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Ku-ring-gai Council
Draft Management Plan 2005-2009
Other programs <strong>be</strong>ing provided are:
Business writing in plain English.
Essential skills for supervisors.
Sedimentary control for development sites.
Handling dangerous dogs.
Safety strategies for library and cus<strong>to</strong>mer service staff.
Safety strategies for Rangers.
Dealing with difficult people.
Selection and recruitment.
Time management.
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
The Strategic Human Resources Plan will continue <strong>to</strong> focus on a num<strong>be</strong>r <strong>of</strong> initiatives in
order <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>meeting</strong> legislative requirements and improve the health and safety <strong>of</strong>
Council’s staff. There will <strong>be</strong> a review <strong>of</strong> all risk assessments and standard operating
procedures, especially in the outdoor areas. Additionally, occupational health and
safety policies and procedures will <strong>be</strong> reviewed and updated where appropriate, and all
managers will <strong>be</strong> assessed against their generic health and safety accountabilities.
Managing Equity and Diversity
Ku-ring-gai Council is committed <strong>to</strong> the goals <strong>of</strong> equal opportunities in employment
and <strong>to</strong> the provision <strong>of</strong> a work environment that fosters fairness, equity and respect for
social and cultural diversity and that is free from unlawful discrimination and
harassment.
Staff have <strong>be</strong>en appointed from each department <strong>to</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> Referral Officers. These
staff mem<strong>be</strong>rs have <strong>be</strong>en trained <strong>to</strong> provide information for staff and managers about
workplace harassment and discrimination and <strong>to</strong> act as a point <strong>of</strong> contact and support for
any employee who wishes <strong>to</strong> make a complaint.
The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan developed in 2004 in
consultation with staff and management is reviewed by the EEO Committee on a bimonthly
basis against established performance indica<strong>to</strong>rs. Planned activities for the
Committee over the coming year include:
Attending team <strong>meeting</strong>s <strong>to</strong> raise awareness <strong>of</strong> EEO and workplace harassment.
Implementing additional training for managers and staff <strong>to</strong> focus on a broad range <strong>of</strong>
EEO issues.
Reviewing Ku-ring-gai Council’s human resources standards and procedures,
ensuring the inclusion <strong>of</strong> EEO principles.
Reviewing and updating the EEO and Workplace Harassment Information Kit and
the Bullying and Harassment brochure.
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