Your Council
Section 3A of the Victorian Local Government Act 1989 provides that the purpose of Local Government is to provide a system under which Councils perform the functions and exercise the powers conferred by or under the Local Government Act and any other Act for the peace, order and good government of their municipal districts.
Our Corporate Symbol
The graphic symbolises the unification of the five former Local Government Councils to create East Gippsland Shire Council:
- City of Bairnsdale
- Shire of Bairnsdale
- Shire of Omeo
- Shire of Orbost
- Shire of Tambo
It visually describes the unique natural features of the region including the mountains, waterways and vegetation and symbolises the future growth and development of the area.
It is a dynamic, unique and powerful mark that is readily identified as belonging to East Gippsland.
Its colours of blue, green and yellow are fresh, bright and clear, in keeping with the pristine nature of the Shire.
Local Government Act 1989
The Local Government Act 1989 sets out the legislative framework that requires Councils to be accountable to their local communities in the performance of functions, the exercise of powers and the use of resources.
Processes of Municipal Government
The manner in which Council conducts its formal meetings and applies its Common Seal are prescribed by Local Law No. 1 and Local Law No. 2 respectively.
Local Law No. 1
Local Law No. 1 - East Gippsland Shire Council Processes of Municipal Government (Procedures for Meetings) - PDF 163 Kb
Summary of Local Law No. 1 - East Gippsland Shire Council Processes of Municipal Government (Procedures for Meetings) - PDF 46 Kb
Local Law No. 2
Local Law No. 2- East Gippsland Shire Council Processes of Municipal Government (Common Seal) - PDF 13 Kb