Whilst the MMFC network has achieved success in reducing emotional vulnerability', continued need for planning and action is required to support children and their caregivers. The Mid Murray Family Connections (MMFC) network and recently appointed team has had a productive and successful year, focusing and coordinating a formal population accountability plan. We are now ready to launch this plan into the community. The majority of the work undertaken by the MMFC team has been around relationship building with community and local services to secure commitment and services for children aged 0-8 and their caregivers. The focus of the plan has been to imbed the work in the community and that all the actions/strategies in the population accountability plan are undertaken by the community for the community. This will ensure the plan is sustainable and lead to long lasting change in the community. The partnerships developed through the MMFC network enabled the Mid Murray Council to secure funding from a range of sources to enable three part-time positions for the MMFC program. The positions include a Coordinator, Family Participation Worker and a Research and Data Support Officer.

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COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D The MMFC program has hosted two social work students on placement from Flinders University, who have provided invaluable support to the work. The MMFC program has developed a partnership with the School of Social Work at Flinders University to promote the Mid Murray Council/Mid Murray Family Connections as a beneficial placement opportunity. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES The Youth Program has provided events and activities throughout the 2015/2016 financial year which has encouraged young people, and their families, to be active within our community. With a focus on providing unique opportunities and encouraging positive health and wellbeing, the program has continued to successfully service the entire Mid Murray community. 2015 – 2016 highlights include: Create a Playground The second rotation for Create a Playground launched in September 2015, this equipment was sourced by Council in response to the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) data, which showed alarming statistics for children’s development in Mid Murray. This continues to be an extremely successful initiative which we continue to add to and grow. The community are responsible for coordinating the transport and facilitation of the project for their site, in turn enhancing positive community capacity and community connections. NAIDOC Week 2016

The Mid Murray Council partnered with the Mannum Aboriginal Community Association Incorporated (MACAI) to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2016. More than 100 people turned out to help celebrate with activities such as; pizza making demonstrations with traditional native foods, jewellery and whirly making, fishing, Fun4YOUth and Create A Playground games for kids, OPAL’s Fruit

Smoothie Bike and much more. Spring Fun 4 Kids Partnering with OPAL, State Government, AC.Care and Communities for Children (The Mannum Community Hub) to bring an action packed spring school holiday program. Activities included; laser skirmish, digging for fossils, paddle boarding and a day trip to Gorge Wildlife Park, just to name a few. The fortnight was a huge success with young people in Cambrai, Palmer, Keyneton, Blanchetown and Morgan taking part. Summer School Holiday Program – Surfing and Snorkelling

Fun4YOUth in partnership with Recreation SA offered this school holiday program to children in the Mid Murray district, young people form Cowirra, Cambrai and Mannum registered and had an amazing time, snorkelling off of the Port Noarlunga Jetty and an afternoon of surfing.

Motocross Come ‘N’ Try Day In partnership with the Morgan Motocross Club and Motorcycling SA, a day of expert coaching and access to a professional motocross track was provided to young people in the area. There were fourteen participants from Morgan, Nildottie, Cambrai and Mannum.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Jam Club

Commencing on the 11 May (and still currently running), Fun4YOUth in partnership with The Emu Tree and the Mannum Community College have created a regular Jam Club for young people. Designed for young musicians of all ages and levels, this music program allows the participants to interact musically with each other. Currently we have three bands working towards a performance at the conclusion of the school term. This

program brings kids together that otherwise may not have interacted and is helping the kids develop confidence, better self esteem all while learning and having fun. Ice and Methamphetamine Community Forum An information session on Ice and Methamphetamine was held at the Mannum Leisure Centre in November 2015, in partnership with SAPOL at the request of the community. Guest speaker Simon Bowen, from Visible Recovery Rehabilitation accompanied by a guest panel, addressed a crowd of nearly 200 people. It was reported that the forum gave great insight in to the issues associated with drug use. National Youth Week – My Community is Your Community: Following consultation with local schools and community members, it was identified that there was a need and interest in science and technology. Our events support cultural diversity by having ‘hands-on’ interactive programs. We hoped this would encourage conversation, learning and understanding of the diverse cultures in the community, as well as promoting diversity within each activity. Specifically though; we wanted to have a science based workshop to open up conversations around, creation. With an over arching message about; all humans sharing the same planet, sky and universe. Partnering with SciWorld, South Australian Flying Disc Association, OPAL, Hittin’ the Street, Local Government and State Government. National Youth Week 2016 featured two workshops and concluded with an annual event. Spacedome and Science Workshops - Cambrai

Launching in to the stratosphere; National Youth Week kicked off in Cambrai, with a day full of discovery and astronomy. Over 90 children from Swan Reach Area School, Cambrai Area School and Mannum Community College ventured over to the Cambrai Hall where they were taken on a galactic journey in the Spacedome.

Ultimate Frisbee The week continued with Ultimate Frisbee, which was held at the Swan Reach Area School featuring workshops and a mini tournament to conclude. Over 50 young people took part and all described it as a lot of fun. Ultimate Frisbee is a relatively new sport, having been developed in New Jersey, USA in the 1970s. SK8JAM Lastly, SK8JAM concluded the week’s activities. Located at the Mannum Skate Park, well over 100 spectators and participants enjoyed a festival like atmosphere. The Mannum Lions Club provided food and drinks and The Emu Tree provided the music, while competitors ‘got air’ and fought it out for a range of different prizes!


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D The Mid Murray Community Services team continues to support the community with projects, events and initiatives which further develop positive actions for children, youth and families in the Mid Murray. Fun 4 YOUth will continue to be a tool for the community to use on a loan basis at local community events and the Mobile Fun Box and Create a Playground will continue to service towns within Mid Murray region. OPAL With the aim to improve the eating and activity patterns of children and families, the OPAL Program has had another successful year delivering and investing in health initiatives across the Mid Murray region. In the fifth and final year of OPAL (as a State and Local Government partnership under the SA Heath Service Agreement) the outputs and engagement with local community is at an all time high. The rapport built with local children, families and key stakeholders has been vital in delivering successful community partnership initiatives - this is testament to the professionalism and dedication of the team. 2015 – 2016 Highlights include: Awards & External Grants • State and National Winner of the Heart Foundation 2015 Local

Government Awards – Councils with populations 5000 – 25000.

• Winner of the Minister for Health – Excellence in Public Health Award for the Mannum Football and Netball Club’s healthy eating initiative.

• $280,000 grant from the State Government’s Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program to construct Stage 1 of the Murray Coorong Trail across three Council districts – Mid Murray, Coorong and Murray Bridge.

• $50,000 grant from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) for an Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm Strategy – in partnership with Council’s Planning and Development Services Team a consultant has been engaged and the plan is being developed.

Events • Supported the Cadell Harvest Festival (in partnership with the Cadell Community Tourist

Association) through healthy cooking demonstrations delivered by Sprout Cooking School.

• Coordinated the Murraylands APEX Mannum Fun Run and Walk.

• Floatfest – coordinated and funded 2 x canoeing workshops promoting the benefits of outdoor activity.

• Supported the We Matter Launch at Swan Reach Primary School around children’s wellbeing.

• OPAL working with Community Services team and MACAI to deliver a suite of NAIDOC Week events in Mid Murray.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D • 3 Public Health Week Events held to promote Council’s health initiatives – events held in

Morgan, Blanchetown and Palmer inline with SA Health’s Public Health Week.

• Supported the Mannum and Morgan Christmas Pageants – float and merchandise.

Programs • Local junior art competition held in the towns of Morgan, Truro and Mannum. Winners of

each competition then worked in partnership with local artists to have their public art displayed in iconic community spaces – mosiaics at Pioneer Park in Truro, a mural at the Morgan Council Office and junk art pieces at both Mary Ann Reserve and the Showgrounds in Mannum.

• OPAL in conjunction with Council’s youth program and 13 local stakeholders ran workshops in fossil digging, mud fun and a visit to the waterfalls as part of the highly successful Spring Fun for Kids school holiday program.

• Sugar Free Junior Sport Policy adopted for 6 sporting clubs in Mid Murray which endorsed sugar free (no lollies or sugary drinks) consumption 1 hour before, during or after sport.

• Supported Kindergym with affiliation and insurance costs. Worked with facilitators to create a long term plan in order to sustain the project. Supported local community member with training to gain acquired accreditation to deliver Kindergym across the region.

• OPAL supported various nature play initiatives – cash contribution to Cadell, Palmer and Scrubby Flat communities to create play spaces.

• Mannum Football and Netball Club nutrition policy review which lead to the development of further advertising around the negatives of sugary drink consumption.

• Delivered 20 Munchy Crunchy Lunchbox workshops across 4 schools increasing positive habits around healthy lunch and recess options. - Blanchetown Primary, Truro Primary, Keyneton Primary and Morgan Primary.

• OPAL in partnership with the Natural Resource Management board delivered wicking bed workshops to students in Cadell and Work farming workshops to students in Swan Reach.

• Water workshops delivered in 2 schools around the dangers of sugary drink consumption and promoting water as the first choice - delivered to year 6/7 students in Mannum and Cambrai in partnership with Graeme Docking, the first wheelchair-bound athlete in Australia.

• Facilitated label reading workshops with year 5/6/7 students at Morgan Primary School.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D • Completed the successful Edible School Gardens Project with NRM Education - all 9

schools in Mid Murray now have an edible garden and have a built professional knowledge base among local teachers to increase food literacy in curriculum.

• Breakfast workshops facilitated by OPAL staff in Morgan.

• Facilitated geocaching workshops with Swan Reach Area school students.

Policy & Engagement • OPAL created the Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Facilities Policy and reviewed

the Healthy Eating Policy.

• OPAL worked with local schools (Blanchetown, Morgan, Cadell, Cambrai and Palmer Primary) to develop healthy eating/drinking policies in school canteens.

• Sit down stand up work station was purchased by OPAL as a pilot for whole of Council staff as part of the campaign for staff to sit less and stand more.

• OPAL has currently taken up positions on Council’s WHS Committee and Strategic Management Plan Committee; external to Council OPAL also represents Council on the Mid Murray Family Connections (MMFC) Leadership Team and wider MMFC Network and ac.care’s Communities for Children Committee.

• Produced the OPAL evaluation document in conjunction with Fiona Verity - a series of studies were conducted throughout the community to produce a final paper.

• Kids Camera Action advocacy film developed with Swan Reach Area school student in order to keep OPAL post the 5 year period.

• Launched the OPAL Mid Murray Achievements booklet.

MID MURRAY COMMUNITY TRANSPORT Mid Murray Council is the host agency for Murray Transport Connections, Community Passenger Network. Murray Transport Connections is the central point of contact for the transport needs of our communities; we link people who require transport with those who provide transport. Murray Transport Connections can coordinate transport options for eligible residents and can provide ad-hoc transport as a last resort. The aim of all CPNs is to assist frail aged, people with disabilities and transport disadvantaged residents to access services, facilities and social activities that enable them to participate to a greater degree in the life of their community.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Murray Transport Connections helps coordinate the Blanchetown Community Health Bus and Morgan/Cadell Community Car. The Blanchetown bus provided a total of 80 trips in which 37 were social trips and 43 medical trips. The Morgan/Cadell Community Car provided 176 medical trips. These services would not be possible with out the dedicated volunteer drivers. LIBRARY SERVICES Mid Murray Council has continued to support library services in Mannum, Morgan, Swan Reach, Cambrai and Blanchetown. Morgan library is a stand alone facility while all other libraries operate as school and community libraries in partnership with the local school apart from the small depot library located within the Blanchetown Internet Centre. After putting a proposal forward to Council, Morgan Library transitioned Blanchetown from a small book depository room to an integrated One Card system branch depot library. This in house support will be ongoing, saving the Council over $4,000 per year in caretaker fees previously paid to Barossa Council. Morgan Library staff rotated over 11000 items this year to other “One Card” libraries. We anticipate this to increase by almost a third with Blanchetown on board. Morgan Library continues to hold author events, livestreaming events and incorporate public events to remain community focused and relevant. During this financial year Morgan Library held 17 “kids session” with a 98% attendance rate and 5 children/learning focussed events. Morgan and Districts Lions Club continue to sponsor these “kids sessions”. Morgan, Mannum, Swan Reach and Cambrai Libraries successfully completed the RFID rollout. This entailed tagging a collective of 65,000 items, formatting each RFID tag and adding the information to PLS catalogue records. All libraries are now linked with other libraries across SA as part of the One Card system. As a result activity has increased both through local community patronage and visitor use. Mannum School Community Library purchased some laptop chairs for community use to help designate a specific adult quiet area and a home energy tool kit available for loan. Cambrai School Community Library held a successful author event with local author Wendy Ausweger and held a learn to cook Thai session. Swan Reach School Community Library purchased new shelving for their children’s fiction and picture book areas and a new home energy tool kit available for loan to the public. All of our libraries work closely with the schools, kindy’s and playgroups to reinforce positive library experiences and nurture our new generation of borrowers. MANNUM LEISURE CENTRE The Mannum Leisure Centre again provided a range of programs and activities for people in Mannum and the surrounding areas. The centre has a large gym area and modern cardio room. Junior basketball has been one of the faster growing sports and would not be possible with out all of the volunteer coaches and umpires. Men’s basketball has turned into ‘mixed’ basketball and the 2015/16 season has had the most teams in over 10 years.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Mixed Social Netball continues to be strong.

We have many regular programs being run out of the leisure centre, consisting of: Monday evening karate (the Leisure Centre has gained members from the parents who bring their children in for karate), Mannum Roos Netball Club training, Jam club,

Kindergym and Table Tennis. The leisure centre continues to hold annual events such as – Christmas Tree Festival, Roller Derby Bootcamp, Amniya Annual General Meeting, Craft Fair, Mannum Community College concert and school awards. During 2015/16 we were honoured to be able to accommodate the Masters Squash, the Federal Election and Christadelphian Church Group. Delivery of a 24/7 gym with refreshed equipment has allowed members access when they need it in a fully equipped gym packed with modern apparatus. Classes are going strong and we have settled into a routine of days and times that currently suit members. Average of visits throughout the year to the 24/7 Gym:

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The 2015/16 year has seen the Mannum Leisure Centre host a number of Mid Murray students for work experience. The centre has also assisted two young women to pursue studies in Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness and they will assist the centre with programs once fully qualified. SWIMMING POOLS Council owns and operates the Cambrai Swimming Pool which is a valued community asset servicing the great Cambrai and Sedan area. Under agreement with the Mannum Community College Council was once again able to open the Mannum pool to the general public over the swimming season. To bring these pools in line with best practice we registered with Recreation SA’s ‘Watch Around Water’ program. Internet and Resource Centres In order to support community needs Mid Murray Council continues to operate an Internet and Information Centre in Blanchetown. The centre is managed by a Committee comprised of Council and community representatives and a part time coordinator is also supported by a team of local volunteers. The centre is a hub for internet access, links to services such as Centrelink and Mission Australia and is active in the production and distribution of the local community newsletter the BCM triangle.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D The Blanchetown Internet and Information Centre held Ipad classes for seniors over a six week period, this was funded and organised through Murray Mallee Aged Care with the assistance from the Blanchetown Internet and Information Centre. During the 2015/16 financial year, a total of 427 volunteer hours was utilised at the centre and approximately 1600 people through the door. Council also actively supports the Morgan Internet and Recourse Centre which is operated by a management committee and a part time coordinator and volunteers. Council provides cash and in-kind support to the operation of the centre which provides similar services to Blanchetown. HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM Mid Murray Council participates in the Federal Governments Department of Health and Ageing Home Assistance Scheme, which provides funding to Council to assist the frail aged and younger disabled remain in their own homes by providing home assistance help in the form of lawn mowing, gardening, provision of support rails, access ramps etc. As of 1 January 2016 Mid Murray Council transitioned their Home and Community Care funding to Murray Mallee Aged Care Group. COMMUNITY EVENTS Council has been very active in sponsoring and supporting a large range of community events throughout the region. Events provide significant benefits to the community including capacity building, engagement, social interaction, tourist attraction, regional promotion and marketing, economic benefit and others. Depending on the size and style of each individual event the benefits of each event could vary. Council had some level of sponsorship or support of around 70 events throughout the Council area during the 2015 – 2016 financial year. MID MURRAY SUICIDE PREVENTION NETWORK The purpose of the Mid Murray Suicide Prevention Network Committee is to make recommendations to Council in relation to creating opportunities for our community; to prevent suicide, connect, care for each other and promote wellbeing. The network has developed an action plan which includes 4 main Goals and Strategic Objectives –

Goal 1 To establish the networks presence in the community. Strategic Objective 1 - To be widely known and welcoming to all members of the community. Goal 2 To raise awareness and bring education opportunities to the community. Strategic Objective 2 - Increase community awareness and responsiveness. Goal 3 To develop opportunities for the community to connect. Strategic Objective 3 - To increase community capacity for wellbeing. Goal 4 To support those bereaved by suicide. Strategic Objective 4 - To bring about support and healing.


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D In September 2015 the network decided on a name and logo, Caring Connected Communities (CCC). The Launch of CCC was held at Sedan in conjunction with the opening of the Men’s Shed extension and World Suicide Survivors Day in November 2015. Some network members have undergone training in Mental Health First Aid and the network is continuing to organise other training for the group and wider community. COMMUNITY GRANTS Council offers a range of Community Grants to provide support to develop, grow and implement a range of exciting initiatives. The grants program offers a broader range of opportunities for Council to work with motivated community groups to help make things happen at a local level. Council’s three grant programs have supported 34 community groups or individuals (in the case of the ‘youth sports & cultural grants) throughout the Mid Murray Council area.

SHEARER MURRAY EYRE

Properties 30.4% 30.72% 38.88% Rate Income 34.41% 30.49% 35.1% Population 46.8% 17.4% 35.8% Grants 27.57% 16.49% 55.94%

The above graph and table indicates how the grants have been distributed throughout the Mid Murray Council District and below by town.

Small Community Grants Community Projects & Events Grants

Mannum 2 Mannum 3 Palmer 1 Bowhill 1 Swan Reach 1 Swan Reach 1 Blackhill 1 Morgan 6 Morgan 4 Cadell 1 Truro 1 Cambrai 1


COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D In conclusion communities in each Ward have benefited from community grants which have supported a broad variety of programs, projects, events and individual sporting and cultural achievements.


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

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

• Economic Development/Commercial Enterprises

- Management and development of Council commercial assets - Investment attraction - Local jobs growth - Capacity building of local business

• Community (Strategic) Planning

- Development and implementation of MMC Community Plan - Community engagement - District and town plan development

• Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm

- Development and implementation of Strategic Plan - Community Land Management Plans

• Public and Environmental Health

- Immunisation - Health services and inspection - Mosquito control - Wastewater (septic) installation/approvals - Regulation and monitoring of swimming pools - Legionella monitoring - Liquor licences - DrumMuster - Implementation of the Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Regional

Public Health Plan • Food

- Food premises inspections - Food sampling/education - Food safety training

• Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS)

- Coordination of Council’s CWMS installation programme - CWMS maintenance - CWMS asset management

• Regulatory Services

- General inspection - Dogs - Parking - Fire prevention

• Council Building Maintenance

- Reactive & programmed maintenance - Test & tagging.

Community Plan Environmental Forum Linda Bertram – CWA State President

Mannum Caravan Park


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

General Purpose Status

Strengthening Basin Communities River Murray Zone Development Plan Amendment

To resolve several zoning anomalies, reduce the scope of the Recreation and Tourism Policy Area, and align the Development Plan with NRM objectives/policies.

Submitted to the Minister seeking approval. Awaiting a response.

Mannum Waters Development Plan Amendment – Stage 2 (developer funded)

To rezone the section of land in between the existing Mannum Township and the northern waterway.

Site contamination investigations currently being undertaken.

Heritage Development Plan Amendment – Stage 1

To provide a level of protection and policy guidance for the management and development of local heritage places.

Final endorsement by Council in the coming months. To be submitted to the Minister for approval to undergo consultation.

Integrated Water Management Plans Development Plan Amendment (Federal Government funded – jointly undertaken with other member Councils)

To introduce additional mapping of water resources/protection areas into the Development Plan.

DPA went to Minister for final approval but Minister refused to approve the DPA (because two Councils originally part of the DPA had withdrawn). The DPA is now on hold pending the works being undertaken by the two remaining Councils.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee Council has a Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Cr KP Myers Committee Members Mayor DJ Burgess Cr MK Jennings Cr A Sakko Cr JW Hall Cr SP Wilkinson The Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee’s prime role is to provide input and advice to Council in relation to Planning and Development Policy issues. The Committee has met on four occasions over the course of the 2015/16 financial year. Development Assessment Panel In accordance with the requirements of the Development Act 1993, Council has established a Development Assessment Panel. For the term ending May 2016, the Panel comprised the following members:- Presiding Member Mr Bruce Ballantyne Council Members Cr Peter Raison Cr Brian Taylor Independent Members Mr Graham Gaston

Mr David Hughes Ms Kelly Mader Mr James Miller.

Following a recruitment campaign in early 2016, Council appointed a new Development Assessment Panel, who first sat in June 2016. The new Panel consists of the following members: Presiding Member Mr Bruce Ballantyne Council Members Cr Peter Raison Cr Brian Taylor Independent Members Mr Graham Gaston

Ms Sharon Jardine Ms Kelly Mader Mr Myles Somers.

