Council policies

NGSC recognises that arts and culture enriches communities. Engaging in arts and culture activities builds a sense of community pride and identity, inspires a sense of place, creates a culture of inclusion, celebrates diversity; promotes health and wellbeing and enhances the liveability of the shire. It assists in the economic development of the shire and helps drive visitation to the region.

This policy sets out Council’s approach to managing its assets in a
sustainable manner which meets the needs of the community,
considering the balance between service levels and costs.

This policy describes the ways in which council information is to be made publicly available in line with legislated public transparency principles.

This policy outlines the purpose and processes for managing third party cash contributions to grants, where the third parties are non-government bodies, individuals or organisations.

The policy sets out guidelines for the installation, construction and placement of roadside memorials.

This policy aims to put in place an open and transparent complaint handling system.

This policy is to set out the framework for the development and approval of the annual budget, and the circumstances in which Council formally revises the budget.

The policy sets out the framework for hiring of the following Northern Grampians Shire Council halls, meeting rooms and facilities on a regular or casual basis:

Stawell Town Hall and Entertainment Centre
St Arnaud Town Hall
Stawell Media Centre
Pleasant Creek Historic Precinct
St Arnaud Community Room
St Arnaud Perry Room

This policy sets out the framework for livestreaming and audio-visual recording of public council meetings to encourage wider community involvement in council meetings and provide transparency and accountability.

Occupational Health & Safety Policy