ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Services Policy Committee

 

Agenda

 

2 May 2017

 

 

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Services Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on Tuesday, 2 May 2017.

 

 

Garry Styles

General Manager

 

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

    

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                               2 May 2017

Agenda

  

1                Introduction.. 3

1.1            Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests. 3

2                Committee Minutes. 4

2.1            Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Working Party Meeting - 3 March 2017 and 7 April 2017. 4

2.2            Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee 8 March 2017. 16

3                General Reports. 26

3.1            Disability Inclusion Action Plan. 26

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                               2 May 2017

 

1       Introduction

1.1     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

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.

Recommendation

It is recommended that Committee Members now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Services Policy Committee at this meeting.

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                               2 May 2017

 

 

2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Working Party Meeting - 3 March 2017 and 7 April 2017

TRIM REFERENCE:        2017/598

AUTHOR:                       Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services     

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The NAIDOC Week Community Committee met on 3 March 2017 and 7 April 2017. The recommendations from the Committee are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “9.1 Our Community – Undertake community engagement, identify changing community aspirations, undertaken planning, and advocate for the development of facilities and services recognising the need for accessible and integrated community and health services for older people, and services for Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with a disability”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

That the recommendations made by the NAIDOC Week Community Committee at its meetings held on 3 March 2017 and 7 April 2017 be adopted.

 

 

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        NAIDOC 3 March 2017 Minutes

2        NAIDOC 7 April 2017 Minutes, 2017/722

3        Task List – NAIDOC Week Celebrations - 2017, D17/4235

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

NAIDOC Week Community Committee

HELD IN HACC Centre Conference Room - Lords Place Orange

ON 3 March 2017

COMMENCING AT 10.00am


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Mr Gerald Power (Chairperson), Mr Jason French, Ms Nikita Mason, Ms Collette Vincent, Ms Daphne Monaghan, Ms Alice Williams, Ms Julie Armstrong, Community Development Officer, Central West Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer.

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                          Ms J Armstrong/Ms D Monaghan

That the apologies be accepted from Ms Annette Uata, Ms Sharon Holmes for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting on 3 March 2017.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

The Acknowledgement of Country was performed by the Chairperson.

1.3     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2       Previous Minutes

RESOLVED                                                                                        Ms N Mason/Mr J French

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 25 November 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 NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting held on 25 November 2016.

 


 

3       Presentations

3.1     NAIDOC Week Schools Initiatives

TRIM Reference:        2017/131

RECOMMENDATION                                                                      Ms C Vincent/Mr J French

That the NAIDOC Week Community Working Party support the NAIDOC Week School Initiatives.

 

3.2     Calendar of Annual and Significant Events for 2017

TRIM Reference:        2017/132

Lynda Bowtell confirmed that changes can be made to the Calendar of Annual Significant Events for 2017.

National NAIDOC Week - 2 to 9 July 2017. The NAIDOC Community Working Party will conduct a Flag Raising Ceremony to acknowledge National NAIDOC Week Celebrations throughout Australia. The Mayor to be invited.

Close the Gap Day - 16 March 2017. Jason French to approach Anni Gallagher to collaborate ‘Close the Gap Day’ with the Harmony Cup Day. Orange Aboriginal Medical Service to support National Close the Gap Day with an event at OAMS.

Anniversary of the Nation Apology. Donna Stanley Chairperson of the Orange Aboriginal Interagency (AIM), held an acknowledgement of the Apology at the last AIM meeting with a short film.

National Sorry Day - 26 May 2017. Jason French suggested a community approach to acknowledge National Sorry Day. Gerald Power to follow up on the organisation of this calendar event.

1967 Referendum - 27 May 2017. Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party supports and endorses this Key Calendar Event.

National Reconciliation Week - 27 May to 3 June 2017. Gerald Power to follow up with Jamie Newman and Mike Cooper regarding this Key Calendar Event.

