Local Governance & Finance
What we value
Council encourages appropriate growth throughout the area, adding to local community diversity and economic prosperity.
Council has developed a productive relationship with State and Federal agencies.
Council has co-operative relationships with other Councils through the South East Regional Organisation of Councils (SEROC).
Council is active in developing and building on our awareness of local history.
Priorities for the future
Council and its local communities are adversely affected by a lack of adequate funding. It is essential that Council is afforded greater capacity and flexibility to source essential funds for the provision of services and infrastructure.
The Palerang community would benefit from improved communication with Council and closer relationships with councillors. All parties need to work more closely together to ensure that the priorities and expectations of each are aligned in order to plan effectively and create a positive future for Palerang.
Council needs to liaise closely with the State Government to ensure as far as possible that any adverse impacts of decision-making at State level are minimised, particularly in relation to urban and infrastructure planning.
Our goal
Palerang Council is recognised for its strong community leadership, financial sustainability and ethical, accountable and responsive governance.
Strategies |
| Council will be proactive in its community advocacy by pursuing constructive relationships with other spheres of government.` |
| Councillors will maintain high standards in their responsiveness, accessibility and active involvement within the communities of Palerang. |
| Councillors and staff will adopt a ‘continuous improvement’ approach to ensure that its decision-making processes are open, transparent and inclusive. |
| Council will identify and implement a range of methods to engage in broad and effective communication with the communities of Palerang. |
| Council will ensure that development application processes are clear, efficient, rigorous and customer-focused. |
| Council will align its governance and organisational structures to reflect the vision, priorities and directions outlined in the Community Strategic Plan. |
| Council will identify and adopt financial management strategies to ensure its long-term viability. |
| Council will maintain a regional outlook and seek opportunities for regional co-operation. |
| Appropriate staff are attracted, retained and supported within a safe, caring and productive workplace. |
Indicators of success. |
| Council has access to sufficient funding to enable it to meet local demands in the provision of facilities and services. |
| The community recognises Council for its effective leadership and advocacy. |
| There is strong community satisfaction with Council’s service levels, decision making, communication and public engagement. |
| Council has a strong working relationship with, and support from, other levels of government. |