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NOTICE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - Roxby Downs · NOTICE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the next . ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING . will be held in the Council
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS Richardson Place PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725 Phone 08 8671 0010 Email; [email protected],com.au Web; www.roxbvdowns.sa.aov.au ABN; 68 284 130 046 NOTICE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the next ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING will be held in the Council Office Boardroom, 6-8 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER 2018 commencing at 4.00pm. A copy of the Agenda for the above meeting is attached to this notice. The meeting is open to the public and members of the community are welcome to attend.
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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNSRichardson Place
PO Box 124 Roxby Downs SA 5725
Phone 08 8671 0010 Email; [email protected],com.au Web; www.roxbvdowns.sa.aov.au
ABN; 68 284 130 046
NOTICE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the next ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING will be held in the Council Office Boardroom, 6-8 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs on WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER 2018 commencing at 4.00pm.
A copy of the Agenda for the above meeting is attached to this notice.
The meeting is open to the public and members of the community are welcome to attend.
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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS Richardson Place
Email: [email protected] Web: www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS Ordinary Council Meeting
Meeting Date & Time Wednesday 19 December 2018 at 4:00pm
Location Council Office Boardroom, 6-8 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs
1. Opening Statement I wish to acknowledge the Kokatha peoples, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may be present today.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Previous Meeting That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 28 November 2018 be confirmed as a true and accurate record of proceedings. Page 3
3. Adoption of Council Resolutions 3.1 Audit Committee Minutes 7 December 2018 – Subject to Confirmation Page 6 3.2 Financial Results 2017-2018 Page 9 3.3 Financial Delegations Page 22 3.4 Council Delegations to the Chief Executive Page 25 3.5 Community Board Annual Grant Page 29 3.6 Flag Flying Policy Page 31 3.7 Proposed Scout Hall Design Page 39 3.8 Upgrade of Hermit Street Playground – Stage 1 Consultation Summary Page 41
4. Reports for Information 4.1 Chief Executive Report Page 46 4.2 Development Application Decisions Page 47
5. Community Presentations, Petitions and Deputations Nil
6. Next Meeting The next Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 30 January 2019 at 4:00pm - Council Office Boardroom, 6-8 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs (unless advised otherwise, by notice on the Council's website).
7. Closure
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MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS Page 1 of 3
Meeting Date & Time Wednesday 28 November 2018 at 4:00pm
Location Present Staff Present Apologies
Council Office Boardroom, 6-8 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs Geoff Whitbread (Administrator) Roy Blight (Chief Executive), Michelle Hales (Group Manager Governance & Community), Stuart Edwards (Group Manager Essential Services & Assets), Tony Weir (Group Manager Lifestyle & Sport), Kerrie Thomas (Executive Support) Drew Ellis (Group Manager Corporate Services)
1. Council Opening
The meeting commenced at 4:01pm. Mr Whitbread acknowledged the Kokatha peoples, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and paid respect to their Elders past and present and extended that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may be present today.
2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Previous Meeting RESOLVED: The Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 31 October 2018 are confirmed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
3. Council Business
3.1 General Purpose Financial Statements for 2017/2018
PURPOSE: To consider the Council's General Purpose Financial Statements for 2017/2018. RESOLVED: That Council adopts the General Purpose Financial Statements as attached in the Annual Report 2017/2018, and as recommended by Council's Audit
Committee on 9 November 2018.
3.2 Annual Report 2017/2018
PURPOSE: To present Council's Annual Report 2017/2018 for adoption. RESOLVED: That:
1. Council receive and adopt the Annual Report 2017/2018. 2. the Chief Executive circulate the Annual Report as required and appropriate and publish on the Council Website.
3.3 Review of Treasury Activity 2018
PURPOSE: To consider a report on Council's investment activities and the resulting income from those activities.
RESOLVED: That the Council adopts this Review of Treasury Activity for the 2017-2018 financial year as recommended by the Audit Committee on 9 November 2018.
3.4 Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 9 November 2018 (Subject to Confirmation)
PURPOSE: To receive the minutes (subject to confirmation) from the Audit Committee held 9 November 2018.
RESOLVED: That the minutes (subject to confirmation) of the Audit Committee held 9 November 2018 be received and noted and the resolutions contained therein be agreed to.
3.5 Review of Budget Management Policy
PURPOSE: To review the Budget Management Policy.
RESOLVED: That Council adopt the Budget Management Policy as presented and as recommended by the Audit Committee on 9 November 2018 and publish on Council's website.
3.6 Payroll Internal Controls Procedure
PURPOSE: To review the document currently titled 'Payroll System Policy & Procedure'.
RESOLVED: That
1. Council adopt the Payroll Internal Controls Policy as presented and as recommended by Council's Audit Committee on 9 November 2018
2. The Policy be removed from the Council's website on the grounds it is an internal document only.
3.7 Financial Internal Controls Procedure
PURPOSE: To review the Financial Internal Control Policy RESOLVED: That Council adopt the Financial Internal Control Policy as presented and as recommended by Council's Audit Committee on 9 November 2018 and publish on Council's website.
3.8 Disposal of Land and Assets Policy PURPOSE: To review the Disposal of Land & Assets Policy.
RESOLVED: That Council adopt the Disposal of Land and Asset Policy as presented and as recommended by Council's Audit Committee on 9 November 2018 and publish on Council's website.
3.9 Roxby Downs Riding Club Lease Agreement
PURPOSE: To provide consent to grant the following Recreational and Sporting club Lease agreement: Roxby Downs Riding Club Lease Agreement Lot 772 Olympic Way Roxby Downs SA 5725
RESOLVED: That Council approve the granting of a lease to Roxby Downs Riding Club for a period of 10 years through a peppercorn arrangement ($1 per annum) with the right for renewal of 5 years for continued access to part allotment 772 Olympic Way Roxby Downs and also grant additional access to the front portion of allotment 722 Olympic Way Roxby Downs for agistment purposes.
3.10 105.5 RoxFM Community Radio Grant
4:16pm: Stuart Edwards – Group Manager Essential Service and Assets declared an interest, due to being Chair of the RoxFM Board and withdrew from the meeting. PURPOSE: To consider an application by 105.5 RoxFM Incorporated for an operating grant of $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) for 2018/2019 towards the running costs of the community radio station.
RESOLVED: That:
1. Council approve a grant of $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) to 105.5 RoxFM Community Radio for the FY2018/2019;
2. 105.5 RoxFM Incorporated be requested to provide the Council with an acquittal
report by 31 August 2019 on the outcomes and results achieved for 2018/2019, and
3. 105.5 RoxFM provide a copy of their current Business Plan to the Chief Executive
for his satisfaction.
4:18pm: Stuart Edwards re-joined the meeting.
4. Reports for Information RESOLVED: The Council receive and notes the following reports:
Development Application Decisions Grant Register
5. Community Presentations, Petitions and Deputations
6. Next Meeting The next Ordinary Council Meeting for the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs is scheduled for Wednesday 19 December 2018 at 4:00 pm - Council Office Boardroom, 6-8 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs, unless advised otherwise, by notice on the Council's website.
7. Closure The meeting closed at 4.20pm. …………………………………. Geoff Whitbread Administrator 19 December 2018
REPORT FOR ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Audit Committee Meeting Minutes 7 December 2018 (Subject to
Confirmation)
1. Purpose To receive the minutes (subject to confirmation) from the Audit Committee held 7 December 2018.
2. Recommendation That the minutes (subject to confirmation) of the Audit Committee held 7 December 2018 be received and noted and the recommendations contained therein be agreed to.
3. Background By operation of the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982, the provisions of the Local Government Act 1999 ('the Act') which relate to the establishment and meetings of a Council Committee do not apply to the Council. However, pursuant to Sections 36(1)(c) and 126 of the Act, the Council has established a committee known as the Roxby Council Audit Committee to ensure compliance with section 126 of the Act and accountability in decision-making. The Audit Committee meets a minimum of four times per year.
4. Discussion Nil
5. Policy Implications 5.1 Financial/Budget
Nil 5.2 Resources
Nil 5.3 Legal and Risk Management
6. Attachments
Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting held 7 December 2018 (Subject to Confirmation)
7. Report Authorisers Roy Blight Chief Executive
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF ROXBY DOWNS Audit Committee Meeting
Meeting Date & Time Friday 7 December 2018 at 2:00pm
Location Present In Attendance Apologies
Boardroom, Local Government Finance Authority, Suite 1205, 147 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000 David Powell (Chair), Trevor Starr, Rosina Hislop Geoff Whitbread (Administrator), Drew Ellis (Group Manager Corporate Services) Roy Blight (Chief Executive), Sayying Toh (Financial Accountant) by phone linkup Nil
1. Opening Statement
The meeting commenced at 2:00pm. Mr Powell acknowledged the Kaurna peoples, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and paid respect to their Elders past and present and extended that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may be present today.