Commemorating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Veterans Day - Alice Williams suggested a plaque to acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Veterans to display at the war memorial in Robertson Park, Orange. Gerald Power to follow up with Orange Ex-Services Club regarding the plaque.

Continue the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Veterans as previously acknowledged in the past.

Mabo Day - 3 June 2017. Gerald Power to follow up with a press release of the date to acknowledge. Collette Vincent suggested Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council could support this acknowledgment of the Key Calendar event with a morning tea.

National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day - 4 August 2017. Previous acknowledgements included Orange City Council's Bush Babies Supported Playgroup and Yarrawong Children’s Centre hosting this Key Calendar Event.

 

Indigenous Literacy Day - 7 September 2017. Julie Armstrong will approach the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to take on this Key Calendar Event.

The Deadly Awards - September 2017. Jason French suggested the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party support local Aboriginal Elders to attend the National Deadly Awards.

Events to be taken off the calendar include:

·         The Coming of Light Festival - 1 July 2017

·         International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

·         Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People

The Calendar of Annual Significant Events for 2017 was supported by the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party. Nikita Mason called an action of the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party to support the Identified Key Calendar Events of 2017

RECOMMENDATION                                                              Ms C Vincent/Ms D Monaghan

That the Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2017 be updated and noted.

 

 

3.3     Budget and Funding Acquittal and Update for 2017

TRIM Reference:        2017/134

Chairperson advised the NAIDOC Week Community Working Party there is $1600 in the NAIDOC account. Chairperson also advised a surplus of funds from 2016 of $336.00.

Sandra from Birrang Enterprise Development Co Ltd, to provide a report on the budget for Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party.

Acknowledge of 2016 funds contribution from Aboriginal Affairs to the amount of $2,500.

Acknowledge of 2016 funds contribution from Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to the amount of $6,000.

2016 NAIDOC Budget Acquitted.

Chairperson noted the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party receives contributions totalling $15,000 - $18,000 each year to assist, support and facilitate all NAIDOC Week celebrations.

Lynda Bowtell noted the good feedback and rapport from the wider community stating the scale to which NAIDOC celebrations in Orange is only growing.

Chairperson noted that the Local Government Amalgamations between Orange, Blayney and Cabonne would not be going ahead, regional elections will be held later in the year.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                Ms J Armstrong/Ms N Mason

That the Budget and Funding Acquittal and Update for 2017 be noted.

 

 


 

4       General Reports

4.1     Task List - NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2017

TRIM Reference:        2017/133

Recommendation

That the Task List for the NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2017 be reviewed and updated.

 

 

 The Meeting Closed at 11.30am.

 


MINUTES OF NAIDOC Week Community Committee                                    7 APRIL 2017

 


ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

NAIDOC Week Community Committee

HELD IN HACC Centre Conference Room - Lords Place Orange

ON 7 April 2017

COMMENCING AT 10.15am


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Mr Gerald Power (Chairperson), Ms Nikita Mason, Ms Daphne Monaghan, Ms Alice Williams, Ms Jessica Dowdell, Ms Annette Uata, Mr Bryce O’Neill-Baker,  Central West Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RECOMMENDATION                                                                        Mr G Power/Mr J Moore

That the apologies be accepted from Mr Mike Cooper, Community Development and Support Coordinator, and Trainee Aboriginal Engagement Officer, for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting on 7 April 2017.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

Conducted by the Chairperson

1.3     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2       Previous Minutes

RECOMMENDATION                                                               Ms N Mason/Ms D Monaghan

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 3 March 2017 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting held on 3 March 2017.

 

 

3       Presentations

3.1     Budget Update

TRIM Reference:        2017/531

In the absence of Sandra from Birrang Enterprise Development Co Ltd there was no report available on the budget for Orange NAIDOC Week Community Committee.

 

3.2     Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2017

TRIM Reference:        2017/533

The Calendar of Annual Significant Events for 2017 was supported by the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Committee

RECOMMENDATION                                                                        Mr J Moore/Mr G Power

That the Calendar of Annual Significant Events for 2017 be noted.

