Council policies are a major component of the governance framework for all local governments. They support the strategic direction of a local government and guide the decision-making process. Access the Shire’s policies and overview of policy framework below.
Policies
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Access and Inclusion Policy142.94 KB
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Acknowledgement of Departing Councillors Policy138.68 KB
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Acting CEO Policy174.01 KB
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Aerodrome Use67.84 KB
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Ashton Street Development Policy LPP1289.73 KB
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Asset Management Policy71.94 KB
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Boundary Fencing Policy LPP4255.37 KB
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Bush Fire Volunteer Services Policy78.83 KB
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Bushfire Risk Policy (Infrastructure)63.52 KB
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CCTV Policy499.34 KB
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Cellar Door Sales Policy LPP583.29 KB
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Code of Conduct Behaviour Complaints Policy229.81 KB
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Community Consultation and Stakeholder Engagement Policy221.32 KB
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Community, Economic, Environmental and Events Funding Policy336.96 KB
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Compliance and Enforcement Policy239.09 KB
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Council Committees and Reference Group Policies423.46 KB
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Councillor and CEO Attendance at Events Policy183.74 KB
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Councillor Entitlements Policy390.98 KB
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Councillor Information Sessions Policy303.37 KB
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Dangerous Trees Policy63.21 KB
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Design Review Local Planning Policy LPP2170.59 KB
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Developments Policy75.35 KB
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Directional Signage Local Planning Policy LPP101.70 MB
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Equal Employment Opportunities Policy188.84 KB
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Events Assessment Policy LPP9110.95 KB
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Execution of Documents Policy456.69 KB
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Exemptions from Development Approval Local Planning Policy LPP1786.55 KB
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Extractive Industries Local Planning Policy LPP3273.61 KB
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Feedback and Complaints Policy224.09 KB
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Financial Hardship Collection of Rates and Service Charges Policy359.44 KB
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Fraud and Corruption Control Policy238.88 KB
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Heritage Places Local Planning Policy LPP27314.95 KB
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Investment Policy352.41 KB
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Jetties Local Planning Policy LPP11388.18 KB
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Land Optimisation Policy287.30 KB
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Legal Representation Policy173.37 KB
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Management of Vegetation of Shire Reserves Policy430.49 KB
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Margaret River Development Investigation Areas Design and Development Policy LPP1478.88 KB
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Member of Council Professional Development Policy231.40 KB
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Mobile Food Business Policy428.80 KB
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Model Standards for CEO Recruitment, Performance and Termination483.74 KB
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Naming and Renaming of Roads Parks Reserves and Localities Policy74.32 KB
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Outbuildings Farming Buildings and Swimming Pools LPP1349.69 KB
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Overarching Sustainability Policy169.73 KB
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Payments to Terminating Employees Policy145.58 KB
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Physically Active Communities Policy62.19 KB
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Privacy Policy149.54 KB
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Proceeds of Land Sales Policy144.51 KB
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Public Art Policy LPP30398.02 KB
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Purchasing Policy439.14 KB
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Reconciliation Policy320.24 KB
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Records Management Policy321.17 KB
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Refunds Policy384.91 KB
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Regional Price Preference Policy320.29 KB
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Removal of Objects from Shire Land Policy109.69 KB
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Renewable Energy Systems Policy LPP23217.44 KB
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Replacement of Plant and Vehicle Fleet Policy67.91 KB
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Restricted Access Vehicles63.35 KB
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Risk Management Policy223.18 KB
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Road Closure of Gazetted Roads and Unconstructed Road Reserves (Infrastructure)65.24 KB
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Roads and Infrastructure Policy63.80 KB
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Shark Response Policy446.86 KB
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Short Stay Accommodation Post Regulations Local Planning Policy LPP7815.82 KB
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Signage Local Planning Policy LPP26635.41 KB
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Signage on Public Land Policy68.96 KB
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Small House Local Planning Policy LPP191.34 MB
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Social Justice and Equity Policy317.05 KB
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Street Activation Local Planning Policy LPP15608.14 KB
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Strengthening Community Capacity Policy111.65 KB
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Subdivision for Conservation Local Planning Policy LPP162.53 MB
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Surfing Events Local Planning Policy LPP8690.43 KB
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Sustainable Design Local Planning Policy LPP20381.90 KB
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Sustainable Financial Management Policy377.48 KB
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Townsite Street Trees63.34 KB
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Use of Shire Corporate Logo Policy290.46 KB
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Wadandi Track Policy76.71 KB
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Welcome to and Acknowledgement of Country Policy352.33 KB
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Witchcliffe Eco Village Local Planning Policy LPP22207.30 KB
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Women in Local Government Policy70.18 KB
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Work Health and Safety Policy153.13 KB
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Works on Shire Land68.06 KB
Policy framework
Overarching sustainability policy
Key result areas and relevant policies:
Valuating, protecting and enhancing the natural environment
- Waste management
- Biodiversity protection
- Water conservation and quality
- Carbon pollution reduction
- Parks and gardens
Welcoming, inclusive and healthy communities
- Cultural development
- Recreation
- Emergency management
- Community development
- Community consultation and stakeholder engagement
Ensuring sustainable development
- Planning
- Building
- Asset management
- Infrastructure management
Vibrant and diverse economy
- Economic development
- Tourism
- Iconic events sponsorship
- Caravan and camping
Effective leadership and governance
- Governance and business excellence
- Financial management
- Code of conduct
- Governance charter
- Customer service charter
More information and contact
For more information contact the Shire on (08) 9780 5255 or email [email protected]