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ALPINE RESORTS CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL CORPORATE PLAN 2021-2022
Approved for publication on 17 January 2022 by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. Published by the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council 8 Nicholson St East Melbourne Victoria 3002 ISSN 2203-983X (Online) © The State of Victoria, Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council 2022 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. You are free to re-use the work under that licence, on the condition that you credit the State of Victoria as author. The licence does not apply to any images, photographs or branding, including the Victorian Government logo and the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council logo. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by/3.0/au/deed.en A PDF copy of this document is available on www.arcc.vic.gov.au. For further information on this publication contact the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council on (03) 9637 9642. Disclaimer This publication may be of assistance to you but the State of Victoria and the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating Council and their employees do not guarantee that the publication is without flaw of any kind or is wholly appropriate for your particular purposes and therefore disclaims all liability for any error, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on any information in this publication. Acknowledgements Photo Credit: Falls Creek, Kurt Lackovic
Alpine Resorts Co‐ordinating Council
Corporate Plan 2021/22
Executive Summary
The Alpine Resorts Co‐ordinating Council (Council) addresses key issues relating to the alpine
resorts, including strategic positioning and advocacy, co‐operation and research on behalf of the
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change (the Minister).
The Council’s Corporate Plan 2021/2022 details how the Council will continue to undertake its
statutory functions and support achieving the vision of the new ‘Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2021 ‐
2025: Responding to a Changing Climate’ (ARSP):
“The Victorian alpine resorts achieve their potential as thriving and
sustainable destinations for mountain activities and nature‐based tourism”
Over the course of 2021/22 and in addition to undertaking its statutory obligations, the Council will
continue to oversee and implement the ARSP that it has responsibility for delivering, alongside the
Ministerial Directions issued to the Council.
On 22 March 2021 the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon Lily
D’Ambrosio announced important reforms to Victoria’s alpine resorts sector that will see the:
Merging of Victoria’s existing alpine resort management boards into a new entity to be
called Alpine Resorts Victoria (ARV).
Abolition of the Alpine Resorts Co‐ordinating council with its policy functions to be
undertaken by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
This Corporate Plan sets out how Council will work in accordance with the Victorian Government’s
timelines and principles of alpine management reform and objective to create economic resilience
and ensure the long‐term sustainable future of Victoria's alpine resorts sector, recognising its
importance to the state's visitor economy.’ In accordance with the reform timelines Council’s
Corporate Plan 2021/2022 has been prepared for a one year period.
In 2021/22 Council will actively contribute to the reform of the Alpine sector through:
Implementation of Ministerial Directions issued to Council.
Actively contributing to the Alpine Reform Program being led by DELWP.
Continuing to implement those actions of the ARSP that will help to set Alpine Resorts
Victoria on a long‐term environmentally and financially sustainable future.
Coordination and development of opportunities for investments in Alpine resorts for
consideration by the Victorian Government.
Coordinate and support Alpine Resort Management Boards in the development of an
interim corporate plan and other actions required to give effect to the setting up and
commencement of ARV.
The accompanying budget outlines the key areas of revenue and expenditure required to meet the
obligations of Council’s statutory requirements, the implementation of its Ministerial Directions and
actions within the ARSP.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveContents
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………...1
Operating Environment ...................................................................................................................... 5
Policy Context ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Legislative Context .............................................................................................................................. 3
Context of Key Council Relationships ................................................................................................. 3
(a) Objectives................................................................................................................................ 4
(b) Main Undertakings .................................................................................................................. 4
(c) Nature & Scope of Activities ................................................................................................... 5
Strategic Positioning ....................................................................................................................... 6
Co‐ordination and Co‐operation ..................................................................................................... 6
Knowledge and Understanding....................................................................................................... 6
Corporate Governance.................................................................................................................... 6
(d) Accounting Policies ................................................................................................................. 6
(e) Performance Targets............................................................................................................... 6
(f) Accountability and Reporting ................................................................................................. 7
Strategic Positioning Activities ............................................................................................................ 9
Budget Assumptions ......................................................................................................................... 14
Financial Key Performance Indicator ................................................................................................ 14
Appendix 1: Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997: S. 1A Object ................................................. 17
Appendix 2: Council Statutory Functions and Obligations ............................................................... 18
Appendix 3: Council Members and Terms of Office as at 1 July 2021 .............................................. 19
Appendix 4: Membership of Council Committees as at 1 July 2021 ................................................ 20
Appendix 5: Council Secretariat Staff ............................................................................................... 21
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveOperating Environment
Policy Context
The new direction for Victoria’s Alpine Sector announced by the Victorian Government on 11 March
2021, Ministerial Directions and the ‘Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2021‐2025‐ Responding to a
Changing Climate’ (ARSP) are the over‐arching policy guiding Council over the course of this
Corporate Plan.
