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MAV MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Rob SpenceChief Executive Officer1

The MAV Team

Alison Lyon

Christine JonesExecutive Assistant40

Gavin MahoneySenior ProjectsOfficer41

John HennessySectorDevelopmentConsultant

Trevor KoopsSenior Economist

Geoff PawseyManager,Workforce andRisk Management11

Daniel HoganManager,Marketing5

Deputy ChiefExecutive Officer

Jay WestfoldGovernance andLegal SupportOfficer2

Paul RozarioGovernance andLegislationAdviser36

Andrew RoweCouncillorDevelopmentOfficer

John SmithClaims Adviser16

Alison StandishManager,HR & CorporateServices25

OwenHarvey-BeavisManager,Research andStrategy33

Ben MorrisManager,Environment45

Liz JohnstoneManager,Planning12

ClareHargreavesManager, SocialPolicy

EmmaFitzclarenceManager,EmergencyManagement29

Imogen KellySeniorCommunicationsAdviser3

Debbie SmithSeniorCommunicationsAdviser6

Janet MetcalfOnlineCommunicationsCoordinator20

FrancescaBennettPublic RelationsOfficer23

Julie-AnnUndrillManager, Eventsand Sponsorship

CameronSpenceManager, MAVProcurement35

Max FonovicMarketingManager, MAVProcurement32

Chestine OngProcurementOfficer9

Steve VasilevskiIT Coordinator46

Simon MorganFinance andInsurance Officer28

May YinPosarnigAccounts Officer38

Jenna StewartCorporateServices Officer

Candice OngCorporateServices Officer

Alex RosenthalCorporateServices Officer30

MaxineMorrisonRural CouncilsVictoria

ElisabethJacksonVicLink17

Lloyd BradySwift Systems

Bernie CotterAssociation ofBaysideMunicipalities13

Jillian MolinaTimber TownsVictoria andNational TimberCouncilsTaskforce

James CleaverPolicy Adviser7

SimoneStuckeyPolicy Adviser21

NareeAtkinsonPolicy Adviser26

MichelleCroughanProject Officer27

Gareth HatelyProject Officer43

Carrie WhiteProject Officer8

Derryn WilsonProject Officer10

Jan BruceProject Officer

Jan BlackProject Officer34

Jan BarrettProject Officer24

Helen RoweProject Officer15

Con PagonisProject Officer19

Sophie GaleProject Officer

RosemaryHancockPolicy Adviser37

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Claire DunnPolicy Adviser22

Ros HandleyProject Officer14

James HolmanProject Officer39

Russell ReesPolicy Adviser42

Adrian BirchProject Officer44

ClaudiaLaidlawProject Officer31

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Michael GreenElectronicRecords Officer47

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Governance

Municipal Association Act 1907The Municipal Association Act 1907 defines the purpose of theMAV to promote the efficient carrying out of municipalgovernment throughout the state of Victoria and watch over andprotect the interests, rights and privileges of municipalcorporations. It establishes the MAV as a corporation withperpetual succession and requires it to provide a mutual liabilityinsurance scheme for local government and empowers it toprovide fidelity insurance.

MAV RulesThe Act requires the MAV to set Rules for> the management of the Association> the regulation of proceedings> fixing the annual subscription paid by each municipality> fixing of contributions to the Municipal Officers’ Fidelity

Guarantee Fund> other matters affecting the management of the Association.

member council. The Rules prescribe the functions of the Boardwhich include ensuring the directions set by State Council are met,setting the budget and overseeing the manner by which the MAVengages with its membership.

Board electionsBoard elections were held in March 2011. Cr Bill McArthur wasre-elected as President. Four board members were re-electedunopposed: Cr Rod Fyffe (Rural North Central); Cr Ken Gale (RuralSouth West); Cr Geoff Lake (Metropolitan Southern); and Cr GeoffGough (Metropolitan East). Another three members were re-electedin contested elections: Cr Lisa Mahood (Rural North East); Cr ReidMather (Rural North West); and Cr John Sipek (Metropolitan West).Incumbents Cr Enver Erdogan and Cr Jane Rowe were defeated byCr Gaetano Greco (Metropolitan Central) and Cr Jeff Amos (RuralGippsland) respectively. Cr David Clark (Rural South Central),Cr Coral Ross (Metropolitan South East) and Cr Mary Lalios(Interface) were elected to fill the remaining three vacancies.BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE

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State CouncilThe Act provides that each member council may appoint acouncillor as its representative, and these representativesconstitute the Association. The representatives come together twice

Jeff AmosSam AlessiJohn ChandlerDavid Clark

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a year to form State Council which sets the policy direction of theAssociation and monitors its performance. The State CouncilAnnual General Meeting was held in October 2010 and receiveda report from the President on the activities and financial affairs ofthe Association and voted on 76 motions from member councils.

In May 2011 the State Council met and approved the StrategicWork Plan for

the MAV for 2011/12 and considered a further 68motions from member councils. For a list of MAV representativesat 30 June 2011 see page 40.

