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TITLE OF PRESENTATION. LGA directions in waste & resource recovery. Presented by: Date: Venue: . Presented by: Adam Gray Date: 27 September 2007 Venue: Clare Country Club . What is the LGA ?. Heading. MISSION - To provide leadership to Councils for the benefit of the

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  1. TITLE OF PRESENTATION LGA directions in waste & resource recovery Presented by: Date: Venue: Presented by: Adam Gray Date: 27 September 2007 Venue: Clare Country Club

  2. What is the LGA ? Heading MISSION - To provide leadership to Councils for the benefit of the South Australian Community. Content State Executive Senior executive SAROC MLGG 68 COUNCILS (6 regions) LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  3. What is the LGA cont’d Heading KEY GOALS 1. Enhancing working relationships with all spheres of government. 2. Identify opportunities for financial reform between all of the Governments. 3. Facilitate the continued development and enhancement of Local Government. 4. Promote a positive image of, and participation by all in Local Government. Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  4. Waste is a priority ! Heading • Why? • Every council • Very public • Legislation and regulation (such as EPA landfill guidelines) • State targets (SASP and State Waste Strategy) • $100M per annum (financial sustainability) = approx 10% of council expenditure • This is a sector with plenty of challenges! Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  5. Bigger than the levy ! Heading Content While the solid waste levy is an important issue it is only a component of the bigger picture (That said the LGA levy strategy is still on track) LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  6. The Bigger Picture Heading • Bill Cossey engaged to deliver ‘Future Directions in Waste Management’ to provide advice and recommendations on key issues. • Capacity for Local Government to contribute to SASP and SA Waste Strategy targets via practical approaches and building on current successes • A more coordinated set of arrangements between State an Local Government and greater access to available funds • Greater clarity and consistency for ratepayers on their contribution • due in time for Bi-lateral discussion for next budget Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  7. The Bigger Picture cont’d Heading • SACES engaged to review capacity of the SWL to drive change in the municipal sector • Does the SWL drive ratepayer behaviour? • What mechanisms might be preferable - differentiation? • Supported by 3 Council case studies. Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  8. The Bigger Picture cont’d Heading • LGA negotiated for waste management inclusion on the Schedule of the State and Local Government Relations Agreement • Strategy for meeting the challenge of closing regional landfills • community education • Assessing progress towards SASP and SA Waste Strategy targets • = on the political agenda Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  9. The Bigger Picture cont’d Heading • Clearly we are faced with challenges and Local Government can’t go it alone. The LGA is forging the necessary partnerships needed to tackle these issues. • aligning the strategic focus of the EPA, Zero Waste SA (ZWSA) and Local Government to achieve outcomes • Consulting with ZWSA to align LG objectives with annual ZWSA business plans • Agreed program of works to free funds from WRF Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  10. Conclusion Heading • The LGA is developing a strategy, building the partnerships and chasing the $$ that will hopefully deliver; • Alignment of State and Local Government objectives • A greater capacity for regional issues to be dealt with efficiently • Funding to assist with priorities (regional landfill closures & development of alternative methods) Content LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

  11. Heading Content GO THE POWER ! LGA directions in waste & resource recovery

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