CHIEF EXECUTIVE KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Legal and statutory compliances are met, particularly related to asset infrastructure.

  • The Annual Compliance Return demonstrates a very high level of compliance across all areas of the assessment.
  • Local Laws are reviewed in accordance with legislation by 30 June 2024.
  • All public Registers are current and accessible on the Shire website.
  • Council Policies are reviewed and updated to effectively guide Council decision making.
  • Building and construction activities of the Shire are performed under the relevant Australian Standards / Codes.

 

Ensure effective financial management, including internal controls, throughout the organisation.

  • Implement and undertake an Internal Audit program which focuses on Shire activities outside of financial management.
  • Ensure the Corporate Business Plan is relevant and useful in assessing revenue capacity, allocating resources and determining the financial priorities in the annual budget process.
  • Budgeted capital works are delivered to an acceptable standard and, where practicable, on time and within budget.
  • Undertake the legislated Financial Management Review and Risk Management Review by 31 December 2023.

 

Under delegation from Council, represent the objectives of Council with relevant stakeholders.

  • Implement a District Growth Strategy by 30 June 2024.
  • Implement a Local Planning Strategy by 30 June 2024.
  • Regularly meet with parliamentary representatives.
  • Regularly meet with local business owners and industry groups.

 

Provide strategic direction and leadership within the organisation in delivering a high level of service to the community and Council, in accordance with corporate business objectives.

  • Be approachable and available to discuss relevant issues with Council Members on a “one on one” basis.
  • Implement a Customer Service Charter applicable to the community and Council Members and provide Council Members with a strategic briefing on the survey outcomes and proposed strategic response.
  • Demonstrate evidence of staff training and development programs and activities undertaken.
  • Implement a regular Staff Satisfaction Survey and provide Council Members with a strategic briefing on the survey outcomes and proposed strategic response.

 

Ensure the development and maintenance of sound communication and effective relationships between the Shire, Community Groups, regional Local Governments, as well as State and Federal Government Departments.

  • Be approachable and available to discuss relevant issues with community members and regularly meet with Community Groups.
  • Regularly meet with neighbouring Local Governments and State and Federal Government Departments.