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Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board
Annual Report 2007 - 2008
For further information please contact:
Business Manager
Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board
35 Dauncey Street, Kingscote
Telephone: (08) 8553 4330
Facsimile: (08) 8533 4399
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.kinrm.sa.gov.au
ABN: 86 052 151 451
2008
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ............................................................... 5
FOREWORD ................................................................................... 6
PLANS AND OBJECTIVES .................................................................. 6
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN ........................................... 6
STATE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN ........................... 7
LINKS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC
PLAN & STATE NRM PLAN ............................................................. 7
Goal 1: Healthy & resilient natural resources ......................................... 7
Goal 2: A capable, committed and connected community contributing to natural
resources management ............................................................. 8
Goal 3: Natural Resources supporting a strong and resilient economy ............. 8
OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES ......................................................... 9
ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE ............................................. 11
OBJECT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT ................ 11
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT .................................................... 12
ROLE OF THE BOARD ................................................................. 12
FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT BOARD ............................................................... 13
MEMBERSHIP ........................................................................... 14
MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL .............................................. 16
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES ...................................... 17
GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS ................................................... 17
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE .................................................... 20
MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ............................................ 21
EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS .................................. 21
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT ............................................................. 22
LEAVE MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 22
WORKFORCE DIVERSITY ............................................................... 23
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT ...................................................... 24
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT .............................. 24
ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES ................................................. 24
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS .............................. 25
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT ............ 25
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ............................................................ 27
CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS .................................................... 39
ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE ............................................... 44
FRAUD ........................................................................................ 44
CONSULTANTS ............................................................................. 44
OVERSEAS TRAVEL ....................................................................... 44
DISABILITY ACTION PLANS ............................................................ 45
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ...................... 46
URBAN DESIGN CHARTER .............................................................. 47
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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION .......................................................... 47
PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION STATEMENT ................................ 47
ENERGY EFFICINCY ACTION PLAN REPORT ....................................... 48
GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK.................... 49
REGIONAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS ................................. 50
RECONCILIATION STATEMENT ....................................................... 50
STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT MINISTERIAL DIRECTIVES ...... 50
STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED BY
MINISTER .................................................................................... 50
REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORT............................................. 51
SPECIFIC REPORTS ....................................................................... 51
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LISTING ................................................ 52
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ................................................................. 52
GLOSSARY .................................................................................. 52
PUBLICATIONS RELEASED OR UPDATED DURING 2007-2008 ................... 53
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LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
Mr Dennis Mutton
Chair
Natural Resources Management Council
GPO Box 2834
ADELAIDE
South Australia 5000
Dear Mr Mutton
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Sector Management Act 1995 and section
38 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, I have pleasure in presenting the annual
report of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board for the year ended 30
June 2008. I certify that this Annual report complies with the requirements of the Natural
Resources Management Act 2004, the NRM Regulations and Department of the Premier and
Government Circular 16.
This year saw the appointment of four new Board members which provided an opportunity
to build on the skills and knowledge base of the Board and increase the Board’s community
networks. The Board continued to engage and consult with the community in the
development of the region’s comprehensive Natural Resources Management Plan during this
year with water resources management being a priority area for much of this activity.
The Board has worked hard to achieve high levels of accountability and improve its business
effectiveness through the review and improvement of its governance and operational
processes.
A key achievement of the Board this year has been the attraction of significant levels of
program funding. On-ground results in many of our project areas combined with our skills in
project development and delivery have been key contributors to our success in the funding
rounds.
The Board has continued to develop strong relationships with local government, industry
groups and relevant government agencies. The Board looks forward to working closely with
all stakeholder groups in the delivery of its programs and achieving important natural
resource outcomes within the region.
Janice Kelly OAM
Presiding Member
Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board
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FOREWORD
On 1 July 2005 the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board (KI
NRM Board) became responsible for managing, protecting and restoring Kangaroo
Island’s unique natural resources. The Kangaroo Island NRM region incorporates
all of Kangaroo Island, which lies approximately 15 kilometres off the tip of
Fleurieu Peninsula in southern South Australia. The Island covers an area of 4,370
square kilometres and has 457 km of coastline.
Kangaroo Island contains the highest proportion of remnant native vegetation of all
South Australian agricultural regions. This vegetation supports a wide diversity of
habitats and an abundance of wildlife, which comprises the greatest number of
endemic species in any region in South Australian. The Island’s natural resources
underpin a range of industries, dominated by primary production, commercial
fishing and tourism. These industries in turn support a diverse vibrant community
eager to manage the natural resources of Kangaroo Island sustainable for future
generations.
The KI NRM Board consists of nine community members selected for their
knowledge, skills and experience in managing the natural resources on Kangaroo
Island. Four government agency representatives have also been appointed to assist
the KI NRM board. These representatives do not have voting rights but contribute
in a meaningful way to the KI NRM Board.
Vision
The natural resources of Kangaroo Island managed sustainably by a capable and engaged
community for environmental, economic and social benefit.
PLANS AND OBJECTIVES
Natural Resources Management activities undertaken by the Kangaroo Island
Natural Resources Management Board are consistent with the strategic directions
set out in South Australia’s Strategic Plan – Creating Opportunity and with the
State Natural Resources Management Plan.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN
The six strategic objectives from South Australia’s Strategic Plan Creating Opportunity are:
Attaining sustainability
Growing prosperity
Improving well-being
Fostering creativity and innovation
Building communities
Expanding opportunity
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STATE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN
The State NRM Plan identifies a 50-year vision for natural resource management in
South Australia. The State NRM Plan contains four goals:
Landscape scale management that maintains healthy natural systems and is
adaptive to climate change.
Prosperous communities and industries using and managing natural
resources within ecologically sustainable limits.
Communities, governments and industries with the capability, commitment
and connections to manage natural resources in an integrated way.
Integrated management of biological threats to minimise risk to natural
systems, communities and industry.
LINKS BETWEEN THE BOARD AND SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S STRATEGIC PLAN
& STATE NRM PLAN
The Kangaroo Island regional NRM Plan has 3 goal. The links to the South Australian
Strategic Plan and the State NRM Plan are set out below.
Goal 1: Healthy & resilient natural resources
Key Links to SA’s Strategic Plan Key Links to the State NRM Plan
T1.5 Productivity Goal 1
T3.4 Land biodiversity Goal 4
T3.5 Marine biodiversity Resource Condition Targets – W3, W4,
B1, B2, B3, B4
T3.6-3.8 Native vegetation
Healthy and resilient natural resources are hardy with all their parts functioning.
When stressed they have the ability to recover. If they are not resilient they may be
pushed beyond their limits and unable to recover. Many changes to the landscape are
weakening the health and resilience of our natural resources, and this is likely to be
worsened by predicted changes in Kangaroo Island’s climate.
