4. WBC STRATEGIC ALLLIANCE

6. The C.O.R.E Principles for Successful Collaboration National Awards Excellence in Local Government Category Winner 2009

7. C ommunica tion what, how, when and to whom……

8. Opportunity & Order Structure, processes, governance, chances to explore……

9. R esource s the stuff you need for a successful trip

10. Enthusias m leadership, common direction and……knowing the way

11. What we have achieved? 8 years as an Alliance with continuing strength and commitment Over $4 million in savings and efficiencies 55 collaborative projects completed Successful joint funding applications 2 new shared positions Joint tenders - the IT project -$400 000 savings

12. Infrastructu re and Assets Achievements ? Joint project for the initial design of asset plan framework and templates – estimated saving of $90k over 2 years by joint engagement of consultant (started in 2007) Common Engineering Guidelines – consistent approach to engineering design (including generic set of drawings) Standard Conditions of Consent – combined with Environmental Health staff to develop common consent document – reduced from over 900 in use to 280!

13. What we have achieved? New project for standard Development Control Plans Joint plant purchasing (new project just commencing to review how we manage fleet and if it could be centralised) “Mates rates”for use of plant……. Use of neighboring outdoor crews on boundary road maintenance Joint training on grader operation, project management

14. What we have achieved? Use of internal expertise from one council for Environmental Management Plans and on-site assessments Internal expert trainer for WH&S and tickets/certificates Joint project for development of Integrated Water Cycle Management Plans – saved $164k by joint engagement of consultants RTA Single Invitation Contract on behalf of the member councils……..saved $275k in 08/09

15. So, where next ?  Shared Service Model –Developing Business Case for a shared service model for “niche” functions…..  Fleet Management  Food Shop Inspections  Trade Waste  New Governance Model……..can’t move to shared services without it  Implementation of new and upgraded IT systems and streamlined business processing

16. Don’t forget to celebrate along the way – acknowledge the efforts and achievements

17. For more information: Contact Donna Galvin, Executive Manager donna.galvin@cabonne.nsw.gov.au Or check out the website at: www.wbcalliance.nsw.gov.au