2. In Attendance David Powell (Chair), Trevor Starr, Rosina Hislop Geoff Whitbread (Administrator), Drew Ellis (Group Manager Corporate Services) Roy Blight (Chief Executive), Sayying Toh (Financial Accountant) by phone linkup
3. Conflict of Interest No member declared a conflict of interest.
4. Confirmation of Minutes of the Previous Meeting Moved: R. Hislop
That the Minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting held on 9 November 2018 be confirmed as a
true and accurate record of proceedings.
Seconded: T. Starr Carried
5. Chief Executive Report
Moved: R. Hislop
That the report by the Chief Executive be received and noted.
6. Written Reports 6.1 Financial Results 2017-2018
That the Audit Committee receive the report and recommends the Council consider the report for adoption.
6.2 Review of Procurement Policy Moved: R. Hislop
The Audit Committee refer the policy back to the Council with comments around:
1. Probity Officer 2. Preferred Supplier 3. Unsolicited Bids
7. Next Meeting
The next Audit Committee Meeting is scheduled for 22 February 2019 at 12:30pm - Boardroom, Local Government Finance Authority, Suite 1205, 147 Pirie Street Adelaide SA 5000, (unless advised otherwise, by notice on the Council's website).
8. Closure The meeting closed at 3.05 pm.
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Report on Financial Results 2017-2018
1. Purpose To consider a review of Council's 2017-2018 budget performance and associated matters.
2. Recommendation That Council adopts the Report on Financial Results 2017-2018 as recommended by the Audit Committee on 7 December 2018.
3. Background In accordance with the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 Clause 10(1) – Report on financial results, councils must, by no later than 31 December in each year, prepare and consider a report showing the audited financial results of each item shown in the statement of comprehensive income and balance sheet of the budgeted financial statements of the council for the previous financial year compared with the estimated financial results set out in the budget.
4. Discussion A review of the full 2017-2018 financial year was undertaken. An analysis of Council's financial performance can best be performed by looking at the Operating and Capital accounts separately. The Operating accounts reflect the Council's day to day activities. To analyse the Operating accounts, a review was firstly done of the consolidated entities, then for each of the entities separately. The Capital accounts reflect the Council's special projects, normally either 'building' or 'upgrading' assets. An analysis of the Capital accounts was performed on the consolidated entities. (Refer attachment).
Review of financial performance – Operating accounts
Council consolidated (all entities) (Includes Municipal, Roxbylink, Roxby Power & Roxby Water) Actual ($'000) Budget ($'000) Income 18,248 17,435 Expenses (16,021) (17,581) Operating surplus 2,227 (146) (Effective underspend on Expenses: $1,560K) There were favourable results in both the Income and Expenses side, with income exceeding budget and expenses lower than budgeted. The higher than expected income can largely be explained in terms of the mine shutdown and the resulting impact it had on demand for local services. Its impact on the budget was challenging in that there were variables around the scope and length of its specific impact. The budget process did attempt to factor in this impact however it was impossible to be precise & resulted in the underestimating of some income over the full 12 months).
On the expenses side, there was an evident underspend against budget. At least some of this underspend is attributable to effective cost management processes. (Further analysis on this is provided later in this report). A review was then performed on each entity separately. Municipal Actual ($'000) Budget ($'000) Income 6,733 6,613 Expenses (5,648) (6,251) Operating surplus 1,086 362
Municipal activities achieved an Operating Surplus that was $724K more than expected. This was mostly attributable to lower than expected expenses, especially in materials, contracts & other expenses. Some specific areas of savings were Insurance (asset-related), The Monitor Newspaper, HR/IR, Other Corporate expenses, Various Consultancies, Mobile telephones, Public artworks, etc. Roxbylink Actual ($'000) Budget ($'000) Income 1,733 1,736 Expenses (4,256) (4,904) Operating surplus (2,482) (3,167)
Roxbylink's commercial activities delivered solid sales results against budget, especially in the areas of Café, Kiosk, Functions, Gym and Pool. Roxbylink was able to achieve underspends in expenses. This was largely attributable to employee costs and partly due to the savings in Municipal overhead (which are partly reallocated to Roxbylink). Roxby Power Actual ($'000) Budget ($'000) Income 4,726 4,429 Expenses (3,278) (3,701) Operating surplus 1,447 728
Roxby Power benefitted from the shutdown-demand levels continuing for longer than anticipated by the budget. This led to Electricity sales income exceeding budget by approximately $300K. On the expenses side, Roxby Power achieved material savings in both Employee costs and Materials, contracts & other expenses. During the year, a review of Roxby Power's employee structure was conducted, and this led to a restructure, the outsourcing of maintenance activities, and material savings from internal operations. There were also specific savings from Purchases of Power, HV Switches & transformers. Roxby Water (Water & Sewerage) Actual ($'000) Budget ($'000) Income 5,015 4,657 Expenses (2,840) (2,726) Operating surplus 2,175 1,931 (Ignores budgeted Municipal Distribution)
Roxby Water's sales income exceeded budget by $358K as a combined total, however within this total, water-related income was up by $380K whilst sewerage-related income was down by $22K. This disparity can best be understood in terms of the way the respective utility is charged – ie. water, largely on a consumption volume basis, and sewerage, on a supply charge basis.
Roxby Water had an apparent overspend in the Materials, contracts & other expenses, however on investigation this was found to be attributable to the reallocation of the municipal overheads to Roxby water. This was a year-end journal and is discussed later in this report.
Review of financial performance - Capital accounts
Actual ($'000) Budget ($'000) Receipts specifically for new/upgraded assets 45 0 Sale of replaced assets 0 48 Expenditure on renewal/replacement of assets (722) (1,099) Expenditure on new/upgraded assets (283) (776) Net (960) (1,827)
(Effective underspend on Capital expenditure: $867K) Incomplete projects A number of major projects that were provided for in the 2017-2018 budget were identified as either only partially completed or not yet commenced at 30 Jun 18. They were:
1. Roxbylink stadium floor $128K (partially offset by grant income $45K) 2. Roxbylink stadium roof $122K 3. Municipal reception upgrade $34K 4. POS system for Roxbylink $40K 5. Records Management System $30K 6. Open Office Replacement (50%) $375K 7. Emuwalk project $400K 8. Dog Park project $40K Total $1,169K
Major works relating to Roxbylink facilities face challenges around the seasonal nature of the activities involved (eg. Netball courts are best worked on outside of netball season). Two of the projects listed above, the Roxbylink stadium floor and Roxbylink stadium roof, were delayed for this reason. In relation to the floor, most of the work had been completed by 30 June and final completion occurred early 2018-2019. All of the Roxbylink stadium roof project was delayed until 2018-2019 due to scheduling & contractor availability issues. The Reception upgrade was required to ensure compliance with both WHS and disability access requirements. Apart from design work, the physical job had not commenced at 30 June due primarily to contractor availability issues. (This job since completed early in 2018-2019). Work on IT-related projects including a POS system for Roxbylink, a replacement Records Management System and the first half of a two-year project to replace Open Office had not begun as at 30 June. All three items had been deferred as a result of the ongoing IT review which began in 2017-2018. The community-driven Emu Walk project made little advancement in 2017-2018 due to complications around land accessibility issues, however progress is now being made as Council and the project stakeholders work through the issues. The community-driven Dog Park project saw no work performed in 2017-2018, however planning for this project is again underway. Splashpad project capitalised The 'splashpad' project, which spanned several financial years was completed in 2017-2018. Salaries & Wages/Employee costs When reviewing Salaries & Wages against budget, the totals (including various leave types, super, workers comp, etc) were found to be favourable to the extent of $500K. This was partly contributed by restructuring and partly by the timing issues around staff replacement.
Asset revaluations Cyclic revaluation of Council's fixed assets resulted in a material revaluing of existing assets, principally in the sewerage infrastructure. A gain of $1,836K to the Asset Revaluation Reserve follows the prior year's significant 'impairment' (largely attributable to the Roxbylink building and which reflected as a loss in last year's Income Statement). There was also a minor 'fair value adjustment, of ($3K), which reflects in the Income Statement and is attributable to Council's buildings and houses. Reallocation of Municipal Overheads There was a change in Council's methodology around the Municipal Overhead Reallocation (whereby Municipal overheads were apportioned across the other entities (eg. Roxbylink, Roxby Power & Roxby Water)). The purpose of this reallocation is to recognise the value of Municipal resources that were used in performing activities on behalf of the other entities. The reallocation in 2017-2018 was done according to a weighting formula (based on revenue). The principles and authority behind this allocation was the policy Business Units Financial Accounting Policy.