The Board’s goal is to work with all sections of the community to manage these risks to our
natural resources through the following strategic actions.
Reduce the spread and impact of land degradation
Protect soil health and productivity
Better protect and manage coastal and marine environments
Promote water management that protects aquatic environments
Promote land and water management to maintain good water quality
Maintain good biosecurity and pest plant/animal management
Identify and if possible restore more natural fire regimes
Protect and where necessary restore key habitats, communities and populations
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Goal 2: A capable, committed and connected community contributing to natural resources
management
Key Links to SA’s Strategic Plan Key Links to the State NRM Plan
T4.6 Investment in science, research Goal 3
and innovation Resource Condition Target – P1
T4.10 Creative education
T5.6 Volunteering
T5.7 State and Local Government
Kangaroo Island’s community is diverse and includes individuals, families, community
groups, businesses and organisations, both on and off Island. The Island community is
undergoing rapid change and is increasingly facing new challenges in many areas
including natural resources management.
To be able to survive these challenges and grow, the community, governments,
organisations and industries, will need to develop their capacity, increase commitment and
improve connections between one another. The Board is supporting this to occur through
the following strategic actions.
Promote awareness of the relevance of NRM to all our community
Develop common understanding about NRM issues on the Island
Build on- and off-Island networks to assist NRM activities
Promote increased agreement of the community on its visions for NRM
Provide increased opportunities and reward for involvement in NRM
Develop and implement a Kangaroo Island research program
Ensure good NRM information is available to assist the community
Promote community involvement in decision-making related to NRM
Continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of investments in NRM
Improve natural resource information and its accessibility
Promote adaptive management through testing and learning
Goal 3: Natural Resources supporting a strong and resilient economy
Key Links to SA’s Strategic Plan Key Links to the State NRM Plan
T1.1 Jobs Goal 2
T1.5 Economic growth Resource Condition Targets - L1, W1, W2
T1.10 Productivity
T1.13 Tourism industry
T2.1 Quality of Life
T3.4 Land Biodiversity
T3.6-3.8 Native vegetation
T5.11 Regional Infrastructure
The economy of Kangaroo Island is almost entirely dependent on natural resources.
Approximately 50% of the economy is based on primary industries and 40% on tourism.
Both industries rely on healthy natural resources, either to produce food and fibre, or for the
less tangible joys of farm and nature-based tourism.
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A strong and resilient economy managed within the sustainable limits of its natural resources
will;
Underpin profitable industries based on natural resources.
Have the capacity to economically support the Island’s current and future population.
Maintain a wonderful lifestyle and environment.
Be flexible and robust to respond to changing markets and economic forces.
To achieve this outcome the Board is working with all sections of the community to;
Promote infrastructure development that minimises natural resources impacts
Promote infrastructure development that helps to better manage natural resources
Encourage an ecologically sustainable tourism industry
Support ecologically sustainable recreation management
Promote consistency between NRM and Development Plans
Assist in land use planning activities
Better understand the impacts of corporate food industries on NRM
Develop the capacity of primary industries to adapt to climate change
Account for and manage the loss of agricultural land to other land uses
OPERATIONS AND INITIATIVES
The KI NRM Board has had a busy year continuing to work with the community to undertake
sustainable natural resources management on Kangaroo Island. The Board’s primary
function for the year has been the continued development of its comprehensive regional
NRM plan with much of its time and efforts focussing on the development of water resources
and land management policy. Engagement with the community around these issues has
provided constructive feedback on how the community views natural resource management
and the board’s role.
Extensive fires at the commencement of summer put added pressure on landholders and the
community. The Board has assisted landholders through targeted on-ground works to protect
vegetation affected by the fire and enhance its capacity to regenerate. This has complemented
the Board’s broader work with landholders to reduce soil degradation and weed infestations,
protect riparian vegetation, improve water course management and water catchment for
domestic purposes and environmental flows.
The Board’s feral animal management program, working closely with research groups,
industry, stakeholders and the local community, has determined the distribution, impact and
appropriate control techniques for pigs, deer, goats and cats; and it is putting controls into
place. A Judas goat program, implemented to track goat populations, has allowed the team to
all but eliminate goats from Flinders Chase National Park and make significant inroads into
other Island populations. Trials of pig bait are showing much promise and complement the
trapping and shooting program. Deer feeders are being tested to aid deer eradication and deer
fences are frequently monitored. The program works closely with the community and
Kangaroo Island Council to manage domestic cats. The Invasive Animal Cooperative
Research Centre, close collaborator and supporter of the program, uses Kangaroo Island as a
demonstration site.
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The Board’s coast and marine program has evaluated the condition of coastal, estuarine and
marine biodiversity and threats, including development, pollution, pests and human access.
This valuable record of species occurrence and abundance can be used to detect and address
any subsequent changes. Enthusiastic community volunteers have participated in seagrass
surveys, intertidal monitoring, boat and dive operations, and penguin censuses. The program
has also assisted the Kangaroo Island Community Education’s award winning Marine and
Environmental Education program.
Working with the Department for Environment and Heritage, Kangaroo Island Council and
SA Country Fire Service, local botanists and the community, the Board’s Farenheit 451
program has mapped the Island’s fuel hazards, vegetation types and fire history. The
relationship between fire and native plant species has also been researched to determine
which vegetation associations need fire and when. This information has contributed to the
development of the Cape Forbin fire management plan to manage fire for the best
biodiversity and asset protection outcomes.
Two very successful programs delivered through the Board’s investment strategy are
assisting the recovery of glossy black-cockatoos and threatened plants on Kangaroo Island.
The Glossy Black-Cockatoo Recovery Program undertakes continual research and successful
on-ground actions, such as protecting, maintaining and monitoring nests and revegetating
nesting and feeding habitat. The program is vigorously supported by volunteers and the
results are impressive. Just a decade ago, only 200 Glossy Blacks remained on Kangaroo
Island but today the population has reached between 300 and 320 birds.
The Threatened Plant Species Recovery Program began by identifying threats to plant species
and their vegetation communities, including habitat fragmentation, weed infestations,
inappropriate fire regimes and inappropriate grazing. An array of restoration methods were
trialled, including direct seeding, direct planting, topsoil spreading, prescribed burning, weed
removal and exclosure fencing to prevent over-abundant native species browsing. The work
of the program and its dedicated band of volunteers has paid off. Hundreds of thousands of
tubestock forming critical habitat have been planted and numbers are increasing. One species,
smallflowered daisy-bush, has increased from 80 to 1.3 million individuals. The Eastern
Plains Fire Trial is helping local landholders burn remnant scrub patches to rejuvenate them.
