Our policies guide all our decision making at the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Along with our delegations and by-laws, they make sure that we live in a safe, fair and dynamic community.
City of PAE policies and guidelines
Our policies are set by the Elected Members and provide clear direction for everyone at the City of PAE. They ensure that everything from spending money and hiring staff to approving development applications happens in a professional, transparent and fair way. All policies are reviewed regularly to check that they are still performing well. In addition, Elected Members will improve them if needed.
Awards and grants
- Download the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Awards Guidelines
- Download the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Education Scholarship Policy
- Download the Australia Day Awards Guidelines
- Download the Community Awards and Recognition Policy
- Download the Grants, Sponsorship and other Assistance Policy
Elected Members
- Download the Appointment to External Bodies Policy
- Download the Behavioural Management Policy
- Download the Caretaker Period Policy
- Download the Complaints and Grievances Policy
- Download the Elected Members Allowances and Support Policy
- Download the Elected Members Conferences, Seminars, Training and Development Policy
- Download the Elected Members Information and Records Management Policy
- Download the Enterprise Risk Management Policy
- Download the Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy
- Download the Order Making Policy
- Download the Privacy Policy
- Download the Public Interest Disclosure Policy
- Download the Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Policy
Environment
- Download the Private Planting on Verges Policy
- Download the Significant and Regulated Trees Assistance Scheme Policy
- Download the Tree Management Policy
- Download the Verge Development Guidelines
Finance
- Download the Collection of Sundry Debts Policy
- Download the Fees and Charges (Non Rates) Policy
- Download the Fees and Charges Discounts Policy
- Download the Hardship Policy for Residential Customers of Minor and Intermediate Water Retailers
- Download the Procurement Policy
- Download the Related Party Disclosure Policy
- Download the Sale and Disposal of Land and Assets Policy
- Download the Treasury Management Policy
- Download the Unsolicited Proposals Guidelines
- Download the Valuation and Rating Policy
Permits guidelines
- Download the Busking Guidelines
- Download the Helicopter Landing Guidelines
- Download the Media Production Guidelines
- Download the Mobile Food Vending Guidelines
- Download the Outdoor Dining Guidelines
- Download the Placement of Items on the Footpath for Business Purposes Guidelines
- Download the Preaching Guidelines
- Download the Private Reserve Hire Guidelines
- Download the Semaphore Foreshore Events Guidelines
- Download the Use of Public Space for Business Purposes Guidelines
- Download the Works on Council Land Guidelines
Planning, building and development
- Download the Building and Swimming Pools Notification Policy
- Download the Code Amendment Proposals from Private Parties Guidelines
- Download the Fencing Cost Reimbursements Policy
- Download the Heritage Plaques Guidelines
- Download the Sustainable Buildings Guidelines
- Download the Sustainable Buildings Policy
- Download the Waiving or Reduction of Development Application Fees Policy
Public health
- Download the Food Safety Inspection Fees Policy
- Download the Provision of Aid in Emergencies Policy
- Download the Use of Public Space Policy
Roads and parking
- Download the Heavy Vehicle Access Policy
- Download the Naming - Parks and Reserves Policy
- Download the Narrow Streets and Access Policy
- Download the Parking Management Policy
- Download the Private Parking Areas Policy
- Download the Road Naming and Numbering Guidelines
- Download the Road Naming and Numbering Policy
Services
- Download the Asset Management Policy
- Download the Children and Vulnerable People Safe Environment Policy
- Download the Community Centres and Hall Hire Policy
- Download the Community Engagement Policy
- Download the Community Transport Policy
- Download the Driveway Crossovers Policy
- Download the Dry Area Policy
- Download the Graffiti Management Policy
- Download the Lease Licence and Property Agreements Policy
- Download the Memorials Guidelines
- Download the Memorials Policy
- Download the Public Access to the Internet Policy
- Download the Public Art Management Guidelines
- Download the Public Art Policy
- Download the Shade Over Playgrounds Policy
- Download the Waste Management Service Standard
Delegations
Elected Members streamline the decision-making process by letting committees and City of PAE staff exercise some of their powers, such as planning approvals. These are all set out in the Delegations Manual.
Download the Delegations manual
By-laws and codes
Our by-laws control and regulate activities within the boundaries of the City of PAE. They work in conjunction with State Government laws to provide local solutions to issues like waste management, pet registration, permits and penalties. By-laws are regularly reviewed by Elected Members. Any changes to a by-law need support from two-thirds of Elected Members to be implemented.
By-laws
- Download By-Law 1 - Permits and Penalties
- Download By-Law 2 - Moveable Signs
- Download By-Law 3 - Local Government Land
- Download By-Law 4 - Roads
- Download By-Law 5 - Dogs
- Download By-Law 6 - Animal Management
- Download By-Law 7 - Waste Management
- Download By-Law 8 - Caravans and Camping
- Download By-Law 9 - Local Government Land Amendment
Codes
Public Interest Disclosure Policy
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 came into operation on 1 July 2019 and replaced the SA Whistleblowers Protection Act 1993.
Under the new Act there are two types of information that can be received. These are:
- Environment and Health information:
Information that raises a potential issue of a substantial risk to the environment or to the health and safety of the public generally or a significant section of the public - Public Administration information:
Information that raises a potential issue of corruption, misconduct or maladministration in public administration
For more information:
- Download the e-learning module for South Australian Public Officers
- Download PAE's Public Interest Disclosure Policy
- Visit the Office for Public Integrity
- Visit the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector website
Get in contact
Want to provide information in accordance with the Public Information Disclosure Act?
Mail us:
Confidential – Public Interest Disclosure
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield
PO Box 110, Port Adelaide SA 5015
Email us:
Email one of our appointed Responsible Officers via our disclosure email address:
publicinterestdisclosure@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
