COOTAMUNDRA - REGIONAL GUNDAGAI ESUNCIt Email: mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au | Website: www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au Cootamundra Area: 1300 459 689 SNIPPETS Gundagai Area: 1300 459 689 Like us on Facebook: @CootamundraGundagaiRC COOTAMUNDRA-GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL'S RESPONSE TO MANAGING THE RISK OF BULK-BUYING - There is no need to bulk-buy products at supermarkets including toilet paper, CORONAVIRUS - Update at 19 March 2020 - The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a Global paracetamol and canned food. It is prudent for households to have a small stock of non-perishable Pandemic by the World Health Organisation and it continues to create massive disruption across the groceries to cover the event that in the coming months the household has been asked to self-isolate world. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council continues to take advice and guidance from the for 14 days. However, it's important to note the role of family and friends in supporting those in New South Wales Government (NSW Health) and the Federal Government (Department of Health) isolation. which are the lead agencies in this situation. Council is monitoring the situation to ensure an SELF-ISOLATION - If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must stay at home to prevent it adequate response plan is in place for the community. Council is aware that information should spreading to other people. You will be directed to stay at home if you may have been exposed to the weigh up the need to protect individuals from infection but also ensure essential services, business virus - Recently travelled from overseas, or been in contact with someone who has the virus. Staying and communities can still operate on a viable level. Residents will be informed about any changes at home means you: regarding the availability of Council services and facilities if and when the need arises, and as . decisions are made in response to the evolving situation. "Although there has been no confirmed . cases in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area at this stage, rest . assured, we have the safety of our people and our residents in the forefront of our response to this . You do not need to wear a mask in your home. If you need to go out to seek medical attention, challenge" said Mayor Abb McAlister. For accurate and consistent information on COVID 19 please refer to NSW Health - www.health.nsw.gov.au. We'll keep you updated with any Council related matters on our website- www.cgrc.nsW.gov.au and WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR COUNCIL - Residents are requested to rethink whether they need to come through our media outlets. WHAT YOU CAN DO - If you believe you may have contracted the COVID-19 virus (returned requests. Online options are available via Council's website or Council can be contacted by phone travellers/had contact with a confirmed case/showing symptoms: fever, sore throat, dry cough and 1300 459 689 or email mail@cgrc.nsw.nsw.gov.au during office hours. For out of hours emergencies, shortness of breath) you should: call HealthDirect 1800 022 222 or; - call the Murrumbidgee COVID- residents can still contact Council by phone 1300 459 689. If you are ill, please do not visit a Council 19 Hotline 1800 831 099 or; - contact/phone your GP, advise them in advance if you have symptoms venue. - If you are sick -stay away from others. We can all help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and residents are reminded of what they Recreation Needs Study Final Draft is now ready for public exhibition. To make your submission Do not go to public places such as work, school, shopping centres, childcare or university Ask someone to get food and other necessities for you and leave them at your front door Do not let visitors in - only people who usually live with you should be in your home wear a surgical mask (if you have one) to protect others. You should stay in touch by phone and on-line with your family and friends. into Council offices for day to day transactions such as payments of rates, applications and general DRAFT RECREATIONAL NEEDS STUDY - After extensive consultation in 2019 a copy of the CGRC can do: HYGIENE - Practice food, hand and sneeze/cough hygiene; wash your hands frequently with soap to: The General Manager, CGRC, PO Box 420, Cootamundra or Emailed to mail@cgrc.nsw.ROV.au by and water, before and after eating, and after going to the toilet; cover your cough and sneeze, Spm 30 March 2020. Further information contact Miriam Crane, Manager Development and dispose of tissues, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser, and; if unwell, avoid contact with others Community on 1300459649. (stay more than 1.5 metres from people). SOCIAL DISTANCING - Social distancing is an effective measure, but it is recognised that it cannot be series of video presentations from Professor Joseph Drew. The short video presentations explain practised in all situations and the aim is to generally reduce potential for transmission; While various important concepts of the Boundaries Commission inquiry into a possible de-amalgamation, practising social distancing, people can travel to work (including public transport); For non-essential rates harmonisation and costs associated with de-amalgamation. The vid activities outside the workplace or attendance at schools, universities and childcare - social https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/boundaries-commission-inquiry/. distancing includes: avoiding crowds and mass gatherings where it is difficult to keep the appropriate distance away Tuesday 31 March 2020 will include the presentation of the audited financial statements and the from others avoiding small gatherings in enclosed spaces, for example family celebrations attempting to keep a distance of 1.5 metres between themselves and other people where Crowe, will be in attendance. Copies of the financial reports are available for inspection at the possible, for example when they are out and about in public place. avoiding shaking hands, hugging, or kissing other people avoiding visiting vulnerable people, such as those in aged care facilities or hospitals, infants, or Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a written submission to Council with respect to people with compromised immune systems due to illness or medical treatment please to do so in writing to Council by the advertised submission date. Submissions may be posted BOUNDARIES COMMISSION INQUIRY- Residents across the Council region are invited to view to a can be viewed at PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - The business of the Council meeting to be held on auditor's reports for the year ended 30 June 2020. Council's contract auditor, Mr Brad Bohun of Council Offices at Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra and Sheridan Street, Gundagai. The report can also be viewed on Council's website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au. In accordance with Section 420 of the the financial reports and auditor's reports. Submissions close at 5pm Monday 30 March 2020. Mr Tim Swan, Manager of Finance & Customer Service is the contact person for any enquiries. ae COOTAMUNDRA - REGIONAL GUNDAGAI ESUNCIt Email: mail@cgrc.nsw.gov.au | Website: www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au Cootamundra Area: 1300 459 689 SNIPPETS Gundagai Area: 1300 459 689 Like us on Facebook: @CootamundraGundagaiRC COOTAMUNDRA-GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL'S RESPONSE TO MANAGING THE RISK OF BULK-BUYING - There is no need to bulk-buy products at supermarkets including toilet paper, CORONAVIRUS - Update at 19 March 2020 - The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a Global paracetamol and canned food. It is prudent for households to have a small stock of non-perishable Pandemic by the World Health Organisation and it continues to create massive disruption across the groceries to cover the event that in the coming months the household has been asked to self-isolate world. Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council continues to take advice and guidance from the for 14 days. However, it's important to note the role of family and friends in supporting those in New South Wales Government (NSW Health) and the Federal Government (Department of Health) isolation. which are the lead agencies in this situation. Council is monitoring the situation to ensure an SELF-ISOLATION - If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, you must stay at home to prevent it adequate response plan is in place for the community. Council is aware that information should spreading to other people. You will be directed to stay at home if you may have been exposed to the weigh up the need to protect individuals from infection but also ensure essential services, business virus - Recently travelled from overseas, or been in contact with someone who has the virus. Staying and communities can still operate on a viable level. Residents will be informed about any changes at home means you: regarding the availability of Council services and facilities if and when the need arises, and as . decisions are made in response to the evolving situation. "Although there has been no confirmed . cases in the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council local government area at this stage, rest . assured, we have the safety of our people and our residents in the forefront of our response to this . You do not need to wear a mask in your home. If you need to go out to seek medical attention, challenge" said Mayor Abb McAlister. For accurate and consistent information on COVID 19 please refer to NSW Health - www.health.nsw.gov.au. We'll keep you updated with any Council related matters on our website- www.cgrc.nsW.gov.au and WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR COUNCIL - Residents are requested to rethink whether they need to come through our media outlets. WHAT YOU CAN DO - If you believe you may have contracted the COVID-19 virus (returned requests. Online options are available via Council's website or Council can be contacted by phone travellers/had contact with a confirmed case/showing symptoms: fever, sore throat, dry cough and 1300 459 689 or email mail@cgrc.nsw.nsw.gov.au during office hours. For out of hours emergencies, shortness of breath) you should: call HealthDirect 1800 022 222 or; - call the Murrumbidgee COVID- residents can still contact Council by phone 1300 459 689. If you are ill, please do not visit a Council 19 Hotline 1800 831 099 or; - contact/phone your GP, advise them in advance if you have symptoms venue. - If you are sick -stay away from others. We can all help to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Australia, and residents are reminded of what they Recreation Needs Study Final Draft is now ready for public exhibition. To make your submission Do not go to public places such as work, school, shopping centres, childcare or university Ask someone to get food and other necessities for you and leave them at your front door Do not let visitors in - only people who usually live with you should be in your home wear a surgical mask (if you have one) to protect others. You should stay in touch by phone and on-line with your family and friends. into Council offices for day to day transactions such as payments of rates, applications and general DRAFT RECREATIONAL NEEDS STUDY - After extensive consultation in 2019 a copy of the CGRC can do: HYGIENE - Practice food, hand and sneeze/cough hygiene; wash your hands frequently with soap to: The General Manager, CGRC, PO Box 420, Cootamundra or Emailed to mail@cgrc.nsw.ROV.au by and water, before and after eating, and after going to the toilet; cover your cough and sneeze, Spm 30 March 2020. Further information contact Miriam Crane, Manager Development and dispose of tissues, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser, and; if unwell, avoid contact with others Community on 1300459649. (stay more than 1.5 metres from people). SOCIAL DISTANCING - Social distancing is an effective measure, but it is recognised that it cannot be series of video presentations from Professor Joseph Drew. The short video presentations explain practised in all situations and the aim is to generally reduce potential for transmission; While various important concepts of the Boundaries Commission inquiry into a possible de-amalgamation, practising social distancing, people can travel to work (including public transport); For non-essential rates harmonisation and costs associated with de-amalgamation. The vid activities outside the workplace or attendance at schools, universities and childcare - social https://www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/boundaries-commission-inquiry/. distancing includes: avoiding crowds and mass gatherings where it is difficult to keep the appropriate distance away Tuesday 31 March 2020 will include the presentation of the audited financial statements and the from others avoiding small gatherings in enclosed spaces, for example family celebrations attempting to keep a distance of 1.5 metres between themselves and other people where Crowe, will be in attendance. Copies of the financial reports are available for inspection at the possible, for example when they are out and about in public place. avoiding shaking hands, hugging, or kissing other people avoiding visiting vulnerable people, such as those in aged care facilities or hospitals, infants, or Local Government Act 1993, any person may make a written submission to Council with respect to people with compromised immune systems due to illness or medical treatment please to do so in writing to Council by the advertised submission date. Submissions may be posted BOUNDARIES COMMISSION INQUIRY- Residents across the Council region are invited to view to a can be viewed at PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - The business of the Council meeting to be held on auditor's reports for the year ended 30 June 2020. Council's contract auditor, Mr Brad Bohun of Council Offices at Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra and Sheridan Street, Gundagai. The report can also be viewed on Council's website www.cgrc.nsw.gov.au. In accordance with Section 420 of the the financial reports and auditor's reports. Submissions close at 5pm Monday 30 March 2020. Mr Tim Swan, Manager of Finance & Customer Service is the contact person for any enquiries. ae