The attached General Purpose Financial Statements were adopted by Council on 28 November 2018 per the recommendation of the Audit Committee (9 November 2018). This report is intended to provide management commentary around the financial performance of Council for the full year 2017-2018, and is therefore meant to be read in conjunction with the General Purpose Financial Statements.
As detailed above.
5.2 Resources
5.3 Legal and Risk Management
6. Report Consultation Roy Blight - Chief Executive Sayying Toh - Financial Accountant
7. Attachments Report on Financial Results 2017-2018
8. Report Authorisers
Drew Ellis Group Manager Corporate Services
Roxby CouncilBudget Financial Statements
$'000
Actuals
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Rates 5,472 5,473 5,473 5,473 5,463
Statutory charges 44 44 44 44 66
User charges 10,804 10,811 10,811 10,811 11,504
Grants subsidies and contributions 331 432 432 432 441
Municipal deficit funding 600 600 600 600 600
Investment income 5 5 24 24 52
Other income 190 51 51 51 122
Total Income 17,446 17,416 17,435 17,435 18,248
Employee costs 5,029 5,165 5,165 5,165 4,665
Materials contracts & other expenses 9,337 9,324 9,384 9,384 8,253
Finance Costs 48 19 19 19 29
Depreciation amortisation & impairment 2,620 3,014 3,014 3,014 3,074
Total Expenses 17,034 17,521 17,581 17,581 16,021
OPERATING SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 412 (105) (146) (146) 2,227
Municipal Distribution 0 0 0 0 0
Adjusted Net Surplus / (Deficit) 412 (105) (146) (146) 2,227
Asset disposal and fair value adjustments 0 0 0 0 -3
Amounts specifically for new or upgraded assets 0 0 0 0 45
NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) 412 (105) (146) (146) 2,269
transferred to Equity Statement
Other Comprehensive Income
Changes in revaluation surplus 0 0 0 0 1,862
Impairment (expense) offset to Asset Revaluation Reserve 0 0 0 0 -26
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 412 (105) (146) (146) 4,105
Statement of Financial PositionASSETS
Cash & cash equivalents 1,902 3,538 3,663 3,663 7,184
Trade & other receivables 2,827 3,336 3,336 3,336 3,115
Inventories 27 21 21 21 30
Total Current Assets 4,756 6,895 7,020 7,020 10,329
Infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 128,429 119,228 119,063 119,063 120,014
Total Non-Current Assets 128,429 119,228 119,063 119,063 120,014
Total Assets 133,185 126,124 126,083 126,083 130,343
Trades & other payables 1,834 1,326 1,326 1,326 1,182
Provisions 330 259 259 259 458
Total Current Liabilities 2,164 1,585 1,585 1,585 1,640
Non-current provisions 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,184
Total Non-Current Liabilities 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,230 1,184
Total Liabilities 3,394 2,815 2,815 2,815 2,824
NET ASSETS 129,791 123,309 123,268 123,268 127,519
0.5 - - - 0.1
Accumulated Surplus 28,912 23,860 23,819 23,819 26,234
Asset Revaluation Reserve 100,879 99,449 99,449 99,449 101,285
TOTAL EQUITY 129,791 123,309 123,268 123,268 127,519
Statement of Changes in Equity
ACCUMULATED SURPLUS
Balance at end of previous reporting period - AS 28,500 23,965 23,965 23,965 23,965
Net result for year 412 (105) (146) (146) 2,269
Balance at end of period 28,912 23,860 23,819 23,819 26,234
ASSET REVALUATION RESERVE
Balance at end of previous reporting period - ARR 100,879 99,449 99,449 99,449 99,449
Gain on revaluation of infrastructure, property plant &
equipment 0 0 0 0 1,836
Transfer to accumulated surplus on sale of
infrastructure, property, plant & equipment 0 0 0 0 0
Balance at end of period 100,879 99,449 99,449 99,449 101,285
TOTAL EQUITY AT END OF REPORTING PERIOD 129,791 123,309 123,268 123,268 127,519
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Rates - general and other 5,472 5,473 5,473 5,473 5,533
Fees and other charges 44 44 44 44 66
User charges receipts 10,804 10,811 10,811 10,811 11,418
Grants utilised for operating purposes 331 432 432 432 497
Municipal deficit funding receipts 600 600 600 600 600
Investment receipts 5 5 24 24 52
Other revenues receipts 190 51 51 51 380
Employee costs payments (5,029) (5,165) (5,165) (5,165) (4,704)
Materials, contracts & other payments (9,285) (9,324) (9,384) (9,384) (8,290)
Finance payments (48) (19) (19) (19) (29)
Net Cash provided by (or used in) Operating
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sale of replaced assets 48 48 48 48 0
Expenditure on renewal/replacement of assets (1,264) (1,264) (1,099) (1,099) (722)
Expenditure on new/upgraded assets (776) (776) (776) (776) (283)
Net Cash provided (or used in) Investing Activities (1,992) (1,992) (1,827) (1,827) (960)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings 0 0 0 0 0
Repayments of borrowings 0 0 0 0 0
Net Cash provided by (or used in ) Financing
Net Increase / (Decrease) in cash 1,092 916 1,041 1,041 4,562
Cash & equivalents at beginning of period 810 2,622 2,622 2,622 2,622
Cash & equivalents at end of period 1,902 3,538 3,663 3,663 7,184
Uniform Presentation of Finances
Income 17,446 17,416 17,435 17,435 18,248
less Expenses (17,034) (17,521) (17,581) (17,581) (16,021)
less Net Outlays on Existing Assets
Capital Expenditure on renewal & replacement of
existing assets
1,264 1,264 1,099 1,099 722
less Depreciation amortisation & impairment (2,620) (3,014) (3,014) (3,014) (3,074)
less Proceeds from sale of replaced assets (48) (48) (48) (48) 0
(1,404) (1,798) (1,963) (1,963) (2,352)
less Net outlays on New and Upgraded Assets
Capital Expenditure on new or upgraded assets 776 776 776 776 283
less Amounts received specifically for new & upgraded
0 0 0 0 (45)
less Proceeds from sale of surplus assets 0 0 0 0 0
Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year 1,040 916 1,041 1,041 4,341
Statutory Financial Indicators
Operating Surplus Ratio 2.4% -0.6% -0.8% -0.8% 12%
Being the operating surplus (deficit) as a percentage of
Net Financial Liabilities Ratio -8% -23% -24% -24% -41%
Being the net financial liabilities / total operating revenue
Asset Sustainability Ratio 1,144 1,143 1,143 1,143 1,143
Capital expenses on renewal/ replacement assets less
sale of replaced assets divided by Infrastructure Asset
Management Plan required expenditure
48% 42% 36% 36% 127%
June 2018 $'000
Income 8,360 6,594 6,613 6,613 6,733
plus Municipal Distribution 1,050 1,050 1,050 0 0
less Expenses (10,933) (6,223) (6,251) (6,251) (5,648)
Operating Surplus / (Deficit) (1,523) 1,421 1,412 362 1,086
Capital Expenditure on renewal & replacement of existing assets 1,354 955 830 442 650
less Proceeds from sale of replaced assets (48) (48) (48) 0 0
(322) (363) (488) (828) (701)
Capital Expenditure on new or upgraded assets 439 481 481 29 83
less Amounts received specifically for new & upgraded assets 0 0 0 0 0
Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year (1,640) 1,303 1,419 1,161 1,704
Income 0 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,773
plus Municipal Distribution 0 0 0 0 0
less Expenses 0 (4,872) (4,904) (4,904) (4,256)
Operating Surplus / (Deficit) 0 (3,135) (3,167) (3,167) (2,482)
Capital Expenditure on renewal & replacement of existing assets 0 0 257 0 73
less Depreciation amortisation & impairment 0 (368) (368) (368) (368)
less Proceeds from sale of replaced assets 0 0 0 0 0
0 (367) (110) (367) (295)
Capital Expenditure on new or upgraded assets 0 60 60 23 180
less Amounts received specifically for new & upgraded assets 0 0 0 0 (45)
Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year 0 (2,828) (3,117) (2,823) (2,323)
less Expenses (3,543) (3,701) (3,701) (3,701) (3,278)
Operating Surplus / (Deficit) 886 728 728 728 1,447
Capital Expenditure on renewal & replacement of existing assets 78 12 12 0 0
less Depreciation amortisation & impairment (622) (776) (776) (776) (769)
Capital Expenditure on new or upgraded assets 0 66 66 0 0
Net Lending / (Borrowing) for Financial Year 1,430 1,426 1,426 1,504 2,216
plus Municipal Distribution (1,050) (1,050) (1,050) (1,050) 0
Operating Surplus / (Deficit) 1,049 881 881 881 2,175
Capital Expenditure on renewal & replacement of existing assets 0 0 0 0 0
Capital Expenditure on new or upgraded assets 169 169 169 5 20
169 169 169 5 20
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Financial Delegations
1. Purpose To revise and update the expenditure limits of officers who have been approved to hold and exercise financial delegations.
