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District Council

of

Karoonda East Murray

Annual Report 2013-2014

District Council of Karoonda East Murray 2013-2014 Annual Report

Contents

Mayoral Report ........................................................................................................................... 4

Chief Executive Officer’s Report ................................................................................................. 5

Community Services Report........................................................................................................ 9

Corporate Services Report .......................................................................................................... 9

Engineering & Works Report .................................................................................................... 10

Audit Committee Report ........................................................................................................... 11

Organisational Structure ........................................................................................................... 12

Elected Members ...................................................................................................................... 13

Training & Development for Members of Council ................................................................. 14

Internal Review of Council Actions ........................................................................................ 14

Senior Executive Officer – Allowances as part of Salary Package ......................................... 14

Competitive Tendering .......................................................................................................... 14

Rate Rebates.......................................................................................................................... 15

Application of Competition Policies ....................................................................................... 15

List of Documents .................................................................................................................. 15

Freedom of Information Statement ......................................................................................... 16

DCKEM Annual Financial Statements 2013-14 ......................................................................... 19

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Annual Report 2013-2014 ...................... 56

Murray Mallee Community Transport Scheme Annual Report 2013-14 ................................. 57


This Report provides an overview of the operations of the

District Council of Karoonda East Murray for the period

1 July, 2013 to 30 June, 2014.


Mayoral Report Dry land farming continues to be the main industry for our council area, always has

been and probably always will be. The farmers continue to adapt to and manage

change, be it climate or just a changing world with which to trade.

There continues to be a cloud hanging over the future of our train services. If the trains

ever do stop, harvest time on the Karoonda Highway will become rather hectic. Time

will tell.

The sealed road heading from Karoonda to Bowhill is progressing well and requires just

one more round of Special Local Road funding to allow completion in 2015.

This particular road project takes up about one third of the total years labour and

resources, so after completion, council will be able to achieve more work on

maintenance of the ever challenging unsealed road network.

This community has seen some sporting clubs wind up, but there still is a credible range

of sport played covering winter and summer.

The Mannum Medical Practice continues to provide a GP service for Karoonda and

our community values this service and is very grateful.

We continue to acknowledge ‘Remembrance Day’ and ‘ANZAC Day’ with high

expectations for a special 100 year ANZAC Service next year. At this year’s ANZAC

Service, Mr Mervyn Size was recognised by the State RSL for his many years of service

on ANZAC and Remembrance Days throughout the district. He has played the ‘Last

Post’ and ‘Reveille’ at these services for 52 years.

Murray Zircon mineral sands mining continues to regularly export product along the

Karoonda Highway regardless of very low world prices.

‘Australia Day’ celebrations continue to be popular. Congratulations to those who

were recognised.

Our community is well served by a broad range of volunteers. The Ambulance crews

make a huge commitment locally and this last summer required an extraordinary work

load for our local CFS members. The eastern side of our council area including the

conservation parks had significant fire losses.

Thank you to the Elected Members and Council staff for another year of dedicated

service.

Kevin J. Burdett

Mayor, J.P.


Chief Executive Officer’s Report The Annual Report continues to provide opportunity to reflect upon the previous

twelve months and reflect upon the direction of local government. It outlines the

organisation’s activities and achievements during the past financial year.

In accordance with Sect. 131 of the Local Government Act the report contains

statutory information including financial statements and the work undertaken by the

District Council of Karoonda East Murray.

Meetings of Council

Council meets on every second Tuesday of each month at 9.00 a.m. and continues to

meet annually in September at the East Murray Community Centre.

The District Council of Karoonda East Murray has always been committed to the

principle of open and accountable government.

Under Sections 90 and 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council may consider

matters in confidence.

During 2013/2014 there were no occasions whereby Council exercised the

confidentiality provisions as disclosure of such information would involve the personal

affairs of an individual.

Regular Meetings - Mining Consultative Group

Regular meetings continue to be held by the Group and this provides ongoing

dialogue between all stakeholders. The Department of State Development (formerly

Dept. of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources & Energy) as the regulator

continued to closely monitor Murray Zircon’s operations.

Payment of Council Rates

Council continued the practice of offering a 5% discount on full payment of rates by

the first quarter and continues to be well received by the ratepayers of the area.

Pursuant to Sect. 123 of the Local Government Act the District Council of Karoonda

East Murray continues to produce an annual business plan and a budget. The annual

business plan also included a summary version which was included with the first

Quarter Rate Notices sent to ratepayers.

Representation Quota

In accordance with Schedule 4 Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1999 Council is

required to publish Council’s own representation quota with that of similar Councils.

The definition of a representation quota for this purpose has been changed to

incorporate all Council Members including Mayors. This comparison is for Councils

classified as Rural Agricultural Small.


Council Electors Members

(Inc. Mayor)

Mayor or

Chair

Representation

Quota Wards

Cleve 1,269 8 C 158 0

Elliston 739 8 C 92 0

Flinders Ranges 1,234 9 M 137 0

Franklin Harbour 951 6 C 158 0

Karoonda East Murray 783 7 M 111 0

Kimba 803 7 C 114 0

Wudinna 904 7 C 129 0

Orroroo/ Carrieton 704 7 C 100 0

Robe 1,084 7 M 154 0

Streaky Bay 1,492 8 C 186 2

** Source – Provided by LGA 29/7/2014

Council Contributions to the Community

There was a positive response the 2013/14 Grants call which was considered by

Council at the October 2013 Council meeting.

Organisation Purpose Amount

Bowhill Progress Association Light Tower Upgrade 1,500

Karoonda CFS Retainer Wall & Garden 2,000

Karoonda District Bowling Club Ride on Lawnmower 2,550

Karoonda Development Group Young Families Support 3,500

Karoonda & Dist. F/B Club Blow Before You Go 1,500

Wynarka Recreation Committee Clubrooms Improvements 5,000

Ongoing donations were made to both the East Murray Area School and Karoonda

Area School. This was to support Young Leader’s Day, Presentation Nights, School

Community Pools, SAPSASA and the Karoonda Area School Recycling Project.