The Development Assessment Panel’s main role is to assessment Development Applications that Council staff do not have delegation to approve. Often these relate to applications that are non-complying forms of development, or developments where public representors wish to speak to a certain Development Application.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Development Assessment In excess of ninety eight percent of development applications processed under the Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008 were assessed and decided upon by Council staff under delegated authority. The remaining applications were assessed by Council’s Development Assessment Panel and/or the Development Assessment Commission. Application Statistics


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The Development Act allows for an appeal to be lodged (under certain circumstances) with the Environment, Resources and Development Court by persons aggrieved by a decision of Council in relation to a development proposal. Building Fire Safety Committee The Mid Murray Council Building Fire Safety Committee, established under the Development Act 1993, met three times during 2015/2016. Further, thirteen inspections were carried out on buildings to ensure compliance with relevant building fire safety standards. The Committee comprises 2 Council staff/consultants, a representative of the Chief Officer of the Country Fire Service and a Building Engineer. Heritage Projects Several built heritage related projects have been initiated by Council during the 2015/16 financial year. These include:

• Undertaking a heritage study of the Mannum Pug and Pine Cottage • Reviewing heritage properties in Randell St, Mannum • Developing a list of properties within the Council area that are of local heritage

significance • Commencing the process to nominate the Morgan Wharf for National Heritage listing.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm Plan During the reporting period, Council received part funding from the State Government’s Open Space and Development Fund for the development of an Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm Plan. Tenders were called for this project early in 2016, with a selection process occurring in March 2016. This led to the appointment of Suter Planners as the lead consultant for this project. The development of this plan will identify where improved open spaces and recreation areas are required, whilst also identifying places that are suitable for public realm upgrades. In addition, a masterplan for Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum will be developed as part of this overall project. The final plan will provide guidance in respect to future open space design for both Council and individual communities alike through the development of individual town plans. A Council Project Group has met regularly to guide this project, with staff representatives from Planning, Community Services and the Mid Murray Landcare Group. Council’s Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee oversees the governance of this project. Community consultation and finalisation of the Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm Plan will occur in the 2016/17 financial year. Process Improvement Project During the reporting period, Council engaged specialists from the City of Playford to assist in implementing a Process Improvement Project for Council’s Development Assessment team. This project chiefly involved reviewing existing processes and determining strategies that improve workflow and customer service provision by the Development Services team. Some of the projects identified in the report are already underway, including:

• A review of the Development Services section on the Council website • Improved information sheets, to ensure clear and accurate information is provided to

applicants • Stocktake, review and update standard letter templates to improve clarity for

customers receiving correspondence from Council • Improving communication flows about Development Applications to builders,

landholders and applicants alike • Improved procedures for document and photo record keeping • Improved checklists to ensure detailed and consistent assessment of applications

occurs • Investigation of opportunities to use technology to increase productivity in the field

and provide a higher level of service to applicants and the community. This project will continue to expand and new initiatives will be rolled out into the 2016/2017 financial year. Planning Reforms Council continues to be involved in the State Government’s Planning Reform process. This process was initiated in 2012, and has been a high priority project for the State Government since that time. Council staff are regularly involved in feedback or training sessions relating to various aspects of the reforms . Council is working closely with both the Local Government Association and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to ensure that the planning reforms do not negatively affect the Council area. Further, it should be noted that during this reporting period, new planning legislation, known as the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act, 2016, was proclaimed.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Economic Development and Business Investment Register/Concierge Service Council has developed an internal working document that is termed the “Mid Murray Council Economic Development and Business Investment Register”, which combined with the “Concierge Service” that Council offers, seeks to increase business investment within the Council area. This register provides an overall snapshot of the various economic development and business investment opportunities in the Mid Murray Council. This information is shared with relevant Government bodies, such as PIRSA and the local RDA. The register is a living document, and is updated by staff when new information is received about potential opportunities. Staff continually monitor the register, and where required, undertake proactive communication with potential investors to determine how best Council can facilitate their proposal. The “Concierge Service” complements this register, and is based upon a notion of Council’s Development Services team being a one-stop-shop for all matters development related. Council staff assist investors and developers through providing local spatial and statistical information, co-ordinating various referrals, liaising with Government Departments, the local RDA, and providing advice about how best to located and design their development proposal. Staffing During the reporting period, Council appointed a new Manager – Development Services, as well as a new Development Officer – Planning and two Building Assessment Officers.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D HEALTH SERVICES Council’s Environmental Health Officers continued to administer the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 to ensure:- • Approval and inspection of onsite wastewater systems • Monitoring and testing of public swimming pools and spas • Monitoring of cooling towers and warm water systems • Inspection and monitoring of hairdressing and beauty salons • Inspection and eradication of European wasp nests • Provision of immunisation clinics for the public as well as for school students • Approval of liquor licences • Management of the operation and maintenance of Council’s 28 CWMS. • Management of the operation and maintenance of Department of Environment, Water

& Natural Resources 4 River Vessel Pumpout facilities • Installation of public amenities i.e. toilet blocks such as the newly installed Wongulla

toilet block • Coordination of the drumMuster program • Inspection of food premises • Promotion of food safety and food safety training • Control of mosquitoes and public health pests • Following up communicable disease outbreaks • Implementation of the Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Regional

Public Health Plan. Food Act Council has 162 food premises in the area which includes a number of sporting and community groups which provide occasional or ad hoc food services. 87 temporary food premises were approved during the reporting period. 82 food safety inspections were conducted by Council’s Environmental Health Officers and all food businesses were provided with regular food safety information and updates through a quarterly newsletter that is sent out to all food businesses. Council, in conjunction with TAFE SA, held several food safety training sessions. Council provides a free food safety training program called “I’m Alert” to all of its ratepayers which is located on Council’s website. Immunisation Council’s Environmental Health Officers have continued to coordinate Council’s monthly immunisation clinics held at Cambrai, Swan Reach, Blanchetown, Morgan, Truro and Mannum. Council continues to provide flu vaccines to staff annually and Hepatitis B vaccines to at risk staff. Council also continues to provide school immunisation clinics for Hepatitis B, Gardasil, Boostrix and Chicken Pox to the Mannum Community College, Swan Reach Area School and Cambrai Area School. This financial year Council provided vaccinations to residents and staff through 28 clinics.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Wastewater Management During the 2015/2016 reporting period, Council received 107 wastewater management system applications, approved 87 applications and undertook 87 inspections in relation to these applications. Following the implementation of the new SA Health On-site Wastewater Systems Code in April 2013, Council’s Environmental Health Officers now deal with all wastewater applications including the new types of systems such as worm farms and composting toilets. This has placed additional burden on Environmental Health staff within Council. Council is currently in control of 28 Community Wastewater Management Systems (CWMS) which are located in shack areas where there are five or more shack sites as per Council’s Development Plan. Council has 2.2 dedicated CWMS Maintenance Officers that service and maintain all CWMS treatment plants, attends callouts, collect effluent samples and coordinate desludging of the septic tanks at these premises. The locations of the installed schemes are: Big Bend Blanchetown Bolto Reserve Bowhill Brenda Park/Morphett Flat Caloote Landing Caurnamont Five Mile (Kia Marina) Greenways Landing Idyll Acres Julanker/Younghusband

Holdings Kroehns Landing

Marks Landing Morgan Caravan Park North Puneylroo North West Bend/Beaumonts Old Teal Flat Pelican Point Pellaring Flat Scotts Creek Scrubby Flat Seven Mile South Punyelroo Swan Reach Teal Flat The Rocks Truro Walker Flat Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) Advisory Committee Council has a CWMS Advisory Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Cr JW Hall Council Representatives Mayor DJ Burgess

Cr KP Myers Cr BJ Taylor Cr BP Schmitt Cr PJ Raison

Holiday Home Area Representatives Mrs D Prust Mr S Nicolson

Mr T Donaldson Mr W Tredrea

The Committee’s function is to oversee Council’s CWMS programme and make recommendation to Council in relation to a range of associated issues. The Committee is in the process of developing a long term plan for the management of the CWMS asset class along with a plan for the implementation of the Outhred Report which outlined the means by which the shack settlements without a CWMS could have their wastewater management systems upgraded. The two first priorities include the installation of CWMS at the Wongulla and Cowirra shack areas. The Advisory Committee has met on one occasion during the report period. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mid Murray Council – Annual Report 2015/16 Page 34

DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D River Vessel Pump Out Facilities Council maintains the following River Vessel Pump Out facilities on behalf of the State Government:- o Swan Reach River Vessel Pump Out Facility o Blanchetown River Vessel Pump Out Facility o Morgan River Vessel Pump Out Facility o Walker Flat River Vessel Pump Out Facility. General Public and Environmental Health Issues Council has continued to provide the following services relating to public health:- • Implementation of the Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Regional Public

Health Plan; • Mosquito Management Program – Council contracts the University of SA to undertake a

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

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

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

• Day to Day Environmental Health Activities – Inspection of swimming pools, spas, food premises, insanitary conditions, wastewater systems, promotion of food safety, auditing of manufactured high risk systems for legionella and approval of liquor licenses.

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

• Management of Council’s Building Maintenance Program including reactive and programmed maintenance and test and tagging.

The Mid Murray Council celebrated the inaugural Public Health Week from 4-8 April 2016 in an aim to raise awareness about the significant role public health plays. A range of activities and events were held including a Colouring in Competition which attracted more than 100 entries.

Colouring in competition winner Gypsy Searle was presented with her new bike by Council’s

Environmental Health Officer, Julie Savill.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D REGULATORY SERVICES Illegal Development/Compliance Instances of illegal development continue to occur throughout the Mid Murray Council district, predominantly within shack settlement areas. State Government agencies are no longer undertaking compliance functions relating to development approvals where they are the approving authority. Proactive compliance inspections associated with completed developments have not occurred within this reporting period which is unavoidable due to the complexity and time consuming nature of such functions, current staff resources, geographical area and number of shack sites areas (some 52 in total). Council has engaged an Honours Student from University SA on a number of short periods, to assist in the back log of illegal development complaints, with staff responding only to reports of illegal development as required. Council has also adopted service standards to assist in prioritising the types of illegal development considered to be a priority for investigation and litigation. Dog and Cat Management Act Council’s responsibility for management of dogs is stated under Section 26 of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. In accordance with this Section, Council is required to administer and enforce the provisions of the Act relating to dogs within its area and for that purpose must –

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

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

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

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

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

(f) make satisfactory arrangements for the detention of dogs seized under this Act. Mid Murray Council complies with these requirements. Council sends out reminder notices to dog owners every year in July reminding them of their obligations under the Act and requesting that they renew their dog registration. During this report period, Council has maintained a full time General Inspector and part time weekend General Inspector, both whom are authorised Dog Control Officers. Within this period, Council engaged a contractor to undertake a doorknock of the Council district, between 7 – 25 March 2016, initially targeting those townships where statistics highlighted the increased number of dogs being impounded. As a result of the unregistered dog doorknock, 124 new dogs were registered which was a higher number than predicted, but the importance of ongoing registrations of these dogs in future years will be significant to reducing the numbers of dogs found wandering at large, and the income generated in dog registrations. The Minister, within his mandate to hold the recent Citizens Jury to identify methods to reduce the numbers of unowned dogs being impounded by agencies, highlighted the importance of Councils working towards reducing the numbers of unregistered dogs in their districts, to ensure that the identification of dogs become a priority. This doorknock proved to be a positive initiative, and Council has committed to undertake a further doorknock of its district within the 2016/17 financial year. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mid Murray Council – Annual Report 2015/16 Page 36

DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Each year Council’s are required to provide the Dog & Cat Management Board with statistics relating to the management of dogs each financial year. The following Dog & Cat Statistics for 2015/16 are provided. Description Number Number of dogs registered 2449 Number of official barking dog complaints received 57 Number of wandering dog complaints 186 Number of dogs collected and returned to owner before impounded 68 Total number of dogs impounded 41 Total number of dogs impounded and subsequently returned to owner 35 Number of reports of dog harassment to humans 0 Number of reports of dog attacks on humans 3 Number of reports of dog harassment to animals 9 Number of reports of dog attacks on animals 18 Number of Dog Management Officers 2.8 Number of cat complaints 6 Number of registered business involving dogs 38 Total income from dog registrations $75,625.00 Total number of expiations 209 Total income from expiations $11,262.00 Total other income from dogs $1,546.00 From these statistics, it is pleasing to report that the numbers of dogs impounded during this period has reduced considerably on previous years, and importantly only 6 dogs impounded were not able to be returned to their rightful owners. Returning dogs to their rightful owners, once found wandering at large, is the main goal of ensuring dogs are registered and identified at all times. Microchipping Day and Mannum Enclosed Off Leash Dog Park Opening On 30 April 2016, the official opening of the Mannum Enclosed Off Leash Dog Park was undertaken, in conjunction with a subsidised microchipping day, where over 180 dogs and cats were microchipped.

Opening and Microchipping activities on the Mannum Oval


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D The subsidised microchipping day was undertaken to assist pet owners in preparation for the legislative changes of the Dog & Cat Management Act, to be implemented in June 2017, where all dogs and cats must be microchipped. Funded by the Mid Murray Council and the Dog & Cat Management Board, this microchipping event was proven to be very popular with pet owners keen to take up the subsidised microchipping. In addition to the opening of the Park and the subsidised microchipping of dogs and cats, other activities were undertaken on the day. They included:

• Trade Stalls. • Council Dog Registration Facilities. • Dog Trainers • Dog Groomers • Static displays and interactive Dog Education • Food & coffee facilities.

The development of the Enclosed Off Leash Dog Park was completed as part of a three staged plan with part funding received by Council from the Dog & Cat Management Board. One visitor to the opening day was Fiona De Rosa, the Consultant engaged by Council to assist with the design and costing of the development of this Enclosed Off Leash Park, and author of the Australian Standards of Enclosed Off Leash Dog Parks. Fiona’s response to our park was such that she is completing a Case Study of the development of the Mannum Enclosed Off Leash Park as an example to all Councils throughout Australia, on how develop of such a high standard park for under $40,000.

Mannum Enclosed Off Leash Dog Park


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With recent fire history within the Mid Murray Council District, the preparation for the oncoming Fire Danger Season still remains a priority for Council’s Fire Prevention Officers, with an emphasis being placed on educating land owners of their responsibilities and developing their Action Plans in preparation for the Fire Danger Season.


DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Disability Access Review Advisory Committee Council has a Disability Access Review Advisory Committee comprising the following members:- Chairperson Cr KP Myers Council Representatives Cr PJ Raison Cr SP Wilkinson Community Representatives Mrs J Dettloff Ms A Devitt-Lansom Mr J Moss The Advisory Committee’s prime role is to make recommendations to Council on a range of disability access issues and oversee the implementation of Council’s Disability Access Action Plan. The Advisory Committee has met on one occasion during the report period. Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee Council has an Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee that comprises a mixture of community representatives and elected members. Details of the members are as follows: Chairperson Cr KP Myers Council Representatives Cr MK Jennings Cr A Sakko Cr BJ Taylor Cr BP Schmitt Cr SP Wilkinson Community Representatives Mr G Smith Mrs K Schmid The Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee’s prime role is to provide input and advice to Council in relation to Open Space, Recreation and general land management issues. The Advisory Committee met on two occasions over the course of the 2015/16 financial year.


INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES STATEMENT Mid Murray Council spans an area of 6,273 square kilometres incorporating 3,383 kilometres of road which are maintained by a workforce operating from Works Depots at Mannum, Cambrai and Morgan. All depots undertake maintenance activities for sealed/unsealed roads, stormwater, parks & gardens, footpaths, toilet cleaning, building maintenance and respond to customer service requests. Roadworks A significant road reconstruction and maintenance programme continued throughout the 2015/16 financial year with various projects completed including the following. Murraylands Road Four kilometres of Murraylands Road extending on from the previous year was reconstructed, which included the installation of 3 stormwater culvert systems. The road was reconstructed to a width of 10 metres with a 7.2 metre wide bituminous seal. Purnong Road 800 metres of Purnong Road extending on form previous work completed several years ago was reconstructed. The road was reconstructed to a width of 10 metres with a 8 metre wide bituminous seal. Sealed Road Resurfacing 56,000 square metres of sealed road was resurfaced throughout the entire Council area. Unsealed Roads - Resurface 38.4kms of unsealed roads were resheeted (resurfaced) throughout the Council area. Resheeting of roads uses limestone material sourced locally to the works. Resheeting works comprise of road widths from 6 to 8 metres wide with a pavement thickness of 100mm. Roads resurfaced were:

• Rozenzweig Road - 3400m • Truro Road (Moculta Road) - 2000m • Western Boundary (Summerfield) – 2200m • Black Heath Road (Tungkillo) - 5200m • Harrogate Road - 1000m • Bastion Hill Road – 1000m • Cork Hill Road - 2400m • Jutland Road - 1700m • Carman Road - 2500m • Bower Boundary Road - 4500m • Florieton Road - 500m • Kading Road - 2500m • Conors Road - 700m • Gameau Road - 700m • Mine Road - 1400m • Christion Road - 2500m • Christion Road - 1000m • Dutton Mail Road - 3000m.


INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Stormwater Construction 420 metres of new concrete kerbing was done, this comprise of Brook Street, Mannum and Burr Street, Truro. Adelaide Road, Mannum the final stage of construction for the swale drainage was completed which included the installation of 5 sets of culverts for driveways. Foothpath Construction Footpath upgrades were undertaken at:- • Hunter Highway, Nildottie - Asphalt footpath 120m in length • Berryman Avenue, Mannum – Concrete footpath 210m in length • Randell Street, Mannum - Paved footpath 91m in length • Moorundie Street, Truro - scape 260m in length • Randell Street, Mannum - Pram Ramps • Walker Avenue, Mannum - Concrete footpath 85m in length • 4th Street, Morgan – Concrete footpath 90m in length. Parks & Gardens Many ongoing maintenance activities continued throughout the district, including: • Walker Flat - Boat ramp, erosion control and installation of lawn • Wongulla - Boat ramp, erosion control and installation of lawn • Morgan - Riverfront installation of lawn along river edge • Cadell - Hogwash Bend minor road construction in camping area. Waste Management Works associated with waste management included: • Tungkillo Waste Transfer Station - replacement of perimeter fence • Walker Flat Waste Transfer Station - upgrade of site • Cambrai Old Landfill Site - rehabilitation of landfill (capping).

Tungkillo Waste Transfer Station Walker Flat Waste Transfer Station Replacement of perimeter fencing Upgrade of Site


INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES STATEMENT CONT’D Council’s Kerbside Waste Management Program consists of a two-bin system. One for household putrescible waste and one for recyclables. Kerbside collection service applies to all township areas within the district. Holiday homes and rural areas are serviced by a bin bank system. Waste and recyclable materials can be disposed of at all Council waste transfer station facilities. Council continues to participate in the National drumMuster Program. Residents are able to deposit eligible containers at designated waste transfer station facilities (Mannum, Cambrai, Truro, Cadell) throughout the year. Quantities of 100 containers or more are arranged through a booking system. Council continues its association with the Australian & New Zealand Recycling Platform (Tech Collect) to collect E-waste products at all waste transfer station facilities. Residents are able to deposit E-waste at transfer stations for free which is then conveyed to Council’s central collection point at Cambrai. Tech Collect arrange collection from the site at no cost to Council.


COMMITTEES Council has a number of Committees that are generally either community based Committees established under Section 41 of the Local Government Act 1999 or mandatory Committees required by legislation (commonly referred to as Standing Committees). Agendas and minutes of the various Committees are included in the monthly Council meeting agendas as are recommendations for consideration and adoption by Council. Agendas and minutes are available to the public via Council’s website at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au. Each Committee has a Terms of Reference which guide operating procedures, authority, delegated powers etc. Terms of Reference are reviewed regularly. Section 41 Committees Committee Purpose of Committees Mannum Leisure Centre Management Committee

The Committee has the primary role of maintaining and managing the Mannum Leisure Centre situated at 51 Adelaide Road, Mannum. The Centre consists of a Gymnasium, Squash Courts, Indoor Basketball Stadium, Senior Citizens Rooms and Conference Facilities.

Mannum Dock Museum Board The Committee has been created to establish and maintain a Museum for the purpose of – (1) the preservation, display and enjoyment

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

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

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

An iconic possession of Council under the control of the Board is the fully operational steam driven paddlesteamer “PS Marion”. As well as being the focal point of the Museum, the PS Marion went on a limited number of cruises and promotional work on the River Murray.

Port of Morgan Heritage & Tourism Board Tourism and heritage issues in the Morgan area. Mannum Caravan Park Committee The Committee manages the Mannum Caravan

Park, located on Purnong Road at Mannum. The profits from the Caravan Park are used to fund capital improvements to the Park and to provide contributions for the PS Marion and for local tourism promotions.

Blanchetown Community Services Committee Promotion of community services in the Blanchetown area.

Swan Reach Community Health Centre Committee

The Committee manages “Robert Taylor House”, which is the Swan Reach Community Health Centre, located at Nildottie Road, Swan Reach.




COMMITTEES CONT’D Committee Purpose of Committees Disability Access Review Advisory Committee To make recommendations to Council on a range

of disability access issues and oversees the implementation of Council’s Disability Access Action & Inclusion Plan.

Waste Management Advisory Committee To make recommendations to Council on a range of waste management issues.

Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee

To make recommendations to Council on a range of open space and recreation issues including reserves/open space development.

Chief Executive Officer Performance Management Committee

To review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer and make recommendations to Council.

CWMS Advisory Committee To oversee Council’s community wastewater management program (CWMS) and make recommendations to Council.

Mandatory (Standing) Committees Committee Purpose of Committees Audit Committee To undertake the functions contained in Section

126 of the Local Government Act 1999. Strategic Planning & Development Policy Committee

Established pursuant to Section 101 of the Development Act 1993 to generally advise and make recommendations to Council on matters relating to strategic planning and development policy.

Building Fire Safety Committee To inspect buildings for compliance with building fire safety requirements and inform the provision of related legislation/standards relating to building fire safety.


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


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


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

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

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

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

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

(5) Public Question Time – A public open forum/question time now forms part of the agenda of Council’s monthly meetings. Members of the public are able to ask questions of Council during the open forum, a guideline document providing more information is available on Council’s website at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Council has a detailed Public Consultation Policy as required by the Local Government Act 1999. The policy is available to the public via Council’s website at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au. Public consultation, where undertaken, occurs in accordance with the requirements of the Policy. INFORMATION STATEMENT An Information Statement is available as a separate document in accordance with requirements, and the contents are also included in this Annual Report. The Council is pleased to comply with the legislation and welcomes enquiries. An up-dated Information Statement will be published at least every 12 months.





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


FREEDOM OF INFORMATION APPLICATIONS AND STATEMENT The Freedom of Information Statement is published annually by the Mid Murray Council in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1991. An information document is available as a separate document in accordance with requirements and the contents are also included in this Annual Report. The Council is pleased to comply with the legislation and welcomes enquiries. An updated Information Statement will be published at least every 12 months. The Mid Murray Council received twenty Freedom of Information applications for the 2015/2016 financial year. In summary: Number of Applications 8 Number of Applications Determined 8 Access granted in full 1 Access granted in part 6 Application transferred 0 Access refused 0 Note – Unaccounted application was determined in the new financial year cross over which was also full release. AMENDMENT OF COUNCIL RECORDS A member of the public may gain access to Council documents to make amendments concerning their personal affairs by making a request under the Local Government Act. A member of the public may then request a correction to any information about themselves that is incomplete, incorrect, misleading or out of date. To gain access to these Council records, a member of the public must complete a Freedom of Information request form as indicated above outlining the records that they wish to inspect. STATEMENT OF COUNCIL’S REPRESENTATION QUOTA Council consists of 3 Wards represented by a Mayor and 9 Councillors. The information below compares Mid Murray Council’s representation quota with neighbouring and other comparable Councils. The Representation Quota is determined by dividing the total number of electors for the area of the Council by the number of members of the Council. Mid Murray Council Representation Quota (as advised by the Local Government Association of South Australia) from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 is 613.


STATEMENT OF COUNCIL’S REPRESENTATION QUOTA CONT’D Statement of the Average Representation Quota for Councils of a similar size (number of electors) to ours are: Council Number Number of Electors/ of Elected Elected Electors Representatives Representative Clare & Gilbert Valleys 6,575 10 657

Grant 5,325 10 532

Mallala 5,692 10 569

Naracoorte Lucindale 5,777 11 525

Renmark Paringa 6,299 9 699

Mid Murray 6,136 10 613

In accordance with the existing provisions in Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1999, Mid Murray Council is required to review all aspects of the composition of the Council, including Ward boundaries, at least once in every eight years. Mid Murray Council last undertook a representation review in 2013. ELECTIONS Councils are part of the democratic framework of Australia. The community elects their Council Members every four years and the next general elections happen in 2018. Council elections were held in November 2014, with nearly 360,000 people voting. Council elections are the biggest single voluntary civic participation activity in the State. Over 49.41% of Mid Murray Council residents and ratepayers voted in the 2014 Council elections. ALLOWANCES PAID TO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND COUNCIL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES The Local Government Act 1999 prescribes that all Elected Members are entitled to receive a general allowance, plus, in respect to attending Council and Committee meetings, reimbursement for expenses incurred in travelling within the Council area. Reimbursement is also available for the care of a dependent if required to enable the Councillor to attend meetings. Allowance for the 2015/2016 period:- Mayor: $51,200 Use of Council vehicle for Mayoral duties. Deputy Mayor: $16,000 Councillors: $12,800 All Elected Members are reimbursed for travel and other expenses as per Council Policy.


