TABLE OF CONTENTSPage 3 Overview / <strong>Shire</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mundaring</strong>'s Vision, Purpose and ValuesPage 4 Messages from the <strong>Shire</strong> President and CEOPage 5 GovernancePage 6 <strong>Shire</strong> WardsPage 7 Elected RepresentativesPage 8-9 Strategic Objective 1Page 10-11 Strategic Objective 2Page 12-13 Strategic Objective 3Page 14-17 Strategic Objective 4Page 18-19 Strategic Objective 5Page 20-21 Access and InclusionPage 22 Complaints RegisterPage 23Attachments1. Auditor's Report2. <strong>Shire</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mundaring</strong> Financial ReportTHIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS ON REQUEST.Page 2 <strong>Shire</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mundaring</strong> Annual Report 2009
OVERVIEW OF SHIRE OF MUNDARING<strong>Shire</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mundaring</strong> is located 35 kilometres east <strong>of</strong> Perth's centralbusiness district.The hills region provides a unique lifestyle to 37,000 residents andcovers Bailup, Beechina, Bellevue, Boya, Chidlow, Darlington, GlenForrest, Gorrie, Greenmount, Helena Valley, Hovea, Mahogany Creek,Malmalling, Midvale, Mount Helena, <strong>Mundaring</strong>, Parkerville, SawyersValley, Stoneville, Swan View (part <strong>of</strong>), The Lakes and Wooroloo.The <strong>Shire</strong> encompasses a total land area <strong>of</strong> 644sqkm <strong>of</strong> which nearlyhalf comprises national park, state forest or water catchments. Whilerural land is used mainly for farming, a fledgling wine industry has beendeveloping in more recent years, which complements a growing tourismindustry.The <strong>Shire</strong> boasts a rich history, closely linked to the old railway line thatis now the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, which stretches some 70kmsthrough the shire.Tourism is a vibrant and growing part <strong>of</strong> the region, with nature-basedactivities and facilities a priority. It boasts the Munda Biddi Bike Trail,a range <strong>of</strong> accommodation, fine food and award winning restaurants,wineries, arts and wildlife.<strong>Mundaring</strong> is thought to be named froman Aboriginal word meaning ‘a high placeon a high place’ or ‘the place <strong>of</strong> grass treeleaves’.The original inhabitants <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Mundaring</strong>area were the Nyungar people, withEuropean settlement from the 1840s.Population was minimal until the 1880s,with villages established mainly along therailway line and Great Eastern Highway.Significant growth came in the early1900s following the construction <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Mundaring</strong> weir.This continued well after the post-waryears, particularly during the 1970s and1980s.OUR VISION, PURPOSE AND VALUESThe <strong>Shire</strong>'s vision is:OUR VISIONA vibrant community enjoying a rich mix <strong>of</strong> lifestylesFor the <strong>Shire</strong> to achieve this vision, it will be:A pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisation where people enjoyworking together with the community.OUR PURPOSETo work within the community to provide leadership andservices which sustain and enhance a diverse quality<strong>of</strong> life.OUR VALUESRespect - Care <strong>of</strong> yourself and others whilst honouringand supporting diversity <strong>of</strong> skills, backgrounds andperspectives.Integrity - Being who you say you are, <strong>of</strong> telling the truthand being consistent and reliable.Team Spirit - The support structures and behaviours thatholds a team together in working towards a commonpurpose.DRIVING VALUESExcellence in Customer Service - Total commitmentto informing, educating, consulting and responding tocustomer needs in a respectful and pr<strong>of</strong>essional way.Innovation - A willingness to seek ideas, shareknowledge and remain flexible to new ways <strong>of</strong> doingthings. It also means taking risks, making mistakes andmaking time to reflect on issues to allow new solutionsto surface.Continuous Improvement - A continual openness tolearning, sharing, reflecting, challenging and improvingthe way things are done.OUR PEOPLEThe success <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Shire</strong> is dependent upon buildingthe skills and capabilities <strong>of</strong> our staff. The <strong>Shire</strong> isfortunate to have talented and dedicated people whoare committed to the achievement <strong>of</strong> our <strong>strategic</strong><strong>objective</strong>s.OUR WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe <strong>Shire</strong> maintains a friendly, outcome focusedworkplace. Staff have access to a range <strong>of</strong> opportunitiesfor pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal development.<strong>Shire</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Mundaring</strong> Annual Report 2009 Page 3
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