Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee
Agenda
4 February 2020
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that an 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, 4 February 2020.
David Waddell
Chief Executive Officer
For apologies please contact Administration on 6393 8218.
Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee 4 February 2020
2.1 Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee held 13 November 2019
2.2 Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee held 11 December 2019
2.3 Minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee held 30 October and 11 December 2019
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 Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at this meeting. |
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/2766
AUTHOR: Samantha Freeman, Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held on 13 November 2019 are attached for Council’s adoption.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “12.1 Prosper - Attract and grow strategic investment”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Economic Development Community Committee at its meeting held on 13 November 2019 and that the minutes 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 Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 13 November 2019
2 EDCC 13 November 2019 Agenda, D19/73535⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Economic Development Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 13 November 2019
COMMENCING AT 8.00AM
Attendance
Cr T Mileto (Chairperson), Cr R Kidd (Mayor)(8.03am), Cr M Previtera(8.28am), Mr Tim Hall, Mr Russell Tym(8.02am), Mr Michael Banks, Mr Tony Healey, Mr Greg Beileiter, Mr Phil Gunn, Miss Gemma McDonald, Mrs Neina Campbell, Mr Craig Hort, Mr Darryl Curran, Mr Todd Bryant, Ms Michelle Kable, Business Project Officer
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
RESOLVED Mr T Hall/Mr G Beileiter That the apologies be accepted from Mr Wayne Sunderland and Dr David Mallard for the Economic Development Community Committee meeting on 13 November 2019. |
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Nil
TRIM Reference: 2019/2454 |
As the Water & Sewer Manager was unavailable the session was delivered by Director Technical Services. |
TRIM Reference: 2019/2455 |
Presentation was unable to proceed as presenter had to be in Parramatta. |
TRIM Reference: 2019/2453 |
Recommendation Mr T Bryant/Mr G Beileiter That the Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated. |
The Meeting Closed at 9.15AM
Attachment 1 EDCC 13 November 2019 Agenda
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/2797
AUTHOR: Samantha Freeman, Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services
EXECUTIVE Summary
The minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held on 11 December 2019 are attached for Council’s adoption.
Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan
The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “12.1 Prosper - Attract and grow strategic investment”.
Financial Implications
NIL
Policy and Governance Implications
NIL
That That Council: 1 Acknowledge the presentations to the Economic Development Community Committee at its meeting held on 11 December 2019 and; 2 The minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee of 11 December 2019 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 11 December 2019
2 EDCC 11 December 2019 Agenda, D19/74269⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Economic Development Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 11 December 2019
COMMENCING AT 8.00am
1 Introduction
Attendance
Cr T Mileto (Chairperson), Mr Russell Tym (8.06am), Mr Wayne Sunderland, Mr Michael Banks, Mr Tony Healey, Mr Greg Beileiter, Mr Phil Gunn, Mrs Neina Campbell, Mr Craig Hort, Dr David Mallard, Mr Todd Bryant, Ms Amanda Spalding, Chief Executive Officer, Works Manager, Business Projects Officer
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
RESOLVED Mr G Beileiter/Mr M Banks That the apologies be accepted from Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Mr Tim Hall, Miss Gemma McDonald and Mr Darryl Curran for the Economic Development Community Committee meeting on 11 December 2019. |
1.2 Acknowledgement of Country
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Nil
2 Previous Minutes
RESOLVED Mr C Hort/Mr G Beileiter That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 13 November 2019 (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 13 November 2019. |
3 Presentations
TRIM Reference: 2019/2769 |
The CEO spoke on his vision for Orange in 2020 through to 2036 on topics such as education, population, amenity and the economy. |
3.2 MANAGER WORKS update to the EDCC TRIM Reference: 2019/2769 |
(Late inclusion based on availability). The Works Manager spoke on the future upgrades to Huntley Road and Clergate Road at the request of the Committee. |
4 General Reports
TRIM Reference: 2019/2768 |
Due to time constraints this item was carried forward to the next meeting.
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The Meeting Closed at 9.27am
Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee 4 February 2020
Attachment 1 EDCC 11 December 2019 Agenda
RECORD NUMBER: 2019/2805
AUTHOR: Nick Redmond, Manager Corporate and Community Relations
EXECUTIVE Summary
The minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee held in 30 October 2019 and 11 December 2019 are provided 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 “4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs”.
