Legislative Context Local Government Act The Local Government Act 1989 (“Act”) sets out the role, purpose, responsibilities and powers of local governments, including the provision of significant long life infrastructure. The Act identifies the Council Plan as Council’s principle strategic document, which includes Council’s long term strategic objectives and vision for the future. The Council Plan is further supported by a long term financial plan and asset management plans to help ensure sustainable service delivery. Road Management Act The Road Management Act 2004 requires Council to prepare a Road Management Plan which specifies an affordable level of service. Strategic asset management helps determine the affordability of various service levels and the successful implementation of the Road Management Plan is supported by sound tactical asset management planning and operations. Policy Statement Sound asset management is necessary to enable the Council to meet its responsibilities by: Planning to provide services to current and future generations within the community Encouraging and supporting the economic, environmental and social development of the municipality Providing quality community infrastructure Developing assets that are responsive to the changing environment in which we live. This policy is significant because management needs to be considered to ensure: Corporate responsibility and appropriate resources are identified Management of assets is undertaken in a structured and co-ordinated way Risk management is a key consideration Financial, social and environmental sustainability Continuous improvement and seeking innovative ways of meeting service requirements are actively pursued Legislative and regulatory requirements are met. Asset Management Relationships and Responsibilities The key to successful and sustainable asset management in Local Government is the strength and clarity of core roles within the organisation.
Legislative Context Local Government Act The Local Government Act 1989 (“Act”) sets out the role, purpose, responsibilities and powers of local governments, including the provision of significant long life infrastructure. The Act identifies the Council Plan as Council’s principle strategic document, which includes Council’s long term strategic objectives and vision for the future. The Council Plan is further supported by a long term financial plan and asset management plans to help ensure sustainable service delivery. Road Management Act The Road Management Act 2004 requires Council to prepare a Road Management Plan which specifies an affordable level of service. Strategic asset management helps determine the affordability of various service levels and the successful implementation of the Road Management Plan is supported by sound tactical asset management planning and operations. Policy Statement Sound asset management is necessary to enable the Council to meet its responsibilities by: Planning to provide services to current and future generations within the community Encouraging and supporting the economic, environmental and social development of the municipality Providing quality community infrastructure Developing assets that are responsive to the changing environment in which we live. This policy is significant because management needs to be considered to ensure: Corporate responsibility and appropriate resources are identified Management of assets is undertaken in a structured and co-ordinated way Risk management is a key consideration Financial, social and environmental sustainability Continuous improvement and seeking innovative ways of meeting service requirements are actively pursued Legislative and regulatory requirements are met. Asset Management Relationships and Responsibilities The key to successful and sustainable asset management in Local Government is the strength and clarity of core roles within the organisation.