Other information Previous Instruments of Approval If you have a special variation which is due to expire at the end of this financial year or during the period of the proposed special variation, when was it approved and what was its purpose? Please attach a copy of the Instrument of Approval that has been signed by the Minister or Chairman. Not applicable Reporting to your community The Guidelines set out reporting mechanisms that show your accountability to your community. Please tell us how you will go about transparently reporting to the community on the proposed special variation, should it be approved. Also indicate the performance measures you will use to demonstrate how you have used the additional funds (above the rate peg) generated by the special variation. The mechanisms that Council has in will be further developed to ensure transparent communication and reporting to the community on the special variation are outlined in the following areas. Performance and Budget reporting Council currently provides a comprehensive suite of IP&R reports to the community, made available through the Council business paper and online through the IP&R reporting section of Council’s website. All of the reports indicated can readily include specific reporting on the outcomes of the special variation, if approved and the appropriate performance measures. The current reporting framework includes: Quarterly Operational Plan and Budget Review Council’s reporting goes beyond compliance with the IP&R legislation and includes not only the required Quarterly Budget Reporting Statement but the performance of all actions and performance measures in its Operational Plan. This incorporates the capital works programs which will be relevant to the special variation and asset renewal expenditure by asset category. 6-monthly Delivery Program Review
Other information Previous Instruments of Approval If you have a special variation which is due to expire at the end of this financial year or during the period of the proposed special variation, when was it approved and what was its purpose? Please attach a copy of the Instrument of Approval that has been signed by the Minister or Chairman. Not applicable Reporting to your community The Guidelines set out reporting mechanisms that show your accountability to your community. Please tell us how you will go about transparently reporting to the community on the proposed special variation, should it be approved. Also indicate the performance measures you will use to demonstrate how you have used the additional funds (above the rate peg) generated by the special variation. The mechanisms that Council has in will be further developed to ensure transparent communication and reporting to the community on the special variation are outlined in the following areas. Performance and Budget reporting Council currently provides a comprehensive suite of IP&R reports to the community, made available through the Council business paper and online through the IP&R reporting section of Council’s website. All of the reports indicated can readily include specific reporting on the outcomes of the special variation, if approved and the appropriate performance measures. The current reporting framework includes: Quarterly Operational Plan and Budget Review Council’s reporting goes beyond compliance with the IP&R legislation and includes not only the required Quarterly Budget Reporting Statement but the performance of all actions and performance measures in its Operational Plan. This incorporates the capital works programs which will be relevant to the special variation and asset renewal expenditure by asset category. 6-monthly Delivery Program Review
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