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Policy Manual

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POLICY MANUAL - INDEX

Policy No	Title
CORPORATE SERVICES
Community Development
1.1.1	Hiring of Banner Poles and Displaying Promotional Banners
1.1.2	Access and Equity
1.1.3	Youth Development Grants
1.1.4	Aged People and People with Disabilities - Provision of Transport Assistance
1.1.5	Donations, Sponsorship & Waiving of Fees and Charges
1.1.6	Community and Welfare Grants
Finance
1.2.1	Terms of Lease
1.2.2	Code of Tendering
1.2.3	Purchasing
1.2.4	Investment Policy
1.2.5	Valuation of Property with a Non-Conforming Use
1.2.6	Plant and Vehicles – Sale of
1.2.7	Loan of Town Items
1.2.8	Use of Corporate Credit Cards
1.2.9	Paper Products – Purchase of
1.2.10	Commercial Dealings – Native Forest Woodchips
1.2.11	Parent and Citizens’ Associations – Financial Assistance
Information Technology
1.3.1	Information and Communications Technology - Conditions of Use
Beatty Park Leisure Centre
1.4.1	Beatty Park Leisure Centre – Awarding of Life Membership

TECHNICAL SERVICES
Parks
2.1.1	Maintenance – Native Vegetated Areas of Public Open Space
2.1.2	Street Trees
2.1.3	Graffiti - Control and Removal
2.1.4	Prohibition of Circuses with Animals
2.1.5	Parks and Reserves - Memorial/Trees and Plaques
2.1.6	Parks and Reserves - Use and Sale of Alcohol
2.1.7	Parks and Reserves - Conditions of Use and Hire
2.1.8	Parks and Reserves - Installation of Lights
Engineering
2.2.1	Directional Signs
2.2.2	Undergrounding of Power
2.2.3	Electricity Supply - Development Guidelines for Installation of Substations
2.2.4	Verge Treatments, Plantings and Beautification
2.2.5	Voluntary Kerbside House Numbering
2.2.6	Truncations
2.2.7	Street Parties
2.2.8	Rights of Way
2.2.9	Street Lighting
2.2.10	Stormwater Drainage Connections
2.2.11	Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning, Building & Heritage Click here for the Planning, Building & Heritage Services Policy Manual. Health
3.8.1	Outdoor Eating Areas (Alfresco Dining)
3.8.2	Issue of Section 39 Certificates – Liquor Licensing Act 1988
3.8.3	Concerts and Events
3.8.4	Safe Needle & Syringe Collection and Disposal Strategy
3.8.5	Substandard Buildings & Vacant Land
3.8.6	Use of Open Fires in Public Buildings
3.8.7	Prohibition of Smoking in Town Playgrounds
3.8.8	Rodent and Vermin Control - Assistance

Law and Order
3.9.1	Community Policing
3.9.2	Parking Enforcement and Review-Appeal
3.9.3	Public Car Marts in the Council’s Car Park
3.9.4	Reserved Parking for Individuals or Charitable/Handicapped Groups
3.9.5	Vehicles Parking on Commercial Property – Policing of
3.9.6	Parking Facilities – Pick Up and Set Down Stands
3.9.7	Parking Restrictions – Kerbside
3.9.8	Residential and Visitors Parking Permits
3.9.9	ACROD 2.5 Parking Bays
3.9.10	Removal and Disposal of Apparently Abandoned Vehicles
3.9.11	Control Measure for Foxes, Cats/Predators
3.9.12	Dog Control
3.9.13	Display of Goods on a Footpath
3.9.14	Display of Signs on a Footpath
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
4.1.1	Policy Manual, Adoption and Review of Policies
4.1.2	Town of Vincent Student Citizenship Award
4.1.3	Customer Complaints Management and Procedures
4.1.4	Freedom of Information Requests
4.1.5	Community Consultation
4.1.6	Community/Precinct Groups
4.1.7	Ratepayer and Community/Precinct Group Meetings - Attendance of Town Employees
4.1.8	Nuclear Free Zone
4.1.9	Flying of Displaying of Flags and Banners
4.1.10	Use of Common Seal
4.1.11	Corporate Logo
4.1.12	Newsletters
4.1.13	Official Photograph – Council, Mayor, Councillors and Senior Officers
4.1.14	Primary and Annual Returns
4.1.15	Conferences
4.1.16	Vehicle Management
4.1.17	Provision of Plaques at Official Openings
4.1.18	Naming of Reserves and Buildings
4.1.19	Council Facility - Use other than Primary Designated Purpose
4.1.20	Patron Beverage Policy for Members Equity Stadium
4.1.21	Enforcement
4.1.22	Prosecution Policy
4.1.23	State Administrative Tribunal - Policy and Procedures
4.1.24	Obtaining of Legal Advice
4.1.25	No Policy currently assigned to this number
4.1.26	Business Dealings with the Town - Council Members and employees
4.1.27	Disaster Appeals – Donations and Assistance
4.1.28	Recognition of Ratepayers/Residents - Centenary Birthday/Golden (or Subsequent) Wedding Anniversary
4.1.29	Civic Functions, Ceremonies, Receptions, Provision of Hospitality and use of Administration and Civic Centre, Council Chamber, Function Room and Committee Room
4.1.30	Environmental Grants and Awards

