ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee
Agenda
5 April 2016
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Tuesday, 5 April 2016.
Garry Styles
General Manager
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Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee 5 April 2016
2.1 Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held 2 March 2016
3.1 Jobs Creation Strategy initiatives update
Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee 5 April 2016
The provisions of Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) regulate the way in which Councillors and designated staff of Council conduct themselves to ensure that there is no conflict between their private interests and their public role.
The Act prescribes that where a member of Council (or a Committee of Council) has a direct or indirect financial (pecuniary) interest in a matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council (or Committee), that interest must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the start of the meeting and the reasons given for declaring such interest.
As members are aware, the provisions of the Local Government Act restrict any member who has declared a pecuniary interest in any matter from participating in the discussion or voting on that matter, and requires that member to vacate the Chamber.
Council’s Code of Conduct provides that if members have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict must be disclosed. The Code of Conduct also provides for a number of ways in which a member may manage non pecuniary conflicts of interest.
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Recommendation It is recommended that Committee Members now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at this meeting. |
TRIM REFERENCE: 2016/610
AUTHOR: Kathy Woolley, Director Corporate and Commercial Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The Economic Development Community Committee met on 2 March 2016 and the recommendations from the Committee are presented to the Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee for adoption.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “11.1 Our Economy – Encourage the growth of local business, support emerging industry sectors and attract new investment to Orange”.
Financial Implications
Council has been advised that as a council included in the NSW Government’s merger proposals under consideration by the Office of Local Government since referral on 6 January 2016, Council must comply with the merger proposal period guidelines issued under S23A of the Local Government Act 1993.
The guidelines instruct Council it should expend money in accordance with the detailed budget adopted for the purposes of implementing the Delivery/Operational Plan for the 2015/16 year.
Any expenditure outside the adopted budget requires the identification of clear and compelling grounds and must be approved by Council at a meeting that is open to the public. The guidelines indicate the resolution of Council for increased expenditure must specify the reasons why the expenditure is required and warranted.
If increased expenditure is greater than $250,000 or 1% of the Council’s revenue from rates in the preceding year, whichever is the greater, Council is required to exhibit the increase to the budget and consider comments received.
Council must also avoid entering into contracts or undertakings where expenditure or revenue is greater than $250,000 or 1% of the Council’s revenue from rates in the preceding year, whichever is the greater, unless the contract or undertaking is as a result of a decision or procurement process commenced prior to the merger proposal period or where entering into a contract or undertaking is reasonably necessary for the purposes of meeting the ongoing service delivery commitments of the Council or was previously approved in the Council’s Delivery/Operational Plan.
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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That the recommendations made by the Economic Development Community Committee at its meeting held on 2 March 2016 be adopted.
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further considerations
Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.
Attachments
1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 2 March 2016
2 Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan, D16/11097⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Economic Development Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 2 March 2016
COMMENCING AT 8.01AM
1 Introduction
Attendance
Cr C Gryllis, Cr N Jones, Cr R Kidd, Mr Bruce Buchanan, Mr Craig Hort, Ms Bel Quince (representing Mr Tony Healey), Ms Heather Robinson (8.09am), Mr Russell Tym, Mr David Williams, Mr Andrew Wannan, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Business Project Officer
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
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That the apologies be accepted from Cr J Whitton, Mr John Cobb MP, Mr Mick Banks, Mr Nick Debere, Mr Tim Hall, Mr Tony Healey, Mr Brad Polak, Ms Catherine Nowlan and Mr Peter Robson for the Economic Development Community Committee meeting on 2 March 2016. |
1.2 Acknowledgement of Country
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Nil
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That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 3 February 2016 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held on 3 February 2016. |
3 Presentations
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TRIM Reference: 2016/428 |
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A presentation was given by Sally Palmer, Business Adviser, Entreprenuers Infrastructure Program. All information can be found at www.business.gov.au.
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RECOMMENDATION Cr R Kidd/Mr D Williams That the presentaion on the Entrenprenuers Infrastructure Program be acknowledged.
