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Annual Report 1999-2000
Statement of Compliance and Relevant Law
The National Trust of Australia (W.A.) was established in Western Australia in 1959 by a group of concerned citizens who identified the need to actively pursue a heritage conservation ethic for Western Australia. This group grew rapidly and included some of the most prominent citizens in the State. Some five years later an Act of Parliament was passed which formally established the Trust as a statutory body under its formal title of National Trust of Australia (W.A.) Act 1964-1970.
The Trust is required to meet its legislative requirements, some of which are listed below:
Occupational Health and Safety
No claims for worker's compensation were made during the year, no health or safety issues arose for attention and there were no lost time incidents.
Government Two Year Plan for Women
The National Trust of Australia (WA) aims to comply with the plan for women. Of the 14 key staff employed by the Trust at Head Office during the financial year, three are in senior management positions.
Year 2000 Report
A full Year 2000 Compliance Report was completed which addressed hardware, software, telecommunications and other aspects. An action plan was completed and a contingency plan was prepared, focusing on core administrative needs and the potential that key suppliers will be non-operational for a period of several weeks following the new year. Key staff remained on duty for midnight to monitor the impact of the Year 2000 changeover. No difficulties arose and no adjustments were required. The risks were adequately identified and were dealt with prior to the rollover date.
Customer Focus Programme
A revision of the Customer Service Charter was completed and has been made available to all Head Office staff. A review of the front desk staff was undertaken resulting in a change of title of staff from Receptionist to Customer Service Officer to reflect modern business practices.
Code of Conduct for National Trust Council and Committees
A draft Code of Conduct has been prepared from the Template Code as provided by the Public Sector Standards Commission.
Skills Development
The National Trust has a commitment to the development of its employees. During the financial year, training was undertaken to ensure staff had the required skills and to provide opportunities for career development.
Government Services provided free of charge:
* assistance with storage of the Trust's collection at Midland Railway Workshops
Compliance with Public Sector Standards
The National Trust has complied with established Public Sector Standards, including the reporting requirements associated with section 14 of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 1988.
The National Trust provided information on staffing to the Public Sector Management Office as part of its fulfilment of the Human Resource Minimum Obligatory Information Requirements.
Accountable Minister
The National Trust of Australia (WA) does not have an "accountable Minister", however it appreciates the assistance of the Minister for Heritage in the administrative task of submitting the Trust's Annual Report to Parliament.
Compliance Reporting Requirements 1999/2000
In the administration of the National Trust of Australia (WA), I have complied with Public Sector Standards in Human Resource Management, the Western Australian Public Sector Code of Ethics and the National Trust of Australia (WA) code of conduct.
The Trust has put in place procedures designed to ensure such compliance and conducted appropriate internal assessments to satisfy itself that the statement made in 1 is correct.
The applications made for breach of standards review and the corresponding outcomes for the reporting period are:
Compliance Statement
In accordance with the provisions of the Financial Administration and Audit Act 1985, I hereby submit for your information and presentation to Parliament the Annual Report of the National Trust of Australia (WA) for the year ending 30 June 1998.
Signed: ______________________ Date: _____________ Chief Executive Officer