ELECTED MEMBER TRAINING The Local Government Association provides specific training for Elected Members. All Elected Members are given the opportunity, and supported in their attendance at these training sessions as they arise. All Elected Members are required to complete mandatory training following recent amendments to the Local Government Act 1999. Such training includes: • Introduction to Local Government • Legal Responsibilities • Council and Committee Meetings • Financial Management and Reporting. AUDITOR’S REMUNERATION During the course of the financial period $11,770 was paid to Council’s auditors for audit work. No other services were provided by the auditors.


CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS The Mid Murray Council is committed to the principle of open and accountable government. Council also recognises that on occasions it may be necessary, in the broader community interest, to restrict public access to discussion and/or documents. During 2015/16 the Council considered 57 items in accordance with Section 90 (2) and 91 (7) of the Local Government Act 1999. Council reviewed all previous confidential motions and reinstated 20 items. The grounds on which Council considered the matter and determined to exclude the public from the discussion and related documentation are outlined in the table below:

Local Government Act 1999 relevant section No. of times used

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

8

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

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

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

21

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

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


5

90 (3) (f) Information the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice the maintenance of law, including by affecting (or potentially affecting) the prevention, detection or investigation of a criminal offence, or the right to a fair trial.

1

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

7

90 (3) (h) legal advice.

7

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

5

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

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


2

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

1


SENIOR OFFICER SALARY PACKAGES The following information reflects the number of Senior Executive Officers and information on allowances and benefits as part of a salary package. This information relates to the South Australian Municipal Salaried Officers Award 2006 and the Mid Murray Council/ASU 2014 Enterprise Agreement. Chief Executive Officer Contract consisting of: Contract Salary. Bonus and pay increase to be determined at yearly performance review. Private use of Council Motor Vehicle to the standard of Holden Berlina or equivalent. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Reimbursement of telephone service charges. Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position. Director – Development & Environmental Services Contract consisting of: Contract Salary. Bonus and pay increase to be determined at yearly performance review. Private use of Council Motor Vehicle to the standard of a Holden 6 cylinder or equivalent. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Provision of mobile telephone and business calls. Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position. Acting Director – Corporate & Financial Services Contract consisting of: Contract Salary. Commuter use of Council Motor Vehicle in lieu of overtime payments. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Provision of a mobile telephone and laptop/tablet. Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position. Director – Community Services Senior Officer Level 4. Private use of Council Motor Vehicle in lieu of overtime payments. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Provision of a mobile telephone and laptop/tablet. Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position. Director – Infrastructure Services Contract consisting of: Contract Salary. Private use of Council Motor Vehicle to the standard of a Holden 6 cylinder or equivalent. Superannuation as per SA Superannuation and LG Acts. Payment of telephone mobile service and internet charges. Reimbursement of all expenses relating to the performance of the position.


PERFORMANCE AGAINST ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN Highlights of the actions and objectives achieved by Council during the 2015/16 financial year include: Building Maintenance Program Involving the upgrade of the Keyneton Soldiers Memorial Institute, Morgan Medical centre, Arnold Park Toilets, Cambrai Hall and extension repairs to the Mannum Leisure Centre. Events Council continues to support a range of events in its communities including: • Swan Reach Country Music Festival • Morgan Living River Weekend • Cadell Harvest Festival/Murray River Giant Pumpkin Competition • South Australian Truck and Ute Show • Mannum Hot Rod Show • Palmer Hot Rod Show • Mannum Christmas Pageant and Street Party • Morgan Christmas Pageant and Fair • Sounds by the River • Float Fest • All Steamed Up Festival – Boats, Blacksmiths & Engines • Mannum New Years Fireworks • Mannum Craft Fair • Sedan Swap Meet • Murraylands APEX Mannum Fun Run and Walk • Australia Day Functions • Mannum Rowing Regatta • SANFL Showdown • Game Obsession Expo • Morgan Camp Oven Cook Off. Family Connections – Communities for Children Program Council created the Mid Murray Family Connections (MMFC) team and drafted the Community Accountability Plan. Relationship building with community and local services. Murray River Trail – Stage 1 Grant application successful and Stage 1 Regional Project technology to be rolled in 2016/17. Work for the Dole Community Projects Town improvement and beautification program utilising the Work for the Dole scheme for projects such as Mannum Waterfall trail maintenance, Crawford Crescent track in Mannum, parks and gardens maintenance and cemetery maintenance. Sport & Recreation Contribution Contribution to the Cadell Community & Tourist Association for a playground and a contribution to the Nildottie Tennis Club for their lighting upgrade.


PERFORMANCE AGAINST ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN CONT’D Open Space Recreation Plan Following a successful grant application, $50,000 in funding has been provided to Council from the State Government’s Places for People fund, which is administered by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. Council has provided $60,000 for this process (both cash and in-kind support), which will lead to the development of an Open Space, Recreation and Public Realm Plan by early-2017. In addition, a masterplan for the Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum will also be developed as part of this exercise. Council has appointed a consultant team to assist in developing both projects. The consultants are Suter Planners and WAX Design, both Adelaide-based firms, widely recognised for their experiences and skills in open space planning. Community consultation and the development of strategies and ideas is scheduled to occur in the first quarter of the 2016/17 financial year. Major Construction Projects • Sealing 4kms of Murraylands Road between Blanchetown and Morgan ($689k) • Morgan riverfront reserve development and installation of disabled toilet • Morgan Station Masters Residence restoration • An extensive bitumen reseal and rubble resheeting program for our road network • Stage 2 Mannum Dog Park • Continuation of the restoration project for the Paddlesteamer PS Canally • Completion Community Wastewater Management Scheme at Truro • Improvements to the Mannum Caravan Park • Sedan Tennis Courts upgrade • Repair of PS Mayflower by the Mannum Dock Museum.


PERFORMANCE AGAINST ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN CONT’D


CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Mid Murray Council normally participates in the Local Government Associations survey of property owners in the Council area to assess their satisfaction with the four key areas of Governance, Community Satisfaction, Financial and Asset Management, and Quality of Life. It is Council’s aim to achieve at least an 80% customer satisfaction rating in the categories of: Community Perception of Quality of Life Safety and Security General Satisfaction Asset Management Awareness of Strategic Direction Community Consultation Public Access APPLICATION OF COMPETITION PRINCIPLES Council’s obligations under the National Competition Policy fall within two principal categories. Firstly, the identification of “significant business activities” and the application of Competitive Neutrality Principles to these activities. Council’s only significant business activity is the Mannum Caravan Park. Council carries out no commercial business activities with an annual revenue in excess of $2 million, or employing assets in excess of $20 million. Council has in place a Procurement Policy and supports the purchase of goods and services locally.


POLICIES OF COUNCIL The following policies which have been adopted by Council are included in Council’s Policy Manual:- Policies – Mandatory • MMC-MP1 Prudential Management Policy • MMC-MP2 Public Consultation Policy • MMC-MP3 Internal Review of a Council Decision Policy & Procedure • MMC-MP4 Naming of Roads and Public Places Policy • MMC-MP5 Council Member Training and Development Policy • MMC-MP6 Procurement Policy • MMC-MP7 Disposal of Land and Assets Policy • MMC-MP8 Building Inspection Policy • MMC-MP9 Order Making Policy • MMC-MP10 Caretaker Policy • MMC-MP11 Council Members Allowances and Benefits Policy • MMC-MP12 Informal Gatherings Policy • LGAWCS Work Health Safety & Return to Work Policy Policies – Desirable • MMC-DP1 Busking Policy • MMC-DP2 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy • MMC-DP3 Volunteer Policy • MMC-DP4 Enforcement Policy • MMC-DP5 Flag Policy • MMC-DP6 Connection to Truro CWMS Policy • MMC-DP7 Rating Policy • MMC-DP8 Election Signs Policy • MMC-DP9 Tree Management Policy Policies – Other (some currently under review) • Alcohol Consumption Policy – Mannum Leisure Centre • Annual Scholarship Policy • Asset Accounting Policy • Asset Management Policy • Australia Day Awards Policy • Blinds/Awnings Attached to Verandahs on Footpaths Policy • Branched Broomrape Policy • Caravan Annexes in Council Owned Caravan Parks Policy • Caravan Park Permanent Licence Transfers Policy • Caravans Policy • Community Projects and Events Grants Policy • Competitive Neutrality and Local Government Policy • Council Development Assessment Panel Complaint Handling Policy • Delegations Policy • Deputations to Council Policy • Dictionary Presentation to Year 7 Graduates Policy • Directional Finger Post Signs Policy • Disaster Management Policy • Display of Goods on Council Footpaths Policy • Dust Suppression on Unsealed Roads Policy ______________________________________________________________________________ Mid Murray Council – Annual Report 2015/16 Page 59

POLICIES OF COUNCIL CONT’D Policies – Other (some currently under review) cont’d • Electronic Communications Facilities Policy • Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Policy • Entranceways – Additional (On Request) Policy • Equal Employment Opportunity and Fair Treatment Policy and Procedure • Fees and Charges Policy • Finance – Urgent Matters Policy • Food Act Inspections Fees Policy • Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy • Hardship Policy for Residential Customers of Minor and Intermediate Water Retailers • Individual Youth Sport Cultural Grants Policy • Insurance Cover Policy • Investment Policy • Kerbside Waste Recycling Collection Services Policy • Late Items to Council Policy • Leave Management Policy • Morgan Community Bus Policy • Motor Vehicle Policy • Nutritional Policy for Mid Murray Council • Outdoor Dining Policy • Petitions Policy • Plant Hire Policy • Policy on Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace • Recognition of Years of Service Policy • Records Management Policy • Reimbursement of Rates – Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Inc Policy • Remission of Rates – Sporting Clubs and Community Organisations Policy • Reserves Policy • Reserves – Private Moorings Policy • Revenue and Financing Policy • Risk Management Policy • Road Closure Policy • Road Reserve Adjacent River Murray Policy • Roads – Construction and Maintenance of Privately Owned • Shack Access Roads Policy • Roads Policy • Rural Roads Policy Guidelines • Signs – Development and Estates Policy • Signs – Stock Control (Portable) – Use On District Roads Policy • Small Community Grants Policy • Sponsorship Policy • Staff Usage of Minor Plant and Equipment After Hours Policy • Streetlights – Installation of Additional Lights Policy • The Use of Public Roads for Business Purposes Policy • (Mobile Food, Ice Cream Vendors and Roadside Trading) • Treasury Policy • Use of Council Logo Policy • Waiving of Development Application Fees for Community Groups • Whistleblower Protection Policy • Wreaths Policy


POLICIES OF COUNCIL CONT’D Procedures & Processes • Customer Complaints & Dispute Resolution Process – Water & Sewerage Services • Reviewing and Withdrawing an Expiation Notice Procedure Guidelines • MMC-G1 Caretaker Guidelines

MMC-G2 Public Question Time Guidelines • MMC-G3 Hardship Guidelines for Truro CWMS • MMC-G4 Tree Planting Maintenance Guidelines Codes of Conduct • MMC-CC1 Volunteer Code of Conduct • Code of Conduct for Council Employees • Code of Conduct for Council Members Codes of Practice • MMC-CP1 Code of Practice for Access to Council and Committee Meetings and

Documents REGISTERS 1 Members Register of Interests 2 Members Register of Allowances and Benefits 3 Officers Register of Remuneration etc. 4 Officers Register of Interest 5 Public Road Register 6 Register of Community Land 7 Register of Land Management Agreements 8 Register of Development Applications


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

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

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

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

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

COUNCIL ELECTED MEMBERS – REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES Council ensures that the payment of Council member allowances, the reimbursement of expenses and the provision of benefits by the Council is accountable, transparent and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999, the Local Government (Members Allowances and Benefits) Regulations and Council’s Policy. Council has formally adopted a Council Members Allowance and Benefits Policy which is available on Council’s website at www.mid-murray.sa.gov.au.



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

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


PUBLIC CONSULTATION POLICY Adopted by Council 10 April 2000, last reviewed 8 March 2016. Extracts The Policy identifies the steps the Council will follow in circumstances where the Act requires the Council to follow its Policy. (i) The Council will identify a range of options available to it to communicate information to

interested persons and invite submissions;

(ii) Council will also choose consultation periods carefully and do its best to avoid the months of December and January and also the Easter period. However there may be times out of Council’s control that may require us to consult during those periods.

(iii) As a minimum the Council will publish a notice in a newspaper circulating in the area and on Council’s website describing the matter for which public consultation is required, and inviting interested persons to make submissions to the Council within a period being at least twenty one (21) days from the date of the Notice;

(iv) The Council will consider any submissions received as part of its decision making process and will also have regard to any relevant legislation;

(v) Other options which the Council may choose to utilise to communicate information and invite submissions, in addition to the above include:

• notice in The Advertiser;

• letter drops to residents;

• telephone access line;

• media releases;

• letters to stakeholders;

• Information on the local radio;

• Notice in Government Gazette (where required by Legislation);

• Emails to staff community distribution lists;

• community forums;

• fixed displays e.g. noticeboards.

(vi) Any steps taken by the Council in addition to the minimum requirements set out in the Act and in paragraph (iii) above are at the absolute discretion of the Council and will depend upon the particular topic under consideration, the resources available to the Council and the level of interest the topic is likely to generate.


ORDER MAKING POLICY Mid Murray Council is committed to using the Order Making powers available to it under the Local Government Act 1999 in such a way as to facilitate a safe and healthy environment, and to improve the amenity of the locality. Mid Murray Council’s Order Making Policy sets out the steps Council will take in the making of Orders. The policy was reviewed by Council on 8 September 2015, following public consultation on the draft policy. Written submissions were invited within 21 days of a notice appearing in the local newspapers. No submissions were received. The Order Making Policy covers the following areas: • Unsightly condition of land • Hazards on lands adjoining a public place. • Animals that may cause a nuisance or hazard • Inappropriate use of vehicle. INTERNAL REVIEW OF A COUNCIL DECISION In accordance with Section 270 of the Local Government Act 1999 Council has a Policy and Procedure addressing the manner in which requests for a review of a decision of Council and complaints will be dealt with. The Policy incorporates a three tier process for managing complaints with the Policy and Procedure being based on five principles. They are:

• Fair treatment: which requires impartiality, confidentiality and transparency at all stages of the process;

• Accessibility: to be accessible there must be broad public awareness about Council’s Policies and Procedures and a range of contact options;

• Responsiveness: this will be achieved by providing sufficient resources, well trained staff and ongoing review and improvement of the systems;

• Efficiency: requests and complaints will be resolved as quickly as possible, while ensuring that they are dealt with at a level that reflects their level of complexity;

• Integration of different areas of Council where the matter under review overlaps functional responsibilities.

PROCUREMENT Council has recently adopted a detailed Procurement Policy which seeks to

• define the methods by which Council can acquire goods and services; • demonstrate accountability and responsibility of Council to ratepayers; • be fair and equitable to all parties involved; • enable all processes to be monitored and recorded; and • ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved for the Council.

However, this Policy does not cover:

• non-procurement expenditure such as sponsorships, grants, funding arrangements, donations and employment contracts; or

• the disposal of land and other assets owned by the Council; or • the purchase of land by the Council.


Annual Report 2015/2016

APPENDIX 1

Mid Murray Council Financial Statements for the

Year Ended 30 June 2016

Mid Murray Council GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 30 June 2016

Mid Murray Council

General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents

1. Council Certificate

2. Primary Financial Statements:

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

3. Notes to the Financial Statements

4. Independent Auditor's Report - Financial Statements

5. Independent Auditor's Report - Internal Controls

6. Certificates of Audit Independence

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

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Mid Murray Council

Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ '000

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

Total Income

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

Total Expenses

Operating Surplus / (Deficit)

Asset Disposal & Fair Value AdjustmentsAmounts Received Specifically for New or Upgraded AssetsPhysical Resources Received Free of ChargeOperating Result from Discontinued Operations

Net Surplus / (Deficit) 1

Other Comprehensive IncomeAmounts which will not be reclassified subsequently to operating resultChanges in Revaluation Surplus - I,PP&E

Total Other Comprehensive Income

Total Comprehensive Income

1 Transferred to Equity Statement

19

2g 908

Notes

2a

2b

2c

2g

2f

2016

3c

2e

3a

9,284 3b

2d

19

451 1,898

5,820

3,701

2015

12,494 11,644

- 5

7,709 7,053

- -

3,005

565

-

(168) 17,009

483

5,617

(2,225)

2i

9a 17,009 (168)

(3,022)

2,538

22,625

-

(2,393)

4

19,547

-

328

(111) (18)

21,994

419

21,545

(449)

403

720

468

19,603

-

8,260

1,814

11 21

3d

6,599

20


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Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016

$ '000

ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash and Cash EquivalentsTrade & Other ReceivablesOther Financial AssetsInventoriesSubtotalNon-Current Assets Held for SaleTotal Current Assets

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

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesTrade & Other PayablesBorrowingsProvisionsOther Current LiabilitiesSubtotalLiabilities relating to Non-Current Assets Held for SaleTotal Current Liabilities

Non-Current LiabilitiesTrade & Other PayablesBorrowingsProvisionsLiability - Equity Accounted Council BusinessesOther Non-Current LiabilitiesTotal Non-Current Liabilities

TOTAL LIABILITIESNet Assets

EQUITYAccumulated SurplusAsset Revaluation ReservesOther Reserves

Total Council Equity

934 8a

8b

20

174,697

5d

5a

20

175,128

178,593

3,465

165,452 3,086

1,956

-

5,361

173,464

179,391

174,026

9a

27

8e

5,372

5,372

-

8c 2,076

8d

8a

- -

1,067

- 5,361

2,338

-

142,009

890 7,662

26

8,578

13,939

165,452

20,357

2016

5,365

467

2015

6a

5c

431

2,998 -

223

2,144

367

- 5,365

2,593

3,465 -

5b

505

8e

Notes

-

2,362

-

95

9,448

163,122

15,471

19,405

624

10,099

-

9c 1,876 141,841

163,122

6b

7a

8b

8c

-


Mid Murray Council

Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2016

AssetAccumulated Revaluation Other Total

$ '000 Notes Surplus Reserve Reserves Equity

2016Balance at the end of previous reporting period 20,357 142,009 3,086 165,452 a. Adjustments (Correction of Prior Period Errors) 23a 63 - - 63 Restated Opening Balance 20,420 142,009 3,086 165,515

d. Net Surplus / (Deficit) for Year (2,225) - - (2,225)

e. Other Comprehensive Income- Gain (Loss) on Revaluation of I,PP&E 7a - (168) - (168) Other Comprehensive Income - (168) - (168)

Total Comprehensive Income (2,225) (168) - (2,393)

f. Transfers between Reserves 1,210 - (1,210) (0) Balance at the end of period 19,405 141,841 1,876 163,122


Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended 30 June 2015

AssetAccumulated Revaluation Other Total

$ '000 Notes Surplus Reserve Reserves Equity

2015Balance at the end of previous reporting period 18,063 125,000 2,842 145,905 Restated Opening Balance 18,063 125,000 2,842 145,905

d. Net Surplus / (Deficit) for Year 2,538 - - 2,538

e. Other Comprehensive Income- Gain (Loss) on Revaluation of I,PP&E 7a - 17,009 - 17,009 Other Comprehensive Income - 17,009 - 17,009

Total Comprehensive Income 2,538 17,009 - 19,547

f. Transfers between Reserves (244) - 244 - Balance at the end of period 20,357 142,009 3,086 165,452


Mid Murray Council

Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 June 2016

$ '000

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

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Operating Activities

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

Net Cash provided by (or used in) Investing Activities

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesReceiptsProceeds from BorrowingsProceeds from Bonds & DepositsPaymentsRepayments of BorrowingsNet Cash provided by (or used in) Financing Activities

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash Held

plus: Cash & Cash Equivalents at beginning of period

Cash & Cash Equivalents at end of period

* The Council has actively used its Cash Advance Debenture facilities during the year in line with its Treasury Management policy to effectively

manage its cash flows. No net increase in borrowings for the 2015/16 year (2015: $0.191 Million).

Notes 2016 2015

19,905 20,495 11 21

(16,522) (16,111)

908 3,005 228 169

(422) (404)

11b 2,972 4,001

(1,314) (2,846) (6,246) (3,705)

59 69

- (55)

(6,270) (3,363)

2,719 13,748

(1,042) (13,557)

6 -

11 505 2,120

1,683 191

(1,615) 829

11 2,120 1,291

Mid Murray Council

Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Contents of the Notes accompanying the Financial Statements

Details

Significant Accounting PoliciesIncomeExpensesAsset Disposal & Fair Value AdjustmentsCurrent AssetsCash & Cash EquivalentsTrade & Other ReceivablesOther Financial Assets (Investments)InventoriesNon-Current AssetsFinancial AssetsEquity Accounted Investments in Council's BusinessesOther Non-Current AssetsFixed AssetsInfrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentInvestment PropertyValuation of Infrastructure, Property, Plant & EquipmentLiabilitiesTrade & Other PayablesBorrowingsProvisionsLiability Accounted Investments in Council BusinessesOther LiabilitiesReservesAsset Revaluation ReserveAvailable-For-Sale Investment ReserveOther ReservesAssets Subject to RestrictionsReconciliation to Statement of CashflowsFunctionsComponents of FunctionsFinancial InstrumentsCommitments for ExpenditureFinancial IndicatorsUniform Presentation of FinancesOperating LeasesSuperannuationInterests in Other EntitiesControlled EntitiesNon Current Assets Held for Sale & Discontinued OperationsContingencies & Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised in the Balance SheetEvents After the Balance Sheet Date

5253

19b 50202122

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7a (i)

43

22

23

25

5a

10

6a

24

2 1520

24

16

47

44

33

42

36

12a

1514

17

1312b

19a18

41

34

43

45

298b 29

8d na

8c

8a

1011

29

8e

30

9c 30

9a9b 30

3132

5b 235c 235d 23

7a (ii) 257b 26

6b 246c

Equity - Retained Earnings and Revaluation Reserves Adjustments 5423

Additional Council Disclosures

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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.

These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

1 Basis of Preparation

1.1 Compliance with Australian Accounting Standards

This general purpose financial report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards as they apply to not-for-profit entities, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Interpretations and relevant South Australian legislation.

The financial report was authorised for issue by certificate under regulation 14 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 dated 31 October 2016.

1.2 Historical Cost Convention

Except as stated below, these financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention.

1.3 Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Australian Accounting Standards requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates, and requires management to exercise its judgement in applying Council’s accounting policies.

The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are specifically referred to in the relevant sections of these Notes.

1.4 Rounding

All amounts in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($’000).

2 The Local Government Reporting Entity

Mid Murray Council is incorporated under the South Australian Local Government Act 1999 and has its

principal place of business at 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum SA. These financial statements include the Council’s direct operations and all entities through which Council controls resources to carry on its functions. In the process of reporting on the Council as a single unit, all transactions and balances between activity areas and controlled entities have been eliminated.

The principal activities and entities conducted other than in the Council’s own name that has been included in these consolidated financial statements are:

1. Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray DistrictCouncils Plant Committee(dissolved October2015)

Trust monies and property held by Council but subject to the control of other persons have been excluded from these reports. A separate statement of moneys held in the Trust Fund is available for inspection at the Council Office by any person free of charge.

3 Income Recognition

Income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Income is recognised when the Council obtains control over the assets comprising the income, or when the amount due constitutes an enforceable debt, whichever first occurs.

