Council Policies
Council Policies are a concise statement of strategic objectives or principles that give effect to the Local Government's obligations or objectives, minimise risk, guide subsequent decisions and actions, and ensure that the Local Government's community is served in an open, accountable, consistent and sustainable manner.
Purpose of Policies
Legislation provides for policies to be determined by Council, and for the CEO to manage the day to day operations of the local government. Policies should provide a written reference to clearly link the higher-level directions set by the Council and the operational considerations which the CEO will employ to cause council decisions to be implemented.
Policies should provide guidance to articulate the strategic direction of Council and set out the position of the local government to follow at an operational level (e.g. we shall, we shall not), particularly where legislation does not provide such guidance. They are not necessarily intended to provide direction on how different functions are to be executed, except where legislation requires it.
The CEO/administration will interpret the policies and strategic direction set by Council to formulate operational processes and procedures. These processes and procedures should detail the tasks and requirements which must be accomplished, as well as specific actions to be performed by staff. They are essentially a set of business rules intended to communicate expected standards to staff from the CEO, to achieve the strategic direction of Council.
Policy Manual
Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku Policy Manual
Governance Policies
Approvals Short Notice
Attendance at Events
Citizenship Ceremony Dress Code
Committees
Communication - Elected Members and Stagg
Community Engagement
Council Election Caretaker Period
Council Forums
Disturbance at Council Meetings - Compliant Procedure
Dwelling Smoke Detectors
Elected Member Ongoing Professional Development
External Complaints
Fraud Control
Information Technology Systems and Internet Usage
Internal Control
Legal Representation - Costs Indemnification
Legislative Compliance
Managing Public Question Time
Records Management
Risk Management
Shire Logo
Use of Common Seal
Finance Policies
Asset Management
Borrowing Management
Cash Reserves
Corporate Credit Cards
Fees and Charges
Financial Governance
Financial Hardship (Rates Relief)
Investment
Long-Term Financial Planning
Panels of Pre-Qualified Suppliers
Purchasing
Rating
Rating Exemption
Human Resources Policies
Appointment of Acting CEO
Drug and Alcohol
Employee Gratuity Payments
Expenses
Occupational Health and Safety