Your Council
VISION FOR THE SHIRE
The Berrigan Shire's vision for its community is:- Leadership
The Council will recognise Federal and State Government policies in providing regional and local leadership. Advocacy
The Council will act as the Community's advocate to help shape Federal and State and Corporate Policies to better reflect and service our community and to ensure that residents are fairly treated and serviced by Federal and State Governments and Corporate Policies Partnership
The Council and the community will co-operate to enable people to have a sense of belonging and pride in the community. Quality of Life
A quality of life that provides a safe and clean environment where social and community values are paramount. Infrastructure
A properly planned and maintained infrastructure and service network is provided including:
roads and transport systems drainage
waste management
water and sewer services
recreation facilities
parks and gardens
buildings and properties
libraries
community and cultural services
Economic Development
A area which is economically prosperous through:
Agriculture
Tourism
Human services
Business support to existing and new businesses
Fostering job creation
Encouraging diversification/value adding
Attraction of new businesses
Access to Services
To provide an environment where the community has a range of public and private services available that are appropriate to its diverse needs.
Demonstrated Quality and Value for Money
That the Council is an organisation which will be customer focused and will deliver demonstrated quality and value for money services by:-
Market testing
Benchmarking
Using Best Practice
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