Where grants, contributions and donations recognised as incomes during the reporting period were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period, and those conditions were undischarged as at the reporting date, the amounts subject to those undischarged conditions are disclosed in these notes. Also disclosed is the amount of grants, contributions and receivables recognised as incomes in a previous reporting period which were obtained in respect of the Council's operations for the current reporting period.

In June 2015 the Federal Government paid two quarters of the 2015/16 allocation amounting to $1,557.101 paid in advance. No amount was paid in advance in June 2014 or June 2016; accordingly the operating surplus of the 2014/15 year was overstated by $1.557.101.

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Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Because these grants are untied, the Australian Accounting Standards require that payments be recognised upon receipt. Accordingly, the operating results of the 2014/15 comparative period is distorted compared to 2015/16.

The Operating Surplus Ratio disclosed in Note 15 has also been calculated after adjusting for the distortions resulting from the differences between the actual grants received and the grants entitlements allocated.

4 Cash, Cash Equivalents and other Financial Instruments

Cash Assets include all amounts readily convertible to cash on hand at Council’s option with an insignificant risk of changes in value with a maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition.

Receivables for rates and annual charges are secured over the subject land, and bear interest at rates determined in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999. Other receivables are generally unsecured and do not bear interest.

All receivables are reviewed as at the reporting date and adequate allowance made for amounts the receipt of which is considered doubtful.

All financial instruments are recognised at fair value at the date of recognition. A detailed statement of the accounting policies applied to financial instruments forms part of Note 13.

5 Inventories

Inventories held in respect of stores have been valued by using the weighted average cost on a continual basis, after adjustment for loss of service potential. Inventories held in respect of business undertakings have been valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

5.1 Real Estate Assets Developments

Real Estate Assets developments have been classified as Inventory in accordance with AASB 102 and are valued at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Cost includes the costs of acquisition, development, borrowing and other costs incurred on financing of that acquisition and up to the time of sale. Any amount by which cost exceeds the net

realisable value has been recognised as an expense.

Revenues arising from the sale of property are recognised in the operating statement when settlement is completed.

Properties not acquired for development, but which Council has decided to sell as surplus to requirements, are recognised at the carrying value at the time of that decision.

5.2 Other Real Estate Held for Resale

Properties not acquired for development, but which Council has decided to sell as surplus to requirements, are recognised at the carrying value at the time of that decision.

Certain properties, auctioned for non‐payment of rates in accordance with the Local Government Act but which failed to meet the reserve set by Council and are available for sale by private treaty, are recorded at the lower of the unpaid rates and charges at the time of auction or the reserve set by Council. Holding costs in relation to these properties are recognised as an expense when incurred.

6 Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

6.1 Initial Recognition

All assets are initially recognised at cost. For assets acquired at no cost or for nominal consideration, cost is determined as fair value at the date of acquisition.

All non‐current assets purchased or constructed are capitalised as the expenditure is incurred and depreciated as soon as the asset is held “ready for use”. Cost is determined as the fair value of the assets given as consideration plus costs incidental to the acquisition, including architects' fees and engineering design fees and all other costs incurred. The cost of non‐current assets constructed by the Council includes the cost of all materials used in construction, direct labour on the project and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead.

6.2 Materiality

Assets with an economic life in excess of one year are only capitalised where the cost of acquisition exceeds materiality thresholds established by Council for each type of asset. In determining (and in

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annually reviewing) such thresholds, regard is had to the nature of the asset and its estimated service life. Examples of capitalisation thresholds applied during the year are given below. No capitalisation threshold is applied to the acquisition of land or interests in land.

Buildings & structures $15,000 Infrastructure $10,000 Major Plant & Equipment $15,000 Minor Plant $5,000 IT Equipment $3,000 Furniture & fittings $5,000 Other Community Assets $5,000

6.3 Subsequent Recognition

All material asset classes are revalued on a regular basis such that the carrying values are not materially different from fair value. Significant uncertainties exist in the estimation of fair value of a number of asset classes including land, buildings and associated structures and infrastructure. Further detail of these uncertainties and of existing valuations, methods and valuers are provided at Note 7.

6.4 Depreciation of Non-Current Assets

Other than land, all infrastructure, property, plant and equipment assets recognised are systematically depreciated over their useful lives on a straight‐line basis which, in the opinion of Council, best reflects the consumption of the service potential embodied in those assets.

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values of classes of assets are reviewed annually.

Major depreciation periods for each class of asset are listed below. Depreciation periods for infrastructure assets have been estimated based on the best information available to Council, but appropriate records covering the entire life cycle of these assets are not available, and extreme care should be used in interpreting financial information based on these estimates.

Infrastructure Bridges & major culverts 80 to 100 years Capping & reinstatement 100 years Effluent Drainage 5 to 80 years Footpaths 20 to 70 years Kerbs 50 to 100 years

Recreation Open Space 5 to 25 years Roads 12 to 80 years Road Earthworks 500 years Stormwater Drainage 10 to 100 years Street Furniture 5 to 30 years Water Supply 15 to 80 years

Plant & Equipment Major Plant & Equipment 5 to 25 years Minor Plant 2 to 15 years IT Equipment 2 to 15 years

Buildings & structures 15 to100 years Furniture & fittings 2 to 20 years Other Community Assets 5 to 25 years

6.5 Impairment

Assets that are subject to depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount (which is the higher of the present value of future cash inflows or value in use).

For assets whose future economic benefits are not dependent on the ability to generate cash flows, and where the future economic benefits would be replaced if Council were deprived thereof, the value in use is the depreciated replacement cost. In assessing impairment for these assets, a rebuttable assumption is made that the current replacement cost exceeds the original cost of acquisition.

Where an asset that has been revalued is subsequently impaired, the impairment is first offset against such amount as stands to the credit of that class of assets in Asset Revaluation Reserve, any excess being recognised as an expense.

6.6 Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs in relation to qualifying assets (net of offsetting investment revenue) have been capitalised in accordance with AASB 123 “Borrowing Costs”. The amounts of borrowing costs recognised as an expense or as part of the carrying amount of qualifying assets are disclosed in Note 3, and the amount (if any) of interest revenue offset against borrowing costs in Note 2.

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7 Payables

7.1 Goods & Services

Creditors are amounts due to external parties for the supply of goods and services and are recognised as liabilities when the goods and services are received. Creditors are normally paid 30 days after the month of invoice. No interest is payable on these amounts.

7.2 Payments Received in Advance & Deposits

Amounts other than grants received from external parties in advance of service delivery, and security deposits held against possible damage to Council assets, are recognised as liabilities until the service is delivered or damage reinstated, or the amount is refunded as the case may be.

8 Borrowings

Borrowings are carried at their principal amounts which represent the present value of future cash flows associated with servicing the debt. Interest is accrued over the period to which it relates, and is recorded as part of “Payables”.

9 Employee Benefits

9.1 Salaries, Wages & Compensated Absences

Liabilities for employees’ entitlements to salaries, wages and compensated absences expected to be paid or settled within 12 months of reporting date are accrued at nominal amounts (including payroll based oncosts) measured in accordance with AASB 119.

Liabilities for employee benefits not expected to be paid or settled within 12 months are measured as the present value of the estimated future cash outflows (including payroll based oncosts) to be made in respect of services provided by employees up to the reporting date. Present values are calculated using government guaranteed securities rates with similar maturity terms.

No accrual is made for sick leave as Council experience indicates that, on average, sick leave taken in each reporting period is less than the entitlement accruing in that period, and this experience is expected to recur in future reporting periods. Council does not make payment for untaken sick leave.

9.2 Superannuation

The Council makes employer superannuation contributions in respect of its employees to the Statewide Superannuation Scheme. The Scheme has two types of membership, each of which is funded differently. No changes in accounting policy have occurred during either the current or previous reporting periods. Details of the accounting policies applied and Council’s involvement with the schemes are reported in Note 18.

10 Provisions

10.1 Provisions for Reinstatement, Restoration and Rehabilitation

Close down and restoration costs include the dismantling and demolition of infrastructure and the removal of residual materials and remediation and rehabilitation of disturbed areas. Estimated close down and restoration costs are provided for in the accounting period when the obligation arising from the related disturbance occurs, and are carried at the net present value of estimated future costs.

Although estimated future costs are based on a closure plan, such plans are based on current environmental requirements which may change. Council’s policy to maximise recycling is extending the operational life of these facilities, and significant uncertainty exists in the estimation of the future closure date.

11 Leases

Lease arrangements have been accounted for in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 117.

12 Construction Contracts

Construction works undertaken by Council for third parties are generally on an agency basis where the third party reimburses Council for actual costs incurred, and usually do not extend beyond the reporting period. As there is no profit component, such works are treated as 100% completed. Reimbursements not received are recognised as receivables and reimbursements received in advance are recognised as “payments received in advance”.

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13 Equity Accounted Council Businesses

Council participates in cooperative arrangements with other Councils for the provision of services and facilities. Council’s interests in cooperative arrangements, which are only recognised if material, are accounted for in accordance with AASB 128 and set out in detail in Note 19.

14 GST Implications

In accordance with UIG Abstract 1031 “Accounting for the Goods & Services Tax”

Receivables and Creditors include GSTreceivable and payable.

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

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

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

15 New accounting standards and UIG interpretations

In the current year, Council adopted all of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current reporting period. The adoption of the new and revised Standards and Interpretations has not resulted in any material changes to Council's accounting policies.

Mid Murray Council has not applied any Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective with the exception of AASB 2015-7 Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Fair Value Disclosures of Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities.

Generally Council applies standards and interpretations in accordance with their respective commencement dates. The retrospective application of AASB 2015-7 has exempted Council from the disclosure of quantitative information and sensitivity

analysis for some valuations categorised within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

AASB 9, which replaces AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and must be applied retrospectively. The main impact of AASB 9 is to change the requirements for the classification, measurement and disclosures associated with financial assets. Under the new requirements the four current categories of financial assets stipulated in AASB 139 will be replaced with two measurement categories: fair value and amortised cost and financial assets will only be able to be measured at amortised cost where very specific conditions are met. There will be no financial impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Other amended Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations which were issued at the date of authorisation of the financial report, but have future commencement dates are not likely to have a material impact on the financial statements.

The amended Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations which were issued at the date of authorisation of the financial report, but have future commencement dates are not likely to have a material impact on the financial statements.

16 Comparative Figures

To ensure comparability with the current reporting period’s figures, some comparative period line items and amounts may have been reclassified or individually reported for the first time within these financial statements and/or the notes.

17 Disclaimer

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

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Note 2. Income

$ '000

(a). Rates Revenues

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

Other Rates (Including Service Charges)Natural Resource Management LevyWater SupplyCommunity Wastewater Management SystemsTV TransmissionWaste RecyclingTotal Other Rates

Other ChargesPenalties for Late PaymentTotal Other Charges

Less: Discretionary Rebates, Remissions & Write Offs

Total Rates Revenues

(b). Statutory Charges

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

(c). User Charges

Cemetery FeesHall & Equipment HireSundryCaravan Park Revenue

117 29

3

37 35

90

3 -

1,134

(73)

10,532

451

11,644

134 30

87 6

-

40

7 328

29

192 182

2015

(8)

Notes

(128) (145)

10,363

213

11,388

2016

(41)

34 34 801 793

49

1,240

49

18 18

11,170

221

58

-

12,494

1,266

58

172

126 85 51

104 1,222

68

Mannum Dock MuseumMannum Leisure CentreWaste Management FeesTotal User Charges 1,898 1,814

265 262 58 76

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Note 2. Income (continued)

$ '000

(d). Investment Income

Interest on Investments - Local Government Finance AuthorityTotal Investment Income

(e). Reimbursements

Expense PaymentsPrivate WorksJoint UndertakingsOtherTotal Reimbursements

(f). Other Income

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

(g). Grants, Subsidies, Contributions

Amounts Received Specifically for New or Upgraded AssetsTotal Amounts Received Specifically for New or Upgraded AssetsOther Grants, Subsidies and ContributionsUntied - Financial Assistance GrantRoads to RecoveryIndividually Significant Item - Additional Grants Commission Payment (refer below)Total Grants, Subsidies, Contributions

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

(i) Sources of grantsCommonwealth GovernmentState GovernmentOtherTotal

(ii) Individually Significant Items

1,831 - 1,322

908 3,005

11 21 11

-

Notes 2016 2015

54

- 21

- 7

4,609 9,604

419

318

91

-

5,042

908 3,005

483

565 720

9,604 4,609

515 692

65 206

76 181

1,701 462 2,394 8,450

548

- 1,557

59

24 32

-

506 568

Grant Commission (FAG) Grant Recognised as Income

On 30 June 2015 Council received payment of the first two instalments of the 2015/16 Grant Commission (FAG) grant.As has been done in previous years, these amount are recognised as income upon receipt. The timing of these grantmonies has varied over the last two years and this has had a material impact on Council's operating result.

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Note 2. Income (continued)

$ '000

(h). Conditions over Grants & Contributions

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

Unexpended at the close of the previous reporting period

Less:Expended during the current period from revenuesrecognised in previous reporting periodsRoads InfrastructureFederal Infrastructure ProjectsCommunity Waste Water Management InvestigationWaste Transfer StationOtherSubtotal

Plus:Amounts recognised as revenues in this reportingperiod but not yet expended in accordance with the conditionsHeritage & Cultural ServicesHealthy CommunitiesFederal Infrastructure ProjectsState Infrastructure ProjectsMurraylands Road Open Space Strategic PlanBelvedere Road Subtotal

Unexpended at the close of this reporting period

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

- (54) - (29)

224 600 - 1,326

50

-

413

(1,327)

953 2,257

(136)

(12) (37)

124

(1,956) (256)

187 -

652 2,100

(1,304) 1,844

- 120

121 -

Notes 2016 2015

2,257

(617) -

Mid Murray Council


Note 3. Expenses

$ '000

(a). Employee Costs

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

Superannuation - Defined Benefit Plan Contributions

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

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

(b). Materials, Contracts and Other Expenses

(i) Prescribed ExpensesAuditor's Remuneration - Auditing the Financial ReportsBad and Doubtful DebtsElected Members' ExpensesElection ExpensesSubtotal - Prescribed Expenses

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

Total Materials, Contracts and Other Expenses

543

470 621

191 153 132

505

2,001 172 203

230

4,168

470 745

215

11 - 11

(1,329)

145

18

142 161

548

(6,703)

227 311

216 254

7,949

9,284

9,057

1,221 702

- 37

(956) (512)

822 412

328

6,152 2,296

236 220

410 451

489 471

212 64

7,709

105 105

9

7,053

18

361 334

6,418 599

Notes 2016 2015

816 6,439

8,260

Mid Murray Council


Note 3. Expenses (continued)

$ '000

(c). Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment

(i) Depreciation and AmortisationBuildings & Other StructuresInfrastructure- Stormwater Drainage- Effluent Drainage- Capping and ReinstatementPlant & EquipmentFurniture & FittingsOther AssetsSubtotal

Total Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment

(d). Finance Costs

Interest on Overdraft and Short-Term DrawdownInterest on LoansTotal Finance Costs

5,617

343 403 468 403

9 5,820 5,617

125 -

2,937 2,844

5,820

11

999 864 246 279

313 97 63

340

1,167 1,036

Notes 2016 2015

116 116

Mid Murray Council


Note 4. Asset Disposal & Fair Value Adjustments

$ '000

Infrastructure, Property, Plant & Equipment

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

Net Gain (Loss) on Disposal or Revaluation of Assets

(111) (18)

Notes 2016 2015

169 228 (339) (187)

(111) (18)

Mid Murray Council


Note 5. Current Assets

$ '000

(a). Cash & Cash Equivalents

Cash on Hand at BankDeposits at CallTotal Cash & Cash Equivalents

(b). Trade & Other Receivables

Rates - General & OtherAccrued RevenuesDebtors - GeneralGST RecoupmentPrepaymentsLoans to Community OrganisationsSubtotal

Less: Allowance for Doubtful DebtsTotal Trade & Other Receivables

(c). Other Financial Assets (Investments)

Nil

(d). Inventories

Stores & MaterialsTrading StockTotal Inventories

Notes 2016 2015

300 85

505 2,144

- 1

205 2,059

1,758 1,500

121 129 19 39

680 1,316

2,593 2,998

2,634 3,050 56 65

(41) (52)

334 189 33 34

367 223

Mid Murray Council


Note 6. Non-Current Assets

$ '000

(a). Financial Assets

ReceivablesCouncil Rates Postponement SchemeLoans to Community OrganisationsOther DebtorsSubtotalLess: Allowance for Doubtful DebtsTotal Receivables

Other Financial Assets (Investments)Nil

Total Financial Assets

(b). Equity Accounted Investments in Council Businesses

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

105 155

Notes 2016 2015

- 12

431 467 326 300

431 467

- 95 19 - 95

431 467

- -

Mid Murray Council


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

Fair Value At At Carrying At At Carrying

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

Capital Work in Progress - 1,117 - - 1,117 - - - - - - - 205 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1,322 - - 1,322 Land - Community 25,195 - - - 25,195 4 - - - - - - - (4) 184 - - - - - - - - - - - 25,195 - - - 25,195 Land - Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 306 - 121 - 185 Buildings & Other Structures 48,646 921 23,752 - 25,815 1,332 32 (1,167) - - - - 7 270 - - - - - - - - - (168) - - 48,826 2,291 24,959 - 26,158 Infrastructure 158,596 797 59,983 - 99,410 1,720 1,282 (2,844) - - - - (337) 70 - - - - - - - - (577) - - 157,431 3,463 62,171 - 98,723 - Stormwater Drainage 9,341 898 3,806 - 6,433 77 - - (116) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9,341 975 3,922 - 6,394 - Effluent Drainage 14,373 238 6,519 - 8,092 1,762 - - (340) - - - - 833 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - 14,402 2,833 6,882 - 10,353 - Capping and Reinstatement 419 - 121 - 298 - - - (97) - - - - - (87) - - - - - - - - - - 577 690 - - - 690 Plant & Equipment - 11,489 5,794 - 5,695 1,042 - (339) (999) - - - - (106) (489) - - - - - - - - - - - - 10,285 5,480 - 4,805 Furniture & Fittings - 2,788 1,819 - 969 111 - (246) - - - - - 34 - - - - - - - - - - - 64 2,899 2,133 - 830 Other Assets 462 - 22 - 440 201 - (408) (11) - - - - (190) 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - 37 12 7 - 42 Total Infrastructure, Property,Plant & Equipment

Comparatives 203,149 38,246 85,632 - 155,762 3,705 2,846 (187) (5,617) - - - - (56) - - - - - - - - - - (10,825) - 27,834 257,032 18,248 101,816 - 173,464

174,697 - - - (745) 105,675 - 24,080 257,032 18,248 256,292 - (5,820) - - 577 (3) - - - - -

New / Upgrade Renewals

Revaluation Increments/Decrements

to P&L- Investment Properties(Note 4)

- - - - 408

OtherMovements(details….)


Asset Movements during the Reporting Periodas at 30/6/2016

Tfrs from/(to)

Inv. Properties

Depreciation Expense (Note 3c)

WDVof Asset

Disposals

WIPTransfers

Impairment Reversal

(via Equity) (Note 9)

Tfrs from/(to)

Real Estate Assets

Tfrs from/(to) "Held for

Sale" category

Tfrs from/(to) - Amalgamation

s


Adjustments& Transfers

Revaluation Decrements

to P&L (Note 4)

101,816

Revaluation Incrementsto Equity

(ARR) (Note 9)

Reversal of prior period Revaluation Decrementsto the P&L (Note 4)

Revaluation Decrements

to Equity (ARR)

(Note 9)

AccumulatedAccumulated

as at 30/6/2015

Impairment Reversal(via P/L)

173,464

Impairment Loss

(recognisedin Equity) (Note 9)

Impairment Loss

(recognisedin P/L)

(Note 3c)

6,249 (747) 1,314

Asset Additions

Mid Murray Council


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

$ '000

Valuation of Assets

The fair value of assets and liabilities must be estimated in accordance with various Accounting Standards for eitherrecognition and measurement requirements or for disclosure purposes.

AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement requires all assets and liabilities measured at fair value to be assigned to a "level"in the fair value hierarchy as follows:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3: Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

Refer to Note 7a for the disclosure of the Fair Value Levels of Infrastructure, Property, Plant and Equipment Assets.

Information on Valuations

Certain land, and the buildings and structures thereon, are shown above as being based on fair value hierarchylevel 2 valuation inputs. They are based on prices for similar assets in an active market, with directly or indirectlyobservable adjustments for specific advantages or disadvantages attaching to the particular asset.

Valuations of Crown land, community land and land subject to other restrictions on use or disposal, shown above as being based on fair value hierarchy level 3 valuation inputs, are based on prices for similar assets in an active market, but include adjustments for specific advantages or disadvantages attaching to the particular asset that are not directly or indirectly observable in that market, or the number and / or amount of observable adjustments of which are so great that the valuation is more fairly described as being based on level 3 valuation inputs.

There is no known market for buildings, infrastructure and other assets. These assets are valued at depreciatedcurrent replacement cost. This method involves:

- The determination of the cost to construct the asset (or its modern engineering equivalent) using current prices for materials and labour, the quantities of each being estimated based on recent experience of this or similar Councils, or on industry construction guides where these are more appropriate.

- The calculation of the depreciation that would have accumulated since original construction using current estimates of residual value and useful life under the prime cost depreciation method adopted by Council.

This method has significant inherent uncertainties, relying on estimates of quantities of materials and labour, residual values and useful lives, and the possibility of changes in prices for materials and labour, and the potential for development of more efficient construction techniques.

Mid Murray Council


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

$ '000

Valuation of Assets (continued)

Other Information

At 1 July 2004 upon the transition to AIFRS, Council elected pursuant to AASB 1.19 to retain a previously establisheddeemed cost under GAAP as its deemed cost. With subsequent addition at cost, this remains as the basis ofrecognition of non-material asset classes.

Upon revaluation, the current new replacement cost and accumulated depreciation are re‐stated such that the difference represents the fair value of the asset deter‐mined in accordance with AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement: accumulated depreciation is taken to be the difference between current new replacement cost and fair value. In the case of land, current replacement cost is taken to be the fair value.

Highest and best use

All of Council's non financial assets are considered as being utilised for their highest and best use.

Transition to AASB 13 - Fair Value Measurement

The requirements of AASB 13 Fair Value Measurement have been applied to all valuations undertaken since 1 July 2013 as shown by the valuation dates by individual asset classes below.

Mid Murray Council


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

$ '000

Valuation of Assets (continued)

Land - Basis of valuation: Fair Value/Market Value - Date of valuation: 30 June 2015 - Valuer: Maloney Field Services Pty Ltd

Land Improvements - Basis of valuation: Recognised at Cost

Buildings & Major Structures - Basis of valuation: Fair Value / Market Value - Date of valuation: 30 June 2015 - Valuer: Maloney Field Services Pty Ltd

Mid Murray Council have identified assets which are required to be valued under a market approach, in accordance with AASB 13 - Fair Value Measurement. The assets were subsequently valued by Maloney Field Services as at 30 June 2015. The balance of the assets were valued at Depreciated Replacement Cost.

Infrastructure - Basis of valuation: Replacement Cost. Additons at cost. - Date of valuation: 30 June 2015. - Valuer: Council valuation using unit rates

Infrastructure assets in the form of Roads, Effluent Drainage Schemes and Bridges were valued by Gayler Professional Engineering at written down current replacement cost as at 1 July 2008. All acquisitions made after the respective dates of valuation are recorded at cost. Council commenced condition rating work on its unsealed road networks,this is expected to be completed in 2016/17.

