Have your say on Council’s Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents

Have your say on Council’s Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents

Have your say on Council’s Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents

Do you want to know which projects are occurring in your town or village over the next 12 months? Do you want to know why one project takes priority over another, or why one road is being sealed but another road isn’t?

It’s important for residents to understand and play a part in Yass Valley Council’s Draft Integrated Planning and Reporting Documents, which include the proposed budget, rates, fees and charges, projects and programs for the 2022/23 period.

These documents are on public exhibition between now and 5:00 pm on Monday, 6 June and include the:

Draft 2022-23 Operational Plan Draft 2022-32 Long Term Financial Plan Draft 2022-26 Delivery Program Draft 2022-23 Revenue Statement Draft 2022-26 Workforce Management Plan Draft 2022 Asset Management Strategy and Asset Plans

The community can have its say on these documents by providing written feedback, attending our Council’s Community Roadshows between 17 May-1 June, or emailing [email protected]. During these dates, Council’s Executive Management Team and Councillors will visit each of the towns and villages to present the proposed documents.

“We are thrilled to be able to hit the road again after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19,” said Yass Valley Mayor Allan McGrath.

“The Community Roadshows allow us to present these important documents and hear directly from residents. Their engagement, feedback and suggestions are extremely important as these documents are ultimately shaped by the community.”

About the documents Draft Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan The Operational Plan is Council’s budget for achieving the community priorities outlined in the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and the actions in the 2022-26 Delivery Program. The 2022-23 Operational Plan directly addresses the Delivery Program and identifies the projects, programs, or actions that Council will undertake.

The Long Term Financial Plan is used by Council to inform decision-making in relation to the Delivery Program over four years

Included in the Draft 2022-23 Operational Plan is an Additional Special Rate Variation (SRV) of 1%. The Additional SRV will raise the rate levy for Yass Valley to 2.3% (well below the current CPI) and bring us in line with a standard rate peg of 2.4%. The impact to ratepayers of this increase will be between $7 and $31 per annum on their 2022-23 rates.

Draft Delivery Program The Operational Plan and Long Term Financial Plan are linked to the activities described in the Delivery Program. The delivery program outlines the actions Council staff will undertake to achieve outcomes for the community.

Draft Revenue Statement The Revenue Statement outlines Council’s charging philosophy, ordinary rating structure, pension rebates, interest on overdue rates and charges, exemptions, annual charges (water, waste, stormwater and sewer), statement of borrowings, and fees and charges.

Draft Workforce Management Plan The Workforce Management Plan helps Council address the needs of its workforce in accordance with the service delivery expectations of the community.

Draft Asset Management Strategy and Plans The Asset Management Plans outline Council’s assets, such as roads, drains, water, sewage, parks and public buildings, and how they are managed and maintained.

Find a document Click on the document’s link below to view it on Council’s website:

Hard copies of these documents are available to view at Yass Valley Library (behind Yass Soldiers’ Memorial Hall) and Council’s Administration Office (209 Comur Street, Yass). Please call or email before visiting to ensure the documents are available:

To provide a written submission, you can:

Find your local community engagement session Find out more about these documents from Council’s Executive Management Team and Councillors at the following sessions:

Yass Valley Business Chamber and businesses – 6-7:30 pm – Tuesday, 17 May (Council Chambers or online) Bowning Hall – 7-8:00 pm – Wednesday, 18 May Sutton Hall – 6-7:30 pm – Thursday, 19 May Gundaroo Hall – 6-7:30 pm – Wednesday, 25 May Murrumbateman Markets – 8:30 am-2:30 pm – Saturday, 28 May Binalong Hall – 6-7:30 pm – Wednesday, 1 June

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