BoardThirteen board members are elected for a two-year term. Twelve

board members are elected to represent a geographic groupingof councils. The representatives in that grouping elect the regionalboard member. The thirteenth member of the board is thePresident who is popularly elected by the representatives of each


Enver ErdoganJan FarrellRod FyffeKen GaleGeoff GoughGaetano GrecoGeoff LakeMary LaliosBill McArthurLisa MahoodReid MatherCoral RossJane RoweJohn Sipek

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Board Allowances and ExpensesThe Board Allowance and Expense Policy makes provision forboard members to receive an annual allowance paid quarterly inadvance. Board members are provided with a data allowance foraccessing business papers via iPads and can claim out-of-pocketexpenses for travel, parking, accommodation and meals whenundertaking duties as a board member. The policy also allows forBoard members to attend MAV events including the AnnualConference, Councillor Development Weekend, AssetManagement Conference and Future of Local GovernmentSummit.

The above amounts do not correlate to the allowance andexpense payment figures in the financial statements as they includesome payments made to board members for expenses incurred in2009/10 and claimed in 2010/11. Some expenses are alsocharged to other areas in the MAV accounts. Payments forexpenses were made directly to board members, to their councilfor travel where they have utilised a council fleet vehicle, ordirectly to the hotel for some accommodation expenses. It shouldbe noted that board members may lodge claims after 30 June2011 for expenses incurred in the 2010/11 year, details of whichwill be reflected in the 2011/12 Annual Report.

ANNUALALLOWANCE

DATAALLOWANCES EXPENSES EVENTS TOTAL Compliance

Jeff Amos 2,540.31 60 1,300.00 891.00 4,791.31 In addition to the requirements of the Municipal Association Act

Sam AlessiJohn ChandlerDavid ClarkEnver ErdoganJan FarrellRod FyffeKen GaleGeoff Gough

7,646.725,206.542,540.315,206.545,206.547,746.867,746.868,937.40

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5,527.66 495.00 13,849.381,047.34 1,575.00 8,008.881,297.82 - 3,898.13

- 495.00 5,881.542,178.00 1,575.00 9,139.546,426.00 1,575.00 16,044.86

10,472.75 1,575.00 20,091.611,864.71 1,575.00 12,674.11

1907 and MAV Rules, the MAV must comply with relevantregulations and obligations applicable to statutory and publicbodies. The MAV is also required to comply with the provisions ofits Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). The MAV hasestablished a significant compliance and governance structure toensure it meets its obligations under the AFSL. This structureincludes a compliance and risk management strategy; complianceand risk management plan; compliance and risk analysis table;and disaster recovery and business continuity plan. An electronicrisk management and compliance system operates within MAV

Gaetano Greco 2,540.31 60 - - 2,600.31 Insurance to ensure compliance with its AFSL obligations.Geoff LakeMary LaliosBill McArthurLisa Mahood

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20,619.89 3,016.00 79,128.85*8,635.75 1,575.00 19,445.155,612.39 1,575.00 15,231.25

Compliance with this system is audited by the MAV’s independentinternal auditor and findings are reported to both the MAVInsurance Committee and the MAV Board.

Coral Ross 2,540.31 60 - 550.00 3,150.31Jane RoweJohn Sipek

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9,075.39 1,575.00 18,477.11480.05 1,575.00 10,098.91

*President Cr Bill McArthur was also provided with full private use of a motor vehicleat a cost of $17,891.29.


JOHN WARBURTONAPPOINTED 1995Chair, MAV Insurance Committee 2005– presentDirector, Lend Lease Real EstateInvestments LimitedDirector, Health Super Financial ServicesDirector, Emergency Services Foundation

RON FARRELLAPPOINTED 2001Non Executive Director, connect.com.au Pty LtdMember, Professional StandardsCouncils (All States and Territories)

CR ROD FYFFEAPPOINTED 2004MAV Regional Representative for RuralNorth CentralCouncillor, Greater Bendigo CityCouncilMayor 2004, 2005, 2011

ALLAN GARCIAAPPOINTED 2003Chief Executive Officer, LocalGovernment Association of TasmaniaQuadrant Superannuation

Chairman, Vision Super Audit CommitteeChairman, Metlink Audit Committee

MICHAEL GUILMARTINAPPOINTED 2009Company Director Lake Eildon CountryClub LtdChief Executive Officer, VictorianManaged Insurance Authority 1997 –2007

DR MICHAEL KENNEDY OAMAPPOINTED 1995Chief Executive Officer, MorningtonPeninsula Shire CouncilChairman, Frankston MorningtonPeninsula Local Learning andEmployment NetworkChairman, GAMUT (Centre for theGovernance and Management ofUrban Transport) University of

CR BILL MCARTHURAPPOINTED 2009MAV PresidentCouncillor, Golden Plains ShireCouncilMayor 2004, 2005Director, Australian Local GovernmentAssociationMember, MAV Audit Committee

