The policies listed on this page are Council policies, meaning they have been submitted to, and approved by our Elected Members. These policies provide guidance for our Administration in many areas of Council business.

Policies are formally reviewed on a staggered basis by the Council, to determine whether it continues to fit the direction of the Council and the changing environment. A policy can be reviewed at any time as required by Council.

• Animal Policies

  • Keeping more than the prescribed number of dogs Policy(PDF, 50.4 KB)

• Awards and Grants Policies

  • Grants - Requests for Financial Assistance Policy(PDF, 978.7 KB)
  • Events in Kind Support Policy(PDF, 90.6 KB)
  • Awards- Volunteer Recognition of Service Policy(PDF, 50.9 KB)
  • Awards- Community Recognition Policy(PDF, 93.5 KB)
  • Awards- Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Achievements & Contributions Policy(PDF, 54.6 KB)
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Education Scholarship Program Policy(PDF, 172.5 KB)
  • Grants and Sponsorships(PDF, 185.4 KB)

• Development Policies

  • Privately Funded Development Plan Amendments Policy(PDF, 168.3 KB)
  • Licensing Applications Policy(PDF, 48.0 KB)
  • Fencing Cost Reimbursement Policy(PDF, 82.8 KB)
  • Building and Swimming Pool Inspection Policy(PDF, 184.4 KB)
  • Waiving/Reduction of Development Application Fees(PDF, 170.1 KB)
  • Memorial Trees in Reserves Policy(PDF, 61.9 KB)
  • Heritage Plaques Policy(PDF, 148.5 KB)

• Elected Member Policies

  • Public Integrity - Complaints & Investigations Policy(PDF, 351.5 KB)
  • Order Making Policy(PDF, 84.9 KB)
  • Healthy Eating Policy(PDF, 64.7 KB)
  • Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy(PDF, 244.9 KB)
  • Elected Members' Information Management Policy(PDF, 59.1 KB)
  • Elected Members' Conferences, Seminars, Training and Develoment Policy(PDF, 204.9 KB)
  • Elected Members' Allowances and Support Policy(PDF, 73.1 KB)
  • Conflict of Interest Policy(PDF, 89.2 KB)
  • Communication Policy(PDF, 229.3 KB)
  • Caretaker Period Policy(PDF, 541.3 KB)
  • Appointments to External Bodies Policy(PDF, 54.4 KB)
  • Mayoral Specific Allowances and Support Policy(PDF, 63.7 KB)
  • Complaint Handling Procedure Under the Code of Conduct for Council Members(PDF, 902.1 KB)
  • Informal Gatherings(PDF, 54.1 KB)

• Environmental Policies

  • Sustainable Environment- Discharge to Wetlands Policy(PDF, 47.7 KB)
  • Street tree and reserve plantings Policy(PDF, 42.3 KB)
  • Private Planting on Verges Policy(PDF, 168.3 KB)

• Financial Policies

  • Waivers, Reductions and Subsidies - Fees and Charges (Non Rates) Policy(PDF, 82.0 KB)
  • Treasury Management Policy(PDF, 288.5 KB)
  • Sale and Disposal of land and other assets Policy(PDF, 53.6 KB)
  • Rating, Rate Rebates, Remissions and Hardship Policy(PDF, 221.7 KB)
  • Prudential management Policy(PDF, 187.5 KB)
  • Procurement Policy(PDF, 73.4 KB)
  • Collection of Sundry Debts Policy(PDF, 143.6 KB)
  • Fees and Charges (Non Rates) Policy(PDF, 74.8 KB)
  • Related Party Disclosure Policy(PDF, 102.3 KB)
  • Delegations Process Policy(PDF, 56.7 KB)
  • Budget Policy(PDF, 64.5 KB)

• Public Health Policies

  • Outdoor Dining Policy(PDF, 224.7 KB)
  • Mobile Food Vendors Policy(PDF, 64.3 KB)
  • Food Safety Inspection and Fees Policy(PDF, 307.6 KB)
  • Risk Management Policy(PDF, 300.1 KB)

• Roads and Parking Policies

  • Street Naming Policy(PDF, 309.2 KB)
  • Naming - Parks and Reserves Policy(PDF, 48.1 KB)
  • Heavy Vehicle Access Policy(PDF, 137.2 KB)
  • Parking Management Policy(PDF, 63.6 KB)

• Services Policies

  • Lease, Licence and Property Agreements Policy(PDF, 433.2 KB)
  • Vehicle Crossover Policy(PDF, 54.4 KB)
  • Social Development Policy(PDF, 59.3 KB)
  • Shade over playgrounds Policy(PDF, 55.8 KB)
  • Sale of Goods on Council Land Policy(PDF, 36.4 KB)
  • Public Lighting for Parks and Reserves Policy(PDF, 55.2 KB)
  • Community Engagement Policy (formerly Public Consultation)(PDF, 366.1 KB)
  • Public Art and placemaking Policy(PDF, 66.8 KB)
  • Public Access to the internet Policy(PDF, 48.6 KB)
  • Installation of memorial plaques on seats Policy(PDF, 57.9 KB)
  • Dry Area exemption Policy(PDF, 370.2 KB)
  • Community Transport Policy(PDF, 56.4 KB)
  • Community Safety - Graffiti Removal/ Minimisation Policy(PDF, 86.3 KB)
  • Community Centres and Hall Hire Policy(PDF, 128.9 KB)
  • Safe Environments Policy(PDF, 70.7 KB)
  • Asset Management Policy(PDF, 311.6 KB)