Financial contributions were also made to the Karoonda & District Bowling Club,

Karoonda Courts Committee, Mantung Hall Committee, Perponda Sports Club Inc.

and Sandalwood Recreation Association.

Work Health & Safety

Meetings of the Human Resources Committee continued with regular reviews and

update of the Work Health & Safety Program and associated policies and procedures.

Council has continued to maintain a good health and safety record and this is

reflected in Council’s premium payments. With the assistance of the Local

Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme Council Staff undertook the

Total Implementation Program for WH & S with a focus on the assessment of risks

associated with tasks. This proved to be a very valuable exercise.

Risk Management assessment continued along with identification of hazards and

means of dealing with those hazards continue to be a part of Council’s overall focus.


Information Technology

Information technology continues to play an integral role in the operations of Council.

All Elected Members were provided with tablets and resulted in members being

provided with electronic copies of agendas and minutes. These have been well

received and have reduced the cost of providing hard copies. Council also

established a Facebook Page with associated policies. A review of maintaining the

Facebook was carried out in April, 2014 and has been positively received. It was

resolved that Council continue to have a Facebook Page.

Building and Planning Services

Council continued to utilise the services of Penhall Planning Consultants.

Environmental Health & General Inspector

Southern Mallee District Council via their Manager, Environmental & Planning, Harc

Wordsworth provided both services to the District Council of Karoonda East Murray

and has proven to be a very successful arrangement. The services have included not

only inspections but also presentations to the Community on safe food handling.

Community, Culture, Development & Leisure

Volunteers

In acknowledging the value of volunteers to the area a Volunteer Recognition Policy

was adopted by Council in April, 2014. It was also resolved that Council sponsor a

Sunday lunch for both CFS and SA Ambulance volunteers.

Community Gym

As a result of a carry forward with a budget allocation of $20,000 further improvements

were made to the gym at Karoonda Golf Clubrooms. This included both equipment

and rubberised floor covering. Council was also successful in obtaining a grant to add

on a veranda to the southern side of the building as well as pave the area

underneath.

Local Government Stimulus Program

An application was made for three projects under this State Government subsidised

program. Of the three projects submitted the two successful programs were two new

caravan park cabins (replacing the existing) and painting of community buildings.

Financial Management

Council continues to meet the requirements of the Local Government (Financial

Management and Rating) Amendment Bill 2005. An Investment Policy and Prudential

Management Policy were two new policies which were adopted by Council

Community Land

Council has met the requirements of the Local Government Act under Division 3 of the

Local Government Act.

National Competition Policy

Council had no significant business undertakings as defined under the Clause 7

Statement of the Competition Principles Agreement.


Freedom of Information

There was one request received for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014 made

under the Freedom of Information Act.

Public Access to Council and Committee meetings

In accordance with Sect. 90(2) of the Local Government Act concerning meetings to

be held in public except in special circumstances nil orders were made under that

subsection in the financial year.

Minutes of Council and Committee meetings and release of documents

In accordance with Sect. 91(7) of the Local Government Act nil orders were made

under that subsection in the financial year.

Peter Smithson, Dip. H.R., L.G., J.P.


Community Services Report On 26 January 2014 Australia Day was on a Sunday. An Ecumenical Church Service

organised by the Karoonda Ecumenical Council was held in the morning which was

then followed by the Australia Day Presentations. Having previously registered for the

Australia Day Ambassador Program Council was fortunate in having David Malinda,

agricultural scientist and educator. Again the event was a great success.

The award winners for this year were-:

Young Citizen of the Year Award – Marissa Redden

Citizen of the Year Award – Joyce Weir

Event of the Year Award – Karoonda Anzac Day Service 2013

As has been the tradition the Karoonda & District Bowling Club ran a successful bowls

tournament following the Australia Day Luncheon.

Karoonda Memorabilia Building

Included in the budget is provision for a memorabilia building. It is envisaged the

building would be designed to include a reception area with office and work space,

display and computer area and have table and chairs for personal research.

Approval was granted to call for selective tenders to assist Council with the proposed

building. This to include possible sites and estimate of costs along with a design. An

Advisory Group was also formed to meet with the Consultant to provide further

assistance to the Consultant.

Public Weighbridge

To assist the progress of the project Council called for a consultant who had expertise

in the area of weighbridges. A public meeting to provide an update on the proposed

public weighbridge at Karoonda was held on 23 June, 2014 with twenty four people in

attendance. There was discussion on the legal requirements of a public weighbridge

an there is a demand for a weighbridge as a result of more off farm sales. It was

acknowledged that the weighbridge would be a service to the Community. The

meeting agreed that there be community representatives who would meet with the

consultant to provide the local perspective.

Corporate Services Report Rate revenue raised for this financial year was $1,039,153 after an increase of 1.51% in

the capital valuations. A rate increase of 5% was applied. The CWMS rate was raised

from $275 to $300 for an occupied allotment and from $250 per vacant allotment to

$275. The minimum rate was increased from $170 to $180.


Engineering & Works Report The Works Program is Council’s major area of expenditure.

Unsealed Roads Construction –

Evans Road, Jolly Road, Perponda Road, Walker Flat Road

New Road Sealing Work

Six kilometres on the Karoonda to Bowhill Road which was again funded under the

Special Local Roads Program with one more year of funding required to complete the

project. Work required on this section was extensive with both relocation of services

and also major road re-alignments.

Reseal Work

Morrell Road (Shared with Mid Murray), Peake Street & Karoonda Terrace, Karoonda

Raising and crushing of rubble

Efficiencies continue to made with the used of crushed rock and Council resolved to

enter in to a further three year contract upon the expiry of the existing contract.

Railway Terrace Upgrade

Minor landscaping took place on the southern side of Railway Terrace between West

Terrace and Bodey Street. It was resolved to seal the parking area with hot mix in lieu

of a two coat seal as a result heavy transport utilising the area. The finally seal was

deferred into the following year owing to weather conditions.

Stormwater Construction

Further upgrade in Karoonda on North Terrace from West Terrace to Bodey Street.

10 Year Plant Replacement Schedule

Council’s 10 year Plant Replacement Schedule continues to be reviewed on a regular

basis. Items purchased in 2013/14 included two graders, a passenger vehicle and

front end loader.