ROB SPENCEAPPOINTED 1997Chief Executive Officer,Municipal Association of VictoriaTrustee, Vision Super

MelbourneDirector, LifeSaving VictoriaDirector, Inner East Community Health

Insurance Committee MAV INSURANCE COMMITTEE ATTENDANCEThe Board has delegated authority and responsibility for theoperation of the MAV Insurance business to the MAV InsuranceCommittee (MAVIC). A Deed of Establishment requires theformation of a management committee, and formalises authorities,duties and powers of delegation by the committee and providesguidance as to the day-to-day operation of the insurance business.MAVIC has oversight of the operation of the insurance schemes andmonitors the MAV’s compliance with its Australian Financial ServicesLicence (AFSL). It comprises nine members – four independentinsurance experts, one council CEO, one MAV board member, onerepresentative of the Local Government Association of

Tasmania,and the President and CEO of the MAV. The Committee oversees

John WarburtonRon FarrellRod FyffeAllan GarciaMichael GuilmartinMichael KennedyBill McArthurAnne MurphyRob Spence

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the operations of the MAV Insurance business.Independent committee members receive a sitting fee for eachmeeting attended. In 2010/11 the sitting fee was:> Chair: $875> Independent committee members: $620In addition, an allowance of $1,185 was paid to the independentcommittee members for attendance at other insurance-relatedmeetings.


* Denotes special meetings of the MAV Insurance Committee. The special meeting inOctober was to consider the financial statements for MAV Insurance. The specialmeeting in May was to consider premium levels in 2011/12.

Audit CommitteeThe Audit Committee is an independent committee established atthe direction of the MAV Board in 2004. The Committee operatesunder a charter approved by the Board, which was reviewed andupdated this year. Its primary objective is to assist MAVmanagement in maintaining good governance, compliantfinancial reporting, management of risk, maintaining a reliablesystem of internal controls and monitoring organisationalperformance. The Committee meets quarterly and additionalmeetings are convened as required.The Committee comprises three independent members and twoboard members. Dean Newlan CPA, an independent membersince the Committee’s inception, is Chair. Michael Ulbrick wasappointed as an independent member in October 2010 toreplace Elizabeth Reeves CPA (2004 – September 2010). The thirdindependent member is Terry Makings AM FIEAust (appointed2009). The Board was represented by the MAV President, Cr BillMcArthur and Cr Jan Farrell (until board elections in March 2011)and Cr Mary Lalios (post board elections).In addition to monitoring the financial and risk managementperformance of the MAV and reviewing the annual work program ofthe internal and the external auditors, in 2010/11 the MAV AuditCommittee received reports on the Local Authorities Super DefinedBenefit Scheme, events and training policies and processes,information technology and communication enhancements, sharedservices, and food safety projects. It also monitored the

MAV’sinvolvement in the Bushfire Royal Commission and reviewed theperformance of MAV’s external auditor.Independent committee members receive a sitting fee for eachmeeting attended. In 2010/11 the sitting fees were:> Chair: $865.20 (2010 calendar year) and $891.15 (2011)> Independent committee members: $576.80 (2010) and

$594.10 (2011).

Advisory Groups

MAV ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY GROUPProvides advice on environmental issues of importance to localgovernment and the needs and issues of members for delivery ofenvironmental outcomes.Co-chairs: Cr Reid Mather and Cr Jane RoweMAV HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY GROUPProvides advice on social policy and human services issues. Thecommittee also facilitates consultation with regional groupings ofcouncils on current statewide issues.Chair: Cr Ken Gale

MAV PLANNING ADVISORY GROUPProvides advice on strategic and statutory planning issues affectinglocal government and guides MAV policy and positiondevelopment on planning related issues.Chair: Cr Jan FarrellMAV TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY GROUPProvides advice on infrastructure and transport issues affectinglocal government and assists the MAV to carry forward key policiesand campaigns in this area.Co-chairs: Cr Geoff Gough and Cr Lisa MahoodImmediately after the elections the Human Services AdvisoryGroup was reconvened with Cr Ken Gale as Chair. Cr Rod Fyffewas appointed Chair of the interim Environment Advisory Groupand Cr David Clark as Deputy Chair. Cr Geoff Gough wasappointed Chair of the interim Planning Advisory Group withCr Coral Ross as Deputy Chair.In May 2011 the Board resolved to establish committees on artsand culture; environment; human services; multicultural; planning;and transport and infrastructure. Reference groups on emergencymanagement and professional development were alsoestablished. The positions of chair and deputy chair and the termsof reference for each committee and reference group wereunresolved at 30 June 2011.

A scheduled 12 month review of the Board’s committee structurewas postponed from December until after board elections inMarch. Four advisory groups established in 2009 continued toprovide advice to the Board until the elections. A board memberchaired each group and provided a conduit for feedback betweenthe group and the Board.


