Positions Vacant
Council is seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic persons for the following positions: Position Salary Range Closing Date Further Information Apprentice Electrician As per Apprenticeshipscales 10/02/2012 Aidan Macqueen02 6660 0218 Assistant Accountant Grade 9 or Grade 10$887.40 to $1062.40 3/02/2012 Ryan Gaiter6660 0339 Position details, method of application and further information about the Richmond Valley are available on Council’s website: www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au or by contacting the Human Resources Section on (02) 6660-0351 / 0239. Indigenous persons are encouraged to apply. Applications to be sent to council@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au or by post to the General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, CASINO, NSW 2470 by 4.00pm on closing date. Brian WilkinsonGENERAL MANAGER          

Richmond Upper Clarence Regional Library Closed
  Casino, Kyogle, Evans Head, Coraki and the Mobile Library will be CLOSED on Thursday 26 January, Australia Day. All Libraries will be open at their usual times on Friday 27 January. Wishing you all a very happy and safe Australia Day!

Council Revenue Policy 2011/2012 (Water Pricing)
On 24 May 2011, Council adopted a Revenue Policy for 2011/2012 that included a water charging structure as follows: Water Charge Category Services Charge $ Estimated Yield $ GST Included Consumption Charges:- Residential Customers 1.70 a kilolitre for the first 200kL2.55 a kilolitre greater then 200kL  1,895,707 N Non-Residential Customers 1.70 per kilolitre  2,247,500 N Access Charge 20mm Water Service  8,008 111.00  888,888 N 25mm Water Service 175 174.00  30,450 N 32mm Water Service  45 285.00  12,825 N 40mm Water Service  69 444.00  30,634 N 50mm Water Service  60 694.00  41,640 N 65mm Water Service  1 1,173.00  1,173 N 80mm Water Service  13 1,776.00  23,088 N 100mm Water Service  24 2,775.00  66,600 N 200mm Water Service  1 11,100.00  11,100 N Total  8,396  5,249,605 At an Extraordinary Meeting of Council on 13 December 2011, convened to consider a proposal from the Northern Cooperative Meat Company in relation to water pricing and other matters, Council resolved to advertise a proposal to amend the revenue policy by providing the Northern Cooperative Meat Company with water at 70% of the residential users price for 2011/2012 ie 70% of $1.70 = $1.19 per kilolitre. No other changes to the water pricing structure for 2011/2012 are included in this proposal. The proposed change is on public exhibition from Wednesday 25 January 2012 to 4.30pm Wednesday 22 February 2012. During the exhibition period, submissions from the community can be forwarded to the General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, Casino, 2470. In order for the community to be fully informed (so as to facilitate informed comment) copies of the minutes from the Council Meeting and an information document are available for inspection at the following locations or available for download from Council’s website at www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au Casino – Council Office, cnr Walker Street and Graham PlaceEvans Head – Council Office, Woodburn Street

Casino Regional Livestock Exchange Sale Dates for February 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012 - Regular Meatworks Sale - 7.30am Friday 3 February 2012 - Open Auction Store Sale - George & Fuhrmann - 11.00am Wednesday 8 February 2012 - Regular Meatworks Sale - 7.30am Wednesday 15 February 2012 - Regular Meatworks Sale - 7.30am Wednesday 22 February 2012 - Regular Meatworks Sale - 7.30am Friday 24 February 2012 - Liveweight/Open Auction Store Sale (T&W McCormack and Ramsey & Bulmer) - 11.00am Wednesday 29 February 2012 - Regular Meatworks Sale - 7.30am USERS OF THE FACILITY - PLEASE NOTE CURFEW TIMES ARE TO BESTRICTLY ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES REGULAR MEATWORKS SALES – 8.00pm SHARP- NIGHT PRIOR TO SALELIVEWEIGHT STORE SALES – 8.00pm NIGHT PRIOR FOR STEERS & HEIFERS & ALL OTHER CATTLE 9.00am DAY OF SALESTORE SALES – 9.00am DAY OF SALEEU CATTLE WILL BE AS PER EU MANAGEMENT PLAN

Development Consents Issued (24/1/2012)
DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS ISSUEDEnvironmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) In accordance with the provisions of Section 101, notice is given that the undermentioned developments have been granted consent or a complying development certificate. Details of the application and a copy of the consent together with any conditions may be inspected without charge, at Council’s Office, Cnr Walker Street & Graham Place, Casino 8.15am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday or Council’s Evans Head Office from 9.00am to 12 noon and 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Monday to Thursday. DA No. Applicant Location Determination 2012/0099 Bentley Hall Trust Lot 301 DP 755727 2150 Bentley Road Bentley Approved

Staff Availability - Planning and Development Enquiries
  Due to the need to undertake various inspections, Council’s Environmental Development Services staff are generally available for enquiries at the Casino Administration Office between the hours of 8.15am and 10.15am Monday to Friday and Evans Head phone enquiries 8.00am to 10.00am with counterenquiries 9.00am to 10.00am Monday to Thursday. Appointments with technical staff may be made outside these hours.