Minor plant included a replacement front deck mower and the purchase of a second

hand skid steer.

Footpaths

There was an upgrade of the footpath on the southern side of Peake Street between

East Terrace and Angas Street, Karoonda.

Waste Management

Council continues to maintain its position of retaining the Waste Depot at Karoonda

and further developed the site with the provision of a portable toilet. Recyclables

were collected and following the collection being carried out by the Lions Club of

Karoonda & District the Club advised that owing to resources it could no longer

continue to supply the service. The service was then outsourced.


Audit Committee Report This report provides a summary of the District Council of Karoonda East Murray Audit

Committee’s activities undertaken and recommendations made during the 2013/14 financial

year. The Committee had a busy year with a total four meetings held.

Date No. of Members Attending

19 September 2013 4

18 October 2013 3

19 March 2014 4

28 May 2014 3

Committee Member No. of Meetings Attended

Mayor K.J. Burdett 4

Councillor C.H. Zadow – Presiding Member 4

Councillor M.N. Size 4

Mr. K. Lynch – Independent Member 2

Audit Committee Activities

The following table sets out the main activities addressed by the Audit Committee during

2013/14.

Main Activities Comment/Status Recommendations to

Council

Reviewed 2012/2013 Annual

Financial Statements

Comprehensively reviewed by the

Audit Committee

Adopted by Council

Budget and Actual comparisons

to 30 June 2013 reviewed

Reviewed with no changes Adopted by Council

Monthly Budget Reporting &

Quarterly Budget Review

New Financial Reporting formats

including budget performance

Adopted by Council

Financial Sustainability Focus on financial sustainability and

definition

Adopted by Council

Audit Committee Program 2013-

2015 reviewed and updated

Program reviewed and updated Adopted by Council

Policy review Procurement and Disposal of Land

and Assets

Adopted by Council

Draft & Final 2014/15 Budgets Reviewed with noted changes

because of alteration to FAG funds

Adopted by Council

Overdraft Facility & Reserve

Funds

Approval of use of funds and facility Adopted by Council

Retirement Village Accounting Draft provided and being developed

New policies Investment Policy & Prudential

Management Policy

Adopted by Council

Internal Controls Ongoing addressing 158 core controls

The Audit Committee continues to work well together with ongoing improvements which have

included the Audit Committee Program and revised Annual Report format.

I again extend my thanks to all members of the Committee for their co-operation and support

in what has been both a busy and productive year for the Committee.

Also my thanks to the senior staff for providing secretarial and administrative support to the

Committee and the input of the newly appointed Manager, Corporate Services.

Cr C H Zadow

Presiding Officer

Deputy Mayor

District Council of Karoonda East Murray Audit Committee


Organisational Structure

Engineering & Works

Townsperson

Parks, Gardens, Ovals,

Streets, Houses, Halls,

Dog Control

Construction & Maintenance

Construction, Maintenance, Depots

Works Manager

Grants Officer Administration Officer

Manager Corporate Services

Administration

Fire Prevention Officer

Environment & Planning

Environmental Health

General Inspector

Chief Executive Officer

COUNCIL


Elected Members Title Address Phone

Burdett, Kevin J Mayor PO Box 75, Karoonda 8578 1098

Kerley, Trevor R Councillor 1 Hawkesbury Cres, Lameroo 8576 3742

Phillips, Caroline A Councillor PO Box 4, Wynarka 0418 841 552

Size, Margaret N Councillor PO Box 435, Karoonda 8578 1140

Smith, Yvonne J Councillor RSD 568, Mannum 8570 4278

Wooldridge, W John Councillor PO Box 395, Karoonda 8578 1032

Zadow, Colin H Councillor RSD 865, Galga 8578 6049

Council Meetings

Council meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 9.00 a.m. Meetings are held

at the Council Chambers, 11 Railway Terrace, Karoonda and all meetings are

open to the public. A meeting was held at the East Murray Community Centre in

September 2013.

Public Consultation Policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline the principles and procedures that the

Council will follow to involve the community in planning and decision making in

the local area, and to ensure accountability of the Council to the community

through affective communication and consultation strategies.

Confidentiality Provisions

Confidentiality provisions were not used pursuant to Section 90 of the Local

Government Act, 1999.

Committees of Council

Audit Committee

Australia Day Advisory Committee

By-laws Committee

Engineering & Works Advisory Group

Karoonda & District Historical Society

Wynarka & District Recreation Committee

Management & Staffing

The total number of employees employed by the District Council of Karoonda East

Murray is 18, consisting of 11 full time employees in the area of works of Council

and 7 full time and part time employees in administration.


Human Resource Management

Council has in place a Human Resources Committee which meets regularly and

deals with matters relating to occupational, health and safety, equal employment

opportunity, employee development and training. These matters are discussed at

these meetings with the regular review and adoption of relevant policies and

procedures.

Budget & Financial Reports

The Council Auditor for the 2013/2014 financial year is John D Ewen & Associates.

Total remuneration payable to the above Auditor for the annual audit of the

financial statements was $3960 gst inclusive.

There was no other remuneration payable or paid.

Allowances Paid to Elected Members

In accordance with Councils Elected members Allowance and Support Policy,

amended in December 2011 the following allowances apply -:

Mayor $22,136 per annum

Deputy Mayor $6,918 per annum

Elected Members $5,534 per annum

Allowances are paid to members quarterly in arrears.

Training & Development for Members of Council

During 2013/2014 the following courses/activities were provided to members of

Council;

Roads & Works Conference

Internal Review of Council Actions

In accordance with Section 270(8) of the Local Government Act relating to the

review of decisions of either Council, employees of Council or other persons acting

on behalf of Council there were no applications for review under this section of the

Act.

Senior Executive Officer – Allowances as part of Salary Package

Chief Executive Officer Private use of vehicle in lieu of overtime. Telephone

provided. Subsidised house rent.

Works Manager Vehicle provided for commuter use. Telephone

provided. Subsidised house rent.

Competitive Tendering

Council continues to operate in accordance with its Competitive Tendering,

Purchasing, Sale & Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy. In accordance with

that policy Council is committed to ensuring a fair, transparent and accountable

process, in the provision of services, purchasing of goods and services and in the

disposal of land and other assets.