 

4       General Reports

4.1     Task List - NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2017

TRIM Reference:        2017/532

Task list notes:

·    Gerald will confirm with Lynda Bowtell regarding Saturday’s NAIDOC Awards Night venue booking

·    Gerald advised the option to host the NAIDOC Awards Night (ball) at another venue (Orange Function Centre) would not be feasible

·    Gerald noted the Elders will take lead to organise an event for the 50th  Anniversary of the 67’ Referendum

·    Open discussion regarding the planning of the 50th  Anniversary of the 67’ Referendum

·    Jessica Dowdell presented the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party an opportunity to display art for our NAIDOC Week hosted in Orange

·    Jessica noted the Gallery can assist with acknowledging and promoting Orange NAIDOC Week, and advised the Gallery can be used for showcasing Aboriginal programs(Designing Futures) school initiatives and local artists.

·    NAIROC - Logo entries were suggested to feature in the Gallery with the addition of school students artwork

·    Annette noted the local shopping centres previously acknowledged and promoted local school’s NAIDOC art

·    NAIDOC CC will follow up on promotional resources for NAIDOC WEEK 2017

·    Gerald noted an email addressed to Orange City Council seeking full financial support regarding Orange NAIDOC Community Committee to be sent

·    NAIDOC Week Celebrations take place 11 to 18 November 2017

 

TASK LIST ACTIONS:

 Follow up on booking for key NAIDOC venues

Gerald

50th Anniversary of the ‘67 Referendum occurring on the 27 May, 2017. Recognition and acknowledgement of the event

Elders Group

Media release and identified local/State/Federal members and the Mayor to be invited to the Anniversary of ‘67 Referendum event

Gerald

Follow up on Welcome to Country for the anniversary event

Gerald

Resources for promotion of the anniversary event to be followed up

Gerald / Annette

Multimedia for presentation to display at the anniversary event

Bryce

Orange City Council be approached for full financial support of the 67’ Referendum Anniversary

Gerald

Information mailed through to community Elders regarding the anniversary

Annette

National Sorry Day occurring 26 May will be acknowledged with a screening of a short film

Jordon

Orange NAIDOC Week art to be displayed in the Gallery/Museum

NAIDOC Committee

NAIROC art logo entries to be displayed in the Gallery

Corey

Confirmation from Birrang Enterprise Development Co LTD to Organise and facilitate the Orange NAIDOC Week Awards Night (ball)

Gerald

Finalising of funding submissions through Aboriginal Affairs

Gerald

Confirm booking for a venue for the Girls Night Out

Annette

Aboriginal artist sourced for Orange NAIDOC Week events

NAIDOC Committee

 

 

Recommendation                                                                        Mr G Power/Mr J Moore

That the Task List for the NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2017 be reviewed and updated.

 

 

 

The Meeting Closed at 11.30am


Services Policy Committee                                                                                                         2 May 2017

2.1                       Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Working Party Meeting - 3 March 2017 and 7 April 2017

Attachment 3      Task List – NAIDOC Week Celebrations - 2017

Task List – updated 13 April 2017

NAIDOC Week Celebrations – 11 to 18 November 2017

THEME: to be decided

 

 

Activity

Location

Task/Action

Who

Completed

When

Saturday

 

·   

 

 

 

Girls Night Out

 

·   

Mary Croaker

 

 

Sunday

 

·   

 

 

 

Church Services

 

·   

Sharon Sutherland

 

 

Family Fun Day

 

·   

Donna Stanley

 

 

Monday

 

·   

 

 

 

Schools Award

 

·    Julia Armstrong to follow up with the AECG regarding school awards.

AECG & OLALC

 

 

Street March and Official Ceremony

 

·    Gerald Power noted he is happy to assist with preparations for the March, road closure BBQ and the service day.

