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Staffing Profile & Other Matters
Freedom of Information
Staff Training and Development
Council continues to provide training opportunities for
staff at all levels to participate in a wide range of learning
and career development programs.
In a new initiative undertaken from late 2011, all staff in
a leadership position (from Coordinators, Team Leaders,
Managers and Directors) participated in a formal
Leadership Program resulting in ongoing improvement
projects for Council and a qualification of Diploma of
Management for 45 staff.
Council supported study leave continues to be well
utilized with 46 staff availing themselves of this
option which provides paid time off work or
financial assistance.
In house training programs have been conducted
based on training needs identified during individual’s
performance reviews. This training has included
computer based training, corporate system training,
and OHS&W training.
Council provides opportunities for young people residing
within or attending school within the Council area to
participate in Work Experience programs.
All new staff participate in an extensive on line Induction
Program.
Elected Member Training and Development
The Elected Members’ Conferences, Seminars and
Training and Development Policy was endorsed on
30 November 2010.
The following training programs have been completed
in the 2011/2012 financial year.
Freedom of Information Statistics
Thirty applications under the Freedom of
Information Act were received by Council for the
twelve months to 30 June 2012.
No applications were brought forward from the
previous year.
Twenty-eight applications were completed.
Two applications were refused, sixteen applications
had partial release, as follows:- Clause 6 (Documents
affecting personal affairs) & Clause 7 (Documents
affecting business affairs) of Schedule 1 of the Act.
Freedom of Information
Information Statement
This Information Statement is published by the
City of Port Adelaide Enfield in accordance with the
requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1991.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is pleased to
comply with the legislation and publishes an updated
Information Statement every twelve months.
1. Structure and Functions of the Council
1.1 Full Council
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is made up of Elected
Members and paid staff who make decisions and
undertake works on behalf of the community. The
Council, consisting of the Mayor and seventeen Ward
Councillors, is the decision-making body on all policy
matters. The Mayor and Councillors represent the
interests of the community and ultimately are responsible
for the workings of the Council. Elected Members vote
on what action will be taken with regard to issues
brought before the Council.
Ordinary meetings of Council are held once a month
on the second Tuesday of every month commencing
at 7.00pm. Members of the public are welcome to
attend. While Elected Members receive an allowance for
expenses, they are volunteers who want to be involved
in making the City a better place in which to live. Elected
Members often make difficult decisions about complex
and important matters. Elected Members are assisted
by paid staff who work under the direction of the City
Manager. Staff implement decisions made by Council,
give advice and perform the daily works necessary
to keep the Council operating. The City Manager is
responsible for all staffing matters.
1.2 Development Assessment Panel
The Development Assessment Panel meetings are
held every three weeks on a Wednesday at 7pm. The
Development Assessment Panel makes decisions on
development applications. Members of the public are
welcome to attend.
Date
Description & Number of Elected
Members in attendance
(noted in brackets)
25/10/11 to
28/10/11
International Cities, Town Centre's &
Communities Society (ICTC) Conference
2011 - Hobart, Tasmania (1)
27/10/11 to
28/10/11
LGA AGM and Associated Sessions -
Adelaide Convention Centre (2)
12/4/12 to
13/4/12
LGA Showcase and General Meeting -
Adelaide Convention Centre (2)
20/5/12 to
23/5/12
2012 LGMA National Congress and
Business Expo - Perth Convention Centre
Western Australia (7)
17/6/12 to
20/6/12
ALGA National General Assembly -
Canberra (3)