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Annual budget


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Council budget 2011/2012 Publication PDF 1.6 MB

The 2011/12 budget has been based on an annual expenditure of approximately $156 million. This includes amounts received in the form of rates from the owners of properties within the City of Rockingham.

The financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

At the beginning of each financial year, a comprehensive budget setting process is undertaken which attempts to match spending plans for the year to the total of all sources of funding for that year.

Council activities, income and expenditure are analysed into various broad headings known as "Functions". These Functions and the areas to which they relate are listed below.

Function 2011/12 expenditure
(budgeted
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Governance - comprising the functioning of Council, election expenses, receptions, public relations and upkeep of Council chambers.  $5.34m
General purpose funding - comprising rates and untied Government grants.  $2.54m
Law, order and public safety - comprising all aspects of fire control and prevention, animal and parking control services and security of Council property,  $6.07m
Health - comprising infant health clinics and immunisation services and the provision of environmental health services to the community.  $2.08m
Welfare services - comprising child care centres, vacation care programs and accommodation services  $8.89m
Community amenities - comprising refuse collection and disposal, protection of the environment, town planning and regional development.  $37.92m
Recreation and culture - comprising public halls, swimming facilities, library services and other sport and recreational facilities. $38.41m
Transport - comprising maintenance of roads and bridges. $43.49m
Economic services - comprising tourism and area promotion, and building control. $4.44m
Other property and services - comprising items not included above. $7.18m
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2011/12 $156.36m

 
 Financial report

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Annual financial report 2010/11 Publication PDF 627 kb


Fees and charges 

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2011/12 Fees and charges Document PDF 270 kb

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