Published on Friday, 26 September 2025 at 1:57:47 PM
Council Meeting Decisions
Ordinary Council Meeting – 17 September 2025
The following is a summary of resolutions passed by the Koorda Shire Council at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 September 2025, commencing at 5.00pm. Full Council meeting minutes and agendas can be viewed on the website at Past Council Meetings » Shire of Koorda
Announcements by President Jannah Stratford
The Shire President Cr Jannah Stratford offered condolences to the Cornish family on the passing of Shirley and to the Quinn family for the loss of Mick.
The President congratulated the Koorda Ladies Hockey Club for their win in the 2025 Central Wheatbelt Ladies Hockey Association Grand Final and Stephen Maher for Life Membership of the Koorda Golf Club.
Recommendations from Committees
Council received and endorsed recommendations from the Finance and Audit Committee for reporting against the shire’s Strategic Plan and Workforce Plan; Financial Management, Risk Management, Legislative Compliance and Internal Controls; Risk Profile Report.
Harvest Roads Extended to 31 March
In support of local industry, Council resolved to request Main Roads WA to extend the upcoming harvest RAV status upgrades (commencing 1 October) for two months longer to end on 31 March 2026 instead of 31 January 2026. The resolution reflected Council’s desire to assist local transport but with recognition of the shire’s limited financial capacity for increased road maintenance.
Adoption of Workforce Plan 2025-2029
Under the Corporate and Community portfolio - in addition to endorsing the shire monthly accounts and list of payments - Council also adopted the 2025-29 Workforce Plan to complement the Integrated Strategic Plan. The adopted Workforce Plan includes detail on the composition of the shire workforce; employee costs (almost $130,00 less than four years ago); employee feedback and challenges; and planned actions to attract and retain employees and build capacity.
WAPC Boundary Realignment
Council considered an application to the WA Planning Commission for the realignment of five blocks divided by the Cadoux-Koorda Road, Badgerin Rock into four blocks of more equal size and uniform shape. Council resolved to advise WAPC it had no objection to the change.
Review of Corporate Purchasing Cards
The sharing of the shire corporate purchasing card account between the three most senior staff was reviewed by Council with a view to help minimise transaction failures due to a lack of available funds. Council resolved to increase the limit on the account shared by the CEO and Deputy CEO and have a separate account for the Works Supervisor with a reduced credit limit.
Reform Changes to Audit and Review Requirements
Local Government reform will soon require Council to have an independent chair for a renamed Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Council has endorsed the change in name and appointed Mr Ron Back to be independent chair when required. Mr Back has extensive experience in council finances, including investigation work and advising State Government.
The meeting was closed at 5.57pm
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