Achievements 2007-2008
Induction of new Board members
Preparation of Amendments to the Kangaroo Island NRM Board Initial Plan
Comments on Development Plan Amendment Report submitted to Kangaroo Island
Council
Contribution to development and implementation of Kangaroo Island Study report
Participation in Australian Government Performance Story Reporting trial
Contribution to Development and Review of State Policies and Strategies
o Regional Land Use Framework
o South Australian Biosecurity Strategy
o South Australian NRM Monitoring & Evaluation Framework
Development of 2008-2011 Investment Strategy
Board member representation on State and Regional Committees
o Local Government Partnership Working Group
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o NRM Council Volunteer Advisory Committee
o Aboriginal State-wide Advisory Committee
o KI Tourism Optimisation Management Model Committee
o Kangaroo Island Sustainable Tourism Strategy Steering Committee
Consideration of Native Vegetation Council applications
Memorandum of Understanding with AMLR & N&Y NRM Boards – Gulf St
Vincent
On Ground Works Achievements 2007-2008
603.1 hectares of Perennial Pasture
199 Hectares Clay Spreading
17 hectares Clay Delving
3839 hectares Lime Application
0.76 kilometres Saltland Fencing protecting 9.7 hectares
9.78 kilometres Remnant Vegetation Fence protecting 52.05 hectares
16.41 kilometres Riparian Vegetation Fence protecting 175.07 hectares riparian and
associated vegetation
2.46 kilometres Revegetation Fence & 16.43 Ha Revegetation
153.1 hectares of Lucerne/Chicory
Internal Board Business Achievements 2007-2008
Establishment of Employee Assistance Program
Review of Administrative, Financial, Procurement, Human Resource & OH&S
policies and procedures and delegations.
Review of staff contracts
Preparation of operating budget
Staff development activities
o Conference attendance - various
o OHWS training - various
o Enforcement & Compliance
o Records Management
ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board was established in December
2004 under the auspices of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. This report for the
2007-08 financial year fulfils the requirements of Section 38 of the Natural Resources
Management Act.
OBJECT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT
The objects of the Act include assisted in the achievement of ecologically sustainable
development in the State by establishing an integrated scheme to promote the use and
management of natural resources in a manner that—
(a) recognises and protects the intrinsic values of natural resources; and
(b) seeks to protect biological diversity and, insofar as is reasonably practicable, to
support and encourage the restoration or rehabilitation of ecological systems and
processes that have been lost or degraded; and
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(c) provides for the protection and management of catchments and the sustainable use of
land and water resources and, insofar as is reasonably practicable, seeks to enhance
and restore or rehabilitate land and water resources that have been degraded; and
(d) seeks to support sustainable primary and other economic production systems with
particular reference to the value of agriculture and mining activities to the economy of
the State; and
(e) provides for the prevention or control of impacts caused by pest species of animals
and plants that may have an adverse effect on the environment, primary production or
the community; and
(f) promotes educational initiatives and provides support mechanisms to increase the
capacity of people to be involved in the management of natural resources.
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT
The Minister for Environment and Conservation is responsible for the administration of the
Natural Resources Management Act 2004. Pursuant to section 6 of the Administrative
Arrangements Act 1994, certain functions and powers of the Minister for Environment and
Conservation in relation to the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources
Management Board have been conferred on the Minister for the River Murray.
ROLE OF THE BOARD
The Boards’ role is defined in the Natural Resources Management Act and includes:
Taking an active role in the management of natural resources within the region and
providing advice on natural resource issues;
Preparing a regional natural resources management plan;
Implementing the Board’s three-year business plan;
Promoting public awareness and understanding of the importance of integrated and
sustainable management of natural resources.
Providing advice on the assessment of activities or proposals referred under
legislation or on any matter relevant to the condition or management of natural
resources; and
Undertaking and supporting educational activities and increasing community capacity
to undertake sustainable natural resource management.
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FUNCTIONS OF THE KANGAROO ISLAND NATURAL RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT BOARD
Section 29 of the Natural Resources Management Act describes the functions of the
Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board.
(1) The functions of a regional NRM board are—
(a) to undertake an active role with respect to the management of natural
resources within its region; and
(b) —
(i) to prepare a regional NRM plan in accordance with this Act;
and
(ii) to implement that plan; and
(iii) to keep the plan under review to ensure that the objects of this
Act are being achieved; and
(c) to promote public awareness and understanding of the importance of
integrated and sustainable natural resources management within its region, to
undertake or support educational initiatives with respect to natural resources
management, and to provide mechanisms to increase the capacity of people to
implement programs or to take other steps to improve the management of
natural resources; and
(d) to provide advice with respect to the assessment of various activities or
proposals referred to the board under this or any other Act; and
(e) to resolve any issues that may arise between any NRM groups that are relevant
to the management of natural resources within its region; and
(ea)to undertake an active role in ensuring-
(i) that any Development Plan under the Development Act 1993 that
applies within its region promotes the objects of this Act; and
(ii) insofar as is reasonably practicable, that those Development Plans and
the board’s regional NRM plan form a coherent set of policies,
and, in so doing, when a Development Plan amendment under the
Development Act 1993 that is relevant to the activities of the board is under
consideration under that Act, to work with-
(iii) in the case of a Development Plan amendment proposed by a council-
the council; or
(iv) in the case of a Development Plan amendment proposed by a Minister-
that Minister’s department; and
(f) at the request of the Minister or the NRM Council, or on its own initiative, to
provide advice on any matter relevant to the condition of natural resources
within its region, or on the management of those resources, to conduct any
inquiry or audit, or to provide any other advice or report that may be
appropriate in the circumstances; and
(g) such other functions assigned to the board by the Minister or by or under this
or any other Act.
(2) To avoid doubt, a regional NRM board may act with respect to a particular matter
despite the fact that the matter may not fall within the scope of its regional NRM plan.
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(3) However, if a regional NRM board acts with respect to a particular matter in the
circumstances described in subsection (2), the board must furnish a report on the
matter to the Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament (unless the matter is not,
in the opinion of the board, significant).
(4) In performing its functions, a regional NRM board should (as far as is reasonably
practicable) seek to work collaboratively with—
(a) the other regional NRM boards whose regions adjoin the region of the board;
and
(b) other State agencies, agencies of the Commonwealth, and agencies of the
other States and Territories, that have functions that are relevant to those of the
board; and
(c) NRM groups with areas that fall (wholly or partially) within the region of the
board; and
(d) the constituent councils for the region, and other councils as may be relevant;
and
(e) relevant industry, environment and community groups and organisations; and
(f) persons who own or occupy land within the region of the board (insofar as
may be relevant).
(5) A regional NRM board will, with respect to the performance of its functions, report to
the Minister.
