Corporate is responsible for several Council support functions, including, Finance, Governance and Property services, Legal, Policy, Audit as well as Procurement and Stores functions.

Our Governance and Property Teams:

• Ensure our organisation receives the necessary governance oversight and expert advice to maintain compliance.
• Oversee Council’s property transactions with efficiency and transparency.
• Support our community in accessing council-held information, in line with the Government Information (Public Access) Act.
• Ensure that Council meetings, advisory committees, and elections are conducted smoothly and effectively.

Our Finance Teams:

• Oversee the comprehensive management and governance of Council’s financial operations.
• Administer Council’s $0.5 billion annual operating budget and capital works program, providing financial analysis and strategic support to maintain strong financial performance.
• Manage Council’s cash investment portfolio to optimise financial returns.
• Handle the collection and administration of approximately $0.3 billion in rates and annual charges from ratepayers, ensuring efficient revenue management.

Our Procurement Teams:

• Oversee, manage and administer the procurement process for goods and services sourced from external contractors and suppliers, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Manage Council’s three depot stores, maintaining essential stock and products that support the effective management of our city.

Our Audit Team:

• Oversee Council’s internal audit program and deliver assurance-based services, including probity reviews and investigations, to uphold Good Governance.

Our Legal Team:

• Delivers comprehensive legal services and expert advice to Council across diverse areas, including property, planning, governance, audit, and regulatory matters.
• Collaborates closely with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure strong legal outcomes that safeguard Council’s interests and benefit the broader community.