SUMMARYCouncil Plan2013–2017

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What is a Council Plan?

A council plan explains how Darebin Council will implement its Vision, Mission and goals by the end of the Council’s four year term.

What is the Darebin Council?

The Darebin City Council is comprised of nine elected Councillors. The Councillors represent the community and are its advocates.

Each year one of the Councillors is elected by the other Councillors to be the Mayor. The Mayor chairs Council meetings and is Darebin’s representative at civic, business and governmental meetings and events.

Councillors work closely with their officers to make important decisions about priorities.

City of Darebin Councillors

Cazaly Cr Vince Fontana

Cr Julie Williams Cr Bo Li

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Cr Gaetano Greco (Deputy Mayor)

Cr Tim Laurence (Mayor)

Cr Angela Villella

Rucker Cr Trent McCarthy

Cr Steven Tsitas

Cr Oliver Walsh

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our local community

More than 143,057 people call City of Darebin home

More than 4 in 10 of City of Darebin’s residents were born overseas

Nearly half of the City of Darebin’s residents speak a language other than English at home

At the 2011 Census, 631 couples reported living in a same-sex relationship

5.8 per cent of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Melbournians live in City of Darebin

14.6 per cent of City of Darebin residents are over 65 years of age

14.1 per cent of households in City of Darebin earn less than $400 per week

Almost 1 in 5 City of Darebin residents has a disability

‘Working with our diverse communityto build a sustainable and liveable city’

Vibrant City and Innovative Economy

Healthy and Connected Community

Sustainable and Resilient Neighbourhoods Thriving

and Creative Culture

Excellent Service

Open and Accountable Democracy

to build a sustainable and liveable city’to build a sustainable and liveable city’

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Transparency

Accountability

Equity and Inclusion

Effectiveness and Efficiency

Community Engagement

Ethical Decision Making

our values

our Mission

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GOAL 1

GOAL 3GOAL 4

GOAL 5

GOAL 6

Further information on Darebin research and statistics

Detailed research and statistical information about the City of Darebin, including the latest community profi le and population forecasts that informed this plan can be found at Council’s main website at: www.darebin.vic.gov.au

This information is also accessible via the Council’s library internet service and printed hardcopy versions can also be made available upon request.

Contact

Peter MondyCouncil Planning and Performance StrategistTel: 8470 8577

PO Box 91, Preston Victoria 3072274 Gower Street, Preston Victoria

Telephone: 8470 8888Facsimile: 8470 8877After Hours: 8470 8889

NRS: TTY Dial 133 677 orSpeak & Listen 1300 555 727 orwww.iprelay.com.authen enter 03 8470 8888

Speak Your Language: 8470 8470

www.darebin.vic.gov.aumailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au

Customer Service Centres

Preston

Darebin Civic Centre274 Gower Street, PrestonHours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday

Northcote

Northcote Library Complex32-38 Separation Street, NorthcoteHours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday

Northland

Northland Shopping CentreMurray Road, PrestonHours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday and 9am-12noon Saturday

Reservoir

Reservoir Civic Centre23 Edwardes Street, ReservoirHours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday

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