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.

• Awards and Grants

  • Grants, Sponsorship and Other Assistance Policy(PDF, 171.6 KB)
  • Community Awards & Recognition Policy(PDF, 141.5 KB)
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Education Scholarship Program Policy(PDF, 110.1 KB)
  • Guidelines - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards(PDF, 165.1 KB)
  • Guidelines - City of PAE Australia Day Awards(PDF, 169.5 KB)

• Development and planning

  • Building and Swimming Pools Notification Policy(PDF, 126.7 KB)
  • Sustainable Buildings Policy(PDF, 172.9 KB)
  • Fencing Cost Reimbursement Policy(PDF, 75.7 KB)
  • Waiving/Reduction of Development Application Fees Policy(PDF, 116.2 KB)
  • Heritage Plaques Guidelines(PDF, 115.3 KB)
  • Sustainable Buildings Guidelines(PDF, 472.5 KB)

• Elected Members

  • Elected Members' Allowances and Support Policy(PDF, 230.3 KB)
  • Appointments to External Bodies Policy(PDF, 143.9 KB)
  • Privacy Policy(PDF, 209.2 KB)
  • Public Interest Disclosure Policy(PDF, 167.7 KB)
  • Complaints and Grievances Policy(PDF, 200.8 KB)
  • Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Policy(PDF, 171.4 KB)
  • Enterprise Risk Management Policy(PDF, 150.1 KB)
  • Elected Members' Information and Records Management Policy(PDF, 161.1 KB)
  • Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy(PDF, 192.9 KB)
  • Behavioural Management Policy (PDF, 616.7 KB)
  • Caretaker Period Policy(PDF, 228.3 KB)
  • Elected Members' Conferences, Seminars, Training and Development Policy(PDF, 183.4 KB)
  • Order Making Policy(PDF, 201.5 KB)

• Environment

  • Verge Development Guideline(PDF, 1.2 MB)
  • Significant and Regulated Trees Assistance Scheme Policy(PDF, 205.6 KB)
  • Tree Management Policy(PDF, 161.3 KB)

• Finance

  • Sale and Disposal of Land and Assets Policy(PDF, 185.7 KB)
  • Collection of Sundry Debts Policy(PDF, 143.6 KB)
  • New Haven Village - Hardship Policy for Residential Retail Service Customers(PDF, 279.5 KB)
  • Corporate Hospitality and Catering Expenditure Policy(PDF, 160.5 KB)
  • Fees and Charges (Non Rates) Policy(PDF, 125.3 KB)
  • Related Party Disclosure Policy(PDF, 212.3 KB)
  • Procurement Policy(PDF, 166.0 KB)
  • Prudential Management Policy(PDF, 392.6 KB)
  • Treasury Management Policy(PDF, 140.0 KB)
  • Valuation and Rating Policy(PDF, 174.1 KB)
  • Unsolicited Proposals Guideline(PDF, 286.1 KB)
  • Fees and Charges Discounts Policy(PDF, 182.1 KB)

• Public health

  • Provision of Aid in Emergencies Policy(PDF, 371.0 KB)
  • Mobile Food Vendors Policy(PDF, 395.4 KB)
  • Food Safety Inspection and Fees Policy - Food Act 2001(PDF, 198.9 KB)
  • Outdoor Dining Policy(PDF, 252.3 KB)

• Roads and parking

  • Heavy Vehicle Access Policy(PDF, 127.8 KB)
  • Streets - Naming & Numbering Policy(PDF, 203.5 KB)
  • Parking Management Policy(PDF, 116.4 KB)
  • Naming - Parks and Reserves Policy(PDF, 206.4 KB)
  • Private Parking Areas Policy(PDF, 149.7 KB)
  • Narrow Street Parking & Access Policy(PDF, 268.3 KB)

• Services

  • Waste Management Service Standard(PDF, 280.6 KB)
  • Lease, Licence and Property Agreements Policy(PDF, 176.1 KB)
  • Public Lighting for Parks and Reserves Policy(PDF, 143.5 KB)
  • Shade Over Playgrounds Policy(PDF, 147.7 KB)
  • Driveway Crossover Policy(PDF, 230.5 KB)
  • Children and Vulnerable People Safe Environments Policy (PDF, 250.4 KB)
  • Community Engagement Policy (PDF, 304.1 KB)
  • Asset Management Policy(PDF, 158.3 KB)
  • Community Hall Hire Policy(PDF, 348.8 KB)
  • Public Art Policy(PDF, 162.2 KB)
  • Memorials Policy(PDF, 174.3 KB)
  • Community Transport Policy(PDF, 188.9 KB)
  • Public Access to the Internet Policy(PDF, 151.8 KB)
  • Dry Area Policy(PDF, 2.1 MB)
  • Graffiti Management Policy(PDF, 187.8 KB)
  • Public Art Management Guidelines(PDF, 921.0 KB)
  • Memorials Guidelines(PDF, 193.5 KB)
  • Sale of Goods on Council Land Policy(PDF, 117.5 KB)