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The Bruce Rock Shire Council proudly presents its plan for the future.

This plan aims to improve the amenities provided by Council, building on the performances of the past to provide a lifestyle for the residents of the Bruce Rock Shire that is sustainable

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• Plan advertised for Public Comment

• Plan available in Public Library

• Public Meeting to discuss Plan

Adopted by Council / / Reviewed by Council / /

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To maintain and enhance the Bruce Rock lifestyle,

increase business and employment opportunities

and achieve population growth

in an environmentally sustainable way.

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This Plan for the Future 2010 – 2014 builds on the innovations and achievements of Bruce Rock – our success in attracting new businesses and residents to the Shire, the quality of our facilities and lifestyle, the financial sustainability of the Shire Council, and most importantly, the strengths, energy and commitment of our community. Key highlights for the community that will be delivered by the Plan for the Future 2010 - 2014 are:

• Increased availability of land, including the development of an industrial park and new residential sub division, to encourage growth of existing businesses, attract new businesses and residents, and increase employment opportunities.

• Further expansion of the Rec Centre as a hub of community activity with completion

of the bowling green, indoor court and change rooms, introduction of a Sports Council and development of programs for local, regional and State events.

• The continued high standard of community facilities together with better roads.

• Ongoing support for community groups and the wide range of community events

that bring people together and profile Bruce Rock.

• Taking a key role in the Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils (VROC) to bring benefits to our community including Royalties for Regions funding and implementation of economic development, tourism and natural resource management initiatives.

• Celebration of the Bruce Rock Centenary in 2013 – recognising our past, looking to

the future and promoting the distinctiveness of the Bruce Rock identity and lifestyle.

The detail of Plan for the Future is developed around four Priority Areas: 1. LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION & IDENTITY

2. LIFESTYLE

3. INFRASTRUCTURE

4. ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT

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The Priority Area of LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION & IDENTITY includes job creation, population growth, tourism and working collaboratively with business, community and the region.

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This Priority Area focuses on achieving the following outcomes: • Bruce Rock continues to grow and develop and be alive with activity and energy. • Community confidence in a positive, sustainable future for Bruce Rock. • Bruce Rock is recognised for leadership and innovation locally and at regional,

State and national levels.

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Council’s role in achieving the outcomes is to: • Provide leadership and direction within a regional context to attract funding and

maintain and enhance government services, in consultation with the community. • Provide facilities and support to encourage businesses growth. • Enable access to land to attract new residents and businesses to the District. • Facilitate a range of housing options to meet the needs of local people and attract

newcomers, including encouraging investment in housing. • Carry out government and private sector works to increase employment

opportunities and provide alternative revenue sources. • Create partnerships for the benefit of the region and the District. • Lobby and negotiate with government on behalf of the District. • Encourage visitors and tourists within the District and Region.

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The following information will assist in evaluating achievement of outcomes:

• Population levels. • Employment levels. • Number and type of businesses in the District. • Number and duration of caravan park stays. • The extent and benefits of regional cooperation.

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LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION & IDENTITY (cont.) � �� �2��&�1��� ��������&�

Action Plan Completion

Action By

Cost

1.1 Work with local Shires to further develop the Voluntary

Regional Organisation of Councils (VROC), including acting as host Council for VROC 2009/10 – 2010/11.

Ongoing1

Council & CEO

1.2 Further develop Bruce Rock’s plan for growth in business,

industry, tourism and employment by:

a) Holding a community workshop to reassess town structure and land needs / uses as part of the consultation for the new Town Planning Scheme.

Feb 2010

Council & CEO

b) Negotiating with the State Government to acquire

freehold of industrial land, developing an industrial park and marketing the sale of the land.

Commence development Mar 2010

CEO

c) Developing the residential subdivision north of the

recreation grounds: • Commence the planning stage. • Commence the development stage. • Commence marketing.

Dec 2009 May 2010 Oct 2010

CEO

d) Developing a strategy for economic growth and

diversity, including:

• Holding a meeting of local farming, business and tourism organisations to identify and progress Bruce Rock’s priorities for economic growth2

• Working with VROC, the Wheatbelt Development

Commission and other key players to create a regional economic development strategy

• Working with VROC to maximise access to

Royalties for Regions funds for implementation of economic development strategy.