(6) If the Minister assigns a function to a regional NRM board under subsection (1)—
(a) the Minister must furnish a report on the matter to the Natural Resources
Committee of the Parliament; and
(b) the regional NRM board must cause a statement of the fact of the assignment
to be published in its next annual report.
MEMBERSHIP
Section 25 of the Natural Resources Management Act provides for the appointment of the
Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board.
The Board comprises 9 members, appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the
Minister. Each of the appointed members of the Board is a person who, in the opinion of the
Minister, meets the standards stipulated by section 25 (4) of the Natural Resources
Management Act for the appointment of members:
The Minister must (as far as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances)—
(a) give consideration to nominating persons so as to provide a range of
knowledge, skills and experience across the following areas:
(i) community affairs at the regional level;
(ii) primary production or pastoral land management;
(iii) soil conservation and land management;
(iv) conservation and biodiversity management;
(v) water resources management;
(vi) business administration;
(vii) local government or local government administration;
(viii) urban or regional planning;
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(ix) Aboriginal interest in the land and water, and Aboriginal heritage;
(x) pest animal and plant control;
(xi) natural and social science;
(xii) if relevant—coast, estuarine and marine management, fisheries or
aquaculture; and
nominate persons who are able to demonstrate an interest in ensuring the
sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and an awareness of
natural resource issues across the relevant region; and
ensure—
(i) that a majority of the members of the board reside within the
relevant region; and
(ii) that a majority of the members of the board are engaged in an
activity related to the management of land.
(5) In addition, the Minister must, before finalising his or her nominations for the
purposes of this section, consult with the designated Ministers.
(6) At least 1 member of a regional NRM board must be a woman and at least 1 member
must be a man.
(7) At least 1 member of a regional NRM board must be a member or officer of a council
at the time of his or her appointment, unless—
(a) the board's region does not include any part of the area of a council; or
(b) the Minister cannot, after taking reasonable steps, find a member or officer
of a council who—
(i) in the opinion of the Minister, is suitable to be appointed as a
member of the board; and
(ii) is willing and available to be a member of the board.
(8) The Governor must appoint a suitable member of a regional NRM board to be the
presiding member of the board.
(9) The Governor may appoint a suitable person to be the deputy of a member of a
regional NRM board.
(10) A deputy may act as a member of a regional NRM board during any period of
absence of the member in relation to whom the deputy has been appointed.
(11) The Minister may, by instrument in writing, authorise a person or persons to attend
any meeting of a regional NRM board in order to represent the interests of the
Commonwealth, the State or local government.
The membership of the Board during 2007-08 was:
Voting members
Mrs Janice Kelly OAM (Presiding Member)
Mrs Jayne Bates (appointed 13 September 2007)
Mr David Ball (re-appointed 14 April 2008)
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Mr Charles Rodney Bell (term expired13 April 2008)
Mr Alan Childs (appointed 14 April 2008)
Mrs Joanne Davidson (re-appointed 14 April 2008)
Mr Ken Liu (appointed 14 April 2008)
Ms Peggy Rismiller (appointed 14 April 2008)
Mr Graham Smith (term expired13 April 2008)
Mr Richard Trethewey (appointed 14 April 2008)
Mr Fraser Vickery (re-appointed 14 April 2008)
Mrs Roslyn Willson (term expired13 April 2008)
Government members
Ms Chris Ray (Australian Government)
Ms Elizabeth Young and Mr C. Schonfeldt (Department of Water, Land and
Biodiversity Conservation)
Mr Roger Hartley (Department of Primary Industries and Resources South Australia)
Mr Bill Haddrill and Mr Mark Hermann (Department for Environment and
Conservation) (proxy attendee for Mr Haddrill was Mr Phil Pisanu)
MEETINGS: GENERAL AND SPECIAL
A total of 12 general Board meetings were held during the 2007-08 financial year.
There were no Special Board meetings held during the 2007-08 financial year.
Member Meetings
attended
Comments Reason for non
attendance
Mrs Janice Kelly
OAM
12
Mrs Jayne Bates 9 appointed 13 September 2007 Business
Mr David Ball
Mr Charles
Rodney Bell
9 term expired13 April 2008
Mr Alan Childs 3 appointed 14 April 2008
Mrs Joanne
Davidson
12
Mr Ken Liu 3 appointed 14 April 2008
Ms Peggy
Rismiller
2 appointed 14 April 2008 Personal
Mr Graham Smith 7 term expired13 April 2008 Personal/Business
Mr Richard
Trethewey
3 appointed 14 April 2008
Mr Fraser Vickery 10 Business
Mrs Roslyn
Willson
7 term expired13 April 2008 Personal/Business
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RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES
The Board has signed Service Level Agreements with the Department for Environment and
Heritage and Rural Solutions South Australia to assist in the delivery of the Natural Heritage
Trust Extension (NHT), Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) and National Action Plan for Salinity
and water quality (NAP). Service Level Agreements have also been signed between the
Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Natural Resources Management Board for the
provision of Injury Management Services.
GOVERNANCE ARRANGEMENTS
The Board has in place a number of operational and administrative policies and procedures to
ensure compliance with its obligations under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004,
OHSW Act (1986), Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA), Public Sector Management Act 1995,
Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993, Freedom of Information Act 1991, Treasury Instructions
and Australian Accounting Standards.
BOARD DELEGATIONS
The Board’s Delegations for 2007-2008 are set out below
PRESIDING MEMBER:
Report on Board activities to the Minister
Approve media releases which may be of a political or policy
nature in accordance with the Board’s Communications
Policy
FINANCE COMMITTEE Overseeing financial management associated with the
implementation of the Regional Natural Resources
Management Plan in accordance with approved budget and
Board policies
Recommend the purchase of goods and services in line with
the procurement matrix attached as Appendix 1
Functional responsibilities in accordance with the
Committee’s terms of reference.
GENERAL MANAGER
Overseeing and implementing of the Regional Natural
Resources Management Plan;
Approve media releases in accordance with the Board
communication policy;
Sign contracts for services and consultancies in accordance
with the Board’s financial delegations policy
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GOODS AND SERVICES PURCHASING DELEGATIONS
The following delegations are approved for the
purchase of goods or services, including minor
contracts and consultancies.
Principal Project Officer $1,000
Business Manager $20,000
General Manager $220,000
Board over $220,000
FINANCIAL EXPENDITURE DELEGATIONS
The following financial delegations are approved for
the signing off on invoices for payment of accounts
General Manager $ 20,000
Business Manager $ 20,000
Any invoice above these delegations is to be approved
by the Presiding Member or a Member of the Board
prior to payment.