 

OLALC & Ability Links

 

 

Tuesday

 

·   

 

 

 

NAIROC

 

·   

 

 

 

Health and Wellbeing Event – Evening

 

·    Event yet to be confirmed.

 

 

 

Wednesday

 

·   

 

 

 

Elders Visit & Work with Pre-schools

 

·   

 

 

 

Sports Day

 

·   

Jason French

 

 

Thursday

 

·   

 

 

 

Elders Day

 

·    Elders will organise NAIDOC Elders Day, with the assistance of Sharon Holmes.

Sharon Holmes & Jordon Moore

 

 

Friday

 

·   

 

 

 

Golf Day

 

·   

Mike Cooper & Jamie Newman

 

 

Youth Disco

 

·   

Katrina Hausia

 

 

Saturday

 

·   

 

 

 

Awards Night

 

·    Gerald to confirm with Lynda regarding Venue Booking with option to hold at different location

Birrang Ent. & OLALC

 

 

General arrangements

 

·    Orange NAIDOC Week to occur .preferably later in the year due to Orange’s climate

·    Orange NAIDOC Week will occur early November with Dates to be confirmed subject to availability of Key Event locations.

·    Key NAIDOC Week Event venues will be confirmed at April meeting.

·    Multimedia concept incorporated into NAIDOC Week this year from Orange City Council’s Designing Futures Program.

·    Elders noted they would like to have up to two representatives to attend the NAIDOC Week Community Working Party at every NAIDOC Meeting.

 

 

 

 

Budget for 2017 NAIDOC Week Celebrations:

 

Date:

Current Funds Available:

Funds Allocated to events:

Funds remaining:

3/3/2017

$1,600.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Notes:

·    Gerald noted the Elders will take lead to organise an event for the 50th  Anniversary of the 67’ Referendum

·    Open discussion regarding the planning of the 50th  Anniversary of the 67’ Referendum

·    Jessica Dowdell presented the Orange NAIDOC Week Community Working Party an opportunity to display art for our NAIDOC Week hosted in Orange

·    Jessica noted the Gallery can assist with acknowledging and promoting Orange NAIDOC Week, and advised the Gallery can be used for showcasing Aboriginal programs(Designing Futures) school initiatives and local artists.

·    NAIROC - Logo entries were suggested to feature in the Gallery with the addition of school students artwork

·    Annette noted the local shopping centres previously acknowledged and promoted local school’s NAIDOC art

·    NAIDOC CC will follow up on promotional resources for NAIDOC WEEK 2017

·    Gerald noted an email addressed to Orange City Council seeking full financial support regarding Orange NAIDOC Community Committee to be sent

Follow up on booking for key NAIDOC venues

Gerald

50th Anniversary of the ‘67 Referendum occurring on the 27 May, 2017. Recognition and acknowledgement of the event

Elders Group

Media release and identified local/State/Federal members and the Mayor to be invited to the Anniversary of ‘67 Referendum event

Gerald

Follow up on Welcome to Country for the anniversary event

Gerald

Resources for promotion of the anniversary event to be followed up

Gerald / Annette

Multimedia for presentation to display at the anniversary event

Bryce

Orange City Council be approached for full financial support of the 67’ Referendum Anniversary

Gerald

Information mailed through to community Elders regarding the anniversary

Annette

National Sorry Day occurring 26 May will be acknowledged with a screening of a short film

Jordon

Orange NAIDOC Week art to be displayed in the Gallery/Museum

NAIDOC Committee

NAIROC art logo entries to be displayed in the Gallery

Corey

Confirmation from Birrang Enterprise Development Co LTD to Organise and facilitate the Orange NAIDOC Week Awards Night (ball)

Gerald

Finalising of funding submissions through Aboriginal Affairs

Gerald

Confirm booking for a venue for the Girls Night Out

Annette

Aboriginal artist sourced for Orange NAIDOC Week events

NAIDOC Committee


Services Policy Committee                                                                               2 May 2017

 

 

