July-August 2016 Oceania Edition

Business View Australia - July - August 2016 27 AT A GLANCE WHO: Melton City Council WHAT: The local government authority of the City of Melton municipality WHERE: 232 High Street, Melton Vic 3337 WEBSITE: melton.vic.gov.au Last year alone, the city experienced a five per cent growth rate, owing largely to the availability and affordability of real estate in the area. In fact, Melton sees loads of young families moving into the surrounding regions every year, building a new life in a municipality that truly cares about its people. Melton City Council plays a huge role in that and has contributed to the development of the area in a myriad of ways. We spoke with Kelvin Tori, the Chief Executive of Melton City Council, who explained some of the projects the council has been working on and how it has improved the community’s growth. Inhis position,Mr Tori primarily operates at the strategic level of engagement with councillors and politicians as well as other members of the community. He’s greatly involved in the strategic framework which the council operates within as well as its advocacy endeavours. Furthermore, he’s largely responsible for creating and fostering partnershipswhich allow the council’s projects to take off and benefit the surrounding communities whenever possible. A community-based approach to infrastructure development Melton City Council has a very effective way of evaluating its options and allocating the budget.