Other MAV CommitteesThe MAV has also established and supported several othercommittees across major policy areas and projects, including:MAV COAG WORKING PARTY (HUMAN SERVICES)Advises MAV advocacy into COAG policy directions, and monitorsprogress of agreements being developed with the VictorianGovernment.MAV/DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD SAFETYCOORDINATION PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEEProvides an interface mechanism between the Victorian and localgovernment in respect of food regulations.MAV EARLY YEARS ADVISORY GROUPGuides the MAV on issues relating to early years policy andservice provision and planning.MAV ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTADVOCACY GROUPAdvises the MAV and shares information on reducing theenvironmental impacts of the built environment.MAV HACC AND AGEING ADVISORY GROUPGuides the MAV on issues relating to government ageing policies,Home and Community Care and related aged programs, andpositive ageing issues.MAV HOUSING GROWTH COUNCILLOR REFERENCE

GROUPGuides MAV input to the Victorian Government on housinggrowth requirements and metropolitan planning issues.MAV LOCAL GOVERNMENT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGISSUES FORUMBrings councils together to share ideas and information forimproving responses to drug use in our communities.MAV INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGYCOMMITTEEPlans, coordinates and supports information and communicationtechnology initiatives that deliver better council services andreduce costs.MAV PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REFERENCE GROUPProvides advice on the MAV’s professional development program

for councillors, identifies ongoing areas of need within the sectorto be addressed, and encourages participation of colleagues inthe MAV professional development program.MAV ROADSIDE, WEEDS AND PESTS SUB-COMMITTEEProvides input to the Ministerial Working Party on roadside pests.MAV STEP PLANNING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTSTEERING COMMITTEEProvides direction to the program development.


MAV SWIFT CONSORTIUM MANAGEMENT GROUPManages the ongoing implementation of shared library servicescontracts and policies.MAV ELECTRIC LINE CLEARANCE REFERENCE GROUPProvides input into the development of a risk management modelthat would allow councils to deliver safety outcomes and preservestreetscape amenity in urban areas.MAV/DPCD WINDFARM JOINT WORKING GROUPEngages councils to improve the assessment, compliance andpublic confidence in wind farm development.MAV PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT REVIEW WORKINGGROUPEnables local government input to contentious matters during thereview of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.MAV/DSE LOCAL GOVERNMENT NATIVE VEGETATIONREFERENCE GROUPProvides advice on native vegetation management, principally onprivate land and roadsides which impact on local government.MAV NATIVE VEGETATION PERMITS ASSESSMENT WORKINGGROUPProvides advice on simplifying the native vegetation permitassessment process.MAV PUBLIC LIGHTING CUSTOMER INNOVATION COMMITTEEReviews public lighting technology to reduce costs and reducegreenhouse emissions.MAV IMPROVING EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN LOCALGOVERNMENT PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEEOversees projects to define the role of local government inemergency management, improve capability and capacity ofperformance and develop robust performance measures.MAV COUNCILLOR WORKCOVER COMMITTEEProvides guidance on issues arising from workers compensationbeing extended to councillors.

External CommitteesAs the peak body for localgovernment, the MAVrepresents or nominatesrepresentatives for the sectoron a range of externalcommittees and other bodies.In 2010/11, these included:Animal Welfare AdvisoryCommitteeAssociation of BaysideMunicipalitiesAssociation of Regional WasteManagement GroupsBroiler Code ReviewStakeholder Reference GroupBuilding Regulation AdvisoryCommitteeClimate Change and theEmergency ManagementSector: Building ResearchCapacity Steering GroupCommunity Emergency RiskManagement Review andRedevelopment CommitteeCommunity Recovery FundCommunity Road SafetyReference GroupCountry Fire Authority BoardDevelopment AssessmentForumDepartment of Planning andCommunity DevelopmentProcurement Technical AdvisoryGroupDepartment of Planning andCommunity DevelopmentSustainable ProcurementWorking GroupDepartment of TransportMaintaining Mobility SteeringGroupDomestic Animal ManagementImplementation CommitteeEmergency ManagementManual Victoria StrategyGroup

E-planning CouncilEssential Service CommissionCustomer ConsultativeCommittee

Fire Safety in Public BuildingsCommitteeFlood Warning ConsultativeCommittee VictoriaFuture Coasts: PreparingVictoria’s Coasts for ClimateChange Steering CommitteeGeographic Place NamesAdvisory Committee – ANZACCommemorative NamingProgram CommitteeInfringements StandingAdvisory CommitteeHACC Departmental AdvisoryCommittee (VictorianDepartment of Health)Heart Foundation (Vic) andQuit Victoria Smoke-FreePolicies Advisory GroupMAV/Department of HumanServices Food SafetyCoordination Project SteeringCommitteeMelbourne Bushfire ProtectionProgram Project Control GroupMetropolitan Fire andEmergency Services BoardMetropolitan LocalGovernment Waste ForumMetropolitan Transport ForumMinister for Agriculture’sRoadside Pests Working PartyMinisterial Advisory Council onPublic LibrariesMinisterial Utilities InfrastructureReference PanelMosquito Borne Virus TaskforceMunicipal EmergencyManagement EnhancementGroupNational Packaging CovenantCouncil