2.2     Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee 8 March 2017

TRIM REFERENCE:        2017/565

AUTHOR:                       Jan Richards AM, Manager Central West Libraries    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Central West Libraries Committee held an extraordinary meeting on 8 March 2017 to discuss future models for Central West Libraries. The minutes from this meeting are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Member Councils were also asked to respond in writing by 1 June 2017 indicating their decision to adopt either Option 1 or Option 2 as the future model for Central West Libraries.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “8.1 Our Community – Identify changing community aspirations and undertake community engagement and planning for the development of cultural facilities and services, that reflect the interests and aspirations of the broader and culturally diverse community”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

1        That the recommendations made by the Central West Libraries (CWL) at its meeting held on 8 March 2017 be adopted.

2        That Option One, be adopted as the future model of CWL, being that Orange City Council assumes the full responsibility of the service currently provided by CWL, continuing to deliver a service under the branding of CWL, and that multi-year performance based contracts for the delivery of the CWL service be entered into individually between councils using the service and Orange City Council.

 

 

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.

 

 

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

At the extraordinary meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee held on 7 December 2016 a report on the “Future Model of Central West Libraries” was considered, and a discussion paper on the comparisons, risks and costs of options 1, 2 and 4 was requested.

This discussion paper (attached) was presented to the extraordinary meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee held on 8 March 2017 and discussions were held concerning the various options. It was agreed that Options 1 and 2 were preferred. Option 4 (current model) was dismissed. All member councils were requested to respond in writing prior to 1 June 2017 indicating their decision.

 

Option 1

Under this model it is intended that the service will still be provided under the branding of Central West Libraries (CWL), however the CWL entity will be dissolved and Orange City Council (OCC) would then assume the full responsibility of the service currently provided by CWL. Under this model OCC would enter into a multi-year performance based contract for the delivery of this service with each Member Council.

Adoption of this model allows for the continuation of the high level of library service to all member councils at the same time providing flexibility as required. It also addresses ongoing issues surrounding the lack of engagement and commitment by some member councils.

Risk: Under this model there would be no Central West Libraries Committee which has the potential for member Councils to be disengaged.

Cost Variables: Under this model it is envisaged that the cost for the provision of library services would remain unchanged, on the assumption that the current level of service, that is provided, also remains unchanged.

 

Option 2

Under this model it is intended that the service will still be provided under the branding of CWL, however the CWL entity will be dissolved and individual member councils assume the staff and administration of the libraries within their respective local government areas. Each council would need to take on the staff in their respective libraries and take responsibility for existing entitlements. Under a fee-for-service arrangement OCC will co-ordinate the resources (book stock, audio and e-resources) and the Library Management System (LMS) for each facility.

Risk: There are a number of service delivery implications in the transfer of staff to individual Member Councils:

·    This would limit the flexibility and current practice of deploying staff across branches/Council areas

·    Potential inequities of salary and professional development across CWL with variable service level implications

·    Unclear reporting lines between employer (Member Councils) and professional expertise (CWL)

·    Professional isolation

Cost Variables: Under this model it is envisaged that the total cost to Member Councils for the provision of library services would remain unchanged comprising a direct cost for staff and the charges from OCC. This is based on the assumption that the current level of service, that is provided, is maintained. However, this option would provide greater flexibility to individual Councils to vary the level of library services provided to their communities, thereby creating an option to vary the cost of the service.

 

Attachments

1        Minutes of the Meeting of the Central West Libraries held on 8 March 2017

2        Central West Libraries - Future Model - Discussion Paper, D16/62034

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF

Central West Libraries

HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Orange Civic Centre, Bying Street, Orange

ON 8 March 2017

COMMENCING AT 10.34am


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr J Culverson (Chairperson)(Cabonne), Mr E Webb (Cabonne), Mr A Franze (Blayney), Ms R Ryan (Blayney), Mr S Ferguson (Blayney) 10.40am, Cr R Fagan (Cowra), Mr G Apthorpe (Cowra), Cr M Herbert (Forbes), Ms A Coe (Forbes), Ms K Woolley (Orange), Ms J Richards AM (Central West Libraries), Mr S Maunder (Orange), Ms J Murray (Orange).