2. Recommendation That Council adopt the amended Financial Delegations, as presented.
3. Background Pursuant to the provisions of Section 12 of the Roxby Downs (Indenture Ratification) Act 1982 and Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999, a council may delegate a power or function to an employee of the council. This delegation may include the expenditure of funds as per Section 137 of the Local Government Act.
4. Discussion A financial delegation prescribes the dollar amount up to which an officer is authorised to commit and/or make expenditure in respect of an individual transaction. Financial delegations are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect Council's operational requirements including when there has been a change in the position of an employee or when there is an appointment or termination of an employee. A review of all existing financial delegations was undertaken. Most were found to be adequate against current purchasing and approval requirements. However, within the Essential Services and Assets group some issues were identified. From this review, four adjustments are proposed. The five proposed adjustments to the current financial delegations are: Group Manager Essential Services and Assets: Add a new delegation category called 'Waste management only' and set delegation limit at $90,000. (Delegation levels for 'All other purchases', 'Monthly purchase of electricity' and 'Monthly purchase of water' to remain unchanged). This change will enable the responsible officer to approve waste disposal invoices without the need for the Chief Executive to approve these. Electricity Operations Officer: Increase from $3,000 to $10,000. (The value of electricity-related parts and services that are required to be ordered often exceed the officer's current financial delegation). Water Operations Officer: Increase from $5,000 to $10,000. (The value of water/sewerage-related parts and services that are required to be ordered often exceed the officer's current financial delegation). Superintendent Asset Services: Increase from $5,000 to $10,000. (The value of project-related goods and services that are required to be ordered often exceed the officer's current financial delegation). Payroll & Administration Officer: The current delegation of $1,000 for credit card payments is no longer required (relates to Payroll officer previously having a credit card on which expenses
related to Building, Health and Planning were charged. Such bookings are now made by a different officer and the credit card previously required has been cancelled).
If adopted, these changes will improve efficiencies around 'approval' processes. They will allow the accountable officer to approve them without the need to involve an unrelated third officer who simply has a higher financial delegation level. Any potential increase in risk resulting from the changes will be mitigated by Council's existing internal control framework. A summary of all of the financial delegations is attached. It includes the proposed changes and shows the pre-existing levels for comparative purposes where relevant. The amounts are exclusive of GST in relation to Purchase Order / Invoice purchases (the corresponding limits in Open Office have been adjusted up to allow for the GST on such purchases), and GST inclusive in relation to credit card purchases.
Proposed adjustments stand to improve process efficiencies
Financial risk will be commensurately increased by the proposed adjustments, however the current internal controls framework will mitigate this.
6. Report Consultation Senior Management Team Sayying Toh - Financial Accountant
7. Attachments Financial Delegations
(within
Allocation)
ex-GST Criteria for Delegation
Card Limit
month Inc-
Administrator $4,000
Chief Executive $250,000
Within approved budget
parameters.
Group Manager Corporate Services $40,000 $3,000
Group Manager Governance &
Community $25,000 $5,000
Monthly purchase of
$150,000 Monthly purchase of water
$90,000 Waste management only$40,000 All other purchases
Group Manager Lifestyle & Sport $50,000 $5,000
Operations Manager Roxbylink $5,000
Superintendent Assets Services $10,000Council Ranger $5,000
Water & Sewerage Operations Officer $10,000
Electricity Operations Officer $10,000
Café Team Leader $3,000
Executive Support Officer $0 Travel & Incidentals $2,000
Roxbylink Administration Officer $500
Payroll & Administration Officer
Credit Card for travel &
accommodation for
Building, Health & Planning $0
Office Manager $300
Total daily limit - Petty cash
reimbursements only
Financial DelegationsMunicipal Council of Roxby Downs
As at 19 December 2018
Group Manager Essential Services &
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Council delegations to the Chief Executive
To request Council to delegate the powers and functions of the Local Government Act 1999 and any other relevant Acts to the Chief Executive.
2. Recommendation
That having conducted its annual review of Council delegations in accordance with Section 44 (6) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council: 1 Revocations
1.1 Hereby revokes its previous delegations to the Chief Executive of those powers and
functions under the following: 1.1.1 Community Titles Act 1996 1.1.2 Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008 1.1.3 Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 1.1.4 Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Waste to
Resources) Policy 2010 1.1.5 Expiation of Offences Act 1996 1.1.6 Fences Act 1975 1.1.7 Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 and Fire and Emergency Services
Regulations 2005 1.1.8 Food Act 2001 1.1.9 Freedom of Information Act 1991 and the Freedom of Information (Fees and
Charges) Regulations 2003 1.1.10 Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 1.1.11 Liquor Licensing Act 1997 1.1.12 Local Government Act 1999 1.1.13 Natural Resources Management Act 2004 and Natural Resources Management
(General) Regulations 2005 and Natural Resources Management (Transitional Provisions Levies) Regulations 2005
1.1.14 Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991 1.1.15 Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA), Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2014 and
Road Traffic (Road Rules – Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014
1.1.16 South Australian Public Health Act 2011, the South Australian Public Health (Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013
1.1.17 Supported Residential Facilities Act 1992 1.1.18 Unclaimed Goods Act 1987 1.1.19 Work Health and Safety Act 2012 1.1.20 Safe Water Drinking Act 2011 1.1.21 Water Industry Act 2012 and Water Industry Regulations 2012 1.1.22 Real Property Act 1886 1.1.23 Strata Titles Act 1988 1.1.24 Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013 1.1.25 Burial and Cremation Act 2013 and Burial and Cremation Regulations 1.1.26 Electronic Conveyancing National Law (South Australia) Act 2013
1.1.27 Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 and Local Nuisance and Litter Control Regulations 2017
1.1.28 Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 1.1.29 Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017 (with effect from April 2018)
2. Delegations made under the Local Government Act 1999 2.1 In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the
powers and functions under the following Acts and specified in the proposed Instruments of Delegation contained in Appendices 1-25 (distributed under separate cover) are hereby delegated this 19th day of December 2018 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive. This is to take immediate effect except where otherwise specified subject to the conditions and or limitations specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in each proposed Instrument of Delegation.
2.1.1 Community Titles Act 1996 (Appendix 1) 2.1.2 Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (Appendix 2) 2.1.3 Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Waste to
Resources) Policy 2010 (Appendix 3) 2.1.4 Expiation of Offences Act 1996 (Appendix 4) 2.1.5 Fences Act 1975 (Appendix 5) 2.1.6 Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005 and Fire and Emergency Services
Regulations 2005 (Appendix 6) 2.1.7 Freedom of Information Act 1991 and the Freedom of Information (Fees and
Charges) Regulations 2003 (Appendix 7) 2.1.8 Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 (Appendix 8) 2.1.9 Liquor Licensing Act 1997 (Appendix 9) 2.1.10 Local Government Act 1999 (Appendix 10) 2.1.11 Natural Resources Management Act 2004 and Natural Resources Management
(General) Regulations 2005 and Natural Resources Management (Transitional Provisions Levies) Regulations 2005 (Appendix 11)
2.1.12 Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991 (Appendix 12) 2.1.13 Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Appendix 13) 2.1.14 Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA), Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2014 and
Road Traffic (Road Rules – Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 (Appendix 14)
2.1.15 Unclaimed Goods Act 1987 (Appendix 15) 2.1.16 South Australian Public Health Act 2011, the South Australian Public Health
(Legionella) Regulations 2013 and the South Australian Public Health (Wastewater) Regulations 2013 (Appendix 16)
2.1.17 Safe Water Drinking Act 2011 (Appendix 17) 2.1.18 Water Industry Act 2012 and Water Industry Regulations 2012 (Appendix 18) 2.1.19 Real Property Act 1886 (Appendix 19) 2.1.20 Strata Titles Act 1988 (Appendix 20) 2.1.21 Burial and Cremation Act 2013 and Burial and Cremation Regulations
(Appendix 21) 2.1.22 Electronic Conveyancing National Law (South Australia) Act 2013 (Appendix
22) 2.1.23 Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016 and Local Nuisance and Litter
Control Regulations 2017 (Appendix 23) 2.1.24 Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (Appendix 24) 2.1.25 Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017 (with effect from April 2018)
(Appendix 25)
2.2 Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the Chief Executive in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the Chief Executive sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in each such proposed Instrument of Delegation.
3. Delegations made under the Development Act 1993 3.1 In exercise of the powers contained in Section 20 and 34(23) of the Development Act
1993, the powers and functions under the Development Act 1993 and the Development Regulations 2008 contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (Appendix 26) (distributed under separate cover) are hereby delegated on 19th December 2018 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive subject to the conditions or limitations indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Development Act 1993.
