Since 1 July 2010, Coffs Harbour City Council has been using a new set of strategic tools to set out the budgets, activities and performance measures to be pursued to help achieve the organisation's objectives.
The new format meets the legislative requirements of the
State's Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework.
This requires Council to replace its former three-year Management Plan with a four-year Delivery Program and a subsidiary, one-year Operational Plan (accompanied by Program Budgets and a schedule of Council Fees and Charges).
The new format is designed to match the thematic structure of the Coffs Harbour
2030 Community Strategic Plan.
The IPR Framework also includes a Resourcing Strategy that addresses Long Term Financial Planning, Asset Management and Workforce Management. The Resourcing Strategy was adopted in April 2010 - it is currently under review.
All of these new planning tools are intended to enhance Council's long-term focus in line with community aspirations and make Council more accountable.