Delivery Program 2012-2016 - Coffs Harbour City Council - NSW ...

Integrated Planning and ReportingThe Delivery Program and Operational Plan have been prepared by Coffs Harbour City Council under Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) lawsenacted by the NSW Government in October 2009.The IPR framework has been introduced to improve all NSW councils’ long-term community, financial and asset planning. The changes are expectedto assist councils to:− integrate and streamline statutory planning and reporting;− strengthen strategic focus;− align with national sustainability frameworks; and− ensure accountability and responsiveness to local communities.The framework is being introduced across the state over a three-year transition period. Coffs Harbour City Council nominated to be in the first groupof councils, electing an implementation date of 1 July 2010.The framework requires the development and implementation of the following components:− a Community Strategic Plan – developed and maintained with the assistance of a community engagement strategy,and covering a timeframe of at least 10 years;− a long-term Resourcing Strategy (Financial Plan, Asset Management Strategy and Workforce Management Strategy);− a four-year Delivery Program (generally aligned to the term of each council);− a one-year Operational Plan;− an Annual Report; and− an ongoing monitoring and review process.Coffs Harbour City Council – 2012/2016 Delivery Program – 28 June 2012 Page 5