Policies

The City’s Policies contain statements of strategic intent to guide the City’s operations and decision making. They have been aligned to the identified outcomes contained within the Strategic Plan.

The Schedule of Adopted Policies below is arranged according to those strategic goals and contains links to the relevant documents. The associated Management Practices and Delegations are cross-referenced on each document to facilitate ease of access.


Goal 1 - Customer Focus

Goal 2- Community Enrichment

Goal 3 - Environmental Management

Goal 4 - Infrastructure Management

Goal 5 - Organisational Effectiveness

Goal 6 - Financial Viability




Goal 1 - Customer Focus

To be a customer focussed organisation that promotes effective communication and encourages community participation

Number

Policy Title

Custodian

Reviewed
P103 Communication and Consultation CEO
 Mar 08
P104 Neighbour Consultation Jul 05
P140 Complaints CEO
 Mar 08


Goal 2 - Community Enrichment

To foster a sense of community and a prosperous business environment

Number

Policy Title

Custodian

Reviewed
P201

Public Art

 MCD
 Mar 05
P202

Funding Assistance

MCD
 Mar 05

P203

Community Awards

 MCD
 Mar 05

P204

Cultural Services and Activities

 MCD
 Mar 05

P205

Use of City Reserves and Facilities

 MCD
 Mar 08

P207

Disability Access

 MCD
 Mar 05

P208

Parking for People with Disabilities

 MEI
 Mar 05

P209

Advertising on Banner Poles

 DDCS
 Mar 05

P210

Honorary Freeman of the City

CEO
 Mar 08

P222

Support of Community and Sporting Groups

 MCD
 Mar 05

P245

Commemoration

 CEO
 Mar 08


Goal 3 - Environmental Management

To maintain and enhance the City’s unique natural and built environment

Number

Policy Title

Custodian

Reviewed

P301

Sustainable Procurement

 MPE
 Mar 08

P302

Energy Conservation

 MPE
 Mar 08

P303

Groundwater Management

 MPE
 Mar 05

P304

Chemical Use

 MPE
 Oct 05

P305

Tree Preservation Orders

MPE
 Oct 05

P306

Development of Council Owned Land

 CEO
 Mar 05

P308

Street Trees

 MPE
 Oct 05

P309

Grafitti Management

 MPE
 Mar 05

P310

Natural Areas

 MPE
 Oct 05

P311

Electricity Substations

 MEI
 Mar 05

P312

Shade Structures

 MPE
 Mar 08

P313

Alfresco Dining

 MRS
 May 09
P320 Sustainability Policy CEO Mar 08
P321 Ecologically Sustainable Building Design CEO Mar 08
P350 Residential Design Policy Manual (The whole manual with policies P350.1 -P351 included) DDCS Nov 08
P350.1 Sustainable Design DDCS Nov 08
P350.2 Residential Boundary Walls DDCS Nov 08
P350.3 Car Parking Access, Siting and Design DDCS Nov 08
P350.4 Additions to Exisitng Dwellings DDCS Nov 08
P350.5 Trees on Development Sites and Street Verges DDCS Nov 08
P350.6 Safety and Security DDCS Nov 08
P350.7 Fencing and Retaining Walls DDCS Nov 08
P350.8 Visual Privacy DDCS Nov 08
P350.9 Significant Views DDCS Nov 08
P350.10 Ancillary Accommodation DDCS Nov 08
P350.11 Aged or Dependent Persons' Dwellings DDCS Nov 08
P350.12 Single Bedroom Dwellings DDCS Nov 08
P350.13 Strata Titling of Dwellings Constructed prior to Town Planning Scheme No. 6 DDCS Nov 08
P350.14 Use or Closure of Rights-of-Way  DDCS Dec 08
P351 Precinct Based Policies (to be presented at a later date) DDCS Nov 08
P355 Consultation for Planning Proposals DDCS June 09

