Staff shortage big work load cause deficit By Mike Pattern A lack of staff and an increased workload were responsible for errors in Halton treasury department which resulted a sur prise deficit being discovered last summer a consultant report has found The report by HicklingJohnston Limited says a significant in crease workload of the treasury department resulted in from the decision by regional council to introduce uniform sewer surcharge rates but adds that the increases in workload have not been matched by corresponding adjustments in staffing either in terms of overall numbers or in terms of more highly qualified staff The number of staff in Halton treasury department has not in creased since 1976 The result has been a situation in which certain low key act have been inadequately performed or neglected altogether the report says In July last year mem recommending the hiring were not an incumbent of regional council of seven new employees deputy treasurer we and the public were shoe in the department at an would not recommend ked to learn that Halton increased annual cost to such an appointment until was facing a the region estimated at the permanent treasurer operating deficit where it between and had had an opportunity to had been previously work with tils key sub- thought a surplus of staff positions for a year or which the say so the report says The perceived deficit need to be created Include The consultants also eventually pegged at manager of accounting advised hat Mr Farmer about brought systems an should not be hired to fill about the resignations of budget analyst a the proposed manager of chief admin financial analyst a accounting and systems officer Ernie analyst and a position although they and tress secretary admitted he has more Donald Farmer Mr than adequate com Reid early in iMsroIc in August with a Holion fl J cash award from deputy treasurer could in Mr Farmer the region and Mr Far some problems for by council and mer accepted a lesser potential conflict Im position in the region n treasurc is ex Wm and the reg treasury department peeled to be hired within ions new treasurcr the The next weeks said We feel report completed for the H Johnston report bo necessary to Region last month says look outside the current organization to find a Council may well feel candidate Ihat it would be unfair to effectively remove the Mf deputy treasurer title treasurer since from an existing ft waa in aitt employee Mr Farmer understaffed relative to has put in a great 01her lnef in other treasury depart deal of effort during a dif the Ireasurydepartment in terms of cult period discovered by the con numbers of pro We are specifically included the slow qualified not making any recom processing of taxes on staff mendation on this issue The consultants arc but we do feel that if there CWL Plan Klondike Days dance The January meeting of the CWL was chaired by vicepresident Ruth since the chair was vacated In December The meeting was opened with the league was decided prayer followed by a spiritual reading by Pat Gorton Reports were read by various chair men and letters of thanks were read from those who received flowers at Christmas Plans for the Klon dike Days dance to be held In the band hall on Feb were discussed recent confidential survey of several regional and area mun icipallty treasury depart ments indicates that Hal ton s treasury depart ment is significantly pla Emergency n objective The Halton District Health Council has de cided to add a plan to deal with emergencies as part of Its goals and objectives The working group which was preparing the goals and objectives had listed but It was de cided a seventh To deal with emergency situations as they arise should be Included During the tanker explosion is Mlsslssauga in 1970 and the Extend- icare fire in I960 disaster plans and or the lack of them have been cited as major points of con tention on how the issues were handled local improvement pro jects Some projects dating back to 1977 had not been pro The financial effect of this was to bur den the general fund with interest expense which would otherwise have been paid by the taxpayer who benefitted by the Special consideration local improvement will be given to any After the deficit pro- couple attending djessed arose last summer in appropriate region hired costume Johnston Limited in Sept Prizes for 1961 bazaar to do a were discussed but it s admin Kided to any weaknesses but decisions until a later requested a special task date A group be for the med under Julie Conroy department to be to make lltUe goodies for bags which are given are out at the Diocesan con- examining the structure of regional Coffee Sunday was and postponed one week In administration order to coincide with the Members of the visit of Rev Chuck re management Beaton Trinity United review committee as guest speaker at have been considering the Masses to start off reports in private but Christian Unity Week Chairman Jack The meeting closed said would be with a prayer and coffee and cookies were en- meeting of regional coun Joy Sclroccos Convertibles Rabbits WE ARE DEALING ASKfOR SEETHE 2ft PRICE W INCREASE SPECIAL USED CAR SALE 13 1A Annual Interest Scotia Mortgage Corporation Term Notes Ask for more details at any branch Fixed Terrm I years Minimum investment 1000 Unconditionally guaranteed ScOUdbank by The Bank of Nova Scotia the bank of nova scoti a All ratal to change without notice The Acton Free Wednesday Jan 5 Acton in HaltonPeel book new phone directories soon Laura Smith Instructor for the chouse class through the paces fitness program putt her The new phone book with Acton listings In a Halton Kills section separately headed Acton and Georgetown will be out soon The edition of the telephone directory for and Peel Regions Dufferln County bigger and more informative than ever becomes available beginning Jan uary C Salmon local Bell manager said will be delivered this year In the Acton ex change Delivery is scheduled to be com pletcd by February At the request of sub scribers in the Acton ex change Acton listings have been switched from the Municipality of Ministerial exchange Acton ministers marked the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sun day with a ministerial exchange among four local churches Rev John Robertson Knox Presbyterian Church traded places with Rev Arthur Tribe of St Anglican Church hie Trinity United Church minister Chuck Beaton swapped congregations for the day with Father Leo Speagle of St Joseph Roman Catholic Church Waterloo directory to the Halton and Peel Regions Duffer in County lory effective with Ihls issue Inside the cover which illustrates half a dozen types of phones available to subscribers there is an expanded intro ductory section and a new separate Blue Pages government fist Inga section The introductory section has several new features Page one is headed Help It provides specific locations for entering local emergency bers such as police fire and ambulance Information on row to contact without charge the new Telecommunication Centre for Special Needs disabilities in Toronto Is in the new phone book It is open weekdays am to The company general regulations are printed In their entirety They are reproduced to make them readily cesslble to customers and to provide a greater awareness of the rules which govern the com pany Government listings are now in the distinctive separate Blue Pages section following the white pages listings Previously the federal provincial and municipal government sections were found der The Government of Canada and the Govern ment of Ontario have both expanded their list logs section and ihc list for government pro grams and services have been changed to make them easier for the public to locate Bell Is continuing its policy of one directory per customer Anyone who does not receive a copy should call the local Bell business office after the delivery period ends NOTICE All 1381 Acton Chamber 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