Rate Rebates

In accordance with Section 23 (4) of the Local Government (Implementation) Act

1999 Council has no privately run retirement villages and therefore did not receive

any applications for rebates of rates under Section 166(1)(h) of the 1999 Act.

Application of Competition Policies

The principles of Competition Neutrality continue to apply in accordance with

Clause 7 Statement. Such a Policy does not apply to non-business non-profit

government activities. Significant business activities continue to be considered by

Council with no activities affected by the Policy. This includes both Category One

business activities having annual revenue in excess of $2 million.

There were no Category Two business activities which generate income or

consumer resources which are significant to Council. It has been identified that

there are no activities of Council where costs are predominantly met directly from

the user rather than from rates or other revenue sources and there is no activity

undertaken with a view to earning a return rather than meeting a community

need that would otherwise not be met.

Council reviewed their by-laws and formally gazetted them on 18th December,

2008.

No complaints were received alleging a breach of competitive neutrality

principles. Nor was there any structural reform of public monopolies.

List of Documents

Mandatory Registers

Members Register of Interests

Members Register of Allowances and Benefits

Officers Register of Remuneration etc

Officers Register of Interests

Community Land

Public Roads

Codes

Members Code of Conduct

Code of Practice for Access to Meetings and Documents

Employees Code of Conduct

Statutory Policies

Contracts and Tenders Policies

Public Consultation Policies

Internal Control Policies

Policy on Order Making

Local Government (Elections) Act

Campaign Donation Returns prepared by candidates

Freedom of Information Act

Information Statement

Local Government Act

Internal Review Procedure


Freedom of Information Statement This Information Statement is published by the District Council of Karoonda East Murray in

accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. The District Council

of Karoonda East Murray is pleased to comply with the legislation and welcomes enquiries.

An up-dated Information Statement will be published at least every 12 months.

1. Structure and Functions of the Council

1.1 Full Council

Full Council, consisting of six councillors and the Mayor, is the decision making body on all

policy matters. Ordinary meetings of the full Council are held on the second Tuesday of

every month at 9.30 am.

1.2 Agendas and Minutes

Agendas of all full Council and standing committees are placed on public display no less

than three days prior to those meetings.

Minutes are placed on display within five days of that meeting.

1.3 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.

In keeping with the legislative requirement:

to determine policies to be applied by the Council in exercising its discretionary

powers;

to determine the type, range and scope of projects to be undertaken by council,

and

to develop comprehensive management plans, budgets, financial controls and

performance objectives and indicators for the operations of the Council.

The Council makes decisions, which 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 made available to undertake such works and services.

Decisions are also made to determine whether or not approvals are to be granted for

applications from residents for various forms of development.

2. Services to the Community

Full Council makes decisions on policy issues relating to services that are provided for

members of the public. This range of services includes:-

Roads Footpaths Kerbing

Stormwater Drainage Traffic Control Devices Street Lighting

Street Sweeping Tree Planting Car Parks

Public Cemeteries Toilets Libraries

Seating Garbage Collection & Litter Bins Playground Equipment

Community Halls & Centres Immunisation Programs Clean Air Controls

Environmental Health Matters Planning Controls Parking Controls

Dog Control Aged Care & Housing Community Transport

Recreational/Sporting Facilities Tourism


3. Public Participation

3.1 Council Meetings

Members of the public have a number of opportunities to put forward their views on

particular issues before Council. These are:-

a) Deputations - With the permission of the Committee Chairman or the Mayor, a

member of the public can address a Committee or the Council personally or on behalf

of a group of residents.

b) Presentations to Council - With prior notification and arrangement with the Mayor, a

member of the public can address the Council for five minutes on any issue relevant to

Council.

c) Petitions - Written petitions can be addressed to the Council on any issue within the

Council's jurisdiction.

d) Written Requests - A member of the public can write to the Council on any Council

Policy, activity or service.

e) Elected Members - Members of the public can contact their Elected Members of

Council to discuss any issue relevant to Council.

3.2 Community Consultation

The District Council of Karoonda East Murray consults with local residents on particular

issues that affect their neighbourhood.

1) Meetings of Electors - All residents and electors are eligible to attend meetings to

decide matters where Council seeks the direction of the electors of the area.

2) Residents are notified of some Development Applications requiring the approval of

Council. A number of applications are exempted from public notification by the

Planning Act.

When an application is publicly notified, residents have the opportunity both to write to

Council expressing their view of the application and to subsequently personally address

the Council before a decision is made.

4. Access to Council Documents

4.1 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 and the

charges are shown below.

Document Fee

Council or Standing Committee Agenda/Minutes $2.00

The Policy Manual $15.00

The Strategic Plan $5.00

Annual Business Plan & Budget $5.00

Annual Report or Annual Financial Statements $5.00

Planning/Building Application consent/Register $2.00/pg or extract

Register of Elected Members Allowances & Benefits $2.00

Register of Employee's Salaries, Wages and Benefits $10.00

Assessment Book $2.00/pg or extract

Register of Public Streets & Roads $20.00

Register of Fees and Charges levied by Council $5.00

By laws $5.00

KEM DC Development Plan $20.00

Electoral Roll $2.00/pg or extract


4.2 Other Information Requests

Requests for other information not included in clause 4.1 above will be considered in

accordance with the Freedom of Information provision of the Local Government Act.

Under this legislation, an application fee and a search fee must be forwarded with the

completed request form as provided for in Regulation 275 of 1992, unless the applicant is

granted an exemption.

Should the applicant require copies of any documents inspected pursuant to a Freedom

of Information request, the charges set out in clause 4.1 will apply.

Freedom of Information Request Forms should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer

District Council of Karoonda East Murray

P.O. Box 58

KAROONDA S.A. 5307

Forms are available at the Council Offices.

Applications will be responded to as soon as possible within the statutory 45 days of

Council receiving the properly completed Freedom of Information Request for, together

with the application and search fees.

5. 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 records, a member of the public must obtain a Freedom of

Information Request Form as indicated above outlining the records that he/she wishes to

inspect.