National Television andComputer Product StewardshipScheme Stakeholder ReferenceGroupNational Timber CouncilsAssociationOffice for Children EarlyChildhood DevelopmentAdvisory Group

Planning and Environment ActReview Expert Advisory GroupPlanning and Subdivision FeesReview Technical AdvisoryGroup and StakeholderReference GroupProject Board Evaluating Trialsof Community Warning SirensRailway Crossing ProjectDelivery CommitteeRailway Crossing TechnicalGroup CommitteeRegional Greenhouse Allianceand Stakeholders Network

Road Transport AdvisoryCommitteeRural Councils VictoriaSex Work Ministerial AdvisoryCommitteeStanding Committee on LocalGovernment and CulturalDiversityState Emergency MitigationCommitteeState Emergency RecoveryPlanning CommitteeState Emergency ReliefSub-committeeState Emergency ResponsePlanning CommitteeState Emergency Strategy TeamState Fire Management

Planning CommitteeState Flood Strategy CommitteeState Library AdvisoryCommittee on Public LibrariesState Natural and BuiltEnvironment Recovery PlanningCommitteeTimber Towns VictoriaUN Global Compact CitiesProgramme Advisory CouncilVicHealth Alcohol StrategyAdvisory GroupVictorian BushfireReconstruction and RecoveryAuthority Interagency TaskforceVictorian Childcare IndustryLiaison Group

Victorian Children’s CouncilVictorian Climate ChangeCoastal Hazard GuidelinesProject Steering GroupVictorian Community RoadSafety AllianceVictorian EmergencyManagement CouncilVictorian Feedlot CommitteeVictorian Food Safety CouncilVictorian Freight and LogisticsCouncil


Operations

Human ResourcesThe MAV retains a mix of staff and consultants to advocate theinterests of its members, raise the sector’s profile, provide adviceand capacity building programs to support local governmentactivities, and supply insurance and procurement services tocouncils. In 2010/11 the staffing profile of the MAV included:> 40 staff (32 full-time and eight part-time) funded frommembership subscriptions. These staff focus on delivering the MAVStrategic Work Plan ratified by State Council and provide policysupport, advice and capacity-building programs to councils inaddition to maintaining the representation of Victorian localgovernment views to the Victorian and Australian governmentsand other key groups> 17 staff (nine full-time and eight part-time) funded fromVictorian and Australian government grants or externalorganisations to deliver specific projects and programs to supportVictorian councils> Seven specialist consultants who supplement the skills of staffand provide support in areas such as insurance, financialmanagement, information technology and policy advice.During the year, 16 staff left the organisation. The employmentterm of four staff concluded with the end of projects that weregrant funded. Twelve staff moved on to new career opportunitiesor retired. These positions were filled through recruitment orreorganisation of tasks.

EventsIn 2010/11 the MAV ran 113 events, excluding committeemeetings, attracting more than 7,154 registrations. These includedconferences, forums, workshops, and training to support theongoing professional development of councillors and seniorofficers. The Councillor Development Weekend, AnnualConference, Asset Management Conference and Future of LocalGovernment Summit were among the major events staged. ManyMAV events are sponsored by external organisations, keepingregistration costs low. Sponsorship generally takes the form ofdirect financial contributions but may also involve discounted orin-kind services or products provided to the MAV. In 2010/11 theMAV received $402,601 from events sponsorship.


Media coverageThe MAV continued to provide widespread media commentary oncouncils’ roles in emergency management following the release ofthe final report of the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission andthe Government’s response. Extensive radio and print newscommentary was also provided on the recovery efforts andfunding needs of councils following a succession of devastatingfloods that impacted hundreds of townships across more than 30municipalities.The collation of an annual rates media package achieved morebalanced reporting of council rate rise stories. In addition tocoverage in metropolitan daily, suburban and regionalnewspapers, an editorial was published in the Weekly Times andtalkback radio interviews also highlighted the struggles facingcouncils to meet funding shortfalls for community services.Importantly, the media coverage moved beyond blaming councilsfor lifting rates to an examination of the limitations of the fundingstructures and cost pressures facing local government. A numberof stories called upon the Victorian and Australian governments tostop shifting costs onto councils, and to come up with policies thatfix the inequity faced in areas where smaller populations cannotsustain the funding injections needed by councils.The MAV’s media effort also included extensive publicity achievedfor three key advocacy campaigns. A call to parties seekingcommitments from political parties in the lead up to the stateelection was reported in radio and print media across the state.The Give Our Streets the Green Light campaign achieved strongmedia support during the federal and state elections, with morethan 80 articles published in newspapers across the state. Thepublic support generated through the campaign helped to secureboth Australian and Victorian government funding commitmentsfor councils to implement energy efficient street lighting.Prominent coverage was given to the $600 million fundingshortfall necessary for Victoria to achieve national kindergartenreforms in The Age and Herald Sun as well as regional andsuburban media. This issue continued to attract strong mediacoverage as councils and preschools try to identify solutions, andimpacts such as fee increases, waiting lists, and cessation ofthree-year old kinder classes.

