Our policies, procedures, guidelines, codes and by-laws assist in decision-making for the day-to-day operations of Council.

You can also view these documents in person at our Mallala or Two Wells office. A copy may be obtained upon payment of a fee.

On this page: Policies, codes & procedures / By-Laws

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Policies, codes & procedures

A policy is a high-level statement of position to guide Council and administration decision-making, and is formally adopted by Council by formal resolution.

A code (of practice or conduct) sets out Council’s commitment to a set of rules or minimum standards to be accepted.

A procedure (also known as a guideline) sets out specific administration responsibilities and processes (who, what, when, why) required to implement a particular area of Council policy, and inform the community of how Council will generally conduct business. Procedures are normally noted by Council when the policy is adopted by formal resolution. In some cases, Council may adopt a procedure that impacts the community.

Council Members

Behavioural Management Policy for Council Members

Behavioural Standards for Council Members 159.9 KB (PDF File, 159.9 KB)

Code of Practice - Access to Council Meetings & Documents 153.3 KB (PDF File, 153.3 KB)

Code of Practice - Meeting Procedures 903.2 KB (PDF File, 903.2 KB)

Allowances & Benefits Policy for Council Members 284.6 KB (PDF File, 284.6 KB)

Communication Policy 229.3 KB (PDF File, 229.3 KB)

Council Members Information Technology Policy 426.2 KB (PDF File, 426.2 KB)

Information Management Policy 220.5 KB (PDF File, 220.5 KB)

Information Management Procedure for Council Members 227.2 KB (PDF File, 227.2 KB)

Training & Development Policy for Council Members 184.0 KB (PDF File, 184.0 KB)

Community events & volunteering

Citizenship Ceremony Policy 75.1 KB (PDF File, 75.1 KB)

Code of Conduct for Volunteers 156.0 KB (PDF File, 156.0 KB)

Event Permits 122.1 KB (PDF File, 122.1 KB)

Safe Environment for Children Policy 231.3 KB (PDF File, 231.3 KB)

Volunteer Management Policy 126.9 KB (PDF File, 126.9 KB)

Waiving Administrative & Development Application Fees for Community Groups Policy 389.9 KB (PDF File, 389.9 KB)

Working with Children Code of Conduct 195.6 KB (PDF File, 195.6 KB)

Corporate management & administration

Caretaker Policy 505.7 KB (PDF File, 505.7 KB)

Community Engagement Policy – Public Forums 193.3 KB (PDF File, 193.3 KB)

Community Requests, Complaints & Feedback Policy 250.1 KB (PDF File, 250.1 KB)

Request for Services Procedure 202.5 KB (PDF File, 202.5 KB)

Complaints & Feedback Procedure 255.0 KB (PDF File, 255.0 KB)

Internal Review of Decision Procedure 519.7 KB (PDF File, 519.7 KB)

Internal Review of Decision Application Form 306.6 KB (PDF File, 306.6 KB)

Emergency Management Policy 603.4 KB (PDF File, 603.4 KB)

Fraud, Corruption, Misconduct & Maladministration Prevention Policy 295.6 KB (PDF File, 295.6 KB)

Public Interest Disclosures

Public Interest Disclosure Procedure 583.8 KB (PDF File, 583.8 KB)

Information Management Policy 220.5 KB (PDF File, 220.5 KB)

Lease & License for Community Land & Building Policy 490.4 KB (PDF File, 490.4 KB)

Media Policy 140.5 KB (PDF File, 140.5 KB)

Public Consultation Policy 156.5 KB (PDF File, 156.5 KB)

Risk Management Policy 619.6 KB (PDF File, 619.6 KB)

Short Stay Accommodation Policy 838.9 KB (PDF File, 838.9 KB)

Social Media Policy 178.9 KB (PDF File, 178.9 KB)

Social Media Community Guidelines

Development, planning & regulatory

Enforcement Policy 422.7 KB (PDF File, 422.7 KB)

Legacy Development Applications Policy 135.4 KB (PDF File, 135.4 KB)

Mobile Food Vendor Policy 178.2 KB (PDF File, 178.2 KB)

Order Making Policy 438.5 KB (PDF File, 438.5 KB)

Finance

Budget Management Policy 161.0 KB (PDF File, 161.0 KB)

Cemeteries Policy 203.1 KB (PDF File, 203.1 KB)

Council Vehicle Policy 332.1 KB (PDF File, 332.1 KB)

Credit Card Policy 212.4 KB (PDF File, 212.4 KB)

Disposal of Land & Other Assets Policy 217.1 KB (PDF File, 217.1 KB)

Fixed Assets Accounting Policy 448.7 KB (PDF File, 448.7 KB)

Funding Policy 202.8 KB (PDF File, 202.8 KB)

Internal Financial Controls Policy 487.5 KB (PDF File, 487.5 KB)

Land Under Roads Policy 182.3 KB (PDF File, 182.3 KB)

Procurement Policy 332.1 KB (PDF File, 332.1 KB)

Prudential Management Policy 515.0 KB (PDF File, 515.0 KB)

Rates Arrears & Debtor Management Policy 402.5 KB (PDF File, 402.5 KB)

Rating Policy 330.2 KB (PDF File, 330.2 KB)

Treasury Management Policy 125.1 KB (PDF File, 125.1 KB)

Infrastructure, environment & waste

Asset Management Policy 128.0 KB (PDF File, 128.0 KB)

Borrow Pits Policy 409.0 KB (PDF File, 409.0 KB)

Community Wastewater Management System Policy 322.3 KB (PDF File, 322.3 KB)

CWMS Customer Service Charter Policy 741.9 KB (PDF File, 741.9 KB)

Light Fleet, Plant & Heavy Vehicles Replacement Policy 350.2 KB (PDF File, 350.2 KB)

Private Works Policy 165.9 KB (PDF File, 165.9 KB)

Reserve Development Policy 149.5 KB (PDF File, 149.5 KB)

Resident Contribution to Road Sealing Policy 93.7 KB (PDF File, 93.7 KB)

Road & Public Places Naming Policy 197.9 KB (PDF File, 197.9 KB)

Rural Property Addressing Policy 187.3 KB (PDF File, 187.3 KB)

Vegetation Management Policy 171.6 KB (PDF File, 171.6 KB)

Vehicle Crossover Policy 96.8 KB (PDF File, 96.8 KB)

Verge Landscaping & Maintenance Guidelines 438.8 KB (PDF File, 438.8 KB)

Waste & Recycling Services Policy 154.1 KB (PDF File, 154.1 KB)

Water & Sewerage Services Hardship Policy 375.6 KB (PDF File, 375.6 KB)

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By-Laws

A by-law is a local law that Council, under section 246 of the Local Government Act, can create to have powers to respond to community needs and address matters which are not addressed under any other act. We have 5 by-laws:

1. Permits and Penalties By-Law 2019 1.6 MB (PDF File, 1.6 MB)

2. Local Government Land By-Law 2019 3.4 MB (PDF File, 3.4 MB)

3. Roads By-Law 2019 1.1 MB (PDF File, 1.1 MB)

4. Dogs By-Law 2019 1.7 MB (PDF File, 1.7 MB)

5. Moveable Signs By-Law 2019 1.7 MB (PDF File, 1.7 MB)

Last updated 30 August 2024