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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 for the…
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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 City’s progress.…
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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 together for…
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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 as separate entities…
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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 both Council and…
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Community driven forward planning
A participatory process, involving extensive input from key stakeholders, is shaping the future for the City of Playford. It will provide long term direction for…
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Fresh start for service delivery
According to John Clay, General Manager, Service Planning and Contracts, the opportunity to review all Council services is a major benefit of amalgamation. In drawing…
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Strategy and policy iniatives
Darryn Hartnett, General Manager Policy, Strategy and Advocacy, said that this division carries global responsibility for effective and efficient management of Council resources, strategic planning…
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Putting people first
“An opportunity to review what we do and how we do it is one of the major advantages flowing from the amalgamation,” said Ray Pincombe,…
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Centralising contract management
For a consistent and streamlined approach to contract management, all Council’s contracts will be managed and supervised by a new centralised unit. With work ranging…
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Fight for recognition continues
President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor John Campbell believes that 1998 is shaping up to be a very important year for Local…
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Two years on
This special full colour national edition of FOCUS marks our second birthday as a national publication. 1997 was another great year. Coverage included a variety…
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