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2014-15 2015-16 6.3 Strategic management of Council 92% 90% 6.3.1 Foster an appropriate corporate culture that aligns with Council’s Mission, Values and Behaviours. 100% 100% 6.3.2 Develop and maintain healthy and safe working conditions and regularly review workplace health and safety practices. 98% 94% 6.3.3 Develop and implement local laws, policies, standards and codes in accordance with legislative requirements and ensure compliance. 99% 100% 6.3.4 Implement integrated strategic planning approaches across Council, including efficient and effective risk management. 98% 73% 6.3.5 Implement sustainable financial management and effective procurement practices. 99% 97% 6.3.6 Implement reliable and contemporary information, knowledge and management systems. 83% 89% 6.3.7 Attract and retain a skilled workforce through implementation of contemporary human resource practices and organisational development. 67% 91% and achieve Council’s mission, vision and values and behaviours. Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce is important and the safe working conditions for each of our staff members means our workers can safely come to work and return home to their families. With our staff as our biggest resource we must give them the framework to be successful in their jobs and empower them to make responsible decisions for our residents and ratepayers. This includes the development of strong policies, standards and adherence to legislative requirements to support our workforce. It’s not just internal policies and procedures that are important, there is also significant importance placed on the governance of our region and the enforcement of local laws. Each of our residents needs to be aware of their responsibilit