SecretariatsThe MAV hosts the secretariat functions for several localgovernment groups. The various agreements generally provideoffice space, facilities and support services at an affordable costfor an officer employed to support the various activities andgovernance arrangements of the groups.ASSOCIATION OF BAYSIDE MUNICIPALITIESA consortium led by the Association of Bayside Municipalities,Central Coastal Board and MAV was successful in securing $1million to assist councils understand the choices and costs inresponding to climate change risks by focusing on four casestudies and developing tools, approaches and decision makingmethodologies. An operational review of the Associationdetermined to re-cast the secretariat coordinator role as ExecutiveOfficer, review and recommend appropriate membercontributions, seek additional resources for the 2011/2012budget, undertake stakeholder workshops to build awareness andownership of Association priorities, identify critical partnershipsand scope potential projects of mutual benefit. In addition aworkshop convened in conjunction with the Central Coastal Boardidentified priority issues facing Port Phillip Bay’s coastal andmarine environments to inform the actions of the Association in2011. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council providedadministrative support until the appointment of the new ExecutiveOfficer in March 2011.

funding announcement was on scoping the new program anddelivering already planned events. A detailed plan and budget forthe first year of the program was agreed with the funding body.The past year also saw the development and adoption of a robustgovernance structure to guide the management of the network;the election of Cr Ken Gale from Moyne Shire Council as Chair;two forums for mayors and CEOs of rural councils; a new websitefor the network, and; the flagship event, the Rural Summit. Thefourth annual Rural Summit took place in Rutherglen and wasattended by 200 delegates from around the state.TIMBER TOWNSA study was commissioned in partnership with VictorianGovernment agencies and one of Australia’s largest privateplantation companies detailing funding needed to maintain timberimpacted local roads to a suitable standard. The report will assistwith planning for future funding needs. It listed 330 roads,forecast to cart 41.3 million tonnes of logs during 2011 – 2015,and found that the total cost of works required to upgrade theroads is $95.6 million. The Association increased its membershipthis year welcoming Ararat Rural City Council, Corangamite ShireCouncil, Greater Geelong City Council and South GippslandShire Council. After ten years as Chair, Cr Malcome Hole fromWellington Shire Council stood down and Vice President Cr BillHarrington from Baw Baw Shire Council took on the presidency.Timber Towns Victoria also held the secretariat for the NationalTimber Councils Association for the fourth year running.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES VICTORIA NETWORKA seminal research report was published to demonstrate theeconomic benefit of public libraries. The research found that every

dollar invested in public libraries yields $3.56 in communitybenefit. The report will be a critical advocacy tool in securing abetter funding deal for public libraries. In addition to the quarterlymeetings for network members, nine workshops were attended by640 library staff on various topics. The network also collaboratedwith the State Library of Victoria on evaluations of nine libraryservices and the digitisation of several local newspapers.RURAL COUNCILS VICTORIARural Councils Victoria was successful in not only securing butincreasing a funding commitment of $3 million to $3.5 millionfollowing a change in government. The primary focus since the


MAV RepresentativesAT 30 JUNE 2011

Alpine Shire Council - Cr Nino MautoneArarat Rural City Council - Cr Andrea MarianBallarat City Council - Cr Cheryl BromfieldBanyule City Council - Cr Jenny MulhollandBass Coast Shire Council - Cr John DuscherBaw Baw Shire Council - Cr Diane BlackwoodBayside City Council - Cr James LongBenalla Rural City Council - Cr Bill HillBoroondara City Council - Cr Coral RossBrimbank City Council - Ms Joanne AndersonBuloke Shire Council - Cr Reid MatherCampaspe Shire Council - Cr Neil PankhurstCardinia Shire Council - Cr George BlankhornCasey City Council - Cr Geoff AblettCentral Goldfields Shire Council - Cr John SmithColac Otway Shire Council - Cr Stephen HartCorangamite Shire Council - Cr Ruth GstreinDarebin City Council - Cr Gaetano GrecoEast Gippsland Shire Council - Cr Jane RoweFrankston City Council - Cr Brad HillGannawarra Shire Council - Cr Max FehringGlen Eira City Council - Cr Margaret EsakoffGlenelg Shire Council - Cr Bruce CrossGolden Plains Shire Council - Cr David CotsellGreater Bendigo City Council - Cr Rod FyffeGreater Dandenong City Council - Cr Peter BrownGreater Geelong City Council - Cr Andy RichardsGreater Shepparton City Council - Cr Jenny HoulihanHepburn Shire Council - Cr Bill McClenaghanHindmarsh Shire Council - Cr Michael GawithHobsons Bay City Council - Cr Angela AltairHorsham Rural City Council - Cr Michael RyanHume City Council - Cr Ros SpenceIndigo Shire Council - Cr Larry GoldsworthyKingston City Council - Cr Ron BrownleesKnox City Council - Cr Joe CossariLatrobe City Council - Cr Bruce LougheedLoddon Shire Council - Cr Allen BrownbillMacedon Ranges Shire Council - Cr John LetchfordManningham City Council - Cr Geoffrey GoughMansfield Shire Council - Cr Tom IngpenMaribyrnong City Council - Cr Michael ClarkeMaroondah City Council - Cr Tony DibMelton Shire Council - Cr Broden BorgMildura Rural City Council - Cr John Arnold


