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The first year as part of LGMA (SA)

Preparation of agendas and minutes Circulation of information Management of database Promotion of events and initiatives Catering arrangements Identification of opportunities such as cross

promotion Administration of committee finances Ad Hoc Committee support OH&S / Insurances

Staff support offered to CMN Committee

81 delegates attend

the Launch of Community Development Evaluation Framework Workshop in February

Over 200 delegates attend theR U Ready?

Volunteering for a Sustainable Future Conference

a few weeks ago

CMN profile continues to increase

Issues to confront and lessons to be learned but all with lovely spirit of

collaboration

New website including online registration system E-newsletter 263% increase in database from 275 to 1000+ 40% increase in membership from 225 to 314

(half of this attributed to CMN) 860 people attended LGMA (SA) events Appointment of Membership & Communications

Manager and new Finance Officer Significant improvement in financial performance

Overview of LGMA (SA)’s achievements a year on....

CMN members

as a percentage of

LGMA (SA) event attendees

(35/860)

Some quick stats.....Number of CMN event attendees

4%

Non CMN event at-tendees

96%

CMN members

as a percentage of

LGMA (SA)

(44/314 )

Number of CMN members

14%

LGMA (SA) non CMN members

86%

CMN Membership Overview

Male22%

Female78%

MaleFemale

Metro75%

Rural25%

MetroRural

Total: 44 members

Council / Organisation Number of CMN members

Aged & Community Services SA & NT Inc 1Alexandrina Council 2Barkly Shire Council 1City of Burnside 1City of Campbelltown 1City of Charles Sturt 1City of Holdfast Bay 2City of Marion 1City of Mitcham 1City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters

1City of Onkaparinga 6City of Playford 3City of Port Adelaide Enfield 2City of Pt Lincoln 1City of Salisbury 3City of Tea Tree Gully 3City of Unley 1City of Victor Harbor 1Corporation of the Town of Walkerville 1District Council of Grant 1District Council of Mount Barker 1District Council of the Copper Coast 1LGA (SA) 2Light Regional Council 1Port Augusta City Council 1Roxby Downs Council 1Rural City of Murray Bridge 1Consultant / Retired 2

Quick Overview of CMN Account

Year end 30/6/2009

Year end 30/6/2010

Year end 30/6/2011

$30,155 $40,656 $42,404

CMN Committee Support not charged to Network

Costs incurred by Network such as Catering or Reimbursements charged to CMN Account

Staff time required beyond committee support charged to CMN Account

Event profits after LGMA levy deposited to CMN account

In February 2010 a complete review of LGMA (SA) accounting and financial decision making practices was undertaken

UHY Haines Norton was contracted to assist the Association implement full cost attribution accounting

An LGMA (SA) levy was introduced in order to ensure that all events and initiatives were contributing to overheads such as salaries, rent, insurance, governance, etc

LGMA (SA) Levy on events

Further detail re: the CMN account movements and LGMA levy will be presented at the next CMN Coordinating Committee Meeting and on a quarterly basis to that committee

CMN Finances

Themes and issues to confront us Terms of reference –annual review Future Opportunities:

◦Marketing opportunities◦Membership growth◦Cross pollination◦And beyond......

Just the beginning...