PRESIDENT’S REPORT

In presenting my report for the financial year 2005/2006, I would like to say just another easy and successful year. From Council’s perspective, successful it has been, however easy would not describe the decisions Council had to make. The majority of the year has been spent restructuring the organisation to return to a self governing position after the failure of our Resource Sharing arrangement with Kellerberrin. This was not a decision taken lightly, in fact necessary to maintain Councils’ commitment to fostering the best interests of the community. The restructure has seen the appointment of Mick Oliver as our Chief Executive Officer. We welcome Mick and wife Julie to our community. His task of reshaping the organisation has been large and I would take this opportunity to thank him for his outstanding commitment to returning the Shire of Tammin to an even keel. We also thank Julie for her input into training and support of staff.

Council has continued to be active in the wider sphere of local government

REGIONAL REPRESENTATION

Council has maintained an interest in regional activities with delegates attending:
 WA Local Government Association – Great Eastern Zone
WA Local Government Association – Great Eastern Zone
 WE-ROC (Wheatbelt East Regional Organisation of Councils – which includes Yilgarn, Westonia Merredin, Bruce Rock, Kellerberrin and Tammin)
WE-ROC (Wheatbelt East Regional Organisation of Councils – which includes Yilgarn, Westonia Merredin, Bruce Rock, Kellerberrin and Tammin)
 Kellerberrin Tammin Local Emergency Management Committee
Kellerberrin Tammin Local Emergency Management Committee
 Kellerberrin Regional Road Sub Group and Wheatbelt North Regional Road Group
Kellerberrin Regional Road Sub Group and Wheatbelt North Regional Road Group
 Tammin Landcare Committee
Tammin Landcare Committee
 Golden Pipeline Planning Advisory Group
Golden Pipeline Planning Advisory Group
 Cunderdin Meckering Tammin Landcare Committee
Cunderdin Meckering Tammin Landcare Committee
 Wheatbelt BEC

On the Local scene, Council has been active in the following areas:
Wheatbelt BEC
 Senior Citizens Management Committee. We encourage the seniors of our town to be proactive in their own community.
Senior Citizens Management Committee. We encourage the seniors of our town to be proactive in their own community.
 Tidy Towns Committee. This committee has been re-formed to lead in the beautification of our town.
Tidy Towns Committee. This committee has been re-formed to lead in the beautification of our town.
 TALEC. An important part of our community profile and an icon that the current
committee are working hard to retain and expand its role in landcare education.
TALEC. An important part of our community profile and an icon that the current
committee are working hard to retain and expand its role in landcare education.
 Anzac Day Service. This service continues to be well attended.
Anzac Day Service. This service continues to be well attended.

ROADS & PROPERTIES INSPECTION

A full inspection of the Shire of Tammin’s properties and roads was undertaken by Councillors in March and April. The inspection provided timely information for the 2006/07 Budget deliberations.

GENERAL

There have been some changes to the staff during the year and I would like to thank all the staff for their efforts and commitment to the Shire of Tammin. Thanks also to fellow Councillors for their genuine commitment to the development and future of our community and organisation.

Barry Leslie

President