Governance
4.2.1	Legal Representation for Council Members and Employees
4.2.2	Council Meetings - Preserving Order
4.2.3	Council Meetings - Maximum Duration
4.2.4	Council Meetings - Recording and Access to Recorded Information
4.2.5	Council Members - Requests/Contact with Town Employees
4.2.6	Council Members - Purchase of Items and Equipment
4.2.7	Council Members - Allowances, Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses
4.2.8	Council Members - Acknowledgement of Service and Purchase of Retirement Gift
4.2.9	Media Statements

HUMAN RESOURCES
Salaries and Classifications
5.1.1	Position Analysis, Descriptions and Salary Determination
Recruitment, Selection and Induction
5.2.1	Recruitment and Selection
5.2.2	Probationary Employment Guidelines
5.2.3	Employment of Children and Guidelines
5.2.4	Employee Police Checks
Contracts and Conditions
5.3.1	Contracts of Employment and Guidelines
5.3.2	Employee of the Month Award
5.3.3	Higher Duties
5.3.4	Mobile Phones
Training and Development
5.4.1	Career Development and Guidelines
5.4.2	Performance and Development and Guidelines
5.4.3	Multi-Skilling and Guidelines
5.4.4	Training and Development
Employee Relations
5.5.1	Violence, Harassment and Bullying
5.5.2	Equal Employment Opportunity
5.5.3	Grievance Resolution Procedure and Guidelines
5.5.4	Separation of Employment and Guidelines
5.5.5	Displaying of Offensive Material
5.5.6	Internet and Email Use
5.5.7	Loss of Driver's Licence
5.5.8	Employee Casual Dress Day
5.5.10	Recognition of Employees
Occupational Health and Safety
5.6.1	Occupational Health and Safety and Guidelines
5.6.2	Occupational Health and Safety Committee and Guidelines
5.6.3	Occupational Health and Safety Representatives and Guidelines
5.6.4	Occupational Health and Safety Reporting and Guidelines

5.6.5	Duty of Care to Visitors and Contractors and Guidelines
5.6.6	Driving Procedures and Long Distance Travel and Guidelines
5.6.7	Emergency Evacuation and Guidelines
5.6.8	First Aid and Guidelines
5.6.9	Immunisation and Guidelines
5.6.10	Injury Management and Rehabilitation and Guidelines
5.6.11	Manual Handling and Guidelines
5.6.12	Mosquito Borne Diseases and Guidelines
5.6.13	Office Ergonomics
5.6.14	Outdoor Work Protection
5.6.15	Safety Induction Procedure
5.6.16	Workplace Drug and Alcohol Use
5.6.17	Evaluation and Management of Employee Workload
5.6.18	Employee Uniforms, Protective Clothing and Footwear
5.6.19	Purchasing Policy Relating to Occupational Safety and Health Considerations
5.6.20	Smoking in the Workplace
5.6.21	Working Alone Safely
Employee Leave
5.7.1	Defence Reservist Leave
5.7.2	Emergency Service Leave
5.7.3	Family, Religious of Cultural Leave
5.7.4	Leave Management - Annual and Long Service Leave
5.7.5	Leave without Pay
5.7.6	Sick Leave
5.7.7	Parental Leave
5.7.8	Transfer of Leave Entitlements between Local Governments
5.7.9	Witness and Jury Services
5.7.10	Study Leave and Assistance
5.7.11	Gratuity Payments/Payments to Employees in Addition to Contract or Award on Cessation of Employment
5.7.12	Flexible Working Hours and Time in Lieu Leave