CHEQUE SIGNING DELEGATIONS
Approvals for cheque signing and value of delegation for
signing are detailed below:
Up to $220,000
Presiding Member
General Manager
BusinessManager
Over $220,000
General Manager
Presiding Member
TRANSFERING OF FUNDS DELEGATIONS
Transfer of funds from Holding Account to Operating
Account as one of two signatories:
Presiding Member
General Manager
Business Manager
Transfer of funds from Investment Account to
Operating Account as one of two signatories:
Presiding Member
General Manager
Business Manager
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All cheques must have two signatures.
All cheques must be presented for signature accompanied
by an invoice
The invoice must contain evidence of approval or
verification by an authorised delegate.
No payment of an invoice is to be made out to cash under
any circumstance.
COMMON SEAL AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
Affixing the Seal:
Any two Board Members that are also members of the
Finance and Audit Committee
HUMAN RESOURCES
PRESIDING MEMBER
Approve the General Manager taking Annual Leave, Long
Service Leave, Sick Leave and Special Leave with or
without Pay
BOARD MEMBERS
Appoint persons to the staff of the Board Section 34(3),
subject to approval of staffing arrangements by the Minister
(section 34(1)).
Fix terms and conditions with the approval of the
Commissioner for Public Employment section 34 (3)
Performance review of General Manager, and implementing
terms and conditions of employment.
Review General Manager remuneration assessment and
approve changes in payment
Approval of international travel for all staff.
GENERAL MANAGER
Appoint persons to the staff of the Board in accordance with
approved organisational structure.
Performance review of staff, and implementing terms and
conditions of employment.
Approve staff annual leave, long service leave, sick leave,
time off in lieu and special leave with or without pay.
Review staff remuneration level assessment.
Approval of domestic travel for all staff.
BOARD STAFF
Performance review of staff for who they are responsible,
and implementing terms and conditions of employment.
Approve staff annual leave, long service leave, time off in
lieu and sick leave for staff whom they are responsible
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
DELEGATIONS
Where an application is received for funding outside of the
general assessment period the following procedures and
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delegations will apply:
Minor Miscellaneous Sponsorship, Donations/Advertising etc
o Where amounts are $1,500 or less then approval is
given by the General Manager.
o For amounts exceeding $1,500 but not greater than
$5,000 approval to be sought from Finance Committee.
o If amount exceeds $5,000 then must be presented to the
full Board for consideration
Projects up to $55,000
o Application assessed by staff and referred to the
General Manager for approval and Board informed of
the project funding
Projects exceeding $55,000
Assessed by staff and approved by the Finance
Committee and Board informed of the project funding.
ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Board has an employment structure of 14.8 FTE. In addition to the staff employed
directly by the Board, an additional 6.2 FTE operate under service level agreements to
support the implementation of the Regional Investment Strategy.
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MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
EMPLOYEE NUMBERS, GENDER AND STATUS
Total Number of Employees
Persons 17
FTE's 14.2
Gender % Persons % FTEs
Male 41 40
Female 59 60
Number of Persons during the 2007-08 Financial Year
Separated from the agency 3
Recruited to the agency 7
Number of Persons at 30 June 2008
On Leave without Pay 2
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY SALARY BRACKET
Salary Bracket Male Female Total
$0 - $46,399 1 2 3
$46,400 - $58,999 5 2 7
$59,000 - $75,499 1 5 6
$75,500 - $94,999 1 1
$95,000 +
TOTAL 7 10 17
SUPERANNUATION
Superannuation contributions by the Board to each employee for 2007-2008
Employee Ref. No Amount Employee Ref. No Amount
C4 $ 4053.13 E14 $ 5209.37
E1 $ 5190.29 E17 $ 3932.03
E2 $ 3338.57 E18 $ 4797.13
E3 $ 3311.60 E19 $ 2348.28
E6 $ 5040.67 E20 $ 2624.41
E7 $ 6688.67 E21 $ 2046.44
E8 $ 6594.33 E22 $ 1113.25
E10 $ 3544.61 E23 $ 817.26
E11 $ 8233.67
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STATUS OF EMPLOYEES IN CURRENT POSITION
FTE’s Ongoing Short-Term
Contract
Long-Term
Contract
Other
(Casual)
Total
Male 2 4.4 6.4
Female 3.5 4.1 .2 7.8
TOTAL 5.5 8.5 .2 14.2
Persons Ongoing Short-Term
Contract
Long-Term
Contract
Other
(Casual)
Total
Male 2 5 7
Female 4 5 1 10
TOTAL 6 10 1 17
EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT NUMBER OF EXECUTIVES BY STATUS, GENDER AND CLASSIFICATION
Classification Ongoing Contract
Tenured
Contract
Untenured
Total
Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female
1 1
TOTAL 1 1
LEAVE MANAGEMENT AVERAGE DAYS LEAVE TAKEN PER FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEE
Leave Type 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
Sick Leave 1.5 3.75. 4.7
Family Carer’s
Leave
0.58 0.3 .5
Miscellaneous
Special Leave
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WORKFORCE DIVERSITY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES BY AGE BRACKET BY GENDER
Age Bracket Male Female Total % of Total South
Australian
Workforce
Benchmark
*
15-19 6.7
20-24 1 1 5.9 10.5
25-29 3 3 17.6 10.2
30-34 9.9
35-39 1 1 2 11.8 11.2
40-44 1 1 5.9 11.9
45-49 4 4 23.5 12.3
50-54 2 2 4 23.5 11.3
55-59 1 1 2 11.8 8.6
60-64 5.0
65+ 2.4
TOTAL 7 10 17 100.0 100.0
*Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Demographic Statistics, Labour Force
Status (ST LM8) by sex, age, state, marital status – employed-total from Feb 78 Supertable,
South Australia at March 2007.
ABORIGINAL AND/OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EMPLOYEES
Salary Bracket Aboriginal staff Total staff Percentage
Aboriginal*
$0 - $46,399 0 0 2%
$46,400 - $58,999 0 0 2%
$59,000 - $75,499 0 0 2%
$75,500 - $94,999 0 0 2%
$95,000+ 0 0 2%
TOTAL 2%
* Target from South Australia’s Strategic Plan
CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY
Male Female Total % of
Agency
SA
Community*
Number of employees born
overseas
2 2 11.8 20.3%
Number of employees who
speak language(s) other than
english at home
0 0 0 0 15.5%
TOTAL
* Benchmarks from ABS Publication Basic Community Profile (SA) Cat No. 2001.0
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NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITH DISABILITIES
(ACCORDING TO COMMONWEALTH DDA DEFINITION)
Male Female Total % of Agency
Nil Nil Nil 0
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES WITH ONGOING DISABILITIES REQUIRING
WORKPLACE ADAPTION
Male Female Total % of Agency
TOTAL Nil Nil Nil 0
PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTED REVIEW OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Employees with…
% Total Workforce
A plan reviewed within the past 12 months 53
A plan older than 12 months 6
No review 41*
*Employees who do not have an individual performance development plan have all been
recruited to the Board within the last twelve months.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING EXPENDITURE
Training and Development Total Cost % Total Salary
Expenditure
Total training and development
expenditure
$16480 2.16%
Total leadership and
management development
expenditure
$0 0%
ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES ACCREDITED TRAINING PACKAGES BY CLASSIFICATION
Classification Number of Accredited Training Packages
ASO2 2
ASO3 2
ASO4 2
ASO5 2
OPS2 2
PSO1 2
PSO2 4
PSO3 2
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS
The gender balance of the Board is always taken into consideration when members are
appointed.
