Policies

Animals

Dog Policy - (PDF, 345KB)

Engagement

Significance and Engagement Policy - (PDF, 635KB)

Submissions Policy - (PDF, 118KB)

Finance and funding

Asset Management Policy - (PDF, 798KB)

Appointment and Remuneration of Directors for Council Controlled Organisations Policy - (PDF, 237KB)

Community Funding Investment Policy - (PDF, 310KB)

Development Contributions Policy

Funding Reserves and Self-Funding Accounts Policy - (PDF, 243KB)

Property Disposal Policy - (PDF, 1.1MB)

Rates Remission Policy - (PDF, 230KB)

Health and safety

Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Joint Committee Policy - (PDF, 214KB)

Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy - (PDF, 218KB)

Seismic Policy and Risk Reduction Framework for Council Buildings - (PDF, 845KB)

Smokefree Outdoor Spaces Policy - (PDF, 135KB)

Heritage and arts

Percent for Art Guidelines - (PDF, 233KB)

Information and Records Management Policy - (PDF, 226KB)

Wood First Policy - (PDF, 324KB)

Integrity, impartiality and audit

Conference Attendance for Elected Members Policy - (PDF, 109KB)

Elected Members Expenses and Allowances Policy - (PDF, 207KB)

Elected Members Membership of Other Entities Policy - (PDF, 102KB)

International relations

International Relations Policy - (PDF, 120KB)

Public spaces and facilities

Activities on Open Public Places Policy - (PDF, 371KB)

Administration of Reserves Policy - (PDF, 249KB)

Art in Public Places Policy - (PDF, 115KB)

Cemeteries and Crematorium Policy - (PDF, 254KB)

Lakes Structure Policy (under review) - (PDF, 230KB)

Leases, Concessions, Licences and Reserve Hire Policy - (PDF, 365KB)

Open Space Level of Service Policy - (PDF, 808KB)

Public Toilet Policy - (PDF, 340KB)

Reserve Structures Policy - (PDF, 237KB)

Sports Grounds and Facilities Policy - (PDF, 463KB)

Streets and parking

Parking Policy - (PDF, 354KB)

Parking Management Guidelines - (385KB)

Street Names Policy - (PDF, 215.9KB)

Trade and business

Class IV Gambling and TAB Venue Policy - (PDF, 352KB)

Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy - (PDF, 900KB)

Footpath Trading Zone Policy - (PDF, 797KB)

Local Alcohol Policy 2026 - (PDF, 479KB)

Local Alcohol Policy 2025 - (PDF, 298KB)

Local Alcohol Policy 2019 - (PDF, 585KB)

Local Approved Products Policy (Harmful Psychoactive Substances) - (PDF, 620KB)

Water

Metered Water Supply Policy - (PDF, 227KB)

Water Supplies Boundary Backflow Policy - (PDF, 483KB)