Published on Thursday, 13 June 2019 at 2:19:22 PM

The City of Vincent Council resolved on 28 May 2019 to invite public comment on the draft City Policy – Council Election Period Policy.

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to ensure the administration operates during the election period in a manner which protects the apolitical nature of the local government and avoids the use of City of Vincent resources in a manner that advantages or disadvantages a particular candidate.

During an election period the normal business of the local government continues. In summary, the policy ensures that during the election period the local government avoids:

• making major policy decisions
• making significant appointments; and 
• entering major contracts or undertakings.

These arrangements aim to prevent controversies about the role of the public sector local government during an election campaign.

The proposed policy can be viewed below.

Draft Council Election Period Policy

Thoughts and comments on the proposed Council Election Period Policy can be submitted to governance@vincent.wa.gov.au until 26 July 2019.

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