3.2 Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the Chief Executive as the Chief Executive sees fit and in accordance with the relevant legislation unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Development Act 1993.
4. Delegations made under the Food Act 2001 4.1 In exercise of the powers contained in Section 91 of the Food Act 2001, the powers and
functions under the Food Act 2001 contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (Appendix 27) (distributed under separate cover) are hereby delegated this 19th day of December 2018 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive ('the head of the enforcement agency' for the purposes of the Food Act 2001) subject to the conditions and or limitations specified in the schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Food Act 2001.
4.2 Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the Chief Executive as the Chief
Executive sees fit and in accordance with the relevant legislation unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Food Act 2001.
5. Delegations under the Supported Residential Facilities Act 1992 5.1 In exercise of the powers contained in Section 9 of the Supported Residential Facilities
Act 1992, the powers and functions under the Supported Residential Facilities Act 1992 contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (Appendix 28) (distributed under separate cover)are hereby delegated this 19th day of December 2018 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive subject to the conditions or limitations specified in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Support Residential Facilities Act 1992.
Executive sees fit and in accordance with the relevant legislation unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Supported Residential Facilities Act 1992.
6. Delegations under the Road Traffic Act 1961 6.1 In exercise of the power contained in Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and
delegated to the Council pursuant to Clause G of the Instrument (Appendix 29) (distributed under separate cover) and contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation is hereby delegated this 19th day of December to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive subject to the conditions contained in the proposed instrument.
7. Delegations under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 (of enforcement agency) 7.1 In exercise of the power contained in Section 43 of the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 the
powers and functions as the relevant authority under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (Appendix 30) (distributed under separate cover are hereby delegated this 19th day of December 2018 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive subject to the conditions or limitations indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011.
Executive sees fit and in accordance with the relevant legislation unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2011
8. Delegations under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013 8.1 In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 and
Section 22B of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013 (as relevant) the powers and functions under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013 contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (Appendix 31) (distributed under separate cover) are hereby delegated this 19th day of December 2018 to the person occupying the Office of Chief Executive, subject to the conditions or limitations indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013
8.2 Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the Chief Executive as the Chief Executive sees fit and in accordance with the relevant legislation unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013.
In accordance with the Roxby Downs Indenture Ratification Act 1982, the Administrator has all the powers, functions and duties of a council. Councils normally delegate certain powers and functions under section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 and a range of other Acts to Chief Executive Officers. This provides formal authority to the Chief Executive to implement the decisions and carry out statutory responsibilities of Council. Certain matters cannot be delegated or are limited as outlined in Section 44(3) and (3a) of the Act. A delegation can be revoked by Council at any time in accordance with section 44 (4)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999. Council is required to undertake a review of delegations each year. On 27 September 2017 Council delegated powers and functions under various Acts to the Chief Executive. Since that time there have been changes to legislation that are now requiring amendment (or inclusion). These include instruments under the following Acts:
Expiation of Offences Act 1995 Local Government Act 1999 Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Road Traffic Act 1961 (SA), Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2014 and Road
Traffic (Road Rules - Ancillary and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2014 Safe Drinking Water Act 2011 Heavy Vehicle National Law (South Australia) Act 2013 Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 Development Act 1993 Food Act 2001 Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017
4. Policy Implications
5.1 Financial/Budget Nil 5.2 Resources Nil 5.3 Legal and Risk Management
There is risk to Council in not having correct delegations in place to enable the Chief Executive to undertake his role effectively. Enforceability of decisions and actions taken may be compromised and there may be legal and administrative problems for Council. Section 44 (6) requires Council to review delegations annually.
Proposed instruments of delegation, based on the Local Government Association templates, are attached under separate cover
Michelle Hales Group Manager Governance and Community
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Community Board Annual Grant 2018/2019
1. Purpose To approve the annual operating grant for the Roxby Downs Community Board Inc. for 2018/2019
2. Recommendation That Council approve the 2018/2019 Annual Operating Grant of $3,000.00 for the Roxby Downs Community Board Inc.
3. Background The Roxby Downs Community Board was established by the Council in 2005 and separately incorporated as a not for profit association in December 2006. The Community Board, through its associated forums, sources funding from a variety of grant funding bodies for specific projects and programs but it does not have any recurrent sources of income to cover operational expenses. Since 2006 Council has provided the Community Board with an annual grant to support its operations particularly in the area of insurance.
4. Discussion Each year the Community Board submits and application to Council for operational expenses relevant to each particular financial year. For the 2018/2019 the projected expenses requiring support are: Insurance Public Liability $1,262.95 (based on 2017/2018 rates) Volunteers Insurance $ 415.25 (based on 2017/2018 rates) Association Officials Insurance $ 671.66 (bases on 2017/2018 rates) Administration Post Office Box $ 124.00 Market Day stall $ 80.00 RoxFM Membership $ 50.00 Sundry expenses $ 396.14 $3,000.00
This expense falls within Council's budget allocation for the Community Board for 2018/2019. The expense links the Community Leadership Objective (L2.1) in Council's Strategic Management Plan 2012-2017 which is to support a robust and inclusive Community Board.
Council provides a variety of in-kind resources to the Community Board throughout the year including executive administrative support, project and event management support and free access to venues. This in-kind contribution limits the amount of financial support required by the Board (i.e. the Association) to operate.
As an incorporated Association the Community Board has a responsibility to protect volunteers and the public participating in its operations and activities. Most of the annual grant is used to cover required insurance premiums and maintain appropriate insurance cover.
6. Report Consultation
Sandy Sumsion –Chair of the Community Board
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Review of Flag Policy
1. Purpose To review and adopt the Flag Management Policy
2. Recommendation That Council:
1. Approves the policy name change from the Flag Policy to the Flag Management Policy and
2. Adopts the Flag Management Policy as presented and publish on Council's website.
3. Background Council currently operates one set of four flagpoles located at the War Memorial in Richardson Place. Flags fly permanently at this location and are illuminated at night. The flags contribute to the vibrancy of the main street and instil a sense of community pride
4. Discussion The Flag Policy provides a good governance approach to flying flags in accordance with relevant Government protocols and a consistent approach to flying additional flags. The Policy provides some guidance to the community regarding the flags that Council will ordinarily fly throughout the year. Amendments to the existing policy include:
provision that flags will not be flown in hazardous weather conditions. provision for applications to be received to fly other flags. Approval must be by Council
resolution. changes to logistical responsibilities.
5.1 Financial/Budget
There is an annual budget allocation of $2,000 for the replacement of flags.
Staff time required to raise and remove flags when the need arises. Staff time has been reduced with the permanent flying of the flags following the upgrading of public space lighting in Richardson Place.
This policy complies with the protocols established by the Australian Federal Government and the Flags Act 1953 (Commonwealth).
6. Report Consultation Reference to the publication Australian flags – part 2: The protocols for the appropriate use flying of flags published by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
7. Attachments Flag Management Policy
roxbycouncil POLICY – FLAG MANAGEMENT Policy Date 19.12.18|
Electronic version on the Intranet is the controlled version. Printed copies are considered uncontrolled. Before using a printed copy, verify that it is the current version.
Responsible Department Corporate Services
Original Date of Adoption 08.12.10
Current Date of Adoption 19.12.18
Audit Committee Review Date NA
Date of Review 19.12.20
TITLE FLAG MANAGEMENT POLICY
Latest Review Changes Provision added for requests to fly alternative flags
Wording condensed to remove duplication
Previous Council Reviews
Previous Audit Committee Reviews
Applicable Legislation:
Flags Act 1953
Related Policies (alphabetical list):
Related Procedures:
Reference Documents:
Australian National Flag Protocols Dpt of Prime Minister and Cabinet (www.pmc.gov.au)
Australian Flags booklet Commonwealth of Australia 2006
Guide to flying flags in South Australia https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/documents/rendition/B20024
http://www.pmc.gov.au/https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/documents/rendition/B20024
1. PREAMBLE The flying of flags is a very visible and recognisable symbol of country, state, corporate or cultural identity. Great importance is placed on the dignity of the flag, its appearance and how it is treated. 2. PURPOSE The Flag Policy ("Policy") provides a good governance approach to flying flags in accordance with relevant Government protocols and a consistent approach to flying alternative flags. The policy also provides operational guidelines for the flying of flags on flag poles under Council's care and control. 3. SCOPE The policy applies to flags and flag poles owned by the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs 4. PROCEDURE AND PROTOCOL 4.1 Council will comply with the guidelines of the flag protocol as set by the Australian Federal Government in all instances where it has control over the display and management of flags. This will include the lowering of specific flags to half-mast. 4.2 Council recognises the significance of flying certain flags and will permanently fly the following
flags at designated flag pole sites
The Australian National Flag The Australian Aboriginal Flag These flags will not be flown in hazardous weather conditions.