Mitchell Shire Council - Cr Graeme CoppelMoira Shire Council - Cr Ed CoxMonash City Council - Cr Geoff LakeMoonee Valley City Council - Cr John SipekMoorabool Shire Council - Cr Tom SullivanMoreland City Council - Cr Enver ErdoganMornington Peninsula Shire Council - Cr Bev ColombMount Alexander Shire Council - Cr Michael ReddenMoyne Shire Council - Cr Ken GaleMurrindindi Shire Council - Cr Peter BealesNillumbik Shire Council - Cr Helen ColemanNorthern Grampians Shire Council - Cr Ray HewittPort Phillip City Council - Cr John MiddletonPyrenees Shire Council - Cr David ClarkeQueenscliffe Borough Council - Cr Bob MerrimanSouth Gippsland Shire Council - Cr Warren RaabeSouthern Grampians Shire Council - Cr Bob PennyStonnington City Council - Cr Claude UllinStrathbogie Shire Council - Cr Graeme WilliamsSurf Coast Shire Council - Cr Libby CokerSwan Hill Rural City Council - Cr Gary NortonTowong Shire Council - Cr Peter JoyceWangaratta Rural City Council - Cr Anthony GriffithsWarrnambool City Council - Cr Jacinta ErmacoraWellington Shire Council - Cr Jeff AmosWest Wimmera Shire Council - Cr Darren RaynerWhitehorse City Council - Cr Ben StennettWhittlesea City Council - Cr Mary LaliosWodonga City Council - Cr Lisa MahoodWyndham City Council - Cr Cynthia MansonYarra City Council - Cr Alison ClarkeYarra Ranges Shire Council - Cr Terry AveryYarriambiack Shire Council - Cr Andrew McLean

Civic Mutual Plus Members

VictoriaAlpine Shire CouncilArarat Rural City CouncilBallarat City CouncilBanyule City CouncilBass Coast Shire CouncilBaw Baw Shire CouncilBayside City CouncilBenalla Rural City CouncilBoroondara City CouncilBrimbank City CouncilBuloke Shire CouncilCampaspe Shire CouncilCardinia Shire CouncilCasey City CouncilCentral Gippsland RegionWater CorporationCentral Goldfields ShireCouncilCentral Highlands RegionWater CorporationCity West Water CorporationColac Otway Shire CouncilColiban Region WaterCorporationCorangamite Shire CouncilDarebin City CouncilEast Gippsland Region WaterCorporationEast Gippsland Shire CouncilEastern Regional LibrariesCorporationFrankston City CouncilGannawarra Shire CouncilGlen Eira City CouncilGlenelg Shire CouncilGolden Plains Shire CouncilGoulburn Valley Region WaterCorporationGoulburn Valley RegionalLibrary CorporationGoulburn-Murray Rural WaterCorporationGrampians Wimmera MalleeWater CorporationGreater Bendigo City Council

Greater Geelong City Council

Greater Shepparton CityCouncilHepburn Shire CouncilHindmarsh Shire CouncilHobsons Bay City CouncilHorsham Rural City CouncilHume City CouncilIndigo Shire CouncilKingston City CouncilKnox City CouncilLatrobe City CouncilLoddon Shire CouncilLower Murray Urban and RuralWater CorporationMacedon Ranges Shire CouncilManningham City CouncilMansfield Shire CouncilMaribyrnong City CouncilMaroondah City CouncilMelbourne City CouncilMelton Shire CouncilMildura Rural City CouncilMitchell Shire CouncilMoira Shire CouncilMonash City CouncilMoonee Valley City CouncilMoorabool Shire CouncilMoreland City CouncilMornington Peninsula ShireCouncilMount Alexander Shire CouncilMoyne Shire CouncilMunicipal Association ofVictoriaMurrindindi Shire CouncilNillumbik Shire CouncilNorth Central GoldfieldsLibrary ServiceNorth East Region WaterCorporationNorthern Grampians ShireCouncilPort Phillip City CouncilPyrenees Shire CouncilQueenscliffe Borough CouncilSouth Gippsland Region

