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Government Gazette OF THE STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES Number 85 Friday, 25 June 2010 Published under authority by Government Advertising Summary of Affairs FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) Part 12 Part All agencies, subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1989, are required to publish in the Freedom of Information Government Gazette, an up-to-date Summary of Affairs. The requirements are specified in section 14 of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act. The Summary of Affairs has to contain a list of each of the Agency's policy documents, advice on how the agency's most recent Statement of Affairs may be obtained and contact details for accessing this information. The Summaries have to be published by the end of June and the end of December each year and need to be delivered to Strategic Communications and Government Advertising two weeks prior to these dates. CONTENTS Local Government Albury City Council..................................................... Armidale Dumaresq Council....................................... Auburn City Council.................................................... Ballina Shire Council................................................... Bankstown City Council.............................................. Berrigan Shire Council................................................ Blacktown City Council............................................... Blue Mountains City Council...................................... Bogan Shire Council.................................................... Bombala Council......................................................... Botany Bay City Council............................................. Brewarrina Shire Council............................................ Burwood Council......................................................... Byron Shire Council.................................................... Cabonne Council.......................................................... Campbelltown City Council........................................ Camden Council........................................................... Carrathool Shire Council............................................. Central Darling Shire Council..................................... Central Tablelands County Council............................. Clarence Valley Council.............................................. Coffs Harbour City Council......................................... Conargo Shire Council................................................. Cooma-Monaro Shire Council..................................... Coonamble Shire Council............................................ Cowra Shire Council.................................................... Deniliquin Council....................................................... Dubbo City Council..................................................... Dungog Shire Council.................................................. Eurobodalla Shire Council........................................... Fairfield City Council.................................................. Far North Coast County Council................................. Forbes Shire Council.................................................... Glen Innes Severn Council.......................................... Gilgandra Shire Council.............................................. Gloucester Shire Council............................................. Gosford City Council................................................... Goulburn Mulwaree Council....................................... Griffith City Council.................................................... Gunnedah Shire Council.............................................. Guyra Shire Council.................................................... Hornsby Shire Council................................................. Hunter’s Hill Council................................................... Kempsey Shire Council............................................... Kogarah City Council.................................................. Ku-Ring-Gai Council................................................... Kyogle Council............................................................ Lake Macquarie City Council...................................... Page 435 438 443 445 451 454 459 468 471 473 475 477 481 486 489 491 497 500 504 506 507 509 514 516 520 522 526 528 530 533 537 544 546 549 553 555 557 566 570 572 577 580 585 589 594 599 605 607 Page Leeton Shire Council................................................... Leichhardt Council....................................................... Maitland City Council.................................................. Manly Council............................................................. Mid-Western Regional Council................................... Mosman Municipal Council........................................ Narrabri Shire Council................................................. Narrandera Shire Council............................................ Newcastle City Council............................................... North Sydney Council.................................................. Orange City Council.................................................... Palerang Council.......................................................... Parkes Shire Council.................................................... Parramatta City Council............................................... Penrith City Council ................................................... Port Macquarie-Hastings Council................................ Port Stephens Council.................................................. Randwick City Council................................................ Richmond River County Council................................. Richmond Valley Council............................................ Riverina Water County Council................................... Rous County Council................................................... Shellharbour City Council........................................... Shoalhaven City Council............................................. Singleton Council........................................................ Strathfield Municipal Council...................................... Sutherland Shire Council............................................. Sydney City Council.................................................... Temora Shire Council.................................................. The Hills Shire Council............................................... Tumut Shire Council.................................................... Upper Hunter Shire Council........................................ Upper Lachlan Shire Council....................................... Urana Shire Council..................................................... Wagga Wagga City Council......................................... Warringah Council....................................................... Warrumbungle Shire Council...................................... Waverley Council......................................................... Weddin Shire................................................................ Willoughby City Council............................................. Wingecarribee Shire Council....................................... Wollondilly Shire Council........................................... Wollongong City Council............................................ Woollahra Council....................................................... Wyong Shire Council................................................... Yass Valley Council..................................................... Young Shire Council.................................................... 610 611 614 620 626 628 633 636 638 643 647 652 655 659 664 668 670 674 680 682 688 689 692 696 705 712 715 721 726 729 731 737 742 745 747 751 753 754 758 760 764 772 775 780 784 786 788 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 435 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of ALBURY CITY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following is a list of the documents held by the Council and which are available for perusal by members of the public at Council’s Customer Service Centre: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Adjoining Owners Notifications Agendas for Council & Committee Meetings Annual Report Auditors Report Building Approval Records Building Certificate Records Council Plan (see Management Plan) Delegations of Authority Development Applications/Consent Records Emergency Management Plan Investment Register Land Register Minutes of Open Council and Committee Meetings Pecuniary Interest Returns of Councillors and Designated Persons Policy Registers (includes the following policies): Part A – Public Policies • Access to the Built Environment • Albury Entertainment Centre– Subsidised use of • Asset Management Policy • Audit Committee Charter • Banners for Display Policy • Camping on Lake Hume Foreshore • Child Protection Policy • Children’s Services Policies- Overview • Code of Conduct for Councillors, Staff & Delegates • Code of Meeting Practice • Community & Social Planning Policy • Complaints Management Policy • Councillors – Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities • Cultural Assets Development & Management Policy • Cultural Plan 2004/05 – 2008/09 • Cultural Service Delivery Plan • Customer Service Charter • Debt Recovery Policy • Employee or Independent Contractors Policy • Enforcement Policy • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEO) • Fees & Charges Policy (Sports Grounds) • Financial Assistance Policy • Footpaths Policy • Foyer Display Policy – Council Admin Building • Fraud Recognition and Control • General: • Albury Lawn & Monumental Cemeteries & Crematorium • Sewer Mains – Construction of Buildings adjacent to or over mains NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 436 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Tree Preservation Order • Internet, Conditions of Use, Unacceptable use Statement at the Lavington Library, Albury Library/ Museum and the Retro Youth Cafe • Investment Policy • Local Environment Plan 2000 – Albury (DCP & LEP Policies Index) • Media Liaison Policy • No Smoking Policy • OH&S & Rehabilitation Policy Statement • Pigeon Policy (Keeping of Pigeons) • Privacy Management Plan – Appendix One : Public Registers & Purpose. Appendix Two : Information Protection Principals • Public access to Information Policy • Public Notification Policy • Purchasing and Tendering Policy • Recruitment and Selection Policy • Revenue Policy • Risk Management Policy • Sheds in the Residential (Low Density) Zone and the Residential Areas of the Township Zone • Signs as Remote Supervision Policy • Statement of Business Ethics • Street and Outdoor Activities Policy (incorporating Street Advertising Policy) • Swimming Pool Safety Policy • Trade Waste Policy • Urban & Public Art Policy • Unsealed Roads in the Rural (living) Zone Policy • Vandalism Policy • Volunteer Policy • Waiving of Fees for Development Applications/Construction Certificates • Water supply in the living zone – local Policy • Youth Policy Part B – Internal Policies • Appeals Policy • Attendance Records Procedures • Broadcast Email Procedure • Carparking – AlburyCity Administration Building • Child Protection Policy • Complaints Management Policy • Communications and Data Device Policy • Consultative Committee Constitution • Corporate Credit Card Policy • Corporate Sponsorship Donations Policy • Corporate Sponsorship Provided by AlburyCity Policy • Disciplinary Policy • Dress Code & Standards Policy • Emergency Service and Defence Force Reserve Leave • Entry to Private Property Policy • Fleet Safe Policy • Flexible Work Arrangements • Gathering Information Policy • Grievance and Dispute Policy • Higher Duties Policy • Internal Investigation Policy • Internal Reporting Policy • Leasing Council Property Procedure • Leave Administration Procedure • Legislative Compliance Policy • Loss of License Policy • Motor Vehicle Policy • Obtaining Access to Legal Advice NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 437 • Performance Management Action Plan Policy • Records Management • Return to Work Program • Salary Packaging Policy • Salary System Policy • Staff Recognition Policy • Staff Exit Policy • Telephone Etiquette • Training and Development Policy • Use of Private Motor Vehicles for Council Business Plans of Management for Community Land Register of Committees & Working Parties Section 64 and 94 Contribution Plans State of the Environment Report SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS AlburyCity has published a Statement of Affairs in accordance with S14 of the Freedom of Information Act 1989, as at 16 June 2010. This document is available for inspection at Councils Customer Service Centre, 553 Kiewa Street Albury, between the hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS All enquiries regarding the inspection or purchase of the Council’s policy documents and Statement of Affairs should be directed to: Customer Service Team Leader AlburyCity 553 Kiewa Street (PO Box 323) Albury NSW 2640 Telephone: 02 6023 8111 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 438 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of ARMIDALE DUMARESQ COUNCIL FOI Agency No 2071 June 2010 SECTION ONE – COUNCIL POLICIES Below is an index of Council’s Policy Manual. The complete Policy Manual is stored electronically and the index can be accessed via the Web www.armidale.nsw.gov.au. Policies can be requested by contacting the Public Officer, refer contact details at the end of this report. CORPORATE Date of Adoption POL001*-Corporate Economic Development and Incentives Policy POL002*-Corporate Environment Policy POL003-Corporate Complaints Management POL004-Corporate General Conditions for Sponsorship Arrangements POL005*-Corporate Competitive Testing Policy POL007-Corporate Internal Reporting Policy POL008-Corporate Appointment of a Delegated Committee Under Section 555 of the Local Government Act, 1993 POL010-Corporate Freedom of Information Policy POL011-Corporate Sister City and Overseas Friendship Policy POL110-Corporate Rural Fire Service POL112-Corporate Smoking in the Workplace Policy POL114*-Corporate Disaster Recovery Plan (Revised Aug 2005) POL115-Corporate Records Management Policy POL116-Corporate Private Work Policy POL121*-Corporate Disability Action Plan POL128-Corporate Asset Sustainability POL137-Corporate Library Collection Development Policy POL144*-Corporate Library Community Information Display POL146-Corporate Privacy Management Plan POL149-Corporate Principles of Multiculturalism POL157-Corporate Privacy Policy POL159-Corporate Procurement Policy POL160-Corporate Recorded Tapes of Council Meetings POL164-Corporate Gifts and Benefits for Councillors and Staff POL165-Corporate Library Use and User Code of Conduct POL183-Corportae Flag and Pole Sponsorship POL188-Corporate Armidale Dumaresq Council Regional Film Policy POL195-Corporate Interaction between Councillors and Staff NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 July 2003 September 2000 August 2009 August 2009 September 2000 June 2009 September 2000 June 2009 August 2009 August 2009 October 2007 October 2000 June 2009 October 2000 September 2004 August 2001 July 2003 December 2004 June 2009 March 2005 June 2009 Draft September 2009 August 2009 June 2009 September 2006 Draft December 2007 Draft July 2008 June 2009 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 439 DRAINAGE and TOTAL CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT Adoption Date of POL038*-TCM Floodplain Management Policy December 2003 Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities August 2009 EXECUTIVE POL013-Executive to Councillors ENGINEERING POL119*-Engineering Engineering Code September 2000 FINANCE POL020-Finance POL021-Finance POL022-Finance POL023-Finance POL024-Finance POL025-Finance POL026-Finance POL027-Finance POL152-Finance POL190-Finance POL191-Finance Trust Fund Depreciation of Non-Current Assets Joint Ventures Elimination Entries Cost Allocation Asset Accounting Significant Accounting Policies Corporate Credit Cards Investment Policy Hardship due to Valuation Changes Writing off Accrued Interest February 2006 October 2000 October 2000 October 2000 October 2000 October 2000 October 2000 October 2000 July 2005 June 2009 June 2009 Urban Streetscape Plan Grazing on Charlston Willows Footpath Vegetation & Landscaping Obstructions Armidale Greening Plan Plan of Management for Charlston Willows Sportsgrounds - Plan of Management Parks - Plan of Management Plan of Management for Parks – General Community Use Plan of Management for Bakers Creek Reserve Plan of Management for Drummond Park Pesticide Notification Plan Location and Sitting of Bus Shelters within the June 2009 Cemetery Operations/ Management Policy Use of the Sportsground by schools January 2008 June 2009 June 2009 Draft July 2009 April 2004 June 2009 July 2009 June 2009 June 2009 July 2004 August 2007 PARKS POL120-Parks POL132-Parks POL133-Parks POL138-Parks POL140*-Parks POL147-Parks POL148-Parks POL161-Parks POL162-Parks POL163-Parks POL178-Parks POL185-Parks Urban Area POL186-Parks POL189-Parks September 2008 June 2009 PERSONNEL POL014-Personnel NESAC wide Equal Employment Opportunity Policy POL015-Personnel Motor Vehicle Policy POL017-Personnel Armidale Dumaresq Council Staff Exchanges with Other Councils and Familiarisation Visits POL019-Personnel Education Assistance Policy POL101-Personnel Annual Union Picnic Day Holiday POL113-Personnel Child Protection Policy POL117-Personnel Leave of Absence for Army Reserve Service NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 June, 2007 October 2000 October 2000 June 2006 September 2002 October 2000 October 2000 440 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION PERSONNEL – continued Adoption POL118-Personnel Policies Remaining Current for Staff of the Former Dumaresq Shire Council POL129-Personnel Leave for Staff involved in Emergency Services POL142*-Personnel Home Based Work Policy POL166-Personnel Employee Dress Code – Indoor Staff POL169-Personnel NESAC Motor Vehicle Transitional Policy POL170-Personnel NESAC Salary Sacrifice Policy POL171-Personnel NESAC Salary Packaging Policy POL172-Personnel NESAC Casual Car Use or Commuter Usage Policy POL179-Personnel Bereavement Recognition POL187-Personnel Provision to staff of Wellness Programs and Benefits POL193-Personnel Staff Grievances and Complaint Handling Policy POL194-Personnel Training Education and Support 25 June 2010 Date of October 2000 March 2002 June 2004 October 2006 July, 2007 July 2007 July 2007 August 2007 June 2009 September 2008 February 2010 Draft April 2009 REGULATORY POL059*-Regulatory POL060*-Regulatory POL061a*-Regulatory POL063-Regulatory POL064*-Regulatory POL065-Regulatory POL067*-Regulatory POL068*-Regulatory POL069*-Regulatory POL070-Regulatory POL071-Regulatory POL075*-Regulatory POL077*-Regulatory POL078-Regulatory POL080*-Regulatory POL081*-Regulatory POL082*-Regulatory POL083*-Regulatory POL085*-Regulatory POL109-Regulatory POL134-Regulatory POL135-Regulatory POL139*-Regulatory POL167-Regulatory POL174-Regularory POL176-Regulatory POL180-Regulatory POL184-Regulatory POL192-Regulatory POL196-Regulatory Armidale Contributions Plan Dumaresq Section 94 Contributions Plan Food Premises Code Keeping of Animals (Urban Areas) Policy Street Vending Control and Outdoor Eating Areas Policy Development Related Security Policy Advertising Signs/Merchandising Tables Landscaping and Tree Planting Policy Amusement Machines Policy Relocation of Buildings Local Place Naming Policy Road Intersections (Line of Sight) Policy Swimming Pool Code Mall Market Operations Policy Armidale Flora and Fauna Study On-site Sewage Management Strategy Busking Policy Roadside Tributes Policy Site-Specific Contribution Plans Electric Fences in Rural Areas Sustainable Domestic Energy Use and Local Air Quality Aquatic Centre Patron Code of Conduct On Site Waste Disposal Policy Policy on Enforcement and Prosecutions Environmental Compliance Policy NESAC Local Companion Animals Management Plan Street Trading Activities Armidale Dumaresq Development Control Plan Public Parking Sole Trader OH&S Pack NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 September 2000 September 2000 March 2002 April 2009 September 2000 July 2009 September 2000 September 2000 September 2000 Draft August 2009 July 2009 December 2008 Under Review June 2009 September 2000 September 2000 November 2002 September 2000 September 2000 Draft March 2009 June 2010 November 2004 December 2003 October 2006 July, 2007 January, 2009 Draft September 2007 February 2008 June 2009 Draft July 2009 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 441 RISK MANAGEMENT POL028-RiskMgt Occupational Health and Safety Policy July 2009 RISK MANAGEMENT – continued Adoption Date of POL029-RiskMgt POL030-RiskMgt POL126-RiskMgt POL158-RiskMgt POL197-RiskMgt POL199-RiskMgt Rehabilitation Policy Safe Driving Policy Supply and Consumption of Alcohol Enterprise Risk Management Policy Minimisation of Corruption Policy Alliance Safety Management System June 2009 September 2000 June 2009 July 2009 February 2010 Draft February 2010 Limit of Council’s Road Maintenance Liability Obsolete – merged to POL035 Kerb, Guttering and Footpaths Vehicular Driveway Upgrading, Maintenance and March 2009 Events on Public Roads Stock Grids on Public Roads Dedication and/or Maintenance of Public Roads Grazing Permits on Public Roads Management of Road Reserves Rural Bus Stop Policy Dust Laying Seals on Public Roads February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 February 2006 August 2002 October 2000 February 2006 February 2006 Armidale Regional Airport - Fees and Charges Armidale Regional Airport - Car Rental Concessions June 2009 June 2009 ROADS POL032-Roads POL033-Roads POL034-Roads POL035-Roads Construction POL086-Roads POL087-Roads POL092-Roads POL094-Roads POL097-Roads POL141-Transport POL093-Roads February 2006 TRANSPORT POL098-Transport POL099-Transport UTILITIES POL039-Utilities Water Supply POL045-Utilities Liquid Trade Waste Policy POL047*-Utilities Policy for the Financing of Water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure POL136*-Utilities Backflow and Cross Connection Prevention Guidelines POL151-Utilities Domestic Rainwater Tanks POL153-Utilities Water Supply Demand Management Plan 2005 POL154-Utilities Water Supply Drought Management Plan 2005 POL181-Utilities Water Supply & Sewerage Development Servicing Plan September 2000 August 2009 September 2000 January 2003 June 2005 July 2005 July 2005 September 2007 COMMUNITY SERVICES POL145-CommServ POL009-CommServ POL200-CommServ Museum Collection Management Community Contributions Policy Urban Art Policy July 2009 July 2009 Draft March 2010 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POL173-InfoTech POL198-InfoTech Policy NESAC Mobile Use Policy Information Technology Procedures and Security NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 June 2009 Draft September 2009 442 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION TWO – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The annual Statement of Affairs for Armidale Dumaresq Council was published on 30 June 2010 and is available for inspection at Council’s Customer Service Counter, Civic Administration Building, 135 Rusden Street, Armidale and also at the Library in Faulkner Street, Armidale. The Statement contains the following information: • • • • • Structure and Functions of Council How Council’s Functions Affect Members of the Public How Can the Public Participate in Council’s Policy Development Types of Documents Held by Council How Members of the Public May Access and Amend Council Documents SECTION THREE – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests and enquiries regarding access to documents or Freedom of Information can be made between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays, or can be made in writing and addressed to: Public Officer Armidale Dumaresq Council PO Box 75A (135 Rusden Street) ARMIDALE NSW 2350 Phone: (02) 6770 3816 Fax: (02) 6772 9275 [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 443 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of AUBURN CITY COUNCIL (FOI AGENCY No. 2073) This Summary of Affairs is for the period ending 30th June 2010 and contains a listing of all of the Council’s current policies. The Council reviews its Policies on an on-going basis so as to ensure their relevance and applicability. For further information on any Policy related matter, contact the Council’s Director, Business & Finance Department. SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Auburn City Council maintains the following Policy Documents: Access to Council Records Activities in Public Places Advertising – Public Notices Art Purchases Auburn Local Approvals Policy Audio Recording of Council Meeting Bonding of Development Works and Deferment of Contributions Community Committees Community Language Aide Companion Animal Policy Complaints Management Child Protection Compliance and Enforcement Collection Development Corporate Wardrobe Disability Access Debt Recovery Development Application Assessment reports – Delegations of Authority Dividing Fences – Shared Funding Donations Driveways, Footpaths and Kerb & Gutter Construction Emergency Evacuation Erosion & Sediment Control from Building Sites Electronic Mail Policy Fact Finding Tours by Elected Members and Staff Filling of Land Flood Prone Land Development Food Shop Standards Fraud and Corruption Management Gifts and Benefits Golf Course – Pensioner Concessions Hire of Council Halls and Rooms Roller Shutters in Commercial Properties Internal Reporting Internet Policy Investment Management Keeping of Animals Kerb Side Numbering Landscape Management of Environmental and Regulatory Related Complaints Mobile Garbage Bins Naming of Streets NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 444 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Ombudsman Operation of Civic Centre, Susan Street, Auburn Outdoor Dining Activities in Public Places Payment of Expenses Incurred and the Provision of Facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Pecuniary Interests by Mayor, Councillors, Staff and Other Pesticide Notification Provision of Information to and Interaction between Councillors and Staff Public Access to Internet – Auburn Library Public Art Public Lighting Rate Reduction for Charitable and Religious Groups Rate Reduction for Pensioners Relatives Accommodation Reward for Reporting Vandalism Records Management Section 355 Committee Roller Shutters and Bars on Commercial Properties Senior Units Policy Service & Communication Sister City Relationships and Hosting of Delegations Strata Subdivisions Tape Recording of Council Meeting Use of Council’s Sporting and Recreational Facilities Use of Council Parks and Reserves Use and Disposal of Council Plant and Equipment Vehicle Access Crossing Volunteers SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs has been prepared to 30th June, 2010. This is available at for inspection at Council’s Customer Services Office at the Civic Precinct or on its website as below. SECTION 3 – Access to Information Requests for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act should be made in writing and addressed to Council’s Freedom of Information Officer as follows: Director, Business & Finance Auburn City Council PO Box 118 AUBURN NSW 1835 Telephone: (02) 9735 1222 Facsimile: (02) 9643 1120 [email protected] www.auburn.nsw.gov.au Personal applications and enquiries can be made between the hours of 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 445 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of Ballina Shire Council (FOI Agency No. 2074) Pursuant to Section 14 (1)(b) and (3) of the Freedom Of Information Act 1989 for the period ending 30 June 2010 Section One – Policy Documents In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 Council holds the following documents, which may be accessed for information or purchased at Council’s Customer Service Centre, corner Tamar and Cherry Streets, Ballina. Council Policies A01 Asset Management A02 Alcohol Regulation on Public Land B01 Busking B02 Banner Poles B03 Backyard Burning B04 Backflow Prevention B05 Backlog Sewer Program B06 Buildings over Council Assets B07 Bushland Reserves Signage B08 B-Double & 4.6m High Vehicle Route Assessment for Regional & Local Roads C01 Caravan Parks – Holiday Vans C02 Caravan Parks – Long Term Residents C03 Child Protection C04 Councillor Expenses and Facilities C05 Corruption Prevention and Fraud Control C06 Code of Conduct C07 Code of Meeting Practice C08 Corporate Sponsorship C09 Complaints Management C10 Commercial Activities on Public Land C11 Contributions for Dust Sealing of Roads C12 Contaminated Land C13 Councillor Training & Development C14 Community Consultation C15 Community Gardens D01 Donations – Financial Assistance D02 Donations – Community Halls Capital Works Assistance D03 Donations – Rates and Charges D04 Donations – Assistance with Council Fees for Community Groups D05 Donations – Australian Representation D06 Donations – In-Kind Assistance for Sporting and Cultural Events and Community Works on Public Land NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 446 D07 D08 D09 D10 E02 E03 F01 F02 F04 G01 H01 I01 I02 L01 L02 M01 M02 N01 N02 O01 P01 P02 P03 P04A P04B P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 R01 R02 R03 S01 S03 U01 U02 U03 U04 V01 W01 W02 W03 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Donations – Insurance for Environmental Volunteer Groups Development Applications Relying on Vehicular Access from Unsealed Rural Roads Donations - Waste Disposal Fees for Not-for-profit Groups Deferral of Developer Contributions Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement Footpaths and Cycleways – Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance Fundraising for Community Groups Filming Grazing of Stock on Road Reserves Hardship Assistance for Rates and Annual Fees Investments Interaction between Councillors and Staff Land Development Reserve – Management Liquid Trade Waste Markets Monuments and Memorials on Public Land Naming of Public Places Naming of Roads and Bridges On-Site Sewage and Wastewater Management Strategy Protected Disclosures Privacy Management Plan Public Art Pesticide Use Pesticide Notification Plan Planning Agreements Private Use Fire Protection Zones (Use of Council Public Land) Property Investment and Development Pressure Sewer Private Structure (existing) on Public Land Richmond Room Hiring Conditions Risk Management Road Closing Applications for Public Roads Special Events Special Rate Unused Public Roads - Short Term Leases University Scholarship Program Untaken Sick Leave Urban Vegetation and Tree Management Policy Vehicle Signs Website Direct Links Water Metering Weddings on Public Land Planning Documents Ballina Local Environmental Plan Ballina Shire BOOST (business options, opportunities and sustainability toolkit) Ballina Shire Combined Development Control Plan Ballina Shire Development Control Plan - Exempt and Complying Development Ballina Urban Land Release Strategy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Ballina Retail Strategy Cities for Climate Protection Local Action Plan Cumbalum Structure Plan Lennox Head Community Aspirations Strategic Plan Lennox Head Structure Plan Lower Richmond River Recreational Boating Study Richmond River Foreshore Master Plan Shire Wide Community Based Heritage Study Social and Community Plan Southern Cross Precinct Master Plan State of the Environment Report and Snapshot Sustainability Plan – People, Place, Prosperity Wardell Community Based Heritage Study Wardell Strategic and Landuse Plan Section 64 (EPA) - Developer Servicing Plans Water Supply Infrastructure Development Servicing Plans Sewerage Infrastructure Development Servicing Plans Section 94 (EPA) - Developer Contribution Plans Ballina Roads Ballina CBD Car Parking Heavy Vehicle Haulage Section 94 (EPA) - Developer Contribution Plans (con’t) Lennox Head Village Centre Car Parking Ballina Shire Contributions Plan 2008 Site Specific - Plans of Management Ballina Coastal Reserve Chickiba Lakes Acid Sulphate Soils and Wetland Generic Plan of Management for Community Land Lake Ainsworth (water quality) Maguires Creek Catchment Northlakes and Lakeside Estates Seven Mile Beach Shaws Bay, East Ballina Estuary (Vol 1 and 2) Williams Reserve Hampton Park Environmental – Plans of Management Urban Stormwater Vegetation – Plans of Management Seven Mile Beachfront Seven Mile Beach West Lake Ainsworth Shaws Bay Escarpment Angels Beach Maguires Creek Catchment Sharps Beach to Shag Rock Shelly Beach to Lighthouse Beach NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 447 448 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Patches Beach Western Shelly Beach Lennox Point Inland Vegetation – Plans of Management East Ballina Crown Reserve Little Fisheries Creek Reserve Duck Creek Reserve Duck Creek High Conservation Value Hutley Road Reserve Lumley Park Rainforest Way Tintenbar Hall Reserve Killen Falls Willow Bank Western Chilcotts Creek Mercer Park Dalwood Scrub Rainforest Internal Policies Blood Bank Advisory Committees – Guide to Operations Bullying & Harassment Carers Leave Certificates of Service & References Debt Recovery (Employee) Drug and Alcohol Management Education Assistance Equal Employment Email, Internet Access and Communication Device Usage Fatigue Management Flexible Working Arrangements Immunisation (Employee) Internal Audit Leave Loss of Licence Maternity Leave Motor Vehicle (Light) Nineteen (19) Day Month Occupational Health and Safety (Statement) Personal Protective Equipment Allocation (PPE) Purchase and Supply of Goods and Services Records Management Recruitment & Selection Remote Access Salary Sacrifice Salary System Smoke Free Workplace Software Usage Staff Support NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 449 Sustainable Procurement Tendering Training Plan Travelling Allowance Uniform Allowance UV Protection Delivery Program Annual Report Community Strategic Plan - 10-year Delivery Program - 4-year Operational Plan - 1-year Budget Fees and Charges Other Documents Alstonville Landscape/Streetscape Plan Ballina Aerodrome Emergency Procedures Manual Ballina CBD Masterplan Ballina District Bushfire Management Plan Ballina Floodplain Management Study Ballina Shire Coastline Hazard Definition Study Ballina Shire Coastline Interim Measures and Action Plan Ballina Shire Displan Ballina Shire Emergency Risk Management Study Effluent Reuse Masterplan Lake Ainsworth Crown Reserve Master Plan Local Disaster Plan Richmond River Lighthouse Precinct Conceptual Master Plan Road Safety Strategic Plan Road Network Study The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Development Strategy Urban Water Management Strategy Wardell and Cabbage Tree Island Flood Study Wardell Landscape/Streetscape Plan Water and Sewerage Infrastructure Plan Section Two – Statement of Affairs Council’s latest Statement of Affairs was produced in June 2010 and is available on Council’s website www. ballina.nsw.gov.au Section Three – Contact Arrangements Requests for access to Council’s documents are dealt with in accordance with Section 12 of the Local Government Act, Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and Council’s Privacy Management Plan. In addition, the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act sets requirements in relation to disclosure of personal information. To access information contained in Council’s files and associated records; members of the public should contact Council’s Records Section. Wherever possible, informal access will be arranged and if copies of documents are required, photocopying charges will apply. Where informal access is not possible (ie. the information relates to another person or not available under Section 12), formal FOI procedures and associated fees will apply. