campbelltown city council local government elections candidate briefing session 3 september 2014...

Campbelltown City Council

Local Government ElectionsCandidate Briefing Session

3 September 2014

Presented by

Lyn Townsend, Manager Governance & Communications


Topics for Discussion About Campbelltown Introduction to Local Government Roles & Functions of Council Role of Elected Members Role of the CEO & Staff What if I am Elected?


About Campbelltown Established as District Council on 2 March 1868 Proclaimed a City on 6 May 1960 Estimated population (at 30 June 2013) was 50,893

Further demographic information available at:http://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/profile

http://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/profile


About Campbelltown Annual Budget - $37.5m Area covered by the City - 24.35 square km Length of roads under Council’s care & control - 278 km Features:

Thorndon Park Wadmore Park / Pulyonna WirraGums ReserveRiver Torrens Linear ParkLochiel Park


Services Provided Administration Building

and Hall Maintenance Asset Management-

Footpaths Asset Management-Road

Transport Asset Management-

Stormwater Cemeteries Community Engagement Community Transport Corporate and

Community Services Management

Customer and Community Services

Depot Operations Economic Development

Elected Members and Civic Functions

Environmental Control and Public Order

Environmental Health Environmental

Management Executive Services Finance Governance and

Communications Information Services Infrastructure Services

Management Leisure Services Library Services

Organisational Development

Parks and Reserves Policy Planning and

Development Assessment

Services for Older People Sport and Recreation

Facilities Street Lighting Tree Maintenance and

Replacement Urban Planning and

Leisure Services Management

Waste Management Youth Development


Introduction to Local Government

3 spheres of Government:Federal – powers are outlined in the ConstitutionState – derives its powers from the Federal & State Constitutions

Local – State Government sets out the legal framework for Councils


Introduction to Local Government In South Australia:

69 Councils, each is an independent body Some have Mayors, some have ChairpersonsKnown as the sphere of government closest to the people, its primary source of income is rate revenue

More than $1 billion per annum spent on a range of essential services and maintaining $8.5 billion worth of local community infrastructure


Introduction to Local Government About Campbelltown:

Positions available at the election:

Mayor

2 Ward Councillors Gorge Ward

2 Ward Councillors Hectorville Ward

2 Ward Councillors Newton Ward

2 Ward Councillors River Ward

2 Ward Councillors Woodforde Ward


Roles & Functions of Council Being a representative, informed and responsible

decision-maker in the interests of its community. Participating in public policy development and

planning activities with the other spheres of Government.

Providing and coordinating services and facilities that benefit its area, ratepayers, residents and visitors.

Developing its community and resources in a socially acceptable and sustainable manner.


Providing for the well-being and interests of individual and groups within its community.

Representing the interests of its community. Enhancing, protecting and conserving the environment. Regulating local activities such as building, keeping

animals, parking and public health.

Roles & Functions of Council


Section 58 of Local Government Act 1999 states that it is the Mayor’s role to:Preside at meetings of the CouncilProvide advice, if required, to the Chief Executive Officer between

Council meetings on the implementation of a Council decisionAct as the principal spokesperson of the CouncilExercise other functions of the Council as the Council determinesCarry out the civic and ceremonial duties of the office of principal

member

The Mayor’s Role


Member of the governing body Elected Members individually have no legal role or

decision making power It is an Elected Member’s role to:

1. Represent the interests of residents and ratepayers

2. Provide community leadership and guidance

3. Facilitate communication between the community and the Council

Role of Elected Members


Participate in the deliberations and civic activities of the Council

Review Council's objectives and policies Review Council's resource allocation, expenditure, and

the efficiency and effectiveness of its service delivery



In practice this means:Participate in Council meetings, conducted twice per month, in

accordance with the formal meeting proceduresParticipate in Council Committees and/or Development Assessment

PanelObjectively analyse reports presented to CouncilPresent arguments and constructively debate matters before making

informed decisions on behalf of the whole community



Contribute to guiding Council’s strategic directions and governance Adopting policies and budgets to provide a framework for the provision

of services and programs Elected Members have no direct authority over an employee of the

Council with respect to the way in which the employee performs his or her duties

The Code of Conduct for Elected Members (a mandated legislative requirement applying to all SA Councils) provides guidance regarding expectations of behaviour



The CEO is responsible for all operational matters, staff matters and for ensuring that Council’s plans, policies and decisions are implemented

The CEO’s role is outlined in Section 99 of the Local Government Act The CEO has specific responsibility for Staff management The CEO and Staff:

Provide advice and guidance of a professional, technical or social nature Assist Elected Members in the policy and decision making process Action the business of Council on behalf of the elected body Provide effective management of Council’s resources and services Operate within the policies of Council

Role of the CEO & Staff


First CEO’s Briefing Session at 6pm on Tuesday 18 November 2014

Leading Campbelltown – Residential Training Program at Serafino, McLaren Vale on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 November

The first Council meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 2 December 2014

First Meetings


4 year termCouncil meetings (1st & 3rd Tuesday per month) except JanuaryDevelopment Assessment Panel (1st & 3rd Tuesday per month)

except JanuaryCommittees (mostly quarterly meeting schedules)Monthly CEO Briefing Sessions (2nd Monday each month)

Responsibility for:

What if I am elected?

Financial Management Legislative compliance

Asset Management Service provision


Formal and informal duties of Elected Members can be a high commitment.

Additional to Council / Committee meetings:There are civic activities and community events to attendCommunity members may ask for assistanceMembers may be appointed by Council to external bodiesTraining sessions and LGA meetings



Voluntary position with a legislated allowance From 2 December 2014, the regulated allowance will be:

Ward Councillor $15,900Deputy Mayor $19,875Mayor $63,600

A member may decline to accept payment or part payment of their allowance

Chairperson’s allowance (prescribed or sitting fee) Members may claim expenses and support in line with

Council’s Elected Members Allowances’ and Support Policy



Legal Responsibilities:Code of ConductRegister of InterestsConflict of InterestCivil liability protection for Members



Campaign Donation Returns Must be completed by all candidates (whether elected

or not) and returned to the CEO within 30 days of conclusion of the election

Voters Roll Election Signs

Nominations close at 12 noon, Tuesday 16 September 2014

Other Matters


Contact details: Council www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au

Lyn Townsend [email protected] or 8366 9234Jan Franklin [email protected] or 8366 9239

Electoral Commission of SAwww.ecsa.sa.gov.au or telephone 1300 655 232

Local Government Association of South Australiawww.lga.sa.gov.au or telephone 8224 2000

Questions

http://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.ecsa.sa.gov.au/

http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/

campbelltown city council local government elections candidate briefing session 3 september 2014...

Documents

campbelltown introduction

ward councillorsriver

ward councillorsnewton

ward councillorsgorge

district council

spheres of government

campbelltown annual

range of essential services