Council Policies

This policy provides the basis for the equitable allocation of resources to eligible Committees of Management over recreation and community facilities.

This policy provides the strategic direction to manage Council’s existing and future physical assets efficiently and effectively.

Section 54 of the Local Government Act 2020 requires Council to adopt an Audit and Risk Committee Charter. The Audit and Risk Committee Charter outlines the functions and responsibilities of the Audit and Risk Committee is assisting the Council fulfil its oversight and corporate governance responsibilities. The Charter provides for the structure and operation of the Committee.

Under the Local Government Act 1989 Council is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (section 94(1)). This policy has been developed to support the requirements of the Act through the establishment of an advisory committee known as the Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Committee. The Committee will assist Council to fulfil its responsibilities relating to CEO employment, performance and remuneration matters.

The East Gippsland Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee will provide advice, guidance and recommendations to East Gippsland Shire Council on matters that affect the agriculture sector in East Gippsland and its communities.

This policy provides guidance to Council Staff in relation to its civic leadership and recognition role.

We have a principles-based Community Engagement Policy outlining our commitment to informed, representative and supported engagement and outcomes with our community. The policy aims to outline how the community can have a voice in influencing Council decisions; identify our intention to act on community input; increase transparency of the decisions that impact the community; build the community’s trust in Council’s decision-making process; and contribute to better outcomes for the community.

The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework that supports how council will respond to complaints within the limits of its resources while ensuring consistent, efficient and effective complaint management.

Council is responsible for enforcing the provisions of a wide range of legislation providing for the safety, health and amenity of the community generally.

The Councillor Gift Policy, required under section 138 of the Local Government Act 2020, outlines the East Gippsland Shire Council’s position on Councillors responding to offers of gifts, benefits and hospitality and providing gifts, benefits and hospitality. The policy supports Councillors and Council to avoid conflicts of interest and maintain high levels of integrity and public trust.

Section 41 of the Local Government Act 2020 requires Council to adopt and maintain a policy in relation to the reimbursement of expenses for Councillors and members of delegated committees. This policy outlines the allowances for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillors and the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the performance of official duties and support to assist Councillors to perform their official duties.

To provide a framework for the consistent management and administration of appointment, review, reporting and support arrangements in relation to Council representation on external organisations and internal boards/committees and other entities.

This policy establishes the framework that supports how EGSC will respond to customer contacts within the limits of Council resources.

This policy outlines Council's approach to administering and enforcing the East Gippsland Planning Scheme and responding to planning compliance matters.

This policy outlines Council's approach to administering and enforcing the East Gippsland Planning Scheme and responding to planning compliance matters.

The East Gippsland Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee will provide advice, guidance and recommendations to East Gippsland Shire Council on matters that affect the agriculture sector in East Gippsland and its communities.

The Terms of Reference provides the Disability Advisory Committee with a framework to maximise their contribution to access and inclusion solutions within Council.

These Terms of Reference establish the guiding principles for the operation of the East Gippsland Shire Livestock Exchange Consultative Committee together with its structure, objectives and reporting protocols.

This document sets out the structure and Terms of Reference to guide the East Gippsland Shire Council Marina Consultative Committee.

The Election Period Policy provides a framework for decisions prohibited by the Council during the Election Period in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act), and the procedures to be applied by Council during the Election Period. These provisions are intended to assist Councillors and officers to continue to conduct ordinary matters of administration that need to be addressed in the lead up to an election, while maintaining public confidence in an unbiased election process.

The Fair Access Policy seeks to address known barriers experienced by women and girls in accessing and using community sports infrastructure. The Policy aims to progressively build capacity and capabilities of East Gippsland Shire Council in the identification, and elimination of systemic causes of gender inequality in community sports and active recreation.

This policy and supporting procedure provides a framework for the sustainable use and management of our roads, road related areas and public spaces. This policy facilitates footpath trade which does not obstruct pedestrian access or create an unsafe or unsightly environment.

Council promotes a culture where all fraudulent and corrupt activities once noticed or legitimately suspected are reported, investigated and resolved in a timely and fair manner. We actively encourage any person to report suspected incidents of fraud and corruption affecting our organisation.

The Gender Equality Action Plan (GEAP) delivers positive action towards achieving workplace gender equality and considers and addresses the outcomes from the baseline Workplace Gender Audit (WGA) completed by Council in 2021.

The process for conducting Council meetings is guided by Governance Rules. The Governance Rules provide for Council to consider and make decisions on any matter fairly and on the merits and enable a person whose rights are directly affected by a decision to have their views heard and interest considered in the process. The Governance Rules apply to Council meetings and meetings of delegated committees and community asset committees.