4.3 The hierarchy for flying flags on Council property is dependent upon the number of flag poles erected in any one location
Where there is only one (1) flagpole present at a Council property, the Australian national flag is flown
Where there is two (2) flagpoles present at a Council property, the Australian National Flag and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are flown
Where there are three (3) flagpoles present at a Council property, the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flag, and the Roxby Council logo flag are flown
Where there are four (4) flagpoles present at a Council property, the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flag, the Roxby Council logo flag and Roxby Community flag are flown
4.4 Where a specific Council resolution approves the display of other flags, these flags will be flown in place of the Roxby Council logo flag and Roxby Community flag 4.5 Where declared by the Commonwealth or State Government, a special flag or flags may be flown. When Council receives advice on such "special declarations" by the government then the Roxby Council flag and Roxby Community flag will be temporarily removed replaced with the special flag(s) for the period of time required.
5. Flying the Aboriginal Flag
The Australian Aboriginal flag was proclaimed as a flag of Australia under Section 5 of the Flags Act 1953 (14 July 1995). Permission is not required to fly the Australian Aboriginal Flag. The Australian Aboriginal Flag is protected by copyright and may only be reproduced in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 or with the permission of Mr Harold Thomas, the designer of the flag. The Council will fly the Aboriginal Flag permanently and the Torres Strait Islander Flag during Reconciliation and NAIDOC weeks and at any other key indigenous events. 6. Protocol for Flying the Australian National Flag The correct precedence or order for flying flags is:
I. Australian National Flag II. National flags of other nations III. State and Territory flags IV. Australian Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander flag or other flags prescribed by the Flags Act
1953 V. Ensigns and pennants (including local government, private organisations, sporting clubs and
sporting groups) The protocols are detailed in Appendix 1 7. Special dates when Flags are to be flown (including at half mast) (refer Appendix 2) The Protocol Unit of the Department of Premier and Cabinet provides notices to Council when all flags must be flown at half-mast. The Australian National Flag is displayed at all citizenship ceremonies to promote greater public awareness of its National symbol. 8. Requests to fly alternative flags All requests to fly flags other than the Australian Flag or the Aboriginal Flag must be determined by Council resolution. In determining whether additional flags are to be flown, applications should be made in writing to the Chief Executive and received at least eight (8) weeks prior to the requested date. Applications must address the following criteria:
Demonstrated local, State or national significance Demonstrated social, cultural, environmental, economic, political and/or historical significance Demonstrated support in the community for the cause
Approval for an application will not constitute a precedent for future applications. Each and every application will be assessed on its individual merits regardless of previous applications.
9. RESPONSIBILITY 9.1 The Chief Executive is responsible for the nature of all flags under the Council's care and control that are flown on council's civic properties. 9.2 Corporate Services Department will have logistical responsibility to carry out flag flying procedures to ensure the flags are in good care and condition.
Essential Services and Assets Department will be responsible for maintenance of flag poles. 10. REVIEW & EVALUATION This Policy will be reviewed and evaluated no less than once every two years. 11. ACCESS TO THE POLICY The policy is available for public inspection on Council's website www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au and from reception at the Council Office – 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs
http://www.roxbydowns.sa.gov.au/
Appendix 1 Protocol for Flying Australian National Flag:
The Australian National Flag should only be flown at night if illuminated When flying the Australian National Flag and any other flags in a line of flagpoles the
Australian National Flag should always be flown on the far left of a person facing the flags The placement of other flags after the National Australian flag is generally determined by
the number of people they represent with the council area When flying the Australian National Flag with other fags in a line of flagpoles, the order of
the flags should follow the rules of precedence (e.g. the Australian National Flag should always be flown on the far left of a person facing the flags, or in the centre where there are three (3) flag poles and the centre pole is higher. Note that no other flag should be flown above the national flag
In a semi-circle of flags, the Australian National Flag should be in the centre The flag should not be allowed to fall or lie on the ground The flag should not be used to cover a statue, monument or plaque for an unveiling
ceremony, to cover a table or seat or to mask boxes The flag should not be flown when in a damaged, faded or dilapidated condition The flag should not normally be flown in a position inferior to that of any other flag or
ensign The flag should not be smaller than that of any other flag or ensign The flag should be briskly and lowered ceremoniously The flag should always be flown aloft and free as close as possible to the top of the flag
mast, with the rope tightly secured The flag should be raised no earlier than first light and should be lowered no later than
dusk Two flags should not be flown from the same flagpole The flag should not be flown upside down, not even as a signal of distress
Protocol for Flying Australian National Flag at Half-Mast:
Flags are flown in the half-mast position as a sign of mourning When flying the Australian National Flag with other flags, all flags in the set should be
flown at half-mast. The Australian National Flag should be raised first and lowered last To bring the flag to the half-mast position, the flag must be first raised to the top of the
mast (the 'peak'), then immediately lowered slowing to the half-mast position. An acceptable position would be when the top of the flag is a third of the distance down from the top of the flagpole
When lowering the flag from a half-mast position, it should first be briefly raised to the peak, then be lowered ceremoniously
Under no circumstances should a flag be flown at half-mast at night even if it is illuminated
Appendix 2 Special Days for Flying Flags:
The following days of commemoration are identified below:
Date Occasion Comments
1 January Anniversary of the establishment of the Commonwealth of Australia
26 January Australia Day
Second Monday in March Commonwealth Day
21 March Harmony Day
25 April Anzac Day Flags are flown at half-mast until noon then at the peak until the usual time for closure of business
27 May to 3 June National Reconciliation Week Torres Strait Islander flag and the Aboriginal flag flown
Second Monday in June Celebrated as the Queen's Birthday
Nominated week in July NAIDOC Week Torres Strait Islander flag and the Aboriginal flag flown
3 September Australian National Flag Day
17 September Citizenship Day
24 October United Nations Day
11 November Remembrance Day Flags are flown at half-mast from 10.30am to 11.02am
Other - various Funerals (Applicable to residents/former residents of the district)
At request and discretion of Administrator
REPORT FOR ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Proposed Scout Hall Design
1. Purpose To gain consent from the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs for Scouts SA to proceed in submitting a Development approval for the proposed plans for the Roxby Downs Scout Hall.
2. Recommendation That Council approves Scouts SA to proceed in submitting a Development Application for the proposed Scout Hall.
3. Background The Municipal Council of Roxby Downs entered into a Lease agreement with Scouts SA on 31 January 2018 for part allotment 1396, Olympic Way Roxby Downs SA. This Lease agreement is for a 21 year period. As per Item 14 of the Schedule of the Lease agreement it is a requirement that: 'The Occupier and Council must enter into an agreement outlining the details of the proposed building within 6 months of this lease, the Occupier must then obtain development approval for the proposed building within a further 6 months, and the Occupier must commence construction of the proposed and approved building within 18 months of commencement of this Lease and must complete the construction of the proposed and approved building within a further 18 months.' On 28 September 2018, Council granted an extension until Tuesday 27 November 2018 for Council and Scouts SA to enter into this agreement. Please refer to the attached plans of the proposed Scout Hall for Roxby Downs as provided by Mr. Grant Ferguson on 27 November 2018.
4. Discussion The local Roxby Downs Scouts Group has been seeking a parcel of land for over a 10 year period to build a Scout Hall. The local Scouts group has been actively fundraising, seeking sponsorship, in-kind support from local businesses and grants to fund the development of the Scout Hall.
Scouts SA have confirmed that they will provide the funding required to build the proposed Scout Hall.
5.2 Resources Council employee designated to manage Leased properties. Council employee to manage Development approvals. 5.3 Legal and Risk Management
Compliance with the Local Government Act 1999 Compliance with the Development Act 1993
Compliance with the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 Compliance with the Environment Protection Act 1997
6. Report Consultation Grant Ferguson - Property Manager Scouts SA
7. Report Authorisers Tony Weir Group Manager Lifestyle and Sport
Meeting Date Wednesday 19 December Title of Report Upgrade of Hermit Street Playground – Stage 1 Consultation Summary
1. Purpose To provide a summary of community submissions received during the Stage 1 consultation on the upgrade of the Hermit Street Playground to a nature based play space.
2. Recommendation That Council
1. Endorse the development of a design brief for a nature based play space at Hermit Street playground which incorporates elements identified from Stage 1 consultation and reflects the community wishes.