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4 General Reports
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TRIM Reference: 2016/369 |
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Recommendation Cr C Gryllis/Mr R Tym That the Committee acknowledge the report on the Final Summary for the Shop Orange Campaign by the Business Projects Officer.
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TRIM Reference: 2016/403 |
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Recommendation Cr C Gryllis/Cr R Kidd That the Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan be noted and the Committee endorse all completed actions to be deleted.
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The Meeting Closed at 9.08AM
Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee 5 April 2016
2.1 Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held 2 March 2016
Attachment 1 Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan
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Date |
Action |
Who |
Community Strategic Plan reference |
Budget status |
Start |
End |
Update/Completed |
Completed |
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4/3/15 |
Investigate potential for the relocation of the State Headquarters of the NSW Rural Fire Service to Orange |
Cr Kidd |
4.1. |
NA |
4/3/15 |
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Via email correspondence, Cr Kidd provided an update at 7 October 2015 meeting. Meeting with Minister was cancelled and rescheduled. Cr Kidd, through Andrew Gee, was able to meet with the Minister and put the case.. |
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4/3/15 |
Investigate options for bringing more music gigs to Orange |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 |
NA |
4/3/15 |
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Initial investigations indicate music promoters see the size of the 20 – 24 yrs demographic in Bathurst to be a key attractant. Will continue to put this forward when opportunities arise. Potential space at the new showground pavilion and Orange Regional Museum surrounding grounds. This item is included in the OCC Tourism Strategy Action Plan. Will bring back to committee issues as they arise. |
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4/3/15 |
Develop a larger conference venue |
Manager Business Development |
11.1 |
NA |
4/3/15 |
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Need is in Tourism plan. Orange Ex Services Club invited to speak at 6/4/16. Is an industry issue requiring investment from developer. Committee meeting to give an update. |
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4/3/15 |
Find out from new residents what the gaps are in the local offering |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 |
NA |
4/3/15 |
30/6/16 |
Responses to be monitored by the Business Projects Officer. Regular surveys of new residents are undertaken to assist. |
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3/6/15 |
Make a recommendation to Council on the membership of Evocities
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Director Corporate and Commercial Services |
11.1 |
$60K 2015/16 |
3/6/15 |
30/6/16 |
Council committed for the 2015/16 year and will review for subsequent years. |
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3/6/15 |
Investigate opportunities in the education and health sectors |
Committee |
11.1 |
NA |
3/6/15 |
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Support requested for Murray Darling Medical School by CSU. Nothing further to report at this stage. |
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8/7/15 |
Create a ‘Harvest Orange’ information service |
Manager Business Development |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
8/7/15 |
3/2/16 |
This has been managed by Visitor information Centre and CCCP for 2015/16 harvest. Feedback from growers is that it is a successful model. There may be potential to link to NSW Farmers and Harvest Australia. |
Yes
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8/7/15 |
Rail Action Group |
Cr Jones |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
8/7/15 |
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Cr Jones provided updates on the Group’s activities, successes and future direction. |
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8/7/15 |
Identify large scale industry/ employment opportunities for relocation |
Committee |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
8/7/15 |
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Committee members to bring ideas to attention of Business Projects Officer. |
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2/9/15 |
Recover billboard at the Gateway Entrance - the suggestion is with cancer and healthcare services |
Manager Business Development |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
4/1/16 |
30/3/16 |
Design and quotes received. Artwork signage to be installed Feb/early March. |
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7/10/15 |
Invite Amanda Chadwick, Executive Director, Policy and Economics, NSW Trade and Investment. |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
7/10/15 |
30/6/16 |
Council’s GM met with Executive Director. OCC staff met with Executive Director on 11.2.16 at Centroc event. To be invited to present at future meeting. |
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7/10/15 |
Invite Peter McMillan, Executive Officer, Regional Development Australia Central West |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
7/10/15 |
30/4/16 |
Guest to be invited to present at EDCC meeting. Proposing April 2016 meeting.