Apr 2010 Apr 2010 Sep 2010

Council & CEO Council & CEO Council & CEO

1 All Strategies and Action Plans with a timeframe of “Ongoing” will be reviewed and reported on as part of the annual review of the Plan for the Future. 2 Including the potential of secondary industry, emerging opportunities such as alternative energy and carbon credits, visitor accommodation to support tourism opportunities, and the overall presentation of the Town

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LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION & IDENTITY (cont.)

Action Plan Completion

Action By & Value

Cost

e) Further developing the Shire’s Tourism Strategy

linked to regional and Wheatbelt strategies.

Dec 2010

CEO and Tourist Committee

f) Negotiating with government in relation to

concessions for headworks, freight and taxation to stimulate business growth.

Ongoing

Council & CEO

1.3 Further develop facilities for retirees, aged and frail aged

to enable our community to remain in the Shire, to attract new people, and to create jobs, by:

a) Analysing demand and specific requirements for:

• A lifestyle / retirement estate (including targeting Vietnam Veterans).

• Aged units. • Aged hostel. • Permanent care for frail aged.

Status report to Council Feb 2011

Council & CEO

b) Negotiating with the Health Department, Department of Veterans Affairs and other potential joint venture parties to develop / extend aged units, hostel and permanent care to meet demand.

c) Identifying and negotiating with a developer for a lifestyle / retirement estate.

1.4 Maximise the opportunity of the Bruce Rock Centenary in

2013 to celebrate the past, look to the future and promote the distinctiveness of the Bruce Rock identity and lifestyle.

2010 – 2013

Council & CEO with community

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The Priority Area of LIFESTYLE includes community facilities and services provided by Council and others; support for community groups, clubs and events; consultation and communication with the community; emergency services; and community development (including supporting and developing our young people).

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This Priority Area focuses on achieving the following outcomes: • Continued availability of first class community facilities and services. • Bruce Rock continues to be:

o A healthy, prosperous and safe community; o A harmonious and united community with a broad spectrum of age

groups; and o A great place to live and work, bring up a family and grow old.

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Council’s role in achieving the outcomes is to: • Develop and maintain Council facilities and services. • Be proactive and at the forefront in ensuring required government facilities are

available. • Be involved with, and support, community groups. • Consult with the community and keep them informed.

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• Level of community satisfaction with lifestyle. • Level of utilisation of Council facilities and services. • Level of community satisfaction with elected members. • Level of voting in Council elections.

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LIFESTYLE (cont.) � �� �2��&�1��� ��������&�

Action Plan Completion

Action By

Cost

2.1 Enhance sporting facilities and opportunities for

participation through co-location of sporting groups at the Rec Centre by:

a) Developing the bowling green.

Mar 2010

CEO

b) Extending and upgrading the indoor court and change rooms.

June 2010 CEO

c) Introducing a self-managing Sports Council and developing programs to fully utilise the facilities of the Rec Centre.

Ongoing CEO & Sports Council

d) Promoting the facilities of the Rec Centre for regional and State events and competitions.

Ongoing CEO & Sports Council

e) Supporting same day / same boundary sport to assist family participation.

Ongoing CEO & Sports Council

2.2 Maintain and enhance the quality and range of

Government services provided by:

a) Negotiating with the Health Department to: • Promote future demand for health services

(including mental health) resulting from the District’s strategies for retirees, aged and population growth.

• Ensure the current level of health service is maintained.

Ongoing

CEO

b) Negotiating with government to ensure: • An adequate police service for the District. • Present levels of education services are

maintained. • Improved standard of telecommunications /

mobile network. • Adequate funding to maintain the standard of the

road network. • Increased transport services to and from Perth. • Development of deep sewerage.

Ongoing CEO

2.3 Carry out an annual review and update of the Disability

Services Plan.

October annually

CEO

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The Priority Area of INFRASTRUCTURE includes Council buildings (including heritage requirements), roads, drains, footpaths, street lighting, street furniture, signage, parks, the airport, environmental management, waste management and environmental health.

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This Priority Area focuses on achieving the following outcomes: • All infrastructure is developed and maintained to an appropriate standard to

support the delivery of the Plan for the Future and the District’s changing needs. • The Shire develops and promotes sound environmental practices.