Legislative Context
Consistent with the object 1 of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997 (the ‘Act’), the Council
was established to plan for and facilitate the establishment, development, promotion, management
and use of alpine resorts2.
The Act also establishes the ARMBs of Falls Creek, Lake Mountain and Mount Baw Baw (Southern),
Mount Buller and Mount Stirling, and Mount Hotham. The ARMBs are responsible to plan for and
facilitate the development, promotion, management and use of each such alpine resort and for the
provision of a range of services within each such alpine resort.
The Council is a statutory authority that reports to the Minister and is subject to the general
direction and control of the Minister. The Council is a body corporate and is a public body for the
purposes of the Financial Management Act 1994.
Context of Key Council Relationships
The Council consists of nine members comprising the chairperson of each of the ARMBs and five
persons (including the chairperson)3 appointed on a skills basis by the Governor‐in‐Council, on the
recommendation of the Minister.
The Council is serviced by a secretariat led by an Executive Officer who is the Council’s Accountable
Officer and is responsible for day to day matters4. An illustration of the key relationships of the
Council is provided in Figure 1 below.
From time to time, the Council may establish working groups or steering committees for specific
purposes. Three committees have been established under the authority of section 24 of the Act5.
The committees are:
Audit and Risk Management Committee
This Committee assists the Council and its Executive Officer to oversee governance
responsibilities of financial performance and reporting, audit, risk management, information
systems, accounting policies, and monitoring of regulatory compliance.
Co‐operation Committee
This Committee encourages a culture of co‐operation and knowledge sharing between the
alpine resorts by assisting in planning, sharing programs, consistent policy application, resources
and expertise, and for fostering assistance between the alpine resorts.
Strategic Planning Committee
This Committee provides oversight of issues relevant to the alpine resorts, to enable the Council
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For details of the overall object of the Act refer to Appendix 1.
2
Refer to Appendix 2 for an explanation of the statutory functions and obligations of the Council.
3
Refer to Appendix 3 for the list of Council members, as at 1 July 20121.
4
Refer to Appendix 5 for a list of secretariat staff.
5
Refer to Appendix 4 for a list of Committee membership, as at 1 July 20121.
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OFFICIAL‐Sensitiveto fulfil its role in strategic planning6 including the review of the Council’s and ARMB Corporate
Plans and oversight of the Council’s responsibilities under the 2021 Plan. In addition, the
committee oversees the implementation of the relevant strategic planning projects and acts as
the assessment panel for VARDP.
Figure 1 depicts the current working relationships between the Council, its Committees, the
Minister, the ARMBs, DELWP, and the Secretariat.
Figure 1: Chart Showing Key Alpine Resorts Co‐ordinating Council Relationships
Statement of Corporate Intent
The Statement of Corporate Intent includes the following information, in accordance with section 31
of the Act.
(a) Objectives
The objective of the Council is to, on behalf of the Minister,
address key issues relating to the alpine resorts, including strategic positioning and
advocacy, co‐operation and research.
The operations of the Council are focused at a systems design level. It plays a key role in taking an
industry level perspective to support policy delivery through the ARMBs.
(b) Main Undertakings
The Council has four main undertakings:
Strategic Positioning of the Victorian Alpine Resorts.
High level strategic activities include positioning of the Victorian Alpine Resorts, leading the
implementation of climate adaptation planning, developing sector strategic direction,
infrastructure investment and sector advocacy that promotes the interests of the industry.
Co‐ordination and Collaboration across stakeholders in the Victorian Alpine Resorts.
This program area focuses on matters that are of industry‐wide importance and provide
mechanisms for enhanced stakeholder engagement across a range of private and public
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This is a function of the Council under section 18(aa) of the Act.