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2/12/15 |
Electrolux Skills Centre |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
2/12/15 |
30/6/16 |
Council to consider making a request to Electrolux to bequeath the Skills Centre to the community of Orange.
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2/12/15 |
Business Incubators |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
2/12/15 |
30/6/16 |
Investigate funding opportunities to set up business incubators with Orange. Local Entrepreneurs program manager to be invited to address the committee. |
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3/2/16 |
Information packs to be developed for orchardists to help coach/tour operators make a decision on what to do and where to stay. |
Manager Tourism |
10.1 Our Economy – Capitalise on the character and lifestyle of Orange to enhance tourism” |
NA |
3/2/16 |
30/6/16 |
Information packs being development by OCC Tourism Officers. Packs to be distributed. |
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2/3/16 |
Invite Australian National Field Days to give a presentation |
Business Projects Officer |
11.1 Our Economy |
NA |
2/3/16 |
4/5/16 |
The guest presenters spots for the April meeting are already filled. Will try to include the ANFD in the May meeting. |
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TRIM REFERENCE: 2016/697
AUTHOR: Kathy Woolley, Director Corporate and Commercial Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
Council is provided with an update report outlining participation in the last Jobs Expo as part of the Jobs Creation Strategy.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “11.1 Our Economy – Encourage the growth of local business, support emerging industry sectors and attract new investment to Orange”.
Financial Implications
Council has been advised that as a council included in the NSW Government’s merger proposals under consideration by the Office of Local Government since referral on 6 January 2016, Council must comply with the merger proposal period guidelines issued under S23A of the Local Government Act 1993.
The guidelines instruct Council it should expend money in accordance with the detailed budget adopted for the purposes of implementing the Delivery/Operational Plan for the 2015/16 year.
Any expenditure outside the adopted budget requires the identification of clear and compelling grounds and must be approved by Council at a meeting that is open to the public. The guidelines indicate the resolution of Council for increased expenditure must specify the reasons why the expenditure is required and warranted.
If increased expenditure is greater than $250,000 or 1% of the Council’s revenue from rates in the preceding year, whichever is the greater, Council is required to exhibit the increase to the budget and consider comments received.
Council must also avoid entering into contracts or undertakings where expenditure or revenue is greater than $250,000 or 1% of the Council’s revenue from rates in the preceding year, whichever is the greater, unless the contract or undertaking is as a result of a decision or procurement process commenced prior to the merger proposal period or where entering into a contract or undertaking is reasonably necessary for the purposes of meeting the ongoing service delivery commitments of the Council or was previously approved in the Council’s Delivery/Operational Plan.
Implications in this report
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
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That the Council’s attendance at the Jobs Expo held on 22 March 2016 be noted as an initiative of the Jobs Creation Strategy. |
further considerations
The recommendation of this report has been assessed against Council’s other key risk categories and the following comments are provided:
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Political |
Council continues to engage in processes to support jobs creation. |
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Projects |
This initiative is considered as a component of Council’s Jobs Creation strategy. |
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Council has provided information services at a Jobs Expo for Electrolux workers held on 22 March 2016 as part of the ongoing Jobs Creation initiative. The Expo ran for over three hours and around 200 employees approached the Council staff for information. This is the third Expo that Council has attended.
The Expo is summarised as follows:
· 300 Electrolux staff were scheduled to attend in groups spread out over three hours
· Council spoke to groups of two and three at a time of around 200 people in total
· Information provided included:
o Flyer on how to apply for jobs with Council
o Council’s current vacancies
o Sign-up sheet for job alerts system/how to sign up for job alerts themselves
o Information that Council doesn’t hire from unsolicited applications and the best approach is to answer individual advertisements tailoring responses to meet selection criteria
o What Council looks for from selection criteria
o How Council’s online recruitment system works
o The type of qualifications applicable to positions with Council
· Support Council has offered:
o If employees don’t have access to computers, they can come to Council to print the job advertisement and selection criteria
o Council will upload written application into the online recruitment system for those that don’t have access to computers/can’t use a computer or have a support person to help them
o Job alerts service