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Council’s role in achieving the outcomes is to: • Plan, fund, develop and maintain infrastructure. • Access external sources of funds for infrastructure. • Support voluntary emergency services’ facilities (including LEMC3). • Provide a Natural Resource Management (NRM) Officer. • Work collaboratively on regional NRM initiatives.

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The following information will assist in evaluating achievement of outcomes:

• Level of community satisfaction with Council infrastructure. • Level of community satisfaction with Council’s NRM / environmental management

initiatives. • Completion of Council’s infrastructure projects on time, in budget and to quality

standards. • The efficiency of infrastructure maintenance (benchmarked).

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INFRASTRUCTURE (cont.)

Action Plan Completion

Action By

Cost

3.1 Plan and deliver infrastructure to support the Plan for the

Future and meet community needs, by:

a) Reviewing and updating the Maintenance Plan for Council buildings and assessing resource requirements.

May 2010

EHO & Builder

b) Developing the annual program for roadworks and footpaths, including resealing bitumen roads.

Annually in May

CEO & Construction Foreman

c) Maintaining Council’s plant and vehicle fleet to a standard to enable completion of the annual works program.

Annually in May

CEO & Plant Mechanic

3.2 Carry out initiatives to care for and enhance the natural

environment, including:

a) Liaising with local farmers to address environmental issues in accordance with best practice and the Landcare Strategic Plan (including identification of priority areas for funding).

Annual review in June

NRMO

b) Liaising with regional Councils to develop national funding for NRM projects within the region.

Ongoing NRMO

c) Developing a plan for waste management, focusing on: • Recycling • Increasing the size of the waste disposal site.

Ongoing June 2010

CEO & EHO CEO

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The Priority Area of ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT includes management of Council staff, finances, assets, information technology, customer service, Councillor support, electoral processes and statutory compliance.

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This Priority Area focuses on achieving the following outcomes: • The efficient management of the organisation, assets and resources to achieve

the outcomes of the Plan for the Future. • Community satisfaction with the customer service provided by Council. • Capacity to attract and retain quality staff. • Statutory compliance.

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The following information will assist in evaluating achievement of outcomes:

• Level of achievement of the Plan for the Future. • Level of community satisfaction with customer service. • Level of staff satisfaction. • Conformance to the Department of Local Government’s financial reporting

requirements. • Level of statutory compliance.

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ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT (cont.)

Action Plan Completion

Action By

Cost

4.1 Maximise resources by pursuing resource sharing

opportunities and other avenues of cooperation through VROC and other local Councils.

Ongoing

CEO & Shire President

4.2 Introduce formal processes of asset management and

reporting, including:

a) Audit of assets (through VROC).

Dec 2009

CEO

b) Introduction of asset management software interfaced with the accounting system.

Dec 2010 CEO

4.3 Develop a 5 year Financial Plan for the Shire.

Feb 2010

CEO

4.4 Enhance the capacity of the organisation and Council by:

a) Increasing capacity for internal and external building

and construction works and large projects in order to: • Reduce cost; • Increase revenue; and • Deliver added benefits to the community.

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Council & CEO

b) Further developing the Portfolio roles of individual

Councillors to increase capacity and share workload.

Dec 2009

Council

4.5 Enhance knowledge and skills within the organisation

and Council and increase employment opportunities by

a) Encouraging staff to further their training, professional development and qualifications relevant to their role.

Ongoing

DCEO

b) Enhancing Councillor development programs,

including visits to neighbouring Councils.

Ongoing

CEO

c) Maintaining apprenticeships and traineeships

Ongoing CEO

4.6 Promote a safe working environment by implementing the

Occupational Health and Safety Plan.

Ongoing

EHO

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ORGANISATIONAL MANAGEMENT (cont.)

Action Plan Completion

Action By

Cost

4.7 Further develop processes to manage the Plan for the

Future and report progress to Council and community, including introducing processes to:

a) Measure and report against Key Performance

Indictors (including introducing a community survey).

Ongoing

CEO

b) Monitor and review the implementation of strategies and action plans.

Ongoing

CEO

c) Review and update the Plan for the Future annually.

Ongoing CEO

d) Keep the community informed regarding the implementation of the Plan for the Future, including via the Electors’ Meeting, CEO’s newsletter and website.

Ongoing CEO

4.8 Review of the number of elected members.

2010 – 2011

Council

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