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1 ANNUAL REPORT

2 CONTENTS PRESIDENTS REPORT 3 FINANCIALS 4 SNAPSHOT OF ACTIVITIES 5 DIVISION COMMITTEE 2010/ OUR SPONSORS 8 Comments or enquires should be directed to the Executive Officer at: 27 Charles Street, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 Telephone: Facsimile: wa@planning.org.au This report is also available for download on the Planning Institute (WA) website at:

3 2 PRESIDENTS REPORT PAUL KOTSOGLO It is my privilege to welcome you to the annual report for I write this report, on the day of the State Reception for Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. I reflect on a year which has seen major improvements in the esteem in which the PIA in Western Australia is held. I consider this has happened only as a result of the focused efforts of the Institute s members. The drive and motivation of the Committee members has seen the PIA recognised in the state as the peak reference group for planning related matters. At a government level, continued meetings with the Minister, the Chairman of the Western Australian Planning Commission and Director General of the Department of Planning have resulted in inputs to key legislation, and suggestions being taken on board, and implemented, by government. The National Organisation, as we are all aware, has over the preceding year been working on the new governance structure for PIA, which became effective from 30 June The new structure will see new financial and governance arrangements in place. The National Organisation is currently working on the new rules, which are intended to become effective in the near future. Direction will be required to receive approval from the National Board in the future, with the administration taking a greater role in the management of the organisation. The transitional arrangements were under construction, and remained to be completed, for 1 July Importantly, over the last several years the issues of appropriate staffing and accommodation have been paramount in the WA Division. A working group formed this year prepared a paper addressing the staffing and accommodation arrangements. With the new governance arrangements in place the matter will become the responsibility of the National Board. We will look forward to the effective leadership of the National Board, and will continue to work to deliver a new PIA owned state headquarters in the near future. Once again financial, membership, policy and professional development areas have, as a result of the tireless work of dedicated members, all been a great success during the continuing trying economic times. The Planning Reform Industry Reference Group, and the establishment of Development Assessment Panels, have been key external activities in which PIA in Western Australia has successfully participated this year. Importantly, the Albany regional conference and the state conference held at Burswood were both professionally and socially outstanding. The professional event activities, including the Minister's Lunch (sponsored by Lavan Legal), the Squire Sanders Legal Series of Lectures, and the Awards for Excellence, along with numerous CPD events, have ensured relevant and exciting activities for members in the reporting period. We are grateful for the support of sponsors and members, and trust all feel they have benefited from the activities. Finally, the support of Charles Johnson, and the whole Division Committee and administration, has been greatly appreciated during my period as President. The contributions made by all are not only rewarding for those individuals, but also for the Institute as a whole. The contributions have been very much appreciated. I formally acknowledge these contributions. 3

4 3 WA FINANCE REPORT As of July , PIA changed from an Incorporated Association to a company limited by guarantee. As a result of this change the financial accounts are consolidated into a single report to be presented at the National Annual General Meeting in November. Income and expenditure for the WA Division is shown below. Western Australian Division Budget 2010/ 2011 Actual 2010/2011 INCOME $434,750 $484,477 EXPENDITURE $425, ,324 NET PROFIT/ LOSS $9,450 $38,152 The WA Division had just over $377,000 in the bank as of 30 June, and $522,000 as of the 31st October, reflecting our strong position. Total Assets $420, Total Liabilities $79, Total Equity $341, Highlights and Issues: The positive result for 2010/2011 can be attributed to several aspects: A successful State Conference in September 2010 Regular PD Events, supported by our sponsors and increased attendance Strong sponsorship for all events Budgeted income from Membership was realistic Staffing expenses up as a result of employing an additional staff member Treasurers Note: In a challenging environment PIA has again delivered a surplus (even after the boost from last year s accounting treatment adjustments). This reflects the varied ranges of events that have been put on to benefit the WA membership. With the support of our sponsor s we have also been able to expand and have two regional professional development events this year. This year has seen big changes within PIA, transitioning to a centralised on line MYOB system and accounts. This transition will continue in We are also looking via the National Office at securing new accommodation capable of housing our staff into the future. With continued the strong support from the membership led through the efforts of the Divisional Committee and our state office staff we will continue to deliver both financially and in service provision to our members going forward. The final audited figures for the Division will be contained in the PIA National Accounts. Suzanne Woolhouse Honorary Treasurer 4

5 4 KEY ACTIVITY AREAS Membership Snapshot As at June , WA members were 471. The last year has seen a steady growth in membership. As at October 31, members were 524. The majority of our members are Metro based, 2 regional events were held in the last calendar year to enable better services for our regional members. A snapshot of our members Membership Status Number Percentage of membership FPIA 22 5% FPIA CPP 3.5% LFPIA 10 2% LFPIA CPP 3.5% MPIA % MPIA CPP 58 12% MPIA Grad 37 8% MPIA Student 79 17% Hon Fellow 8 2% Associate & Other 17 10% Membership Status Regional Members Metropolitan Members Number Percentage of membership % % Key Events 12 PD events were held including a Regional Event in Albany in April State Conference in Perth at Burswood in September Young Planner group activities included 2 PD events, International Planning Experience and an Evening in the urban Orchard, the latter was about creating a more sustainable community through urban gardens. The event was held in Perth s hippest new urban orchard in the Perth Cultural Centre. Drinks were also held at the PICA Bar afterwards. 5

6 5 DIVISION COMMITTEE 2010/2011 The key to our success rests in people like our volunteers. Their gift of time and talent to volunteer on the Division Committee makes possible many important benefits to fellow members. The efforts of the following committee participants in 2010/2011 are sincerely appreciated: DIVISION COMMITTEE OFFICE BEARERS President Paul Kotsoglo MPIA National Councillor Mathew Selby FPIA Vice President Charles Johnson MPIA Treasurer Suzanne Woolhouse MPIA Secretary Craig Shepherd MPIA CONVENORS Policy Robina Crook MPIA Professional Development Anna Kelderman Stovold MPIA Education Don Newman FPIA CPP Publicity and Promotions Kareena May MPIA Sponsorship Craig Shepherd MPIA Awards Lawrence Man MPIA CPP Conference Charles Johnson MPIA SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS Environment Barbara Pedersen MPIA Social Ross Montgomery MPIA CPP Planning Consultants Peter Ciemitis FPIA Urban Design Brett Wood Gush MPIA Planning Law Nada Raphael Regional Paul Needham MPIA YOUNG PLANNERS State David Snyder MPIA Student National Alex Frankcombe MPIA Grad 6

7 6 DIVISION COMMITTEE 2010/2011 Committee Members attended seven meetings during 2010/2011 Possible Attendance Attendance Apologies Arndt, Daniel Ciemitis, Peter Crook, Robina Kotsoglo, Paul Johnson, Charles Middle, Gary Montgomery, Ross Man, Lawrence May, Kareena Needham, Paul Newman, Don Man, Lawrence Pedersen, Barbara Raphael, Nada Selby, Mathew Shepherd, Craig Stovold Kelderman, Anna Snyder, David Wood Gush, Brett Woolhouse, Sue

8 PIA SPONSORS We would like to thank all our sponsors and acknowledge their continued support which allows us to continue to improve our efforts in reaching our planning goals.