Register of Policies

Council Policies

The Shire of Chittering develops policies to ensure the effective and consistent management of Council resources and to support transparent, fair, and well-informed decision-making.

Policies also help the community understand the reasoning behind Council and administrative decisions, an the principles that guide how we operate.

 

Register of Current Policies

The Register of Current Policies lists all policies formally adopted by the Shire of Chittering Council. This register is kept up to date and is updated as policies are adopted, amended, or reviewed by Council.

REGISTER OF CURRENT SHIRE OF CHITTERING POLICIES

 

Policy Review Status

The Shire is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of all policies to ensure they remain relevant, comply with new legislation, and reflect best practice.

To date, a number of policies have already been reviewed, with some repealed where they are no longer required. 48 policies remain under review, with updates presented to Council progressively for adoption throughout the year.

 

Archived / Repealed Policies

Policies that are no longer required or have been replaced are formally repealed by Council.  A register is maintained for transparency, showing the policy name, when it was adopted, and the date it was repealed.

REGISTER OF REPEALED SHIRE OF CHITTERING POLICIES


Shire of Chittering Register of Policies

Finance

Documents for Finance
TitleDocument Date
Change In Use of Rural LandJune 21, 2023
Community DonationsJune 21, 2023
Financial Hardship – Collection of Rates and Service ChargeJune 21, 2023
InvestmentApril 16, 2025
Purchasing and ProcurementOctober 19, 2022
RatingAugust 19, 2009
Related Party DisclosuresJune 21, 2023

Community Facilities and Recreation

Documents for Community Facilities and Recreation
TitleDocument Date
Concerts, Events and Organised GatheringsMay 16, 2012
Container Deposit Scheme – Community Groups Donation PointsMay 16, 2012

Community Development

Engineering, Construction and Maintenance

Documents for Engineering, Construction and Maintenance
TitleDocument Date
Crossovers SubsidyNovember 16, 2005
Naming of Shire FacilitiesMay 18, 2011
Nature Strip Treatments – Protective DevicesNovember 16, 2005

Parks and Landscaping

Documents for Parks and Landscaping
TitleDocument Date
Rural NumberingNovember 16, 2005
Storm Water ManagementOctober 19, 2022
Verge MaintenanceJuly 20, 2022

Environment and Health

Documents for Environment and Health
TitleDocument Date
Bush Fire ControlMarch 17, 2021
Multiple DogsJuly 19, 2023
Nuclear WasteNovember 16, 2005
Nutrient Removal Effluent Disposal SystemsMay 19, 2021
Public EventsJune 18, 2025
Temporary AccommodationFebruary 19, 2025
Trading in Public PlacesJuly 19, 2023