FINAL MEETING OF COUNCIL FOR THE 2017 – 2021 TERM
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) met for the final time for the 2017 – 2021 term, ahead of the NSW Local Government elections on Saturday 4 December. The meeting was held Monday 15 November, 5:30pm. The following items were resolved.
MAYORAL MINUTE: Working relationships with NSW Government agencies – secondments
Council resolved to request the CEO commence discussions with the NSW Public Service Commission to establish formal secondment arrangements that allow Council staff and NSW Government agencies to have a regular program of staff sharing between the levels of government.
Council noted secondments across government agencies could address the many challenges that affect recruitment in regional areas whilst providing opportunity to bring insights, experience and new networks to the organisation. This would assist with developing a more effective service delivery for the community, more successful collaboration, and improve community outcomes.
TEAMSTERS PARK RENEWAL
In order to address community concern about the lack of maintenance at Teamster’s Park, Wellington, and due to a lack of available funds identified in the current forward budget, it was proposed that grant funding be sought to renew the court surfaces and fencing.
Council endorsed the submission of a grant through the NSW Government’s Club Grant (Category 3 Infrastructure Grants) to the value of $300,000 for the renewal of the court surfaces and fencing at Teamster’s Park, Montefiores, Wellington.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Councillors took the time at the conclusion of the meeting to acknowledge the work of staff during their term of Council, along with the unwavering support of their families, many of whom joined them in the gallery for the final meeting.
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2023