 

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                 Ms K Woolley/Mr S Maunder

That the apologies be accepted from Cr Braddon, Cr Roylance and Cr Davis for the Extraordinary Central West Libraries meeting on 8 March 2017.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

 

1.3     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

 

 

2       Presentations

2.1     Next Meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee

TRIM Reference:        2017/161

RESOLVED                                                                                       Cr R Fagan/Cr J Culverson

That the next meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee be held via teleconference on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at 10.30am.

 

 

3       General Reports

3.1     Discussion Paper - Central West Libraries - Future Model

TRIM Reference:        2017/114

Discussion was held concerning the various options with all member councils stressing the need to meet the needs of their communities. Manager Central West Libraries reiterated that she is always available to meet with member councils to discuss individual requirements.

Manager Central West Libraries advised that the current Central West Libraries Joint Agreement finishes on 31 October 2018, although from an administrative perspective if a change were to occur then 1 July 2018 would be a preferable date.

The Chairperson expressed disappointment in the lack of commitment from member councils in sending Council representatives to relevant events including the NSW Public Libraries Association Conference. She expressed the view that a commitment to attending these events would increase understanding of what is happening within the industry.

 

RESOLVED                                                                                      Cr R Fagan/Mr S Maunder

That all members Councils respond in writing prior to 1 June 2017 indicating their decision to adopt either Option 1 or Option 2 as the future model of Central West Libraries.

 

 

The Chairperson formally congratulated Jan Richards on recently receiving an AM in the General Division Of The Order Of Australia for ‘Significant service to library and information management through executive roles with professional associations.‘

 

All present were invited by the Manager Central West Libraries to attend a tour of the newly refurbished Orange City Library.

The Meeting Closed at 11.25am.

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                              2 May 2017

2.2                       Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee 8 March 2017

Attachment 1      Central West Libraries - Future Model - Discussion Paper

DISCUSSION PAPER

Central West Libraries – Future Model

 

 

Introduction

This discussion paper has been prepared in response to a request arising from the extraordinary meeting of the Central West Libraries committee held on 7 December 2016. At this meeting a report on the “Future Model of Central West Libraries” was considered, and a discussion paper on the comparisons, risks and costs of options 1, 2 and 4 was requested.

 

 

Option 1

Under this model it is intended that the service will still be provided under the branding of Central West Libraries (CWL), however the CWL entity will be dissolved and Orange City Council (OCC) would then assume the full responsibility of the service currently provided by CWL. Under this model OCC would enter into a multi-year performance based contract for the delivery of this service with each Member Council.

 

Risk: Under this model there would be no Central West Libraries Committee which has the potential for member Councils to be disengaged.

 

Cost Variables: Under this model it is envisaged that the cost for the provision of library services would remain unchanged, on the assumption that the current level of service, that is provided, also remains unchanged.

 

 

Option 2

Under this model it is intended that the service will still be provided under the branding of CWL, however the CWL entity will be dissolved and individual member councils assume the staff and administration of the libraries within their respective local government areas. Each council would need to take on the staff in their respective libraries and take responsibility for existing entitlements. Under a fee-for-service arrangement OCC will co-ordinate the resources (book stock, audio and e-resources) and the Library Management System (LMS) for each facility.

 

Risk: There are a number of service delivery implications in the transfer of staff to individual Member Councils:

·    This would limit the flexibility and current practice of deploying staff across branches/Council areas

·    Potential inequities of salary and professional development across CWL with variable service level implications

·    Unclear reporting lines between employer (Member Councils) and professional expertise (CWL)

·    Professional isolation

 

Cost Variables: Under this model it is envisaged that the total cost to Member Councils for the provision of library services would remain unchanged comprising a direct cost for staff and the charges from OCC. This is based on the assumption that the current level of service, that is provided, is maintained. However, this option would provide greater flexibility to individual Councils to vary the level of library services provided to their communities, thereby creating an option to vary the cost of the service.