2. Issue the design brief as a Request for Procurement to suitably qualified play design companies.
Roxby Council has obtained supporting funds through the State Government of South Australia to enhance the 3km Emu Walk Trail and redevelop the Hermit Street Playground located within Roxby Downs. Council is currently within the planning stage of the projects. The Hermit Street Playground is located adjacent to the Emu Walk and provides recreational opportunities for all Roxby Downs residents, particularly those living in the eastern side of town, however the current playground is outdated, vandalised and in poor condition. In 2014, Roxby Council conducted a community consultation which saw the community express their desire to see the Hermit Street Playground redeveloped as a "natural play space". The aim of the redevelopment would be to provide a recreational space that encourages the community of Roxby Downs to embrace our environment and use their imagination to enjoy a range of outdoor developmental activities. A path between the playground and the existing Emu Walk could be constructed to make the Hermit Street Playground more accessible. An off-street car park is also being proposed thereby ensuring that congestion and traffic hazards are not created in Hermit Street. The Roxby Council Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2018/19 has set aside $50,000 toward the Hermit Street Playground upgrade (in conjunction with the Emu Walk project). Elements of a State Government grant carried forward from the 2017/18 year will also be utilised to fund the projects. The final cost will be dependent on competitive pricing within the global limits for the Emu Walking Trail and the Hermit Street Playground upgrade. It should also be noted that dependent upon community needs and the full allocation of land this project may need to be developed in several stages.
4. Discussion Roxby Council consulted with the community from 5-26 November regarding the upgrade of the Hermit Street playground to a nature based play space. Community feedback was sought via online surveys, hardcopy surveys and face to face discussions. Anni Giles, Roxby Council Project Officer also visited education sites within Roxby Downs including St. Barbara's Parish School, Roxby Downs Area School, Roxby Downs Kindergarten
and Roxby Downs Early Learning Centre. A face-to-face session was also conducted at the Roxby Downs Community Hub and at the Roxby Downs/Olympic Dam 30 Year Anniversary Family Day on the 17 November. A brief summary of the survey results is below. A copy of the full survey results is available.
78 people completed the survey online or via hardcopy.
74% of respondents like the location of the current Hermit Street Playground 35% of respondents like the sand dune setting 27% of respondents like that it's close to the Emu Walking Trail
We asked respondents to tell us about the children that would be using the playground, providing options for four different children. This method was used throughout the survey to identify different family's needs.
For the purpose of this report, the responses for each child have been added to provide an overall summary at a glance.
Independently Interaction Imaginative play Equipmentvariety
Choice orchallenge
How do children like to play?
Fencing Visibility Shade EquipmentVariety
Toilet Facilities Water station
What do you consider important when visiting a playground or park?
Other comments: Safety Consideration for equipment and the Roxby summer heat Seating, tables, bbq and bins Encouraging nature play
Other comments: Structure to hide in and climb on A place for adventure and fun Toddler friendly equipment and spaces Shaded spaces with seating for adults to watch their children Mud kitchen Music wall Water play Climbing rocks or tree stumps
Sensory Play ImaginativePlay
Water Play Swinging Sliding Climbing Balancing
How do your children like to play?
Naturalelements
Loose parts Challenge &risk
Creativity Illustratechange
Learn & teach Different ages& abilities
What would you most like to see in a nature play space?
Examples of family favourite parks and why they are loved Bristow Smith Reserve Nature Playspace, Goolwa for the aquatic theme, variety of
equipment offered, the hand water pump, inclusion of art and sculptures and the variety of equipment suitable for different age groups.
Rotary Park, Roxby Downs because it's well maintained, has a variety of equipment for all ages, shade, grass, a log to climb, toilets, proximity to residential houses.
Memorial Park, Murray Bridge. Lions Park, Roxby Downs because it's central and close to the skate park, good location
and plenty of shade, eating areas, water and toilet access, and room for kids to run through nature. It's accessible all year round due to the extensive shade. They've also got the option to run, stop and look at things or play on a playground. There are trees and plants to explore, grass to play on and a couple of pieces of equipment for the kids to utilise if they choose. It's the perfect balance of all that's required. As a parent I prefer it as there's eating areas, water and toilet facilities too which are all added bonuses. It's
also the safest for younger children of all the playgrounds in town too- the high spaces are enclosed with less risk of falling
Arid Explorers Garden and the Arid Lands Botanical Gardens in Port Augusta because of the opportunity to run around and explore, providing opportunity for risks, trying new things, being able to use their imagination and play by themselves
Marshmallow Park, Adelaide because of the bench swing so parents can swing too, and climbing frames with slides, and water play for all ages.
Carisbrooke Park, Adelaide for the climbing, monkey bars, flying foxes Munno Para Playground for the climbing, monkey bars, flying foxes Thorndon Park, Adelaide for the climbing, monkey bars, flying foxes Glenelg Foreshore Playground for the climbing, monkey bars, flying foxes and water play Morialta Conservation Park Playground for the rugged adventure and action theme,
proximity to nature, big area, opportunities for exploring, natural materials, lots and lots to do
Robot Park, Piara Waters, Perth Western for all the facilities especially climbing and play with water.
St Kilda Playground, Adelaide for the Flying Fox and different activities all in one place. Bonython Park, Adelaide for the water parts and the water controls Brighton Playground, Adelaide for the flying fox Jubilee Playground, Port Noarlunga for the variety of choice and challenge Andamooka Playground because of the toddler friendly equipment Train Park, Croydon for the slides, trains, sensory activities and enclosed areas so they
can run around as much as they like. Payneham, Adelaide for the variety of equipment and good facilities. Glenunga Hub, Adelaide for the water station, sandpit and mud play which are currently
not available in Roxby Tusmore Park playground in Adelaide is brilliant! The combination of nature play and
climbing equipment, the space to run and play, WATER, endless possibilities for imaginative play. It's a nice space to be in.
The Roxby Council Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2018/19 has set aside $50,000 toward the Hermit Street Playground upgrade (in conjunction with the Emu Walk project). Elements of a State Government grant carried forward from the 2017/18 year will also be utilised to fund the projects. The final cost of the project will be subject to competitive pricing.
The main Council staff working on this project include Anni Giles, Geoff Thompson, Stuart Edwards, Roy Blight, Tony Weir and Juliette Demaine. Additional Council staff may be required for their expertise. A Community Reference Group has formed, with key community stakeholders involved in the planning of this project
Roxby Council will contract various companies to carry out the works required for this project, and will utilise local expertise where possible.
Project risks will be identified via scheduled inspections, regular meetings and reviews. The Project Manager will follow and implement processes as specified in Roxby Council's policies and procedures. Risk assessments and mitigation plans will be communicated within progress reports to the Project Control Group and to the Client and key stakeholders.
Anni Giles – Community Projects Officer (Environment) Amanda Astri – Research and Media Stuart Edwards – Group Manager Essential Services and Assets Community Consultation
7. Report Authorisers Stuart Edwards Group Manager Essential Services & Assets
Meeting Date 19 December 2018 Title of Report Chief Executive's Report
1. Purpose To provide Council with an update from the Chief Executive since 31 October 2018.
2. For Information 2.1 30th Anniversary
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Hi-C Ecto Cooler Making Limited Return For Ghostbusters: Afterlife
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In the upcoming Ghostbuster: Afterlife film, it's no secret that nostalgia for the original '80s franchise is something that will be heavily emphasized, as is evidenced by the presence of the famous gunner seat from the Ghostmobile toys and the passing of the famous proton pack to a new generation, as we have seen in trailers, clips, and posters so far.
Now we're getting new insights to one of the most legendary pieces of nostalgia minutia from the franchise making a comeback: Hi-C Ecto Coolers.
Hi-C is bringing the drink back but in a very limited capacity. The drinks will only be available solely during promotional events related to the Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie, rather than making a full-blown return to store shelves.
The details about the return of Hi-C Ecto Coolers are also limited, with the only information coming from an Instagram user who posted a photo from one of the film's big advertisement displays with smart screen company Firefly, which launched in NYC and LA this past weekend.
Originally starting out in the 1960s as Hi-C's Citrus Cooler, it was rebranded in 1987 as Ecto Cooler to promote the then-popular cartoon series The Real Ghostbusters. The drink remained popular for ten years, even outliving the cartoon show that inspired it. However, Minute Maid has since phased out the drink. Hi-C Ecto Cooler then made a brief comeback to store shelves in 2016, coinciding with the film reboot.
We're excited to see how Ghostbusters: Afterlife brings the laughs and thrills when it haunts theaters on Nov. 18.

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The country's national police force said late Wedesday that Wilsner Echeveria has been charged with the murder of Jose Rodrigo De La Rosa.
De la Rosa was a career diplomat and the charge d'affaires at the Panamanian embassy in Belmopan, the capital of Belize.
His body was found late Sunday near a highway on the outskirts of the city with cut wounds on his head and neck.
Echeveria's relatives demonstrated outside the courthouse in Belmopan.
They claimed he had been defending himself against a sexual attack by De la Rosa.


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He died on 20 Sep 2000 in Brazil, Indiana1 and is buried at Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, Indiana6.


