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The Art Gallery Collection Policy has been developed to policy to provide guidelines for the management and acquisition for the Gippsland Art Gallery permanent collection.
The Wellington Shire Council Art in Public Places Policy has been developed to assist in the achievement of the objectives of Wellington 2030 and the Arts and Culture Strategy.
This policy is provided to give direction for the effective management of Wellington Shire Council infrastructure assets. The policy shall ensure that delivery of infrastructure services is in a structured and sustainable manner that recognises community expectations of time, quality, and value of money. Stewardship of infrastructure is a core Council function.
Authorised Officers are employees appointed by Council or the CEO for purposes of administration and enforcement of any Act, regulation or local law which relates to the functions and powers of Council in accordance with section 224 of the Local Government Act 1989 or other legislation.
This policy provides guidance relating to the management of bank guarantees for loans for community organisations, whilst limiting Council’s exposure to potential loss. Council’s ability to borrow for its own purposes such as to fund the capital works program may be limited by any outstanding Bank Guarantees.
This policy provides guidance for the management of building over easements, sheds on vacant land, the construction of fences on street alignments and the procedure for building complaints where a private building surveyor has been appointed.
This policy provides guidance to Council and the public on the installation, use and management of electronic surveillance technology at council managed facilities and places. This Policy also ensures Council meets legislative and regulative requirements surrounding all forms of electronic surveillance.
The CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy is made in accordance with section 45 of the Local Government Act 2020 and provides for the recruitment and appointment of the Chief Executive ensuring that the recruitment decision is based on merit, supports transparency in the recruitment process and regard is had to gender equity, diversity and inclusiveness.
This policy provides guidance for the management of vehicle parking in off-street car parks and the enforcement of parking restrictions in privately owned car parks.
This policy is provided to ensure a uniform and acceptable standard of construction of cattle underpasses that allow for the daily movement of cattle beneath Wellington Shire Council (local) roads and it establishes responsibility for the on-going maintenance of the facility. This policy applies only to those roads listed in Wellington Shire Council’s Register of Public Roads.
The Child Safety Policy aims to ensure that members of the public, children and young people, staff and volunteers are aware of Council’s commitment to being a Child Safe organisation, and are aware of their rights and responsibilities. It provides a strategic overview and operational guidance to keep children safe and outlines procedures, practices and responsibilities that support this.
The objective of this Policy is to provide the framework for expressing and delivering Council’s commitment to the integration of sustainability and climate change principles and practices in its service delivery, operations and community support and advocacy, in line with legislative directions, Wellington 2020 and the Council Plan.
This policy establishes a framework for the guidance of Council in relation to the appointment, roles and responsibilities of committees, circumstances and purposes associated with the establishment and operation of committees and the enabling mechanism/s (legal basis), which are necessary and appropriate for the establishment and operation of committees in various circumstances.
This policy provides for the management of the Community Assistance Grants Scheme inclusive of the Quick Response Grant Scheme and Australia Day Grant.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the expectations on Wellington Shire Council staff in conducting effective community engagement during council planning, decision making and management of projects.
This policy is designed to ensure that any concerns are treated seriously and are addressed promptly, fairly and equitably. This policy is implemented using the Complaint Handling Framework.
This policy has been developed to provide information and guidance to Councillors, employees and committee members in the identification, disclosure and management of conflict of interest (i.e. actual, perceived or potential) when carrying out their Council duties.
This policy intends to establish clear expectations for the reimbursement of expenses for both Councillors and members of Delegated Committees; and resources and support that are necessary for Councillors, to enable the effective performance of their Council duties and functions.
Council Provision of Recreation/Community Facilities Policy
Date approved:
Dec 19, 2023
Wellington Shire Council recognises that facilities enable social inclusion, leisure and recreation opportunities and that the delivery of services impacts on the quality of life enjoyed by residents and visitors to the region. For this reason Council may support recreation/cultural/community facilities where Council owns or controls the land, Council owns or controls other assets on the land, in cases where it has specific legal agreements, facilities are under control of Committee of Management appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Crown Land Reserves Act 1958 or it can be demonstrated that there is a significant community use and value from a site that is owned by the community or privately.
This policy is intended to provide a framework for the continued development of a strong customer service ethos within the Wellington Shire Council. It believes that excellent customer service involves sharing knowledge and information in an appropriate and timely manner. Wellington Shire Council acknowledges that customer service is a key priority and a core value of the organisation, recognising that it impacts on every element of the organisation and that it is the responsibility of all staff. This policy applies to all Council staff, Councillors, volunteers, and contactors.
Debt Collection and Interest Charging - Rates, Charges and Fire Services Property Levy
Date approved:
Dec 19, 2023
This policy provides guidance relating to how Council raises and collects annual rates and charges as determined by the Local Government Act 1989 which continues alongside the Local Government Act 2020.
As a part of the pre-employment screening process, Council employees are required to disclose known declarable associations, or associations they reasonably suspect to be declarable. This includes any association with persons, a group, event or organisation that is declarable under this policy.
This policy provides guidance in relation to how Council applies delegations of power to its staff in appropriately carrying out their duties in line with legislative requirements.
The purpose of this policy is to outline the continuation of the ordinary business of Wellington Shire Council throughout the election period in a responsible and transparent manner, in accordance with statutory requirements and best practice.