DCKEM Annual Financial

Statements 2013-14


Murray and Mallee Local Government

Association Annual Report 2013-2014

Comprising:

Berri Barmera Council Coorong District Council

District Council of Karoonda East Murray District Council of Loxton Waikerie:

Mid Murray Council Rural City of Murray Bridge

Renmark Paringa Council, and the Southern Mallee District Council


PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

President, Mayor David Burgess.

This being my second term as President of the Association, I have the greatest of pleasure

in providing the following President’s Annual report for the period 2013 to 2014.

This Report focuses on the activities undertaken, and as outlined in the Association’s

Annual Business Plan 2013-2014.

I am continually proud of the Association’s achievements and increase in public awareness

and profile over the past year, especially addressing the number of new and emerging

issues that affect local government and the community.

The Association has focused on the fostering of partnership approaches to regional issues

and projects and the lobbying for the benefit of our regional communities.

The following provides a snapshot of the key activities undertaken:

Completion of the Murray and Mallee Regional Public Health Plan.

Completion of the strategic 2030 Regional Transport Plan.

Finalisation of the Murray and Mallee region chapter of the “Making Regions Matter”

Election Platform document.

Achievement of the review of the Association’s Charter for a Regional Subsidiary.

Undertaking community consultation and subsequent preparation on the region’s Annual

Priorities Report document seeking partnership arrangements to further the aims of the

Report.

During the year the Association has undertaken actions, including:

Lifting of the ban on fishing for catfish in the River Murray,

Provision of assistance and local government representation with the NRM Board on the

Integrated Vulnerability Assessment project, with the completion of Phase 2 of the project

and distribution of the draft Sector Agreement,

Commencement of the pilot Murraylands Councils Video Conferencing Project,


Collation of Member Councils’ Special Local Roads Funding Applications with Association

recommendations to the Local Government Transport Advisory Panel,

Ensuring that a review of Community Transport arrangements was included in the State

Government’s Integrated Transport and Land Use Plan,

Furthering of Resource Sharing Initiatives between Member Councils,

Gained State Government commitment for planned River Murray Ferry replacements,

Facilitated Member Councils’ direct representational input into planned changes to offset

planting costs under the Native Vegetation Act,

Facilitation of changes to Council memberships to the Murray Darling Association. The

Association continues to be vitally involved with:

The Murray Darling Basin Plan and funding issues around the River Murray water flow

operations,

Regional submission for the Special Local Roads Program, this year providing $1.897m in

funding availability,

Councils’ facilitation of the NBN Co rollout and for the provision of Council land for fixed

wireless towers,

During the year the Association resolved to undertake the following submissions to the SAROC

Committee, being the regional Councils’ advisory Committee to the Local Government Association

of SA Board, as well as directly to the SA State Government:

Association response to the “Statement for Regional SA” – Minister Gail Gago, MLC.

Dept. of Premier and Cabinet requesting equity provisions for Cabinet submissions for

Recreation and Sport funding.

SAROC Submissions:

Employee Sick Leave

Council requirements for financial contribution for street lighting on State

Government controlled roads

Governmental and economic funding support for regional SA

Councils’ Risk Assessment and the Financial Impost on Councils

Recycling of used tyres

Work load imposed on Councils due to changes in the Public Health Act

Rural Road Speed Limits

Maintenance of Murray River Markers and navigable channels

ICAC submission re Elected Members Code of Conduct

CFS requirements for Large Farm Sheds


State Government’s contravention of the SA Government/LGA Memorandum of

Understanding

Regional Mobile Phone Coverage

The Association has provided support for the following external Committees:

The Murray and Mallee Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Committee

The Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee including provision of the

Chair

The Catfish Project Committee

I again take this opportunity to sincerely thank Vice President Mayor Peter Hunt, Mayor Leon

Stasinowsky (as proxy) for being Delegates to the SAROC Committee and the LGA State

Executive Committee (now termed the LGA Board) and all other Member Council Mayors,

Delegates, both past and present, Member Council CEO’s and staff, all of whom have provided

local government representation to the Association, internal and external committees and working

parties.

Timely information has again been provided to the Association from the Local Government

Association of SA. I especially recognise the efforts of both Wendy Campana and Chris Russell.

These efforts have been mirrored by the PIRSA by the regular reports provided by both Bengy

Paolo and Tim Smythe. I recognise their support, advice and well researched information provided.

I thank our CEO Peter Campbell for his continued commitment and support provided to me and the

Association over the past year. He has provided continual effective services to the Association

despite increased family health pressures.

I have a growing sense of pride about the achievements and undertakings of the Association during

this second term as President and thank all Member Councils and Delegates for the opportunity

afforded to me being your President again for the past year.

Mayor David Burgess, President 2013-

2014

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association.


OVERVIEW OF THE REGION.

The Region is located in the Murraylands Statistical Region in eastern South Australia and is dissected by the River Murray. It covers a large area in excess of 50,000 km2 taking in the areas from the Riverland in the north, agriculture areas in the central, west, south and east along the Victorian border, and south westerly to the coast and lakes. Rural based communities throughout the area share a common interest in agriculture/horticulture, with towns primarily servicing the farming and horticultural communities and supporting a growing tourism sector. The Region has a population base of approximately 68,000 (approx. 4.6% of the State population).

The Murray River, and its associated wetlands and wildlife, Lake Bonney and a number of National/Conservation Parks, support a range of rare and endangered plant and animal species, and are major tourist attractions throughout parts of the Riverland and Mallee. Towards the coast, the Coorong National Park, Lake Alexandrina and the shores of Lake Albert are all well known tourist attractions, particularly for recreational boating and fishing.

Murray Bridge provides regional services to the lower parts of the Region and supports both an industrial and commercial base.

The Murray River travels from the north, and passing through seven of the member Councils, flows into Lake Alexandrina in the south. It supports a number of tourist and recreation activities, with a number of tourism vessels operating from centres along the river.

The Region is serviced by the South Eastern Freeway, Princes, Dukes, Sturt and Mallee Highways, with the Berri (Loxton) to Murray Bridge Road providing a direct link diagonally across the Region.