WaterCorporation

South Gippsland Shire CouncilSouthern Grampians ShireCouncilSouthern Rural WaterCorporationStonnington City CouncilStrathbogie Shire CouncilSurf Coast Shire CouncilSwan Hill Rural City CouncilTowong Shire CouncilVictorian Water IndustryAssociation Inc.Wangaratta Rural City CouncilWannon Region WaterCorporationWarrnambool City CouncilWellington Shire CouncilWest Gippsland RegionalLibrary ServiceWest Wimmera Shire Council

Western Region WaterCorporationWesternport Region WaterCorporationWhitehorse City CouncilWhitehorse ManninghamRegional Library CorporationWhittlesea City CouncilWodonga City CouncilWyndham City CouncilYarra City CouncilYarra Plenty Regional LibraryServiceYarra Ranges Shire CouncilYarriambiack Shire Council

TasmaniaBen Lomond WaterCorporationBreak O’Day CouncilBrighton CouncilBurnie City CouncilCentral Coast CouncilCentral Highlands CouncilCircular Head CouncilClarence City CouncilCradle Mountain WaterCorporationDerwent Valley CouncilDevonport City CouncilDorset CouncilFlinders CouncilGeorge Town CouncilGlamorgan/Spring BayCouncil

Glenorchy City CouncilHobart City CouncilHuon Valley CouncilKentish CouncilKing Island CouncilKingborough CouncilLatrobe CouncilLaunceston City CouncilLocal Government Associationof TasmaniaMeander Valley CouncilNorthern Midlands CouncilOnstreamRivers and Water SupplyCommissionSorell CouncilSouthern Midlands CouncilSouthern Water CorporationTasman CouncilWaratah-Wynyard CouncilWest Coast CouncilWest Tamar Council


Fidelity Members

Alpine Shire CouncilArarat Rural City CouncilBallarat City CouncilBass Coast Shire CouncilBaw Baw Shire CouncilBayside City CouncilBenalla Rural City CouncilBoroondara City CouncilBrimbank City CouncilBuloke Shire CouncilCardinia Shire CouncilCasey City CouncilCentral Goldfields ShireCouncilCentral Highlands RegionWater CorporationCitywide Service Solutions Pty LtdColac-Otway Shire CouncilColiban Region WaterCorporationCorangamite Regional LibraryCorporationCorangamite Shire CouncilCrowlands Water SupplyCo-operativeDarebin City CouncilEast Gippsland Region WaterCorporationEast Gippsland Shire CouncilEastern Regional LibrariesFrankston City CouncilGannawarra Shire CouncilGeelong Regional LibraryCorporationGlenelg Shire CouncilGolden Plains ShireGoulburn Valley Region WaterCorporationGoulburn-Murray Rural WaterCorporationGrampians Wimmera MalleeWater CorporationGreater Bendigo City CouncilGreater Geelong City

CouncilGreater Shepparton CityCouncilHepburn Shire Council


Hindmarsh Shire CouncilHobsons Bay City CouncilHorsham Rural City CouncilHume City CouncilIndigo Shire CouncilKingston City CouncilKnox City CouncilLatrobe City CouncilLoddon Shire CouncilLower Murray Urban and RuralWater CorporationMacedon Ranges Shire CouncilManningham City CouncilMansfield Shire CouncilMaribyrnong City CouncilMelbourne City CouncilMelbourne Wholesale FishMarketMelton Shire CouncilMildura Rural City CouncilMitchell Shire CouncilMoira Shire CouncilMonash City CouncilMoonee Valley City CouncilMoorabool Shire CouncilMoreland City CouncilMornington Peninsula ShireCouncilMount Alexander Shire CouncilMoyne Shire CouncilMunicipal Association ofVictoriaMurrindindi Shire CouncilNillumbik Shire CouncilNorth East Region WaterCorporationNorthern Grampians ShireCouncilPort Phillip City CouncilPyrenees Shire CouncilQueen Victoria MarketQueenscliffe Borough CouncilSouth Gippsland Region WaterCorporationSouth Gippsland Shire CouncilSouthern Grampians ShireCouncil

Southern Rural WaterCorporationStonnington City CouncilStrathbogie Shire CouncilSurf Coast Shire CouncilSwan Hill Rural City CouncilTanjil Bren Water Co-op Ltd &Committee of Management -Recreation ReserveTowong Shire CouncilWannon Region WaterCorporationWarrnambool City CouncilWellington Shire CouncilWest Gippsland RegionalLibrary CorporationWest Wimmera Shire CouncilWestern Region WaterCorporationWesternport Region WaterCorporationWhitehorse City CouncilWhittlesea City CouncilWodonga City CouncilWyndham City CouncilYarra City CouncilYarra Ranges Shire CouncilYarriambiack Shire Council

Documents

2010 – 11 annual report part 3 · Web view1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. MAV MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. Rob Spence. Chief Executive Officer. 1. The MAV Team. Alison Lyon