P370_T

General Design Guidelines for Residential Development

 MDS

P371

Design Advisory Consultants 

 MDS
 Mar 08

P372_T

Narrow Lot Design Guidelines

 MDS

P374

Land Reserved for Road Widening

 MDS
 Mar 05

P375_T

Development of Properties abutting River Way

 MDS

P379_T

Consulting Rooms in Areas Zoned Residential

 MDS

P380

Family Day Care and Child Day Care Centres

 MDS
 Mar 05

P382

Signs

 MDS
 Mar 05

P386_T

Building Setbacks Requiring Neighbour Consultation

 MDS

P390

Satellite Dishes

 MDS
 Mar 05

P393_T

TPS6 Transitional Provisions - Residential Density

 MDS
 Feb 00

P394

Telecommunications Infrastructure

 MDS
 Mar 05

P395_T

Toilets on Building Sites

 MDS

P396_T

Boundary Walls

 MDS
P398 'Applications for Planning Approval: Applicant's Responsibilities MDS  
P399 Final Clearance Requirements for Completed Buildings  MDS Feb 09


Goal 4 - Infrastructure Management

To effectively manage, maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure assets

Number

Policy Title

Custodian

Reviewed

P401

Paths - Provision & Construction

MEI
 Oct 05

P402

Cycling Infrastructure

 MEI
 Oct 05

P403

Crossovers

 MEI
 Oct 05

P404

Street Verges

 MEI
 Mar 08
P405 Asset Management DIS Jul 09

P406

Right-Of-Way (ROW) Maintenance and Development

 MEI
 Oct 05

P408

Subdivision Approval - Early Release from Conditions

 MDS
 Oct 05

P410

Microcell Transmitters

 MEI
 Oct 05

P411

House Numbers on Kerbs

 MDS
 Oct 05

P412

Road Rehabilitation Prioritisation

 MEI
 Oct 05

P413

Path Replacement

 MEI
 Oct 05

P414

Bus Shelter Provision and Replacement

 MEI
 Oct 05

P415

Stormwater Drainage Requirements for Proposed Buildings

 MEI
 Oct 05
P416 Traffic Management Warrants DIS
 Dec 05


Goal 5 - Organisational Effectiveness

To be a professional, effective and efficient organisation

Number

Policy Title

Custodian

Reviewed

P501

Use of Council Facilities

CEO
 Aug 08

P502

Community Advisory Groups

 CEO
 Mar 08

P503

Local Government Resource Sharing

CEO
 Mar 08

P504

Business Excellence Framework

 CEO
 Mar 08

P505

Equal Employment Opportunity

 MHR
 Mar 08

P506

Elimination of Harassment in the Workplace

 MHR
 Mar 08

P507

Employee Separations Payments

 MHR
 Mar 08

P508

Injured Workers Rehabilitation

 MHR
 Mar 08

P509

Occupational Safety and Health

 MHR
 Mar 08

P511

Member Entitlements

 CEO
 Mar 07
P512 Mayoral Portraits CEO Aug 07

P513

Travel

CEO
 Mar 06

P514

Delegates from Council

 CEO
 Mar 08

P515

Governance

 CEO
 Mar 08

P516  

Briefings, Forums and Workshop

 CEO
 Mar 08
P517 Audio Recording of Council Meetings CEO June 07

P518

Management of Corporate Records

 DFIS
 Mar 09

P519

Legal Representation

 CEO
 Oct 06

P520

Employee Recognition

 MHR
 Mar 08
P560 Motor Vehicles MHR Jul 09


Goal 6 - Financial Viability

To provide responsible and sustainable management of the City’s financial resources

Number

Policy Title

Custodian

Reviewed

P601

Strategic Financial Plan & Annual Budget Preparation

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P602

Appointment of Bank Signatories

DFIS
 Sep 08

P603

Investment of Surplus Funds

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P604

Use of Debt as a Funding Option

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P605

Purchasing & Invoice Approval

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P606

Continuous Financial Disclosure

 CEO
 Oct 06

P607

Tenders and Expressions of Interest

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P608

Dividend Policy - Collier Park Golf Course

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P609

Lease of City Owned Buildings

 CEO
 Sep 08

P610

Collier Park Village - Financial Arrangements

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P611

Collier Park Hostel - Financial Arrangements

 DFIS
 Sep 08

P612

Disposal of Surplus Materials

DFIS
 Sep 08
P613 Capitalisation of Fixed Assets DFIS Sep 08