This policy outlines Wellington Shire Council’s position on Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) and the decision-making framework to assist with Council’s response to EGM’s application within the municipality. This policy builds on the previous Responsible Gaming Policy 2015.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Wellington Shire Council effectively maintains a culture of commitment to equal opportunity and the prevention of unlawful discrimination and other inappropriate workplace behaviour.
The Fair Access Policy seeks to address known barriers experienced by women and girls in accessing and using community and sporting infrastructure. The Policy aims to progressively build capacity and capabilities of Wellington Shire Council in the identification, and elimination of systemic causes of gender inequality in policy, programs, communications, and delivery of services in relation to community sports infrastructure.
This policy aims to ensure compliance with Wellington Shire Council’s obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and promotes a consistent approach to the handling of applications under that Act. The policy applies to all Councillors, Council employees, volunteers, contractors, consultants and volunteers.
Funding and Procurement of Public Infrastructure Works Policy
Date approved:
May 16, 2023
This Policy provides for a consistent, orderly and equitable approach to the funding and procurement of Public Infrastructure Works required to facilitate desired urban growth outcomes. It also aims to better facilitate a diversity of residential and employment land release across the municipality to achieve the strategic growth directions identified in the 2021-2025 Council Plan.
This policy provides guidance relating to how Council to adheres to the fundamental human rights of all people, including employees, Councillors, contractors, customers and volunteers when making decisions, creating local laws, setting polices and providing services.
This policy provides guidance for Council's infringement review system which embeds the fair and equitable treatment of all customers into its procedures and to ensure flexibility in its decision making.
To provide a framework for the reporting of corrupt activity at Wellington Shire Council in accordance with the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission Act 2011.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe work environment, and protecting the health, safety and welfare of staff, labour hire personnel, volunteers, contractors, customers, associated authorities and visitors and all other persons whose health or safety could be at risk through our work.
This policy is provided to give direction for the naming of localities, roads and other features that are owned or maintained by Wellington Shire Council, or where Wellington Shire Council has been asked to become involved in naming a feature; ensuring that naming is consistent with community expectations, Council strategies and policies, relevant legislation and the Naming rules for places in Victoria, where applicable and providing a framework for managing requests for plaques and memorials that are to be located within Wellington Shire public space whilst protecting the intended purpose, environmental values and aesthetic appearance of Council public space.
To assist Council in meeting the legislated requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (‘the Act’) and to establish policy for the responsible management of personal information held and collected by Wellington Shire Council.
This policy is a resource for disclosers and potential disclosers; whether an internal Council member, staff, or an external member of the public. This policy provides the procedure for any individual to make a disclosure, receive the protections available under the PID Act, and sets out how the discloser and their disclosure may be managed and handled by the Council.
This policy provides guidance for the community in the appropriate design, approval, placement, maintenance and removal of memorial items on Council owned or managed public open space. It applies to seats, picnic tables, shelters, trees, garden beds, plaques on rocks, paths, and other associated infrastructure.
The Public Transparency Policy is a requirement of section 57 of the Local Government Act 2020 (‘the Act’) and has been developed to ensure Wellington Shire Council applies the public transparency principles in the Act. This policy specifies what Council information is publicly and freely available to the community.
This policy aims to incentivise and support responsible land holders who manage a portion or the whole of their land in a manner that preserves, restores, or protects the natural environment through the entering into of a formal conservation agreement.
This policy explains Wellington Shire Council’s disposal management program and outlines Council’s process of retaining, transferring or destroying records in accordance with the Public Records Act 1973..
To establish policy and recordkeeping framework outlining accountabilities and responsibilities for the creation, receipt, capture, protection, control, management and disposal of Wellington Shire Council’s records in accordance with legislative requirements. The policy also specifies the potential consequences of non-compliance and, or breaches.
Rental and Leasing of Council Owned Properties Policy
Date approved:
Dec 19, 2023
This policy provides guidance for the rental and leasing of Council owned and/or controlled property and to establish a policy for the management of property agreements, leases, licences and user agreements for Council owned and/or controlled property.
The policy is to establish a framework for the installation, construction and placement of roadside fatality memorials on roads for which Wellington Shire Council is the Coordinating Authority. It follows from the VicRoads Roadside Memorial Policy 2015, which covers Roadside Memorials on roads for which VicRoads / Regional Roads Victoria is the Coordinating Authority.
This policy aims to provide guidance to applicants in the design of development proposals to ensure that significant trees/remnant vegetation is assessed and incorporated into development design.
This policy provides understanding and guidance for the appropriate use of social media platforms and tools by Councillors, Council staff, Council volunteers and contractors for the purpose of conducting Council business.
Special Charge Schemes - Roads, Street and Drainage Development Policy
Date approved:
Dec 19, 2023
This policy provides guidance to facilitate the development of road, street and drainage infrastructure, policy has been established for the management of special charge schemes as follows.
This policy is provided to give direction for property owners, developers and contractors in the development of land for residential, commercial, industrial and other purposes. It provides an authoritative base on which to plan and develop the necessary infrastructure to service newly created properties.
This policy provides a framework of reference in relation to the management of trees in urban areas throughout the Shire generally, with particular reference to the planting of new trees, maintenance of existing trees, removal of existing trees, conflict with other infrastructure, heritage trees, risk management and remnant native trees.
This policy provides guidance in relation to the description of the properties to which a garbage service is provided as per the Council declared areas defined in the Waste Collection Maps.
This policy provides guidance for supporting and recognising the importance of the forest and wood products industry to both Wellington and the broader Gippsland region and Council's commitment to job retention and creation is supporting significant local industry in order to secure jobs.