Action 2.3.2 Operate the island's airport and wharf facilities. Air port and wharf facilities are operational when required and revenue and expenditure targets are met. MIES /MBCS Strategy 2.4 Effectively manage the Board's commercial leases KPI/measure Responsible Officer Action 2.4.1 Ensure that fair market rental return is achieved on commercial leases. Commercial leases are revalued at least every five years. MBCS Strategy 2.5 Take action to ensure appropriate and adequate servicing of the island by a major airline. KPI/measure Responsible Officer Action 2.5.1 Negotiate with Qantas and airlines to ensure services to the island continue beyond 2018. Negotiations with Qantas and other airlines are positive. CEO/MBCS Action 2.5.2 Develop a strategy for the future of the airport to enable continued air services. The Airport and Air Services Strategy is completed. CEO/MIES
Strategic Direction: Responsible Land Management Strategy 5.1 Design land use and development policies that balance environmental, economic and social outcomes. KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 5.1.1 Finalise amendments to LHI Environmental Plan in relation to waste water management systems Legal instrument approved by the Minister for Planning MECD Action 5.1.2 Finalise amendments to LHI Local Environmental Plan in relation to Significant Native Vegetation Legal instrument approved by the Minister for Planning MECD Action 5.1.3 Commence comprehensive review of the LHI Local Environmental Plan, and Development Control Plan. Prepare Plain Language Guide, Fact Sheet, and questionnaire to seek community input into LEP review completed by June 2015 MECD Action 5.1.4 Finalise Precinct Plan for Neds Beach Rd intersection. Preferred option for precinct is adopted by the Board. MECD Strategy 5.2 Provide an efficient and effective development planning and assessment service. KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 5.2.1 Provide development planning and assessment through the services of an independent planning consultant. Annual performance reviews of independent planning contract undertaken. MECD Action 5.2.2 Undertake audits of planning and assessment systems and processing to monitor compliance with legislative and policy matters under the control of the Board. Contract in to audit planning and assessment systems. MECD Strategy 5.3 Provide an effective lease administration system. KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 5.3.1 Administer leases in accordance with the Act. All necessary administration undertaken accurately and in a timely manner MECD Action 5.3.2 Assist with the independent review of land tenure and allocation arrangements. Priority actions from Land Tenure and Land Allocation review are implemented MECD Strategy 5.4 Protect and manage the LHI Permanent Park Preserve in a manner that recognises the World Heritage values of the Island. KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 5.4.1 Ensure LHI Permanent Park Preserve is managed in accordance with Plan of Management Annual audit of PPP POM is conducted. MEWH Strategy 5.5 Protect and manage vacant crown lands KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 5.5.1 Develop a management plan for Foreshore area. Foreshore Management Plan is placed on public exhibition by June 2015. MECD Strategy 5.6 Rehabilitate degraded areas KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 5.6.1 Undertake rehabilitation of the Old Powerhouse Precinct to alternative uses MIES
Strategic Direction: Strong & Engaged Community Strategy 6.1 Plan for appropriate services for the community KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 6.1.1 Support a whole of government approach to the provision of health, education and other services. Meetings held with NSW Health, NSW Education and Communities 12 months. SMT Strategy 6.2 Improve relationship with the community through engagement and consultation. KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 6.2.1 Develop a communication / community engagement strategy to support an informed and involved community. Communication/community engagement strategy developed by June 2015. CEO / MECD Strategy 6.3 Provide professional environmental and public health services. KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 6.3.1 Ensure compliance with public health standards for LHIB drinking water supplies, wastewater management and food safety. Scheduled inspection and testing regime is implemented. MECD / MIES Action 6.3.2 Prepare and implement Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program for Board supplies. Drinking Water Quality Assurance Program in place by November 2014. MIES Strategy 6.4 Support capacity building in community organisations KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 6.4.1 Make available under Community Grants Program for activities or projects that benefit the Lord Howe Island community. Seek Expressions of Interest for Community Grants every 12 months in accordance with Policy. MECD Strategy 6.5 Promote programs that provide for children KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 6.5.1 Make funds available under LHI Scholarship Program to support the completion of tertiary education that contributes to Lord Howe Island. Provide $10,000 pa to LHI Scholarship Program. MECD Action 6.5.2 Support community events. Develop event calendar and identify priority events for Board assistance. MECD Action 6.5.3 Support the provision of pre-school services. Community-base pre-school services established. CEO/MECD Strategy 6.6 Manage the Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) and Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN). KPI / Measure Responsible Officer Action 6.6.1 Arrange quarterly meetings of LEMC. Quarterly meetings of LEMC held. LEMO / MIES Action 6.6.2 Implement EMPLAN as required and coordinate annual review. EMPLAN implemented for any emergencies & annual review completed. LEMO / MIES Action 6.6.3 Install new emergency sirens. Funding shortfall secured & sirens replaced by end Jun 15. LEMO / MIES