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 450 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 The Records Coordinator is Council’s FOI Officer. Applications for information under the FOI Act should be accompanied by a $30 application fee (reductions apply for pensioners). In addition to the application fee, a $30 per hour processing fee is charged for all requests to access documents that are not pertaining to the applicant’s personal affairs and cannot be obtained under other legislation such as the Local Government Act. The Finance and Governance Manager is Council’s Public Officer. If you have difficulty in obtaining access to Council documents, you may wish to refer your enquiry to the Public Officer. Enquires should be addressed as follows: Public Officer Ballina Shire Council PO Box 450 BALLINA NSW 2478 Telephone: 02 6686 4444 Facsimile: 02 6686 7035 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballina.nsw.gov.au NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 451 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of BANKSTOWN CITY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Council holds and has available for inspection the following policy documents as defined in the Act (namely rules, guidelines, statements of policy, practices, and precedents, details of administrative schemes, and details concerning the administration of legislative instruments): Community Development and Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Residents of Bankstown City – Statement of Commitment Children and Families Strategy City Health Plan Community Safety Strategy Cultural Plan Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan Grants and Donations Policy Homelessness Policy Library Collection Development Policy Multicultural Strategy and Policy Older Residents Strategy and Policy Road Safety Strategic Plan Social Plan Youth Crime Prevention Plan Youth Plan Facilities and Recreation Bike Plan Bushland Plans of Management Community Facilities Community Land – Temporary Access Policy Generic Plan of Management – Community Land Naming of Parks, Reserves, Public Spaces, Roads and Buildings Plans of Management for Community Land – various Smoking Ban on Council Playgrounds and Sporting Fields Sport and Recreation Strategy Sporting Facilities Masterplan Telecommunications Facilities on Community Land Policy Temporary Access over Community Land Vandalism Strategy Governance and Administration Agendas and Minutes of Council Meetings (excluding those parts of the meeting closed to the press and public in accordance with the Local government Act 1993). Annual Reports Business Continuity Plan Code of Council Meeting Practice Council’s Land Register of Operational and Community Land NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 452 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Councillor returns of pecuniary interests Disclosure of Information – Complaints and Objections Electoral Funding Act returns of Candidates Policy for Interaction between Councillors and Staff and the Provision of Information to Councillors. Policy for the payment of expenses and provision of facilities for Councillors Property Numbering Policy Privacy Management Plan Records and Document Management Policy Sale of Property Information Policy Statement of Business Ethics Strategy and Policy City Plan: Plan of Management for the City of Bankstown 2008 -13 Consultation Protocol Access Charter Public Transport Improvement Plan Business Investment Strategy Local Tourism Plan Competition Policy and Action Plan Community Engagement Policy Corporate Communications Events Management Policy Community Events Policy Sponsorship of Local Events and Activities Policy Sister City Relations – Operational Policy Financial Services Adopted Annual Budgets Budget Authorisation Policy Cash Investment Policy Financial Management Policy Pricing Policy (including fees and charges) Rates and Charges, Debt Recovery and Hardship Assistance Audited Financial Statements Procurement Policy Pensioners Policy – Rates and Domestic Waste Charges Rates Notices – inclusion of Additional Materials Policy Internal Audit Code of Conduct Policy on Internal Reporting Under the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 Customer Services Customer Services – Dealing with Difficult Customers Policy Contact Management Policy Customer Feedback and Complaints Management Human Resources EEO Policy and Management Plan Occupational Health and Safety Policy Recruitment and Selection Policy Volunteer Management Policy Workplace Surveillance Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 453 Roads and Infrastructure Footway Mowing Policy Public Lighting Strategy Floodplain Risk Management Plans Street Tree Planting and Footpath Strategy Tree Roots in Underground Pipes Asset Management Policy Environmental Services Local Orders Policy Commercial use of Footways Policy Contaminated Land Management Policy Graffiti Policy and Strategy Re-establishment and new Alcohol Free Zones Register of Graffiti Removal Work Waste Management Strategy Sustainable Development Biodiversity Strategy Catchment Management Strategy Development Control Plan Energy Savings Action Plan Environmental Policy Estuary Management Plans Genetically Modified Crops Policy Greening of Bankstown – Strategy and Policy Local Air Quality Management Plan Local Environment Plan Neighbour Notification Policy Planning Agreements Policy State of the Environment Report Water Savings Action Plan Corporate Information Technology Services Network Security Policy Internet and Email Use Policy Mobile Phone Use Policy SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s Statement of Affairs is available for inspection from Council’s Customer Service Centre, Upper Ground Floor, The Civic Tower – 66-72 Rickard Road, Bankstown. This was most recently published in June 2008. Documents as required by section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 are available, either for inspection at Council’s Customer Service Counter or by arrangement. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Freedom of Information requests should be made in writing and directed to: Manager, Governance, Administration and Property/Public Officer Bankstown City Council PO Box 8 Bankstown NSW 1885 Telephone: (02) 9707 9531 Facsimile: (02) 9707 9443 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 454 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BERRIGAN SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – THE COUNCIL’S POLICY DOCUMENTS The following documents are available at the Council’s Offices for inspection: • Agendas and business papers for Council and committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) • Annual financial reports • Annual Report • Annual reports of bodies exercising delegated council functions • Any codes referred to in the Local Government Act 1993 • Applications under Part 1 of Chapter 7 for approval to erect a building, and associated documents • Auditor’s report • Departmental representatives’ reports presented at a meeting of the council in accordance with section 433. • Development applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and associated documents • EEO Management Plan • Environmental planning instruments, development control plans and plans made under section 94AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 applying to land within the Council’s area. • Gift Register • Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land. • Local Emergency Management Plan (Displan) • Local policies adopted by the council concerning approvals and orders • Management plan • Minutes of Council and Committee meetings, but restricted (in the case of any meeting or part of a meeting that is closed to the public) to the resolutions and recommendations of the meeting • Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council. • Plans of management for community land. • Records of approvals granted, any variation from local policies with reasons for the variation, and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals. • Records of building certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. • Register of delegations • Register of investments • Returns as to candidates’ campaign donations • Returns of the interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates • The Council’s land Register • The council’s Policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, Councillors • The model code prescribed under section 440(1) and the code of conduct adopted by the council under section 440(3) • The register of graffiti removal work kept in accordance with section 67C • The Statement of Affairs, the Summary of Affairs and the register of policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act 1989. • Policy Manual, including the following policies: 1.COUNCIL NAME BADGES NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 455 2 UNAUTHORISED ADVERTISING STRUCTURE - REMOVAL OF 4.STREET STALLS 6.HIRE OF PLANT FOR COUNCIL WORKS 7.BERRIGAN AIRSTRIP 8.TOCUMWAL AERODROME 9.MURRAY RIVER WATER POLICY STATEMENT ON WATER QUALITY 11. STAFF SERVICE WITH THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY RESERVE 12.ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFERENCES 13.HOUSING FOR STAFF MEMBERS 14.MAYOR’S SEDAN 16.USE OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - FORMAL AREA 17.MONUMENTAL AND LAWN CEMETERIES 19.FEES - APPROVED FIRST AID COURSE 20 AUTHORITY TO SEND BUSH FIRE CONTROL UNITS OUTSIDE THE COUNCIL’S AREA 21.AUTHORITY TO SEND COUNCIL PLANT OUTSIDE THE COUNCIL’S AREA IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS 23 HIRE OF COUNCIL PLANT FOR PRIVATE WORKS 24.SELECTION OF STAFF MEMBERS 26 INSURANCE - RISK MANAGEMENT 28.ACCESS TO COUNCIL’S REFUSE DEPOT - SPECIAL EVENTS 29.CLOTHING 33.SALARY POLICY 34.DOG AND DOG IMPOUNDING POLICY 35.PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS PROCEDURE 36 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY 37 PAYMENT OF EXPENSES AND PROVISION OF FACILITIES 38.STREET AND PUBLIC PLACE NAMING POLICY 39 STAFF REMUNERATION PACKAGE 40 PURCHASING POLICY 41 SERVICE RECOGNITION 42 PRESENTATION ON RETIREMENT FROM THE COUNCIL 44 SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT POLICY 45 PRE EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL POLICY 46 REHABILITATION POLICY 47.STREET BANNERS POLICY 48 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER 49 DEFERRED DEBTORS 50.ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL EXPENSES 52 LEAVE POLICY (SEE ALSO POLICY NO. 72 ANNUAL AND OTHER LEAVE POLICY) 54.INTERNAL REPORTING POLICY 57.DRIVEWAYCONSTRUCTION 58 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT 59.TRAINING POLICY STATEMENT 61 LONG SERVICE PAYMENTS 62 LOCAL APPROVALS POLICY 63 REFUND OF APPLICATION FEES 64 WASTE MANAGEMENT 65 CUSTOMER REQUEST / SUGGESTION POLICY 66 LIABILITY MANAGEMENT POLICY NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 456 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 67 STOCK IMPOUNDING POLICY 68 ASSISTANCE FOR ATTENDANCE OF INDIVIDUALS AT SPORTING AND OTHER EVENTS. 69 NEW KERBSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES 71 HEAT STRESS POLICY 72 ANNUAL AND OTHER LEAVE POLICY 73 REIMBURSEMENT OF RELOCATION EXPENSES POLICY 75 CHILD PROTECTION POLICY 76 CAPITAL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY 77 DRAINAGE CORRIDORS FIRE REDUCTION POLICY 79 CONSTRUCTED FOOTPATH RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY 80 ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRIBUTORY FOOTPATH AND KERB AND GUTTER SCHEMES PURSUANT TO CLAUSES 217, 218 & 219 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993 81 PUBLIC INFORMATION POLICY 84 DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY 86 PUBLIC INTERNET USAGE 87 ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILLORS AT COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND EVENTS 88. WATER TRADING POLICY 89 POLICY FOR VOLUNTEERING IN BERRIGAN SHIRE 90 PRIVATE USE OF COUNCIL VEHICLES 91 COUNCIL INVOLVEMENT IN NEW ENTERPRISES 92. TENDER EVALUATION POLICY 93 TOCUMWAL AERODROME RUNWAY 04/22 94 RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY & FRAMEWORK 95 ROAD OPENING POLICY 98 COMMUNICATION DEVICES POLICY 101 LIBRARY COLLECTION POLICY 102 FRAUD CONTROL POLICY 103 LOCAL POLICY FOR RELOCATION OF PREVIOUSLY USED RESIDENCES 104 REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 105 DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL COMMUNITY CONSULTATION POLICY 106 PRIVATE USE OF COUNCIL VEHICLES – FUEL CHARGE 107 EARLY ISSUE OF SUBDIVISION CERTIFICATES 108 PERMANENT WATER SAVING POLICY 109 SIGNS AS REMOTE SUPERVISION 110 PLAYGROUND MANAGEMENT 111. LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE POLICY 112. INVESTMENT POLICY 113 LIBRARY SERVICE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS POLICY 114 ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY 115 OUTDOOR DINING AND FOOTPATH TRADING POLICY 116 DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE POLICY NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 457 The following Codes and Plans are also available for viewing: • Apex Park Plan of Management • Asset Management Plans: • Roads, Streets & Bridges • Sewer • Water Supply • Berrigan Local Environmental Plan 1992 • Business Continuity Plan • Code for Erection of Swimming Pools and Safety Fences • Code of Conduct • Cultural Plan 2008-2011 • Detached Dwellings Code • Development Control Plan for Residential Building Lines • Development Control Plan No. 1 – “Village” • Development Control Plan No. 2 – “Exempt and Complying Development” • Development Control Plan No. 3 – “Parking” • Development Control Plan No. 4 for the Tocumwal Aerodrome • Development Servicing Plan - Sewer • Development Servicing Plan – Water • DISPLAN • Drought Management Plan • Drug and Alcohol Plan • Ecologically Sustainable Development Statement • Guarantee of Service • Library Management Plan 2006-2010 • Local and Neighbourhood Parks Plan of Management • Local Companion Animal Management Plan • Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting • Murray Regional Environmental Plan No. 2 – Riverine Land • On Site Sewerage Management Plan • Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) For Effluent Reuse On Finley Golf Course • Operational Environmental Management Plan (OEMP) for Effluent Reuse on Tocumwal Golf Course • Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan • Pesticide Use Notification Plan • Plan for the Management of the Corella Population at Tocumwal • Privacy Management Plan • Residential Flat Code • Risk Management Strategic Plan • Roadside Vegetation Management Plan • Section 94 Development Contributions Plan • Social/Community Plan • State of the Environment Report • Statement of Business Ethics • Stormwater Management Plan & SBP • Strategic Business Plan – Road Assets • Strategic Business Plan - Sewer • Strategic Business Plan – Water • Strategic Economic Development Plan • Subdivision Code • Tocumwal Foreshore & Recreation Reserve Plan of Management • Water Demand Management Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 458 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Copies of the Statement of Affairs of the Council, which was prepared as at 30th June, 2010, may be purchased from the Council. SECTION 3 – COUNCIL’S CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any Freedom of Information inquiries concerning the Council’s activities should be directed to: Mr Matthew Hansen Public Officer Berrigan Shire Council PO Box 137 BERRIGAN 2712 Telephone (03) 5888 5100 Fax (03) 5885 2092 Email: [email protected] The Council’s office hours are 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BLACKTOWN CITY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following Policy documents are available for inspection and/or sale. ABANDONED VEHICLES P000013.4 Abandoned Vehicles ABORIGINAL RECONCILIATION P000015.4 Statement of Commitment P000446.1 Indigenous Protocols ACCESS P000026.3 P000054.3 P000200.4 P000202.3 P000264.4 P000425.3 P000426.4 P000444 Parking for Persons with a Disability Bus Routes Finding Properties - Principles of Numbering Finding Properties - Kerb side House Numbering Access to Properties from Roads Access Policy Child Care Centres - Access Access and Equity Policy ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES P000017.1 Fringe Benefits Tax P000018.1 Financial Reviews P000407.1 Section 94 - Deferred Payment of Section 94 Contributions P000413.2 Grants to Community Organisations and others ADVERTISING & PROMOTION P000020.3 Events - Sporting Activities where Council is Represented P000022.2 Flags - Blacktown City - Issue P000024.2 Presentation of Keys of the City & Certificates of Honorary Citizenship ANIMALS - LOCAL ORDERS P000031.5 Animals Kept on Private Property P000032.4 After Hours Call Out for Seriously Sick or Injured Animals or Stray Livestock P000033.4 Provision of Animal Cadavers for Use by Sydney University P000151.4 Dog Control P000152.5 Noise Nuisance - Barking Dogs P000439.2 Declarations of ‘Dangerous Dogs’ P000463.2 Management of Feral and Infant Companion Animals AQUATIC CENTRES P000342.2 Blacktown Pool - Operation P000343.2 Pool & Spa Testing - Commercial P000465.1 Seasonal Swimming Centre – Operation BLACKTOWN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTRE P000044.3 Business Development NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 459 460 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 BUILDING MATTERS P000045.4 Building Lines - Residential P000047.3 Local Approvals Policy P000048.2 On-Site Stormwater Detention Designers’ Accreditation P0000445 New Dwellings on Narrow Allotments BUILDINGS - GENERAL P000050.3 Carports, Awnings, Pergolas, Garages and Small Extensions to Dwellings P000051.3 Fences, Screen Walls and Building Lines for Dwellings P000052.5 Awards - Buildings that Enhance Blacktown P000053.3 Preservation of Existing Suburb Names P000114.4 Community Resource Hubs – First Aid Room P000189.5 Hire of Halls, Blacktown Civic Centre, Neighbourhood and Community Centres P000339.4 Aquatic Centres - Waiver of Entrance Fees - Medical Reasons CARAVANS & CARAVAN PARKS P000055.3 Services to Caravans on Rural Sites P000056.3 Restrictions on Animals in Caravan Parks CITY ASSETS P0000160.2 Work by Government & Public Authorities on Council Land P0000162.2 Constructions Zones - Approvals P0000163.4 Constructions sites – Protecting Footways and Erecting Hoardings CARPARKING P000059.2 Infringements CODE OF CONDUCT P000061.4 Code of Conduct COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION, CONSULTATION & PARTICIPATION P000066.3 Public Meetings - Invitation to the Mayor P000147.3 Preservation of Aboriginal Archaeological Areas P000333.3 Preservation of Suburb Names P000363.2 Emeritus Mayor P000366.3 Records Management P000441.3 Community Communication, Consultation and Participation COMMUNITY LAND P000086.3 Community land - Leasing, Licensing and Reclassification P000119.4 Village Green P000242.3 Sporting Facilities - Casual Use P000245.3 Sporting Grounds - Seasonal Allocation COMMUNITY SERVICES - GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS P000087.1 Child Care Centre - Fee Arrears COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES P000451.2 Public Art Policy P000452.2 Cultural Policy P000467.1 Art Collections Policy COUNCIL’S COAT OF ARMS & COMMON SEAL P000120.1 Use of Coat-of-Arms and Logo COUNCIL - GENERAL P000071.2 Firearms in Council Buildings NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 461 COUNCIL BUILDINGS & PROPERTIES P000104.2 Australian Flag on Council-Owned Buildings P000106.1 Civic Centre Roof - Telecommunications Facilities P000107.2 Cleaning Contracts P000108.1 Construction of Council Buildings P000109.1 Building Insurance P000111.1 Neighbourhood Centre Facilities P000112.1 Neighbourhood Centres - Management Committee Contribution Towards Projects P000113.4 Residential Leases of Council’s Cottages P000115.4 Short Term Non-Residential Leases P000116.1 Responsibility for Outgoings accrued under Leases of Council Property by Community Groups P000454.1 Community Management Committee Policy COUNCIL COMMITTEES P000065.2 Code of Meeting Practice P000065.1 Catering Arrangements P000069.1 Deputations – Development Committee P000073.1 Funeral Arrangements – Members of Committees P000078.1 Powers, Duties & Membership of Committees P000082.1 Local Traffic Committee P000083.1 Transcripts of Council Meeting and Access to Files P000084.1 Policy Committee Meetings COUNCIL PLANT P000085.3 Minivan Driver Familiarisation Test P000122.2 Accessories - Vehicles P000123.1 Air-conditioning P000124.4 Environmentally Friendly Vehicles P000127.1 Disposal - Stores P000128.1 Disposal - Furniture, Office & Computer Equipment P000131.2 Leaseback Vehicles Availability COUNCILLORS - GENERAL P000469.2 Civic Office Expenses & Facilities Policy DAMS & DIVERSIONS P000132.3 Dams DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS P000088.4 Development of Contaminated Land P000133.2 Rezoning Fees P000135.3 Development Applications for the Riverstone Release Area - Rouse Hill Development Area P000136.3 Blank Walls P000140.3 Veterinary Establishments P000364.1 Social Impact Assessment (SIA) of Proposed Developments P000453.2 Asbestos in Buildings DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS P000143.1 Existing Allotments P000144.1 Council Properties P000145.2 Moveable Dwellings - Dual Occupancy P000146.2 State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 P000149.1 Section 94 Contributions for Integrated Housing NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 462 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 DISABLED PERSONS P000028.2 Reports on Disabled Persons P000029.3 International Day of People with a Disability DIVIDING FENCES P000150.1 Contributions Toward Dividing Fences ELECTRICITY & STREET LIGHTING P000154.2 Electricity Substations P000155.3 Lighting of Toilet Blocks, Bus Shelters & Pedestrian Tunnels P000156.2 Street Lighting ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT P000157.2 Engineering Guide - Local Approvals Policy ENVIRONMENT P000482 Environmental Sustainability Policy ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS P000442.3 Alcohol and Other Drug Policy ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION P000458.2 Blacktown City Council Stormwater Quality Control Policy P000479.1 Graffiti Management Policy EVENTS P000021.3 P000117.3 P000221.3 P000238.3 Festivals Carnivals, Religious Festivals and Special Events Buskers Parks - Licences for Special Events FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE P000036.3 Financial Assistance. Sportspersons and Representatives in the Fields of Sport, Arts/Culture and Education P000237.3 Park Committees - Annual Allocation FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS P000111.3 Financial Contributions, Neighbourhood Centres - Management Committee, Contribution Towards Projects P000134.3 Section 94 - Development Applications Submitted before Scheduled Drainage Works are Constructed P000139.3 Charities & Religious Organisations - Conditions for Development Consent P000141.4 Section 94 - Deferred Payment of Section 94 Contributions P000142.3 Section 94 - Levying Contributions for Dual Occupancies P000148.4 Section 94 - Works in Kind Procedures to Offset Monetary Contributions P000457.3 Parklea Release Area – 2 Year Approvals Under Contribution Plan P000462.3 Section 94 Contributions - requests for deferral without interest FIRE CONTROL P000170.3 Permits to Light Fires P000171.3 Burning Vegetation and Domestic Waste P000172.1 Rural Fire Brigade Vehicles FLOOD PRONE & AFFECTED AREAS OF LAND P000459.2 Local Overland Flooding as Distinct from Mainstream Creek Flooding NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 463 FOOTPATHS P000175.2 Kerb and Gutter and Path Paving Charges P000176.3 Obstruction of Footway by Advertising Signs, Vehicles P000178.2 Restorations by Public Authorities and Private Constructors P000179.2 Outdoor Eating Policy P000266.3 Paths for Pedestrians on Bridges P000437.2 Use of Footpath Areas P000485.1 Path Paving Policy GARBAGE & WASTE SERVICES P000186.3 Mobile Garbage Bins P000187.3 Trade Waste P000188.3 Rubbish Watch Incentive Scheme GEOGRAPHICAL NAMES P000182.2 Naming and Renaming of Roads P000183.2 Naming of Shopping Centres P000184.4 Naming Public Reserves HALLS, COMMUNITY & NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRES P000460.2 Hiring of Halls (Waiving of Fees) HEALTH PRACTICES P000023.3 Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Promotions P000185.3 Garbage Collection Service P000192.3 Beauty Salons P000194.2 Legionella Bacteria - Register P000195.3 Skin Penetration P000196.3 Public Swimming Pools, Spa Pools and Sauna Rooms P000429.4 Food Premises - Health Practices P000475.2 Community Services – Smoke Free Public Areas HISTORICAL SITES P000197.4 Financial Assistance – owners of items of Historical Significance HOTELS - PREMISES LICENSED BY LIQUOR ADMINISTRATION BOARD P000198.3 Trading Hours P000199.2 Liquor Licence Hearings - Procedure for Advice to Councillors INDUSTRIAL AREAS & BUILDINGS P000203.2 Electricity and Telecommunications Cabling Network P000204.2 Factory Registration INFORMATION P000480 Privacy Management Plan 3rd Edition INSURANCE P000209.1 Westpool P000211.1 Payment re. Insurance Claims INVESTMENT P000212.3 Investment LAND ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL & DEDICATION P000213.1 Easements - Statutory Authorities P000214.1 Release Variation or Modification of Restriction as to User, Easements, Positive Covenants P000215.1 Entering into Deeds of Indemnity with respect to Drainage Easements P000216.1 Land Acquisition NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 464 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION P000218.1 Resumption and Acquisition of Land - Payment of Legal Costs P000387.4 Sale of Council Land LAND PROJECTS P000080.4 Acquisitions by Land Projects Sub-Committee P000220.4 Annual Report on Land Projects LEGAL MATTERS P000224.1 Subpoenas of Documents and/or Staff LIVESTOCK & LARGE ANIMALS P000226.1 After Hours Callouts LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION P000227.1 Election of Executive MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES - PARKS & COMMUNITY FACILITIES P000228.1 Appointment of Additional Members P000229.2 Cheques P000232.1 Payment of Electricity Accounts - Parks P000233.1 Submissions by Parks Committees MEMBERS OF FEDERAL & STATE PARLIAMENTS P000235.1 Representations to Members PARKS, RESERVES & PLAYING FIELDS P000239.2 Closure of Fields in Wet Weather P000240.2 Taking liquor and drinking alcohol in parks P000241.2 Entry by Sydney Water P000243.2 Francis Park No.1 - Levy P000244.2 Use of Reserves P000246.2 Ground Allocation - Guidelines - Parks & Reserves P000250.2 Use of Temporary Buildings on Reserves PURCHASING P000252.2 Purchasing Goods Made in Australia and Local Supplier Preference P000432.2 Code of Procurement P000484 Sustainable Purchasing Policy RATES & DEBT RECOVERY P000253.1 Abandonments - Small Debts P000254.2 Abandonments - Reduction of Rates & Charges P000256.2 Debt Recovery Notices P000257.1 Farm Rating Areas P000258.1 Additional Requirements for Farmland Rating Eligibility P000259.1 Rate Recovery P000260.1 Sundry Debtors P000261.2 Rating - Hardship Provisions P000263.3 Pensioner Rate Rebate and Hardship Policy RECYCLING P000283.3 Clothing Recycling Bins ROADS P000173.3 P000181.2 P000265.4 P000267.4 Floodway Warning Signs Linemarking Barricades Road Construction in Rural Subdivisions NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 465 P000268.4 P000269.4 P000270.2 P000272.2 P000273.2 P000274.1 P000275.3 P000276.4 P000277.2 P000278.4 P000279.3 P000280.4 P000281.3 P000282.4 P000483 Road Construction for Roads in Commercial, Industrial & Residential Subdivisions Road Construction for Development or Building Applications (Not involving subdivisions) Pavement Specifications Public Utilities in Roads and Path Paving Road Openings - Common Drainage Lines - New Subdivisions Road Opening Charges Roundabouts Service Laneways in Business Zones Access to RTA Controlled Roads Local Area Traffic Management and Traffic Calming Schemes 50km/h Urban Speed Limit Pathways/Laneways Closures - Procedure Roadside Memorials Landscaping Roundabouts, Road Islands and Median Strips Naming Policy for Private Roads SEWAGE P000284 On-site Sewerage Management Facilities SOIL EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL P000285.4 Soil Erosion & Sediment Control SPONSORSHIP POLICY P000478.3 Sponsorship Policy STAFF P000288.2 P000290.1 P000291.1 P000292.1 P000293.1 P000296.1 P000297.1 P000298.1 P000300.1 P000301.1 P000302.1 P000303.1 P000304.1 P000305.1 P000306.1 P000307.1 P000310.1 P000314.1 P000315.1 P000318.1 P000320.1 P000321.1 P000322.1 P000323.1 P000325.1 P000362.1 P000443.4 P000461.1 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Grant/Subsidy Based Employment Child Care Centres Pool Staff Apprentices Retirement Counselling Service Gratuities - Policy for Payment Certificates of Service Delegated Authority - Progression Within Grades Leave Provisions Blood Donors Australian Defence Forces Reserve Special - Child Care Centres Special - Civil Emergency Payment of S.E.S. Salaries Education Assistance Policy Overtime Disclosure of Interest - Designated Employees Internal Reporting Policy - Protected Disclosures Act, 1994 Seminars and Conferences Supply of Protective & Safety Clothing to Outdoor Staff Leaseback Vehicles - Car Allowance Indoor Staff Job Sharing Policy General Manager - Credit Card Corporate Uniform Policy Complaints and Compliments Communications Devices (Staff) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 466 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 STREET PARTIES P000326.2 Events - Street Parties STREET TREE PLANTING P000481 Street Tree Planting SUBDIVISIONS P000327.2 Deed of Agreement & Bonding of Engineering Work P000328.2 Engineering Works - Acceptance of Bank Guarantees and Performance Bonds P000329.2 Path Paving - Industrial Areas P000330.2 Section 94 Contributions P000331.2 Security Amounts - On-Costs Engineering Works P000332.2 Security Amounts - On-Costs Engineering Works - Riverstone Industrial Area P000334.3 Tree Preservation Controls - Implementation P000335.1 Underground Telephone Plant P000338.3 Smart Lot Subdivisions - Parklea Release Area TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE P000368.3 Overhead Telecommunications Cabling P000438.2 Telecommunications Towers on Council Parks and Reserves P000448.2 Residential Satellite Dish TENDERS & CONTRACTS P000346.1 Variations to Contracts TREES P000347.3 P000349.2 P000350.2 P000351.2 P000352.2 P000354.3 Enforcement of Tree Preservation Register of Significant Vegetation Tree Planting in Streets Trees for Schools, Churches and Community Organisations Provision of Free Trees to Residents Tree Preservation Order - Witnesses Expenses VEHICULAR & GUTTER CROSSINGS P000356.3 Vehicle Crossing Paths on Rural Land P000357.3 Vehicle Crossing Paths on Urban Land VETERINARY ESTABLISHMENTS P000358.2 Development Consent WELLNESS P000470.1 Wellness through Physical Activity WESTERN SYDNEY REGIONAL ORGANISATION OF COUNCILS P000359.2 Delegates WORKERS COMPENSATION P000360.1 Workers Compensation Insurance - Licence Renewal P000361.1 Workers’ Compensation - Cash Reserve YOUTH P000294.3 Work Experience for Students SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Blacktown City Council produces a Statement of Affairs and it is available by contacting the officers named below. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 467 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Members of the public may make application to view or be provided copies of information and documents held by Council, with access governed by legislation including the Local Government Act, Freedom of Information Act, Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act and Environmental Planning & Assessment Act. There is a wide range of documents available for access, copies of which are available free of charge. There are other documents available, copies of which are available for a small charge. Enquires concerning the procedure for inspecting and/or obtaining copies of documents available from Council, as well as requests for amendments to Council records concerning the personal affairs of a member of the public, should be directed to the following officers. Mr Craig Dalli Freedom of Information Officer, or Mr Ken Marsh Governance Services Coordinator Blacktown City Council Civic Centre Flushcombe Road BLACKTOWN 2148 Telephone: 9839 6000 Fax: 9831 1961 e-mail: [email protected] Hours: 8.30 am – 4.30pm General Manager, Blacktown City Council. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 468 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the Blue Mountains City Council Section 1 – Documents Held by Council Blue Mountains City Council holds a range of documents which are available for public viewing: Development Control Plans DCP Better Living DCP 5 Echo Point Precinct, Katoomba DCP 9 Register of Significant Trees DCP 11 Water Board Staging Plan DCP 14 Sorensens Nursery Site, Herbert Street, Leura DCP 15 Parklands, Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath DCP 17 Lucasville Road/Mount Street/Brookdale Terrace, Glenbrook DCP 19 Katoomba Golf Course DCP 21 Advertising and Information Signage DCP 31 Public Infrastructure Works in Subdivisions and Developments DCP 32 The Ritz, Lot 3, 4, 6 and Part Lot 5, Sec 10, DP 1175 and Lot 1, DP 916747, 203-223 Leura Mall DCP 33 Exempt and Complying Development DCP 35 Community Consultation for Land Use Management and Manual of Procedures DCP 36 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Council Registers Information that is publicly available Under section 12, Local Government Act 1993 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Land Register (Section 53, Local Government Act 1993); Register Pecuniary Interest Returns (Section 450A, Local Govt Act 1993); Companion Animals Register (Companion Animals Act 1998); Development Consent Register (Section 100, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979); Building Certificates Register (Section 149G, Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979); Record of Approvals Register; Political Donations and Gifts Register; Cemetery Register; Delegations Register; Heritage Register; Skin Penetration Register; Policy Register; and Protection of the Environment Operations Act Register. Policy Policies available on the website include: • • • • • • Access to Information; Access to Information, Council staff and Council Premises for Councillors; Code of Conduct; Code of Meeting Practice; Community Consultation; Internal Audit Charter; NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 469 Internal Audit Policy; Media Policy; Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities Policy; Privacy Management Plan; Probity Audit Policy for BMCC Capital Works Program; Purchasing Policy; Serious and Substantial Complaints; Statement of Business Ethics; Unreasonable Complainants; Access and Equity Policy; Statement of Principles – Waiving of fees; Public Art Policy; Asset Naming Policy; Community Buildings Policy; Corporate Property Policy; Sustainable Asset Management Policy; Unformed Roads Policy; Debt Recovery and Writing off; Investment; Pay As You Go (PAYG) Withholding Tax Policy; Sundry Debtor Invoicing; Equal Employment Opportunity; Staff Support to emergency Services Centre During Incidents and Emergencies ; OHS Risk Management; Bushcare Policy; Activities in Public Places Policy; Addendum to Local Order No. 18 – Keeping of Animals; Companion Animals Management Plan; Contaminated and Potentially Contaminated Land Policy; Enforcement Policy; Local Orders; Mediation Policy; and Temporary fencing (hoardings)/Barrier Systems. Section 2 – Statement of Affairs In accordance with section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act 1989, Blue Mountains City Council has produced its most recent Statement of Affairs dated to December 2009. The Statement of Affairs can be accessed on the Blue Mountains City Council website under ‘Your Council’ and can be downloaded from the site http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/yourcouncil/freedomofinformation/ The Statement of Affairs includes the following information: • Structure and Functions of Blue Mountains City Council • Authority • Elected Council • Functions • Vision Statement and Corporate Goals • Mission • City Profile • Management Plan • Planning Processes • Structure • Effect of Council’s Functions on Members of the Public • Principal Activities: • Providing Good Government • Looking after Environment • Looking after People • Using Land for Living • Moving Around • Working and Learning • 2009-2013 Priority Focus • Arrangements for Public Participation in Policy Formulation NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 470 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Section 3 – Arrangements for access to Council held information The Council provides access to information and records through two main pieces of legislation: section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 makes provision for a wide range of information to be publicly available; and the Freedom of Information Act 1989 legislates for access to most other Council held records. Location of information: With the exception of archival material held in the Council’s History Library, all other material may be accessed at the Council Chambers, Civic Place, Katoomba during normal business hours or there is a large amount of information held on the Council website. The Council’s History Library is located at 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood and is open three days per week. Enquiries may be made by letter, personal visit or telephone to Katoomba Council Chambers, Civic Place, Katoomba NSW 2780, (02) 4780 5000 or Springwood History Library (02) 4723 5000. Copies of documents and charges: Copies of material will generally be made available but the Council is able to, and does, set a charge for copying. Each year the Council determines a schedule of fees and charges for its services for the following financial year and this information is available in the updated Management Plan – Detailed Financial Documentation considered by the Council each year as part of its review of the Management Plan. This document is available for inspection, at no cost, in Council’s offices and at Branch libraries. FOI applications: Applications for access to information made under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 should be sent to the Privacy Officer and must be accompanied by the application fee of $30.00. Applicants may apply for a discount of 50% in cases of personal hardship. The Act also makes provision for the Council to charge for additional processing as applicable. Privacy: Privacy matters are handled in compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and Council’s Privacy Management Plan. Assistance: Council staff will assist you with any concerns you may have regarding the accuracy of information held by the Council. Requests for amendments/corrections to our records should be addressed to the Privacy Officer and outline the basis of any objections to the information currently held by the Council. Statutory requirements may prevent amendments without submission of satisfactory documentation. Our Statutory responsibilities and legal obligations may restrict or prohibit the inspection of certain documents/ files etc and, in some cases, may prevent us from providing a copy of the information. However when permissible, access will be provided to inspect the relevant documents, pertaining to your interests. For further information, contact: Privacy Officer Blue Mountains City Council Locked Bag 1005 Katoomba NSW 2785 Phone: (02) 4780 5000 Fax: (02) 4780 5555 Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 471 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BOGAN SHIRE COUNCIL This is the Summary of Affairs of Bogan Shire Council. As required by the Act the Summary is in three sections : 1 Policy Documents 2 Statement of Affairs 3 Contact Arrangements SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Bogan Shire Council maintains a Policy Register that is available for inspection at the Shire Office, which details policies and codes in relation to various areas of operation as adopted by Council. The following documents and information are available to the public free of charge. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Council’s Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Delegations of Authority Disaster Plan EEO Management Plan Expenses and Facilities Policy Fencing Policy Internal Reporting Policy Local Approvals Policy Local Environmental Planning Instruments Management Plan Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Policy Register Revenue Policy Recruitment Policy State of the Environment Report Tree Preservation Order Adjoining Owners Notification Building Line Policy Fees and Charges Legal Action – Ability to Commence – Policy – Debt Collection Motor Vehicle Policy Occupation Health and Safety Constitution Smokes Free Work Environment Policy Annual Report Business Papers Auditors Report Building Certificate Records Building Applications / Approval Records Development Applications / Consent Records NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 472 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Council’s Statement of Affairs describes the functions and structure of Council, the decision making powers that may effect the public and how the community may participate in the decision making process. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Access to Policy Documents or any Freedom of Information enquiries concerning the Council’s activities can be arranged by contacting Council’s Public Officer, Mr Michael Brady, 81 Cobar Street, Nyngan between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm on weekdays, holidays excepted. Mr Brady may be contracted by telephone on (02) 68 359000, or by facsimile on (02) 68 359 011, or by e-mail on [email protected] or by mail at PO Box 221, Nyngan NSW 2825. There will be a charge for the supply of copies of policy documents, depending on the cost of productions. MICHAEL BRADY, General Manager 1st June 2010 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 473 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BOMBALA COUNCIL Section 1 – Policy Documents Bombala Council has the following policy documents available for inspection under Section 14(1)(b) and (3) of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989: Corporate Structure Committee Structure Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Contributions Plans – Developer Headworks – Section 64 Developer Contributions, Sewerage and Water Headworks Delegations of Authority Register Bombala Local Disasters Plan (DISPLAN) EEO Management Plan Model Policy for Interaction between Councillors and Staff Internal Reporting Policy Employment Codes – Bombala Council Award Restructuring Policy – Bombala Council Training Policy – Bombala Council Salary System Bombala Local Environment Plan, 1990 (as amended) Expenses and Facilities Policy Gifts and Benefits Policy Internal Reporting Policy Provision of Information to and Interaction between Councillors and Staff Policy Local Approvals Policy (unless otherwise superseded or overridden by government legislation, for example SEPP60). Community Land Management Plan – Sportsgrounds – Parks and Gardens – General Community Use Management Plan (incorporating Estimates of Income and Expenditure and Schedule of Fees and Charges) Privacy Management Plan Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings Policy Register (containing decisions by Council and forming policy) Revenue Policy State of the Environment Report Tenders and Purchasing Policy Notification of Adjoining Owners Policy (see Local Approvals Policy) Local Approvals Policy - Notification of neighbours concerning Building Works (see note above) Building - Conditions of Approval Bombala Bush Fire Emergency Management Plan Flood Prone or Floodway Lands – Minimum Floor Levels Policy Food Premises Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 474 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Smoking in the Workplace Policy Annual Report Auditors Report Disclosures Register Statement of Business Ethics Land Register Investment Register Development Applications Register Section 2 – Statement of Affairs A Statement of Affairs for the Bombala Council has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 14 of Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act, and is included as part of Council’s current Annual Report. Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Enquiries for inspection or purchase of documents held by the Council should be directed to: Mrs Robin Guthrie FOI Officer Bombala Council 71 Caveat Street BOMBALA NSW 2632 Telephone: (02) 6458 3555 Fax: (02) 6458 3777 Email [email protected] D C COTTEE, General Manager June 2010. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 475 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BOTANY BAY CITY COUNCIL Section 1 – Policy Documents Policy details as required by the relevant sections of the Local Government Act, 1993 and the Freedom of Information Act, 1989. These include the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Council’s Code of Conduct Council’s Code of Meeting Practice Annual Report Annual Financial Reports Auditor’s Report Management Plan EEO Management Plan Council’s policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, councillors Council’s Land Register Register of Investments Returns of the interests of councillors, designated persons and delegates Returns as to candidates’ campaign donations Business Papers for Council and Committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) Minutes of Council and Committee meetings, but restricted (in the case of any meeting or part of a meeting that is closed to the public) to minutes of: (a) the recommendations of the meeting, other than recommendations concerning the proposed acquisition of land at a public auction; and (b) such other matters as the Council or Committee resolves should be made public. Contributions Plans - Mascot Station Precinct – 94 Contributions Plan - City of Botany Bay Section 94 Contributions Plan 2005 to 2010 Development Control Plans - Access DCP - Off-Street Parking DCP - Mascot Station Precinct DCP & John Street Mascot Design Guidelines - DCP No. 29 - Waste Management & Minimisation Guidelines - Aircraft Noise DCP - Extended Public House Trading Hours DCP - Container Terminals DCP & Similar Facilities Handling Containers - Amusement Centres - 235-237B Bay Street, Pagewood - 28-40 Lord Street, Botany - 1365 Botany Road, Botany - 14a Baker Street, Botany - 25-27 Green Street, Banksmeadow - Energy Efficiency DCP - DCP No. 24 - Notification of Development Applications - DCP - Exempt and Complying Development - DCP No. 25 - Moore and Baker Street, Banksmeadow - 26A Bunnerong Road, Daceyville DCP - Building Design and Construction DCP - Stormwater and Drainage System Guidelines - DCP No. 30 - Botany/Randwick Industrial Area Land Use Safety Study - DCP No. 32- Landscape - DCP No. 34 - Contaminated Land NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 476 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 - DCP No. 36 - Daceyville Conservation Area - DCP No. 33 - Industrial Development - Draft DCP 41 Outdoor Advertising - Subdivision DCP No. 7 - DCP No. 37 – Heritage Conservation - DCP No. 38 – Houses and Ancillary Structures - DCP No. 40 – Environmental Protection of Wetlands - DCP No. 44 – Swimming Pools - DCP No. 45 – Residential Development on two former nursery sites at Mascot - DCP No. 31 – Pemberton & Wilson Street Precinct - DCP No. 35 – Multi unit housing and residential flat building - DCP 48 – Gardens R Us site - Amusement Centres DCP Emergency Management Plan Financial Management Plan Internal Reporting Policy Local Environmental Planning Instruments and Amendments - Botany Local Environmental Plan 1995 Policy Register Pricing Policy Procedure Manuals exist for a number of Council activities Records/Disposal Policy Register of delegations Revenue Policy State of the Environment Report Tree Preservation Order Local Policies adopted by the Council concerning approvals and orders Records or Approvals granted and decisions made on appeals concerning Approvals Records of Building Certificates Plans of land proposed to be compulsory acquired by the Council Leases and Licences for use of public land classified as community land Plans of Management for community land Environmental Planning instruments, development control plans and plans made under Section 94AB of the Environment Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applying to land within the Council’s area Privacy Management Plan Statement of affairs, the summary of affairs and the register of policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 Section 2 – Statement of Affairs The most recent Statement of Affairs (July 2009) may be obtained by contacting the Administration Office, 141-143 Coward Street, Mascot, 2020. Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Principal Officer for Freedom of Information details: Deputy General Manager Public Officer Address for inspection of Policy Documents and Statement of Affairs: Administration Office 141-143 Coward Street MASCOT NSW 2020 Inspection may be undertaken: Monday to Friday - 9 am to 4 pm Mailing address: PO Box 331 MASCOT NSW 460 Phone: 9366 3666 Fax: 366 3777 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – ORGANISATIONAL AND POLICY DOCUMENTS Annual Financial Report Annual Report Auditor’s Report Business Papers Council’s Management Plan EEO Management Plan Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings Register of Investments Register of Interests of Councillors and Designated Persons and Delegates State of the Environment Report Brewarrina Shire Disaster Plan Register of Building Certificates Delegation of Authority – Deputy Mayor Delegation of Authority – Mayor The following policy documents are available at the Council’s Office for inspection: • Code of Meeting Practice • Code of Conduct • Access to or Spur Roads-Contribution to Maintenance Costs by Council • Accommodation • Additional Water Charges • Amalgamations • Army Supplementary Reserve • Asset Disposal Policy and Procedures • Asset Management • B – Doubles • Brewarrina Sewerage System • Brewarrina Water Supply • Building Floor Heights (Levee Bank Protection) • Bush Fire Equipment • Cemetery • Child Protection • Communication of Council’s decisions to Shires Association • Community Development Programs • Community Services • Complaints Policy • Conference Attendance • Contribution for Erection of Boundary Fences • Corporate Credit Cards • Council Aerodromes • Council Building Activities. • Council Committees • Council Meeting Reports and information items. • Council Plant • Council Residences – Staff Housing • Councillor Contact Details • Councillor Fees NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 477 478 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 “Day Licenses” for Public Property Debt Management Debt Recovery Delegation of Authority – General Manager Development Contributions Donations Door knock Drug and Alcohol Email and Internet Enforcement Engagement of Employees in Flood Relief Work on Private Property Equal Employment Opportunity Fencing Policy in Residential Urban Areas Flag Raising Fraud Fraud Control General Hire of Council Property Gifts and Benefits Goodooga Bore Water Supply Goodooga Septic Pumping Access and Change Graffiti Grids Grievance Hardship Harassment Heritage Correspondence Hire of Community Centre and Associated Equipment Hire of Tourist Information Centre Human Resource Policy / Manual Insurance of Bush Fire Personnel Internal Reporting Policy – Protected Disclosure Act 1994 Investment Issuing of Bush Fire Permits Kerb and Guttering Licensing of Itinerant Traders Local Purchasing Mail Roads Maintenance of Footpaths Meeting Reports Motor Registry Services Notice of Meetings Notification of Development Applications for Building Works. Noxious Weeds Occupational Health and Safety Ordinary Council Meetings Outwards Correspondence Overtime and Leave Without Pay Payment for Attending Bush Fires Pensioner Rate Rebates Pensioner rates and charges reduction policy under section 352 of the Local Govt Act 1993 Planning Plant and Equipment – Bowling Club Plumbing Works on Private Property Policy for Payment and Re-imbursement of Expenses incurred by, and provision of Facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Private Use of Vehicles Private use of Vehicles – Insurance Excess Proposing New Policies, Amending Existing and Rescinding Obsolete Provision of New or Additional Services Purchasing Racecourse Management NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 479 Ramps – Paid for by Landholders Rates Notice Raw Water Standpipe Recognition of Staff Services Record Management Recruitment Policy and Procedures Reference on Correspondence Removal Expenses Residential Allotments Risk Management Safety of Staff and Security of Money While Banking Sale of Old Materials (Ex Store) Secondary Employment Policy Service and Communication Smoke Free Workplace Staff – Emergency Services Staff Grievance Statement of Business Ethics Stock Roads to Replace Grids Street Stalls Sundry Debtor Accounts Surplus Council Land Rental Tendering Procedures The Provision of Information to Councillors and the Interaction between Councillors and Staff Travelling and sustenance expenses. Two Dog- Keeping of Dogs Vehicle Recovery Vehicle Trade-in Youth PLANNING INSTRUMENTS Brewarrina Local Environmental Plan 2000 Brewarrina Shire Development Control Plan No. 1 – Exempt and Complying Development. State Environmental Planning Policies SEPP No. 1 – Development Standards SEPP No. 4 – Development without Consent and Miscellaneous Complying Development SEPP No. 6 – Number of Storeys in a Building SEPP No. 8 – Surplus Public Land- repealed 21.12.2007 SEPP No. 9 – Group Homes- repealed 21.12.2007 SEPP No. 11 – Traffic Generating Developments- repealed 21.12.2007 SEPP No. 15 – Rural Land-Sharing Communities SEPP No. 16 – Tertiary Institutions- repealed 21.12.2007 SEPP No. 19 – Bushland in Urban Areas SEPP No. 21 – Caravan Parks SEPP No. 22 – Shops and Commercial Premises SEPP No. 27 – Prison Sites- repealed 21.12.2007 SEPP No. 30 – Intensive Agriculture SEPP No. 33 – Hazardous and Offensive Development SEPP No. 36 – Manufactured Home Estates SEPP No. 41 – Casino/Entertainment Complex SEPP No. 44 – Koala Habitat Protection SEPP No. 55 – Remediation of Land SEPP No. 60 – Exempt and Complying Development SEPP No. 62 – Sustainable Aquaculture NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 480 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SEPP No. 64 – Advertising and Signage SEPP No. 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Development SEPP No. 72 – Linear Telecommunications Development – Broadband- repealed 21.12.2007 SEPP (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 SEPP (Building Sustainability Index: BASIX) 2004 SEPP (Major Projects) 2005 SEPP (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) 2007 SEPP (Temporary Structures and Places of Public Entertainment) 2007 SEPP (Rural Lands) 2008 SEPP (Infrastructure) 2007 Regional Environmental Plans Western Division REP No. 1 – Extractive Industries Murray REP No. 2 – Riverine Land SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s Statement of Affairs is available by contacting the Public Officer. Contact details are in section 4. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any enquiries regarding the Summary of Affairs or access to information can be directed to: Glenda Tasker, General Manager Public Officer Brewarrina Shire Council PO Box 125 Brewarrina NSW 2839 Telephone: (02)6830 5100 Facsimile: (02) 6839 2100 Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 481 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BURWOOD COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Burwood Council has the following policy documents available for inspection or purchase: COUNCILLORS (ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES) • Councillors’ Travel interstate & overseas • Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities Policy • Decision making to be within Local Government’s Charter under the Local Government Act • Interaction with Staff • Invitation to the Mayor - Event • Late Items Policy (for Council and Committee Meetings) • Mayoral Chain • Meeting Practice, Code of • Petitions Received – Report to Council • Play of Australian National Anthem at Council Meetings • Protocol for Determining Matters to be listed on Agendas for Council & Committee Meetings • Representation on Local Traffic Committee • Staff Resignations – Report to Council • Training, Education & Support of Elected Members CORPORATE • Access to Information held by council • Access to Information Guidelines • Access to Information FAQs • Access/Swipe Cards • Authority Names & Address Register • Busking Permit Approval Procedure • Cabcharge Guidelines • Code for Use of Overt Safety Cameras in Council’s Customer Service Area • Code of Conduct • Committee Meetings – Responsibility of Executive secretary Mayors officer • Companion Animal Management Plan • Community Committees - Expenditure • Community Committees – Information Kit • Community Committees – Selection Procedure • Community Committees with Authority Delegated by an External Body • Community Grants Program Guidelines • Community Safety & Crime Prevention Plan 2007 - 2010 • Complaints Resolution • Computer Directory Structure • Conduct Review Committee Guidelines • Contracts & Leases Execution of • Crisis Communication Plan • Cultural Plan 2006 - 2011 • Delegations Guidelines • Designated Persons with respect to reimbursement of legal expenses incurred in connection with investigations or hearings by investigative bodies • Disclosure of Interest Returns – Procedure for the Administration • Disclosure of Interest Returns – A Guide for Completing Disclosure of Interest Returns • Disability Discrimination Action Plan • Distribution of Political Material by an Political Organisation or Individual at Burwood Council Events NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 482 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Execution of Contracts by the General Manager Fraud Control Policy & Guidelines Strategy & Procedure Gifts & Benefits Guidelines Guidelines for Enforcement of Nuisance Dog Matters Internet and Electronic Mail Policy for the use of Interstate & Overseas Travel Policy Joint projects with Government Departments Letter from the Ombudsman Local Ethnic Affairs Policy Mobile Phones Use of Council Mobiles Number of Dogs on Premises Outdoor Eating Policy & Licence Application Form Purchasing/Tendering Procedure Protected Disclosures Act 1994- Internal Reporting Policy Questions Without Notice – Procedure for Disbursement Receipt of Management of Confidential Documents Reports to Councillors - Content for reports in Business Papers Reports to Councillors – Section 96 Modifications Risk Management Road Closures Guidelines Rubbish Skips Policy Sister/Friendship City & Foreign Delegations Guidelines Social Plan 2004-2009 Sponsorship Policy Subpoenas to Produce Procedure Delegations Statement of Business Ethics Tender Manual Use of Recycled Paper Use of Council Resources Writing Council Policies, Procedures & Guidelines HUMAN RESOURCES • Staff - Career Management • Staff - Child Protection • Staff - Concessional Leave – Part Time Staff • Clean Office Guidelines • Corporate Risk Management • Staff - Disciplinary Procedures • Staff – Dress Standards • Staff - EEO Policy and Management Plan 2006 - 2008 • Staff - Employees’ Handbook • Staff - First Aid Allowance Guidelines • Staff - Grievance Procedures • Staff - Guidelines for Vehicle Usage • Staff - Induction Checklist &^ Probation Documentation Procedure • Staff - Maternity Leave • Staff - OH&S Policy • Staff - Parental Leave • Staff - Performance Management • Staff - Personnel Records & Guidelines Accessing of • Staff - Recognition of Service (20 years) • Staff - Recruitment & Procedures • Staff - Redeployment • Staff – Return to Work • Staff – Works Permit Parking Scheme Guidelines • Staff - Termination of Employment • Staff – Time off in lieu of overtime – Joint Library Service • Staff - Time off in lieu of overtime • Staff - Training Policy & Procedures • Staff - Use of Language Aides NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 483 • Vehicle Usage Guidelines • Staff – Workers Compensation Guidelines COMMUNITY SERVICES • Busking Policy • BYO Alcohol Approval Policy for Businesses in the Burwood LGA • Street Party Policy COMPLIANCE • City Safe Operating Procedures • City Safe Code of Practice • City Safe program – Protocols • Shopping Trolleys Guidelines for the Impounding of unattended or abandoned • Shopping Trolleys Policy Management of unattended or abandoned LIBRARY • Burwood Council Library Internet Access Policy • Burwood Library Website Disclaimer of Liability • Collection Plan • Community Notices Policy • Displays and Exhibitions Policy • Meeting Room Policy • Statement on Access to Information TECHNICAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS • Burwood Park- Use of for Festivals & Major Gatherings • Busking Policy • Charity Clothing Bin Policy • Collection of discarded needles and syringes • Collection of money on roadways • Community Consultation Protocol – Engineering Services • Community Consultation Protocol – General • Control of Traffic – Large Building Operations • Disposal of Assets • Local Government Filming Protocol 2009 • Local Traffic Committee – Frequency of Meetings • Local Traffic Committee, Representation of • Merchandise, A-Frames & Other Articles • Outdoor Eating Policy • Parking on footpaths • Pedestrian Facilities - Alterations Notification to Access Committee • Permit Parking Scheme (PPS) Policy • Pesticide Use Notification Plan • Protocols for Community Notifications – Engineering Services Activities • Promotions & Charitable Collections within the Burwood Area • Public Works Element Manual Burwood CBD ,Croydon Town Centre , Croydon Park Town Centre , Enfield Commercial Strip East , Enfield Commercial Strip West & Strathfield Town Centre • Road Opening Permit Code • Section 94Contribution Plan for Open Space, Community Facilities & Public Car Parking • Section 94 Contributions Plan for Road & Traffic Facilities • Standing Plant • Storm Water Management Code • Street Tree Management – Strategy Appendices & References • Street Trading • Street Tree Management Strategy Volume 1 – Policy Matters • Street Tree Management Strategy Volume 2 – Internal Procedures • Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Part A: Policy • Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Part B: Questions & Answers and Application Form • Tree Vandalism Zero Tolerance Policy • Use of Sporting Fields NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 484 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Vehicle Crossings - second crossing • Vehicular Crossing Policy • Work Zone FINANCE • Aggregation of rating values for the purpose of minimum rates • Corporate Credit Policy • Debt Recovery Procedures • Deferment of Payment of Rates • Exemption from Rating • Interest Charges • Investment Policy • One & Two Cents Coins • Pensioner Rebates for Rates – Back Dating of • Petty Cash Handling Procedures PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT • Armed Holdup Procedures • Building Compliance – Infringements • Burwood Consolidated Development Control Plans • Burwood Planning Scheme Ordinance 1979 as amended • Burwood Town Centre Future Directions Document • Cash Handling Procedures • Code for Activities Affecting Roads • Code for Carports • Code for Townhouse Type Development in Residential 2(b1) Zoned Areas • Crime Prevention & Safety Plan • Cultural Plan • Community Land Plan of Management Plans • Control of SEPP No. 1 Development Standards Principles • Development Control Code – Front and Side Return Fences • Development Control Code – Garages • Development Control Plan – Burwood Area No. 1 • Development Control Plan Education Kit Waste Management • Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan • Green Action Plan • Guidelines for the use of Mechanical Parking Schemes • Guidelines for the Provision of Information to Customers • Landscaping Code • Local Environmental Plans • Locality/Streetscape Analysis – Commercial Buildings • Locality/Streetscape Analysis – Residential Flat Buildings • Lodging a Development Application in the Malvern Hill or Appian Way Conservation Area • Planning Agreements Policy • Privacy Management Plan • Use of Council owned & Managed Community Facilities Rules and Conditions for use of Community Facilities Booking Form • Use of Council Intellectual Property (including logos) on personalized stationary • SEPP No.1 Development Standards Principles Control of • Single Dwelling Houses Code • Social Plan • Street Tree Management Strategy • Stop the Clock Development Application Determination • Social Plan • Subdivision - Guidelines • Swimming Pool Safety Fencing and Pool Drowning – Advice to Residents • The Vision Document • Pre – DA Neighbour Consultation Policy • DA Mediation Policy • Waste Services for Incapacitated – Infirm Residents Additional Bin • Water Tank Conditions – Fact Sheet NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 485 OTHER DOCUMENTS/REGISTERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION (Note: access to some of the following documents/registers is subject to the provisions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PPIPA)) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Agendas for Council and Committee Meetings Annual Budget Annual Financial Reports Annual Fire Safety Statement Annual Report (Community) Annual Report (Statutory) Building Certificates, Record of Burwood Heritage Map Burwood Town Centre Future Directions Document Consents and Approvals, Register of Corporate Strategic Plan Economic Development Strategic Plan Environmental Management Plan Fees and Charges Schedule of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Dwellings - information handout Fire Safety Certificate/Interim Fires Safety Statement Gift Register Land Register Management Plan Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings Plans of Management for Community Land Pricing Policy ( See Management Plan) Privacy Management Plan Revenue Policy (See Management Plan) State of the Environment Report Water Savings Action Plan The Vision Document – Incorporating: The Burwood Strategic Planning Review and Town Centre Masterplan – March 2004 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Burwood Council’s Statement of Affairs as at 30 December 2010 is available for inspection at Burwood Council Chambers, 2 Conder Street, Burwood and the Burwood Central Library, 2-4 Marmaduke Street, Burwood or alternatively available on Council’s website www.burwood.nsw.gov.au. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests for access to documents held by Burwood Council and subject to the Freedom of Information Act and/or the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act should be accompanied by a $30.00 application fee and directed in writing to: The Public Officer Burwood Council Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street BURWOOD NSW 2134 or PO Box 240 BURWOOD NSW 1805 Telephone:(02) 9911-9911 Fax:(02) 9911-9900 Email: [email protected] Council’s office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, Mondays to Fridays. Council’s FOI Statement of Affairs and Policy Documents may be inspected and/or copies purchased at Burwood Council Chambers, Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood, 2134. Some codes, policies and reports are available for downloading from Council’s Website - www.burwood.nsw.gov.au. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 486 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Title Policy No. Affordable Housing on Council Owned Land 09/007 Appropriate Dispute Resolution of Development Proposals 5.53 Asset Management Policy 07/104 Assistance for Festivals and Community Functions 4.15 Award Restructuring Policy 3.17 Beaches – Motor Vehicles on Beaches 5.39 Building – Access for the Disabled 4.19 Building – Separate Occupancy 5.15 Building Certificates 5.11 Building over Pipelines and Other Underground Structures 4.2 Burials on Private Property 5.3 Burning of Garden Waste Matter in Urban and Village Areas 5.5 Business and Commercial Activities 7.1 Business Ethics Policy 07/103 Busking 5.57 Cemeteries 7.5 Children’s Services 3.44 Circuses which include the use or display of exotic, wild or native Australian animals within Byron Shire 5.55 Climate Change Strategic Planning Policy 09/010 Code of Conduct 1.8 Code of Meeting Practice 1.3 Commercial Activities on Coastal and Riparian Crown Reserves 5.52 Commercial and Other Activities on Public Land and Roads 5.37 Commercial Operations at Tyagarah Airfield 3.45 Community Consultation and Participation in Council’s Decision Making 3.38 Community Halls and Sporting Facilities – Management by Community Groups 3.25 Companion Animal Exercise Areas 5.31 Complaints Management 3.22 Construction of Garages and Outbuildings on Vacant Land 5.22 Contribution to the cost of Sealing of Unsealed Roads adjacent to Properties at Request of Owners4.17 Control of Amusement Parlours/Centres 5.27 Councillors’ Access to Information 1.14 Cultural Policy 3.42 Debt Recovery 2.3 Development 3.23 Donations to Community Organisations, Other Groups and Persons 3.13 Engagement of Consultants 3.2 Engagement of Contractors other than Hired Plant and Haulage 3.3 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Title Excess of Power and Procedural Fairness Filling of Water Tankers from Council Water Mains – Fees and Conditions of Use Filming on Council Owned and Controlled Land Footpath Dining Freedom of Information Fund Raising – Community Organisations Homelessness Policy Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Public Infrastructure Interactions between Councillors and Council Staff Interactive Management and Supervisory Training Interim Policy on Genetically Modified Agriculture in Byron Shire Investment Policy Itinerant Food Vendors Lavertys Gap Weir Catchment Management Policy Leave for Reserve Military Service Legal Costs – Assistance to Committee Members, Officers and Council Employees Liquid Trade Waste Approvals Loan Borrowings Local Orders for the Keeping of Animals Maintenance and Improvement of Council Owned Community Buildings Maintenance of Parks by Private Individuals and Community Groups Management of Contaminated Lands Policy Markets within Byron Shire Mayor and Councillors’ – Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Occupational Health and Safety On-site Sewage Management Systems in Urban Areas Outdoor Staff Corporate Attire Oversight of Legal Matters Planning Agreements Policy Planting and Landscaping on Footpaths and Nature Strips within Road Reserves and Drainage Easements Procedures for Cases of Financial Hardship to undertake repair works to prevent adverse Environmental or Public Health Impacts Procurement Policy Protected Disclosures Provision of Driveways Public – Sun Protection Public Consultation – Proposed Works Public Gates and Cattle Grids on Council Roads Rainwater Tanks in Urban Areas Rates and Charges – Financial Hardship Rates and Charges – Pensioner Concessions Rates and Charges – Writing-Off Register of Roads Maintained by Council Release or Sale of Dogs Resiting of Dwellings Review of the Stormwater Management Service Charge Role and Protocol of the Dispute Resolution Committee Section 355 Management Committees/Boards – Receipt of Donations Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 487 Policy No. 3.35 4.21 3.41 5.54 3.24 5.36 08/106 4.24 1.15 6.3 5.56 2.5 5.4 07/105 3.27 1.1 4.23 09/006 5.3 7.4 7.2 5.61 5.51 1.1 3.6 5.59 4.1 3.43 09/002 4.16 5.58 2.6 1.11 4.8 5.7 4.3 4.18 5.48 09/003 09/005 3.26 4.6 5.35 5.23 07/101 3.34 10/001 488 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Title Policy No. Section 356 Donations to Charitable and Community Organisations 3.39 Section 356 Donations to Public Halls and Community Centres – Rates and Charges 3.40 Sewerage Charges – Charitable Nursing/Aged Care Homes 2.2 Sewerage Fixed Charges Applicable to Combination Water/Fire Service Meter Connections 09/009 Signs as Remote Supervision 4.25 Smoke Free Environment 3.2 Social Impact Assessment Policy 09/008 Sponsorship of Council 1.7 Sporting Grounds 7.3 Strategic Transport Statement (Transport Policy) 09/101 Tourist, Street Name, Community Facility and Service Signs 07/102 Temporary Use of Land 5.46 Traffic Control at Worksites 4.22 Unauthorised Development and Activities 5.6 Unemployment Schemes 6.1 Unwanted Dogs and Cats 5.34 Use and Occupation of Caravans 5.20 Waiving of Fees for Building and Development Applications 5.2 Water and Sewer Charges – Religious Properties 3.5 Water and Sewer Equivalent Tenement Policy 07/100 Water Conservation 4.1 Water Meters and Charges on Strata Units 3.4 Writing Off Water and Sewer Usage Charges 09/004 Procedure Manuals Council’s procedure manuals are concerned with internal management functions. General Annual Report Auditors Report Management plan 2008/2011 Financial Plan (see Management plan) Register of Investment Register of Delegation Council’s land register Records Plans of management for Community land Privacy Management Plan Development Control Plan Local Environmental Plans Register of consents for various applications for property development Records of building certificates Business papers for council and committee meetings Minutes of council and committee meetings as per LG Act section 10E Section 2 – Statement of Affairs A Statement of Affairs for the Council is produced in Council’s 2008/2009 Annual Report. Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Members of the public who wish to inspect the Statement of Affairs, Summary of Affairs of policy documents of the Byron Shire Council should contact the Freedom of Information Officer (Tracey Dousling) by telephoning (02) 6626 7000 between 9.00am to 4.00pm or by writing to: The FOI Officer Byron Shire Council PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 489 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CABONNE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENT Policy documents under the following categories are available at the Council’s Molong office for inspection: 1. Governance 2. Management and Corporate Services 3. Council Finances 4. Tourism and Promotion 5. Emergency Services 6. Community and Cultural Services 7. Economic Development 8. Environmental Health 9. Environmental Planning and Building Regulations 10. Waste Management 11. Animal Control 12. Council Property and Assets 13. Transport Infrastructure 14. Town Beautification, Parks, Sporting & Recreational Facilities 15. Noxious Weeds 16. Water 17. Sewerage • Management Plan 2009/2010 incorporating: • Budget to 30 June 2010 • Five Year Financial Plan • Fees and Charges • Rating Summary • Strategic Plan • Social Plan • Cabonne Council LEP and Amendments • Development Control Plans • Cabonne DCP No. 1 – Spring Glen Rural Small Holdings • Cabonne DCP No. 2 – West Canowindra Rural Small Holdings • Cabonne DCP No. 4 – Longs Corner Road Rural Small Holdings • Cabonne DCP No. 5 – General Rural Zones • Cabonne DCP No. 6 – Rural Small Holdings • Cabonne DCP No. 7 – North St Canowindra Industrial • Cabonne DCP No. 8 – North Molong Industry • Cabonne DCP No. 9 – Strathnook Lane Rural Small Holdings • Cabonne DCP No. 10 – Molong Flood Prone Land • Cabonne DCP No. 12 – Weemelah Rural Small Holdings • Cabonne DCP No. 13 – Advertising Signage in Conservation Areas • Cabonne DCP No. 15 – Relocatable Homes • Cabonne DCP No. 16 – Interim Guidelines for Development of Flood Prone Land in Eugowra • Contributions Plans • Road Contributions Plan (s94) – General Rural Zones • Road Contributions Plan – Rural Small Holdings Zone • Bushfire Services Contributions Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 490 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Guidelines • Guidelines for Rural Subdivisions – Concessional Lots SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Cabonne Council’s Statement of Affairs as at the 30 June 2009 has been published as part of Council’s Annual Report and may be obtained contacting the Public Officer. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any Freedom of Information enquiries concerning the Council’s activities should be directed to: Mr Gerard Aguila Public Officer Cabonne Council PO Box 17 Molong NSW 2866 Telephone:(02) 6392 3200 Facsimile: (02) 6392 3260 Email: [email protected] Council’s office hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CAMPBELLTOWN CITY COUNCIL (F.O.I. Agency No. 2099) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following policy documents are available for inspection at Council’s offices: CITY WORKS DIVISION Closure of Pathways off Blind Ended Roads Purchasing House Numbering on Kerbs Directional Signage on Street Name Posts Graffiti Removal Emergency Procedures - Bushfires Activity Roadside Memorials Tree Removal from Public Reserve Parks and Reserves Names Kerb and Guttering Construction COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION Community and Cultural Library Services Freedom of Collection and Access for Local Government Libraries Library Regulations Library Staff Levels Reference and Information Local Studies Collection Children’s and Youth Services Library Membership Library Opening Hours Library Loans Library Fees and Charges Public Access Micro-Computer Library Meeting Room 1 - Conditions of Use Knowledge Foundation Donations Art Gallery Collection Art Gallery Educational Services Art Gallery Fees and Charges Community Development Community Consultation Youth Development Aged Services Aboriginal Advisory Committee Grants Under Section 356 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 491 492 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Donations to Individuals, Community Organisations, Sports, Cultural and Arts Representatives Community Services Policy Children’s Services Vacation Activities Program Healthy Lifestyles Operation of Classes in Extreme Heat Fees for Professional Service Provider Use of Council Recreation Facilities Swimming Achievement Awards Educational Cycleway - Use and Operation Hire of Playing Fields Booking of Swimming Centres for School Carnivals Coaches Attendance at Significant Competitions BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION Management Plans 2009 - 2012 Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Code of Tendering and Purchasing Procedures Local Ethnic Affairs Policy Statement (LEAPS) Statement of Accounting Policy Annual Statements of Account Register of Delegations Business papers for Council and Committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public). Minutes of Council and Committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public). Recognition of Service - Councillors Procedure for Addressing Council Committees Confidential Business Papers Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Councillors’ Access to Information and Interaction with Staff Questions from Councillors Recording of General Business Items at Committee Policy Production and Review Electronic Forms and Documents Register Protected Disclosures and Internal Reporting Reporting corruption Mal Administration and Serious & Substantial Wastage Use of Electronic Mail (E-Mail) on Council’s Computer Network Recognition of Long Service by Council Employees Release of Staff – Fire Fighting Purposes Incentive Award System Volunteer Workers Provision of Management Audit Services Within the Organisation Manual Handling Complaints Handling Harassment Prevention Reporting of Safety Related Incidents & Hazards Procurement Operations Manual Ensuring Year 2000 compliance in purchasing of goods and services NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Employment Screening Higher Grade Pay Job Share Employment Job Evaluation Redeployment Grants - Sport, Cultural and Arts Representatives Council City Colours and Emblem Annual Report Provision of Public Telephones in Council Halls and Community Centres Policy Production and Review Council Sponsorship of Community Activities and Facilities Sponsorship of Council Activities and Facilities by External Organisations and Individuals Media Policy Corporate Communications Cashiers Shortages Significant Accounting Payment of Wages and Salaries Forms of Release - Insurance Claims on Council Investment Overhead Charges Applicable to Private Works Sundry Debtors Recovery Procedures Occupational Rehabilitation Worker’s Compensation Unclaimed Monies Accounting Practices Initial Notification and Provisional Liability Workers Compensation Claim Aggregation of Rateable Land Parcels Attendance at Funerals Child Protection Release of staff for out of area fire fighting assistance Staff Exchange Program between Campbelltown City Council and Koshigaya City Office Equal Employment Opportunity Job Evaluation Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Staff - Study and Examination Leave Employment Outside Council’s Service References/Letters of Recommendation/Certificates of Service Recruitment Advertising Appeals Against Unsuccessful Job Applications Parental Leave Recognition of Long Service Harassment Prevention Higher Grade Duties Employment Screening Redeployment Access to Personnel Files Appointment within Grade Range Educational Assistance Service Allowance NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 493 494 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Workplace Bullying Work Place Violence Personal Protective Equipment Safety, Health and Welfare of Employees First Aid Chemicals Brushcutters Fibre and Flexible Steel Wire Rope, Chains and Shackles Infection Control - Child Care Centres Emergency Evacuation of Council Work Places Council’s Orientation Program for Contractors Manual Handling Employee Handbook Learning and Development Compulsory Training Attendance by Staff at Training Courses, Seminars and Professional Development Conferences PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DIVISION Planning Interim Development Orders: Nos 13, 15, 28. Local Environmental Plans: Nos. D8, 1, 32, 112, 209, 2001, 2002. Development Control Plans: Nos. 2, 6, 13, 18, 20, 24-27, 29, 33, 38, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 54, 56-59, 62, 65, 67, 69, 72-78, 79, 80, 83-89, 90, 91, 92, 95, 96, 104, 105, 107, 109, 111-121 Erosion and Sediment Control Environmental Assessment of Council Developments and Activities Retail Plant Nurseries within Scenic Protection/Non-Urban and Rural Zones – DCP No 32 Exhibition Homes Code and Regulations for Places of Public Amusement and Resort Location and Control of Service Stations and Convenience Stores Motor Vehicles Wreckers, Metal Recyclers, Waste Material Depots and Junk Yards - DCP No 20 Road construction adjacent to Development Applications involving dwellings DCP No 49 - Rural Environmental Protection Subdivision and Dwelling Professional Consulting Rooms and Home Occupations in Residential Areas Industrial Development Laneways in the Ingleburn Industrial Area Provision of Open Space Sustainable Planting Contributions in Lieu of Car Parking Construction of Roads Adjacent to Open Space Restrictions As to User for Unusual Site Conditions Removal of Restriction As To User Contributions for Subdivision of Dual Occupancy Development Appeals - Land and Environment Court Campbelltown Contaminated Land Management Policy Compliance Services Code for the Keeping of Pigeons Code for the Keeping of Dogs for Commercial Purposes Code for the Conduct of Animal Boarding Establishments NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 495 Code for a Food Premises Code for Places of Public Amusement Code for Temporary Food Stalls Code for Keeping of Horses in Residential and Non-residential Areas Small Capacity Rain Water Tanks Access and Equity - People with Disabilities Overgrown Land Second-hand Clothing Bins A-Frame and Free Standing Signs on Footpaths, Roads or Other Public Places Abandoned Motor Vehicles Unattended/Abandoned Shopping Trolleys Trading in Public Places Personal Safety – Rangers Access to the Roads and Traffic Authority’s Driver and Vehicle Information System Prosecution and Enforcement Development of District Policies Notification to Other Agencies Notification of Fire/Incident to State Operations/Central East Head Office Conducting Debriefs - Rural Fire Service Hepatitis B - Rural Fire Service Smoking in the Brigade Work Area - Rural Fire Service Working on Vehicles and Plant - Rural Fire Service Protective Clothing and Accessories - Rural Fire Service Use of Protective Clothing - Rural Fire Service First/Aid Advanced First Aid Course - Rural Fire Service Protocol - Attendance at First Aid Course - Rural Fire Service Minor Equipment held at/on Fire Fighting Appliances Fire Ground Communication Wheel Change on Fire Vehicles NSW Rural Fire Service Long Service Badge Australian National Medal - Rural Fire Service Correspondence to Brigades Activation of Communication Personnel - Rural Fire Service Expenditure of Council Funds - Rural Fire Service Area of Responsibility for Rural Fire Brigades Purchase of Equipment by Brigades Purchase of Personal Equipment - Rural Fire Service Private Use of Brigade Equipment Equipment Issued by the Rural Fire Service Duties of the Captain in the Administration of Brigades Recording of Telephone Calls within the Fire Management Centre Eligibility for Appointment as Group Officer/Deputy Group Officer Field Officer and Communications Officer Eligibility Response Protocols for Group Officers & Brigades with no Officer in Attendance Domestic Water Supplies (Tanks/Pools) SECTIION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council has prepared a Statement of Affairs as at 30 June 2010 and is available for inspection at Council’s offices. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 496 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 3 – ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS, PROCEDURES AND CONTACT POINTS Access to documents held by Campbelltown City Council and subject to the Freedom of Information Act must be made by written application and accompanied by the fee of $30.00. The application should be directed to: Mr Nicholas Smolonogov Public Officer Campbelltown City Council PO Box 57 CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560 Telephone: (02) 4645 4669 Copies of the above Policy documents may be viewed at: Campbelltown City Council Administration Building Civic Centre Corner Queen and Broughton Streets CAMPBELLTOWN NSW 2560 between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. PAUL TOSI, General Manager NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 497 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CAMDEN COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS 1. Policy documents held by Council Council’s comprehensive Policy Manual is available for inspection during office hours by contacting Council’s Customer Service Centre on (02) 4654 7777. The following policy documents are available for inspection at Council’s offices: Managing Urban Growth 1.1 Buildings Construction, of - Stables & Keeping of Horses 1.3 Erection of Fences - In 2,000sq metres Rural/Village Area 1.4 Erection of Fences in 4,000sq metres - Rural/Residential Area 1.5 Outbuildings in 2,000sq metres - Rural/Village Areas 1.6 Erection of Large Outbuildings - Rural Areas 4,000sq metres 1.7 Resiting of Dwellings 1.8 Hailnet Protective Structures in Rural Areas 1.10 Spot Rezoning Requirements 1.11 Lapsing of Development Consents 1.12 Development of Flood Affected Land Within the Camden Town Centre 1.13 ‘Safer By Design’ Guidelines 1.15 Building in Salinity Prone Environments 1.16 Construction of Facilities on Council Land 1.17 SEPP 33 Developments 1.18 Dedication of Riparian Corridors 1.19 Dedication of Land Burdened by Transmission Easements Accessibility 2.1 Customer Service Policy 2.2 Community Well Being Policy 2.3 Clothing Collection Bins 2.4 Council Owned Passenger Shelters 2.5 Street Name, Community and Tourist Facility Name Signage 2.7 Road Infrastructure Asset Management Policy 2.8 Banners & Signs on Road Reserves Environmental Systems 3.2 Noxious Plants 3.3 South Creek Flood Levels 3.4 Landing of Balloons 3.7 Roadside Trading 3.9 Food Premises Code 3.12 Management of Contaminated Lands 3.15 Cut & Fill on Residential Land - Local Policy No 7 3.16 Environmental Policy 3.17 Natural Assets Policy 3.18 Mobile Food Vending Vehicles and Temporary Food Stalls in a Public Place 3.19 Flood Risk Management Policy 3.20 Environmental Noise Policy Economic & Community Development 4.30 Community Consultation Policy & Resource Kit 4.70 Damage to Council Facilities to be Reported to Council 4.71 Outdoor Smoke-Free 4.72 Community Financial Assistance NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 498 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Governance 5.3 Code of Conduct 5.4 Advice to Persons with Matters before Council 5.8 Code of Meeting Practice 5.12 Legal Action - Cost Inclusion in Report 5.13 Internet & E-Mail Access 5.14 Flexible Work Hours 5.16 Recognition of Service 5.18 Emergency Services Leave 5.19 Vehicles 5.20 Staff Development Assistance Policy 5.21 Sun Protection Policy 5.22 Dealing with Media 5.23 Grievance Procedure 5.24 Disciplinary Procedure 5.25 Protected Disclosures Act Internal Procedures Policy 5.26 Disciplinary Procedure - Enterprise Agreement For Not Wearing Safety Gear 5.27 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 5.29 Fit for Work (Drug & Alcohol) 5.30 Performance Appraisal and Salary System 5.31 Protecting Children in the Workplace Policy 5.32 Purchasing & Procurement Policy 5.33 Investment of Surplus Liquid Funds 5.34 Rebate of Pensioner’s Rates 5.35 Recovery of Outstanding Rates 5.36 Rate Collections 5.37 General Accounting Policies 5.38 Consolidation of Section 355 Community Committees & other Appropriate Instrumentalities 5.39 Loan Funding & Debt Servicing 5.40 Capital Improvement & Funding Thereof 5.41 Asset Threshold Values 5.42 Depreciation 5.43 Leasing Options for Acquisition of Assets 5.44 Budget Review Process 5.45 Recovery of Bank Charges 5.46 Adjustment to Interest Charged on Rates of Pensioners 5.47 Prompt Payment Discounts 5.48 Reimbursement of Financial Institutions Duty (FID) Charges to Employees 5.49 Measurement of Assets – Revaluations 5.50 Expenditure Revotes Policy 5.51 Guidelines for Street Stalls 5.53 Plant Management Procedures 5.54 Traffic Control at Work Sites 5.55 Respect & Dignity in the Workplace Policy 5.57 Payment of Expenses and Facilities Policy (for Mayor and Councillors) 5.60 Sponsorship Policy 5.61 Working from Home Policy 5.62 Complaint Management 5.63 Use of E-Way Tags 5.64 Use of Purchase Card 5.65 Use of Petty Cash 5.66 Retention of Benefits Documents below are available in hardcopy and as indicated on Council’s website (www.camden.nsw.gov.au) • Sustainable Report incorporating Annual Report, State of the Environment and Community Plan (website) • Management Plan and Revenue Policy (website) • Minutes of Council & Committee Meetings (various from 2000 on website) • Schedule of Fees & Charges (website) • Development Control Plans (various) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 499 EEO Management Plan Internal Reporting Policy (Protected Disclosures Act) Local Approval Policies Plans of Management for Community Land Section 94 Contributions Plan (website) 2. Listing of Public Registers held by Council in addition to the above • Record of Development Approvals • Land Register • Register of Burials • Register of Delegations • Register of Investments • Register of Returns of the Interests of Councillors, Designated Persons and Delegates • Register of Returns as to Candidates’ Campaign Donations • Register of Premises undertaking Skin Penetration • Rates Record • Contributions Register • Clean Up Notices Register issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act • Prevention Notices Register issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Statement of Affairs as required under Section 14(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989, has been issued each year as required with the last statement issued in June, 2010. A copy is available at no cost from Council’s website, or from the Freedom of Information Co-ordinator. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Applications and enquiries regarding Freedom of Information should be addressed to: The Freedom of Information Co-Ordinator Camden Council P.O Box 183 Camden NSW 2570 during office hours 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday or telephone (02) 4654 7777. A fee of $30 per application or hour (according to circumstance) is charged, plus additional costs as provided in the Freedom of Information Act, if required. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 500 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents The following documents held by Carrathool Shire Council are available for inspection free of charge or purchase at a reasonable copying charge: • Annual Report • Annual Financial Statements • Auditors Report • Building Application Records • Building Certificate Records • Bushfire Management Plan & Fuel Management Plan • Business Papers • Code of Conduct (including Conflict of Interest) • Code of Meeting Practice • Companion Animals Plan • Community Land Management Plans • Corporate Plan (see Management Plan) • Delegations of Authority Register • Development Application Records • Disclosures Register • EEO Management Plan • Emergency Management Plan • Environmental Planning Instruments • Fees and Charges Policy (see Management Plan) • Financial Management Plan (see Management Plan) • Gifts and Benefits Register • Graffiti Register • Impounding Register • Interim Development Orders • Internal Reporting System • Local Area Disaster Plan • Management Plan • Minutes of Committee Meetings • Minutes of Council Meetings • Policy Manual Community Relations - Charitable Organisation Collections & Fundraising Emergency Services - Bushfire Bridge Truck Rotation - Bushfire Equipment Serviceability - Bushfire Permits - Bushfire Prone Land - Water Supply - Bushfire Hazard Reduction - Bushfire Prevention Burning - Bushfire - Responsibility for Expenditure - Bushfire - Selection of Council Plant - Charcoal Burning Environmental Management - Noxious Plants Control - On Site Sewer Management - Energy Smart Homes - Rainwater Tanks NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Financial Management - Corporate Credit Cards - Staff Leave Entitlement Reserve - Accounts Payment of - Cheques - Post dated - Investment of Surplus Funds - Use of Debt - Procurement - Writing off Debts Governance - Business Ethics Statement - Committees - Replacement Councillors - Complaints - Council Meetings - Staff Involvement - Customer Service Charter - Delegates - Shires Association Conference - Fraud Control - Freedom of the Shire - Gifts & Benefits - Council Meetings - Provision of Lunch for Media - Council Meetings - Regular Time - Council Meetings - Tape Recording - Councillor Interaction & Access to Information - Payment of Expenses & Use of Facilities - Records Management Health - Animals Keeping of - Garbage Collection - Littering Offences Human Resources - Grievance & Dispute Handling - Recruitment - Child Protection and Employment Screening - Interview Expenses - Pool Lifeguard Training - Reimbursement Property - Return to Work - Safety Footwear - Salary System Progressional Rules - Smoke Free Zones - Staff - Annual Picnic Day - Staff - Designated Officers - Staff - Recognition of Service - Staff - Uniforms - Staff - Working Hours Arrangement - Volunteers Building, Planning & Development - Outdoor Eating Areas on Public Footpaths - Building Line - Building - Erection of Sewer Main - Development Applications - Exhibition and Notification of Development Applications - Dogs - Leash Free Areas - Dogs - Prohibition for Designated Areas - Horse Free Areas - Horses - Keeping in Goolgowi - Horses - Keeping in Hillston - Houses - Rental of Council - Section 94 Contribution - Town Planning - Subdivision of Land NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 501 502 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • Property, Plant & Stores - Aerodromes Grazing Rights - Hall Management - Pensioner Flat Maintenance Plant & Equipment - Council Report - Plant & Equipment - Community Use - Plant & Equipment - Excess Income - Rental of Council Property - Sale and Disposal of Land and Other Assets Parks & Reserves - Cemeteries: Merriwagga, Gunbar & Rankins Springs - Cemeteries: Hillston & Goolgowi Lawn - Caravan Parks: Long Term Residents - Tree Planting on Council Controlled Land Rates & Valuation - Hardship Assistance for Rates & Annual Charges - Rates on Hillston Golf Club - Rates - Interest Charges - Rates - Pensioner Concessions - Rates - Recovery of Outstanding - Rates - Sale of Land for Unpaid Risk Management - Cameras in Council Change Rooms - Incidents and Issues Gathering Information - Issue of Certificates - Library User Conduct - Occupational Health & Safety Management System - Procurement & Purchasing - Risk Management - Senior Staff Insurance - Signs as Remote Supervision Roads & Transport - Depreciation Roads Infrastructure Assets - Footpath - Footpath - Opening - Use of Footpaths - Road Crossings - Road Crossing Installation - Kerb & Gutter Construction Contribution - Road Closures - Maintenance of River Access - Road Safety Inspection - Road - Burning Off & Destruction of Rabbit Harbours - Road - Mineral Exploration - Road - Rural Access Culverts - Provision of Vehicular Access Water, Sewer & Drainage - Urban Water Boundaries - Water Sewer Scheme Dividend - Water & Sewer Subsidies - Water Supply - Rankins Springs & Melbergen - Water Supply - Rural Connections - Water Supply - Service Sizes - Water Supply - Water Allocations - Water Supply - Water Main Extension Applications Pricing Policy (see Management Plan) Privacy Management Plan Register of Consents & Approvals Returns of Campaign Donations Revenue Policy (see Management Plan) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 503 Section 94 Contribution Plan Septic Tank Register Social and Community Plan State of the Environment Report Stormwater Management Plan Tree Preservation Orders SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs A copy of Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs published on 23 June 2010 is available by contacting the Public Officer. SECTION 3 – Contacts Arrangements Any access to information enquiries concerning the Council’s affairs should be directed to: Public Officer Carrathool Shire Council P.O. Box 12 GOOLGOWI NSW 2652 Telephone (02) 6965-1900 Fax (02) 6965-1379 E-mail [email protected] The Council’s office hours are from 8.30 am to 4.15 pm, Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 504 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CENTRAL DARLING SHIRE COUNCIL FOI Agency No. 2103 SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1989, the Central Darling Shire Council holds the following documents to be inspected by the general public free of charge: • Agendas for Council and Committee meetings (except for those meetings closed to the public) • Aggressive Behaviour • Annual Financial Statements • Annual Report • Auditor’s Report • Australia Day Awards • Award Restructuring • Boundary Fencing • Child Protection • Closed Roads – Travel • Community Awards and Recognition • Community Housing • Condolences • Corporate Credit Cards • Council Minutes of Confidential Meetings • Debt Recovery • Debt Recovers – Rates/Sundry Debtors • Development Applications – Notification • Disciplinary Procedures • Disposal of Asbestos Waste • Dog Control – Caravan Park • Economic Hardship • Election of Both Mayor and Deputy Mayor • Electronic Mail Policy • Emergency Situations – Staff Involvement • Employment – secondary • Equal Employment Opportunity • Expenses – Councillors • Expenses – Staff • Financial Assistance Policy • Fire Tankers – Use • Gates, Grids and Stock Races on Public Roads • Gifts, donations – Receipt of • Graffiti Policy and Action Plan • Grievance and Dispute Procedures • Insurance Excess For Committees of Management • Interview Expenses • Investments • Management of Barwon-Darling River System • Media Relations • Motor Vehicles– Use of • Motor Vehicles – Prevention of Injury • Motor Vehicles – Private Use of • Natural Disasters – Establishment of an Emergency Fund • Nuclear Waste – Disposal of NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 505 Outdoor Settings – Community Land Outdoor Staff – Procedures for Employment Pool Management Guidelines – Wilcannia Privacy Public Access to Council Meetings Protected Disclosures – Internal Reporting Purchase Preferences Recycling Removal Expenses References for Staff Rental Council Properties Risk Management Rural Property Water Connections Section 355 Committee’s of Council – Rules Governing Senior Staff Selection Sewerage Smoking in the Work Place Special Leave Staff Uniforms State Emergency Vehicles State Emergency Service (SES) Vehicles – Registration and Insurance Telephone Expenses Trucks Entering Towns – Dropping Off Dust Unpaid Rates and Charges – Handing Back Land Use of Council Halls Use of Council Halls – Wilcannia Use of Council Halls for Emergency Purposes – Authority to Permit Use of Council Plant – General Vehicle Replacement Water Consumption – Shire Properties SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Information relating to Council’s Statement of Affairs was included in Council’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2009. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS All enquiries and applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 should be directed to: Public Officer, Central Darling Shire Council, PO Box 165, Wilcannia NSW 2836 Tel: Fax: (08) 8083 8900 (08) 8091 5994 Council’s office hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 506 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CENTRAL TABLELANDS COUNTY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – DOCUMENTS Subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1989 the Council holds the following documents which may be accessed for information. • Code of Conduct • Code of Meeting Practice • Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan • Management Plan • Policy and Procedures Manual • Annual Report • Annual Financial Reports to 30 June 2009 • Auditor’s Report to 30 June 2009 • Register of Investments • Returns of Interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates • Business Papers and Minutes for Council and committee meetings (but not including business papers considered when a meeting is closed to the public) • Register of Delegations SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Statement of Affairs is incorporated within Council’s 2009/2010 Management Plan, adopted by Council on the 10th June 2009. A copy of the Management Plan is available on Council’s website: http://www.ctw. nsw.gov.au or via request. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests under the F.O.I. Act 1989 for access to documents in the possession of the Council should be directed in writing to: The Public Officer Central Tablelands County Council PO Box 61 Blayney NSW 2799 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 507 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CLARENCE VALLEY COUNCIL June 2010 Section 1 – Policy documents Annual Report 2008/9 Financial Statements 2008/9 Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by Council Plans of Management for public reserves Plans of Management for Community Land Local Environment Plans Development Control Plans Section 94 Plans Engineering Specifications for development State of the Environment Reports Tree Preservation Orders Business papers and Minutes of Council and Committee meetings (other than those for closed meetings) Code of Meeting Practice Code of Conduct 2010/11-2019/2010 Long Term Financial Plan Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2010/11 2010/11 Operational Plan 2010/11-2012/13 Delivery Plan Asset Management Plan – buildings Asset Management Plan – operations (road and transport) Privacy Management Plan Policy on Councillors Expenses Policy on Councillor Access to Staff and Records Policy on Councillor Attendance at Conferences Policy on Access to Council Documents Protected Disclosures Policy Complaints Management Policy Contaminated Land Policy Donations Policy Mediation Policy Fraud Control Policy Any of these documents may be inspected free of charge. Copies of them may be obtained subject to a photocopying fee. Many of these documents are also available on Council’s website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au Section 2 – Statement of Affairs Council’s Statement of Affairs was published in June, 2009. Copies of it may be obtained from Council’s Manager Corporate Governance. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 508 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Section 3 – Contact arrangements Requests under the Freedom of Information Act for access to documents in the possession of Council should be directed in writing to: Manager Corporate Governance, Clarence Valley Council, Locked Bag 23 Grafton 2460. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the COFFS HARBOUR CITY COUNCIL FOI Agency No. 2106 SECTION 1 – Policy Documents The following policy documents are held by Council: Administration and Executive Access to Information Acknowledgement of Country Armorial Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Councillors’ Fees, Expenses and Facilities Committees – section 355/377 – Disclosure of Interest Community Engagement Complaints and Other Feedback Council – Committees (Standing) Structure, Functions and Delegations Customer Service Policy Philanthropic Activity Privacy Management Plan – PIPP Act Roads, Bridges and Public Places Records Management Policy Sister Cities Building and Development A-Frame Signs Asbestos Building Products – Use of Awnings – Height Caravans – Occupied and Connected to an Existing Dwelling Development Applications – Consideration by Council Development Approval – More than One (1) Allotment – Consolidation Required Development Consent/Building Approval – Separate Water Meters – New Flats, Units, Cabins, Villas, Etc/Dual Occupancy Dwellings, Charging Methodology Dwellings – Relocations Motor Vehicles – Sale of – From Private Residences Open Air Burning Septic Tank Installations – Development Approvals Subdivision – Electricity Supply – Urban Areas Water Sensitive Urban Design Caravan and State Parks Caravan Parks – Disabled Persons Accommodation Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the Caravan Parks and State Park should also be consulted): • Park Beach Reserve Plan of Management NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 509 510 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Sawtell Beach Reserve Plan of Management UNDER DEVELOPMENT: • Woolgoolga Beach Reserve Draft Plan of Management – currently with the Department of lands waiting approval. City Parks and Reserves Cemeteries – Council Commercial Activities on Crown Reserves Community Land – Private Encroachments Onto Film and Television – Use of Council Managed Lands Noxious Plants Policy Noxious Weeds Control – Giant Parramatta Grass Noxious Weeds Spraying Exemption Noxious Weeds – Declaration – Bitou Bush and Privet Tree Vandalism Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the City Parks and Reserves Branch should also be consulted): Plans of Management – • Beacon Hill Reserve Plan of Management • Brelsford Park • Cemeteries Management Strategy • Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park • Coffs Harbour Coastal Reserves • Duttons Estate • Landscape Guidelines • Natural Areas • North Coast Regional Botanic Garden • Open Space Strategy • Park Beach Reserve • Parkland • Picnic Areas • Playgrounds • Recreation Preference Study • Sawtell Reserve • Sportsground • Street Tree Masterplan • Woolgoolga Community Centre • Woolgoolga Lake and Lake Reserves • Woolgoolga Swimming Pool and Recreation Reserve Coffs Harbour Water Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Policy – Containment Only Regional Water Supply – Raw Water Policy Sewer Mains – Building in the Vicinity of Sewerage – Connection – Cost thereof Sewerage Services – Reclaimed Water Policy Trade Waste Policy Urban Rainwater Tank Policy Water Carriers – Policy Water Connections to Rising and Trunk Mains Water Connections – Middle Boambee Water Meter / Service – Installation Water Restrictions Community Services Art and Cultural Collection NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 511 Coffs Harbour City Gallery Exhibitions Policy Committees – Local – Powers and Duties Committee Member (Retiring) Awards Consultation – section 355, 377 Committees Library – Collection Development Policy Life Eduction Centre – Banana Coast – Assistance Volunteers – Libraries Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the Community Services Branch should also be consulted): • Arts and Cultural Development Advisory Committee – Code of Meeting Practice • Ayrshire Park Management Plan • Sportz Central (Coffs Harbour Community Indoor Stadium) Management Plan • Coramba Community Hall Management Plan • Eastern Dorrigo Showground and Community Hall Management Plan • Lowanna Community Hall Management Plan • Lower Bucca Community Hall Management Plan • Nana Glen Sport, Recreation and Equestrian Centre Management Plan • Woolgoolga Community Village Management Plan • Bayldon Community Centre Management Plan Economic Development Coffs Harbour Economic Development Plan 2005 Environmental Services Agricultural Chemical Containers – Disposal Agricultural Chemicals Residues Englands Road Waste Management – Receipt of Waste at Facility from Charitable Organisations Environmental Levy Garbage Collection Garbage Charges / Refunds Garbage Depot – Disposal of Banana Stools Motor Vehicles for Sale on Road Reserve Pound Fees – Method of Payment Septic / Holding Tank Systems Septic Tanks – Destruction, Removal ore Re-use of Turf – Laying of for Prevention of Soil Erosion Vegetation Strategy Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the Environmental Services Branch should also be consulted): • Waste Management Action Strategy • Greenhouse Action Strategy • Biodiversity Action Strategy • Environmental Awareness Strategy • On-site Sewage Management Strategy • Urban Stormwater Management Plan • Companion Animals Management • Vegetation Strategy • Koala Plan of Management Financial Services Annual Financial Reports – Completion and Public Access Bad Debts – Write Off Contributions – Kerb and Guttering /Paving – Legal Action Contributions – Kerb and Guttering/Paving – Corner Allotments Domestic Waste Management Charges Donations by Council NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 512 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Investments – Internally Restricted Funds – Interest on Investment Policy and Strategy Loans to Community Organisations Water Charging Policy Hardship Policy Human Resources Video Surveillance Program Support Contributions under section 94 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act – Applications For Deferment Contributions for Construction of Works for Developers under section 64 of the Local Government Act – Applications for Deferment Land Dedication in Developing Areas Management Plan – City Infrastructure Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the Program Support Branch should also be consulted): • Management Plan 2004/05 – 2006/07 Property and Commercial Services Council Owned/Controlled Properties – Lease to Sporting Bodies Council Owned Properties – Management Disposal of Land – Distribution of surplus Funds Footway Licensing Policy Guidelines – Outdoor Dining Footway Activities Licensing Policy Guidelines – Merchandise Laneways – Closure and Sale Leasing Revenue – Distribution Stalls and Markets – Trading from Public Property Vandalism – Damage to Council Owned Property – Reward Regional Airport Airport – Coffs Harbour – Business Plan Sports Unit Sports Unit Strategic Plan Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the Sports Unit should also be consulted): • Coffs Harbour Sports Unit Strategic Plan 2004-2009 Strategic Planning Tree Preservation Orders Vegetation – Illegal Clearing and Landform Modification Additional Policy Documents (the following documents for the Strategic Planning Branch should also be consulted): • Vegetation Strategy Subdivision and Contracts Coastal Hazard Zone Construction Specification – 1997 Version Design Specifications for Subdivision and Development Development Off Laneways in Park Beach Area - Provision for Public Utilities Fencing on Corner Lots Floodplain Development and Management Street Lighting – New Subdivisions Tenders – Canvassing of Councillors NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 513 Tenders – Value Selection System Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy Works Advertising – Council Car Parks Car Parking Areas – Council Collections – Motorists – Traffic Lights Construction – Works by Private Individuals on Public Roads Creek Bank Erosion in Urban Streams Drainage Easements – Private Property Driveway Access Crossing – Rebates Driveway Access Crossing – Special Culvert Size Plant – Council Owned – Use by Voluntary Community Organisation Plant Replacement Roads Street Furniture – Bus Shelters with Advertising SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs A Statement of Affairs as at June 2009 has been prepared in accordance with section 14(1) and (2) of the Freedom of Information Act and forms part of the Coffs Harbour City Council’s Annual Report. It is available for inspection during office hours at Council’s Administrative Centre situated at 2 Castle Street, Coffs Harbour. Copies of the current Annual Report are available for inspection at Council’s Administrative Centre and Libraries at Coffs Harbour, Toormina and Woolgoolga. The report can also be viewed on line at Council’s website at www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au/annualreport. SECTION 3 – Contact Information Enquiries concerning the procedures for inspecting and purchasing Council’s policy documents and Statement of Affairs should be directed to: The FOI Officer Coffs Harbour City Council Administrative Centre 2 Castle Street (Locked Bag 155) Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm (Monday – Wednesday) Phone: (02) 6648 4000 Fax: (02) 6648 4199 Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 514 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the CONARGO SHIRE COUNCIL F.O.I AGENCY No. 2107 SECTION 1 – DOCUMENTS Subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 the Council holds the following documents which may be accessed for information. The documents listed hereunder are available for inspection free of any fee. Copies of these documents are available for taking away at a reasonable copying charge. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Council’s Code of Conduct Council’s Code of Meeting Practice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Management Plan Council’s policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, councillors Council’s Land Register Register of Investments Returns of the interests of councillors, designated persons and delegates Returns as to candidates’ campaign donations Codes referred to in the Local Government Act, 1993 Register of Delegations Local policies adopted by Council concerning approvals and orders Records of building certificates under the EP&A Act, 1979 Environmental planning instruments, development control plans and plans made under section 94AB of the EP&A Act, 1979 applying to land within Council’s area Plans of land proposed to be compulsory acquired by Council Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land Plans of management for community land Development applications (within the meaning of the EP&A Act, 1979) and associated documents Applications under Part 1 of Chapter 7 for approvals to erect a building and associated documents Records of approvals granted, any variation from local policies with reasons for the variation and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals The documents listed hereunder are available for inspection free of any fee. If required, copies will also be made available for taking away at no fee. • • • • • • • • • • • Council’s Annual Report Council’s Comprehensive State of the Environment Report Annual Financial Reports Auditor’s Report Management Plan for the financial years 2009/2010, 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 Annual Reports of bodies exercising delegated Council functions Agendas and business papers for Council and committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public Minutes of Council and committee meetings, but restricted (in the case of minutes of any part of a meeting that is closed to the public), to the resolutions and recommendations of the meeting Statement of Affairs, Summary of Affairs and the Register of Policy Documents required under the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 Department representatives’ reports presented at a meeting of the Council in accordance with section 433 Social and Community Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 515 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS This is Council’s nineteenth Summary of Affairs – Copies can be obtained free of charge by contacting the F.O.I. Co-ordinator SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests under the F.O.I. Act for access to documents held by the Conargo Shire Council must be made by written application; no fee is payable. Applications should be addressed to: Mr B W Barlow General Manager, P.O. Box 56, DENILIUQIN, N.S.W. 2710 Enquiries may be directed to the F.O.I. Co-ordinator by telephoning (03) 5880 1200 between the hours of 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 516 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the COOMA-MONARO SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Administration of Section 94 Contribution Plans Policy Annual Report Asbestos Waste Disposal Answering of Correspondence Policy Asset Valuation Policy Auditor’s Report Avenue of Flags Centennial Park Cooma Policy Awnings on Commercial Properties Bad & Doubtful Debtors Policy Banners Policy Bookings for Lions Park, Yallakool and Cooma North Policy Bookings for Norris Park Policy Booking Sportsgrounds, Showgrounds, Playing Fields & Parks Building Application/Approval Register Building Asset Management and Maintenance Policy Building Certificate Register Business and Development Assistance Scheme Change of Address Policy Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Collection Development Policy (Library) Collection of Tree Data Policy Commercial and Non Commercial Use of Footpath Policy Complaints Handling Policy Confidentiality Policy Consignment Merchandise Policy Cooma-Monaro Local Environmental Plan 1997 Cooma-Monaro Local Environmental Plan 1993 (Urban) Council and Committee Meeting Business Papers (excluding items dealt with in closed Meetings) Council and Committee Meeting Minutes (excluding items dealt with in closed Meetings) Council Catering Policy Council Charter Council Committee Membership Register Council Management Plan Council Reporting and GST Policy Councillors - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy Delegations Register Development Application Register Development Control Plan – Building and Planting Near Wastewater Drainage Mains NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Development Control Plan – Complying Development Development Control Plan – Contaminated Land Development Control Plan – Cooma Urban Area Development Control Plan – Corner of Mittagang Road and Yallakool Road Development Control Plan – Development and Subdivision of Land (Urban & Rural) Development Control Plan – Development on Flood Prone Land Development Control Plan – Environment Protection Zone (Yarrowlumla) Development Control Plan – Exempt Development Development Control Plan – Footpath Usage Development Control Plan – Multi-Unit Housing Development Control Plan – Off Street Parking Development Control Plan – Public Water Supply Development Control Plan – Public Notification Policy Development Control Plan – Rural and Residential Zones (Yarrowlumla) Development Control Plan – Site Performance Standard Development Control Plan – Village Zone (Yarrowlumla) Development Control Plan – Wastewater Drainage Development Control Plan – Water Supply Policy Disaster Plan Disclosures Register Document Control Policy Email and Internet Access Enforcement Policy Engineering Standards EQOHS Management System Policy Exclusive Use of Parking Spaces Policy Extension of Wastewater Drains Mains Policy Fees and Charges Policy (see Management Plan) Fireworks Displays on Council Owned or Managed Land Policy First Aid at Work Policy Flag Protocol Policy Fleet Management of Plant/Equipment Including Cars Policy Freedom of Information Policy General Purpose Financial Reports GIS Services to External Clients Policy Human Resource Manual Investment Policy Investment Register Kerb & Gutter Contributions Policy Land Register Lease of Crown Land Policy Local Preference Policy Manual Handling Policy Media Relations Policy Management of Facilities during Inclement Weather Policy Name of Council Policy Naming of Non Council Roads Policy Noxious Weeds Policy (Management Plan) Control/Eradication NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 517 518 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Numbers of Councillors Policy Operational Policy (Library) Parking Policy Pension Rebate for Previous Years Policy Personal Protective Equipment Policy Plans of Management - Community Land Plant & Tool Safety Policy Playground Management Policy Policy Register Prevention of Skin Cancer (sun safe) Policy Privacy Management Plan Private Use of Council Vehicle Policy Prohibited Activities in Sportsgrounds, Showgrounds, Playing Fields and Parks Policy Provision of Property Information by Council Staff Policy Public Gates and Bypass (Grids) Policy Recording of Meeting Policy Records Management Policy Recovery of Rates & Charges Policy Register of Decisions made by Councillors on Planning Issues Rental of Showground Cottage Policy Retail Merchandise Policy Return of the Interests of Councillors, Designated Persons and Delegates Revenue Policy (see Management Plan) Risk Management Policy Rural Fire Service Operating Plan Rural Fire Service Risk Management Plan Seal of Council Policy Sealing of Rural Roads Policy Section 355 Committee Guidelines Policy Section 64 Contribution Plan Section 94 Contribution Plan Policy Signing of Correspondence Policy Signs as Remote Supervision Policy Smoking in Council Facilities Policy Social Plan Special Purpose Financial Reports State of the Environment Report Statement of Business Ethics Policy Stormwater Management Plan Street and Road Naming Policy Sundry Debtors Charges Policy Sundry Debtors Debt Recovery Policy Tape Recording of Meetings Policy Temporary Road Closure for Special Events Policy Tendering and Purchasing Policy Town Planning Certificates and Approvals Policy Tree Management Policy Tree Removal and Replacement Policy Use of Council Credit Card Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 519 Use of Council Crest Policy Visitor Centre Remote Work Policy Volunteers Policy Waiving of Sportsfield/Showground Fees Policy Waste Management Strategy Water Consumption Debt Recovery Policy Water Restrictions (Breach) Policy Wearing Life Jackets Policy Working in Remote Areas Policy Working Within Council Reserves Policy Yarrowlumla Local Environmental Plan 2000 Yallambee Lodge Policy Register. SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Statement of Affairs of Cooma-Monaro Council was included in Council’s Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2009 and is available free of charge. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests for access to documents held by Cooma-Monaro Council, and subject to the Freedom of Information Act, must be made in writing and accompanied by a fee of $30.00. The application should be directed to: The Public Officer Cooma-Monaro Shire Council PO Box 714 COOMA NSW 2630 Telephone: (02) 6455 1777 Inspection of Policy documents may be carried out during normal office hours. JOHN VUCIC, General Manager 81 Commissioner Street COOMA NSW 2630 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 520 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the COONAMBLE SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following information is published in accordance with Section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act which came into operation on 1 July 1989. The information is correct as at 30 June 2010. Coonamble Shire Council is a local government authority bound by the provisions of the Local Government Act of NSW, as amended, 1993 and other related legislation. Coonamble Shire Council maintains a Policy Register that is available for inspection at the Shire offices, which details policies and codes in relation to various areas of operation as adopted by Council. The following documents and information are available to the public free of charge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Council’s Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Corporate Plan Delegations of Authority Development Control Plans: DCP1-4 (ie Urban Precincts, Flats, Keeping of Pigs, Rural Small Holdings) Disaster Plan EEO Management Plan Environmental Planning Instruments Expenses & Facilities Policy Fencing Policy Financial Management Plan Internal Reporting Policy Local Approvals Policy Local Environmental Planning Instruments Management Plan Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Policy Register Pricing Policy Revenue Policy State of the Environment Report Tree Preservation Order Adjoining Owners Notification Building Line Policy Bushfire and Emergency Manuals Fees and Charges Legal Actions - Ability to Commence - Policy Motor Vehicle Policy Occupational Health and Safety Constitution Satellite Dishes Policy Smoke Free Work Environment Policy Annual Report Auditors Report Business Papers Disclosures Register Land Register Investment Register NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 521 • Building Certificate Records • Building Application/Approval Records • Development Application/Consent Records SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Council’s Statement of Affairs describes the functions and structure of Council, the decision making powers that may affect the public and how the community may participate in the decision making process. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Access to Policy Documents or any Freedom of Information inquiries concerning the Council’s activities can be arranged by contacting: The Public Officer Coonamble Shire Council 80 Castlereagh Street (Post Office Box 249) Coonamble 2829 Telephone : (02) 6827 1900 Facsimile : (02) 6822 1626 Business Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 522 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the Cowra Shire Council 30 June 2010 SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following documents held by Cowra Shire Council are available for inspection: (1) Cowra Local Environmental Plan - 23rd November 1990. (2) Development Control Plans: • 1 (c1) Rural Residential 2007 • Advertising & Notification 1999 • Valley View Estate 2002 • Exempt & Complying Development 1999 • Cowra Road Ribands Way 2002 • Advertising Code 1999 • Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Accommodation 1996 • Bluemantle Waters Estate Mount McDonald 1987 • Business 3 Zone – Redfern Street • Central Business District 1991 • Commerce 3(b) Zone 1996 • Cowra Abattoir Buffer Zone 1996 • Cowra Aerodrome Obstacle Limitation Surface 1996 • Landscape Code 2004 • Erosion and Sedimentation 2006 • Garrison Gates Residential Estate 1992 • Industrial 4(c) Land • Killara Road Drainage Catchment Area 1996 • Parking Code 2007 • Residential Flat Code 1991 • River Park Road Drainage Catchment Area 1996 • Roadside Stalls 1999 • Rural 1(c) Zone – North Cowra • Rural 1(c) Zone – West Cowra • Guidelines for Rural Development 1991 • Subdivision Code 1992 • Wyangala Dam Tourism Strategy 1999 (3) Cowra Shire Council Section 94 Contributions Plan 2006 (4) Cowra Shire Council Section 94A Contributions Plan 2006 (5) General: • 2009 – 2010 Management Plan • Anti Discrimination Guidelines for Local Government Councillors • Anti Discrimination Guidelines for Managers of Local Councils • Anti Discrimination Policy/Procedure Manual • Audit Charter • B-Double Routes • Child Protection Policy and Procedures • Code of Administrative Practices • Code of Business Practice • Code of Conduct Guidelines • Code of Meeting Practice NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Code of Sale of Food at Markets & One Day Events Complaints Management Policy Consultative Committee Constitution Corporate & Community Relations Strategy Corporate Credit Card Guidelines Corporate Staff Training Plan Councillor Access to Information & Interaction with Staff Policy Councillors – Payment of Fees & Expenses & Provision of Facilities to Councillors Cowra Business Assistance Package Cowra Cultural Plan Cowra Cultural Plan – Action Program Cowra Disaster Plan (Displan) Cowra Film Policy Current Annual Report of Cowra Shire Council Current Committee Meeting Minutes Current Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes Debt Recovery Plan Discipline Guidelines Disposal of Council Assets Policy Disposal of Council Real Estate Policy Donations & Sponsorship Drugs & Alcohol Policy & Procedures EEO Management Plan Emergency Response Plan – Administration Centre Emergency Response Plan – Water Treatment Plant Flag Policy Food Safety Plan Footpath Trading Policy Freedom of Information Gifts & Benefits Policy Graffiti Policy Guarantees of Service Hearing Conservation Policy Information Services – Service Level Agreement Internal Reporting Procedure Internet & E-mail Policy Investment Policy Landscaping Code Loans Loss of Driver’s Licence Policy Media Policy Mine Safety Management Plan Naming & Renaming of Bridges, Roads & Streets Occupational Health & Safety Committee Constitution Occupational Health & Safety Consultation Statement) Occupational Health & Safety Policy Privacy Management Plan Purchasing – Acquisition of Goods and Services Policy Records Management – Records User Guide for Staff Recruitment, Selection & Appointment Procedure Manual Road Closure & Purchase Road Openings Secondary Employment Section 355 Committees Shopping Trolleys and Articles Abandoned Social Plan Sport & Recreation Action Program 2005 Sport & Recreation Plan – 1999 State of the Environment NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 523 524 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • Statement of Business Ethics Statement of Ethical Principles Stormwater Management Plan Street Banners (Kendal Street) Street Stall & Fundraising Activities Policy Street Tree Management Plan Truck Parking Policy Unused Public Roads – Leases UV Policy Valley View Estate Management Plan Vision & Values Statement Website Policy Plans of Management for Community Land Ornamental Parks Mainstreet - Kendal Street Catholic Church Corner Ramage Park Prisoner of War Camp site Grenfell Road Railway Park Canowindra Road Memorial Cairn Evans Street Fossey’s Carpark Busby Place Carpark Cowra Showground Baby Health Centre Edgell Park Carpark Garden Bensley Park Brisbane Street Redfern Street BMX Track Bill Robinson Park Lone Pine Park ANZAC Memorial Squire Park Japanese War Cemetery Gateway Park Garrison Gates River Park Outfields Railway Station Muir Park Apex Park Francis Park Rodwell Oval Pauline Coe Park Rigaut Park Jenny Kerr Park, Woodstock Woodstock Showground Billimari Park Europa Park Mainstreet - Lachlan Street Mainstreet - Macquarie Street Cherry Tree Avenue Young Road Boorowa Road Sydney Road Headwalls Grenfell Road Median Doncaster Drive Sakura Avenue Cowra Services Club Carpark Jamison Reserve Bicentennial Track Cowra TAFE Headwalls Benelong Place Liverpool Street Circus Park Taragala Street Surveyor Evans Park Bryant Park Edgell Park Outfields Administration Grounds Australian War Cemetery Fred Arnold Park WCRG Outfields Col Stinson Outfields Brougham Park Macquarie Street Embankment Harry Chapman Park Col Newton Park Mulyan Outfields Prescott Park Elizabeth Street Park Fragar Park Olympic Park Gooloogong Park E J Walker Park - Wattamondara NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Sportsfields Edgell Park River Park Raudonikous Oval Twigg Oval Oliver Oval Holman Oval MacPherson Oval West Cowra Recreation Ground Rodwell OvalMulyan Oval 525 Col Stinson Park Urban Nature Parks Farleigh ParkPhillips Crossing Vineyard Park Jukes Lane Reserve Reserve - Taragala Darbys Falls Cudgel• Koorawatha (6) List of Public Registers • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Building Line Policy Bushfire and Emergency Manuals Flood Prone Land Policy Food Premises Code Private Use of Council Vehicles Policy Smoke Free Work Environment Policy Swimming Pool Fencing Policy Annual Financial Statements Disclosures Register Investment Register Building Certificate Records Building Application/Approval Record Development Application/Consent Record Section 94 Contributions Register Section 149 Certificate Register Construction Certificate/Approval Record SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Cowra Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs has been prepared to 31 December 2009. SECTION 3 – CONTACTS ARRANGEMENTS Access to documents held by Cowra Shire Council and subject to the Freedom of Information Act must be made by written application and accompanied by a fee of $30.00. The application should be directed to: Mr Graham Apthorpe Public Officer Cowra Shire Council Private Bag 342 COWRA NSW 2794 Telephone: (02) 6340 2000 Inspection of Policy Documents may be carried out during normal office hours. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 526 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the DENILIQUIN COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Deniliquin Council has the following policy documents available for inspection under Section 14(1)(b) and (3) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989. ADMINISTRATION POLICIES: Council and Committee Meetings - Standing Orders and Code of Meeting Practice; Local Public Holidays - Gazettal; Road Naming; Public Liability Insurance - Casual Hirers and Users of Council Owned & Controlled Facilities Including Reserves and Major Contractors with Council; Vandalism - Reward for Information; Replacement of Motor Vehicles; Purchase/Leasing of Council Plant & Equipment; Conferences & Seminars Attendance; Payment of Expenses and Provisions of Facilities to Councillors including Councillor Allowance; Plant and Equipment Hire; Distribution of Materials for External Organisations; Risk Management; Insurance – Gathering Information; Flag/Banner Poles (Cobb Highway, South Deniliquin & National Bridge); Code of Conduct; Protected Disclosures Policy, Flying of Flags on Council Buildings. LOCAL LAWS POLICIES: - Fire Control; Control of Wheeled Recreational Devices; Prohibited Camping on Public Land; Parking Permits – CBD Area; Temporary Stock Permit - Grazing. FINANCE POLICIES: - Disposal of Surplus Council Land; Donations/Subsidies/Financial Assistance by Council; Aggregation of Certain Parcels of Land for Rating Purposes; Corporate Credit Cards; Tendering; Contribution to Kerb & Guttering & Footpath Construction; Council’s Investment Policy; Aggregation of Certain Parcels of Residential Land for Rating Purposes; Financial Assistance. TECHNICAL SERVICES POLICIES: - Protection of Assets; Deniliquin Cemetery; Lawn Cemetery; Indigent Burials; Columbarium; Memorial Rose Garden; Control of Vegetation on Nature Strips; Contribution to Dividing Fences; Water & Sewer Limits; Raw Water; Use of Treatment Works Water; General Standard for Engineering Works; Water Supply Connections and Metering; Sporting, Leisure & Recreational Facilities in Deniliquin; Backflow Prevention; Kerb and Gutter Crossover Modification, Policy for Work on Fire Ban Days; Control and Use of Banner Poles; Falls Prevention, Liquid Trade Waste. TOWN PLANNING - Refund of Development Application Fees - Withdrawal of Application; Advertising Signs; Water Drainage – Provisions; Parking Area & Driveway Construction; Veranda Posts; Obstruction to and on Flood Protection Levees; Itinerant Traders. BUILDING – Damage to Footpathing, Kerbing & Guttering; Relocation of Dwelling Houses; Location of Buildings Over Sewer Mains; Installation & Operation of Watertanks. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – Control of Activity in Public Places within CBD; Placement of Articles on Footpaths in Commercial Areas; Disabled Access and Mobility; No Smoking Policy – Public Places & Council Owned Land; Enforcement Policy. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – Economic Development Incentives. HUMAN RESOURCES – Smoke Free Environment; Military Leave; EEO & Harassment Prevention; Workplace Rehabilitation; Motor Vehicle – Private Use by Staff; Child Care Protection; Salary Packaging; Recognition of Service by Staff Members; Council Volunteer Policy OTHER POLICY DOCUMENTS: - Delegation Register; Risk Management Program; Occupational Health & Safety Management Program; Economic Development Strategic Plan; Asset Management Plan; Waste Management Plan; State of the Environment Report; Management Plan 20010/11-2012/13; Deniliquin Local Environmental Plan 1997; Annual Report; Privacy Management Plan; Minutes of Open Council meetings; Development Control Plans - Urban; Development Davidson Street; Flood Prone Land around Davidson Street; Exempt & Complying Developments; Performance Measurement Manual; Customer First Program; Marketing and Community Consultation Plan; Business Interruption Plan; Deniliquin Social Plan; Drought Management Plan; EEO Management Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 527 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs has been prepared to June 2009. This is available for inspection at Council’s Civic Centre office. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act should be made in writing and addressed to Council’s Freedom of Information Officer as follows: Graeme Haley General Manager Deniliquin Council Civic Centre Civic Place DENILIQUIN NSW 2710 Telephone: (03) 5898 3000 Facsimile: (03) 5898 3029 Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 528 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the DUBBO CITY COUNCIL (FOI Agency No 2122) SECTION 1 – Policy Documents: 2010/2011 Corporate Strategic Plan, Management Plan, Annual Operating Plan and Budget Delegations of Authority Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Dubbo City Flood Operations Manual Dubbo Bush Fire Management Plan Dubbo Local Environmental Plan - 1997 - Rural Areas and Associated Development Control Plans Dubbo Local Environmental Plan - 1998 - Urban Areas and associated Development Control Plans Rural Area Development Strategy 1995 - 2015 (September 1995) Urban Areas Development Strategy comprising: Future Directions and Structure Plan (December 1996) (A) Residential Areas Development Strategy (November 1996) (B) Commercial Areas Development Strategy (April 1997) (C) Industrial Areas Development Strategy (January 1997) (D) Institutional Areas Development Strategy (March 1997) (E) Recreational Areas Development Strategy (February 1997) DCP G3.1 Designing for Access and Mobility DCP G4.1 Exempt and Complying Development DCP G2.2 Floodprone Lands - Urban Areas Dubbo City Floodplain Management Plan 2000 - Urban Areas Dubbo’s Growing Business Dubbo Alive Dubbo On-Site Sewage Management Strategy Policy Codes: General Development Standards and Policies Engineering Standards and Requirements Relating to the Subdivision of Land Standards for Offstreet Parking of Motor Vehicles Standards for Advertising Structures Naming of Thoroughfares and other Geographical Features within the City of Dubbo Leash Free Areas for the Exercising of Dogs Street Tree Master Plan Tree Preservation Policy including Significant Tree Register Plans of Management - Community Land NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 529 Section 94 Contribution Plan - Urban Stormwater Drainage Contributions Section 94 Contribution Plan - Open Space and Recreational Facilities Section 94 Contributions Plan – Urban Roads and Carparking Section 64 Contribution Policy - Water Supply and Sewerage Services Contribution Policy Trade Waste Policy Document - Note: the Local Approvals Policy part of this document has lapsed. EEO Management Plan Payment of Expenses and Provision of facilities to Councillors Manual of Procedures AUSPEC 1 Development AUSSPEC 2 Policy for Strategic Asset Management Programme Policy for Controlling Spray Painting Code of Practice for the Impounding of Unattended Shopping Trolleys SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Dubbo City Council has published a Statement of Affairs in accordance with Section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 at 30 June 2010. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Enquiries concerning the procedures for inspecting and purchasing the Dubbo City Council’s Policy documents may be made to the Council’s Director Organisational Services, Administration Building, Church Street (PO Box 81), Dubbo, telephone (02) 6801 4000 during the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday inclusive. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 530 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the DUNGOG SHIRE COUNCIL (FOI Agency No. 2124) SECTION 1– POLICY DOCUMENTS The following policies are contained within Councils policy register which is available for inspection: Accounting Policy C2:1 Accounts - Plant Hire and Private Works C3:1 Advertising of Development Applications C4:1 Aged and Invalid Person Units-Application for Tenancy of Rental Units C3:2 Anti-Discrimination Guideline for Elected Members & Managers C1:1 Bonding for Civil Engineering Construction Works Associated Subdivisions and Other Developments C3:30 Building Retaining Walls C3:3 Burial on Private Land C5:1 Carnivals & Concerts on Council Property C3:4 Cemeteries Policy C5:6 Child Protection C1:2 Clarence Town Sewerage Special Rate Contributions C2:7 Community Consultation C3:29 Competitive Neutrality Complaints C1:23 Complaints/Action Requests C1:22 Contribution to Works for Kerbing and Guttering C3:5 Contributions to Works for Footpaving C3:7 Control of Open Burning C5:10 Corporate Apparel C1:3 Corruption Prevention C1:20 Council meeting arrangements C1:4 Delegated Authority Policy for the Assessment of Development Applications C4:12 Delegation of Authority - General Manager C1:5 Deputy Mayor Delegations C1:27 Development Applications – Insufficient Information C4:10 Dungog Visitor Information Centre C1:6 Effluent Disposal for Unsewered 2a properties C5:5 Employee Award Nominations C1:28 Erosion & Sediment Control C5:2 Establishment of Bed & Breakfast Amenities within the Shire of Dungog C4:4 Financial Assistance to Non-Profit organisations with Development Application fees C4:5 First Aid Sporting Events C3:11 Flood prone Land C3:12 Footpaths – Intervention Standards, Maintenance Strategy, Repair Process & Standard Control Policy C3:32 Gifts & Benefits C1:7 Gutter Crossing Policy C3:13 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Industrial Land - Council Owned Investment of Funds Lease of Council Property and Roads - Agistment Rights LGSA - Legal Costs Local Orders policy - Keeping of Animals Managing Conflicts of Interest Mayoral Delegations Motor Vehicle - Lease back Noxious Weeds Outstanding Service Awards Payment of Expenses to Councillors and Provision Facilities Protected Disclosures Provision of Electricity Supply to Rural areas Provision of Information to & Interaction between Councillors & Staff Provision of Rural Road Services Public Gates/Public Grids Public Submissions Purchasing of Goods & Services Recognition of Individuals Who Support Council Refund of Development Application fees Rehabilitation Policy Residential Occupation of Sheds Rewards – Vandalism Rezoning C4:11 Risk Management Risk Management – Tree Management System Road Maintenance Risk Management Policy Road Opening Policy Roadside Signage Saleyards bookings Signs as Remote Supervision Smoking in Council Buildings/Vehicles Stables C5:4 Staff - Military Leave Staff – Retirement Staff - Time in Lieu Statement of Business Ethics State Environment Planning Policy No. 1 - Development Standards for Subdivision Street Lighting on Public Roads Street Naming Telecommunications & Radiocommunications Use of Public Footpaths for Commercial Purposes, Street Stalls, Goods & Signs on Footpaths Use of Storage/Shipping Containers Works Committee Meeting Arrangements The following documents are also available for public inspection: Annual Reports Building Certificate Records Building Application/Approval Records NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 531 C3:15 C2:8 C3:16 C1:8 C5:3 C1:10 C1:26 C1:9 C5:9 C1:25 C1:11 C1:24 C3:17 C1:12 C3:18 C3:19 C1:19 C2:2 C1:18 C4:6 C2:3 C4:7 C2:4 C2:9 C2:10 C3:33 C3:34 C3:20 C3:21 C3:22 C1:13 C1:14 C1:15 C1:16 C1:21 C4:8 C3:24 C3:25 C4:9 C3:27 C4:13 C1:17 532 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Clarence Town Local Area Plan Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Construction Certificate Application/Approval Records Council Meeting Business Papers Council Meeting Minutes Councillors - Payment and Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy Delegations of Authority Development Application/Approval Records Disclosure of Interests by Councillors and Designated Persons Register EEO Management Plan Graffiti Removal Register Internal Reporting Policy (Protected Disclosures Act) Investment Register Land Register Local Approvals Policy Local Disaster Plan Shire Wide Development Control Plan No. 1 Local Environmental Plan 2006 Dungog Shire Rural Strategy 2003 Management Plan/Financial Management Plan Plans of Land proposed to be Compulsorily Acquired by Council Privacy Management Plan Property Transfer Register Section 94 Contribution Plans No. 2 and No 3 Dungog Sec 94 Contributions Plan 2001 Shire-wide Sec 94 Contributions Plan No. 1 2004 State of the Environment Report 2009 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Councils most recent Statement of Affairs was prepared as at 31 December 2009. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Applications and enquiries regarding Freedom of Information should be addressed to: Public Officer Dungog Shire Council PO Box 95 DUNGOG NSW 2420 Telephone: (02) 4995 7777 Facsimile: (02) 4995 7750 Email: [email protected] Council’s office hours are 8.45 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the EUROBODALLA SHIRE COUNCIL FOI Agency No 2125 30 June 2010 The following policy documents are available for inspection free of charge. Certain Documents are available for purchase whilst others would be subject to a photocopying charge. SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Acceptance of Septic Tank and Pan Waste to the Sewerage System Acid Sulphate Soils Active Recreation Seasonal Hire Aged Care Services (Euro Care) Alcohol Restricted Reserves in the Shire Arts & Cultural Services Asset Management Policy Assets Disposal Bus Stops and Bus Zones Bushfire Management Childrens Services Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice - Policy Coila Lake Entrance Management Policy Collection Domestic Waste Bins Community Transport Competitive Provision of Services Complaints and Procedures Conservation of the Yellow Bellied Glider in the Broulee Area Construction of Water and Sewerage Services by Private Contractor Consultation Policy Copper, Chrome Arsenate Management (CCA) Corporate - Risk Management - Gathering Information Customer Service Development - Alternate Dispute Resolution Disability Services (EuroCare) Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste to the Sewerage System Enforcement & Compliance Engineering Design Standards Environmental Prosecutions Extinguishment Of Easements Finance - Accounting For Divisions And Subsidiaries Of Council Finance - Borrowing Management Finance - Competitive Neutrality Policy Finance - Debtors And Recoveries Finance - Financial Assistance - Donations And Grants Etc NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 533 534 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Finance - Fiscal Responsibility Finance - Fraud Control Finance - Interest Free Advances to Sporting and Cultural Organisations Finance - Investment Finance - Pricing Finance - Procurement Finance - Rates & Debtors Hardship Policy Finance - Rates Recovery Finance - Refunding Developer Contributons - Policy Footpath Construction - Contributions By Property Owners Gifts and Benefits Governance - Councillors Expenses And Facilities Graffiti Removal From Non-Council owned Property/Assets Grazing of Stock on Public Roads Hiring Of Premises - Touring Markets HR - Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) HR - Salary (Administration) System - Indoor Incentive Schemes for Water Savings Devices for Reticulated Water Customers Kerb And Gutter Construction - Contribution By Property Owners Land Investment Policy Landfill Waste General Library Service Local And Regional Roads Risk Management Local Direction Fingerboard Signs Local Order’s Policy (LOP) Management of Cemeteries Media Releases - Spokesperson for Council Naming Of Parks, Reserves, Sports Fields National Clean Up Day Campaign OHS Open Fires In Council Campgrounds Parks and Reserves Facilities Risk Management Pathways Risk Management Planning Agreements Policy 2006 Pressure Sewer Systems Prelodgement Enquiry Panels Privacy Management Plan Property - Use By Community Organisations Public Art Policy Records Management Policy Recreation Horseriding on Beaches Reticulated Sewerage System Non-Urban Connections Risk Management Risk Management - Gathering Information Road and Pathway Opening Road Closures - Temporary - Forestry NSW - Hazard Reduction Burning Service Connections for Developments Other Than Single Dwellings Sewer - Building and Development Near Council’s Sewer Main Signs as Remote Supervision NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Stormwater Disposal - Urban Land Street Vending and Mobile Business Survey Information to the Public Sustainable Living - An Integrated Approach Transfer Of Crown Roads To Council Tree Risk Management On Council Controlled Land Valuations Vegetation Clearing - Roadside & Infrastructure Lines Waste - Collection Litter Bins Waste - Recycling Metals at the Waste Management Facility Waste Minimisation General Water - Consumer Notification of Water Interruptions Water - Recycled Water Water - Water Carting Water - Water Meter Sizing Water - Water Supply Rural and Trunkmain Connections Water and Sewerage Headworks Charges Water Meter Control Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Water Meters On Vacant Blocks Water Restrictions Water Supply and Charging Youth & Family Services SECTION 2 – CODE OF PRACTICE DOCUMENTS Acceptance of Septic Tank and Pan Waste to the Sewerage System Acquiring Land For Public Purposes Active Recreation Seasonal Hire Algal Contingency Plan Classes of Persons under the Control of Burning Regulation Complaints - Difficult Complainants Complaints - Repetitive Complainants Complaints and Service Requests Conservation of the Yellow Bellied Glider in the Broulee Area Consumer Notification of Water Interruptions Corporate - Risk Management - Gathering Information Development Application Processes Enforcement and Compliance Environment - On Site Sewage Management Installation of Oil Heating and Solid Fuel Heating Devices - Local Approvals Policy No: 5 Library Service Local Direction Fingerboard Signs Payment of Claims Prelodgement Enquiry Panels Privacy Management Plan Reimbursement - DA Fees Risk Management - Gathering Information Sewer - Building and Development Near Council’s Sewer Mains Sewer - Surcharge Response Signs as Remote Supervision NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 535 536 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Street Vending and Mobile Business Water - Consumer Notification of Water Interruptions Water - Design Guidelines for Rainwater Tanks Where an Existing Reticulated Water Supply Exists Water - Restrictions and Conservation Measures Water - Water Meter Sizing Water and Sewerage Headworks Charges Water Meter Control Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION Annual Financial Reports Annual Report Auditors Report Business Papers and Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings (excluding meetings closed to the public) Community Services Directory Election Funding Declarations Eurobodalla Disaster Plan Guidelines for Community Consultation Civil Engineering Works Guidelines for Food Stalls Land Register Development Control Plans Planning Instruments Management Plan Pecuniary Interest Register Register of Delegation Register of Investments Schedule of Fees and Charges Transfer Register Various S94 Contributions Plan Rural Local Environmental Plan Urban Local Environmental Plan Tree Preservation Order SECTION 3 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Eurobodalla Shire Council produces a Statement of Affairs each 30 June as part of the Annual Report. It is available free of charge at Council’s Administration or on Council’s website. SECTION 4 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Request for access to information under the FOI Act should be made in writing and accompanied by a fee of $30 to: Freedom of Information Co-Ordinator PO Box 99 MORUYA NSW 2537 Phone: 4474-1000 Fax: 4474-1234 Email: [email protected] Eurobodalla Shire Council Administration Building is situated at Corner Princes Highway and Campbell Streets Moruya NSW Office Hours : 8.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL FOR PERIOD 01.01.2010 TO 30.06.2010 SECTION 1 – Policy and Related Documents Ability to Determine Wet Weather Matches Access for People with Disabilities Action to be taken in Relation to Members of Staff who have had their Driver’s or Plant Operators Permits/ Licences Cancelled Advertising Annual Leave Annual Reports Application of Fees and Charges for the hire of Community Facilities Applications to Conduct Rodeos at Fairfield City Showground Appointment of Apprentices Appropriate Workplace Behaviour Approval of Home Business Applications Approval of Public Fireworks Displays/Street Processions Art Collection Policy Asset Write-offs Attendance at the Local Government Superannuation Board’s Retirement Counselling Service Audit of Management Committee Books Building Application/Approval Records Building Certificate Records Building in a Saline Environment Building Operations Business use of Footpaths & Public Places in Commercial Centres Cabcharge Cards Calling for Quotations Calling of Tenders Calling of Tenders – Preliminary Deposits Careers Markets/Exhibitions Casting Vote - Committees Censorship and Freedom of Access Charities Using Council Facilities Children’s Services Policies (Available on Application) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 537 538 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Children’s Use of the Adult Library Collection Chris21 (Human Resources Information System) Access Policy Christmas Cheer Donations Closing of Office on Christmas Eve Clothing Bins Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Community Tolerance Compliance & Enforcement Policy – Food Safety in Fairfield City Concessions for Pensioners Conferences and Seminars Policy Confidentiality of Council & Committee Reports Confidentiality of Submissions or Letters of Objection to Development Applications Confined Spaces Policy Construction Certificate Register Construction of Garbage Storage Bays Contributions Plan – Section 94A 2006 Contributions Plans – Section 94 Plan 1999 - Community facilities - Land acquisition for open space and drainage - Recreation & Open space embellishment - Stormwater drainage facilities - Roads adjacent to open space - Concrete path paving - Car parking (Fairfield town centre; Cabramatta town centre; Canley Heights Local Centre) - Rural area: Roads and traffic facilities Corporate Records Management Policy Corporate Identity Policy Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy Councillors Names on Commemorative Plaques Councillors Representation on Committees of Community Organisations Defence Reserve Leave Delegation for Council Officers to Conduct Citizenship Ceremonies Delegations of Authority Register Deputations Design Control Designing for Access - Guidelines & Checklists Development Application/Approval Records Development Application Register Development Standards for Structures Within or under Public Roads No. 32 Display of Goods on Council Owned Footpaths Disposal of Assets Disposal of Council Light Vehicles Disposal of Discarded Library Books Donations to Charitable Organisations NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Drug and Alcohol Policy EEO Management Plan Energy Conservation Plan Environmental Management Plan Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Erection of Pigeon Lofts Erection of Stables Erosion & Sediment Control Fairfield City Local Flood Plan Fairfield City Social Plan Fairfield City-Wide Development Control Plan 2006 Fairfield Employment Lands Strategy Fairfield Local Disaster Plan Fairfield Town Centre Masterplans Flags, Banners and Flagpoles on Council owned or Managed Land Flextime and Flexible Working Arrangements Policy Flood Risk Management Plans Food Premises Code Footings for Dwellings in the Fairfield City Area Fraud Control Policy Front and Corner Allotment Fencing Garbage Storage Bays Policy Girl Guide and Boy Scout Halls (Waiving of Application Fees for) Grants Management Policy Greenhouse Action Plan Grievance Resolution Guidelines for Approvals for Child Care Centres Handling of Complaints about Library Material Hardship Policy for Rates and Charges Helicopter Landings on Recreation Facilities Hepatitis A Immunisation Policy Hepatitis B Immunisation Policy Heritage & Development Heritage Grants Program Heritage Rate Relief Program Higher Duties Allowance Hoardings Indoor Salary System Position Evaluation Policy Indoor Salary System Position Evaluation Appeals Policy Installation & Operation of Air Conditioning Units Integrated Social, Open Space and Water Management Implementation Plan Interest Charges on Overdue Rates Internal Reporting Policy Issue of Council Rolls at Election Time Issue of Wet Weather Clothing and Safety Footwear to Staff Land Acquisition Policy Language Aides Learning and Development NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 539 540 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Leasing of Council Properties Leasing of Council Vehicles for Private Use Legionella Management Strategy Library and Literacy Library and Multiculturalism Library Membership Library Regulations Library Sites Lighting within Public Reserves Linemarking of Playing Fields Load Limit Restriction Exemption for Local Residents Local Environment Planning Instruments - Fairfield LEP 1994 Local Ethnic Affairs Policy Statement (LEAPS) Local Orders Policy Management of Environmental &Regulatory Related Complaints