The members of the Board are aware of and abide by their obligations under the State Equal
Opportunity Act 1984.
The gender balance of the Board is always taken into consideration when members are
appointed.
The members of the Board are aware of and abide by their obligations under the State Equal
Opportunity Act 1984.
The Board supports participation in such programs as:
SA Government Youth Training Scheme and the Trainee Employment Register
SA Public Sector Aboriginal Recruitment and Development Strategy and the
Aboriginal Employment Register
Strategy for Employment of People with Disabilities (which includes the Disability
Employment Register).
In addition to this it is the policy of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management
Board to undertake compliance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA) by
promoting a work environment where everyone is treated with respect, fairness, equality
and dignity.
ensuring an environment free from discrimination, bullying and harassment
prevent discrimination, bullying and harassment in the workplace.
ensuring management and staff are aware they may be liable for any unlawful act which
occurs in the work area under their supervision
ensuring prompt, serious, sensitive, impartial and confidential investigations of
complaints, enquiries and questions relating to discrimination, bullying and harassment
ensure any person who feels they have just cause for a complaint is able to use the
complaint procedures without fear of retribution or disadvantage;
The Board currently has 2 discrimination and harassment contact officers.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND INJURY MANAGEMENT Requirement 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06
1 OHS legislative requirements
Number of notifiable occurrences pursuant to
OHS&W Regulations Division 6.6
-
-
-
Number of notifiable injuries pursuant to OHS&W
Regulations Division 6.6
-
-
-
Number of notices served pursuant to OHS&W Act
s35, s39 and s40 (default, improvement and
prohibition notices)
-
-
-
2 Injury Management legislative requirements
Total number of employees who participated in the
rehabilitation program
-
-
-
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Total number of employees rehabilitated and
reassigned to alternative duties
-
-
-
Total number of employees rehabilitated back to
their original work
-
-
-
Number of open claims as at 30 June -
-
-
Percentage of workers compensation expenditure
over gross annual remuneration
-
-
-
3 Number of claims
Number of new workers compensation claims in the
financial year
-
-
-
Number of fatalities
Lost time injuries
Medical treatment only
-
-
-
Total number of whole working days lost - - -
4 Cost of workers compensation
Cost of new claims for financial year -
-
-
Cost of all claims excluding lump sum payments - - -
Amount paid for lump sum payments on the
settlement of a claim (under the WRC Act)
-
-
-
Total amount recovered form external sources (WRC
Act s54) including from a negligent third party
-
-
-
Budget allocation for workers compensation - - -
5 Trends
Injury frequency rate for new lost-time injury/disease
for each million hours worked
- - -
Most frequent cause (mechanism) of injury - - -
Most expensive cause (mechanism) of injury - - -
6 Meeting the organisation’s strategic targets - - -
An OH&S Representative is appointed
First Aid and Fire Wardens have been appointed
OH&S is listed as a standing item at Board & Staff
meetings
Workplace inspections undertaken quarterly
(F) (LTI)
(MTO)
s42 s43 s44
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CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board did not enter into any contractual
arrangements exceeding $4 million in value during the reporting period.
ACCOUNT PAYMENT PERFORMANCE
Particulars Number of
Accounts paid
Percentage of
accounts paid
(by number)
Value in $A of
accounts paid
Percentage of
accounts paid
(by value
Paid by due
date*
662 94.44% $1,326,433 97.66%
Paid late, within
30 days of due
date
39 5.56% $31,739 2.34%
Paid more than
30 days from
due date
0 0% 0 0
*Note: The due date is defined under section 11.7 of Treasurer’s Instruction 11 Payment of
Creditors’ Accounts. Generally, unless there is a discount or a written agreement between the
public authority and the creditor, payment should be within thirty days of the date of the
invoice or claim. Some agencies receive invoices significantly later than the invoice date, due
to supplier invoicing processes. Agencies may choose to report against the date the invoice is
received rather than the date of invoice.
FRAUD
The number of instances of fraud detected in the Board was nil.
It is the policy of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board to ensure that
appropriate procedures are in place for the prevention of fraud.
Policy F.19 ensures that:
Internal controls are maintained for sound practices and efficient and effective
management of the Board
Adequate procedures are in place for the prevention of error and fraud in the financial
transactions and records
CONSULTANTS
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources engaged 11 consultants at the total cost of $$29,011
for 2007-2008
OVERSEAS TRAVEL Number of Destinations Reasons for Travel Total Cost to Board
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employees
0
0
DISABILITY ACTION PLANS
Promoting Independence – Disability Action Plans for South Australia provides a framework
of action for agencies to meet the requirements of the Commonwealth Disability
Discrimination Act 1992 and the SA Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
There are six outcome areas outlined in the framework against which the Board reports
against:
1. The Board ensures accessibility of its services to people with disabilities, both as
customers and employees.
2. The Board ensures information about its services and programs is inclusive of people
with disabilities.
3. The Board delivers advice or services to people with disabilities with awareness and
understanding of issues affecting them. In doing so, agencies should report on the
extent of the delivery of disability awareness training with staff using the SA
Disability Awareness and Discrimination Training Framework.
4. The Board provides opportunities for consultation with people with disabilities in
decision making processes regarding service delivery and in the implementation of
complaints and grievance mechanisms.
5. The General Manager ensures that their Board has met the requirements of the
Disability Discrimination Act and Equal Opportunity Act.
6. The Board reports on how it is increasing the rate of employment of people with a
disability in order to meet the SASP Target 6.22 – ―to double the number of people
with disabilities employed in the public sector by 2014‖.
The Board’s Disability Action Plan provides a structured approach towards identifying and
systematically removing discriminatory practices from policy administration, services,
employment and facilities. Its intention is to effect positive change that makes equal
opportunity and equity of access to government a reality for people with disabilities.
Objective Action Success
Indicator
Responsibility Timeline
KI NRM Board
offices are
accessible
Specific accommodation
needs are met for
employees with
disabilities
Emergency procedures
are inclusive of people
with disabilities
Employees
with
disabilities
have their
needs met.
