Policies

Council Policies 

 

(Local Planning Policies can be found here)

Documents for Policies
TitleDocument Date
AP001 - Customer Service CharterAugust 7, 2024
AP002 - Facility ClosureAugust 7, 2024
AP003 - Records ManagementJune 27, 2025
AP004 - Information Communication TechnologyAugust 7, 2024
AP006 - Letting of Residential Council PropertyAugust 7, 2024
AP007 - Asset ManagementAugust 7, 2024
AP008 - Council ChambersAugust 7, 2024
AP009 - Annual Christmas FunctionAugust 7, 2024
AP010 - Notification of Change of AddressAugust 7, 2024
AP011 - Asset DisposalAugust 7, 2024
CGP001 - Code of ConductJuly 2, 2025
CGP003 - Elected Members and CEO Public StatementsMarch 1, 2024
CGP004 - Elected Member Continuing Professional DevelopmentAugust 7, 2024
CGP005 - Elected Member and Employee RecognitionAugust 30, 2023
CGP006 - Attendance at Events and FunctionsAugust 7, 2024
CGP007 - Honorary Freeman of the ShireAugust 7, 2024
CGP008 - ComplaintsAugust 7, 2024
CGP009 - Related Party DisclosureAugust 7, 2024
CGP010 - Public Interest DisclosureAugust 7, 2024
CGP011 - Freedom of InformationAugust 7, 2024
CGP012 - Fraud, Corruption and Misconduct PreventionAugust 7, 2024
CGP013 - Risk ManagementJuly 2, 2025
CGP015 - Contracted Workers Risk and InsuranceJuly 2, 2025
CGP016 – LegislativeJuly 2, 2025
CGP017 - Legal Advice and RepresentationAugust 7, 2024
CGP018 - Temporary Employment or Appointment of a Chief Executive OfficerAugust 30, 2023
CGP019 - Application of the Shire of Waroona Common SealAugust 7, 2024
CGP020 - Use of Council VehiclesAugust 7, 2024
CGP021 - BereavementAugust 7, 2024
CGP022 - Social MediaJanuary 18, 2024
CGP023 - Code of Conduct Behaviour Complaints ManagementAugust 7, 2024
CGP024 - Advisory and Working GroupsSeptember 6, 2024
CGP025 - Enforcement and Compliance Complaints PolicySeptember 6, 2024
CGP026 - Dog Prohibited Areas, Dog Exercise Areas, and Rural Leashing AreasJune 7, 2024
CGP027 - Child Safe AwarenessNovember 1, 2023
CGP028 – Habitual and Vexatious ComplainantsJanuary 24, 2024
CGP029 - Policy Development & ReviewJune 7, 2024
CGP030 - Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)August 29, 2024
CMP001 - Waroona Visitor Centre Volunteer AccessMarch 14, 2025
CP001 - Community EngagementJune 4, 2025
CP002 - Civic ReceptionsJune 4, 2025
CP003 - Citizenship CeremoniesJuly 2, 2025
CP004 - Australia Day AwardsJune 4, 2025
CP005 - Donations, Sponsorships and WaiversMarch 31, 2025
CP006 - Alcoa Waroona Micro GrantsJune 25, 2021
CP007 - Low Interest Capital LoansJune 25, 2021
CP008 - Leasing Council Property and LandJune 25, 2021
CP009 - Hiring Council Facilities, Reserves and EquipmentJuly 2, 2025
CP011 - Waroona Public Library (Lost Books)July 2, 2025
CP014 - Council Facility Operating HoursMarch 31, 2025
CP015 – Smoking in Council Buildings and VehiclesJuly 2, 2025
CP016 – Skydiving Displays and Helicopter LandingsJuly 2, 2025
CP017 - Special Local Authority Vehicle Number PlatesJuly 2, 2025
CP018 - Emergency ManagementJune 25, 2021
CP019 - Volunteer Bush Fire BrigadesJune 25, 2021
CP020 - Volunteer Ranger Liaison OfficersJune 25, 2021
CPG014 – Work Health and SafetyJuly 2, 2025
ELP001 - Elected Members Fees, Allowances and ReimbursementsJune 4, 2025
EMP001 - DFES Policies, Directives, Standard Operating Procedures, and Standard Administrative ProceduresJuly 9, 2025
EMP002 - CateringJuly 9, 2025
EMP003 - Turn Out RotationJuly 9, 2025
EMP004 - Fatigue ManagementJuly 9, 2025
EP001 - Pesticide UseMay 7, 2024
ETP001 - Waroona Visitor CentreJuly 11, 2025
FP001 - Purchasing and ProcurementAugust 7, 2024
FP002 - Regional Price PreferenceAugust 7, 2024
FP003 - Purchase Orders AuthorityJuly 2, 2025
FP004 - Corporate Purchasing & Credit CardsMarch 31, 2025
FP005 - Electronic Fund Transfers and ChequesAugust 7, 2024
FP006 - Timely Payment of Creditor AccountsAugust 7, 2024
FP007 - Direct Debit ArrangementsAugust 7, 2024
FP008 - Low Interest Capital LoansAugust 7, 2024
FP009 - Cash FloatsAugust 7, 2024
FP010 - Cash ReservesAugust 7, 2024
FP011 - Investment of FundsAugust 7, 2024
FP012 - Borrowing - Debt ManagementAugust 7, 2024
FP013 - Overdraft FacilityAugust 7, 2024
FP014 - Financial HardshipAugust 30, 2023
FP015 - Recovery of RatesAugust 7, 2024
FP016 - Rates - Concessions on Commercial Farming Properties Occupied by Pensioners and SeniorsAugust 7, 2024
FP017 - Interim RatingJune 25, 2021
FP018 - Rates Instalment Plan - Reviewed with changesAugust 7, 2024
FP019 - Rates Recovery Incentive PrizeAugust 7, 2024
FP020 - Rating ProvisionsAugust 7, 2024
FP021 - Dividing Fences - Financial ContributionAugust 7, 2024
FP022 - Budget PreparationAugust 7, 2024
FP023 - Revenue and Expenses Disclosure by Nature and TypeAugust 7, 2024
FP024 - Valuation of Non-Current AssetsAugust 7, 2024
FP025 - Depreciation of Non-Current AssetsAugust 30, 2023
FP026 - Review of Fees and ChargesAugust 7, 2024
FP027 - Taxation DocumentsAugust 7, 2024
FP028 - Materiality VariancesAugust 7, 2024
FP029 - Asset Capitalisation ThresholdAugust 7, 2024
FP030 - Operating Surplus RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP031 - Current RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP032 - Debt Service Coverage RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP033 - Own Source Coverage RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP034 - Asset Sustainability RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP035 - Asset Consumption RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP036 - Asset Renewal Funding RatioAugust 7, 2024
FP037 - Employee EntitlementsAugust 7, 2024
HRP003 - Employee UniformAugust 7, 2024
HRP004 - Superannuation (Non-compulsory)June 4, 2025
HRP007 - Employee Use of Recreation and Aquatic CentreJune 4, 2025
HRP008 - Salary SacrificeJune 4, 2025
HRP010 - Municipal Workcare Injury Management - Team ApproachJune 25, 2021
HRP011 - Employee Involvement in Community GroupsJune 25, 2021
HRP014 - Volunteer ManagementJune 25, 2021
HRP015 - Alcohol and Drugs in the WorkplaceJune 25, 2021
HRP016 - Equal Employment OpportunityJune 25, 2021
IP001 - Temporary Road ClosuresJune 25, 2021
IP002 - Road ReservesJune 25, 2021
IP003 - Over Design Freight Use of RoadsJune 25, 2021
IP004 - Preston Beach Public Access WaysJune 25, 2021
IP005 - Road Verge Directional SignsJune 25, 2021
IP006 - Internally Illuminated Directional SignsJune 25, 2021
IP007 - CrossoversJune 25, 2021
IP008 - Stormwater DrainageJune 25, 2021
IP009 - Recreation Ground Water StandpipeJune 25, 2021
IP010 - Street and Reserve TreesJune 25, 2021
IP011 - Private WorksJune 25, 2021
IP012 - Supply of Materials to ResidentsAugust 30, 2023
IP013 - Subdivision DevelopmentJune 25, 2021
IP014 - Bulk Rubbish CollectionJune 25, 2021
IP015 - Drakesbrook CemeteryJune 25, 2021
IP016 - Graffiti ManagementJune 25, 2021
IP017 - Light Fleet ReplacementAugust 7, 2024
IP018 - School Bus RoutesJune 25, 2021
IP019 - Verge Development and MaintenanceFebruary 5, 2025
IP020 - Native Flora and Vegetation CollectionJuly 11, 2025
LHP001 - Mobile Food VendorsDecember 19, 2022
LHP002 - Temporary AccommodationJune 12, 2025
LHP003 - Use of Quad Bikes and Motorbikes in Rural AreasAugust 7, 2023

