Governance Plan

Governance means always applying the principles of fairness, equity, transparency and prudence. Good governance means that the structures, activities and operations of the Council are conducted in accordance with principles of legal compliance, probity, transparency, accountability, and with respect for residents, for people within the organisation and for other stakeholders.

The Governance Plan contains all relevant policies that have been adopted by Council:

• Model Code of Conduct and Procedures (601.3KB)
• Code of Meeting Practice (264.4KB)
• Delegations to the General Manager, Mayor and Committees (709KB)
• Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor and Councillors (920KB)
• Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to General Manager (462.9KB)
• Statement of Business Ethics (95.1KB)
• Statement of Values (45.9KB)
• Complaints Management Policy (125.6KB)
• Public Interest Disclosures Policy (612.5KB)
• Sponsorship Policy (409.8KB)
• Internet, Email and Mobile Computing Policy (167.2KB)
• Privacy Management Plan (2.9MB)
• Records and Information Management (89.8KB)
• Access to Information Policy (412.5KB)
• Guarantee of Service (90.4KB)
• Lobbying Local Government Councillors (222.3KB)
• Anti-Discrimination Board Guidelines for Elected Members and Manager of Local Councils (817.4KB)
• Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Conduct Policy (201.9KB)
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan 2022 – 2026 (283KB)