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OFFICIAL‐Sensitiveorganisations and agencies within Victoria and interstate and to foster collaboration
between ARMBs.
Knowledge and Understanding of the Victorian Alpine Resorts.
This program area provides for several annual research and data gathering projects, as well
as one‐off and less frequent projects and publication of reports. Priority is given to tasks of
industry‐wide benefit and understanding critical factors that may impact on the alpine
resorts.
Governance of the Council.
This program area focuses on business planning, finance, risk management and reporting,
whilst ensuring that the Council complies with the range of governance requirements to
which it is subject.
In 2021/22 Council will implement these undertakings in a manner that supports and helps
implement the Victorian Government’s announced reforms to the Alpine sector subject to the
passage of legislation.
(c) Nature & Scope of Activities
The nature of activities to be undertaken by the Council are derived from its mission:
To drive responsible use of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts by:
strategic positioning of, and advocacy for, alpine resorts and the broader alpine industry
developing strong and collaborative stakeholder partnerships, through programs and
projects
building knowledge of the unique values, assets and opportunities
promoting alpine tourism to grow visitation
fostering proactive environmental and cultural stewardship
working closely with ARMBs, DELWP, Parks Victoria and other land managers, Visit
Victoria and Regional Development Victoria.
The table below describes the broad scope of activities undertaken by the Council on an ongoing
basis in relation to its main undertakings. Specific annual activities are highlighted within the
2021/22 Business Plan.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveTable 1: Scope of Alpine Resort Co‐ordinating Council Activities
MAIN UNDERTAKINGS ACTIVITIES
Strategic Positioning Take a lead role in advocacy and policy analysis for the alpine
industry during reforms to the Alpine sector.
Monitor and report on the implementation of the “Alpine Resorts
Strategic plan 2021‐25 – Responding to a Changing Climate”.
Consider climate change in decision making, including taking into
consideration the policy objectives of (s22) and guiding principles
of (s23‐28) of the Climate Change Act 2017 (Vic).
Lead development of climate adaptation planning for the alpine
sector and monitor the sector’s adaptation.
Undertake strategic projects as required.
Co‐ordination and Co‐ Actively foster co‐ordination across the alpine industry.
operation Support better and improved collaboration and stakeholder
engagement, including timely and role‐appropriate engagement
by the ARMB with Traditional Owners.
Maintain strong links with the alpine industry.
Manage select programs that extend across ARMBs.
Knowledge and Keep abreast of, and undertake, research to grow the
Understanding understanding of the alpine industry 7 to provide an evidence
base for policy, promotion, investment and operational decisions.
Communicate current industry knowledge to stakeholders.
Corporate Governance Ensure Council’s functions and proceedings are undertaken in
accordance with the requirements of the Act and the Financial
Management Act 1994 (Vic).
Undertake yearly corporate and business planning activities.
Meet annual reporting requirements.
The Council does not undertake day‐to‐day operational functions for or at the alpine resorts.
(d) Accounting Policies
The Council has financial policies and procedures and a chart of accounts that are in accordance with
the Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic). A financial code of practice and Financial Governance
Framework has also been prepared which sets the standards of conduct expected from Council staff.
The Council’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Directions of the Assistant
Treasurer under the Financial Management Act 1994 (Vic) and applicable Australian Accounting
Standards.
(e) Performance Targets
Performance targets are stated in the Business Plan.
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This may include research into economics, marketing, visitors, and environmental systems.
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OFFICIAL‐Sensitive(f) Accountability and Reporting
The Council will provide the Minister with an annual report8 that includes:
key achievements
corporate governance arrangements
reporting of legislative compliance9
an annual financial report10
an assessment of performance against the Business Plan.
The Council will provide the Minister with regular reports on the implementation of the Ministerial
Directions and actions for which it is responsible under the ARSP. Other reports will be prepared as
required.
The Council will immediately notify the Minister if it believes matters have arisen that may prevent or
significantly affect the achievement of its financial targets or objectives within the corporate plan.11
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The annual report is based on a year-end date of 30 June.
9
This will include compliance with the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997, Freedom of Information Act 1982, the Financial
Management Act 1994, the Protected Disclosures Act 2012, Public Administration Act 2004 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act
2014.
10
This will be audited by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office (VAGO) and prepared in accordance with the Directions of the
Minister for Finance under the Financial Management Act 1994.