The Association works closely with its major regional partners - the Murray and Mallee Regional Coordination Network, and the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Murraylands and Riverland Board.


ASSOCIATION PRESIDENCY.

Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council was elected President at the Annual General Meeting held at Tailem Bend on the 1st June, 2012 and Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council was elected Vice President both for a full annual term of office. In accordance with the provisions of the Association’s Charter for a Regional Subsidiary, the office holders retain their positions until the first meeting of the Association following the November, 2014 Local Government Elections.

REPRESENTATION: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA (LGA SA).

Mayor David Burgess and Mayor Peter Hunt served on the LGA Board (previously termed the

State Executive of the Local Government Association of South Australia),with Mayor Leon

Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, as proxy.

ASSOCIATION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SERVICES.

The Chief Executive Officer services for the Association for the year were again provided by

Peter Campbell.

In accordance with a resolution of Member Council Delegates, the Chief Executive Officer underwent performance review process in April, 2014, coinciding with the production of the Association’s draft 2014-2015 Annual Business Plan and draft 2014-2015 Budget.

The Review Panel consists of the President and Vice-President of the Association, Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council and Peter Bond, CEO of the Rural City of Murray Bridge. The Association has noted that satisfactory Chief Executive Officer service has been provided and extended the Contract of Service to December, 2014.

CONSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE ASSOCIATION.

The Association operated as a Regional Subsidiary under the transitional provisions of the Local

Government Act 1999 until December, 2001 with a formal Charter, agreed to by Member Councils,

becoming effective on the 13th December, 2001.

Under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999, a review of the Association’s Charter

took place during the year. The revised Charter can be viewed on the Association’s website at

www.mmlga.sa.gov.au

THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION.

As a Regional Subsidiary of the Member Councils, the Association has as its governing

document, the Charter gazetted on the 8th February, 2007 (reviewed 2011) as provided for

under the Local Government Act 1999. The purpose for which the Association has been

established is to:

work with the Local Government Association of South Australia in achieving its aims and objectives;

assist in the coordination of resource sharing between Constituent Councils, other Councils, State Government Departments and Agencies to reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies;

associate, collaborate and work in conjunction with other local government bodies for the advancement of matters of common interest;


undertake coordination, advocacy and representation roles for its Constituent Councils at a regional level;

facilitate and coordinate activities of local government at a regional level related to community and economic development with the object of achieving continual improvement for the benefit of the communities of the Constituent Councils;

develop, encourage, promote, foster and maintain consultation and cooperation with other levels of government, private enterprise and the community;

strengthen the representation and status of local government when dealing with other levels of government, private enterprise and the community;

develop further cooperation between the Constituent Councils for the benefit of the Communities in the region.

develop and manage policies which guide the conduct of programs and projects in the region with the objective of securing the best outcomes for the communities of the region; and

undertake projects that benefit the region and its communities.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS.

During 2013-2014, the Association has met bi-monthly General Meetings, convened on:

7th June, 2013 - Annual General Meeting - at the Berri Barmera Council Chamber, 19 Wilson Street, Berri - the Berri Barmera Council as host.

2nd August, 2013 - General Meeting - at the Tailem Bend Town Hall, 93A Railway Terrace,

Tailem Bend - the Coorong District Council as host.

4th October, 2013 - General Meeting - at the District Council of Karoonda East Murray Council

Chamber - the District Council of Karoonda East Murray as host.

6th December, 2013 - General Meeting - at the District Council of Loxton Waikerie Council Chamber, East Terrace, Loxton - the District Council of Loxton Waikerie as host.

7th February, 2014 - General Meeting - at the Mid Murray Council Meeting Room, 49 Adelaide Road, Mannum - the Mid Murray Council as host.

4th April, 2014 - General Meeting - at the District Council of Karoonda East Murray Council Chamber - the District Council of Karoonda East Murray and the Karoonda Farm Fair as hosts.

6th June 2014 – Annual General Meeting – at the Renmark Paringa Community and Civic Centre, 61 Eighteenth Street, Renmark as host

All Association Meetings, including Committee Meetings’ Agendas and Minutes are available for

viewing and or downloading from the Association’s website at www.mmlga.sa.gov.au

A number of guest speakers and attendees have made presentations/addresses to the

Association meetings throughout the year. They include:

Senator Simon Birmingham,

Hon. Bruce Lander, QC, Independent Commissioner against Corruption,

Sue Filby, General Manager Customer Relations and Alexandra Lewis, SA Power

Networks,

Chris Gregory, NBN Co.,

Ray Najer, now past General Manager, Murray Darling Association,

Sharon Starick, Presiding Member and Rod Ralph, Board Member, SA MDB NRM Board,


Danny Broderick, SA Dept. Of Health,

Glen Jones, General Manager, Boating Industry of SA, and

Rob Edwards, Local Government Workers Compensation Scheme.

Representatives of both the LGA and PIRSA attended each meeting and took the opportunity to brief the

Association of the relevant matters being addressed by their respective bodies.

We acknowledge the support of Wendy Campana, Executive Director, and Chris Russell, LGA

SA and Tim Smythe, PIRSA who have been ready to assist the region and ensure that the LGA

SA and PIRSA have a presence at our meetings. The Association has also enjoyed a close

working relationship with its State and Federal Members of Parliament, a number of whom

have been regular attendees at our meetings.

The President has continued the practice of giving each of our guests the opportunity to address our meetings briefly about matters and issues before them that may be of interest to the Association and Member Councils. The contribution from all of the speakers, presenters and guests has kept the Association and the Delegates abreast of a wide ranging number of issues that impact on Local Government and the communities in the Region.

MEMBER COUNCIL DELEGATES TO THE ASSOCIATION.

The following are the current Delegates representing Member Councils as at the AGM of the

6th June, 2014:

Berri Barmera Council (BBC): Mayor Peter Hunt, Vice President, Deputy Mayor Vicki Beech

and David Beaton, CEO (proxy).

Coorong District Council (CDC): Mayor Roger Strother, Cr. Sharon Bland (proxy) and Deputy

Mayor Peter Wright (proxy).

