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Why use this indicator?
The level of non-compliance is indicative of the ability of management to ensure
operations conform to performance targets. Ensuring compliance can reduce
financial risks including direct fines and costs of clean-up and impacts on
reputation.
This indicator reports on Council's compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
What is the current situation?
Council ceased reporting against this indicator in 2010.
What is the desired trend?
Council does not receive any fines for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations
What does this mean for the Sustainability of Penrith Council?
Council has a responsibility to ensure its operations are managed in such a way
as to ensure there is no adverse impact on the environment. This is particularly
important as Council has a regulatory role in monitoring the community
and businesses to ensure their compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Links to other indicators?
SO8, EN23
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