Our Public Transparency Policy outlines how we ensure transparency in our decision-making processes and the availability of information. This policy, adopted on September 19, 2023, guides us in adhering to key principles of open governance.
Download the policy
Public Transparency Policy(PDF, 242KB)
Public Transparent Policy - accessible(DOCX, 77KB)
Types of information available
Our commitment to transparency means you have access to a wide range of Council information, including but not limited to:
Documents:
- plans and reports adopted by Council
- council policies
- project and service plans
- templates concerning grant applications, tenders and tender evaluation material
- service agreements, contracts, leases and licences
- council leases, permits and notices of building and occupancy
- relevant technical reports and / or research that informs decision making.
Process information:
Council records (available on our website):
- agendas and minutes of council meetings (excluding confidential information).
- records and terms of reference for Council Advisory Committees meetings.
- submissions - made to other government levels and submissions received under section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 before it was repealed. As well as those received through any other community engagement efforts by the Council.