Ararat Rural City Council, 30 June 2026
CheckedDecisions
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Adopt Annual Plan 2026/27 with 54 targeted actions
Council adopted the Annual Plan 2026/27 on 30 June 2026, covering 54 targeted actions aligned to Council Plan 2025–2029, with no additional budget impact.
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Authorise community engagement on Disability Action Plan discussion paper
Council received the Disability Action Plan discussion paper and authorised the CEO to release it and commence community engagement, with workshops planned for late August to mid-September 2026.
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Adopt Risk Management Policy and Framework (June 2026)
Council adopted the Risk Management Policy and Framework (June 2026) on 30 June 2026.
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Adopt Procurement Strategy 2026–2031
Council adopted the Procurement Strategy 2026–2031 on 30 June 2026, with no immediate budget implications from adoption.
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Endorse Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2026–2029
Council endorsed the Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2026–2029 on 30 June 2026, replacing the 2020–2023 plan.
Other notable items
- Engage DTP and stakeholders on eastern entrance landscaping; further report on signage submissions.
- Monthly performance report showed an operating surplus of $0.358m to 31 May 2026.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Meetings livestreamed on Facebook, with recordings published on the Council website.
- Online engagement via Engage Ararat for consultations and surveys.