 Policies are determined by Council and may be adopted, amended or revoked according to circumstances. This power is conveyed to Council in section 2.7(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1995. Policies cannot be made in relation to those powers and duties given directly to the CEO by the Act. 

CGP029 - Policy Development & Review provides the principles and standards which govern the development, management, and approval of policies and ensure Council are effectively engaged in in all aspects of the policy development and review process. 

Council Policies

Council policies reflect the current strategic positions of Council and provide direction to further the Shire’s strategic goals, strengthen the governance of the Shire’s operations and/or fulfil statutory requirements. 

Documented council policies enable the effective and efficient management of Shire resources and support the community to understand the reasoning behind Council’s consistency in decision-making and its outcomes. 

A policy is not binding on Council but provides a guideline for Elected Members and employees in determining individual applications and requests. Generally, policies evolve from issues that come before Council and should continue to evolve through regular reviews. 

The Shire has policies to guide both its direction and operation, and Local Planning Policies prepared in respect of any matter related to the planning and development of the local planning scheme area. 

Council conducts a complete review of all policies at least every three years, or as per statutory requirements. 

Management Practices

Policies should not be confused with management practices which are an important component of internal governance, providing principles for the control of activity and decision making relevant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)’s duties for managing the day-to-day operations of the Shire. The CEO and Executive Team are therefore the decision makers for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of management practices. 

Management practices are a function of management and are subject to review at any time according to circumstances, to ensure that policies are being implemented in a correct, efficient and effective manner.