 

 

Option 4

The service that is currently being provided by CWL remains unchanged.

 

Risk: That Member Councils will not actively participate in the Central West Libraries Committee. In the recent past there have been examples of non-commitment by Member Councils which has resulted in the cancellation of Committee meetings due to the lack of a quorum. This could be addressed by a review of the Central West Libraries Charter and the reduction in the number of members needed for a quorum.

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                                                         2 May 2017

2.2                       Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee 8 March 2017

Attachment 1      Central West Libraries - Future Model - Discussion Paper

 

 

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 4

Administration

·    General secretarial and administrative services

·    Development, application and maintenance of policy and strategy

·    Management of Contract with participating Councils

·    Legislative adherence

·    Liaison with key agencies

 

·    Support of the Central West Libraries Committee

·    General secretarial and administrative services

·    Development, application and maintenance of policy and strategy

·    Development, implementation and reporting of SLAs

·    Legislative adherence

·    Liaison with key agencies

·    Support of the Central West Libraries Committee

·    General secretarial and administrative services

·    Development, application and maintenance of policy and strategy

·    Development, implementation and reporting of SLAs

·    Legislative adherence

·    Liaison with key agencies

Staffing

·    Coordinated, centralised and consistent employment of all CWL staff including recruitment, performance management and training and professional development.

·    Provision of specialist and administrative services across all branches including Manager Central West Libraries, Reading and Writing Coordinator, Branch services and Technical services staff.

·    Branch staff employed by Member Councils.

·    Member Councils responsible for recruitment, performance management and training and professional development.

·    Provision of specialist and administrative services across all branches including Manager Central West Libraries, Reading and Writing Coordinator, Branch services and Technical services staff.

·    Coordinated, centralised and consistent employment of all CWL staff including recruitment, performance management and training and professional development.

·    Provision of specialist and administrative services across all branches including Manager Central West Libraries, Reading and Writing Coordinator, Branch services and Technical services staff.

Finance

Responsibility of Orange City Council.

Responsibility of Orange City Council. Excludes payroll.

Responsibility of Orange City Council.

Work Health and Safety

Responsibility of Orange City Council in partnership with Member Councils

Responsibility of Member Council.

Responsibility of Orange City Council in partnership with Member Councils

Collection Development and Management

Centralised collection and membership management.

Centralised collection and membership management

Centralised collection and membership management.

IT & Communications

Provision of one Library Management System (Spydus) and support by OCC IT Section.

Provision of one Library Management System (Spydus) and support by OCC IT Section.

Provision of one Library Management System (Spydus) and support by OCC IT Section.

Information and Reference Services

Centralised service delivered by Branch Services staff.

Centralised service delivered by Branch Services staff.

Centralised service delivered by Branch Services staff.

Program Development and Support

Delivery of Library-wide programs

Delivery of Library-wide programs

Delivery of Library-wide programs

Communication, Marketing and Promotion

Centralised approach to communication, marketing, promotion of CWL

Centralised approach to communication, marketing, promotion of CWL

Centralised approach to communication, marketing, promotion of CWL

 


 

