What happened at the November meeting of Council?
Stay informed about the latest decisions and developments in the Federation community. Here's a recap of the key reports that were presented to Council at the November meeting held in Corowa:
General Manager’s Reports:
- Community Satisfaction Survey - Results for 2024.
- Councillor Conference and Training Attendance 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
- Local Government Remuneration Tribunal 2025 Annual Review.
- Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy - Recommended for Exhibition.
- Murray Regional Strategy Group - Report to enable Council to Appoint a Delegate.
- Corowa Aquatic Centre Consultative Committee - Appoint Delegates.
- 2023 - 2024 Annual Report.
- State of our Region Report (2021 - 2024)
Deputy General Manager’s Reports:
- External Auditor - Presentation on Council's Audited 2023/24 Financial Statements.
- Financial Performance Report as at 31 October 2024.
- Quarterly Budget Review Statement First Quarter 2024/2025.
- Special Rate Variation - further information.
- Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) - Minutes of Meetings 4 September 2024 and 18 October 2024.
- Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - recruitment of independent members.
- Service NSW - Christmas operating hours.
- Authorised Officer - Swimming Pools Act 1992 - Affixing Council Seal.
- North of the Murray (NOTM) Winter Destination Marketing Campaign Results 2024.
- North of the Murray (NOTM) - Mates of the Murray - Murray Regional Tourism Co-operative Marketing Campaign Results 2024.
Director Planning Place and Sustainability Reports:
- Planning & Development consents, approvals and certificates issued since previous Council meeting.
- Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Boree Creek Community Committee - Annual General and General Meeting.
- Submission of Minutes from Section 355 Committee - Urana Soldiers.
- Memorial Hall Committee - Annual General and General Meeting 18 September 2024.
- Development Application 10.2023.210.1 - Drive Thru Bottle Shop and associated carparking, landscaping and signage at 86-96 Sturt Street Howlong.
- Commencement of Planning and Development Service Review.
- Corowa Saleyards Redevelopment Project Completion
- Corowa, Howlong and Mulwala Flood Study.
Director Engineering Services Reports:
- Report on the progress of the Works Program - October 2024.
- Rural Fire Services Funding Transfer.
- RFT 2024-218 Condition Assessment, Valuation of Roads Assets and Digital Image Recording of Road Network Tender
- RFT 2024-205 - Regional Roads Flood Damage Heavy Patching & Resealing - Open Report.
- RFT 2024-214 - Local Roads Flood Damage Heavy Patching & Resealing - Open Report.
Tune in to the latest happenings from our recent council meeting via the live recording, or read the full reports in the Council Agenda Paper.