Financial Implications
Nil
Policy and Governance Implications
Nil
1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Sister Cities Community Committee at its meeting held on 30 October 2019 and 11 December 2019. 2 That Council determine recommendation 4.1 from the minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting of 30 October 2019. 4.1 Sister Cities Community Committee Action List Update That the action list for the Sister Cities Community Committee be updated to reflect the following actions : · That contact again be made with federal department authorities to explore funding to assist with a review of strategic planning in Mt Hagen. · That a report be brought to a future meeting about whether there was any existing reserve on funding being held by Orange City Council which could contribute to a review of planning in Mt Hagen. · That a committee be formed from staff and community members to prepare for the visit in 2020 of the Mayor of Ushiku to Orange. · That the option of hosting a Sister Cities promotional stall at the Harmony Day event in 2020 be explored. · That the option of expanding the staff exchange with Timaru by inviting local citizens to take part be explored, and through involving sporting tours. · That the option of livestreaming the Ushiku Cup Japanese Speaking competition be explored. 3 That Council determine recommendation 4.1 from the minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting of 11 December 2019. 4.1 Sister Cities Community Committee Action List Update That the action list for the Sister Cities Community Committee be reviewed and updated to include the following matters: · That Council staff be requested to inspect the bronze statue (donated in 1994 by Ushiku) at the theatre entrance and arrange for any required expert maintenance ahead of the visit by the Mayor of Ushiku. · That Council’s Parks & Gardens staff be requested to explore a proposal to renew the ‘Sister Cities Garden’ (next to the theatre in Byng St) to once again include plants which reflect Orange’s Sister Cities. 4 That the remainder of the minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee at its meeting held on 30 October 2019 and 11 December 2019 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 Sister Cities Community Committee held on 30 October 2019
2 Sister Cities Committee Agenda 30 October 2019, D19/74691⇩
3 Sister Cities Community Committee Minutes 11 December 2019, D19/74657⇩
4 Sister Cities Community Committee Agenda 11 December 2019, D19/74597⇩
5 Sister Cities Community Committee Action Plan, D19/60203⇩
ORANGE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE
Sister Cities Community Committee
HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 30 October 2019
COMMENCING AT 5.30pm
1 Introduction
Attendance
Cr K Duffy, Cr T Mileto, Mr G Bloore, Mr D Brooks, Mrs J Goodacre, Mr C Gryllis, Mr B Ostini, Communications Officer
1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence
RESOLVED Mr D Brooks/Mr B Ostini That the apologies be accepted from Mrs S Pirie and Ms Aya Hurford for the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting on 30 October 2019. |
1.2 Acknowledgement of Country
1.3 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
2 Previous Minutes
RESOLVED Mr B Ostini/Mr D Brooks That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Sister Cities Community Committee held on 24 July 2019 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting held on 24 July 2019. |
3 Presentations
4 General Reports
The Meeting Closed at 6.24 pm.
Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee 4 February 2020
Attachment 1 Sister Cities Committee Agenda 30 October 2019
Attachment 2 Sister Cities Community Committee Minutes 11 December 2019
Attachment 3 Sister Cities Community Committee Agenda 11 December 2019
Attachment 4 Sister Cities Community Committee Action Plan
Sister Cities Community Committee
Action Plan
Action |
Who |
Delivery/Operational Plan reference |
Cost implications |
Resourcing implications |
Start |
End |
Update/Completed |
Coordinate an appeal to assist communities affected by recent earthquakes in PNG. The committee has recommended making donation to local school in Mt Hagen. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
$500 allocation by council |
Staff time to coordinate. |
6 July 2018 |
Feb 2019 |
COMPLETED: Appeal concluded. Funds transferred to local school in Mt Hagen. |
Continue with program of bringing more trainees from Mt Hagen for skill training in Orange. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be considered in future budget. |
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When funding is available |
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ONGOING: Funding opportunities are being explored. |
Send council planning staff to Mt Hagen to assist with review of key planning documents. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be considered in future budget. |
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25 July 2018 |
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ONGOING: Funding opportunities are being explored. This PNG option is to take a higher priority than trainees. |
Explore exchange visit with council staff to Timaru. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be considered in future budget. |
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6 July 2018 |
23 October 2019 |
COMPLETED: Agreement reached with Timaru Council to host reciprocal staff visits in 2020. |
Liaise with Orange schools to support exchange visits as necessary. Specifically, explore opportunities created by Canobolas High withdrawing from program |
Committee Members and Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
No budget required |
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6 July 2018 |
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ONGOING |
FUTURE DIRECTIONS: Continue to explore new directions for future activity of Sister Cities Committee. |
Committee Members & Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
No budget required. |
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ONGOING |
A report be produced for the next meeting to enable discussion and planning about future spending recommendations by the Committee. The report to include: the amount in the 2018/19 council budget for Sister Cities activities, what amounts had been spent from this allocation in recent years and for what purposes.