Richmond-Upper Clarence Regional Library
  LIBRARY HOURS Casino Library 66626160Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.30pm / Saturday 9.00am-12 noon Evans Head Library 66824122 Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri2.30pm-5.00pm; Thurs & Sat 9.30am-12 noon Coraki Library 66832752 Tues & Thurs 2.00pm-5.00pm Mobile Library - Woodburn Tues 9.45am-11.00am Broadwater Tues 1.45pm-3.45pm Or www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/library Library Membership is free to permanent residents and ratepayers of the region. Simply fill in an application form at the library and show proof of identity and current address. Visitors may also be eligible to join the library at no cost. Internet usage at the library is free to all library members and is available at Casino, Coraki and Evans Head Libraries. Evans Head Library now has a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk which is free to all seniors over the age of 50 years. A Housebound Service is available at Casino and Evans Head Libraries for residents who are not able to visit their library personally. Library staff selects books on your behalf and a volunteer makes the delivery on a fortnightly basis. Come in and check out what’s available at your local library.  

Is your Pool Safe?
  IS YOUR POOL SAFE? - SWIMMING POOL COMPLIANCE Council wishes to remind all swimming pool owners of their responsibilities under the Swimming Pool Act 1992. Any body of water which is greater than 300mm in depth used for human aquatic purposes is considered a swimming pool. Many of the temporary inflatable swimming pools currently being sold and erected in our Council area are required to comply with the provisions of the Act. The owner of the premises on which a swimming pool is situated must ensure the swimming pool is at all times surrounded by a child-resistant barrier. A child-resistant fence is: To separate the swimming pool from any residential building and from any place adjoining the premises; To be a minimum height of 1.2 metres above finished ground level and the height of any opening between the fencing and finished ground level shall not exceed 100mm; Gate/s must be capable of closing and locking when the gate is opened only 50mm from the latch on the gate post. In addition, a resuscitation poster must be erected and well maintained in a prominent position in the immediate vicinity of the swimming pool. Council Officers will be undertaking spot compliance inspections of swimming pools throughout the coming months. Penalties will apply to owners of swimming pools which do not comply with the requirements of the Swimming Pool Act 1992.

Destination 2036 - The Future of Local Govt in NSW
  DESTINATION 2036 – THE FUTURE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NSW Over the next 10, 20 and 25 years, our population, technologies and economy are going to change dramatically. As the providers of core services to our communities, it is incumbent upon local government to consider what these changes will mean, both for our communities and for the councils that serve them. Destination 2036 provides a process and a forum for local government to explore these issues and to consider and develop structures and approaches to local government in NSW that will allow the sector to meet the needs and expectations of our communities of the future. Destination 2036 is the start of a new way of planning which moves local government in NSW from talking about and reacting to change, to managing change to create a preferred future. In effect, it will begin the strategic plan and delivery program for NSW local government, mirroring key elements ofthe integrated planning and reporting frameworks which individual councils are implementing. Destination 2036 reflects the NSW Government’s commitment to work constructively with local government and to recognise local government as a partner. The Richmond Valley Community is encouraged to become involved with the Destination 2036 process. There is currently a draft plan available on www.dlg.nsw.gov.au that is seeking feedback on actions that have been identified to date.

Expressions of Interest - Tenancy area at Casino Community and Cultural Centre
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – TENANCY AREA AT CASINO COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL CENTRE Council is inviting interested persons/organisations to express their interest in the tenancy of an area of 286m² in the Casino Community and Cultural Centre (Walker Street, Casino). Expressions of interest should be forwarded to the General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, Casino 2470 or by email to council@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au by 10 February 2012. The expressions of interest should identify details of the proposed use of the area, proposed period of tenancy and information in regard to potential rental terms and conditions. Further information in regard to the tenancy area can be obtained from Ken Exley at Council telephone 02 6660 0272.