Last weekend, I curled up on my backyard swing and devoured the Raymond Arroyo's latest bestseller Mother Angelica Her Grand Silence: The Last Years and Living Legacy. As one whose spiritual and professional life has been profoundly impacted by what Mother Angelica built, I was anxious to learn "the rest of the story". I went in with a few preconceived notions based on my personal visits to both EWTN in Irondale, Alabama and a pilgrimage with my parents to Mother's The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Hanceville. But I have to say though that within the first several pages, I literally couldn't tear myself away from this book.
Today, I am thrilled to share my interview conversation with the multi-talented Raymond Arroyo. Whether you've read all of his books or none of them, I can't recommend Mother Angelica Her Grand Silence strongly enough. The book moves beyond a biography and into the realm of spiritual wisdom being delivered by someone who was not only a colleague of Mother Angelica, but also a companion and student. Don't assume though that his closeness to Mother in any way clouds Arroyo's honesty in describing what unfolded in her life in the years since she left our screens in her live shows. Some portions of the book were surprising to me, but they were perhaps even more important in understanding the fullness of Mother Angelica's legacy. Her final years, out of the spotlight, provided a different way for her to be a spiritual warrior on our behalf.
Enjoy Raymond's comments below and please do yourself the favor of reading Mother Angelica Her Grand Silence: The Last Years and Living Legacy.
Q: Raymond, first and foremost thank you for the gift of this beautiful testament to Mother Angelica. So many will be blessed in coming to know Mother's ongoing life lessons and legacy through your work. Why is this particular book such a critical completion of your role as Mother's biographer?
RAA: I am so glad that the conclusion to Mother's biography touched you. This book is very personal to me. It is the fulfillment of a promise I made to Mother Angelica—to tell the full story of her life without embellishment—and a way for me to say goodbye to her. This last stage of Mother's life, the final 15 years or so were filled with such meaning that I think they testify to who she was and demonstrate her commitment to her final mission. There are also powerful lessons here about the final stages of life and the richness and value to be found even in profound suffering. What an example she is and will be to so many.
Q: Please share how it was for you to write the book during this painful time of saying goodbye to Mother and how it has perhaps helped you in your own grieving process.
RAA: Since Easter Sunday it has been very hard without Mother. She was only a plane ride or phone call away for so many years. Still I feel she is still very close to me… As you know from the reading, I had been working on this book for the last 4 years or so. I could not have written this during the week of Mother's passing while doing live coverage of the events surrounding her funeral. I wrote the prologue and finished the last chapter that week, but the lion's share of the book was done. I knew I had to finish Mother's story and that I would be unable to write it in the wake of her passing. So I conducted interviews and wrote the book in installments over many years. While I was finishing my Will Wilder children's series, I continued to add to the manuscript. I wept over the pages and truly thought that the process would prepare me for Mother's death. It didn't. Though I had been with her only a few weeks before her passing, the reality of the moment hit me hard. You're never really ready—even after writing hundreds of pages.
Q: Despite your closeness to and compassion for Mother Angelica, you openly discuss challenges faced in her religious community and her personal journey. Why is this honest assessment an important part of your work in this book?
RAA: Back in 1999 when I started working on Mother's biography she told me, point-blank: "Don't sugar coat my life. I wish you 40 years in Purgatory if you do that." Mother understood something that many do not: it is a person's wounds and failings that make them relatable to an audience. Not everyone has visions or hears the voice of God calling them to some great work, but all of us experience pain, heartache, anger, and frustration. Mother candidly revealed so much of her personality to me that I felt compelled to include that in the first book. I have followed that pattern in this sequel. Mother used to say, "People who tell you the truth love you. People who tell you what you want to hear love themselves." I just honestly reported what happened. Now there are always things that a biographer omits. My rule of thumb is: if it is important to Mother's story and character it stayed in. Anything else was cut. I have had hundreds of letters from people expecting a hagiography sharing how moved they were by Mother's story and witness. More often than not it was the humanity and difficult moments of Mother's journey that drew them to her. Her whole life is a testament to the fact that no matter how broken—how abused— we may be, all of us are called to great things. And with faith all things are possible.
Q: In many ways, we readers learn much about your own faith journey and growth through the prism of your shared path with Mother Angelica. How would you hope that each reader might better embrace their own role in the New Evangelization through the lessons Mother teaches us in this book?
RAA: At a time when the infirm and frail elderly are treated as expendables—something to be ignored or pushed aside—this final chapter of Mother's story offers a counter perspective. Through the intensity of her last years readers experience this woman of great faith offering her suffering up to God for others. It's a rare story that I thought needed telling. During those last years I came away from each of my visits with her changed. I think readers will have a similar experience. Bette Davis once said: Old age is not for sissies. It's hard. But our job whether going through it ourselves or helping those we love on their final journey is to remain faithful; to continue being a witness. Mother said she always considered her suffering and pain to be a witness. In this final book of the canon, that witness is thrown into stark relief.
Q: Your book and Mother's witness are a balm for those who face struggles in their own lives. What words of encouragement can you offer to those who suffer challenges about relying on God's providence as Mother did?
RAA: Mother one told me something when I was hesitating and worried about undertaking the first biography. I knew it would be such a massive lift and I had never written a book before. Her words were blunt and to the point. She said: "Being afraid is not a problem. Doing nothing when you're afraid that's the problem. Whether you're afraid or shaking in your boots, take the first step. The grace comes as you step. Franciscan virtue is to follow the Providence of God—and He only moves if you move first. That's the scary thing about it: if you don't go, He won't go." Mother's message was to go where God leads. It may not always be a pleasant place or even where you desired to go, but it is often the best place. Ours is to go and trust.
Q: I would remiss if I didn't ask you to say a few words about Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls! How do you think Mother would have reacted to this fantastic new turn in your writing? How is it a further fruit of what she taught you over the years?
RAA: Telling Mother's tale really gave me the confidence to tell big stories and to take risks in the telling of them. Without her there would probably be no Will Wilder. I won't presume to say what Mother would think of Will. But I know she would be pleased that I did what I felt called to do. There is no more important audience than children because they take stories to their hearts. Fictional characters become part of their world and can actually reorient their lives. I wrote Will Wilder to take kids to places they would never go. But he has taken me to places I could not imagine: schools and classrooms, libraries and theaters. It has been such a gift to me. The reaction of kids and adults to the first book of the Will Wilder series has been extraordinary. Kids are hungry for adventurous stories of mystery and adults crave wonder. To have the opportunity to share what I've learned about history and the nature of good and evil with them all has been a complete joy. I'm working on book three now! I don't mind the writing, it's the outlining and thinking that hurts.
RAA: I will continue to tell stories and hopefully challenge and uplift my audience in new ways. Whether through interviews or in fiction, music or through the written word I have to tell stories. This year has been incredible. I have been able to pay tribute to my friend, Reverend Mother, on air and now to finish her story in print. I have seen the first of my children's series published and been allowed to watch my children grow. I am so blessed. I still have surprises planned for later this year. I've always felt you have to keep challenging yourself and stretching your talent. Gifts are meant to be used and shared. That's what Will Wilder is really about and I suppose it is what I am about as well.
Q: In the book, you poignantly leave the "final word" to Mother. In parting, what final words of Mother's legacy would you like to leave with our readers, busy mothers who face the daily challenge of ministering in the mission field of their own Domestic Churches?
RAA: I see my wife and so many mothers running from duty to duty: from the soccer field to doctor's appointments, from dinner to softball practice. Mother had a great bit of advice she gave me for navigating the frenzy. She would insist that I "live in the present moment." She had what she called a "Do-Drop system": "You do it. Then you drop it." This approach keeps you available to the blessings and challenges of each present moment without worrying about the past or fretting about the future. It is one of the great spiritual lessons of her life and a principal I use daily. It's the only way to keep from carrying the stresses of work into the home or vice-versa.
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- Completed 90 units or more total units, including Chicana and Chicano Studies 10A, 10B, 101, and one course from 89, 89HC, 189, or 189HC.
The application for admission must be submitted in Spring Quarter of the year prior to admission to the program, with the advice and consent of a faculty sponsor. The proposal, research, data collection, analysis of writing of the thesis (or the creative equivalent to this process) take place in Chicana and Chicano Studies 198A, 198B, and 198C, which may not be applied toward the major requirements. An honors thesis of at least 30 pages or a significant creative project is required.
Students who are currently undertaking the optional multidisciplinary senior thesis and who are eligible for the honors program may opt to switch to the honors program (provided it does not delay their progress toward the degree) with the approval of the department.


You use the silence as a cloak of armour, hiding and waiting for the perfect opportunity. You ready your Kunai, ready to launch your deadly attack when the Lord finally emerges from inside the keep. One quick flick of your wrist and the Lord breathes his last, the Kunai hitting its mark...and you vanish, leaving their guards bewildered and afraid.


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