Stormwater drainage infrastructure was valued by Maloney Field Services as at 30 June 2011 at written down currentreplacement cost. All acquisitions made after the respective dates of valuation are recorded at cost.

Council plans to undertake condition based assessments of its Infrastructure assets on a four-yearly rolling program according to the following schedule in consultation with its external asset management consultants.Roads, Carparks 2016/17Bridges & Major Culverts 2016/17CWMS & Water Supply 2016/17Kerbs & Footpaths 2017/18Stormwater 2018/19Parks & Open Spaces 2018/19

Mid Murray Council


Note 8. Liabilities

$ '000

(a). Trade and Other Payables

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

(b). Borrowings

Bank OverdraftShort Term Draw Down FacilityLoansTotal Borrowings

All interest bearing liabilities are secured over the future

revenues of the Council

(c). Provisions

Employee Entitlements (including oncosts)

Future Reinstatement / Restoration, etcTotal Provisions

Movements in Provisions

$ '000

2016 (current & non-current)

Opening BalanceAdd Unwinding of Present Value Discounts

Additional Amounts Recognised(Less) Payments

Unused Amounts ReversedAdd (Less) Remeasurement AdjustmentsClosing Balance -

2016Current

2,138

20152015

(309)

Non Current Current

- -

1,111 -

27 1,956

624

Future Reinstatement

-

-

7,662

Notes2016

-

-

38

8

Insurance Losses

-

2,076

562 -

-

2,338

CarbonTax

- - - - -

2,362

- - -

934 1,043 5,167 4,281

24

- -

- -

100 2,300

-

-

-

-

Employee Entitlements

(including oncosts)

147

-

103

524

1,067

1,507 -

- 53

2,448 5,214

-

124 27 119 22 -

149 - - 495 -

- 552

934

2,038

9,448

-

-

Non Current

26

-

(219)

26

890 743 38

75

2,447

-

781

-

Mid Murray Council


Note 9. Reserves

$ '000

(a). Asset Revaluation Reserve

Land - CommunityLand - OtherLand ImprovementsBuildings & Other StructuresInfrastructure- Stormwater Drainage- Effluent Drainage- Capping and ReinstatementTotal Asset Revaluation Reserve

Comparatives

Nil

$ '000

(c). Other Reserves

Building & Infrastructure ReserveEffluent Drainage ReserveProjects ReserveOther ReservesTotal Other Reserves

Comparatives

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

11,566

577

7,615 - -

- - -

Notes

- 20,438

- 577 - - 3,189 - - 3,189

Notes

142,009

(b). Available-for-Sale Investment Reserve

125,000

94,668

17,009 -

11,566 - - -

Transfers Impairments

- -

1/7/2015 Tfrs from Reserve

Other Movements 30/6/2016

2,842

3,086 981

3,508

5,294 1,876

Tfrs to Reserve

3,086

20,606 (168) (577)

-

-

-

576

875

- 94,091

30/6/2016

(1,815)

142,009

141,841

(3,264) -

- -

1,495 1,195

(168)

1/7/2015 Increments (Decrements)

-

3,530 (6,504)

(3,934)

-

- 447 567 (627) - 387 163 2 (128) - 37

4,365 - - - 4,365

- 7,615

Mid Murray Council


Note 10. Assets Subject to Restrictions

$ '000

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

Cash & Financial AssetsUnexpended amounts received from Federal GovernmentOpen Space ContributionsDeveloper ContributionsCWMS & Other Separate Rates UnexpendedWomen of the River Exhibition grantTotal Cash & Financial Assets

Total Assets Subject to Externally Imposed Restrictions

188 -

447

-

2015Notes

447

2016

238 447

238

- 50 - -

Mid Murray Council


Note 11. Reconciliation to Statement of Cash Flows

$ '000

(a). Reconciliation of CashCash Assets comprise highly liquid investments with short periods tomaturity subject to insignificant risk of changes of value. Cash at theend of the reporting period as shown in the Statement of Cash Flowsis reconciled to the related items in the Balance Sheet as follows:Total Cash & Equivalent AssetsLess: Short-Term BorrowingsBalances per Statement of Cash Flows

(b). Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets to Cash from Operating ActivitiesNet Surplus/(Deficit)Non-Cash Items in Income Statements Depreciation, Amortisation & Impairment Equity Movements in Equity Accounted Investments (Increase)/Decrease Grants for Capital Acquisitions (Treated as Investing Activity Receipts) Net (Gain) Loss on Disposals Prior Period Errors

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

(c). Non-Cash Financing and Investing ActivitiesNilTotal Non-Cash Financing & Investing Activities

(d). Financing ArrangementsUnrestricted access was available at balance date to the following lines of credit:Bank OverdraftsCorporate Credit CardsLGFA Cash Advance Debenture FacilityThe bank overdraft facilities may be drawn at any time and may be terminated by the bank without notice.

The Council is actively using these lines of credits, the utilised balance is as follows:Bank OverdraftsCorporate Credit CardsLGFA Cash Advance Debenture Facility

- 24 4 6

5,167 2,448

12,000 8,500 21 21

500 500

(29)

- -

2,972 4,001 (219)

8

5

Notes

401 233

111 18

2,861 5,227

419

(144) (75) (48) (320)

(309) (67)

(978) 10

2016 2015

2,144

63 54

- 5 (908) (3,005)

11

505

(2,225) 2,538

5,617

(24) 505 2,120

-

5,820

Mid Murray Council


Note 12a. Functions

Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual$ '000 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015

Business Undertakings - - - - - - - - 178,593 - Community Services - - - - - - - - - - Culture - - - - - - - - - - Administration 12,603 11,708 5,560 4,371 7,043 7,337 24 5 - 10,541 Public Order & Safety 208 112 477 475 (269) (363) - - - 444 Health 57 68 262 273 (205) (205) 30 10 - 148 Social Security & Welfare 32 33 120 109 (88) (76) 108 30 - 533 Housing & Community Services 548 499 4,970 4,973 (4,422) (4,474) 161 50 - 22,643 Environmental 295 248 786 638 (491) (390) - - - - Recreation & Culture 159 201 1,436 1,958 (1,277) (1,757) 217 70 - 23,252 Agriculture 5 5 221 212 (216) (207) - - - - Building 172 31 191 245 (19) (214) - - - - Works 1,740 1,707 5,990 5,511 (4,250) (3,804) 1,515 1,644 - 106,922 Economic Affairs 1,784 1,722 1,564 2,019 220 (297) - - - 6,392 Other Purposes 2,000 5,211 1,048 1,205 952 4,006 1,637 4,708 - 8,516

Total Functions/Activities 19,603 21,545 22,625 21,989 (3,022) (444) 3,692 6,517 178,593 179,391

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

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

Functions/Activities

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

INCOME EXPENSES OPERATINGSURPLUS (DEFICIT)

TOTAL ASSETS HELD (CURRENT &

NON-CURRENT)

GRANTS INCLUDEDIN INCOME

Mid Murray Council


Note 12b. Components of Functions

$ '000

The activities relating to Council functions are as follows:

COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC ORDER & SAFETY

HEALTH

SOCIAL SECURITY & WELFARE

HOUSING & COMMUNITY SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTAL

RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES

AGRICULTURAL

BUILDINGBuilding Control.

WORKS

Contributions to Natural Resource Management Board, Other Environmental support.

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

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

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

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

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

Environmental Management and support for Local Area Planning Committees.

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

ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

OTHER PURPOSES NEC

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

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

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

Mid Murray Council


Note 13. Financial Instruments

$ '000

Recognised Financial Instruments

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

Terms & Conditions:Deposits are returning fixed interest rates between 1.75% and 2% (2015: 2.25% and 2.5%). Short term deposits have an averagematurity of 180 days and an average interest rate of 2.1%(2015: 90 days and 2.5%).

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

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

annually) when collection in full is no longer probable.Note: These receivables do not meet the definitionof "financial instruments" and have been excluded Terms & Conditions:from the following disclosures. Secured over the subject land, arrears attract interest of 0.6042%

(2014: 0.6458%). Council is not materially exposed to any individualdebtor, credit risk exposure is concentrated within the Council's boundaries in the State.

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

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

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

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

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

Mid Murray Council


Note 13. Financial Instruments (continued)

$ '000


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

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

Carrying Amount:Approximates fair value.

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

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

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


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$ '000


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

expense as it accrues.

Terms & Conditions:Secured over future revenues, borrowings are repayable (describe basis); interest is charged at fixed (or variable - describe) rates between 5.4% and 8.05% (2015: 5.4% and 8.05%).


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

Mid Murray Council



$ '000

2016Financial AssetsCash & EquivalentsReceivablesOther Financial AssetsTotal Financial Assets

Financial LiabilitiesPayablesCurrent BorrowingsNon-Current BorrowingsTotal Financial Liabilities

$ '000

2015Financial AssetsCash & EquivalentsReceivablesOther Financial AssetsTotal Financial Assets

Financial LiabilitiesPayablesCurrent BorrowingsNon-Current BorrowingsTotal Financial Liabilities

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

OverdraftOther Variable RatesFixed Interest Rates

Net Fair ValueAll carrying values approximate fair value for all recognised financial instruments . There is no recognised market forthe financial assets of the Council.

Weighted Avg Weighted Avg

CarryingDue > 1 yearDue& ≤ 5 years

-

9,448 9,448

11,727

12,219 12,219

10,141

CarryingValue

934

505 505

3,510 3,510 -

- 2,144

Total Contractual

- 3,005

Cash Flows ValuesDue Total Contractual

1,412

-

> 5 years

4.25% 2,448

30 June 2016

Interest RateCarrying

Interest RateValue

- 2,522 1,412

-

Due > 1 year

- 2,144 2,144 -

7,793

6,385

30 June 2015

2,046 7,662

3,426

Due> 5 years

1,837

3,478

1,837 - 934 -

3,478

-

3,063

-

2,522 -

- 5,622 -

1,386

2,771

- 3,510

3,005

Values

-

Cash Flows

1,837

26 1,067

505 -

Carrying

6,385

Due

< 1 year

- - - - 5,622 5,570

3,908 5,773 - 5,747

< 1 year & ≤ 5 years

-

-

- 3,063 934

3,005 -

- -

2,046

-

24

8,753

6.72%

10,382

4.00% 5,167 6.72%

6.27% 5,215 5.89% 6,281

-

Mid Murray Council



$ '000

Risk Exposures

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

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

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

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

Mid Murray Council


Note 14. Commitments for Expenditure

$ '000

(a). Other Expenditure Commitments

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

Audit ServicesEmployee Remuneration ContractsOther

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

(c). Finance Lease Commitments

Council has no Finance Leases.

73 1,703

2,895

317

2,895

317

14 303

1,631 - 1,264

- 1,119

- 317

2016 2015Notes

-

Mid Murray Council


Note 15. Financial Indicators

$ '000

1. Operating Surplus RatioOperating SurplusTotal Operating Revenue

This ratio expresses the operating surplus as a percentage of totaloperating revenue.

1a. Adjusted Operating Surplus RatioIn recent years the Federal Government has made advance payments prior

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

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

resulting distortion in the disclosed operating result for each year.

2. Net Financial Liabilities RatioNet Financial LiabilitiesTotal Operating Revenue

Net Financial Liabilities are defined as total liabilities less financial assets

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

expressed as a percentage of total operating revenue.

3. Asset Sustainability RatioNet Asset RenewalsInfrastructure & Asset Management Plan required expenditure

Net asset renewals expenditure is defined as net capital expenditure on

the renewal and replacement of existing assets, and excludes new

capital expenditure on the acquisition of additional assets.

Amounts2016 2016 2015 2014

Indicator Prior Periods

11,942 61% 39% 58%19,603

1,086 19% 48% 77%5,820

19,603 (3,022)

(15%) (9%) (5%)

19,603 (15%)(3,022)

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

(16%)(2%)

Mid Murray Council


Note 16. Uniform Presentation of Finances

$ '000

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

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

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

Incomeless ExpensesOperating Surplus / (Deficit)

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

less Net Outlays on New and Upgraded Assets

less Amounts Received Specifically for New and Upgraded Assets

Subtotal

Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year

(228)

6,246 3,705

2016

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

(2,940)

(5,820)

(3,626) 1,791

5,338

1,314 2,846

700 - -

(5,617)

21,545 19,603 (22,625) (21,994)

(449) (3,022)

(169)

2015

less Proceeds from Sale of Surplus Assets (including Investment Property & and Real Estate Developments)

(4,734)

(908) (3,005)

Mid Murray Council


Note 17. Operating Leases

$ '000

Council does not have any Operating Leases

20152016

Mid Murray Council


Note 18. Superannuation

$ '000

The Council makes employer superannuation contributions in respect of its employees to Statewide Super (formerly Local Government Superannuation Scheme). There are two types of membership, each of which is funded differently. Permanent and contract employees of the South Australian Local Government sector with Salarylink benefits prior to 24 November 2009 have the option to contribute to the Accumulation section and/or Salarylink. All other employees (including casuals) have all contributions allocated to the Accumulation section.

Accumulation only MembersAccumulation only members receive both employer and employee contributions on a progressive basis. Employer contributions are based on a fixed percentage of ordinary time earnings in accordance with superannuation guarantee legislation (9.50% in 2015/16; 9.50% in 2014/15). No further liability accrues to the Council as the superannuation benefits accruing to employees are represented by their share of the net assets of the Fund.

Salarylink (Defined Benefit Fund) MembersSalarylink is a defined benefit scheme where the benefit payable is based on a formula determined by the member’s contribution rate, number of years and level of contribution and final average salary. Council makes employer contributions to Salarylink as determined by the Fund’s Trustee based on advice from the appointed Actuary. The rate is currently 6.3% (6.3% in 2014/15) of “superannuation” salary.

In addition, Council makes a separate contribution of 3% of ordinary time earnings for Salarylink members to their Accumulation account. Employees also make member contributions to the Salarylink section of the Fund. As such, assets accumulate in the Salarylink section of the Fund to meet the member's benefits, as defined in the Trust Deed, as they accrue.

The Salarylink section is a multi-employer sponsored plan. As the Salarylink section's assets and liabilities are pooled and are not allocated by each employer, and employees may transfer to another employer within the local government sector and retain membership of the Fund, the Actuary is unable to allocate benefit liabilities, assets and costs between employers. As provided by AASB 119.32(b), Council does not use defined benefit accounting for these contributions.

The most recent actuarial investigation was conducted by the Fund's actuary, A C Miller, FIAA, of Russell Employee Benefits Pty Ltd as at 30 June 2014. The Trustee has determined that the current funding arrangements are adequate for the expected Salarylink liabilities. However, future financial and economic circumstances may require changes to Council’s contribution rates at some future time.

Contributions to Other Superannuation Schemes Council also makes contributions to other superannuation schemes selected by employees under the “choice of fund” legislation. All such schemes are of the accumulation type, where the superannuation benefits accruing to the employee are represented by their share of the net assets of the scheme, and no further liability attaches to the Council.

Mid Murray Council


Note 18. Superannuation (continued)

$ '000

Contributions to Other Superannuation Schemes Council also makes contributions to other superannuation schemes selected by employees under the “choice of fund” legislation. All such schemes are of the accumulation type, where the superannuation benefits accruing to the employee are represented by their share of the net assets of the scheme, and no further liability attaches to the Council.

2016 2015

Mid Murray Council


Note 19a. Interests in Other Entities

$ '000

All joint ventures and associates are required to prepare Annual Financial Statements thatcomply with the SA Local Government Model Financial Statements.

Joint VenturesTotal

(i) JOINT VENTURES, ASSOCIATES AND JOINT OPERATIONS

(a) Carrying Amounts

Name of Entity Principal Activity

Jointly share Plant and Equipment

Total Carrying Amounts - Joint Ventures & Associates

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant CommitteeEstablished by the Mid Murray Council and Karoonda East Murray Council to own and jointly share Plant and Equipment. This Committee was disestablished in 2015.

(b) Relevant Interests

Name of Entity

(c) Movement in Investment in Joint Venture or Associate

Opening BalanceShare in Operating ResultShare in Other Comprehensive IncomeNew Capital ContributionsDistributions ReceivedAdjustments to EquityCouncil's Equity Share in the Joint Venture or Associate

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant Committee

Result Equity Voting Power2016

-

95 2016 2015 2016

(5)

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

-

The Mid Murray & Karoonda East Murray District Councils Plant -

95

2015

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- (5) - 95

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2016 2015 2016 2015- - 95 100

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Operating Share of Proportion of

- - -

(d) Summarised Financial Information of the Equity Accounted Business

Statement of Financial Position

Cash and Cash EquivalentsOther Current AssetsNon-Current AssetsTotal Assets

Current Trade and Other PayablesTotal LiabilitiesNet Assets

Statement of Comprehensive Income

Other IncomeContributions from Constituent CouncilsInterest IncomeTotal Income

Employee CostsMaterials, Contracts & Other ExpensesDepreciation, Amortisation and ImpairmentFinance CostsTotal Expenses

Other Revenue / Expense ItemsOperating Result

(e). Share of Joint Operations Expenditure Commitments

Expenditure committed for (excluding inventories) at the reporting date but not recognised in the financial statements as liabilities:

(i) Capital Expenditures PayableNot later than one yearLater that one year and not later than 5 yearsLater than 5 years

(ii) Operating Expenditures PayableNot later than one yearLater that one year and not later than 5 yearsLater than 5 years

(f). Contingent Liabilities of Joint Venture Operations

Each Member is Jointly and Severally Liable for the Debts of the Operation- arising from Council's Share of Joint Operation- arising from Joint and Several Liability of all Members

- - - -

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- 22,579 - -

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593 2,540 - - 593 10,180

- - -

Mid Murray Council


Note 19a. Interests in Other Entities

$ '000

(ii) INDIVIDUALLY IMMATERIAL COUNCIL BUSINESSES

Council did not have any individually immaterial businesses

(iii) UNCONSOLIDATED STRUCTURED ENTITIES

Council has no Unconsolidated Structured Entities

Mid Murray Council


Note 19b. Controlled Entities

$ '000

SUBSIDIARIES

Council has no interest in any Subsidiaries.

Mid Murray Council


Note 20. Non-Current Assets Held for Sale & Discontinued Operations

$ '000

Council does not have any Non-Current Assets Held for Sale or any Discontinued Operations

2016 2015

Mid Murray Council


Note 21. Contingencies & Assets/Liabilities Not Recognised in the Balance Sheet

The following assets and liabilities do not qualify for recognition in the Balance Sheet, but knowledge & is considered relevant to the users of the financial report in making and evaluating decisions about the allocation of scarce resources.

1. LAND UNDER ROADS

As reported in the Financial Statements, Council is of the opinion that it is not possible to attribute a value sufficiently reliably for these assets to qualify for recognition, and accordingly land under roads has not been recognised in the reports. Land acquired for road purposes during the year is initially recognised at cost, but transferred to fair value at reporting date, effectively writing off the expenditure.

2. POTENTIAL INSURANCE LOSSES

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

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

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

3. LEGAL MATTERS

Council is the planning consent authority for its area under the Development Act 1993 (as amended). Pursuant to that Act, certain persons aggrieved by a planning decision of the Council may appeal. It is normal practice that parties bear their own legal costs. At the date of these reports, Council is aware of three notices of appeal against planning decisions made prior to reporting date. All known costs have been recognised, but the amount of further costs cannot be known until the appeals are determined.

Mid Murray Council


Note 22. Events after the Balance Sheet Date

Events that occur after the reporting date of 30 June 2016, up to and including the date when the financialstatements are "authorised for issue" have been taken into account in preparing these statements.

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

Accordingly, the "authorised for issue" date is dd/mm/yy.

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

Mid Murray Council


Note 23. Equity - Retained Earnings and Revaluation Reserves Adjustments

$ '000

(a). Correction of Error/s relating to a Previous Reporting Period

Correction of errors disclosed in this year's financial statements:

Adjustment for 14/15 bank reconciliation for Mannum Dock MuseumAdjustment for 14/15 bank reconciliation for Blanchetown RTC

Accrued Loan Interest reversed August 2003 from nil opening balanceLoan Interest reversed July 2015 with no prior year accrual to offset

Adjustment to Mannum and Cambrai Landfill & Capping Rehabilation Provisions

PLUS:This adjustment resulted in net increase / (decrease) in Council'sAccumulated Surplus as at 30/6/15.

These amounted to the following Equity Adjustments:

- Adjustments to Opening Equity - 1/7/14 (relating to adjustments for the 30/6/14 reporting year end and prior periods)

- Adjustments to Closing Equity - 30/6/15 (relating to adjustments for the 30/6/15 year end)Total Prior Period Adjustments - Prior Period Errors

2015

(61)

2016

6

167 - -

-

(26) -

(23)

63

63

63 -

- -

Mid Murray Council General Purpose Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016

Certification of Auditor Independence

To the best of our knowledge and belief, we confirm that, for the purpose of the audit of Mid Murray Council for the year ended 30 June 2016, the Council's Auditor, Bentleys has maintained its independence in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 made under that Act

This statement is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 22(3) Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011.

Russell Peate CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Date: 31 October 2016

page 55

Bentleys SA Audit Partnership

Level 2

139 Frome Street

Adelaide SA 5000

GPO Box 939

Adelaide SA 5001

ABN 43 877 091 903

T +61 8 8372 7900

F +61 8 8372 7999

[email protected]

bentleys.com.au

A member of Bentleys, an association of independent accounting firms in Australia. The member firms of the Bentleys association are affiliated only and not in partnership. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. A member of

Kreston International. A global network of independent accounting firms.

Certification of Auditor Independence

I confirm that, for the audit of the financial statements of the Mid Murray Council for the year

ended 30 June 2016, I have maintained my independence in accordance with the

requirements of APES 110 – Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, Section 290,

published by the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board, in accordance with

the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Financial Management)

Regulations 2011 made under that Act.

This statement is prepared in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 22 (5) Local

Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011.

David Papa

Partner


Dated at Adelaide this 28th day of October 2016


Level 2 139 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000

GPO Box 939 Adelaide SA 5001

ABN 43 877 091 903

T +61 8 8372 7900 F +61 8 8372 7999

[email protected] bentleys.com.au

A member of Bentleys, an association of independent accounting firms in Australia. The member firms of the Bentleys association are affiliated only and not in partnership. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. A member of Kreston International. A global network of independent accounting firms.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MID MURRAY COUNCIL We have audited the accompanying financial report of the Mid Murray Council, which comprises the Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2016, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Statement of Cash Flows and the Statement of Changes in Equity for the year then ended, notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, and Certification of the Financial statements. Chief Executive Officer’s Responsibility for the Financial Report The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian accounting Standards and Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011, and for such internal control as the Chief Executive Officer determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud of error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial report is free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Chief Executive Officer, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.


Opinion In our opinion, the financial report of the Mid Murray Council presents fairly, in all material respects, the Council’s financial position as at 30 June 2016 and its financial performance for the year then ended in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Local Government Act 1999 and the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011. BENTLEYS SA AUDIT PARTNERSHIP DAVID PAPA PARTNER Dated at Adelaide this 1st day of November 2016


Level 2 139 Frome Street Adelaide SA 5000

GPO Box 939 Adelaide SA 5001

ABN 43 877 091 903

T +61 8 8372 7900 F +61 8 8372 7999

[email protected] bentleys.com.au

A member of Bentleys, an association of independent accounting firms in Australia. The member firms of the Bentleys association are affiliated only and not in partnership. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. A member of Kreston International. A global network of independent accounting firms.