District Council of Karoonda East Murray (DCKEM): Mayor Kevin Burdett, Peter Smithson,

CEO and Deputy Mayor Colin Zadow (proxy).

District Council of Loxton Waikerie (DCLW): Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, Peter Ackland, CEO

and Deputy Mayor Mark Ward (proxy).

Mid Murray Council (MMC): Mayor David Burgess, President, Deputy Mayor Kevin Myers, Cr.

Inez Bormann (proxy), Russell Peate, CEO (proxy) and Robin Bourne, Deputy CEO, (proxy).

The Rural City of Murray Bridge (RCMB): Mayor Allan Arbon, OAM, Deputy Mayor Barry

Laubsch, Cr. Jerry Wilson, (proxy) and Peter Bond, CEO (proxy).

District Council of Renmark Paringa (RPC): Mayor Neil Martinson, Deputy Mayor Peter

Hunter, Tony Siviour, CEO (proxy) and Nathan Haynes, Director Corporate and Community

Services (proxy).

Southern Mallee District Council (SMDC): Mayor Robert Sexton, Deputy Mayor Brian

Toogood and Anthony Renshaw, CEO (proxy).


ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.

The following were the Association Committee Members up until the AGM of the 6th June, 2014:

LGA Board:

President, Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council (by virtue of position held).

Vice President, Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council (by virtue of position held).

Proxy for President or Vice President, Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC):

President, Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council (by virtue of position held).

Vice President, Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council (by virtue of position held).

Proxy for President and or Vice President, Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

CEO M&MLGA - Peter Campbell (by virtue of position held).

Regional Development Australia (Murraylands and Riverland) Board.

Deputy Mayor Barry Laubsch - Rural City of Murray Bridge.

President, Mayor David Burgess - Mid Murray Council.

Mayor Neil Martinson - Renmark Paringa Council.

Cr. Trevor Norton, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

SA MDB NRM Board.

Cr. Andrew Kassebaum, Berri Barmera Council.

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Regional Waste Management Strategy Committee:

President M&MLGA as Chair, Mayor David Burgess.

Deputy Mayor Barry Laubsch, Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Tony Siviour, CEO, Renmark Paringa Council. (by virtue of position held)

David Mosel, Asset Manager, Coorong District Council.

Brenton Lewis, CEO Murraylands Regional Development Board.

Mayor Roger Strother, Coorong District Council.

Paul Day, Renmark Paringa Council. (by virtue of position held)

Greg Hill, Mid Murray Council. (by virtue of position held)

Peter Ackland, CEO, District Council of Loxton Waikerie. (by virtue of position held)


Matthew Sherman, Works Manager, Southern Mallee District Council. (by virtue of position held)

Peter Smithson, CEO, District Council of Karoonda East Murray - proxy to be advised. (both by virtue of positions held)

Greg Perry, Manager Infrastructure Services, Berri Barmera Council. (by virtue of position held)

David Beaton, CEO, Berri Barmera Council. (by virtue of position held)

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge. (by virtue of position held)

Tim Tol, Infrastructure Director, District Council of Loxton Waikerie. (by virtue of position held)

Cr. Gordon Hancock, Southern Mallee District Council.

Cr. Trevor Kerley, District Council of Karoonda East Murray.

A representative, Zero Waste SA. (external appointment)

Murray and Mallee Local Government Association Regional Transport Strategy Committee:

Mayor Roger Strother, Coorong District Council, Chair

Peter Campbell, CEO, M&MLGA

President, Mayor David Burgess, Mid Murray Council

Paul Day - Renmark Paringa Council

Greg Perry, Manager Infrastructure Services, Berri Barmera Council

Greg Hill, Director, Infrastructure - Mid Murray Council. (by virtue of position held)

Tim Tol, Director of Infrastructure - District Council of Loxton Waikerie

Peter Smithson - District Council of Karoonda East Murray (Ron Palm - proxy)

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge (David Allen - proxy)

Matthew Sherman, Southern Mallee District Council

David Mosel, Coorong District Council

Brenton Lewis, Regional Development Australia (Murraylands and Riverland) Board

DTEI (Transport SA) - 2 nominees (external appointment)

M&MLGA Transport Reference Group. - Community Transport:

Peter Smithson, CEO, District Council of Karoonda East Murray. (by virtue of position held)

Cr. Mike Fuller, Berri Barmera Council.

Murraylands and Riverland Regional Coordination Network:

Peter Smithson, CEO, District Council of Karoonda East Murray.


Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee:

Deputy Mayor Kevin Myers, Mid Murray Council, Chair.

Mayor Peter Hunt, Berri Barmera Council.

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Tim Tol, Director Infrastructure Services, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

David Mosel, Asset Manager, Coorong District Council.

Harc Wordsworth, Manager, Environment and Planning, Southern Mallee District Council.

Matthew Sherman, Works Manager, Southern Mallee District Council.

River Murray Ferries Working Group:

Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council,

Tony Siviour, CEO, Renmark Paringa Council,

Vincent Cammell, CEO, Coorong District Council,

Dept. of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure representatives.

Murray and Mallee Annual Priority Working Party:

Tony Siviour, CEO, Renmark Paringa Council,

Peter Bond, CEO, Rural City of Murray Bridge,

Russell Peate, CEO, Mid Murray Council,

Tony Renshaw, CEO, Southern Mallee District Council,

Mayor Leon Stasinowsky, District Council of Loxton Waikerie,

Tim Smythe, Regional Manager Murray Mallee, PIRSA.

Murray and Mallee Regional Public Health Plan Committee:

Kelvin Goldstone, Mid Murray Council, Chair,

Caroline Thomas, Mid Murray Council,

Gary Brinkworth, Berri Barmera Council,

Harc Wordsworth, Southern Mallee District Council and District Council of Karoonda East Murray,

Jim Quinn, Coorong District Council,

Katina Nikas, Renmark Paringa Council,

Phil Eckert and Clarry Fisher, Rural City of Murray Bridge,

Stephen Bateman, District Council of Loxton Waikerie.


EXECUTIVE MEETINGS.

There were no Executive Meetings held during the year.

GENERAL ACTIVITIES.

