Policies
Please note:- while every effort is made to ensure that the current version of each policy is uploaded to the website, the information can only be relied on if the policy is verified by the General Manager as being the most recently adopted policy of council.
| ID | Name | Description | Download | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | AF001 | Subdivision Deferred Payment Arrangements | Council Policy dealing with developer contributions and the arrangements that can be entered into for deferred payment. | Download |
 | AF002 | Finance For Future Growth | Council Policy for the administration of section 94 Developer contributions. | Download |
| AF003 | Donations Contributions and Grants Policy | Council Policy outlining the way in which Council contributes money or grants financial assistance. | Download | |
 | AF004 | Investment Policy | Council Policy guiding the investment of Council funds. | Download |
| AF005 | Plant Replacement Policy | Council Policy dealing with the expected useful life and replacement schedule of Council's plant items. | Download | |
| AF006 | Private Works Policy | Council Policy outlining the way in which public can hire Council's plant and equipment items for private purposes | Download | |
| AF007 | Rates Reduction of Developer Costs | Council Policy to outline clear and appropriate procedures which will be undertaken by Wentworth Shire Council when rating unsold lots within a subdivision. | Download | |
| AF008 | Rating Sewerage Service Policy | Council Policy to outline clear and appropriate procedures which will be undertaken by Council when rating sewerage services | Download | |
| AF009 | Financial Contributions Towards Community Facilities Policy | Council Policy to ensure the payment of financial contributions towards sporting facilities are paid prior to commencement of work. | Download | |
| AF011 | Subdivisions Water Right Transfer Policy | Council Policy to deal with providing secure water for future growth and development. | Download | |
| AF012 | Writing Off Rates Charges and Debt Policy | Council Policy is to fix an amount of rates and charges above which any individual rate or charge my be written off only by resolution of Council. | Download | |
 | AF013 | Rates and Charges Financial Hardship Policy | Council Policy outlining the circumstances in which Council will provide assistance to ratepayers suffering substantial financial hardship | Download |
| AF014 | Debt Recovery | Council Policy outlining clear and appropriate debt recovery procedures which will be undertaken by WSC. | Download | |
| AF015 | Borrowings & Overdraft | Council Policy outlining the circumstances in which council may consider borrowings or other financial accommodation to fund the acquisition renewal or construction of specified assets and to provide guidance as to the appropriate terms of any such borrowings. | Download | |
| AF016 | Asset Management Policy | Council Policy setting guidelines for implementing systematic practices and coordinated activities to optimally manage Council assets as per the direction provided from the Community Strategic Plan. | Download | |
| AF017 | Use of Council Vehicles | Council Policy guiding the conditions under which staff and Councillors may use Council vehicles. | Download | |
| AF018 | Asset Accounting Policy | Council Policy providing guidance in complying with accounting standards to classify the non-current assets of council. | Download | |
| CC001 | Tourism Signage | Council Policy in relation to tourism signage. | Download | |
| CC003 | Flag Policy Protocols and Guidelines | Council Policy for the flying of flags on Wentworth Shire Council premises | Download | |
| CC004 | Acknowledgement to Country | Council Policy dealing with the agreed protocol for the acknowledgement of the traditional custodians. | Download | |
| CC005 | Diverse Communities Policy | Council Policy to implement the principles of multiculturalism throughout the organisation. | Download | |
| CC006 | Street Stalls and Raffle Stands | Council Policy to outline the approval process for community and charitable organisations wanting to carry out street stall activities for the purpose of raising funds. | Download | |
| CC008 | Street Trees | Council Policy for requests for tree removal maintenance or replacement and the planting of new trees within the Wentworth Shire Council area. | Download | |
| CC009 | Asbestos Management Policy and Plan | Council Policy dealing with the management of asbestos within the Wentworth Shire Council local government area. | Download | |
| CC010 | Media Policy | Council Policy that governs the acceptable use of media and clarifies the responsibilities of Council officials, Volunteers and Contractors in both their personal and official use of all forms of media. | Download | |
| GOV001 | Gifts and Benefits Policy | Council Policy outlining the regulations and guidelines in relation to Council officials (including staff) receiving or accepting gifts or benefits. | Download | |
| GOV002 | Use of Communication Devices | Council Policy providing guidance for acceptable use of communication devices by Councillors & employees. | Download | |
| GOV003 | Fraud Control | Council Policy dealing with prevention of and action to be taken when fraud is detected. | Download | |
| GOV004 | Public Interest Disclosure Policy | Council Policy setting out how a report of wrongdoing can be made by Council employees (and by other public officials), how Council will deal with a report of serious wrongdoing (a public interest disclosure), and describing the protections available to public officials who report serious wrongdoing. | Download | |
| GOV005 | Procurement Policy | Council Policy providing a framework which will assist Wentworth Shire Council to obtain best value for our community through effective responsible and transparent procurement methods which comply with relevant legislation and the Code of | Download | |
| GOV006 | Asset Disposal Policy | Council Policy for the open and transparent disposal of assets deemed surplus to Council's needs. | Download | |
| GOV007 | Privacy Management Policy | Council Policy for the responsible handling of personal information. | Download | |
| GOV008 | Public access to information held by Council | Council Policy to describe Council's principles regarding public access to information and to facilitate the processing of requests for such access. | Download | |