INDEPENDENT ASSURANCE REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS OF THE MID MURRAY COUNCIL We have audited the compliance of the Mid Murray Council (the Council) with the requirements of Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1999 in relation to the Internal Controls established by the Council to ensure that financial transactions relating to the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, acquisition and disposal of property and incurring of liabilities for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 are in accordance with legislative provisions. The Council’s Responsibility for the Internal Controls The Council is responsible for implementing and maintaining an adequate system of internal controls, in accordance with Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1999 in relation to Internal Controls, to ensure that the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property, and incurring of liabilities are in accordance with legislative provisions. Our Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Council’s compliance with Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1999 in relation only to the Internal Controls established by the Council to ensure that financial transactions relating to the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, acquisition and disposal of property and incurring of liabilities, based on our procedures. Our engagement has been conducted in accordance with applicable Australian Standards on Assurance Engagements ASAE 3100 Compliance Engagements, issued by the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, in order to state whether, in all material respects, the Council has complied with Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1999 in relation only to the Internal Controls specified above for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016. ASAE 3100 also requires us to comply with the relevant ethical requirements of the Australian professional accounting bodies. Our procedures included obtaining an understanding of internal controls in relation to the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property and the incurring of liabilities, evaluating management’s assessment of these internal controls, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and implementation of controls on a sample basis on the assessed risks. Limitation on Use This report has been prepared for the members of the Council in accordance with Section 129 of the Local Government Act 1999 in relation to Internal Controls specified above. We disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report to any persons or users other than the members of the Council, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.


Limitations of Controls Because of the inherent limitations of any internal control structure it is possible that, even if the controls are suitably designed and operating effectively, the control objectives may not be achieved so that fraud, error, or non-compliance with laws and regulations may occur and not be detected. An assurance engagement on internal controls is not designed to detect all instances of controls operating ineffectively as it is not performed continuously throughout the period and the tests performed are on a sample basis. Any projection of the outcome of the evaluation of controls to future periods is subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with them may deteriorate. Independence In conducting our engagement, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian professional accounting bodies. Qualifications The Council has an absence of Delegations of Authority for Electronic and Cheque Payments, additionally, there was a lack of segregation of duties between banking authorisation and general ledger access. There is a risk that authorisation of payments approved by staff that have incompatible access rights. The council has reviewed the general ledger access and amended access rights to remove officers with incompatible access in May 2016. The Delegations of Authority is still to be developed. The main council bank account did not reconcile for the period July 2015 to May 2016, due to unreconciled potential errors. Between July and October 2015 there was no reconciliation conducted. The Council has addressed the reconciling items and the bank account reconciled at 30 June 2016. The Council has an absence of Policy for the issue and use of Credit Cards, and for the period of July 2015 to June 2016 Credit Card payments were not subject to a regular monthly review prior to payment. This increases the risk that Credit Cards are used for non-council related purposes and Credit Card users are exceeding their monthly limits and delegated authorities. The Council has implemented a Credit Card Policy in May 2016 which includes a monthly review process prior to payment. The Council has an absence of Cash Handling Policies and Procedures and the Council has not established defined and consistent controls for regular reconciliations of cash held in external locations or where petty cash disbursements occur. There is a risk of misappropriation of cash due to fraud or error which will not be detected on a timely basis, if at all. This policy and the related controls are still in development. Opinion In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the internal control matters reported in the qualification paragraphs, the Council has complied, in all material respects, with Section 125 of the Local Government Act 1999 in relation to Internal Controls, established by the Council in relation to the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, acquisition and disposal of property and incurring of liabilities so as to provide reasonable assurance that the financial transactions of the Council have been conducted properly and in accordance with legislative provisions for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

BENTLEYS SA AUDIT PARTNERSHIP DAVID PAPA PARTNER Dated at Adelaide this 1st day of November 2016


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rogr

ams.

My

role

as

Pre

side

nt o

f the

MR

LGA

has

mor

e re

cent

ly b

een

para

llele

d w

ith th

e ro

le o

f Pre

side

nt o

f LG

A of

SA

. Thi

s du

plic

ate

role

has

pro

vide

d m

e a

clea

r und

erst

andi

ng o

f the

rang

e of

issu

es a

nd o

ppor

tuni

ties

that

exi

st b

oth

with

in o

ur

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd re

gion

, as

wel

l as

with

in th

e re

st o

f the

Sta

te.

Dur

ing

the

cour

se o

f my

term

as

Pre

side

nt, I

hav

e m

et w

ith a

rang

e of

Sta

te/F

eder

al M

inis

ters

and

Mem

bers

of P

arlia

men

t to

disc

uss

a ra

nge

of re

gion

al

issu

es p

ertin

ent t

o ou

r reg

ion.

Suc

h is

sues

hav

e in

clud

ed in

par

t, Lo

cal/S

tate

Gov

ernm

ent R

efor

m, t

he F

eder

al E

lect

ion

Cam

paig

n, P

lann

ing

Ref

orm

, R

ubbl

e R

oyal

ties,

Tra

nsfe

r of H

ousi

ng S

tock

to C

omm

unity

Hou

sing

, Pen

sion

er C

once

ssio

ns, S

uppl

emen

tary

Roa

d Fu

ndin

g, R

eins

tate

men

t of

Aut

omat

ic E

nrol

men

ts a

s w

ell a

s re

pres

entin

g ou

r reg

ion

stro

ngly

on

the

2015

Sha

ndon

g D

eleg

atio

n to

pro

mot

e ec

onom

ic o

ppor

tuni

ties

into

our

regi

on

and

Sou

th A

ustra

lia.

The

role

of P

resi

dent

to th

e M

RLG

A an

d m

y m

ore

rece

nt e

leva

tion

to L

GA

Pre

side

nt o

n 1st

May

201

5 ha

s in

my

view

pro

vide

d fo

r a h

ighe

r pro

file

for

issu

es fa

cing

the

regi

ons.

The

dup

licat

e ro

les

have

als

o al

low

ed m

e to

let S

tate

Gov

ernm

ent k

now

the

stre

ngth

ther

e is

in th

e re

gion

s.

In c

losi

ng I

sinc

erel

y th

ank

all c

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

and

MR

LGA

Boa

rd D

eleg

ates

for t

he o

ppor

tuni

ty a

fford

ed to

me

bein

g yo

ur P

resi

dent

aga

in fo

r the

pa

st y

ear.

I als

o w

ish

to th

ank

our C

EO

, Pet

er B

ond

for h

is c

omm

itmen

t and

sup

port

prov

ided

to m

e an

d th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n ov

er th

e pa

st y

ear;

in p

artic

ular

th

e ro

le h

e to

ok in

lead

ing

the

stra

tegi

c re

view

pro

cess

that

will

be

vita

l in

the

rent

al o

f the

Sub

sidi

ary

over

the

next

few

yea

rs.

May

or D

ave

Bur

gess

Pre

side

nt

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

3

IN

TR

OD

UC

TIO

N

This

doc

umen

t is

the

Ann

ual R

epor

t of t

he M

urra

ylan

ds a

nd R

iver

land

Loc

al G

over

nmen

t Ass

ocia

tion

(MR

LGA

) fo

r the

per

iod

1st J

uly

2015

to 3

0th J

une

2016

. Thi

s re

port

mus

t be

subm

itted

to th

e C

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

by

31 O

ctob

er in

eac

h Fi

nanc

ial Y

ear i

n ac

cord

ance

with

Cla

use

28 to

Sch

edul

e 2

of

the

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent A

ct (1

999)

on

the

wor

k an

d op

erat

ions

of t

he S

ubsi

diar

y de

taili

ng a

chie

vem

ent o

f the

aim

s an

d ob

ject

ives

of i

ts A

nnua

l Bus

ines

s P

lan

and

inco

rpor

atin

g th

e au

dite

d Fi

nanc

ial S

tate

men

ts o

f the

Sub

sidi

ary

and

any

othe

r inf

orm

atio

n or

repo

rts re

quire

d by

the

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils.

The

Boa

rd s

hall

pres

ent f

inan

cial

sta

tem

ents

in a

ccor

danc

e w

ith th

e Lo

cal G

over

nmen

t (Fi

nanc

ial M

anag

emen

t) R

egul

atio

ns 2

011

to th

e C

onst

ituen

t C

ounc

ils a

t the

end

of e

ach

Fina

ncia

l Yea

r and

bef

ore

the

31st

Oct

ober

of t

he y

ear.

This

Rep

ort d

etai

ls th

e ac

tiviti

es o

f the

Ass

ocia

tion

to re

pres

ent a

nd s

erve

our

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils a

nd to

adv

ance

the

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd

com

mun

ities

thro

ugh

effe

ctiv

e ad

voca

cy, f

acili

tatio

n an

d in

nova

tion.

The

Ann

ual R

epor

t arti

cula

tes

clea

rly th

e al

ignm

ent o

f the

Sub

sidi

ary

with

is ro

le a

nd p

urpo

se a

s ou

tline

d be

low

;

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

4

Rol

eM

RLG

A w

ill p

rovi

de fo

r …

Lead

ersh

ip a

nd A

dvoc

acy

•In

itiat

e ac

tion

and

lead

regi

onal

act

ivity

•

Set

the

agen

da a

nd d

irect

ion

•R

epre

sent

the

regi

on, a

nd p

ursu

e ou

tcom

es o

n be

half

of th

e C

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

and

the

regi

on

Cap

acity

Bui

ldin

g

•W

ork

with

mem

ber C

ounc

ils to

bui

ld c

apac

ity a

nd in

crea

se s

usta

inab

ility

•

Pro

vide

for i

nteg

rate

d an

d co

ordi

nate

d re

gion

al c

olla

bora

tion

for C

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

•

Act

as

the

cent

ral o

rgan

isat

ion

for s

hare

d Lo

cal G

over

nmen

t res

pons

ibili

ties

•Jo

in w

ith o

ther

sta

keho

lder

s to

del

iver

a s

ervi

ce o

r pro

ject

Con

tinuo

us Im

prov

emen

t th

roug

h B

est P

ract

ice

•Fa

cilit

ate

cont

inuo

us im

prov

emen

t for

our

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils

Col

labo

rativ

e Pa

rtne

rshi

ps•

Join

with

oth

er s

take

hold

ers

to b

uild

the

capa

city

of t

he re

gion

MU

RR

AYLA

ND

S A

ND

RIV

ER

LAN

D L

GA

IN

PR

OFI

LE

The

Mur

rayla

nds

and

Rive

rland

Reg

ion

cove

rs o

ver 3

6,00

0 ki

lom

etre

s2 (th

ird la

rges

t reg

ion

in

Sout

h Au

stra

lia) s

pann

ing

eigh

t Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils. I

t is

hom

e to

aro

und

69,0

00 p

eopl

e an

d so

me

5,00

0 bu

sines

ses.

The

maj

or e

cono

mic

out

put i

s pr

imar

y pr

oduc

tion

acco

untin

g fo

r 34%

of

all G

RP g

ener

ated

, 20%

of j

obs

and

15%

of h

ouse

hold

inco

mes

. Our

regi

on h

as th

e hi

ghes

t pr

opor

tion

of a

gric

ultu

re d

epen

denc

e fo

r any

regi

on in

Sou

th A

ustra

lia.

The

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n (M

RLG

A) o

pera

tes

as a

Reg

iona

l S

ubsi

diar

y un

der t

he p

rovi

sion

s of

the

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent A

ct 1

999.

MR

LGA

is c

ompr

ised

of e

ight

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils fr

om w

ithin

the

regi

on: t

he B

erri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

il, C

ooro

ng D

istri

ct C

ounc

il, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Lo

xton

Wai

kerie

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil,

Ren

mar

k P

arin

ga C

ounc

il, R

ural

City

of M

urra

y B

ridge

, and

S

outh

ern

Mal

lee

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil.

As

a R

egio

nal S

ubsi

diar

y th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n ha

s as

its

gove

rnin

g do

cum

ent a

Cha

rter a

s pr

ovid

ed fo

r un

der t

he L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent A

ct 1

999

whi

ch c

ame

into

effe

ct o

n 13

th D

ecem

ber 2

001.

The

MR

LGA

Cha

rter i

dent

ifies

a b

road

rang

e of

role

s to

del

iver

the

obje

ctiv

es o

f the

Ass

ocia

tion.

G

iven

our

lim

ited

reso

urce

s, it

is n

eces

sary

to c

lose

ly d

efin

e th

e ro

le o

f MR

LGA

in d

eliv

erin

g th

e fiv

e re

gion

al s

trate

gies

. The

Cha

rter d

efin

es th

e A

ssoc

iatio

ns ro

le a

s fo

llow

s;

To u

nder

take

coo

rdin

atin

g, a

dvoc

acy

and

repr

esen

tatio

nal r

oles

for i

ts c

onst

ituen

t C

ounc

ils a

t a re

gion

al le

vel

To fa

cilit

ate

and

coor

dina

te a

ctiv

ities

of l

ocal

gov

ernm

ent a

t a re

gion

al le

vel o

n be

half

of

our c

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

. To

dev

elop

, enc

oura

ge, p

rom

ote,

fost

er a

nd m

aint

ain

cons

ulta

tion

and

coop

erat

ion

and

to s

treng

then

the

repr

esen

tatio

n an

d st

atus

of l

ocal

gov

ernm

ent

To d

evel

op fu

rther

coo

pera

tion

betw

een

its c

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

for t

he b

enef

it of

the

com

mun

ities

in th

e re

gion

. To

dev

elop

and

man

age

polic

ies

whi

ch g

uide

the

cond

uct o

f pro

gram

s an

d pr

ojec

ts in

th

e re

gion

To

und

erta

ke p

roje

cts

that

ben

efit

the

regi

on a

nd it

s co

mm

uniti

es

The

Cha

rter r

equi

res

the

MR

LGA

to p

repa

re a

Stra

tegi

c P

lan

ever

y th

ree

(3) y

ears

. Thi

s S

trate

gic

Pla

n se

ts th

e ac

tiviti

es a

nd o

utco

mes

for t

he w

ork

of

the

MR

LGA

for t

he fi

nanc

ial y

ear 2

016

- 201

7. T

he d

irect

ion

of th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n is

now

gov

erne

d by

the

curr

ent S

trate

gic

Pla

n 20

16 –

202

0 ad

opte

d by

th

e M

RLG

A B

oard

in A

pril

2016

and

iden

tifie

s th

e S

ubsi

diar

ies'

Vis

ion,

Mis

sion

, Com

mitm

ent a

nd R

ole

over

the

next

5-y

ears

.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

5

TH

E M

RLG

A B

OA

RD

The

MR

LGA

Boa

rd c

ompr

ises

repr

esen

tativ

es fr

om e

ach

of th

e C

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

and

is c

haire

d by

the

MR

LGA

Pre

side

nt. H

isto

rical

ly e

ach

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

il co

uld

nom

inat

e up

to tw

o vo

ting

mem

bers

to th

e B

oard

. At t

he G

ener

al M

eetin

g of

the

Sub

sidi

ary

held

on

9th D

ecem

ber 2

015

the

Boa

rd re

solv

ed to

redu

ce v

otin

g re

pres

enta

tion

at M

RLG

A B

oard

mee

tings

to o

ne v

ote

per C

ounc

il (b

eing

a to

tal o

f eig

ht v

otin

g de

lega

tes)

.

All

votin

g de

lega

tes

shal

l be

the

May

or o

f eac

h C

ounc

il an

d pr

oxy

repr

esen

tativ

es s

hall

be C

ounc

il M

embe

rs w

ith C

EO

’s e

ncou

rage

d to

atte

nd a

s ob

serv

ers.

Thi

s w

ill u

ltim

atel

y re

quire

am

endm

ent o

f the

Sub

sidi

arie

s C

harte

r und

er C

laus

e 4.

2 M

embe

rshi

p of

the

Boa

rd w

here

it s

tate

s;

“th

e B

oard

sha

ll co

nsis

t of t

wo

(2) p

erso

ns fr

om e

ach

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

il ap

poin

ted

by th

e C

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncil

and

each

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

il sh

all,

follo

win

g ev

ery

perio

dic

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent e

lect

ion,

app

oint

, and

giv

e no

tice

in w

ritin

g to

the

Chi

ef E

xecu

tive

Offi

cer o

f the

Sub

sidi

ary,

of t

hose

pe

rson

s w

ho a

re it

s B

oard

mem

bers

, of w

hom

one

sha

ll be

an

elec

ted

mem

ber o

f the

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

il an

d on

e m

ay b

e th

e C

hief

Exe

cutiv

e O

ffice

r or o

ther

offi

cer o

f the

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

il.”

MR

LGA

Boa

rd M

embe

rs fr

om 9

th D

ecem

ber

2015

May

or D

ave

Bur

gess

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

was

re-e

lect

ed P

resi

dent

at t

he A

nnua

l Gen

eral

Mee

ting

held

at B

erri

on F

riday

9th D

ecem

ber 2

015

and

May

or P

eter

Hun

t, B

erri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

il w

as re

-ele

cted

Vic

e P

resi

dent

bot

h fo

r a fu

ll an

nual

term

of o

ffice

.

Cou

ncil

Votin

g D

eleg

ate

Non

-Vot

ing

Prox

y D

eleg

ate

Berri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

ilM

ayor

Pet

er H

unt -

Vic

e Pr

esid

ent

Cr A

ndre

w K

asse

baum

, Dep

uty

May

or

Coo

rong

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

May

or N

eville

Jae

nsch

Cr S

haro

n Bl

and,

Dep

uty

May

or

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

of K

aroo

nda

East

Mur

ray

May

or K

evin

Bur

dett

Cr C

arol

ine

Philli

ps, D

eput

y M

ayor

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

of L

oxto

n W

aike

rieM

ayor

Leo

n St

azin

owsk

iC

r Mic

hael

Vow

les,

Dep

uty

May

or

Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

May

or D

ave

Burg

ess

- Pre

side

ntC

r Mar

di J

enni

ngs,

Dep

uty

May

orC

y Ke

vin

Mye

rs

Rur

al C

ity o

f Mur

ray

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geM

ayor

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nton

Lew

isC

r Fre

d To

ogoo

d, D

eput

y M

ayor

Ren

mar

k Pa

ringa

Cou

ncil

May

or N

eil M

artin

son

Cr P

eter

Hun

ter,

Dep

uty

May

or

Sout

hern

Mal

lee

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

May

or A

ndre

w G

riege

r C

r Nev

ille P

feiff

er, D

eput

y M

ayor

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

6

MR

LGA

DE

LEG

AT

ES

TO

TH

E L

OC

AL

GO

VE

RN

ME

NT

AS

SO

CIA

TIO

N O

F S

A (

LGA

SA

)

Und

er th

e C

onst

itutio

n of

the

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n of

Sou

th A

ustra

lia (L

GA

SA

) reg

ions

are

repr

esen

ted

via

appo

inte

d m

embe

rs to

ser

ve o

n th

e LG

A B

oard

and

the

Sou

th A

ustra

lian

Reg

iona

l Org

anis

atio

n of

Cou

ncils

(SA

RO

C).

May

or D

ave

Bur

gess

and

May

or P

eter

Hun

t ser

ved

on th

e LG

A B

oard

(pre

viou

sly

term

ed th

e S

tate

Exe

cutiv

e of

the

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n of

S

outh

Aus

tralia

), w

ith M

ayor

Nev

ille

Jaen

sch

Coo

rong

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

as p

roxy

mem

ber r

epre

sent

ing

the

Ass

ocia

tions

at t

he L

GA

Boa

rd a

nd th

e S

AR

OC

Com

mitt

ee.

The

Sou

th A

ustra

lian

Reg

iona

l Org

anis

atio

n of

Cou

ncils

(SA

RO

C) i

s an

impo

rtant

com

mitt

ee o

f the

LG

A th

at fo

cuse

s on

key

issu

es a

ffect

ing

coun

try

Cou

ncils

. Mem

bers

hip

is d

raw

n fro

m e

ach

of th

e si

x no

n-m

etro

polit

an R

egio

nal L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

ns w

ith m

embe

rs m

eetin

g bi

-mon

thly

to

disc

uss

key

issu

es a

ffect

ing

non-

met

ropo

litan

Cou

ncils

.

The

MR

LGA

supp

orts

the

Gov

erna

nce

proc

ess

by c

ontri

butin

g to

age

nda

item

s fo

r SA

RO

C m

eetin

gs, t

he d

istri

butio

n of

Key

Out

com

es S

tate

men

ts o

f m

eetin

gs to

MR

LGA

Boa

rd m

eetin

gs a

nd c

olle

giat

e su

ppor

t to

prep

are

subm

issi

ons

on b

ehal

f of c

ount

ry C

ounc

ils th

at in

clud

ed:

•C

ontin

uing

lobb

ying

and

inpu

t int

o th

e on

goin

g re

view

of t

he b

usin

ess

plan

s, a

dmin

istra

tive

fee

and

levy

pro

posa

ls o

f the

Nat

ural

Res

ourc

e M

anag

emen

t Boa

rds

•C

ontin

uing

lobb

ying

for a

mor

e ba

lanc

ed &

nat

iona

lly c

onsi

sten

t app

roac

h to

pla

nnin

g, re

gula

tion

for r

ural

and

regi

onal

road

saf

ety

& s

peed

lim

its

•Lo

bbyi

ng a

nd c

ontin

uing

the

deve

lopm

ent o

f a b

alan

ced

and

cons

iste

nt p

olic

y ap

proa

ch to

Cou

ncil

sust

aina

bilit

y, fi

nanc

es a

nd ra

te re

venu

e in

th

e fa

ce o

f the

cal

l for

a S

tate

Rat

e C

appi

ng p

olic

y.

•Fu

rther

Dev

elop

men

t of a

Min

ing

Eng

agem

ent P

roto

col a

nd im

plem

enta

tion

of a

pilo

t pro

gram

•

Lobb

ying

on

Em

erge

ncy

Ser

vice

s Le

vy im

pact

s •

Inpu

t int

o th

e LG

A su

bmis

sion

s on

Pla

nnin

g R

efor

m

•In

put i

nto

the

draf

t Loc

al N

uisa

nce

and

Litte

r Con

trol B

ill 2

015

Con

side

ratio

n of

the

Rem

oval

of L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent N

atur

al R

esou

rce

Man

agem

ent (

NR

M) L

evy

Col

lect

ion

requ

irem

ent

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

7

AS

SO

CIA

TIO

N C

OM

MIT

TE

ES

AN

D W

OR

KIN

G P

AR

TIE

S

The

follo

win

g w

ere

the

Ass

ocia

tion

Com

mitt

ee M

embe

rs u

p un

til th

e A

GM

of t

he 2

6th J

une,

201

5, n

otin

g th

at s

ome

repr

esen

tativ

es c

ame

into

thei

r rol

e in

Nov

embe

r 201

4 as

an

outc

ome

of th

e Lo

cal G

over

nmen

t ele

ctio

ns h

eld

in th

at m

onth

:

LGA

Boa

rd (F

orm

erly

Sta

te E

xecu

tive

Com

mitt

ee):

•

Pre

side

nt, M

ayor

Dav

id B

urge

ss, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il (e

x-of

ficio

). •

Vice

Pre

side

nt, M

ayor

Pet

er H

unt,

Ber

ri B

arm

era

Cou

ncil

(by

virtu

e of

pos

ition

hel

d).

•M

ayor

Nev

ille

Jaen

sch,

Coo

rong

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

(by

virtu

e of

pos

ition

hel

d).

