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The modern local council is a vibrant business entity and Murrumbidgee Council is no exception.
With an operating budget of more than $19 million, Murrumbidgee Council is a major business in the area and a vital contributor to the local economy.
Years ago local council was considered solely responsible for the 3R's (roads, rates and rubbish), but today's councils offer a diverse range of services and facilities and are multi-faceted organisations.
General manager John Scarce said while councils are still responsible for these three very important areas, the list of other responsibilities has grown enormously.
"Councils now play a key role in many different areas in a community, and are an integral link between Federal and State Governments and a range of other organisations and individuals," he said.
"In a regional area such as ours, council takes on responsibilities that are not common for larger metropolitan counterparts."
Some of Murrumbidgee Council's responsibilities:
- 1,721 kilometres of roads
- Town beautification
- Urban and rural development
- Community facilities like the library, mobile library, three swimming pools, 10 halls and venues, nine barbecues and nine public toilets
- Parks, reserves and recreation areas, including two skate parks, three sporting ovals and two sporting complexes
- Water, sewerage, stormwater and waste (950 bins per week)
- Flood management
- Economic development, tourism and events
- Ranger and animal services
Message from the Mayor: Ruth McRae
Local Government Week is the perfect opportunity to highlight the important services Murrumbidgee Council provides to the communities of Jerilderie, Coleambally and Darlington Point.
The many different functions and services of Council make an enormous impact on our small, rural communities. Councillors and staff are at the very heart of our community; living and experiencing the benefits of improvements and innovations, looking for ways to improve, and continually providing services, facilities and infrastructure.
Council has the most direct contact with ratepayers and residents. We provide the vital services that help keep communities functioning. There's been challenges along the way, and no doubt there'll be more in the future, but together as a Council and a community, we can face whatever comes our way.