Emergency
Procedures
demonstrate
inclusiveness
Senior
Management
OHWS
Representative
Ongoing
June 2008
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Programs and
services
promote
inclusion of
people with
disabilities and
the access
provisions that
are available
Staff are aware of the
requirement to promote
inclusion of people with
disabilities
Staff have
undertaken
appropriate
training
Senior
Management
December
2008 and
ongoing
All Board
communications
are inclusive of
people with
disabilities
Develop policy for all
publications,
information, electronic
communication,
telecommunications and
signage to ensure that
they are accessible to
people with disabilities
Publications are
available in alternate
format upon request and
all publications promote
alternative formats being
available. Include budget
provisions for alternate
format for all
publications
Policy
completed
Review has
occurred and
any concerns
addressed
Communications
Officer
Communications
Officer
December
2008
June 2009
The Board
provides
opportunities
for consultation
with people
with disabilities
People with disabilities
are given effective voice
in day-to-day business
activities and decisions.
Promote and increase
representation of people
with disabilities on
advisory bodies and
committees.
Informal
assessment
Informal
assessment
Senior
Management
Senior
Management
Ongoing
Ongoing
Board addresses
issues of
recruitment for
people with
disabiities
Review recruitment
processes to ensure they
are accessible and
inclusive to people with
disabilities.
All recruitment
and assessment
processes are
accessible
Senior
Management
December
2008
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
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The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board does not own any buildings and
therefore does not have an asbestos risk reduction program.
URBAN DESIGN CHARTER
Cabinet adopted the South Australian Urban Design Charter as whole-of-government urban
policy. The Charter was publicly released in November 2004.
The Urban Design Charter aims to promote the benefits of good urban design, embed the
principles into government processes and record the South Australian Government’s
commitment to good urban design.
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board has undertaken no activities
relevant to the implementation of the Urban Design Charter.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION STATEMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the
Act), the following details comprise the Information Statement of the Kangaroo Island
Natural Resources Management Board. The Act gives all South Australians a legally
enforceable right of access to documents held by the government, making the business of
government open and accountable to all. Whilst freedom of information aims to provide
access to the maximum amount of information as possible, provisions exist that protect
legitimate agency, public and private interests.
One request for information was received during the reporting period under the
Freedom of Information Act 1991. The applicant was advised within 30 days of receipt of the
request that the Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Board did not have any documents within
the scope of the request.
Arrangements that enable the public to participate in the formulation of the
Board’s policies and delivery of functions.
The Board was established with a clear focus on community-based membership and
these members have a direct impact on the policies of the Board. In addition to this
the meetings of the Board are advertised and open to the public. The Board has also
commenced a process of open communication with the public within the region,
highlighting the discussions of the Board and inviting any feedback and comment
from the public. This approach is supported by legislation that requires consultation.
Documents held by the Board.
Documents held by the Board are in a range of formats including electronic and hard
copy. They consist of accounting records, administrative documents (including
correspondence, operational records, meeting Minutes and Agendas) and policy
documents.
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Meeting Minutes and Agendas are available from the Boards Office, 35 Dauncey Street,
Kingscote or by contacting the Board on (08) 8553 4330
The policies & procedures adopted by the Board are:
Administration
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Occupational Health & Safety
Enquiries regarding or making a Freedom of Information Application requestfor access to
documents or amendment of personal records in the possession of Kangaroo Island Natural
Resources Management Board under the Freedom of Information Act 1991
should be directed in writing to:
General Manager
KI Natural Resources Management Board
35 Dauncey Street , KINGSCOTE SA 5223, Phone: (08) 8553 4300
ENERGY EFFICINCY ACTION PLAN REPORT
Performance against annual energy use targets
Energy
Use (GJ)
GHG Emissions Business Measures
Base Year -
2006-07
Electricity
Road Travel
Air Travel
33.3
330
180
8.722
22.327
13.44
3.0.
30.0
16.4
Base Year
2006-07
MJ/business measure/annum
Year Being
Reported
(2007-08):
Electricity
Fuel
Air Travel
50
400
268
13.102
27.027
19.98
3.5
28
18.8
Target for
2007-08
MJ/business measure/annum
Target (for
2014)
Electricity
Fuel
Air Travel
25
248
135
6.54
16.75
10.08
2.3
22.5
12.3
Note* Increases in Electricity use due to new office accommodation provision of Hot Water
System to comply with OH&S requirements and IT server for Risk Management purposes
Air travel has increased with Board members attending an induction and travelling to attend
Meetings in the metropolitan area.
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GREENING OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS FRAMEWORK
The Greening of Government Operations Framework (GoGo) Framework was approved by
Cabinet in February 2006 to provide the implementation framework for South Australian
Government agencies to progress greening programs.
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board undertakes an annual energy audit
and develops an energy efficiency action plan report. The key targets for 2007-08 are:
1 Inclusion of environmental and user attributes as part the financial accounting
protocol by August 2007
2 Consider and assess the cost and environmental efficiency of the inclusion of design
and appliance features in the office currently under construction by August 2007
3 Purchase a minimum of 20% accredited Green Power by 1 January 2008
4 Through signage and discussion, change behaviour in the work place to ensure
employees and Board members reduce running costs and green house gas emissions
with occupation of new building
5 Extend environmental communication toward clients and suppliers by March 2008
6 Assess the cost for the Board to become carbon neutral and offset all green house gas
emissions with a commercial carbon offset company eg. climate friendly, Green fleet
etc by June 2008.
7 Investigate the potential to account for and bio-sequester greenhouse gases through
natural resource management activities on Kangaroo Island by June 2008.
8 Board and employee tree planting activity to offset 50% KINRMB transport green
house gas emissions, create habitat for biodiversity and reduce primary salinity by June
2008.
In addition to this it is the Board’s policy to ensure best practices are put in place and
encourage the following energy efficiency actions.
GoGO Priority Area 1: energy management
Lighting – turn off lights when leaving rooms for longer than 15 – 20 minutes
Computers – turn off computer when away from desk for extended periods or at end
of day
GoGO Priority Area 3: waste management
Recycling of paper and other recyclable items is undertaken
Double sided printing
Use of Re-usable bags
Mobile phones and batteries recycled
Ink toner cartridges recycled through Planet Ark
Where possible use re-writable CDs
Avoid the use of non-recyclable items
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GoGO Priority Area 5: travel and fleet management
Car pool
Ensure vehicle and tyres are properly maintained
REGIONAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STATEMENTS
The Board did not undertake any regional Impact Assessment Statements during the
2007-08 financial year.
RECONCILIATION STATEMENT
Meeting Protocol - Traditional Owners Acknowledgement
I/we would like to acknowledge the traditional and contemporary cultural connection of the
Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people to Kangaroo Island.