11
This is in accordance with section 32 of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveBusiness Plan 2021/22
The Business Plan details the activities that will be delivered by the Council in 2021/22 across the
four main undertakings:
Strategic Positioning of the Victorian Alpine Resorts
Co‐ordination and Collaboration across stakeholders in the Victorian Alpine Resorts
Knowledge and Understanding of the Victorian Alpine Resorts and critical factors that may
impact them
Governance of the Council
The focus of activities will be on the overseeing and implementing activities to meet Council’s
statutory obligations, implementation of the ARSP including the coordination and development of
opportunities for Victorian Government investment, implementing activities that deliver on
Ministerial Directions issued by the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change and
participating in announced reforms to Victoria’s Alpine sector.
The Strategic Priorities Overview is shown below (Figure 2). Several of the projects or programs are
of an on‐going nature, while others have been delayed due to the COVID‐19 pandemic that
effectively closed the Alpine sector over the 2020 winter season and as such, the performance
targets, shown in the following tables, have been adjusted from those set out in the ARSP and in
accordance with Ministerial Directions.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveFigure 2: Strategic Priorities for 2021/22: Overview
On behalf of the Minister for Energy, Environment and
Climate Change, the Alpine Resorts Co-ordinating
Objective Council addresses key issues relating to the alpine
resorts, including strategic positioning and advocacy, co-
operation and research
Main Co-ordination Knowledge
Strategic Corporate
and and
Positioning Governance
Undertakings Collaboration Understanding
Implement a new
Alpine Resorts
Strategic Plan Visitor Surveys
Co-ordination
Forums
Business Planning
Revise Master Economic
Planning Signficiance
ARMB Uniform
Framework Research Financial
Reporting
Stewardship
Victorian Alpine Understanding
Advocacy and
Activities Resorts
Advice
Changing Markets Reporting
Development
Program
Dissemination of Risk Management
Stakeholder
findings
Engagement
Climate
Adaptation Governance
Planning Review of Policy
Co-operative
Industry Research
Projects
Programs
Strategic
Communications
Outputs and Performance Targets
(Further details on activities and performance targets are provided in activities
tables overleaf)
Activities and Performance Targets 2021/21
Strategic Positioning Activities
The 2021/22 year will focus on working with ARMBs and agencies on implementation of the ARSP
and development and implementation of Alpine reforms as announced by the Minister for Energy,
Environment and Climate Change.
ACTIVITY SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS
ACTION
Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2020 Sec. 18(ad) &33F
Continue to support DELWP’s review of ARSP Action 4.1.1 Assist ARMBs with development of
the Alpine Resort Strategic Management Alpine Strategic Management Plans
Plan Framework (ARMB Masterplans) to and report to Council on progress
reflect priorities of the new ARSP
Monitor and report on the ARSP Progress reports produced bi‐
implementation of the ARSP annually
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveContinue to work with Visit Victoria, RDV ARSP Action 1.2.2 Alpine‐related projects are co‐
and DELWP on key alpine‐related projects ordinated and referenced in
using existing Tourism Destination Action regional planning funding priorities
Plans and Regional Partnerships and
advocacy for and coordination of ARMB
activities.
Strategic Plan Cross Government
Taskforce
Lead cross government taskforce to ARSP Action 1.1.1 Taskforce to meet quarterly and
investigate policy, regulatory, economic and provision of report to Minister by
and structural barriers to growing the Alpine Reform March 2022
green season in line with government’s Program
bushfire and COVID‐19 regional recovery
and planning opportunities and Alpine
Reform Program,
Climate Adaptation Planning
Oversee ARMBs implementation of the 2020 Ministerial Provide annual progress report to
climate change scenario analysis Direction; Council on implementation of
framework and disclosure frameworks in 2021 Plan Action framework and revise as required
corporate plans and annual reporting CC1.1. to meet Victorian Government
policy and legislation
Victorian Alpine Resorts Development Sec. 18(d)
Program (VARDP)
Oversee the progression of ARMB capital Quarterly reporting to Council on
projects with linkages to regional progress and preparation of
priorities through VARDP to Tier 1 levels submissions to annual portfolio
ready for state government budget and DTF budget processes
submission
Alpine Resort Management Boards
Assist ARMBs to continue to develop 2020 Ministerial Annual review of ARMB draft
corporate plans in alignment with the Direction; corporate plans in conjunction with
intent of the ARSP, desired biodiversity Biodiversity DELWP.
and natural resource planning outcomes Strategy 2037;
and Alpine Reforms. and ARSP
Co‐ordination and Collaboration Activities
In 2021/22 the Council will continue to facilitate co‐ordination and collaboration between ARMBs,
government and industry.
