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Policies

The Council's policies enhance its strategic directions and provide guidance to both the organisation and the community.

Policies, Codes of Practice and Codes of Conduct are fundamental components of a Council’s good governance framework.

Policies set directions, guide decision making and inform the community about how the Council will normally respond and act to various issues.

When a decision is made in accordance with a Council policy or code, both the decision-maker and the community can be assured that the decision reflects the Council’s overall aims and principles of action. Accordingly, policies and codes can be used in many contexts to:

reflect the key issues and responsibilities facing a Council
provide a policy context and framework for developing more detailed objectives and management systems
guide staff and ensure consistency in delegated and day-to-day decision-making
clearly inform the community of a Council’s response to various issues.

On-Street Parking Guidelines

Note: Originally adopted by the Council as the On-Street Parking Policy, the Policy was changed to a Guidelines document by resolution of the Council at its meeting held on 4 August 2026, as it reflects the Council’s Policy position with respect to the management of on-street parking but also includes guiding information about how the Council will assess the prioritisation of parking in different precincts.