Elements and Performance Criteria
- Investigate reports of nuisances
- Investigations are identified from assessments and reports and prioritised according to risk factors.
- An appropriate form of investigation is determined based on risk assessment of the nature of the problem.
- Investigation is carried out efficiently within priorities.
- Data and information are collected to enable a clear determination of the problem.
- Action is determined and undertaken to minimise impact of the current problem and the likelihood of recurrence.
- A report is prepared and submitted to council for information or direction.
- Institute proceedings for offences relating to nuisances
- An offence is established through detection of a breach of relevant legislation.
- Information relating to an offence is collated through a review of existing documentation.
- Additional information is obtained by interview and assessment to substantiate details of the offence.
- A decision to proceed with prosecution, issue warning or not undertake further action is determined by council resolution.
- Develop and implement an environmental control plan for complaints and notifications
- Complaints and health department notifications of all endemic environmental conditions are investigated in accordance with council requirements.
- An action plan is established which includes details of work required, cost and method of ongoing review.
- A report is submitted to council for adoption.
- Resources are allocated and the control program is implemented to reduce the environmental hazard.
- Monitoring and evaluation procedures are implemented annually, or as necessary, according to the nature of the hazard.
- Ongoing reports outlining the successes or shortfalls of the environmental control program are prepared for council.