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This presentation to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee highlights Overberg Water's achievements in financial stability, equity balance improvement, and sustainable water services. It also outlines their future plans, including capacity development, alternative income streams, and compliance with legislative policies.
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OVERBERG WATER Presentation to Parliamentary Portfolio Committee for Water Services 19th March 2007
GENERAL • Opportunity to Address the Committee • Compliance – Constitution • Mandate • Scrutinizing and overseeing executive action • Presentation/ Annual Report/ Policy Document / 5 Year Business Plan
THE BOARD • New Board 2005 • 5 Board members • 3 Male 2 Female • Alternate monthly meetings • Audit Comm • Technical Comm • Remuneration Comm
2006 WAY FORWARD • Consolidate Financial Position • Develop Capacity • Equity • Secondary Activities
FINANCE • Unqualified Audit • DWAF Assessment • “Overall Overberg’s Income statement has improved significantly……” • “an improvement of 534% over last year ….” • “operating costs per ML has dropped ….. This is a remarkable achievement…..” • “ revenue exceeds inflation Overberg is on a growth path…….” • “ Overberg Water has produced good results… “ • Investment Portfolio – Plus Minus R4m
EQUITY • High Priority • Variable Salary Packages • Competition • Existing equity/gender balance
CAPACITY • Skills Shortages • Local Colleges • SETA’s • SAAWU Initiatives • Chambers of Commerce • International Opportunities
Succession/Risk Management • Close Alignment • National Policy / Employment Equity • Security and Auditing Research • Audit Committee • Credible Results
Tariffs • Principles – Conservation/Efficiency • Additional Capacity for Service Delivery • Bulk / Retail Sector • Consultative Processes • Primary Income Source
Operations • Tariff Structures • Operational Manuals • Alternative Systems • Occupational Health and Safety
Audit Committee • Inception • Assessment • Results
Alternative Income Streams • Work for Water • Management of Resources and fixed assets • Water Services Act / PFMA
Health and Safety • On site Systems • Manuals • HIV / AIDS • Pilot Training Programmes
General - Summary • Healthy Economic Base • Sustainable Strategy Policy • Integrated H.R. Policy • Equity Balance Improvement • Legislative Compliance • Municipal Partnership Policy • Local Consultative Process
Conclusion • Financial Stability • Investment Options • Sound Operating Systems • Local Authorities • Bucket System
Overberg Water • We thank you for your indulgence and look forward to your comments and advice.