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Communication Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
29 August 2018 |
7 November 2018 |
COMPLETED: Report presented to 7 November 2018 meeting. |
The material available on the council website and social media channels about local Sister Cities activities and programs be expanded, with the aim of boosting community awareness of the program.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
15 August |
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COMPLETED: A Sister Cities page is on the new Council website. There is room for more coverage of activities. |
Bring costings for a ‘Welcome’ banner, a Japanese flag and suggestions to improve the council welcome events for visiting exchanges students.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Approx $300 |
8 November 2018 |
October 2019 |
ONGOING: Costing presented to meeting. Circulated text. Banner to be produced prior to March 2020 exchange visits. |
Information about the next national Sister Cities Association conference be circulated to Sister Cities committee members.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
8 November 2018 |
August 2019 |
COMPLETED: Information provided to committee members on next conference. Bryce Ostini attended the national forum and provided report. |
That the section of the Community Strategic Plan that outlines the work of the Sister Cities committee be circulated to committee members
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
8 November 2018 |
Feb 2019 |
COMPLETED: Details supplied to committee members. |
That a letter of congratulation be sent to the incoming mayor of the City of Orange, California once the results of the Nov 6 election are known.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
8 November 2018 |
Jan 2019 |
COMPLETED: Letter sent. |
That Christmas greetings be sent to the council leadership of each of the sister cities. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
8 November 2018 |
Dec 2018 and Jan 2019 |
COMPLETED: Letter sent. |
That a prospective date for the next meeting on a Wednesday in February at 5.30pm be circulated to committee members.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
8 November 2018 |
Feb 2019 |
COMPLETED: Date circulated. |
Circulate prospective dates for committee meetings in 2019 to committee members. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
ASAP |
21 June 2019 |
COMPLETED: Meeting dates circulated to committee by email 21 June. (Dates : 24 July, 23 October, 11 December) |
That the Sister Cities Committee recommend Orange City Council consider installing an electronic message board at the Civic Centre, which could be used to convey community messages such as welcome to exchange groups.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be determined |
To be determined |
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ONGOING: Recommendation to be conveyed to Council with next minutes |
That two members of the Sister Cities Committee, including one staff member, be supported to attend the national Sister Cities Association forum in Perth in September, or if budgeted funds are sufficient, an additional committee member attend the event.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be determined |
Nil |
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August 2019 |
COMPLETED: Council considered the matter and authorised one person to attend the event. |
That a report be brought to the next meeting on any progress on obtaining Australian Government funding to assist Mt Hagen review its local council planning strategies.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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October 2019 |
COMPLETED: Report to 11 December 2019 meeting. |
That the next meeting of the Sister Cities Community Committee be held at Wednesday 23 October at 5.30 pm.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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October 2019 |
COMPLETED: Agenda for 23 October meeting prepared. |
That contact again be made with federal department authorities to explore funding to assist with a review of strategic planning in Mt Hagen.
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Manager of Corporate and Community Relations |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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December 2019 |
COMPLETED: Approaches made to government departments. Indications received suggest no new funding available for this purpose. |
That a report be brought to a future meeting about whether there was any existing reserve on funding being held by Orange City Council which could contribute to a review of planning in Mt Hagen.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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December 2019 |
COMPLETED : Report brought to 11 December 2019 meeting |
That a committee be formed from staff and community members to prepare for the visit in 2020 of the mayor of Ushiku to Orange.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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ONGOING : Planning for visit to begin the 2020 new year. |
That the option of hosting a Sister Cities promotional stall at the Harmony Day event in 2020 be explored.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
December 2019 |
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ONGOING: Organisers approached. Indications space would be available for a stall. Planning to continue. |
That the option of expanding the staff exchange with Timaru by inviting local citizens to take part be explored, and through involving sporting tours.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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ONGOING: Suggestion to be raised when planning for visits begins in the 2020 new year. |
That the option of livestreaming the Ushiku Cup Japanese Speaking competition be explored.
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Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
Nil |
Nil |
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ONGOING: To be address when planning begins for the 2020 competition. |
That council staff be requested to inspect the bronze statue (donated in 1994 by Ushiku) at the theatre entrance and arrange for any required expert maintenance ahead of the visit by the mayor of Ushiku. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be determined |
To be determined |
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That council Parks & Gardens staff be requested to explore a proposal to renew the ‘Sister Cities Garden’ (next to the theatre in Byng St) to once again include plants which reflect Orange’s Sister Cities. |
Communications Officer |
4.1 Live - Engage with the community to ensure creative and cultural facilities and services meet changing needs |
To be determined |
To be determined |
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