ACTIVITY SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS
ACTION
Co‐ordination and collaboration in
reporting
Coordinate implementation of the Alpine Reform Ensure interim corporate plan
‘Integrated Business Planning Framework’ Program developed and in place prior to
to assist ARMBs to coordinate business
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OFFICIAL‐Sensitiveplanning requirements during transition to commencement of Alpine Resorts
Alpine Resorts Victoria. Victoria
Co‐ordination and collaboration with
industry, government, and key
stakeholders
Provide secretariat support to the Alpine Secretariat support is provided to
Resorts Industry Advisory Group (ARIAG) ARIAG.
Monitor the implementation of the ARSP Annual review of engagement
stakeholder engagement ‘Improvement training programs in place for
Action Plan’ by ARMBs and the Council ARMBs.
Provide Council members and ensure all ARSP Action TO Framework and training program in
ARMB members have completed cultural 1.1 place with all Council and ARMB
awareness training program to support the members to have completed by
establishment of genuine and meaningful December 2021.
partnerships with Traditional Owners
Develop partnership plan guidelines for 2020 Plan Action Guidelines to be prepared to align
ARMBs with Traditional Owner Groups. TO 2.1 with establishment of Alpine
Resorts Victoria and to give effect
to legislative amendments to Act
Prepare industry overview and background Sec. 18(a)&(c) Reports are prepared as required
papers for the Minister and DELWP.
Knowledge and Understanding Activities
Knowledge and understanding activities will centre on data collection and reporting of visitation
numbers, visitor satisfaction at the Victorian Alpine Resorts for both the winter and green season
and key research as required to assist industry decision making.
ACTIVITY SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS
ACTION
Winter research Program Sec. 18(ab)
Conduct annual winter visitor satisfaction Annual review of vehicle season
and vehicle season pass program pass and visitor satisfaction survey
reports prepared
Manage the collection, collation of Winter visitation numbers are
weekly winter visitation numbers. disseminated on a weekly basis and
reported annually
Manage the collection, collation of Snowfall and snow depth data is
snowfall and snow depth data. reported annually
Produce the Winter End of Season Report The Winter End of Season Report
and Fact Sheet and Fact Sheet are made available
by March
Summer research program Sec. 18(ab)
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveConduct the annual summer visitation Summer visitation surveys are
survey and vehicle counting program in completed by May
partnership with ARMBs
Produce the summer end of season Summer Report is made available
report by August
Grant funding program Sec. 18(ab)
Work with Government to review the 2020 Plan Action Initial findings released by
ARMBs’ eligibility for targeted grants 1.2.1 December 2022.
Economic significance study analysis Sec 18(ab)
Undertake a tender process to update Tender conducted and
the 5 yearly alpine industry Economic recommendation made by June
Significance Research Study
Alpine Resorts’ carrying capacity Sec 18(ab)
Maintain contact with the NSW ARSP Action 4.4.1 Annual report of engagement and
Department of Planning, Industry and findings to Council.
Environment and Australian
Government’s relevant departments.
Corporate Governance Activities
The corporate governance activities ensure that Council’s functions and proceedings are undertaken
in accordance with good management practice, the requirements of the Alpine Resorts
(Management) Act 1997 (Vic), Public Administration Act 2004 (Vic) and Standing Directions for the
Minister for Finance 2018.
