Monday, 10 September 2012

Waste and inefficiency

If you wonder why rates are high you should start looking at waste and inefficiency.  I have previously mentioned that there are 89 active credit cards amongst council employees and the average monthly bill is aobut $56,000.
But what about inefficient work practices at all levels in council?  While campaigning I heard so many stories of poor work practices and expensive equipment being grossly under-utilised.  Just as an example consider this.  A piece of footpath about 4 metres long has to be replaced.  First we have a front end loader and a laarge truck to remove the damaged concrete.  Next day we have 3 council vehicles and 5 employees to box up the section, place the reinforcing and then float off the concrete.  Does that seem a bit excessive to you?

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