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Ordinary Council Meeting - 11 September 2014 Donation to Nambucca Heads Primary School |
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 11 SEPTEMBER 2014
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10 Assistant General Manager Corporate Services Report
10.8 Donation to Nambucca Heads Primary School .................................................................. 2
Ordinary Council Meeting 11 September 2014
Assistant General Manager Corporate Services Report
ITEM 10.8 SF24 110914 Donation to Nambucca Heads Primary School
AUTHOR/ENQUIRIES: Monika Schuhmacher, Executive Assistant/Business Services Unit
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Summary:
Nambucca Heads Primary School students Years 3 to 6 have competed in the Mid North Coast Tournament of Minds competition in the Applied Technology Section. Tournament of the Minds is an International Problem Solving Competition open to all K-12 schools. The students’ great team work and creative problem solving contributed to their success and they won this section.
Nambucca Heads Primary School is seeking financial support from Nambucca Shire Council.
A copy of the letter of request from Nambucca Heads Primary School is attached.
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That a contribution of $100 be made to the Nambucca Heads Primary School towards costs for their participation in the Mid North Coast Tournament of Minds Competition.
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OPTIONS:
That Council decline to provide the $100 donation.
DISCUSSION:
Nambucca Heads Primary School students Years 3 to 6 have competed in the Mid North Coast Tournament of Minds competition in the Applied Technology Section. Tournament of the Minds is an International Problem Solving Competition open to all K-12 schools. The students’ great team work and creative problem solving contributed to their success and they won this section.
The team are now off to Sydney as the regional champions to compete in the State Tournament of Minds on Sunday 14 September 2014. Costs for this competition include travel, meals and accommodation in Sydney.
Nambucca Heads Primary School is seeking financial support from Nambucca Shire Council.
CONSULTATION:
Mayor
General Manager
Grants and Contributions Officer
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT:
Environment
There is no impact on the environment.
Social
There is no social impact.
Economic
There are no economic impacts.
Risk
There is no risk to Council.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Direct and indirect impact on current and future budgets
Funds are available from Council’s Donations Budget account 3100.0405.622
Budget $15,000.00
Current Expenditure $13,130.40
Available $ 1,869.60
The budget line is missing a zero budget – expenditure = available.
Source of fund and any variance to working funds
There are no changes to working funds.
Service level changes and resourcing/staff implications
There are no changes to staffing levels.
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26054/2014 - Request for financial support |
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