ACTIVITY SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE TARGETS
ACTION
Planning
Develop a Corporate Plan, including Sec. 30(1) The Corporate Plan is delivered to
yearly business plan the Minister by 31 July in each year
Prepare an annual and forward look Sec. 30(3)(c) An annual budget and forward look
budget are included in Corporate Plan
Reporting
Engage external auditors (VAGO) FMA VAGO is engaged
Prepare an annual report FMA The Annual Report is completed
within Parliamentary timeframes
Supporting delivery
Manage and provide Secretariat support Support is provided to Council and
to Council and its committees. its committees
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveOversee the budget and management of Sec. 33 Financial reports are prepared for
accounts all Audit & Risk Management
Committee and Council meetings
Governance policy PAA 2004
Implement and review policies for Governance policies updated as
compliance with government required and reviewed annually
requirements
Conduct Council Member Performance Reviews are conducted annually
Reviews
Risk management 2018 Standing
Directions
Maintain and review a risk management Risk Management Strategy, policy
policy, strategy and register and documents are reviewed bi‐
monthly by the Audit & Risk
Management Committee
Financial management compliance 2018 Standing
Directions
Implement and monitor financial Compliance with Standing
management practices for statutory and Directions from the Minister for
governance compliance Finance 2018 achieved
Financial Plan
Overview
The Council is funded by periodical payments from the ARMBs12. Annual contributions are defined
in the Council’s Corporate Plan as approved by the Minister.
For 2021/22, Council proposes that consistent with arrangements approved in previous years, the
majority of funds contributed by ARMBs will be apportioned between Falls Creek, Mount Buller &
Mount Stirling and Mt Hotham ARMBs, based on averaging resort ‘visitor days’ over the previous
three years. Nominal amounts will be contributed by the Southern ARMB to cover associated
Council member expenses and other direct expenses. Formal Directions for the payment of ARMB
contributions will be sought from the Minister.
Council expenditure allows for payments to members of the Council, member superannuation and
expenses, costs associated with on‐going research projects, support to ARIAG, meeting expenses and
a range of administrative functions, secretariat costs.
Secretariat staff, facilities and corporate support are provided by the Land Management Policy
Division of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on a fee for service basis13.
Should further projects arise for ARCC in order to deliver on subsequent Ministerial Directions the
costs of these will require a variation to the Corporate Plan and subsequent approval by the Minister
for Energy, Environment and Climate Change.
12 Section 38 (1)(af) of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997, states that one of the ARMBs’ functions is ‘to contribute to and
support the operation of the Council’.
13 With the exception of the salary and on-costs of the 0.6 FTE Project Support Officer position
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveBudget Assumptions
The budget is based on the following assumptions:
Council member fees remain fixed at the current rate by the Minister, in accordance with the
Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines issued by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
Superannuation payments for Council members and staff in accordance with DELWP guidance.
Corporate support and accommodation is supplied by DELWP at cost.
The engagement of a 0.6 FTE Project Support Officer and a Chief Finance Officer are provided by
DELWP at no cost to the Council under the current MoU.
Additional contributions from the ARMBs are approved.
Future contributions will be adjusted by the Treasurer’s ‘Annual Rate’.
The budget is for one year only in the assumption that legislative amendments to abolish the
ARCC will be introduced to Parliament in 2022 to take effect on 1 July 2022.
Financial Key Performance Indicator
Council’s adopted financial Key Performance Indicator of ‘working capital maintained equivalent to 5
per cent of annual budgeted income’, will continue to be met in respect of the ‘Operating’ income.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveAppendices
Appendix 1: Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997: S. 1A Object
The object of the Act is to make provision in respect of alpine resorts –
a) for the development, promotion, management and use of the resorts on a sustainable
basis and in a manner that is compatible with the alpine environment, having regard to:
i) environmental and ecological considerations, in particular, climate change: and
ii) economic considerations; and
iii) cultural heritage considerations, in particular, indigenous cultural heritage
considerations; and
b) for the use of the resorts:
i) primarily for alpine recreation and tourism; and
ii) in all seasons of the year; and
iii) by persons from varied cultural and economic groups.”
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveAppendix 2: Council Statutory Functions and Obligations
Statutory Functions
The statutory functions of the Council are set out in detail in section 18 of the Act.
