Council is responsible for determining the strategic direction of the Town. Section 2.7 of the Local Government Act 1995 provides that Council is to determine the Town's policies. Council policies reflect this strategic direction and guide the Town’s decision making processes.
All Council policies will be reviewed at three year intervals, or more frequently if required.
LV106 – Vehicle Access - Crossovers
LV107 – Pavement Materials
LV108 – Right Of Ways/Laneways
LV109 – Damage Bonds (Construction Sites)
LV110 – Road Way Kerbing
LV111 – Kerbside Street Numbers
LV115 – Private Property Maintenance
LV121– Keeping of More Than Two Dogs on a Property
LV125 – Footpaths
LV130 – Mike Balfe Heritage Maintenance Grants
LV131 – Precinct Parking Management
LV132 – Parking Permits
LV133 – Dogs in Public Places
LV134 – Memorial Plaque
LV135 – Grounds Subsidies for Local Sporting Clubs
LV136 - Tree Canopy
LG500 – Effective People Management
LG501 – Elimination of Violence, Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace
LG503 – Annual Budget Process Timetable
LG504 – Financial Reserve Accounts
LG505 – Sustainable Loan Funding
LG507 – Entertainment
LG508 – Accounting
LG509 - Purchasing
LG510 – Disposal Policy
LG511 – Investments
LG512 – Corporate Purchasing Cards
LG514 – Closed Circuit Television Systems and Body Worn Camera Footage
LG516 – Fees, Allowances and Expenses for Council Members
LG518 – Records Management
LG519 – Council Agenda Briefing Forums, Workshops and Briefing Sessions
LG522 – Freeman of the Town
LG523 – Executing of Documents
LG524 – Discretionary Community Consultation
LG526 – Asset Management
LG527 – Fleet Management Policy
LG528 – Gifts to Terminating Employees
LG530 – Bank Account
LG531 – Related Party Disclosures
LG532 – Financial Hardship Policy
LG533 – Complaints Management
LG534 – Risk Management
LG535 – Legislative Compliance
LG536 – Public Interest Disclosure
LG537 – Fraud Prevention
LG538 – Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer
LG539 – Council Member and CEO Attendance at Events
LG540 – Council Member Training and Continuing Professional Development
LG541 - Complaints Against Council Members, Committee Members and Candidates
LG542 - Council Members Media Policy
LG543 – Equal Opportunity
LG544 – Work Health and Safety Policy
LG545 - Livestreaming of Council Meetings
LG546 - Flag and Lighting Policy
Local Planning Policy 101 – TV Satellite Dishes
Local Planning Policy 104 – ‘Lakeway’ Design Guidelines
Local Planning Policy 117 – Front Fences
Local Planning Policy 123 – Retention of Residential Character
Local Planning Policy 124 - Heritage
Local Planning Policy 127 – Parking and End of Trip Facilities
Local Planning Policy 128 – NEP Design Guidelines
Local Planning Policy 129 – Residential Amenity
Local Planning Policy 202 – Town Centre Zone Signage
Local Planning Policy 205 – Public Parking
Local Planning Policy 206 – Child Care Centres
Local Planning Policy 207 - Public Art
Local Planning Policy 208 - Bay View Terrace Heritage Area
Local Planning Policy 209 - Claremont Crescent Heritage Area
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