•D

eput

y M

embe

r for

Pre

side

nt o

r Vic

e P

resi

dent

, May

or L

eon

Sta

sino

wsk

y, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Lox

ton

Wai

kerie

.

Sout

h A

ustr

alia

n R

egio

nal O

rgan

isat

ion

of C

ounc

ils (S

AR

OC

):

•P

resi

dent

, May

or D

avid

Bur

gess

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

(ex-

offic

io).

•Vi

ce P

resi

dent

, May

or P

eter

Hun

t, B

erri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

il (b

y vi

rtue

of p

ositi

on h

eld)

. •

Pro

xy fo

r Pre

side

nt a

nd o

r Vic

e P

resi

dent

, May

or L

eon

Sta

sino

wsk

y, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Lox

ton

Wai

kerie

. •

CE

O M

RLG

A - P

eter

Bon

d (b

y vi

rtue

of p

ositi

on h

eld)

.

Reg

iona

l Dev

elop

men

t Aus

tral

ia (M

urra

ylan

ds a

nd R

iver

land

) Boa

rd.

•M

ayor

Nei

l Mar

tinso

n, R

enm

ark

Par

inga

Cou

ncil

(by

virtu

e of

pos

ition

hel

d as

Cha

irman

). •

Pre

side

nt, M

ayor

Dav

e B

urge

ss, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il (e

x-of

ficio

).

•C

r. A

ndre

w K

asse

baum

, Ber

ri B

arm

era

Cou

ncil

(by

virtu

e of

pos

ition

hel

d).

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd (p

revi

ousl

y M

urra

y an

d M

alle

e) L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n R

egio

nal T

rans

port

Str

ateg

y C

omm

ittee

: •

Vaca

nt, C

hair

(by

virtu

e of

pos

ition

hel

d)

•P

resi

dent

, May

or D

avid

Bur

gess

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

(Pre

side

nt, M

ayor

Dav

e B

urge

ss, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il (e

x-of

ficio

) •

Pet

er B

ond,

CE

O M

RLG

A •

Pau

l Day

, Dire

ctor

Infra

stru

ctur

e &

Env

ironm

enta

l Ser

vice

s, R

enm

ark

Par

inga

Cou

ncil

(Geo

ff M

eane

y - p

roxy

) •

Gre

g P

erry

, Man

ager

Infra

stru

ctur

e S

ervi

ces,

Ber

ri B

arm

era

Cou

ncil

•G

reg

Hill

, Dire

ctor

, Inf

rast

ruct

ure,

Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil.

•

Tim

Tol

, Dire

ctor

of I

nfra

stru

ctur

e, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Lox

ton

Wai

kerie

, (D

omen

ic P

erre

- pr

oxy)

•

Pet

er S

mith

son,

CE

O, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y

•S

imon

Bra

dley

, GM

Infra

stru

ctur

e an

d E

nviro

nmen

t, R

ural

City

of M

urra

y B

ridge

(Mat

t Jam

es -

prox

y)

•M

atth

ew S

herm

an, W

orks

Man

ger,

Sou

ther

n M

alle

e D

istri

ct C

ounc

il •

Dav

id M

osel

, Dire

ctor

Infra

stru

ctur

e an

d A

sset

s, C

ooro

ng D

istri

ct C

ounc

il •

Har

ry D

u, A

sset

Man

agem

ent E

ngin

eer,

Ber

ri B

arm

era

Cou

ncil

•Jo

Pod

olia

k, C

hief

Exe

cutiv

e, R

egio

nal D

evel

opm

ent A

ustra

lia -

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd

•D

PTI

- 2

nom

inee

s (e

xter

nal a

ppoi

ntm

ent)

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

8

MR

LGA

Tran

spor

t Ref

eren

ce G

roup

. - C

omm

unity

Tra

nspo

rt:

•P

resi

dent

, May

or D

ave

Bur

gess

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

(ex-

offic

io).

•

Pet

er S

mith

son,

CE

O, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y.

•C

r. M

ike

Fulle

r, B

erri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

il.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd R

egio

nal C

oord

inat

ion

Net

wor

k:

•P

resi

dent

, May

or D

ave

Bur

gess

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

(ex-

offic

io).

•

Pet

er S

mith

son,

CE

O, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y.

Mur

ray

and

Mal

lee

Zone

Em

erge

ncy

Man

agem

ent C

omm

ittee

: •

Dep

uty

May

or K

evin

Mye

rs, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il, C

hair.

•

Pre

side

nt, M

ayor

Dav

e B

urge

ss, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il (e

x-of

ficio

).

•M

ayor

Pet

er H

unt,

Ber

ri B

arm

era

Cou

ncil.

•

Mic

hael

Sed

gman

, CE

O, R

ural

City

of M

urra

y B

ridge

(Ros

Kru

ger –

Pro

xy).

•Ti

m T

ol, D

irect

or In

frast

ruct

ure

Ser

vice

s, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Lox

ton

Wai

kerie

. •

Dav

id M

osel

, Dire

ctor

Infra

stru

ctur

e an

d A

sset

s, C

ooro

ng D

istri

ct C

ounc

il.

•H

arc

Wor

dsw

orth

, Man

ager

, Env

ironm

ent a

nd P

lann

ing,

Sou

ther

n M

alle

e D

istri

ct C

ounc

il.

•M

atth

ew S

herm

an, W

orks

Man

ager

, Sou

ther

n M

alle

e D

istri

ct C

ounc

il.

Riv

er M

urra

y Fe

rrie

s W

orki

ng G

roup

: •

Pre

side

nt, M

ayor

Dav

e B

urge

ss, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il (e

x-of

ficio

).

•R

usse

ll P

eate

, CE

O, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il,

•To

ny S

ivio

ur, C

EO

, Ren

mar

k P

arin

ga C

ounc

il,

•Vi

ncen

t Cam

mel

l, C

EO

, Coo

rong

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil,

•

Dep

t. of

Pla

nnin

g, T

rans

port

and

Infra

stru

ctur

e re

pres

enta

tives

.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd C

EO’s

Net

wor

k G

roup

: •

Tony

Siv

iour

, CE

O, R

enm

ark

Par

inga

Cou

ncil,

•

Mic

hael

Sed

gman

, CE

O, R

ural

City

of M

urra

y B

ridge

, •

Rus

sell

Pea

te, C

EO

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil,

•

Mia

Doh

nt, C

EO

, Sou

ther

n M

alle

e D

istri

ct C

ounc

il,

•P

eter

Ack

land

, Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

of L

oxto

n W

aike

rie,

•D

avid

Bea

ton,

CE

O, B

erri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

il.

•Vi

nce

Cam

mel

l, C

EO

, Coo

rong

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

•P

eter

Sm

ithso

n, C

EO

, Dis

trict

Cou

ncil

of K

aroo

nda

Eas

t Mur

ray

•P

eter

Bon

d, C

EO

, MR

LGA

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

9

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd (p

revi

ousl

y M

urra

y an

d M

alle

e R

egio

nal P

ublic

Hea

lth P

lan

Com

mitt

ee:

•P

resi

dent

, May

or D

ave

Bur

gess

, Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil

(ex-

offic

io).

•

Kel

vin

Gol

dsto

ne, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il, C

hair

•C

arol

ine

Thom

as, M

id M

urra

y C

ounc

il,

•G

arry

Brin

kwor

th, B

erri

Bar

mer

a C

ounc

il,

•H

arc

Wor

dsw

orth

, Sou

ther

n M

alle

e D

istri

ct C

ounc

il an

d D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y,

•Ji

m Q

uinn

, Coo

rong

Dis

trict

Cou

ncil,

•

Kat

ina

Nik

as, R

enm

ark

Par

inga

Cou

ncil,

•

Phi

l Eck

ert,

Rur

al C

ity o

f Mur

ray

Brid

ge,

•S

teph

en B

atem

an, D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Lox

ton

Wai

kerie

.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

10

AS

SO

CIA

TIO

N M

EE

TIN

GS

Dur

ing

2015

-201

6, th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n m

et o

n fiv

e oc

casi

ons

on:

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Aug

ust 2

015

- Gen

eral

Mee

ting

- Mid

Mur

ray

Cou

ncil,

49

Ade

laid

e R

oad,

Man

num

,•

2nd O

ctob

er, 2

015

- Gen

eral

Mee

ting

- Ren

mar

k P

arin

ga C

ounc

il, 6

1 18

th S

treet

, Ren

mar

k,

•9th

Dec

embe

r, 20

15 -

Gen

eral

Mee

ting

- Rur

al C

ity o

f Mur

ray

Brid

ge, S

econ

d S

treet

, Mur

ray

Brid

ge,

•10

th F

ebru

ary

2016

- G

ener

al M

eetin

g - D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y C

ounc

il O

ffice

s, 1

1 R

ailw

ay T

erra

ce, K

aroo

nda,

and

•

1st A

pril

2016

- G

ener

al M

eetin

g - D

istri

ct C

ounc

il of

Kar

oond

a E

ast M

urra

y C

ounc

il O

ffice

s, 1

1 R

ailw

ay T

erra

ce, K

aroo

nda.

All

Ass

ocia

tion

Mee

tings

, inc

ludi

ng C

omm

ittee

Mee

tings

Age

ndas

and

Min

utes

are

ava

ilabl

e fo

r vie

win

g an

d or

dow

nloa

ding

from

the

Ass

ocia

tion’

s w

ebsi

te a

t ww

w.m

mlg

a.sa

.gov

.au

A nu

mbe

r of g

uest

spe

aker

s an

d at

tend

ees

have

mad

e pr

esen

tatio

ns/a

ddre

sses

to th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n m

eetin

gs th

roug

hout

the

year

. The

y in

clud

e:

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on G

eoff

Bro

ck M

P, M

inis

ter f

or L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent,

•M

r Way

ne L

yons

, The

Om

buds

man

SA

, •

Dr A

nn H

erra

man

, Cha

ffey

Lear

ning

Exc

hang

e an

d S

choo

ls a

nd B

eyon

d,

Dou

g S

chm

idt,

Gen

eral

Man

ager

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wor

k M

anag

emen

t and

Ale

xand

ra L

ewis

, Veg

etat

ion

Stra

tegy

Lea

d, S

A P

ower

Net

wor

k,

•P

aul G

elst

on, C

hief

Ope

ratin

g of

ficer

, DP

TI

Rep

rese

ntat

ives

of t

he L

GA

SA

, RD

A M

R, S

A M

DB

NR

M, S

AP

OL

and

PIR

SA

atte

nded

eac

h m

eetin

g an

d to

ok th

e op

portu

nity

to b

rief t

he A

ssoc

iatio

n of

th

e re

leva

nt m

atte

rs b

eing

add

ress

ed b

y th

eir r

espe

ctiv

e bo

dies

.

We

ackn

owle

dge

the

supp

ort o

f out

goin

g C

EO

of t

he L

GA

, Mat

t Pin

nega

r, Jo

Pod

olia

k, C

EO

, RD

A M

urra

ylan

ds a

nd R

iver

land

, Sha

ron

Sta

rick

SA

MD

B

NR

M B

oard

Pre

sidi

ng M

embe

r, Ja

mes

Bla

ndfo

rd, S

AP

OL

and

Tim

Sm

ythe

, PIR

SA

who

hav

e be

en re

ady

to a

ssis

t the

regi

on a

nd e

nsur

e a

pres

ence

at

our m

eetin

gs. T

he A

ssoc

iatio

n ha

s al

so e

njoy

ed a

clo

se w

orki

ng re

latio

nshi

p w

ith it

s S

tate

and

Fed

eral

Mem

bers

of P

arlia

men

t, a

num

ber o

f who

m h

ave

been

regu

lar a

ttend

ees

at o

ur m

eetin

gs.

The

Pre

side

nt h

as c

ontin

ued

the

prac

tice

of g

ivin

g ea

ch o

f our

gue

sts

the

oppo

rtuni

ty to

add

ress

our

mee

tings

brie

fly a

bout

mat

ters

and

issu

es b

efor

e th

em th

at m

ay b

e of

inte

rest

to th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n an

d M

embe

r Cou

ncils

. The

con

tribu

tion

from

all

of th

e sp

eake

rs, p

rese

nter

s an

d gu

ests

has

kep

t the

A

ssoc

iatio

n an

d th

e D

eleg

ates

abr

east

of a

wid

e ra

ngin

g nu

mbe

r of i

ssue

s th

at im

pact

on

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent a

nd th

e co

mm

uniti

es in

the

Reg

ion.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

11


ST

RA

TE

GIC

AC

TIV

ITIE

S 2

015-

2016

The

Sub

sidi

ary

unde

rtake

s a

coor

dina

ting

role

, in

conj

unct

ion

with

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils o

n th

eir i

ssue

s an

d th

ose

rais

ed b

y th

e Lo

cal G

over

nmen

t A

ssoc

iatio

n of

Sou

th A

ustra

lia, t

he c

omm

unity

and

oth

er k

ey s

take

hold

ers.

Sta

te a

nd F

eder

al M

embe

rs o

f Par

liam

ent r

epre

sent

ing

our R

egio

n ha

ve b

een

brie

fed

and

supp

ort h

as b

een

soug

ht fo

r iss

ues

rais

ed.

Sub

mis

sion

s an

d br

iefin

gs u

nder

take

n du

ring

the

repo

rting

per

iod

incl

ude:

•Pl

anni

ng, D

evel

opm

ent a

nd In

fras

truc

ture

Bill

201

5 - p

rovi

ded

a su

bmis

sion

out

linin

g th

e M

RLG

A’s

conc

ern

that

the

timin

g of

the

deba

te o

n th

e P

lann

ing,

Dev

elop

men

t and

Infra

stru

ctur

e B

ill 2

015

prov

ides

ver

y lit

tle o

ppor

tuni

ty fo

r Loc

al G

over

nmen

t and

the

com

mun

ity to

pro

vide

m

eani

ngfu

l inp

ut in

to a

ny d

iscu

ssio

n.

Rev

iew

of S

A R

oad

Safe

ty S

trat

egy

2020

; Tow

ards

Zer

o To

geth

er -

prov

ided

a s

ubm

issi

on to

the

Sta

te G

over

nmen

t in

resp

onse

to th

e R

evie

w

of S

A R

oad

Saf

ety

Stra

tegy

202

0; T

owar

ds Z

ero

Toge

ther

. Th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n ha

s pr

ovid

ed s

uppo

rt an

d re

pres

enta

tion

on th

e fo

llow

ing

exte

rnal

Com

mitt

ees:

Th

e M

urra

y an

d M

alle

e Zo

ne E

mer

genc

y M

anag

emen

t Com

mitt

ee in

clud

ing

prov

isio

n of

the

Cha

irper

son.

Th

e C

EO

has

als

o at

tend

ed F

orum

s, W

orks

hops

and

Brie

fings

thro

ugho

ut th

e ye

ar re

gard

ing

evol

ving

issu

es a

nd to

mak

e co

ntrib

utio

n on

beh

alf o

f the

A

ssoc

iatio

n.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

12

Key

Act

iviti

es fo

r 201

5-16

Pe

nsio

ner C

once

ssio

ns -

cont

inue

d to

adv

ocat

e fo

r the

rete

ntio

n of

pen

sion

er c

once

ssio

ns b

y th

e S

tate

Gov

ernm

ent

Rev

iew

of R

ural

Spe

ed L

imits

- A

dvoc

ated

that

any

revi

ew o

f rur

al s

peed

lim

its o

n C

ounc

il an

d ar

teria

l roa

ds m

ust b

e ba

sed

on in

form

atio

n,

evid

ence

and

sta

tistic

s on

repo

rted

road

acc

iden

ts a

nd th

eir c

ontri

buto

ry fa

ctor

s an

d in

clud

e co

nsul

tatio

n w

ith C

ounc

il an

d re

affir

med

the

LGA

Pol

icy

on ru

ral s

peed

lim

its to

the

Sta

te G

over

nmen

t. St

rate

gic

Rev

iew

- co

nduc

ted

a re

view

of f

utur

e di

rect

ion

of th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n. P

lann

ing

for t

he fu

ture

of t

he re

gion

and

in p

artic

ular

the

role

the

MR

LGA

was

con

side

red

an im

pera

tive

if th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n is

to h

ave

rele

vanc

e in

to th

e fu

ture

. La

ke A

lber

t - L

obbi

ed fo

r an

urge

nt re

view

or u

pdat

e on

the

stat

us o

f Lak

e A

lber

t in

cons

ider

atio

n of

the

situ

atio

n lo

w fl

ows

ente

ring

the

catc

hmen

t and

the

impa

ct fu

rther

dep

letio

n of

flow

s in

the

Riv

er M

urra

y sy

stem

will

hav

e on

Lak

e A

lber

t. R

egio

nal R

oad

Act

ion

Plan

s an

d 20

15 S

LRP

Roa

ds D

atab

ase

Upd

ate

- Fin

alis

ed th

e re

port

for t

he R

egio

nal R

oad

Act

ion

Pla

ns a

nd 2

015

SLR

P R

oads

Dat

abas

e U

pdat

e pr

ojec

t. M

urra

ylan

ds R

egio

nal C

olla

bora

tion

Pilo

t - s

ecur

ed $

10,4

00 to

war

ds th

e co

st o

f the

Reg

iona

l Col

labo

ratio

n P

ilot f

or th

e M

urra

ylan

ds

Cou

ncils

. LG

A O

utre

ach

Serv

ices

Pro

ject

- se

cure

d $5

0,00

0 to

war

ds th

e LG

A O

utre

ach

Ser

vice

s P

rogr

am to

be

deliv

ered

as

part

of th

e 20

15/1

6 A

nnua

l Bus

ines

s P

lan.

Lo

ng N

osed

Fur

Sea

ls -

supp

orte

d ac

tion

to w

rite

to th

e M

inis

ter f

or E

nviro

nmen

t, H

on Ia

n H

unte

r, se

ekin

g as

sist

ance

with

the

prob

lem

s ex

perie

nced

by

our c

omm

uniti

es in

rela

tion

to lo

ng n

ose

fur s

eals

. D

raft

Loca

l Nui

sanc

e an

d Li

tter C

ontr

ol B

ill 2

015

- hig

hlig

ht th

roug

h S

AR

OC

the

addi

tiona

l res

pons

ibili

ty a

nd c

ost i

mpl

icat

ions

that

will

be

impo

sed

upon

regi

onal

and

rura

l Cou

ncils

sho

uld

the

draf

t Loc

al N

uisa

nce

and

Litte

r Con

trol B

ill 2

015

be ra

tifie

d.

Man

agem

ent o

f off

road

Rec

reat

ion

Vehi

cles

in S

A - l

iais

ed w

ith S

AP

OL

Mur

ray

Mal

lee

LGA

requ

estin

g th

eir i

nvol

vem

ent i

n a

join

t pro

gram

w

ith th

e M

RLG

A th

at d

eals

with

the

ongo

ing

brea

ches

in c

ompl

ianc

e an

d en

viro

nmen

tal i

mpa

ct o

f off

road

recr

eatio

nal v

ehic

les.

R

evie

w o

f SA

Roa

d Sa

fety

Str

ateg

y 20

20; T

owar

ds Z

ero

Toge

ther

- pr

ovid

ed a

sub

mis

sion

to th

e S

tate

Gov

ernm

ent i

n re

spon

se to

the

Rev

iew

of S

A R

oad

Saf

ety

Stra

tegy

202

0; T

owar

ds Z

ero

Toge

ther

. Pl

anni

ng, D

evel

opm

ent a

nd In

fras

truc

ture

Bill

201

5 - p

rovi

ded

a su

bmis

sion

out

linin

g th

e M

RLG

A’s

conc

ern

that

the

timin

g of

the

deba

te o

n th

e P

lann

ing,

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elop

men

t and

Infra

stru

ctur

e B

ill 2

015

prov

ides

ver

y lit

tle o

ppor

tuni

ty fo

r Loc

al G

over

nmen

t and

the

com

mun

ity to

pro

vide

m

eani

ngfu

l inp

ut in

to a

ny d

iscu

ssio

n.

SA M

DB

NR

M L

evy

- pro

vide

d a

subm

issi

on re

ject

ing

the

SA

MD

B N

RM

levy

incr

ease

s pr

opos

ed w

ithin

the

Dra

ft S

A M

DB

NR

M B

usin

ess

Pla

n 20

16/1

7.

Mur

ray

and

Mal

lee

Zone

Em

erge

ncy

Man

agem

ent C

omm

ittee

(ZEM

C) -

mad

e ap

plic

atio

n to

the

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n of

SA

(LG

A) t

o se

ek fe

edba

ck fr

om th

e Lo

cal G

over

nmen

t sec

tor a

bout

the

prov

isio

ns a

nd a

rran

gem

ents

of E

mer

genc

y M

anag

emen

t with

the

inte

nt

to s

ubm

it fin

ding

s as

par

t of t

he re

view

of t

he S

EM

P.

Reg

iona

l Pub

lic H

ealth

Pla

n - A

s re

quire

d un

der t

he A

ct, t

he A

ssoc

iatio

n’s

Reg

iona

l Pub

lic H

ealth

Pla

n re

port

to S

A H

ealth

has

bee

n co

mpi

led

and

subm

itted

by

the

Ass

ocia

tion’

s R

egio

nal P

ublic

Hea

lth P

lan

Com

mitt

ee. T

hat c

omm

ittee

pro

vide

d fo

r the

impl

emen

tatio

n an

d m

onito

ring

of a

Reg

iona

l Pub

lic H

ealth

Pla

n fo

r MR

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, hel

d W

orki

ng g

roup

mee

tings

and

liai

sed

with

LG

A P

ublic

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lth P

rogr

am M

anag

er

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er M

urra

y Fe

rrie

s - c

ontin

ued

to w

ork

with

DP

TI th

roug

h th

e Fe

rry

Wor

king

Par

ty to

ens

ure

the

ongo

ing

viab

ility

and

ope

ratio

n of

the

Riv

er

Mur

ray

Ferr

y Fl

eet,

SLR

P Fu

ndin

g - t

hrou

gh th

e M

urra

ylan

ds a

nd R

iver

land

Reg

iona

l Tra

nspo

rt S

trate

gy (R

TS) C

omm

ittee

set

the

prio

ritie

s fo

r 201

6/20

17 S

LRP

be a

dopt

ed a

nd re

ferr

ed to

the

LGTA

P fo

r fun

ding

. M

urra

y-D

arlin

g Pl

an -

Pro

vide

d a

subm

issi

on in

to th

e S

enat

e S

elec

t Com

mitt

ee in

quiry

into

the

Soc

ial,

Eco

nom

ic a

nd E

nviro

nmen

tal i

mpa

cts

of th

e M

urra

y-D

arlin

g P

lan

on R

egio

nal C

omm

uniti

es.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

13

EX

EC

UT

IVE

OFF

ICE

R S

ER

VIC

ES

The

Chi

ef E

xecu

tive

Offi

cer s

ervi

ces

for t

he A

ssoc

iatio

n fo

r the

yea

r wer

e ag

ain

prov

ided

by

Pet

er B

ond

unde

r a c

ontra

ct a

rran

gem

ent.

In a

ccor

danc

e w

ith a

reso

lutio

n of

Mem

ber C

ounc

il D

eleg

ates

, the

Chi

ef E

xecu

tive

Offi

cer w

as s

ubje

ct to

per

form

ance

revi

ew fo

llow

ing

the

conc

lusi

on o

f th

e S

trate

gic

Rev

iew

pro

cess

and

12

mon

ths

of s

ervi

ce w

ith th

e A

ssoc

iatio

n.