| GOV009 | Delegated Authority | Council Policy outlining the delegation of powers and functions from Council to the Mayor and Council to the General Manager. | Download | |
| GOV010 | Payment of Expenses & Provision of Facilities | Council Policy outlining the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities to the mayor and the other councillors in relation to discharging the functions of civic office. | Download | |
| GOV011 | Councillor & Staff Interaction | Council Policy governing councillor and staff interactions. | Download | |
| GOV012 | Complaint Management Policy | Council Policy outlining how complaints will be responded recorded and reported. | Download | |
| GOV013 | Enterprise Wide Risk Management Policy | Council Policy outlining an enterprise wide approach to Risk Management within the | Download | |
| GOV016 | Related Party Disclosures Policy | Council's Policy setting out how Council's financial statements will comply with the disclosure requirements under the Australian Accounting Standard AASB 124 | Download | |
| GOV018 | Code of Meeting Practice | Council Policy (based on the Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW) applies to all meetings of council and committees of council of which all the members are councillors (committees of council). | Download | |
| GOV019 | Statement of Business Ethics | Council Policy providing guidance for the private sector when entering into business arrangements with Wentworth Shire Council (WSC). | Download | |
| GOV020 | Code of Conduct | Council Policy (based on the Model Code of Conduct for local councils in NSW) setting the minimum standards of conduct for council officials. | Download | |
| GOV022 | Legislative Compliance Policy | Download | ||
| GOV023 | Conflicts of Interest Policy | Council Policy outlining the responsibilities of Councilors and council staff. | Download | |
| GOV024 | Credit Card Policy | Council policy outlining the use of credit cards. | Download | |
| GOV025 | Contract Management Policy | Download | ||
 | GOV026 | Child Safety Policy | Child Safety Policy | Download |
 | GOV027 | Data Breach Policy | Data Breach Policy | Download |
| PR002 | Radioactive Waste Policy | Council Policy declaring council's opposition to dumping radioactive waste. | Download | |
| PR003 | Stormwater Drainage | Council Policy relating to stormwater drainage. | Download | |
| PR004 | Swimming Pool Safety Policy | Council Policy to clearly identify the obligations of Council and the public in relation to the requirements applying to swimming pools as provided under the Swimming Pool Act and Regulations. | Download | |
| PR007 | Levee Bank Easement Policy | Council Policy identifying the obligations of Council landowners and the public in relation to the registered levees throughout the Shire. | Download | |
| PR008 | Enforcement & Prosecution of Local Orders Policy | Council Policy establishing a framework for enforcement and prosecution activities in respect to breaches of legislation administered by Council. | Download | |
| PR009 | Liquid Trade Waste Policy | Council Policy setting out how council will regulate sewerage and trade waste discharges to its sewerage system in accordance with the NSW Framework for Regulation of Sewerage and Trade Waste (section 3.1 on page 16) | Download | |
| PR010 | Kerbing & Guttering & Footpaths | Council Policy to establish ratepayer contributions towards cost of paving kerbing and guttering. | Download | |
| PR011 | Mooring Sites | Council Policy providing the framework for the assessment of mooring site applications | Download | |
| PR012 | Fencing and Grids | Council Policy for the replacement maintenance removal and fencing of grids within the Shire | Download | |
| PR013 | Contaminated Lands Policy | Council Policy outlining the requirements relating to the use and / or development of land that is or may be contaminated. | Download | |
| PR014 | Cemetery and Memorial Management Policy | Council Policy for the management of cemeteries and memorials within the Wentworth Shire Council Local Government Area (LGA). | Download | |
| PR015 | Keeping of Animals at Residential Properties | Council Policy to control the type and number of animals that can be kept within various planning zones within the Shire. | Download | |
| PR016 | Mobile Food Vending Vehicle Policy | Council Policy guiding the approval for outdoor high quality food vending activities. | Download | |
| PR017 | Weed Inspection Policy | Council Policy to define standards for the planning and conduct of weed inspections within the Wentworth Shire Local Council area. | Download | |
| PR018 | Provision of Electricity Supply and Telecommunication Service for Subdivisions | Provision of Electricity Supply and Telecommunication Service for Subdivisions | Download | |
| PR019 | Conflict of Interest Management Policy for Council Related Development | Conflict of Interest Management Policy for Council Related Development | Download | |
| WR002 | Employment Provisions Policy | Council Policy outlining the employment provisions that are provided to employees and more particularly, clearly highlights any variations or additional considerations to entitlements that are provided under the award. | Download | |
| WR003 | Staff Learning & Development | Council Policy for developing and providing appropriate training for staff. | Download | |
| WR004 | Contractor Occupational Health and Safety Management | Council Policy establishing the WHS requirements for the selection engagement and control of contractors and service providers. | Download | |
| WR005 | Workplace Health and Safety | Council Policy to demonstrate council's commitment to the provision of a physical & mentally healthy work environment in accordance with the NSW legislative framework established under the WHS Act 2011 - WHS Regulation 2017. | Download | |
| WR006 | Volunteers | Council Policy to ensure that volunteers working at WSC have work that is safe significant | Download | |
| WR007 | Designated Officers of Council Policy | Council Policy establishing Designated Officers within the staffing structure of Council. | Download | |
| WR008 | Automated External Defibrillators | Council Policy for the provision and installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at Council fixed sites. | Download |