Council Policies

Council policies provide a framework for consistent and transparent decision-making and actions. Policies are made by resolution of Council and are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain relevant, effective and consistent with related documents and the law. 

You can download individual policies below. 

# Policy  Last reviewed
1 Risk Management 13 June 2023
2 Stock Underpasses on Council Roads 8 September 2020
3 Election Caretaker Arrangements 12 May 2026
4 Governance Charter 21 January 2025
5 Managing Unreasonable Conduct by Customers 21 January 2025
6 Code of Conduct Dispute Resolution 8 July 2025
7 Reportable Conduct 12 August 2025
8 Use of Surveillance by Third Parties on Council Property 11 November 2025
11 Public Open Space 14 October 2025
14 Fencing - Council Owned Land 13 February 2024
15 Vehicle Crossings 21 January 2025
20 Infrastructure Contributions 8 June 2021
23 Responsibilities of Council Representatives 18 April 2023
24 Councillor Expense Entitlements, Attendance at Conferences and Training 10 February 2026
34 Real Estate Advertising Signs 13 September 2022
36 Private Timber Reserves 9 September 2025
37 Vegetation Management 13 February 2024
43 Dog Management 9 September 2025
45 Information Management 9 August 2022
49 Media Communications 12 August 2025
56 Sport and Recreation Venues Pricing 14 June 2022
60 Asset Management 12 March 2024
62 Adhesion Orders 10 September 2024
66 Security for Incomplete Works in Subdivisions 9 May 2023
67 Personal Information Protection 10 February 2026
68 Writing Off Debts 9 August 2022
71 Investment of Surplus Council Funds 13 February 2024
72 Approval to Occupy Road Reserves 10 September 2024
76 Enabling Industrial Land Development 21 January 2025
77 Rates and Charges 13 August 2024
78 New and Gifted Assets 13 February 2024
79 Undocumented Domestic Building Works 13 February 2024
80 Management of Public Art 9 July 2024
81 Online Communication 12 December 2023
82 Community and Grants Sponsorship Fund 8 April 2025
83 Fraud and Corruption Control 11 November 2025
84 Gifts and Benefits 12 November 2024
86 Industrial Development Incentive 12 December 2023
87 Hadspen Urban Growth Area Development 21 January 2025
88 Related Party Disclosures 9 December 2025
89 Camping on Council Reserves 16 January 2024
90 Mobile Food Vehicles 12 December 2023
91 Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation 9 April 2024
92 Financial Hardship Assistance 13 August 2024
94 Facility Sponsorship and Advertising 11 February 2025
95 Indigenous Recognition 14 December 2021
96 Safeguarding Children and Young People 12 August 2025
97 Flying of Flags 9 April 2024
98 Council Meeting Administration 9 April 2024
99 Use of Body Worn Cameras 9 July 2024