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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 at the…
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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 to be…
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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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