Mayor Keith Campbell - Governance and Communication Portfolio Report - 19 September 2018

Right to Information Day 

Right to Information Day is celebrated annually across Australia and around the world on the 28 of September. Council acknowledges the contribution of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) in facilitating greater and easier access to government-held information. In line with this year’s theme of ‘Trust and Transparency’, we have partnered with the Office of the Information Commissioner to focus on building greater trust in the services we provide to the community.  A significant part of this focus is to remind the community that Council makes publically available a large range of documents through Council’s website such as plans, strategies, budgets, reports and schedules.  I encourage the community to take the time to access these documents to gain a better understanding of Council, the decisions made and the services we provide.

Annual Report 2017/18

Within one (1) month of the general purpose financial statements for 2017/18 being certified by the Queensland Audit Office, Council is required to adopt the annual report.  This mandatory reporting not only provides the community with details of Council's activities and performance but also provides statements of cashflow and comprehensive income outlining Council’s financial position.  We anticipate that the report will be adopted by Council in November.  

Council ‘Listening Tour’ 2018

I am pleased to announce that Council is continuing the ‘listening tour’ this year.  We will host sessions across our region for the community to meet Councillors gaining insight into the budget and activities of Council.  Sessions are scheduled for:

• Monday 24th September at the Nanango Cultural Centre
• Tuesday 25th September at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall
• Wednesday 3rd October at the Maidenwell Hall
• Thursday 4th October at the Kumbia Hall
• Monday 8th October at the Wondai Town Hall
• Tuesday 9th October at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall (Oliver Bond Street)
• Thursday 18th October at the Murgon Town Hall
• Tuesday 23rd October at the Proston Town Hall

These sessions have been timetabled so that the community can choose a date, day and location which best suits them.  Doors will open at 5.30pm for a 6pm start, with tea and coffee available.