The

Rev

iew

Pan

el c

onsi

sts

of th

e P

resi

dent

of t

he A

ssoc

iatio

n, a

nd fo

ur C

EO

’s a

ppoi

nted

from

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

ils w

ithin

the

Ass

ocia

tion.

FIN

AN

CE

S

The

Ann

ual B

usin

ess

Pla

n fo

r eac

h ye

ar b

alan

ces

the

obje

ctiv

e of

ens

urin

g th

e M

RLG

A’s

long

-term

fina

ncia

l sus

tain

abili

ty w

hils

t inc

reas

ing

inve

stm

ent

in k

ey p

roje

cts

and

prep

arin

g fo

r fut

ure

deve

lopm

ent a

nd im

prov

emen

t opp

ortu

nitie

s.

Inco

me

for t

he M

urra

ylan

ds &

Riv

erla

nd L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n is

der

ived

from

thre

e m

ain

sour

ces:

1.S

ubsc

riptio

ns fr

om C

onst

ituen

t Cou

ncils

of M

RLG

A;

2.Fu

ndin

g fro

m th

e LG

A S

A fo

r Reg

iona

l Cap

acity

Bui

ldin

g a

nd R

&D

Pro

ject

s; a

nd

3.P

roje

ct fu

ndin

g th

roug

h pa

rtner

ship

s w

ith e

xter

nal o

rgan

isat

ions

.

A sm

all a

mou

nt o

f inc

ome

is d

eriv

ed fr

om in

tere

st a

nd p

roje

ct m

anag

emen

t fee

s.

Ann

ual e

xpen

ditu

re is

div

ided

bet

wee

n tw

o m

ain

area

s:

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pera

ting

– ex

pend

iture

requ

ired

to e

mpl

oy a

Chi

ef E

xecu

tive

Offi

cer,

and

gene

ral c

osts

for a

dmin

istra

tion,

Boa

rd e

xpen

ses

and

othe

r gen

eral

op

erat

ing

expe

nses

; 2.

Pro

ject

s –

expe

nditu

re re

quire

d to

del

iver

spe

cific

pro

ject

s, in

clud

ing

whe

re a

pplic

able

the

enga

gem

ent o

f ext

erna

l res

ourc

es.

Fi

nanc

ial r

epor

ts a

re c

onsi

dere

d by

the

MR

LGA

Boa

rd a

t eac

h m

eetin

g. T

he A

udite

d Fi

nanc

ial S

tate

men

ts fr

o 20

15-2

016

are

incl

uded

in A

ppen

dix

1 of

th

is re

port.

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

14

AC

KN

OW

LED

GE

ME

NT

S

MR

LGA

ackn

owle

dges

the

Con

stitu

ent C

ounc

il M

ayor

’s, E

lect

ed M

embe

rs, C

hief

Exe

cutiv

e O

ffice

rs a

nd s

taff

for t

he o

ngoi

ng s

uppo

rt of

the

regi

onal

ro

le o

f the

Ass

ocia

tion.

The

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n S

A ha

s co

ntin

ued

to p

rovi

de s

trong

sup

port

to th

e M

RLG

A an

d is

mem

bers

thro

ugho

ut th

e ye

ar. M

RLG

A ac

know

ledg

es th

e co

ntrib

utio

n of

SA

RO

C m

embe

rs, C

hief

Exe

cutiv

e O

ffice

r Mat

t Pin

nega

r and

the

man

y LG

A st

aff t

hat h

ave

supp

orte

d M

RLG

A th

roug

hout

the

year

.

The

Loca

l Gov

ernm

ent R

esea

rch

and

Dev

elop

men

t Sch

eme

fund

ing

has

enab

led

MR

LGA

to u

nder

take

a ra

nge

of a

dditi

onal

pro

ject

s th

roug

hout

the

year

, bot

h th

roug

h ad

ditio

nal R

esea

rch

and

Dev

elop

men

t Fun

d pr

ojec

ts a

nd a

lso

via

the

Reg

iona

l Cap

acity

Bui

ldin

g G

rant

s.

MR

LGA

enjo

ys a

clo

se w

orki

ng re

latio

nshi

p w

ith R

egio

nal D

evel

opm

ent A

ustra

lia M

urra

ylan

ds a

nd R

iver

land

and

SA

MD

B N

RM

Boa

rd m

embe

rs a

nd

staf

f.

Pet

er B

ond

Chi

ef E

xecu

tive

Offi

cer

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

ocal

Gov

ernm

ent A

ssoc

iatio

n

Aug

ust 2

016

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

15

App

endi

x 1

Aud

ited

Fina

ncia

l Sta

tem

ents

201

5 -1

6

Mur

rayl

ands

and

Riv

erla

nd L

GA

Annu

al R

epor

t 201

5-20

16 |

16

Murray and Mallee Local Government FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 June 2016

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Statement of Financial Performance 1

Statement of Financial Position 2

Statement of Changes in Members' Funds 3

Statement of Cash Flows 4

Notes to the Financial Statements 5

Statement by Members of the Committee 18


STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Note 2016 2015$ $

IncomeMBM LGA Contributions 2 130,837 144,410 Regional Enhancement Fund Grant 2 99,226 38,305 Interest Revenue 2 2,897 5,262

Total Revenue 232,960 187,977

Operating Expenses 3 (174,110) (148,456)

Surplus (deficit) for the year 58,850 39,521 Total Comprehensive Profit (Loss) 58,850 36,521

`

The accompanying Notes form part of these financial statements

1


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITIONAS AT 30 JUNE 2016

Note 2016 2015$ $

Assets

Current AssetsCash and Cash Equivalents 4 212,067 161,723 Trade and other receivables 5 3,639 7,872 Total Current Assets 215,706 169,595

Total Assets 215,706 169,595

Liabilities

Current LiabilitiesTrade and other payables 6 13,259 25,998 Total Current Liabilities 13,259 25,998

Total Liabilities 13,259 25,998

Net Assets 202,447 143,597

Member's FundsUnspent funds reserve 7 60,854 60,854 Accumulated surplus 8 141,593 82,743 Total Members Funds 202,447 143,597


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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN MEMBER FUNDSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Note

Accumulated

Surplus

Unspent

funds

reserve Total

$ $ $

2016

Balance at the beginning of the year 8 82,743 60,854 143,597 Surplus for the year 58,850 - 58,850

Balance at the end of year 141,593 60,854 202,447

2015

Balance at the beginning of the year 8 55,528 50,548 104,076 Surplus for the year 39,521 - 39,521 Transfers to(/from) accumulated surplus 7, 8 (10,306) 10,306 -

Balance at the end of year 84,743 60,854 143,597


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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Note 2016 2015$ $

Cash from operating activitiesReceipts from members 130,837 158,851 Receipts from grants 109,148 42,136 Interest received 2,896 5,262 Payments to suppliers (192,537) (159,530)

Net cash provided from operating activities 9 50,344 46,719

Net increase in cash held 50,344 46,719 Cash at beginning of financial year 161,723 115,004

Cash at end of financial year 4 212,067 161,723


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

Note 1: Statement of Significant Accounting Policies

(c) Income taxes The activities of the Association are exempt from taxation under the Income Tax Assessment Act1997.

The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Local Government Act (1999). The association is a not-for-profit entity for financial reporting purposes under Australian Accounting Standards.

Australian Accounting Standards set out accounting policies that the AASB has concluded would result in financial statements containing relevant and reliable information about transactions, events and conditions to which they apply. Material accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are presented below and have been consistently applied unless stated otherwise.

The financial statements, except for the cash flow information, have been prepared on an accruals basis and are based on historical costs, modified, where applicable, by the measurement at fair value of selected noncurrent assets, financial assets and financial liabilities. The amounts presented in the financial statements have been rounded to the nearest dollar.

The financial statements were authorised for issue on by the members of the committee.

(b) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits held at-call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bankoverdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities in the statement offinancial position.

(a) Comparatives When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current financial year.

Where the association has retrospectively applied an accounting policy, made a retrospective restatement or reclassified items in its financial statements, an additional statement of financial position as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period will be disclosed.

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(d) Goods and Services Tax (GST)Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where theamount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In thesecircumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part ofan item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the statement of financial position areshown inclusive of GST.

(e) Financial Instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the association commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted}.

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs except where the instruments classified "at fair value through profit or loss", in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately.

Classification and subsequent measurement

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effectiveinterest method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or aliability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.

Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of the difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term} of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying amount with a consequential recognition of income or expense in profit or loss.

The association does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being subject to the requirements of Accounting Standards specifically applicable to financial instruments.

(i) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments thatare not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised.

(ii) Financial liabilities

Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial liability is derecognised.

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(e) Financial Instruments

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions to the instrument. For financial assets, this is equivalent to the date that the association commits itself to either purchase or sell the asset (i.e. trade date accounting is adopted}.

Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs except where the instruments classified "at fair value through profit or loss", in which case transaction costs are expensed to profit or loss immediately.

Classification and subsequent measurement

Financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, amortised cost using the effectiveinterest method, or cost. Fair value represents the amount for which an asset could be exchanged or aliability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties. Where available, quoted prices in an active market are used to determine fair value. In other circumstances, valuation techniques are adopted.

Amortised cost is calculated as the amount at which the financial asset or financial liability is measured at initial recognition less principal repayments and any reduction for impairment, and adjusted for any cumulative amortisation of the difference between that initial amount and the maturity amount calculated using the effective interest method.

The effective interest method is used to allocate interest income or interest expense over the relevant period and is equivalent to the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts (including fees, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) over the expected life (or when this cannot be reliably predicted, the contractual term} of the financial instrument to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability. Revisions to expected future net cash flows will necessitate an adjustment to the carrying amount with a consequential recognition of income or expense in profit or loss.

The association does not designate any interests in subsidiaries, associates or joint venture entities as being subject to the requirements of Accounting Standards specifically applicable to financial instruments.

(i) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments thatare not quoted in an active market and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial asset is derecognised.

(ii) Financial liabilities

Non-derivative financial liabilities other than financial guarantees are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss through the amortisation process and when the financial liability is derecognised.

Impairment

At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a "loss event") that has occurred, which has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset(s).

In the case of available-for-sale financial assets, a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of the instrument is considered to constitute a loss event. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss immediately. Also, any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss at this point.

In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, loss events may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial re-organisation and changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible measures of recovery, if the management establishes that the carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that point the writing off amounts are charged to the allowance account or the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was previously recognised in the allowance accounts.

When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, the association recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the original terms as if the terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events that have occurred are duly considered.

Derecognition

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual right to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party, whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

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(f) Impairment of assets

At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is any indication that an asset may be impaired. The assessment will consider both external and internal sources of information. If such an indication exists, an impairment test is carried out on the asset by comparing the recoverable amount of that asset, being the higher of the asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value-in-use, to the asset's carrying amount. Any excess of the asset's carrying amount over its recoverable amount is immediately recognised in profit or loss.

Where the future economic benefits of the asset are not primarily dependent upon the asset's ability to generate net cash inflows and when the entity would, if deprived of the asset, replace its remaining future economic benefits, value in use is determined as the depreciated replacement cost of an asset where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the association estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.

Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is recognised against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that class of asset.

(g) Revenue

Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the association obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the association and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably.

If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. When grant revenue is received whereby the association incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt.

Revenue from membership subscriptions are recognised as income in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date. The stage of completion is determined by reference to the membership year.

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customer.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

Impairment

At the end of each reporting period, the association assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset has been impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets is deemed to be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events (a "loss event") that has occurred, which has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset(s).

In the case of available-for-sale financial assets, a significant or prolonged decline in the market value of the instrument is considered to constitute a loss event. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss immediately. Also, any cumulative decline in fair value previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified to profit or loss at this point.

In the case of financial assets carried at amortised cost, loss events may include indications that the debtors or a group of debtors is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest or principal payments, indications that they will enter bankruptcy or other financial re-organisation and changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlate with defaults.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost (including loans and receivables), a separate allowance account is used to reduce the carrying amount of financial assets impaired by credit losses. After having taken all possible measures of recovery, if the management establishes that the carrying amount cannot be recovered by any means, at that point the writing off amounts are charged to the allowance account or the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly if no impairment amount was previously recognised in the allowance accounts.

When the terms of financial assets that would otherwise have been past due or impaired have been renegotiated, the association recognises the impairment for such financial assets by taking into account the original terms as if the terms have not been renegotiated so that the loss events that have occurred are duly considered.

Derecognition

Financial assets are derecognised where the contractual right to receipt of cash flows expires or the asset is transferred to another party, whereby the entity no longer has any significant continuing involvement in the risks and benefits associated with the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised where the related obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability extinguished or transferred to another party and the fair value of consideration paid, including the transfer of non-cash assets or liabilities assumed, is recognised in profit or loss.

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Where an impairment loss on a revalued asset is identified, this is recognised against the revaluation surplus in respect of the same class of asset to the extent that the impairment loss does not exceed the amount in the revaluation surplus for that class of asset.

(g) Revenue

Non-reciprocal grant revenue is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income when the association obtains control of the grant and it is probable that the economic benefits gained from the grant will flow to the association and the amount of the grant can be measured reliably.

If conditions are attached to the grant which must be satisfied before it is eligible to receive the contribution, the recognition of the grant as revenue will be deferred until those conditions are satisfied. When grant revenue is received whereby the association incurs an obligation to deliver economic value directly back to the contributor, this is considered a reciprocal transaction and the grant revenue is recognised in the statement of financial position as a liability until the service has been delivered to the contributor, otherwise the grant is recognised as income on receipt.

Revenue from membership subscriptions are recognised as income in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date. The stage of completion is determined by reference to the membership year.

Revenue from the rendering of a service is recognised upon the delivery of the service to the customer.

Interest revenue is recognised using the effective interest method, which for floating rate financial assets is the rate inherent in the instrument.

All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).

(h) Trade and other payables

Accounts payable and other payables represent the liability outstanding at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association during the reporting period that remain unpaid. The balance is recognised as a current liability with the amounts normally paid within 30 days of recognition of the liability.

(i) Trade and other receivables

These include amounts due from ATO and accrued interest on deposits in financial institutions. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.

Accounts receivable are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment.

(j) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments

Key estimates

(i) Impairment - general

The association assesses impairment at the end of each reporting period by evaluation of conditions and events specific to the association that may be indicative of impairment triggers. Recoverable amounts of relevant assets are reassessed using value-in-use calculations which incorporate various key assumptions.

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Note 2: Revenue 2016 2015$ $

MBM LGA ContributionsBerri Barmera 20,150 22,239Coorong District Council 13,345 14,730DC of Karoonda East Murray 7,065 7,798DC of Loxton Waikerie 21,326 23,538Mid Murray Council 15,962 17,618The Rural City of Murray Bridge 26,690 29,459DC of Renmark Paringa 17,924 19,784Southern Mallee DC 8,375 9,244

130,837 144,410

Other ContributionsLocal Government Association of SA 49,226 38,305 Out Reach Program Income 50,000 -

99,226 38,305

Interest Revenue 2,897 5,262

Total Revenue 232,960 187,977

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Note 3: Other Operating Expenses 2016 2015$ $

Accounting software 545 578 Audit fees 3,000 5,563 Consultancy and contractors - 33,115 Executive officer contract services 109,093 96,235 Insurance 5,602 5,476 LGA outreach project 25,000 - Meeting expenses 3,255 1,168 Murraylands regional collaboration project 20,440 - President's travelling allowance 1,950 3,750 SAROC regional meeting costs 2,492 261 Sundry expenses 2,733 2,310

174,110 148,456

Note 4: Cash and cash equivalents 2016 2015$ $

Cash on hand 100 100 Cash at bank 63,442 994 LGFA Investment 148,525 160,629

212,067 161,723

Note 5: Trade and other receivables 2016 2015$ $

GST receivable (net) 3,639 7,872

Note 6: Trade and other Payables 2016 2015$ $

Payables 1,268 - Accruals 11,991 25,998

13,259 25,998

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Note 7: Unspent Funds Reserve

2016 2015Discretionary project $ $Balance brought forward 8,226 226 Transfer from accumulated surplus - 8,000 Project funds not expended at year end 8,226 8,226

Legal Charter ReviewBalance brought forward 6,035 4,768 Transfer from accumulated surplus - 1,300 Professional fees - - Fees and charges - (33) Project funds not expended at year end 6,035 6,035

2030 Transport Plan ProjectBalance brought forward - 14,100 Transfer from accumulated surplus - - Consultancy - - Transfer to Review of Regional Transport Strategy Plan Project - (14,100) Project funds not expended at year end - -

Regional Public Health PlanBalance brought forward 500 500 Transfer from accumulated surplus - - Consultancy - - Project funds not expended at year end 500 500

Riverland Resource Sharing ProjectBalance brought forward 13,500 13,500 Transfer from Shared Resource Cluster project and Council Improvement Project - -

Project funds not expended at year end 13,500 13,500

Murraylands Resource Sharing Project

Balance brought forward 16,154 16,154 Transfer from Shared Resource Cluster project and Council Improvement Project - -

- - Project funds not expended at year end 16,154 16,154

The unexpended funds reserve represent funds set aside for the future use on projects manage by the association

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2016 2015

Annual Priorities project $ $

Balance brought forward 1,300 1,300

Project funds not expended at year end 1,300 1,300

Succession Planning Consultancy ProjectBalance brought forward 13,790 - Transfer from accumulated surplus - 20,000 Consultancy - (6,210) Project funds not expended at year end 13,790 13,790

Review of Regional Transport Strategy ProjectBalance Brought forward 5,574 Transfer from 2030 Transport Plan Project - 14,100 Transfer from accumulated surplus - 13,120 Consultancy - (21,646) Project funds not expended at year end 5,574 5,574

Transport Strategy ProjectBalance Brought forward (4,225) - Consultancy - (4,225) Transfer from accumulated surplus - - Project funds not expended at year end (4,225) (4,225)

Total unspent funds reserves 60,854 60,854

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Note 8: Accumulated Surplus 2016 2015

$ $Opening Balance 82,743 53,528 Surplus for the year 58,850 39,521 Net transfers (to)/from reserves:

Discretionary Project - (8,000) Legal Charter Review - (1,267) 2030 Transport Plan - - Regional Public Health Plan - - Succession Planning Consultancy Project - (13,790) Review of Regional Transport Strategy Project - 8,526 Transport strategy project - 4,225

Net Transfers (to)/from reserves - (10,306)

Balance at year end 141,593 82,743

2016 2015

$ $Net surplus for the year 58,850 12,712 Changes in assets and liabilities - - (Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables 4,233 1 Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables (12,739) 12,127

50,344 24,840

Note 9: Reconciliation of cash flow from operations with surplus for year

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Note 10: Financial Instruments

Categorisation of Financial instruments

Carrying Amount Fair Value

Carrying Amount Fair Value

$ $ $ $Trade and other Payables 6 13,259 13,259 25,998 25,998 Total Financial liabilities 13,259 13,259 25,998 25,998 Financial AssetsCash and cash equivalents 4 212,067 212,067 161,723 161,723 Total Financial Assets 212,067 212,067 161,723 161,723

I. Credit Risk

There is no collateral held by the association securing trade and other receivables.

ii. Liquidity Risk

No assets have been pledged as security for any liabilities.

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted including the criteria for the recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised with respect to each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 1 Summary of Significant Account Policies.

2016 2015

NoteFinancial liabilities

Credit risk is managed through maintaining procedures to regularly monitor the financial stability of customers and counterparties and by investing surplus funds in financial institutions that maintain a high credit rating.

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that the association might accounting difficulty in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities. The association manages this risk by preparing and monitoring budgets, only investing surplus cash with major financial institutions and proactively monitoring the recovery of unpaid debts.

Receivable and payable amounts disclosed exclude amounts relating to statutory receivables and payables.

The fair values disclosed in the table above have been base don cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables short term instruments in a nature whose carrying value is equal to fair value.

Exposure to credit risk relating to financial assets arises from the potential non-performance by counterparties of contract obligation that could lead to a financial loss to the association.

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iii. Market Risk

Carrying Value

% Weighted Average

Interest rateCarrying

Value

$ $ $Trade and other Payables 13,259 0% 25,998 Financial AssetsCash at bank 63,442 0% 994 LGFA Investment 148,525 1.8% 160,629 Cash on hand 100 0% 100

2015

% Weighted Average Interest rate

$

Note 11: Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

At 30 June 2016, the association is unaware of any liability, contingent or otherwise, which has not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

Note 12: Capital Commitments

At 30 June 2016, the association is unaware of any capital or leasing commitments which have not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

Note 13: Events after the end of the reporting period

Since the reporting date, there have been no events that would materially impact on the contents of this report.

Note 14: Economic Dependence

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association is dependent on the Local Councils within its jurisdiction and other funding bodies for the majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report, the Committee believe that the Local Councils and other bodies will continue to fund the Association.

Note 15: Capital Management

The Committee controls the capital of the entity to ensure that adequate cash flows are generated to fund its programs and that returns from investments are maximised within tolerable risk parameters. The Committee ensures that the overall risk management strategy is in line with this objective. The committee operates under policies approved by the board. Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board on a regular basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements. The entity's capital consists of financial liabilities, supported by financial assets. There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by the Committee to control the capital of the entity since the previous year.

Note 16: Association Details

The registered office of the association and principal place of business is;

Murray and Mallee Local Government AssociationPO Box 236 Victor Harbor SA 5211

Exposure to interest rate risk arises on financial liabilities recognised at the end of the reporting period whereby a future change in interest rates will affect future cash flows.

0.00%

0.00%1.80%0.00%

2016

Financial liabilities

The following table illustrates sensitives to the association's exposure to changes in interest rates.

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Note 11: Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets

At 30 June 2016, the association is unaware of any liability, contingent or otherwise, which has not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

Note 12: Capital Commitments

At 30 June 2016, the association is unaware of any capital or leasing commitments which have not already been recorded elsewhere in this financial report.

Note 13: Events after the end of the reporting period

Since the reporting date, there have been no events that would materially impact on the contents of this report.

Note 14: Economic Dependence

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association is dependent on the Local Councils within its jurisdiction and other funding bodies for the majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report, the Committee believe that the Local Councils and other bodies will continue to fund the Association.

Note 15: Capital Management

The Committee controls the capital of the entity to ensure that adequate cash flows are generated to fund its programs and that returns from investments are maximised within tolerable risk parameters. The Committee ensures that the overall risk management strategy is in line with this objective. The committee operates under policies approved by the board. Risk management policies are approved and reviewed by the board on a regular basis. These include credit risk policies and future cash flow requirements. The entity's capital consists of financial liabilities, supported by financial assets. There have been no changes to the strategy adopted by the Committee to control the capital of the entity since the previous year.

Note 16: Association Details

The registered office of the association and principal place of business is;

Murray and Mallee Local Government AssociationPO Box 236 Victor Harbor SA 5211

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STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEEFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

1.

2.

Name: Name: Position: Position: Date: Date:

In the opinion of the committee, the Financial Statements comprising of the Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Changes in Members' Funds, Statement of Cash Flows and Notes to the Financial Statements:

The Committee is responsible for the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the accounting records and the disclosure of all material and relevant information.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

Presents a true and fair view of the financial position of Murray and Mallee Local Government Association as at 30 June 2016 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that Murray and Mallee Local Government Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

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Mayor Dave Burgess

President MRLGA

21 October 2016

Peter Bond

CEO MRLGA

21 October 2016