Prescriptive functions are:
to review and co‐ordinate the implementation of the Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan
to monitor the development and implementation of Strategic Management Plans for each alpine
resort
to co‐ordinate, in conjunction with Tourism Victoria, established under the Tourism Victoria Act
1992 (Vic), the overall promotion of alpine resorts
Broad functions are:
to plan for and facilitate the establishment, development, promotion, management and use of
alpine resorts in accordance with the object of this Act
to undertake research into alpine resort issues
to liaise with and encourage the co‐operation of all State and local government authorities,
industries, communities and other persons involved in the development, promotion,
management and use of alpine resorts
to make recommendations to the Minister on matters related to the provision and improvement
of services and facilities in alpine resorts
to make recommendations to the Minister on any matter relating to alpine resorts in respect of
which the Minister has asked for recommendations
to attract investment for the improvement of alpine resorts
to carry out any other function conferred on the Council by or under this or any other Act
The Council has no on‐ground operational responsibilities within alpine resorts and works
collaboratively with the ARMBs for whole‐of‐industry benefit. Each ARMB is directly responsible to
the Minister.
Obligations
The Council has obligations created by the Act as well as responsibilities to act in accordance with
other legislation.
The Council:
is a body corporate with perpetual succession;
has a common seal;
may sue and be sued in its common name;
may acquire, hold and dispose of real and personal property;
may do and suffer all acts and things that a body corporate may, by law, do and suffer; and
in carrying out its functions and powers, acts on behalf of the Crown.
Council is also required to establish a ‘general account’ and ensure that all monies received are paid
into this account.
In carrying out its functions and powers the Council is subject to the general direction and control of
the Minister.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveAppendix 3: Council Members and Terms of Office as at 1 July 2021
MEMBER START FINISH
Ms Arianne Rose
01/01/2016 29/06/2023
Council Chairperson, GIC appointee
Mr Allan Bawden
01/01/2016 29/06/2023
Chairperson Southern ARMB
Dr Jenny Brereton
30/03/2018 29/06/2023
GIC appointee
Mr Christopher Eddy
30/03/2018 29/06/2023
GIC appointee
Ms Julia Hunter
30/03/2018 29/06/2023
GIC appointee
Dr Jacqueline Jennings
30/04/2017 29/06/2023
Chairperson Mount Buller and Mount Stirling ARMB
Mr Ian Maxfield
30/03/2018 29/06/2023
GIC appointee
Mr Andrew Skewes
01/07/2021 29/06/2023
Chairperson Mount Hotham ARMB
Ms Joanne Shannon
30/03/2018 29/06/2023
Chairperson Falls Creek ARMB
Alpine Resorts Co‐ordinating Council (Council)
Alpine Resort Management Board (ARMB)
Governor in Council (GIC)
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveAppendix 4: Membership of Council Committees as at 1 July 2021
AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Mr Allan Bawden (Committee Chairperson) Chairperson Southern ARMB
Ms Arianne Rose Council Chairperson, GIC appointee
Ms Joanne Shannon Chairperson Falls Creek ARMB
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
Mr Christopher Eddy (Committee GIC appointee
Chairperson)
Dr Jenny Brereton GIC appointee
Ms Julia Hunter GIC appointee
Mr Ian Maxfield GIC appointee
Ms Arianne Rose Council Chairperson, GIC appointee
A Member representing the ARMB ARMB Chairperson (rotating attendance)
Chairpersons
CO‐OPERATION COMMITTEE
To be advised (Committee Chairperson) To be advised
Mr Allan Bawden Chairperson Southern ARMB
Dr Jacqueline Jennings Chairperson Mount Buller and Mount Stirling
ARMB
Ms Joanne Shannon Chairperson Falls Creek ARMB
Mr Andrew Skewes Chairperson Mt Hotham ARMB
and by standing invitation
Mr Mark Bennetts CEO Mount Buller and Mount Stirling ARMB
Ms Gail Conman CEO Southern ARMB
Ms Amber Gardner CEO Mount Hotham ARMB
Mr Stuart Smythe CEO Falls Creek ARMB
The Council Chairperson is an ex officio member of all Council Committees.
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OFFICIAL‐SensitiveAppendix 5: Council Secretariat Staff
STAFF TITLE FULL TIME FUNDING
MEMBER EQUIVALENT
David Acting Executive Officer 1.0 Council
Sheehan
Alex Shilton Principal Policy Officer 1.0 Council
Shanaugh Project Officer 0.6 Council
Lyon
Cassie Elder Project Support Officer 0.6 DELWP
From time‐to‐time temporary agency staff or short‐term secondments from DELWP may be required
for specific projects. The Council currently utilises the services of external consultant to provide Chief
Finance and Accounting Officer services and any other specialist services expertise, as required.
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