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Ararat Rural City Council, 26 November 2024

Checked

Decisions

  1. Remade CEO delegations under Local Government Act 2020

    Remade 26 November 2024, revoking prior delegations on common seal; CEO powers delegated under s11(1)(b); carried 7/0.

  2. Updated Ararat Rural City Council OHS policy

    Updated to align with WorkSafe Victoria standards and revised language; presented to Health and Safety Committee and Audit and Risk Committee; carried 7/0.

  3. Adopted maximum building fee increases for report and consent applications

    Adopted updated maximum fees on 26 November 2024; carried 7/0.

  4. Endorsed Pitch Music Festival tow-away zone application and CEO authorisation

    Endorsed tow-away zone application and CEO actions on 26 November 2024; carried 7/0.

  5. Adopted Q1 quarterly performance financial statements and indicators

    Received and adopted Q1 statements for period ended 30 September 2024 on 26 November 2024; carried 7/0.

Other notable items

  • Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2024–2034 endorsed as presented after Engage Ararat consultation.
  • Asset Management Plans updated with revised financial and valuation clauses.
  • McCrows Road Bridge flagged for specialist assessment and potential remediation planning.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council meetings live-streamed via Facebook and published on the Council website.
  • Engage Ararat portal used for public consultation submissions.
  • Quarterly reporting referenced Digital Twin Victoria and Free Public WiFi Services.
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