The Association undertakes a coordinating role, in conjunction with Member Councils, on their

issues and those raised by the Local Government Association of South Australia, the

community, and other relevant parties’ concerns and interests.

State and Federal Members of Parliament representing our Region have been briefed and support

has been sought for issues raised.

Submissions and briefings undertaken include:

Submission for Special Local Roads applications for 2014-2015 funding round.

Association response to the “Statement for Regional SA” – Minister Gail Gago, MLC.

Dept. of Premier and Cabinet requesting equity provisions for Cabinet submissions for

Recreation and Sport funding.

SAROC Submissions:

Employee Sick Leave

Council requirements for financial contribution for street lighting on State

Government controlled roads

Governmental and economic funding support for regional SA

Councils’ Risk Assessment and the Financial Impost on Councils

Recycling of used tyres

Work load imposed on Councils due to changes in the Public Health Act

Rural Road Speed Limits

Maintenance of Murray River Markers and navigable channels

ICAC submission re Elected Members Code of Conduct

CFS requirements for Large Farm Sheds

State Government’s contravention of the SA Government/LGA Memorandum of

Understanding

Regional Mobile Phone Coverage

The Association has provided support and representation on the following external Committees:

The Murray and Mallee Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Committee

The Murray and Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee including provision of the

Chair

The Catfish Project Committee


The CEO has also attended Forums, Workshops and Briefings throughout the year regarding

evolving issues and to make contribution on behalf of the Association. These have included:

Regional LGA CEO’s Briefings (6).

Native Vegetation Council briefings and consultative workshops (X4)

I-Vision – Telstra Video Conferencing briefing and demonstration.

NBN Briefing – Murray Bridge..

Integrated Vulnerability Assessment Project Workshop.

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCILS (SAROC).

The President, Mayor David Burgess, Vice President Mayor Peter Hunt, (Mayor Leon

Stasinowsky as proxy on occasions) and the Chief Executive Officer have attended SAROC

meetings during the year.

The meetings are usually held bi-monthly on the day preceding the meeting of the LGA Board.

SAROC has a Memorandum of Understanding between Regional Local Government Associations and

the Local Government Association of South Australia, which was completed in August, 2003.

The Association has provided our regional input into many topics that are relevant to all communities

across the State, some of which includes:

Native Vegetation and Biodiversity

State Government Integrated Transport and Land Use Strategy for SA

Rural Property Addressing

Local Excellence Expert Panel

Recycling Used Tyres, Used CCA Posts and Irrigation Dripper Lines

Funding Sport and Recreation

Risk Assessment and Reduction of Financial Impost on Councils

Video Conferencing Pilot Project

Local Government Roads Hierarchy and Transport Strategy

Public Health Act

SAROC Federal Election Platform

Proposed Regional Communities State Election Campaign

SAROC Agenda and Report Procedures

Native Vegetation SEB Review

Regional Waste Management Investigations Report

Works Rehabilitation Compensation (SAMFS Fire-fighters) Amendment Bill 2013

Regional Visitor Information Centres


Consolidation of Major LGA Events

Integrated Transport Land Use Plan

2014 State Election Making Regions Matter

Rural Speed Limits Review

Regional Health Plans Update

Use of Council Resources in Emergency Response Operations

Mining Round Table EP

Bushfire Summary - January 2014

SA Regional Statement

State Election Update - Making Regions Matter

Funding for Community Facilities

Regional Health Plans Update

Video Conferencing Pilot - Update

Local Excellence Expert Panel Update

Regional Waste Management Investigations Update

Video Conferencing Update

National Heavy Vehicle Regulations (NHVR)

Native Vegetation Council

Local Excellence Expert Panel

Bushfire Survey Results

Native Vegetation - SEB Review

Proposed Change to the Behavioural Code of Conduct Clause 2.25

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO 30TH JUNE, 2014.

The audited Financial Statements are included at the rear of this report. Surplus cash flow funds

have been deposited with the Local Government Finance Authority and drawn on when and as

required.

REGIONAL ENHANCEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING.

The Association acknowledges and thanks the Local Government Research and Development

Fund Scheme for their annual 2013-2014 grant of $37,225 (excl GST) to the Association.

This grant has ensured that the Association has been able to undertake regional enhancement

and capacity building projects throughout the year.


INFORMING COUNCILS AND OTHER PARTIES.

The Minutes of Association General Meetings are produced in an expanded and explanatory

form, and includes the full Agenda Item, appendices, detail of deliberations and resolutions. This

initiative has received wider and favourable comment.

The Association’s website www.mmlga.sa.gov.au contains a wealth of information on the

Association’s activities, including all Agendas, Appendices, Minutes for General and Committee

Meetings and past Newsletters.

BEYOND 2014.

General Meetings of the Association will continue to be held during 2014-2015 on the first Friday

in the months of August, December, February, April with the Annual General Meeting to be held

in June. They will be held throughout the Region, hosted alphabetically by the Member Councils.

At the Annual General Meeting held on the 6th June, 2014, the Association endorsed the Annual

Business Plan 2014-2015 and the associated Annual Budget. These documents are available to

be viewed and downloaded from the Association’s website at www.mmlga.sa.gov.au

The status of the objectives and actions in the Association’s Annual Business Plan 2014-2015

will be reviewed half yearly at the December General Meeting and the June Annual General

Meeting in accordance with the provisions of the Association’s Charter.

Contact details: President: Chief Executive Officer: Mayor David Burgess Peter Campbell 475 Cliff View Drive 65 Underwood Avenue, Wongulla SA 5238 Goolwa Beach. SA 5214. Tel: 8570 8320 PO Box 1014, Goolwa. SA 5214.

Tel: (08) 8555 3929 Mob: 0429 862 669 Email: [email protected]


Murray & Mallee Local Government

Association Incorporated


For the Year Ended 30 June 2014


Murray & Mallee Local Government Association Incorporated For the Year Ended 30 June 2014 CONTENTS Page


Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 1

Statement of Financial Position 2

Statement of Changes in Equity 3

Statement of Cash Flows 4

Notes to the Financial Statements 5-22

Statement by the Committee 23

Independent Auditor’s Report 24-26


Murray Mallee Community Transport

Scheme Annual Report 2013-14