ESTIMATE 2017/2018

ESTIMATE 2018/2019

ESTIMATE 2019/2020

ESTIMATE 2020/2021

ESTIMATE 2021/2022

ESTIMATE 2022/2023

ESTIMATE 2023/2024

ESTIMATE 2024/2025

ESTIMATE 2025/2026

ESTIMATE 2026/2027

Options 1 & 4

Blayney

149,383.12

157,115.84

162,643.52

168,469.92

174,673.36

181,351.96

188,431.24

196,026.48

204,061.12

205,966.08

Cabonne

306,109.88

321,029.41

331,896.73

343,350.33

355,524.39

368,589.54

382,410.26

397,188.77

412,794.13

417,171.67

Cowra

260,860.95

274,621.17

284,544.75

294,998.15

306,117.54

318,083.51

330,729.19

344,285.01

358,607.85

362,303.86

Forbes

239,726.81

251,081.38

259,555.14

268,449.94

277,889.02

287,981.72

298,626.68

309,995.86

321,968.34

325,908.06

Orange

1,236,515.74

1,290,221.21

1,332,148.87

1,376,040.67

1,422,334.70

1,471,587.27

1,523,346.63

1,578,252.89

1,635,907.57

1,660,469.34

2,192,596.50

2,294,069.00

2,370,789.00

2,451,309.00

2,536,539.00

2,627,594.00

2,723,544.00

2,825,749.00

2,933,339.00

2,971,819.00

Option 2

Blayney

86,358.02

90,011.60

93,883.60

98,013.44

102,478.56

107,378.84

112,627.16

118,341.44

124,443.36

124,458.32

Cabonne

158,347.73

165,073.65

172,201.65

179,804.31

188,024.19

197,045.16

206,706.84

217,226.31

228,459.39

228,486.93

Cowra

141,618.47

147,970.73

154,702.73

161,883.02

169,646.24

178,166.04

187,290.96

197,226.02

207,835.04

207,861.05

Forbes

113,775.61

118,591.70

123,695.70

129,139.58

135,025.42

141,484.88

148,403.12

155,935.58

163,979.02

163,998.74

Orange

463,231.17

483,201.33

504,365.33

526,938.66

551,344.60

578,129.08

606,815.92

638,049.66

671,402.20

671,483.97

963,331.00

1,004,849.00

1,048,849.00

1,095,779.00

1,146,519.00

1,202,204.00

1,261,844.00

1,326,779.00

1,396,119.00

1,396,289.00

Assumptions made under Option 2

·    Branch operational costs, such as salaries and wages, leave entitlements and equipment maintenance and operation become the responsibility of the member councils and have been excluded from the costs above.

·    The cost recovery of OCC charges has been reduced and excludes Human resources and payroll, safety and welfare charges.

·    All revenues become the responsibility of the member councils to set and collect in accordance with their fee and charges policies.

·    Staff employed in the shared services have their costs retained to form part of the fee for service costs.

·    Capital costs have been retained in the amounts above for the motor vehicle replacement and bookstock – these may need to be removed.

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                                   2 May 2017

3.1                       Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Attachment 1      Disability Inclusion Action Plan - Version 7 - Final Draft - Disability Services - April 2017

3       General Reports

3.1     Disability Inclusion Action Plan

TRIM REFERENCE:        2017/725

AUTHOR:                       Maureen Horth, Community Services Manager    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

Orange City Council has developed a Disability Inclusion Action Plan as required under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014. Blayney, Cabonne and Orange Councils resolved to take a collaborative approach to the development of a joint plan with individual strategies and actions. The Disability Inclusion Action Plan will underpin Council’s commitment to providing quality facilities and services that enable people with disability to fully participate in our communities.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “5.1 Our Community – Identify changing community aspirations and undertake community engagement and planning for the creation of open spaces, recreational facilities and services, recognising the special needs of older people and those with disabilities”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

The development of a Disability Inclusion Action Plan is required under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and will form part of Council’s integrated planning and reporting process.

 

Recommendation

That Council place the Draft Blayney Cabonne Orange Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017-2021 on public exhibition for 28 days.

 

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.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Orange City Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan has been developed in partnership with Blayney Shire Council and Cabonne Shire Council. The joint development process has allowed for regional consultation and partnership growth while developing specific and detailed strategies and actions for each individual Council area.

Attachments

1          Disability Inclusion Action Plan - Version 7 - Final Draft - Disability Services - April 2017, D17/26039

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3.1                       Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Attachment 1      Disability Inclusion Action Plan - Version 7 - Final Draft - Disability Services - April 2017

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