November Council Meeting news bites
Published on 08 November 2021
November Council Meeting news bites
Northern Grampians Shire Council held its council meeting on Monday, 8 November 2021 via Teams at 12:30pm and resolved a number of matters including:
Stawell and St Arnaud Recreation Advisory Groups Terms of Reference
Council approved the new terms of reference for Stawell and St Arnaud Recreation Advisory Groups. The terms align with Council’s Activate 2020-30 Strategy to collaborate, activate and create quality places and spaces and encourage community cohesion through sport and active recreation. They aim to facilitate an environment post pandemic that enables sporting clubs to build their capacity and thrive.
Grant Funding and Complaints Policies
Council resolved to adopt the Grant Funding Policy and the Complaints Policy.
The Grant Funding Policy has been reviewed to align with the Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan 2021-31, the Council Plan 2021-25 and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-25 and reflects the recent change in Council’s organisation structure.
The Complaints Policy has been developed in response to the Local Government Act 2020 requirements and incorporates recommendations outlined in the Ombudsman’s Council and Complaints – A good practice guide Edition 2. The Complaints Policy aims to treat all complaints fairly and objectively in an evidence-based manner using a customer request system to maintain a log. A positive organisational culture and staff training will provide a clear and consistent complaints process and experience for members of the public.
Wimmera Development Association Memorandum of Understanding
Council endorsed the proposed Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to Wimmera Development Association’s change of entity and noted the timeline and process to transition to this new structure. Council also noted the draft constitution for the Wimmera Development Association.
Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-25
Council adopted the Domestic Animal Plan (DAMP) 2021-25. The DAMP will act as a roadmap for all animal management services for the next four years inclusive of officer training, animal registration, problem animals and restricted breeds, euthanasia and domestic animal businesses.
Gambetta Road Named
Council agreed to name the unnamed road off the Stawell-Donald Road, Stawell as Gambetta Road in honour of early pioneer and vigneron, Mr Peter Gambetta.
Outcome of Closed Council Section
Council considered the performance and remuneration of Northern Grampians Shire Council CEO Ms Liana Thompson in camera and set revised key performance indicators.
Livestream link: https://youtu.be/CyVKm_D-lNI