SHIRE OF GOOMALLING NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
REVENUES AND EXPENSES (Continued)
2 (b) Statement of objective
In order to discharge its responsibilities to the community, Council has developed a set of operational and financial objectives. These objectives have been established both on an overall basis, reflected by the Shire's Community Vision, and for each of its broad activities/programs.
COMMUNITY VISION
To provide the ultimate works and services to our community at the most economical rate.
GOVERNANCE
Objective:
To provide a decision making process for the efficient allocation of scare resources.
Activities:
Includes the activities of members of council and the administrative support available to the council for the provision of governance of the district. Other costs relate to the task of assisting elected members and ratepayers on matters which do no concern specific council services.
GENERAL PURPOSE FUNDING
Objective:
To collect revenue to allow fro the provision of services.
Activities:
Rates, general purpose government grants and interest revenue.
LAW, ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY
Objective:
To provide services to help ensure a safer and environmentally conscious community.
Activities:
Supervision and enforcement of various local laws relating to fire prevention, animal control and other aspects of public safety including emergency services.
HEALTH
Objective:
To provide an operational framework for environmental and community health.
Activities:
Inspection of food outlets and their control, noise control, medical services and waste disposal compliance.
EDUCATION AND WELFARE
Objective:
To provide services to disadvantage persons, the elderly, children and youth.
Activities:
Maintenance of child minding centre, playgroup centre, senior citizen centre and aged care centre. Provision and maintenance of youth services.
HOUSING
Objective:
To provide and maintain elderly residents housing.
Activities:
Provision and maintenance of elderly residents housing.