Council Policies

This page provides access to the policies that guide Council’s decision-making, operations, and service delivery. Our policies help ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability in how we serve our community and manage local government responsibilities.

Here you will find current adopted policies covering a range of areas including governance, community services, finance, and administration. Policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with legislative requirements and community needs.

If you are unable to find a specific policy or require assistance interpreting any document, please contact the Shire office and our team will be happy to help.

Administration

1.1 Bushfire

1.7 Wongan Hills Doctors Practice & Medical Centre

1.9 Recordkeeping

1.10 Honorariums - Chief Bush Fire Control Officer and Deputy Bush Fire Control Officer

Community Development 

2.3 Community Development Fund Annual Grants Program

2.5 Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy

2.7 Privacy of Personal Information Policy

2.8 Public Art Policy

8.1 Area Promotion

8.2 Mt O’Brien Road

Regulatory Services

3.1 Culling of Vermin by Shooting

3.2 Genetically Modified Organisms

3.4 Taking of Wildflowers/Seeds

Finance

4.1 Accounting Policy

4.3 Asset Management

4.5 Insurance Excess – Buildings

4.6 Investment

4.8 Purchasing

4.9 Debt Collection (Rates and Sundry Debtors)

4.10 Regional Purchasing

Governance

5.0 Governance Framework

5.1 Citizen, Young Citizen, Community Event and Community Group of the Year Awards

5.3 Common Seal

5.5 Council Meetings – Rotation

5.7 Purchasing Cards

5.9 Elected Member/Staff Conferences

5.10 Freeman of the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

5.11 Councillor Dress Standards

5.13 Media Activity

5.18 Retirement of Elected Members – Gifts and Functions

5.22 Attendance at Events and Functions

5.23 Elected Member Continuing Professional Development Policy

5.24 Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Code of Conduct for Elected Members, Committee Members and Candidates 2021

5.25 Model Standards for CEO Recruitment and Selection, Performance and Termination

5.26 Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Temporary Acting CEO

5.27 Complaints of alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Members and Candidates

5.28 Legal Representation Costs Indemnification

5.29 Statement of Business Ethics

5.30 Community Complaints Policy

5.31 Risk Management

5.33 Compliance and Enforcement

5.34 Execution of Documents

5.35 Internal Controls

5.36 Legislative Compliance

5.37 CEO Performance and Remuneration Review

Human Resources

6.1 Equal Employment Opportunity

6.2 Workplace Health and Safety

6.3 Sexual Harassment

6.4 Staff Superannuation

6.5 Workplace Bullying

7.2 Employee Gratuity/Farewell

7.3 Employee Use of Council Plant & Equipment - Non-work related

7.4 No Smoking in Council Premises/Vehicles

7.5 Relocation Expenses – Employees Joining Council Workforce

Town Planning

9.2 Temporary Accommodation While Building on Rural Residential Zoned Property


Works and Services

10.2 Council/MRWA Advertising Hoardings

10.3 Fines and Infringements – Road Traffic Act

10.4 Heavy Vehicles

10.5 Industrial and Commercial Rubbish Services

10.6 Level of Service – Grading Activities

10.7 Plant and Equipment Replacement

10.9 Powerline Agreements

10.10 Private Pipeline Under Road Reserves

10.11 Private Works

10.14 Revegetation for Rural Roads and Reserves

10.15 Road Hierarchy

10.16 Road Naming Within the Shire

10.18 Sale of Used Grader Blades, Batteries, Oil and Scrap Metal

10.20 School Bus Stops/Signs

10.25 Use of Council Facilities, Plant and Equipment by Community Organisations

10.26 Vehicle Crossovers

10.27 Water Crossing on Gazetted Roads

10.28 Lighting Management Policy

10.29 Verge Management Policy

10.30a Minor Plant Disposal

10.30b Waste Services and Charging Policy