4 May 2006
Council gears up to deliver Community Plan
Christchurch City Council is proposing a new way of working for the group responsible for delivering services related to
the city's water, waste, land drainage, wastewater, transport, roading, parks and open spaces.
General Manager City Environment Jane Parfitt announced the proposal to staff today, saying the realignment was needed
to meet the targets set in the 2006-2016 Long Term Council Community Plan ( LTCCP).
"We need to be prepared to deliver the likely level of capital programme in the LTCCP. Looking at the huge amount of
work we have to complete and ongoing services we need to provide, it's important to have our staff resources in the
right places," Mrs Parfitt said.
"In today's challenging environment where we are facing increasing costs in all areas, there is no room for
inefficiencies or duplication. We also have to provide a stimulating work environment and our staff have been saying
that the way we do things needs to change."
Of the 360 positions in the group, three managerial roles would be disestablished and positions for four managers and
one team leader would be created. "The managers in the three disestablished roles are well qualified to apply for the
new roles," Mrs Parfitt said.
"This proposed realignment would be cost neutral; the proposal for many staff in the group is to change their line of
reporting."
Mrs Parfitt said the proposed structure supports the delivery of a significant part of the Council's capital programme
of $200 million a year which is a core accountability for the group.
Council Chief Executive Lesley McTurk said the proposal also means that the broader responsibility for the
infrastructure of the former Banks Peninsula District Council area will be met and integrated into Christchurch City
Council structures.
Staff submissions are open until May 17 on the proposed changes before a final decision is announced on May 24.
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