Reconciliation Statement
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board acknowledges the cultural
significance of Kangaroo Island to the Ngarrindjeri and Kaurna people and respects both their
traditional and contemporary interests on Kangaroo Island.
In fulfilling its functions the Board will wherever possible appropriately integrate Ngarrindjeri
and Kaurna cultural interests with natural resource management through consultation, the
sharing of knowledge and the active engagement of Ngarrindjerri and Kaurna people.
Through the appropriate sharing of knowledge the Board will also acquire understanding and
through this understanding develop respect and appreciation for Aboriginal culture.
By integrating traditional and contemporary knowledge and practice we will achieve our vision
for the sustainable use of Kangaroo Islands’ natural resources.
STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT MINISTERIAL
DIRECTIVES
There were no Ministerial directives during the 2007 – 2008 operations
of the Board.
STATEMENT OF FACT FOR SIGNIFICANT FUNCTIONS ASSIGNED
BY MINISTER
There were no functions assigned by the Ministerial during the 2007 –
2008 operations of the Board.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL REPORT
Section 38 of the Natural Resources Management Act requires that the Minister must cause a
report to be prepared annually setting out the following information:
(1) A regional NRM board must, on or before 31 October in every year, provide to the
NRM Council a report on its activities for the financial year ending on the preceding
30 June (and need not provide a report under section 6A of the Public Sector
Management Act 1995).
(2) The report must—
(a) include an assessment of the extent to which the regional NRM board has
succeeded in implementing its regional NRM plan; and
(b) include the audited accounts and financial statements of the regional NRM
board; and
(c) be accompanied by the annual reports of the NRM groups within its region;
and
(d) include other information required by or under this Act or the regulations.
Section 56 – Accounts and Audit of the Natural Resources Management Act requires that:
(1) An NRM group must cause proper accounts to be kept of its financial affairs and must
cause financial statements to be prepared in respect of each financial year.
(2) The Auditor-General may at any time, and must in respect of each financial year,
audit the accounts and financial statements required under subsection (1)
Section 57-Annual Reports of the Natural Resources Management Act requires that:
(1) An NRM group must, on or before 31 October in every year, provide to the regional
NRM board or boards that have responsibility for the NRM group a report on its
activities for the financial year ending on the preceding 30 June (and need not provide
a report under section 6A of the Public Sector Management Act 1995).
(2) The report must-
(a) include a copy of the audited accounts and financial statements of the NRM
group, and
(b) include other information required by or under the regulations.
In regards to Section 57 (2) (b) there are no regulations applying.
SPECIFIC REPORTS
Section 39 of the Natural Resources Management Act states that:
(1)The Minister or the NRM Council may, by written notice to a regional NRM board,
require the board to provide to the Minister or the NRM Council, within a period
stated in the notice or at stated intervals, any report or reports relating to the
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performance, exercise or discharge of its functions, powers or responsibilities, as the
Minister or the NRM Council (as the case may be) thinks fit.
(2) If a requirement is imposed under subsection (1), the regional NRM board must cause
a statement of the fact of the imposition of the requirement to be published in its next
annual report.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES LISTING
KI NRM Board Executive Committee – J Kelly (Chair), F Vickery, K Liu, J Davidson, G
Smith (term expired 13 April 2008)
Finance Committee – J Kelly (Chair), K Liu, J. Bates, R Willson (term expired 3 April 2008)
Planning Reference Group – J Kelly (Chair), F Vickery, J Davidson, A Childs, G Smith (term
expired13 April 2008)
Advisory Committees:-
Coastal, Estuarine and Marine Advisory Committee – F Vickery (Chair), B Tydeman, J
Wingate, V Walden, B Patterson. C Tyley, A Geyer.
Land, Biodiversity and Water –A Childs (Joint Chair), P Rismiller (Joint Chair) A Gilfillan,
K Liu, K Blenkiron, S Douglas-Hill, J Puckeridge (deceased) R Willson (term expired 13 April
2008)
Biosecurity – R Trethewey (Chair) B Overton, R Knight, B Weatherspoon, A Florance, R Bell
(term expired 13 April 2008)
On Ground Works - D Ball(Joint Chair), J Davidson(Joint Chair), W Roper, R Bennett. G
Smith (term expired 13 April 2008)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board appreciates the support and
encouragement it has received over the past year from the Minister for Environment and
Conservation, Hon Gail Gago MLC, and staff from the Department of Water, Land &
Biodiversity Conservation. The generosity of Federal & State funding programs has enabled
the Board to resource its priority activities within the region. The Kangaroo Island community
continues to commit its time and resources to the sustainable management of the region’s
natural resources. Without the efforts of landholders and volunteers the Board would not be
able to achieve the Plans outcomes of its original plan as effectively.
GLOSSARY
Act The Natural Resources Management Act 2004 (SA)
DEH Department for Environment and Heritage (SA)
DWLBC Department of Water Land & Biodiversity Conservation
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KINRMB Kangaroo Island Natural Resources Management Board
NAP National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality
NHT Natural Heritage Trust
NLP National Landcare Program
PIRSA Department of Primary Industries and Resources
RSSA Rural Solutions South Australia
PUBLICATIONS RELEASED OR UPDATED DURING 2007-2008
Publications 2007-08
Posters
Produced for the International Day for Biological Diversity display. Distributed to each
campus of Kangaroo Island Community Education (KICE) at their request.
Biosecurity – protecting our Island
Water – sharing the resource
The water cycle – cycle of life
Working on the ground
Shake your tail feathers – clues for glossies
Phytophthora – rotting roots
One-leaf Cape tulip – pretty but pernicious
Southern brown bandicoots
Seagrass – underwater meadows
Eradicating blackberry
Living with little penguins
Saving fragmented bush
Fighting feral animals
Your natural resources management team
14th
Australasian Vertebrate Pest Conference, Darwin
Kangaroo Island Goat Eradication Program
Australasian Wildlife Management Society – Fenner Conference, Canberra
Repel the Invaders – Feral Animal Management on Kangaroo Island
General purpose
Fallow Deer – Kangaroo Islands most recent pest
Feral Goat Eradication
Feral Pigs – Kangaroo Islands oldest pest animal
Fact Sheets
Water – sharing the resource
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Newsletters
KI Landcare Newsletter – Spring 2007 edition
KI Landcare Newsletter – Summer 2008 edition
Project Reports
Oceans of Blue Coast, Estuarine and Marine Monitoring Program
Kangaroo Island beach litter survey 2007
Reef Fish Biodiversity on Kangaroo Island
Second Annual Community Census of the Little Penguin Colony at Kingscote, Kangaroo
Island
Repel the Invaders – Feral Animal Management Program
Trial eradication of feral goats on Kangaroo Island - Progress on 2006-2007 activities
Report on the progress of the deer eradication program on Kangaroo Island 2007/2008