The complete answer to contract services
SurfLink is Surf Coast Shire's innovative answer to the requirements of Compulsory Competitive Tendering and National Competition Policy. In 1995, the new Council,...
Partnership pays off
With the aim of creating new business opportunities in growth industries, SurfLink has formed a strategic alliance with major international company Fuji Xerox....
Integrated business makes good sense
A major part of SurfLink's business strategy is the development of integrated enterprises. Having identified information services as an area of potential growth,...
Promoting small farm safety
At times a Council's interest in occupational health and safety may extend beyond the activities of its own workforce and into high risk...
Working with hazardous substances
An employee was working in the kitchen of a house removing old linoleum from the floor. The method used was to tear off...
Self management for workplace safety
The basic principle of first aid is taking responsibility for one's own safety and not adding to the casualty list. This principle is...
Place to be in the future
After some years discussing the possibility of amalgamation, the first Mayor of the new City of Playford, Marilyn Baker, says it is good...
Building on many strengths
With extensive experience from the Victorian restructure process, Tim Jackson was appointed Chief Executive Officer in February last year. Originally filling this position...
Managing in a competitive environment
The General Management Committee, comprising the Chief Executive Officer and five Managers, is responsible for formulating policy, implementing strategic initiatives and evaluating the...
Greater productivity a winner
The Enterprise Agreements, replacing four previous agreements of the two former Councils, is an excellent example of all parties being prepared to work...
Mapping a transition path
Under the South Australian restructure process, the Cities of Munno Para and Elizabeth opted to merge in December 1996. However, they continued...
Preparing people for change
Human relations issues are a vital component in the success of any amalgamation process. A new, larger entity provides numerous benefits for...