Road Closures Updated 10/11/11

Old Lawrence Road (off Busby Flat) – Road closed due to Old Lawrence Bridge over Deep Creek unsafe.

Halstead Drive Casino (road under bridge at Webb Park) will be closed from Monday 31 October 2011 to Friday 4 November 2011. Repairs will be undertaken to stormwater outlet damaged in the last flood.

Positions Vacant Updated 10/11/11

Council is seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic persons suitably qualified for the following positions:

Position x 2	Closing Date	Salary Range	Further Information
Administration Assistant - Works	18/11/2011	Grade 7 $814.60 to $936.80 pw	Helen Bebbington 02 6660 0231

The Position Specifications 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) 6660-0351/239.

Applicants need to address the selection criteria listed in the position description in their letter of application. A pre-employment medical examination, at Council’s expense, is required. Indigenous persons are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be received by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by post to the General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, CASINO, NSW 2470 until 4.00pm on the closing date.

Brian Wilkinson, General Manager

Community Engagement

The community is invited to make comment on the Community Engagement Strategy and Policy documents adopted by Council at its Meeting on 20 September 2011.

The Community Engagement Strategy has been developed to ensure a regular and continuing program of engagement with all of our communities about planning for the future of the Richmond Valley.

The Community Engagement Policy outlines how Council proposes to undertake various community engagement processes.

Both the Strategy and Policy are a response by Council to the views expressed by the community during the Community Strategic Plan processes undertaken from October 2009 to May 2011.

Copies of the documents are available at Council's Administration Offices at Casino and Evans Head and on Council's Website.

Comments can be made to Council via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or by post to the General Manager, Locked Bag 10, Casino NSW 2470.

B-Double Vehicle Route Applications

Application has been made to Richmond Valley Council for reclassification to allow B-Double Vehicle access to the following roads –

Alfred Street, Wagner Street and Woodburn Street, Woodburn - for the provision of a B-double route to be used in emergency situations when directed by RTA, Police or Richmond Valley Council.

Alfred Street Woodburn – from River Street (Pacific Highway) to Richmond Street

Richmond Street Woodburn - from Alfred Street to North Street (Pacific Highway) crossing Sussex and Kent Streets, Woodburn.

Any persons wishing to make a submission on these applications are required to do so by 1 November 2011. Submissions are to be addressed to The General Manager, Richmond Valley Council, Locked Bag 10, Casino NSW 2470

Further information can be obtained by contacting Councils Asset Administrator, Graeme Robertson on 02 6660 0293.

Expressions of Interest - Executive Officer Services to NOROC

The Northern Rivers Regional Organisation of councils (NOROC) is calling for expressions of interest for a contractor to provide Executive Officer Services to the organisation. Copies of the expression of interest document are available from NOROC’s website on www.noroc.org.au

For further information contact the NOROC President, Cr Phillip Silver on 0415 965 406. Expressions of interest close 4.00 pm Wednesday 26 October 2011.

Council News

Road Closures Updated 10/11/11

Positions Vacant Updated 10/11/11

Community Engagement

B-Double Vehicle Route Applications

Expressions of Interest - Executive Officer Services to NOROC

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