The Policy will assist ratepayers who are having problems paying their rates by providing a clear understanding of the options and assistance available to those who are experiencing hardship. The Policy ensures ratepayers are treated fairly and without discrimination by providing a framework to ensure a consistent approach to supporting ratepayers who are experiencing hardship.

The purpose of the Internal Resolution Procedure (Procedure) is to provide a structured approach for handling alleged breaches of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct, encouraging respectful and constructive resolution of disputes to maintain effective working relationships and minimise disruption to Council operations.

This policy provides a framework to ensure that Council optimises its return on investment of surplus funds, while minimising the exposure to risk of public revenue.

This Policy outlines the principles to be applied to leasing and licencing.

This policy is designed to guide the placement and construction of private jetties within the Paynesville Canals, allowing for equitable and safe private jetty construction within Paynesville Canals, while ensuring the waterway access through the canals is always navigable.

This Planning Delegations Policy underpins the planning permit application process and Instruments of Delegation adopted by Council from time to time. The policy is to be referred to when exercising the power conferred by the Instrument of Delegation. Designated delegates will perform the powers, discretions, functions or authorities in line with the policy and guidelines.

Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy.

The purpose of this policy is to outline the East Gippsland Shire Council’s (Council) commitment to protecting an individual’s right to privacy and maintaining a culture that respects that right.

Compliance with this policy will ensure that private planning scheme amendments do not create a financial burden on the shire's residents and ratepayers.

The East Gippsland Shire Council 2023 Procurement Policy has been updated to include all transitional arrangements in relation to Procurement for the Local Government Act 2020. Council is committed to the effective procurement of goods, services and works in a manner that will meet its corporate goals, objectives and legislative requirements under the Act The policy provides a framework to ensure Council’s procurement procedures and processes conform to section 186 of the Act and a competitive process is conducted prior to the purchase of any goods and services or carrying out of works.

Council is committed to ensuring transparency and accountability in the workings of Council and compliance with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012. This Policy and Procedure facilitate the making of disclosures regarding improper conduct by public officers and public bodies and supports the making of disclosures that reveal corrupt conduct, conduct involving a substantial mismanagement of public resources, or conduct involving a substantial risk to public health and safety or the environment.

Section 57 of the Local Government Act 2020 requires the Council to adopt and maintain a Public Transparency Policy. The governance principles in the Local Government Act 2020 require Council decisions, actions and information to be open and accountability to the community. The Public Transparency Policy describes the type of Council information that is publicly available and how the community can access the information.

This policy establishes the foundation for a consistent, proactive and measurable approach to effective risk management across Council's assets, operations and strategies. Implementation of this policy will encourage the identification and treatment of potential risks and facilitate the safe and effective delivery of council objectives.

This policy aims to ensure that the sale of Council owned land is subject to a fair and transparent process in accordance with this policy and relevant legislation.

Outlines a commitment to ongoing service reviews to ensure that each service is aligned to Council's Community Vision, Council Plan, the Local Government Act 2020, other legislative requirements and relevant strategic documents.

We provide a safe space for discussions on upcoming events, projects, ideas, questions and feedback. We value diverse perspectives that enrich our community. Feel free to share your thoughts, as constructive criticism and open conversations are encouraged. Together, let's make our social media pages positive and informative spaces for all.

Council is committed to the improvement of infrastructure and services to the community, and this policy is designed to assist council and members of the community in providing 'special benefit' infrastructure such as roads, kerb and channel, drainage, footpaths, bridges and relocation of services.

East Gippsland Shire Council aims to ensure that waste services are delivered in a fair, equitable and effective manner. This policy and procedure set out objectives and actions to ensure that council's legal and strategic requirements are maintained.