Management Plan Manual Handling Policy Master Locksmiths of Australia AccessSystem for Accessible Toilets Mayoral Donations Scheme Policy Mayoral Welfare Relief Fund Media Policy Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Mobile Food Vending Vehicles Code Multicultural Accesses to Council Services Naming of Parks, Reserves, Roads, Infrastructure, Facilities & Buildings (and parts thereof) Narrow Lot Rules & Guidelines Network Acceptable Use Policy Noise Impact of Future Badgery’s Creek Airport OHS Management Policy Open Space Plan Other Development Control Plans - Development Standards relating to Roads - Exempt and Complying Development Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) Policies (Available on Application) Outdoor Dining on Council Owned Footpaths Performance Management & Disciplinary Policy Personnel Files – Access Personnel Files - Contents Petitions in Council Owned Buildings Plans of Management - Salters Road Reserve (Marconi Park) - Corner of Elizabeth Drive Bonnyrigg (White Eagles) - Cabramatta Sports Ground - Fairfield Showground - Fairfield Golf Course - Brenan Park NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 541 - Emerson Street Reserve - Wetherill Park Reserve - Wilson Road Reserve, Bonnyrigg - Bunker Parade Reserve - CabraVale Park - St Johns Park - Leisure Centres (Prairiewood and Fairfield) - Generic Sports Grounds/Generic Parks - Generic Bushland and associated individual Plans of Management for Flying Fox Reserve Plaques and Memorial Policy and Procedures for the Purchase and use of Mobile Phones Prairiewood Masterplan Preferential Parking - Doctors Privacy Management Plan Probationary Employment Process for Conducting Negotiations After an Abandoned Tender Projects Undertaken with Grant Funding Professional Ethics and Freedom to Read Protected Disclosures Policy Protection of Footpaths during Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment Providing Reasons for Planning Decisions made Contrary to the Recommendations of Staff Provision of Children and Family Services Provision of Concrete Path Paving in Residential Release Areas 1 &2 Provision of Vehicular Laybacks in the Industrial Area Public Access to the Internet in Council Libraries Public Forum Public Statues and Monuments Policy Rate Reduction for War Widows Recognition of Long Service Employees Record of Attendance of Councillors at Committee and Council meetings for the past year, September to September Recovery of Outstanding Rates Recruitment and Selection Refund of Development Application Fees – Non Profit Organisations Religious Buildings used for the Storage of Cremated Remains of Deceased Persons Removal and Resetting of Dwellings Renewal of Various Community Facilities Licences Repairing and Replacing Plaques Retail & Commercial Centres Activities Right of Referral period for Councillors Risk Management Policy Road Opening Code Road Safety Strategic Plan Rural Area On-Site Detention Guidelines Rural Fire District Service Agreement for Cumberland Zone NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 542 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Salary Sacrifice Policy - Motor Vehicles Sale of Council Owned Land School Presentation Evenings and Prizes Secondary Employment Service Station Rezoning Policy Site Specific Development Control Plans - Bonnyrigg Town Centre - Cabramatta Town Centre - Canley Corridor - Fairfield Heights Local Business Centres - Fairfield Town Centre Siting of Outbuildings with a Floor Area Greater than 10sqm. Small Project Assistance to Local Schools Smoke Free Playgrounds & Sportsgrounds Policy Smoking Policy Specification for Roadwork & Drainage Associated with Subdivision or other Development Sponsorship and Management of Children’s Services Standard of Dress for Fairfield City Council Meetings State of the Environment Report Stormwater Drainage Policy Street Lighting Policy Street Names Policy Sun Protection Policy Swimming Pool Entry Fees Temporary Exhibition Policy and Operational Guidelines for the Fairfield Heritage Centre’s Stein Gallery Temporary Food Premises Policy Time in Lieu Tree Management Tree Preservation Order Union Delegate/Contact Employment Relations Urban Area On-Site Detention Handbook Use of Council Motor Vehicles Use of Council Vehicles by Executive Managers Use of Council’s Logo and Motto (“Identity”) Use of Information Technology (IT) Equipment and Resources Use of Internet by Children 16 and Under Use of Portable Goal Posts on Council Playing Fields Used Clothing Bins Policy Variation to Street Names Vehicular Crossing Application Vehicular Crossing for Footpaths in Excess of 4.7 Metres Waiving of Application Fees for Girl Guide and Boy Scout Halls Waste Not Policy Water Conservation Plan Water Management Plan Western Sydney Area Assistance Scheme Wetherill Park Industrial Area – Drainage Requirements for Development NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 543 Wetherill Park Industrial Area – Easement Widths for Major Stormwater Channels Wetherill Park Industrial Area – Roadwork Requirements for Development Work Experience Programs Writing Off Legal Costs for Court Cases SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs In accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989, Council has prepared a Statement of Affairs which includes Council’s structure and functions; how Council’s functions affect members of the public, how the public can participate in Council’s policy development; the types of documents held by Council and how members of the public may access and amend Council documents. The Statement of Affairs may be inspected free of charge at Council’s Administration Centre, Avoca Road, Wakeley between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted) . The Statement of Affairs is also contained in Council’s 2009 Annual Report which can be viewed at www. fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Copies of the above policy documents may be viewed at: Fairfield City Council, Administration Centre, 86 Avoca Road, WAKELEY NSW 2176 between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted). All enquiries regarding access to Council documents should be directed to: The Public Officer, Fairfield City Council, PO Box 21, FAIRFIELD NSW 1860 Telephone 9725 0836 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 544 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the FAR NORTH COAST COUNTY COUNCIL (trading as FAR NORTH COAST WEEDS) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Councillors POLICY NO: 4/09 and Councillors POLICY NO: 1.3 Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Chairperson Payment of Chairman/Councillor fees Administration and Finance POLICY NO: 1.5 POLICY NO: 2.2 POLICY NO: 2.3 POLICY NO: 2.4 POLICY NO: 2.5 POLICY NO: 2.6 POLICY NO: 2.7 POLICY NO: 2.9 POLICY NO: 2.10 POLICY NO: 1/10 Investments Private Works Financial Policy Vacant Crown Land Funding Camphor Laurel Management Plan Constituent Contributions Local Weed Management Plans Weed Control Notices – Time Limit Weed Control Notices – Rates Asset Capitalisation General Manager POLICY NO: 3.2 Hire of Council Resources by Employees Human Resources POLICY NO: 4.1 POLICY NO: 1/09 POLICY NO: 4.3 POLICY NO: 4.4 POLICY NO: 4.5 POLICY NO: 4.6 POLICY NO: 4.7 POLICY NO: 4.8 POLICY NO: 4.9 POLICY NO: 4.10 POLICY NO: 4.11 POLICY NO: 4.12 POLICY NO: 4.13 POLICY NO: 4.15 POLICY NO: 4.16 Nine-Day Fortnight Occupational Health and Safety Recognition of Staff Service Salary System Bullying in the Workplace Job Redesign Staff Expenses Workplace Harassment Telephone Reimbursement Overtime Smoking in the Workplace Drugs and Alcohol Organisational Structure Equal Employment Opportunity Motor Vehicle Agreement Corporate Governance POLICY NO: 5.1 POLICY NO: 5.2 POLICY NO: 5.3 Designated Persons Procurement of Goods and Services Code of Meeting Practice NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION POLICY NO: 5.4 POLICY NO: 5.6/08 POLICY NO: 5.7 POLICY NO: 5.8 POLICY NO: 2/09 POLICY NO: 14.13/08 POLICY NO: 14.14/08 Local Government Act 1993 POLICY NO: 3/09 POLICY NO: 7/09 POLICY NO: 8/09 Risk Management POLICY NO: 6.1 POLICY NO.: 545 Records Management Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW Privacy Management Plan Disclosures under the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 Complaints Handling Private/Secondary Employment Public access to documents in accordance with Section 12 of the Policy and Procedure Development Credit Cards Information Communication and Technology Gathering Information Removal of Noxious Weeds (Trees) SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent statement of affairs published in accordance with section 14(1) and (1A) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989 is located in Council’s 2008/09 Annual Report. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANAGEMENTS Policy documents including the statement of affairs may be inspected and purchased at Far North Coast County Council’s office in the Rous Water Administration Centre, Level 4, 218/232 Molesworth Street, LISMORE, NSW, 2480. Office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday excluding Public holidays. Further inquiries concerning the procedure for inspecting and purchasing these documents should be made to the Principal Officer who may be contacted by telephone on (02) 6623 3833; facsimile: (02) 6622 1181 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 546 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL JUNE 2010 SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following documents are available for inspection at Council’s office as indicated: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Access to Councils Documents Policy Access to Rural Properties Policy Accounting Policy ADF Reserve Service (Military Leave) Policy Aircraft - Use of in Bush Fires Policy Amusement Centre Regulations Policy Bitumen Isolated Strips Policy Bush Fire Inter Shire Assistance Plan Policy Bush Fire Radios Policy Business Development Incentive Policy Business Ethics Policy Business Paper Deadlines Policy Child Protection Policy Code of Conduct - Council/Community Committees Policy Code of Conduct Policy Code of Meeting Principles and Practices Policy Collection and Disposal of Commercial and Industrial Waste Policy Conditions of Tendering Policy Construction of Artificial Water Bodies Conflict of Interest Policy Control of Footway Restaurants and Footpath Obstructions Policy Corporate Credit Card Use Policy Correspondence Policy Councillors Access to Information and Interaction with Staff Policy Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy Customer Service Policy Doctors and Registered Nurses Relocation Assistance Policy Donations, Sponsorships and Waiver of Fees and Charges Policy Economic Development Incentive Policy for Business Development Economic Development Incentive/ Residential Development Incentive Policy Economic Development Policy for the Establishment of a new Industry Electronic Mail Policy Enforcement Policy Fraud Control Policy Freedom of Information Policy Gifts and Benefits Policy Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy Internet Access Policy Investment Policy Kerb and Gutter, Vehicle Crossing, Tabledrain Entrance and Laybacks Policy Local Approvals Policy Media Policy Mobile Phone Policy Naming of Streets and Parks Policy Noxious Weeds - Parthenium Weed Eradication Policy Noxious Weeds - Silver Leaf Nightshade Eradication Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 547 Noxious Weeds Eradication Policy Section 18/20 Notices and Prosecutions OHS Policy Payment of Rates, Charges and Sundry Debtors Policy Prevention of Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace Policy Private Works Policy Procurement Policy Protected Disclosures/Internal Reporting Policy Public Forum Policy Rates - Pensioner Rebate Policy Record & Document Management Policy Rewards Policy Roadside Memorials Policy Saleyard Lot Splitting Policy School Bus Route Sign Policy School Holiday Activity Program Conduct Policy Sewerage Service Pricing Policy Sun Protection Policy Temporary Placement of Long Term Unemployed Disabled Individuals Policy Town Lanes Upgrading Maintenance Policy Traffic Asset Management Policy Use of Council Parks and Community Land Policy Vehicle Policy Vehicle Procurement Policy Visitor Access Policy Volunteer Policy Water Charges for Home Dialysis Systems Policy Youth and Community Care Sun Protection Policy Youth and Community Care Vacation Care Policy DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE BUT NOT IN POLICY REGISTER: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Annual Financial Reports Annual Report Annual Reports of Bodies exercising delegated Council Functions (Section 355) Asset Management Plan Auditors Report Building Certificate Records Business Papers for Council and Committee Meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) Committee Meetings Reports Communications Plan Companion Animals Management Plan Complaint Handling Procedure Cultural Plan Development application/consent records Development Control Plans Drought Management Plan Economic Development Strategic Plan EEO Management Plan Forbes Tourism Action Plan Land Register Local Environmental Planning Instruments Management Plan Minutes of Council Meetings Policy Register Social Plan Youth Strategic Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 548 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s most recently published Statement of Affairs is available for inspection by contacting Council’s Public Officer. SECTION 3 – CONTRACT ARRANGMENTS Any Freedom of Information inquiries concerning Council’s activities should be directed to: Mrs Carissa Bywater General Manager Forbes Shire Council Cnr Harold & Court Street PO Box 333 FORBES NSW 2871 Telephone: 02 6850 2300 Fax: 02 6850 2399 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 549 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GLEN INNES SEVERN COUNCIL June 2010 SECTION 1 – COUNCIL’S POLICY DOCUMENTS The following documents held by Glen Innes Severn Council, are available for inspection, free of charge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Council’s Code of Conduct; Annual Report; Annual Report 2008-2009 Glen Innes Severn Learning Centre Annual Financial Reports; Auditor’s Report; Management Plan; Social Plan; Cultural Plan; EEO Management Plan; Council’s Policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to Councillors; Council’s Land Register; Register of Investments; Returns of the interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates; Agendas and business papers for Council and Committee Meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public); Minutes of Council and Community Committee Meetings, but restricted to the recommendations of the meeting (exempt of any part of a meeting that is closed to the public); Register of Delegations; Applications under Part 1 of Chapter 7 (Local Government Act, 1993) for approval to erect a building, and associated documents; Development Applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979) and associated documents; Records of building certificates; Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by Council; Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land; Plans of management for community land; Environmental Planning Instruments, development control plans made under Section 94AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 applying to land within the Council’s area; Statement of Affairs, the Summary of Affairs and the Register of Policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act, 1989; Electoral Roll for Glen Innes Severn Council area; Cemetery Register; Tourism Development and Marketing Plan 2010 – 2015; Site Specific Safety Management Plan for Services for the RTA under the RMCC. Register of Council’s Policies, as listed below: COMMUNITY SERVICES • • • • • • • Aboriginal Employment Strategy Aged and Disability Services Abuse of Older People Policy Aged and Disability Services Bus Use Policy Aged and Disability Services Police Check Policy Aged and Disability Services – Service Delivery Policies Aged and Disability Services Volunteer Policy Children’s Internet Policy Guidelines for Library NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 550 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Community Cultural Relations Statement Community Services – Human Resources – Youth Community Services – Use of Council Owned Sporting Facilities Control of Young People Entering Glen Innes Swim Centre Gum Tree Glen Out of School Hours Care Child Management Policy Gum Tree Glen Childcare Policies and Procedures Part A and Part B Home Library Service Policy Increased Accountability Reporting in Community Services Library Users Code of Conduct Long Day Care and OOSH/VC Services Booking Policies OOSH Policies Part A and Part B Public Art Policy Service Delivery Policies for Aged and Disability Services CORPORATE SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Access to Information Policy Administration – Project Manager ANZAC Day Australia Day Authorisation for the use of Council Letterhead Beautification of Villages Cash Handling Policy Code of Conduct Community Engagement Strategy Complaints Policy Computer Usage Policy Contractor Management Policy (OHS) Corporate Property Policy Corporate Uniform Policy Credit Card Policy Customer Service Standards Debt Recovery Policy Donations Policy Drug and Alcohol Policy Financial Matters – Accounting – Debt Servicing Ratio Financial Matters – Motor Vehicles – Private Tenders Financial Matters – Rating – Church Groups Financial Matters – Rating – Excess Water Accounts Financial Matters – Rating – Showground Trust – Sporting Bodies Financial Matters – Strategy – Overdraft Financial Matters – Subscriptions – Chamber of Commerce – Retailers Association First Aid Policy Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy Gathering Information Policy Halls Human Resources Policy Statement Register Influenza Pandemic Business Continuity Plan Internal and External Communication Policy Internal Reporting Policy Investment Policy Logos Usage Policy Long Distance Driving Policy Management of Mail Policy Occupational Health and Safety Policy Organisational Matters – Public Relations – Certificates of Appreciation Privacy Policy Procurement Policy Records Management Policy Risk Management Policy Salary System Progression Rules NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 551 Secretarial Assistance to s355 Committees of Council Smoke Free Workplace Policy Staff Annual Christmas Party Strategic Direction Policy Strategic Financial Objectives Sun Smart and Personal Protective Equipment Policy Town Hall Hiring Policy Union Picnic Day Policy Vaccination Policy Vehicle Leaseback Policy Water Leakage Policy Water Meter Testing Policy Workplace Bullying / Harassment Policy Workplace Injury Management and Return to Work Policy Writing off Rates and Charges Policy DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Building Alignments Building Services – Buildings – Verandahs, Awnings and Balconies Cemeteries – Emmaville, Deepwater, Dundee Lawn Cemeteries DCP 9 – Notification Policy for Development Development Control Plan Enforcement Policy Erosion and Sediment Control Policy Limit of Delegated Authority in Dealing with Development Applications and Complying Development Certificates Local Approvals Policy Local Orders Policy Local Orders Policy Guidelines for the Keeping of Animals for Domestic Purposes Notification of Changes to Garbage and or Recyclables Pick Up Times Noxious Weeds Management Plan Privet Species On-site Sewage Management Strategy Open Spaces Policy Organisational Matters – Policy on Easements Pesticide Use Notification Plan Planning Services – Development Applications – Minimum Standards Roads in Rural Residential Subdivisions Planning Services – Lane Widening Policy Rainwater Tank Incentive Policy Replacement Garbage Bin Policy Section 94A Development Contribution Plan Strategic Companion Animals Management Policy Stock Permit Policy Tree Planting Policy Tree Removal Policy – Council Land ENGINEERING SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • Engineering Services – Advice to Residents – Ratepayers of Proposed Works Engineering Services – Roads – Footpaths Engineering Services – Roads – Lane Widening Engineering Services – Roads – Road Widths Engineering Services – Roads – Street Name Signs Engineering Services – Sewerage – Sewerage Connections Engineering Services – Sewerage – Water and Sewer Mains Extensions Plant and Workshop Private Work and Hire of Plant Policy Property Access – Vehicle Crossings Public Gates – Installation and Maintenance Road Management Guide Road Network Review NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 552 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • 25 June 2010 Risk Management Footpaths and Cycle ways Risk Management Roads and Car Parks Schedule of Unsealed Maintained Roads Sewerage Scheme – Deepwater Water Supply - Deepwater GOVERNANCE • • • • • • • • • • Annual Attendance at Mosman Festival Annual Fee for Deputy Mayor Cancer Council Community Partner Community Consultation Session Guidelines (pertaining to Council Meetings) Council Involvement in Projects Driven by Community Groups Policy Fixing of Date and Time of Ordinary Council Meetings Guidelines for Councillor Workshops January Council Meetings Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to the Mayor and Councillors Reporting Items for Attention to Staff – Councillor Work Request Book SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent Statement of Affairs was published in June 2010 and is available for inspection and can be accessed on Council’s website at www.gisc.nsw.gov.au. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests for access to and / or for the purchase of documents held by Council should be directed to: Ms Lotta Jackson Director of Corporate and Community Services (Public Officer) Glen Innes Severn Council PO Box 61 GLEN INNES NSW 2370 Telephone Fax Email Office Hours 02 6730 2300 02 6732 3764 [email protected] 8.30am - 4.30pm (Monday – Friday) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 553 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GILGANDRA SHIRE COUNCIL In accordance with Section 14(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act, this summary of the Statement of Affairs of Gilgandra Shire Council is provided. section 1 – THE COUNCIL’S POLICY DOCUMENTS The following policy documents are available at the Council’s Office for inspection: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Annual Reports Annual Statements of Financial Position Auditors Report Bush Fire Management Committee – Operational Plan Code of Accounting Practice Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Code of Practice – Management Committees Corporate Plan Delegations of Authority Register Development Control Plans Disaster Plan EEO Management Plan Environmental Planning Instruments Expenses and Facilities Policy Financial Management Plan Interim Development Orders Internal Reporting Policy Land Register Local Approvals Policy Local Crime Prevention Plan Local Environmental Planning Instruments Local Orders Policy Management Plan Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings. Persons and Delegates Plans of Management for Community Land Policy Register Pricing Policy Protected Disclosures Internal Reporting Policy Record of Building Certificates Register of Investments Reports and Minutes of Council Meetings Returns of the Interests of Councillors, Designated Revenue Policy State of the Environment Report Subdivision Code Tendering Policy Tree Preservation Order section 2 – THE COUNCIL’S STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council has prepared a Statement of Affairs of the Council for the period to 30 June 2010 and this document is available for inspection and purchase at Council’s office. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 554 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 section 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any Freedom of Information enquiries concerning the Council’s activities should be directed to: Mr Neil Alchin, Public Officer, Gilgandra Shire Council, Warren Road (P.O. Box 23), Gilgandra, 2827. Telephone: 02 68178800 Facsimile: 02 68472521. Council’s office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GLOUCESTER SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following policy documents are available for inspection or purchase: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Application Fees for Subdivisions Policy Application Procedures Manual Approvals Policy Aus-Spec #1 Development Specification for Subdivision of Land Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Procedure Community Road Safety Plan Council Financial Reports Cultural Plan Community Plan Contaminated Land Management Policy Council and Committee Minutes Councillors Allowances and Expenses Policy Delegations of Authority Development Application Register Development and Building Notification Policy Development of Community Land Subdivisions Development in Zone 3(a) General Business Policy Economic Development Strategic Plan EEO Management Plan General Policy Manual Gloucester Local Environment Plan 2000 Draft Gloucester Local Environment Plan 2010 Gloucester Floodplain Management Plan Grey-Crowned Babbler Retention Plan Investment Policy Local Environmental Study 2006 Local Environmental Plan and Land Use Strategies Management Plan - including Fees and Charges Noxious Weeds: Herbicide Application Plan Noxious Weeds Policy Pesticide Use Notification Plan Regional Weeds Strategy 2008-2012 Public Land Register Staff Procedural Manual State of Environment Report 2010 Development Control Plans: 1/84 - Subdivision of Lot 10 DP 262710 Argyle Street, Barrington 2/84 - Subdivision of Part Lot 1 Bucketts No. 1 Subdivision Argyle Street, Barrington 1/95 - Land in Industrial Zones 2/95 - Tourist Development 3/95 - Land in Rural Zones 4/95 - Rural Small Holdings Subdivision Fairbairns Road 2/96 - Development of Rural Residential Subdivision – Lot 7 DP 843681 Thunderbolts Way, Gloucester • Liquid Trade Waste Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 555 556 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Local Emergency Management Plan Main Street Heritage Study On site Effluent Disposal Policy Outdoor Advertising Plan of Management for • Gloucester District Park • Other Community Land Pressure Sewer Policy Protected Disclosures Reporting Policy Section 94 Contributions Plan Section 94A Development Contributions Levy Plan 2006 Small Rural Holdings Strategic Issues for Gloucester Council Tendering Policy Threatened Species Plan Urban Storm Water Management Plan Water Efficient Housing Policy Water and Sewerage Business Plan SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s Statement of Affairs is available to the public in accordance with the arrangements set out below. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests for access to information/documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 should be directed to:The Public Officer Gloucester Shire Council 89 King Street (PO Box 11) GLOUCESTER NSW 2422 Telephone: (02) 65385250 Facsimile: (02) 65582343 Email: [email protected] Office hours 9.00am to 4.00pm weekdays NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 557 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GOSFORD CITY COUNCIL June 2010 (FOI AGENCY No. 2132) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Council’s activities have specific policies, which form part of Council’s Statement of Affairs. All or specific policies relating to Council’s activities are registered and maintained in Council’s corporate recordkeeping system (DataWorks), and are available for public perusal. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO A PHOTOCOPY FEE The following documents are available for inspection free of charge. However, the Council will charge a photocopy fee if copies are required. Some documents may require prior notice to be given. Please telephone Council’s Call Centre on (02) 4325 8222 for information. A number of these documents can be downloaded free of charge from Council’s Internet Website at www. gosford.nsw.gov.au. Note: * appears when a group of relevant documents on a particular matter have been summarised for the purposes of this document. That is, Active Recreation R1* - there are a number of sub-documents available under this heading. Access to Files by Councillors Policy A1.39 Active Recreation R1* Arts & Culture C1* Beaches R3* Building Control D6* Business Services D3* Capital Works Program Car Parks T9* Caravan Parks R4* Child Care Centres, complaints Child Care Centres - Parent Committees C5.02 Child Care Centres, Communicable Diseases C5.01 City Management Plan (The Gosford City Management Plan consists of the following: Report 1 - Corporate Plan Report 2 - 3 Year Capital Works Program Report 3 - Council’s Program Budget Report 4 - Sustainability Report incorporating the State of the Environment Report Report 5 - Council’s Revenue Policy) Report 6 - Quality of Life Strategy Report 7 - EEO Management Plan Code of Conduct - Councillors and Staff O5.03 Code of Meeting Practice A1.47 Community Development C5* Corporate Development O1* NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 558 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Customer Service and Communications C2* Delegations of Authority Development D6* Development Assessment/Management D8* Drainage Construction E6* Drainage Maintenance E1* Drainage Levy E7* Education and Compliance D1* EEO Management Plan Effluent Generation S3* Emergency Services H3* Fees and Charges Fees and Charges Information - Revenue Policy Financial Management A3* Flooding & Drainage Planning E3* Flood Mitigation E2* Flora & Fauna Report – Somersby Industrial Park 2003 Footpaths/cycleway T5* Gifts and Benefits A1.55 Gosford City Bushfire Risk Management Plan Gosford City Disaster Plan Gosford City District Bushfire Operations Plan Gosford LGA – Bush Fire Prone Land Map Historical Water Quality Data Review and Analysis Final Report 2003 Human Resources Policy Manual Human Resources O3* Information Management & Technology A2* Integrated Management System (Integrating Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management) Integrated Planning D2* Land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by Council Landscape and Vegetation Management Policy D6.44 Libraries C0* Lighting T6 Liquid Waste Management H1* Local Environmental Plans (LEP) Minutes of Council Meetings Minutes of Committee Meetings Natural Reserves R0* Organisation Development O3* Parks R2* Parking T9* Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors A1.42 Performance Management O5* Performance Management O5* Policy Register Positive Ageing Strategy Program Management *8* Property Services A5* Reserves and Natural Resources R0* NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 559 Risk Management O4* Road Maintenance T1* Road Construction T0* Sewer Mains & Tunnels S0* Solid Waste Management H0* Support Services A1* Tendering Policy A3.07 Traffic T4* Treatment Work S2* Tree Preservation Order Water Consumer Services W4* Watermains/Reservoirs W2* Waterway Facilities R5* Wharves & Public Transport T7* Works – Capital Works WS5, S5* DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Aboriginal Reconciliation and Development Plan Biodiversity Strategy Corporate Plan Guidelines to Development Control Plan No 106 – Controls for Site Waste Management Annual Sustainability Report Code of Practice - Erosion/Sedimentation Control Gosford Vision 2025 - A Strategic Direction for the Future Fact Sheets Quality of Life Strategy Cultural Plan Disability Action Plan Positive Ageing Strategy Redevelopment DSP (Development Service Plan) Water and Sewer Development Service Plans Erina DSP Erina Township DSP Gosford City Centre DSP Kariong DSP Kincumber DSP Lisarow DSP Narara DSP Niagara Park DSP Pamphlets Quality of Life and Sustainability on the Central Coast Report Quality of Life on the Central Coast Survey Springfield DSP Wyoming DSP Gosford City Council Supplement to Sewerage Code of Australia (Sydney Water Edition Version 1) WSA02-2002 • Gosford City Council Supplement to Water Code of Australia (Sydney Water Edition Version 1) WSA02-2002 DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO A FEE The current fees charged can be found on Council’s Internet Website: www.gosford.nsw.gov.au . The following documents are available for purchase: • • • • Building Over or Near Council Sewer & Water Mains Building Specification Booklets Citations & Maps Civil Construction Specifications NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 560 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Contributions Plans (CP) Development Control Plans (listed below in DCP numerical order) Flood and Drainage Related Studies Schedule to Specification for Water Supply and Sewerage Works - Volume 2 Social Plans in booklet form for some DCP areas. Somersby Industrial Landscape Guide Specification for Survey, Road and Drafting Works Water and Sewerage Plans and Diagrams Water and Sewerage Conveyancing Certificate Water Billing Record Search Gosford City Council’s Local Environmental Plans (LEPs), Development Control Plans (DCPs), Contributions Plans (CPs) and Policies can be downloaded free of charge from Council’s Internet Website: www.gosford. nsw.gov.au. The documents listed below are also available from the Administration Building, 49 Mann Street Gosford subject to a fee. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP 5 7 8 16 17 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 35 36 41 42 44 52 55 58 74 75 76 78 79 80 82 83 84 87 88 89 90 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Narara Niagara Park Lisarow Kincumber Kincumber No 2 Brentwood Hollydell Farm Kariong Springfield/Erina Creek Floralands – Stage 2 Mount White Truck Stop Surplus Public Land Killcare Heights Empire Bay Drive, Empire Bay Manooka Road, West Gosford Residential Development South Avoca Beach Brisbane Water Drive & Pacific Highway West Gosford Victoria and Adelaide Streets East Gosford Road Transport Facility – Somersby Erina Valley Narara Valley Drive, Niagara Park Erina/Green Point/Terrigal (Amendment 1) Emma James Street, Springfield Springfield – Erina Creek Precinct 2 Terrigal Business Centre Erina Fair – Amendment 1 Cullens Road, Copacabana The Ridgeway Yattalunga (Amendment One) The Landmark – Berecry Road, Mangrove Mountain Koolang Road, Green Point Australian Reptile Park – Wyoming RTA Depot – Pacific Highway West Gosford Mobbs Road and Kings Avenue, Terrigal Residential 2(a) Subdivision Golden Grove Circuit and the Scenic Highway Terrigal Avoca Drive, Kincumber (Kincumber Hotel) Port Jackson Road Terrigal Scenic Quality The Entrance Road, Forresters Beach Henry Parry Drive and Pemell Street, Wyoming Lot 1 DP 776132 Corner Manns and Dell Roads West Gosford Sun Valley Road Green Point Boundary Road Kincumber Ocean View Drive Wamberal Lot 1 DP 775026 Peats Ridge Road Peats Ridge Bensville Taylors Road, MacDonalds Road and Pacific Highway Lisarow NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 561 100 Medium Density Residential Amendment No 1 101 Guidelines for the Erection of Communications Facilities 102 Corner Charles Kay and Terrigal Drives Terrigal 104 Lot 11 Scenic Highway Terrigal (Amendment 1) 105 Old Narara Primary School Site Pacific Highway, Narara 106 Controls for Site Waste Management 107 Lots 4 and 5 Section 13 DP 1905 Pacific Highway/Renwick Street Wyoming Service Centre 108 Pt 1 – Energy Smart Homes Land Subdivision 108 Pt 2 – Energy Smart Homes Single Residences 108 Pt 3 – Energy Smart Homes Alterations and Additions 108 Pt 4 – Energy Smart Homes Attached Dwellings 108 Pt 5 – Energy Smart Homes Residential Buildings 109 Toomeys Road Lisarow 110 Bed and Breakfast 111 Car Parking 112 Residential Subdivision 113 Industrial Development 115 Building in Flood Liable Areas 117 Child Care Centres 118 Brothels 119 Wharves and Jetties 122 Cut and Fill Restrictions 124 Parenting Facilities 125 Coastal Hazard/Beach Frontage 126 Dual Occupancy 127 Cluster Housing 128 Public Notification of Development Applications 130 Subdivision of Rural and Non Urban Land 131 Erina Business Centre Signage 132 Pacific Highway, Niagara Park 133 Woy Woy Town Centre 136 Lot 2 DP 605752 Siletta Road, Niagara Park – Amendment 1 137 Lot 3 DP 712505 Ghilkes Road Somersby 138 Lot 26 DP 3944 Manns Road – Bulky Goods Salesroom/Showroom 139 Lot 4 Trafalgar Ave, Lot 62 Section A DP 8872 Bullion Street and Lot 109 DP 730109 West Street Umina Retail Hardware Store & Associated Car Parking 141 Avoca Beach Alfresco Outdoor Theatre 142 Lot 13 DP 666756 Brisbane Water Dr Point Clare (Amendment 1) 143 Lots 1,2,3,4,10 & 11 DP 255797 Karalta Road Erina 144 Festival Development Site Mt Penang 145 St Huberts Island Mooring Facilities 146 Ettalong Bowling Club 148 Complying Development Conditions 149 Environmental Controls for Development in the Conservation and Scenic Protection 7(c3) – Tourist Accommodation Zone 151 Two Lot Rural Residential Subdivision Crystal Avenue, Pearl Beach 152 Manasseh Frost House Kincumber 153 Lot 58 DP 10086 Kallaroo Road Bensville – Residential Subdivision 155 Single Dwellings and Ancillary Structures 156 Sea Kayaking Operational Base – 25 Broken Bay Road Ettalong 157 Lot 61 DP 702598 Railway Crescent Niagara Park 158 Lot 2 DP 1009974 Avoca Drive Kincumber 159 Character 160 Laguna Avenue, Copacabana 161 Ena Street, Terrigal 162 Residential Development (Pearl Beach) 163 Geotechnical Requirements for Development Applications 165 Water Cycle Management 171 Non Residential Uses within the 7(c2) Zone 172 Holgate Lot 30 DP 1976 and Lot 11 DP 1000510 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 562 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • 25 June 2010 DCP 174 Kincumber Fire Station DCP 175 Gosford Horticultural Institute Gosford City Centre LEP 2007 Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance (As Amended) Interim Development Order No 122 (As Amended) LEP 22 Somersby Industrial Park (As Amended) VARIOUS OTHER PUBLICATIONS AND STUDIES AVAILABLE Studies are available to the public when adopted by Council. A set fee is determined for individual studies. When original copies are no longer available a photocopying fee applies. A copy of each adopted study is made available to the public at Council’s Administration Building and/or Gosford Library. The current fees charged are available on Council’s Internet Website: www.gosford.nsw.gov.au . Studies available to the public for inspection include the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Avoca Beach Storm Wave Inundation Study Avoca Drainage Strategy Avoca Lagoon Flood Study Avoca Lagoon Floodplain Management Study Avoca Lagoon Floodplain Management Plan Bangalow Creek and Cutrock Creek Flood Study Bangalow Creek and Cutrock Creek Flood Management Study & Plan Brady’s Gully - Blanche Street Area Drainage Investigation Brady’s Gully Creek Floodplain Management Plan Brisbane Water Foreshore Flood Study (2008) Brisbane Water Plan of Management Brisbane Water Estuary Processes Study 2008 Bush Fire Planning Review and Evacuation Management Plan Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Management Plan Central Coast Sportsground Management Strategy Coastal Lagoon Management Plan for Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone Lagoons Coastal Management Study and Plan for Gosford City Open Coastal Beaches Coastal Open Space System Action Strategy Cockrone Lagoon Flood Study Cockrone Lagoon Floodplain Management Study Cockrone Lagoon Floodplain Management Plan Copacabana Drainage Strategy Davistown Catchment Flood Study (2010) Drainage Investigation Kincumber Catchment Drainage Investigation Killcare Catchment Dubbo Gully Plan of Management East Gosford Catchment Study Empire Bay Catchment Flood Study (2010) Erina Creek Flood Study Erina Creek Floodplain Management Study & Plan Ettalong Beach Foreshore Management Study and Plan Ettalong Beach Reserve Dune Management Plan Flora and Fauna Study - Somersby Industrial Park (2003) Gosford CBD Drainage Strategy Gosford City Playground Strategy Gosford Citywide Open Space Recreation Strategy Gosford Rainfall Scoping Study (2004) Gosford Water Level (Recorder) Scoping Study (2007) Green Point Creek, Pearl Beach Floodplain Management Plan Kahibah, Iluka & Ettalong Creeks, Kahibah & Iluka Lagoons and Selected Reserves at Umina Beach Rehabilitation and Management Plan Kariong Area Drainage Investigation Lower Narara Creek Flood Study Middle Creek Flood Study Middle Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study (2008) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 563 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Middle Creek Floodplain Risk Management Plan (2008) Mudflat Creek / Fraser Road Flood Study Mudflat Creek / Fraser Road Floodplain Management Study (2008) Mudflat Creek / Fraser Road Floodplain Management Plan (2008) Narara Creek Flood Study - West of Hanlan Street Narara Creek Manns Road to Deane Street Rivercare Study Narara Creek Manns Road to Deane Street Rivercare Plan Natural Vegetation of the Gosford Local Government Area, Community Profiles Natural Vegetation of the Gosford Local Government Area, Technical Report North Copacabana Catchment Trunk Drainage Study Peninsula Urban Directions Strategy Point Clare Trunk Drainage Study, Management Study & Management Plan Pretty Beach Area Drainage Study Residential Strategy Review of the Lower Narara Creek Floodplain Management Study Rural Lands Study Stormwater Management Plan for Gosford City Sun Valley Trunk Drainage Strategy Terrigal Lagoon Deepening Study Feasibility Study Terrigal Lagoon Flood Study Terrigal Lagoon Floodplain Management Study Terrigal Lagoon Floodplain Management Plan Terrigal Strategic Plan Turo Creek Flood Study Turo Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2007) Upper Narara Creek Flood Study Upper Narara Creek Floodplain Management Plan Upper Narara Creek Floodplain Management Study Veron Road Area, South Woy Woy Drainage Strategy Wamberal Lagoon Flood Study Wamberal Lagoon Floodplain Management Study Wamberal Lagoon Floodplain Management Plan Water Plan 2050 Water Supply Review Reports - Joint Water Authority Wells Street, East Gosford Drainage Strategy Western COSS Assessment: Final Report December 2002 Wetland Management Study - Brisbane Water area Wetland Management Study in the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Wetland Mapping Survey of Coastal Wetlands Wingello Creek Floodplain Management Plan Woy Woy Catchments – D & E Drainage Investigation Woy Woy Peninsula Flood Study Wyoming Creek Floodplain Management Plan (1993) Wyoming Creek Floodplain Wingello Creek and Brady’s Gully Creek Floodplain Management Study (1993) • Wyoming Creek Floodplain Wingello Creek and Brady’s Gully Creek Flood Study (1991) • Wyoming Creek Management Plans • Yattalunga Drainage Study Draft reports may be viewed by the public but are not generally released as their content may substantially change in the final report. At times, where a particular issue evokes the public interest, Council may elect to release the draft report as part of its community participation initiatives. The following reports are included in this category: • • • • • • Draft Brisbane Water Estuary Management Study 2009 Residential Strategy (draft at 2008) Landuse Strategy 2031 (draft at 2008) Centres Strategy (draft at 2008) Draft Gosford Local Environmental Plan 2009 Draft Gosford Development Control Plan 2009 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 564 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, all Council owned land must be classified “Operational” or “Community”. Community land is managed by Plans of Management. The following Plans of Management under the Local Government Act 1993 and the Crown Lands Act, are available from the Administration Building, 49 Mann Street Gosford, subject to a photocopying fee on application, or may be downloaded free of charge from Council’s Internet Website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au : • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Blackwall Mountain Reserve Brisbane Water Broken Bay Beaches Coastal Management Plan Brooklyn Estuary Management Plan Caroline Bay Coastal Lagoons Community Parks Ettalong Beach Reserve Everglades Lagoon System Precinct Foreshore Parks Formal Parks Gosford Foreshore George Downs Cottage Grahame Park Kibble Park Kincumba Mountain Reserve Leagues Club Field Lisarow Wetlands Natural Areas - Bushland North Avoca Surf Club Open Coast Beaches Coastal Management Plan Patonga Caravan and Camping Area Saratoga Recreation Area and Wetland Sportsgrounds Terrigal Bowling Club Terrigal Haven Wilson Road Park Terrigal Worthing Creek Detention Basin and Parkland Yattalunga Foreshore Reserve SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993, Council has prepared a Statement of Affairs which includes Council’s structure and functions, policies of the Council, procedures for Freedom of Information matters and description of documents. The Statement of Affairs may be inspected free of charge at Council’s Administration Building, 49 Mann Street (PO Box 21), Gosford NSW 2250 between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted) and Public Libraries. SECTION 3 – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION APPLICATIONS Freedom of Information requests may be submitted in writing to: The General Manager Gosford City Council P O Box 21 GOSFORD NSW 2250 or the following Council officers may be contacted in respect to information relating to requests for Freedom of Information or the Freedom of Information legislation on telephone (02) 4325 8222: Community Services and Organisation Development Dianne Nelson Environment and Planning Vanessa Perry City Services Robina Tuxford Corporate Services Vanessa Perry Water & Sewerage Elizabeth Knight NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 565 The applicant should try to identify the document. However, if the applicant has insufficient information to accurately identify a document, staff will assist. A Freedom of Information Application form is available at the Ground Floor Customer Services Counter or via Council’s website at www.gosford.nsw.gov.au. A fee of $30 is applicable for each Freedom of Information Application. A processing charge of $30 per hour is also applicable for each non-personal Freedom of Information Application request. For information that is the personal affairs of the applicant the first 20 hours are free. A 50% reduction in fees and charges applies to persons receiving a Commonwealth pension. A fee of $40 is applicable for an Internal Review of a Freedom of Information determination with a 50% reduction for applicants with an originally reduced application fee. Gosford City Council PO Box 21 GOSFORD NSW 2250 www.gosford.nsw.gov.au Email: [email protected] PETER WILSON, General Manager NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 566 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GOULBURN MULWAREE COUNCIL (FOI Agency No. 2133) SECTION 1 – PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS In accordance with the Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993, anyone is entitled to inspect the current version of the following documents free of charge: Annual Report Annual Financial Report Auditors Report Building Application/Approval Records Building Certificates Business Papers Code of Meeting Practice Code of Conduct Contribution Plans • City Wide Infrastructure • Clyde Street • Common Street - Draft • Ducks Lane Infrastructure (2006) • Marys Mount Section 64 Development Service Plan • Draft Marulan Section 64 Infrastructure Plan Corporate Plan 2007-2012 Council’s Delegations and Authorities Register Council Management Plan Department of Local Government Reports Designated Persons Returns Development Application/Consent Records Disaster Plan Disclosures Register Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan Fees and Charges (See Management Plan) Financial Plan (See Management Plan) Goulburn General Cemetery Master Plan Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94 Contributions Plan 2009 (Amendment No. 1) Goulburn Mulwaree Section 94A Contributions Plan 2009 Goulburn and Mulwaree demographic profile and projections Goulburn Mulwaree Development Control Plan 2009 (Amendment No 1) Goulburn Mulwaree Heritage Strategy Goulburn Mulwaree LEP (Amendment No. 2) Graffiti Removal Register Heritage Strategy 2006-08 Kenmore Cemetery Master Plan Land and Property Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Minutes of open Committee Meetings Minutes of open Council Meetings Mulwaree Community Heritage Study 2002-04 Mulwaree Settlement Strategy November 2003 Plans of Management for Community Land and Compiled Plans of Management for: • Belmore Park (Draft) • Bushland Reserves • Drainage Reserves • Foreshore Reserves • Goulburn Aquatic Centre • Goulburn Historic Waterworks and Marsden Weir Parkland • Goulburn Recreation Area • Governor’s Hill Bushland (Draft) • Natural Areas • Parks and Playgrounds • Sportsgrounds • Street Trees • Victoria Park Masterplan Policy Register Privacy Management Plan Register of Investments Register of Public Land South Goulburn Endangered/Threatened Species Management Plan (Now – 2011) State of the Environment Report Statement of Affairs - FOI Summary of Affairs - FOI Policy Documents • Acquisition of Easements for Development • Additional Domestic Waste Services • Asset Management • Christmas & January Staffing • Clearance requirements for structures adjacent to sewer mains • Community Grants and Donations • Complaints & Compliments • Construction of Structures on Public Land • Consultation • Council Buildings & Facilities Display Areas • Council Investment • Council Owned Land Sales • Council Volunteer • Councillor Training & Education • Corporate Uniform • Cost Recovery for Kerb & Gutter & Paved Footpath • Credit Card Usage • Cross-Connection & Backflow Prevention • Customer Service • Debt Recovery • Development Assessment and Decision Making • Disposal of Surplus Goods • Email & Internet Use • Enforcement • Financial Policies For Financial Sustainability • Gallery Exhibitions, Acquisitions, Education and Public Programs • Gift and Benefits • Goulburn Mulwaree Sporting Colours • Hospitality • Internal Reporting NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 567 568 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Lease of Council Property Leasing of Council Roads Local Government Association Annual Conference Management and Maintenance of Lawn Cemeteries Management Plan for the Enforcement of Class 4 Noxious Weeds Managing Waste From Outside the Council Area Media Motor Vehicle & Private Use Naming of Parks & Reserves Naming of Roads and Public Places Noxious Weed Management Program Guidelines Occupational Health & Safety On-Site Storm Water Detention Painting House Numbers on Kerbs Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor and Councillors Pensioner Rebate Plant Replacement Private Lanes Private Pumping of Sewage Purchasing Rainwater Tank For New Development Rating Rating Hardship Rating Mixed Development Ray Harvey Sports Foundation Receipt of Payment By Credit Card Reduction or Waiver of Council Fees & Charges Requirements For Serving Development – Water and Wastewater Service Recognition Signposting to facilities, services and tourist attractions Smoke Free Environment Sponsorship Staff Sun Safe Staff Training & Education Standards for Rural Roads Serving up to two Properties/Dwellings Subsidy for Sealing Rural Roads Sun Safe Community Supplementary Rates Support for Festivals and Events Tourism Events Funding Trade Waste Urban Rights of Way Use of Council Logo By Outside Organisations & Individuals Water Allowance – Medical Reason Water Leakage Water Restrictions Workplace Bullying & Harassment Prevention SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Council’s current Statement of Affairs, in accordance with Section 14 (1)(a) and (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989, was produced as part of Council’s Annual Report for 2008/09. Council’s Annual Report is available for inspection free of charge. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements to obtain access to or copies of Council documents in accordance with Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 can be made by contacting Council’s Public Officer. Requests under the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 for access to other documents held by Goulburn Mulwaree Council must be made in writing to the Public Officer and should be accompanied by a fee of $30.00. Copies of the documents can be made available at a fee of 25c per page. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 569 Goulburn Mulwaree Council’s Public Officer is contactable during office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Civic Centre, Bourke Street, Goulburn. Other methods of contact with the Public Officer are as follows: Public Officer, Goulburn Mulwaree Council Locked Bag 22 GOULBURN NSW 2580 Telephone: 02 4823 4467 Fax: 02 48234456 Email: [email protected] CHRIS BERRY, General Manager NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 570 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GRIFFITH CITY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Griffith City Council has a number of policies covering key areas outlined below: Animal Control Approvals - Advertising - Vending Machines - Development - Fencing - Noise Pollution Buildings Civic Matters Committees Community Matters Council Matters Dalton Park Developments Donations Driveway Environment Facilities Finance Fire Breaks Footpaths Industrial Assistance Insurance Kerb and Guttering Land Legal Noxious Weeds Parks and Gardens Plant and Equipment Pools Rates Roads Road Reserves Saleyards Sewerage Staff Subdivisions Utility Services Vandalism Waste Water NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 571 SECTION 2 – SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS Council’s last published Summary was as at 31 December 2009. Further details are available from the contact below. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Access to these documents may be arranged by contacting: Mr Duncan McWhirter Group Manager Governance, Administration & Compliance/Public Officer Griffith City Council PO Box 485 GRIFFITH NSW 2680 Telephone:(02) 6962 8100 Facsimile: (02) 6962 7161 E-mail: [email protected] Inspections may be made during normal Council’s office hours (from 8.15 am to 4.00 pm. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 572 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GUNNEDAH SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Building Line Standard Bushfire Management Plan for Gunnedah and Narrabri Code of Accounting Practice Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Committee Guidelines Code of Meeting Practice Community Services Strategy Delegations of Authority Plan Development Applications/Consent Records Development Control Plans Disaster Plan Dual Occupancy Code Emergency Management Plan (see Disaster Plan) Emergency Services Plan (see Disaster Plan) Environmental Planning Instruments Fees and Charges Policy and Schedule (see Management Plan) Financial Management Plan Food Premises Code Hoardings Policy Industrial Code Interim Development Orders (see Local Environmental Planning Instruments) Library Services Policy Local Environmental Planning Instruments Northwest Regional Community Care – Procedures Manual Notification of Adjoining Owners Policy Plans of Management for Community Land Plant Replacement Program Privacy Management Plan – Model Pricing Policy (see Management Plan) Revenue Policy (see Management Plan) Rolling Works Program Section 94 Contribution Plans Staff Recruitment and Procedures State of the Environment Report Subdivision Code Training Plan Administration – Corporate Support – Code of Meeting Practice Administration – Corporate Support – Housing Loans – Default on Payments Administration – Corporate Support – Internal Reporting Administration – Corporate Support – Internet Access – Public Use NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 573 • Administration – Corporate Support – Leasing of Council Land and Property • Administration – Corporate Support – Media Releases and Procedures • Administration – Corporate Support – Meeting Notices • Administration – Corporate Support – Naming of Public Infrastructure • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Accident Incident Reporting • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Armed Holdup Policy Procedures • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Entry into Private Property • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Hearing Protection • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Injury Management Policy • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Manual Handling • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Occupational Health and Safety • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Risk Management System • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Safety Footwear • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Work Aggression •Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Workplace Injury Management and Early Intervention Safety Strategy • Administration – Corporate Support – OHS – Workshop Entry and Safety Procedure • Administration – Corporate Support – Organisational Structure • Administration – Corporate Support – Policy Template • Administration – Corporate Support – Provision of Information • Administration – Corporate Support – Rates – Aggregation of Parcels of Land • Administration – Corporate Support – Rates – Categorisation of Land • Administration – Corporate Support – Rates – Pensioner Rate Rebate Applications • Administration – Corporate Support – Rates – Relief due to Hardship • Administration – Corporate Support – Rates – Water Allowance for Medical Conditions • Administration – Corporate Support – Stationery – Use of Recycled Paper • Administration – Corporate Support – Tenders and Procurement • Administration – Corporate Support – Trustee – Dorothea Mackellar Memorial Society • Administration – Corporate Support – Internal Reporting • Administration – Employees – Accrual of Rostered Days Off • Administration – Employees – Acting Appointments • Administration – Employees – Annual Leave • Administration – Employees – Claim for Court Expenses • Administration – Employees – Consultative Committee • Administration – Employees – Corporate Clothing • Administration – Employees – Employee Assistance • Administration – Employees – Employee Newsletter • Administration – Employees – Induction Manual • Administration – Employees – Interview and Removal Expenses • Administration – Employees – Jury Duty • Administration – Employees – Leave – Defence Force Reserve • Administration – Employees – Leave Approval • Administration – Employees – Loss of personal Property • Administration – Employees – Maternity Leave • Administration – Employees – OHS – Needlestick Injuries • Administration – Employees – OHS – Consultation and Committees • Administration – Employees – Other Support Services • Administration – Employees – Overtime • Administration – Employees – Picnic Day • Administration – Employees – Pre-Employment Medical Report NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 574 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Administration – Employees – Presentation on Resignation • Administration – Employees – Purchase of Surplus Vehicles, Plant and Materials • Administration – Employees – Smoking in the Workplace • Administration – Employees – Staff Manual • Administration – Employees – Staffing Arrangements on Public Holidays • Administration – Employees – Sun Protection • Administration – Employees – Telephones, Provision of • Administration – Employees – Time Off in Lieu • Administration – Employees – Traffic Fines, Payment of • Administration – Employees – Training and Development • Administration – Employees – Union Conferences • Administration – Employees – Vehicle Replacement • Administration – Engineering and Works – Dividing Fences • Administration – Governance – Corrupt Conduct • Administration – Governance – Disclosures of Interest • Administration – Governance – EEO Constitution • Administration – Governance – EEO Dispute Resolution Guidelines • Administration – Governance – EEO Management Plan •Administration – Governance – Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities – Community Representatives • Administration – Governance – Privacy Management Plan • Administration – Information Technology System Usage Policy • Administration – Vehicle Fleet • Corporate Services – Community Services – Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund • Corporate Services – Competitive Neutrality Complaints • Corporate Services – Consultations – Selection and Utilisation •Corporate Services – Finance – Allocation of Community Support Expenses to Community Sponsored Services • Corporate Services – Finance – Loans by Council to External Bodies •Corporate Services – Financial Reporting – Allocation of Community Support Expenses to Council Activities and Functions • Corporate Services – Financial Reporting – Electronic Funds Transfer • Corporate Services – Governance – Members – Communication • Corporate Services – Governance – Confidentiality • Corporate Services – Public Liability Insurance – Accident Incident Report Investigation Process • Corporate Services – Public Liability Insurance – Contractors • Economic Affairs – Business Undertakings – Private Works • Economic Affairs – Caravan Parks – Occupation of Caravans on Private Property • General Purpose Revenue – Debt Recovery – Rates and Charges and Other Debtors • General Purpose Revenue – Interest and Investments • Governance – Anti-Corruption – Gift Register • Governance – Business Partner Program Constitution • Governance – Community Scholarship Constitution • Governance – Corporate – Organisational Principles • Governance – Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Constitution • Governance – Finance Committee Constitution • Governance – Gunnedah Shire Floodplain Management Committee Constitution • Governance – Northwest Regional Community Care Constitution • Governance – Councillors Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities • Governance – Planning Environment and Development Committee Constitution NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 575 • Governance – section 356 Small Grants – Application Form and Constitution • Governance – Works and Services Committee Constitution • Health – Noxious Plants – Pesticide Use Notification Plan • Health Administration – Parking Policy •Housing and Community Amenities – Domestic Waste Management – Waste Management Collections Service Delivery and Operations • Housing and Community Amenities – Housing – Trees on Public Property • Housing and Community Amenities – Public Cemeteries – Monumental Works • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Advertising Public • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Advertising Signage on Public Infrastructure • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Banners • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Contributions and Development Services Plan • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Development Application Fee Refund • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Flooding and Commercial Premises • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Floodprone Property – House Raising and Purchase • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Floodprone Property – House Raising Operations • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Garage Sales • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Gunnedah Peoples Market Guidelines • Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Headworks Charges •Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Street Trading – Footpath Dining and Display of Merchandise •Housing and Community Amenities – Town Planning – Subdivision – Capital Works Contribution Agreements • Human Resources – Grievance Resolution • Human Resources – Secondary Employment • Information Services – Records Management – Complaints Requests • Information Services – Records Management – Gathering Information • Infrastructure Services – Footpaths – Bonds – Non-Standard Footpaths • Internal – Administration – Report Format and Content • Internal – Administration – Responsibility – Managing Tasks, Event and Projects • Mining Manufacturing and Constructions – Building Control – Building Certificates • Mining Manufacturing and Constructions – Building Control – Building Over Sewers • Mining Manufacturing and Constructions – Coal Mining Development • Public Facilities – Reward to Discourage Vandalism • Public Order and Safety – Alcohol Possession and Consumption – Wolseley Park • Public Order and Safety – Animal Control – Grazing of Stock on Public Reserves • Public Order and Safety – Animal Control – Keeping Animals and Birds • Public Order and Safety – Business Premises Flood Protection – Financial Assistance Program • Public Order and Safety – Fire Protection – Rural Fire Service – Personal Protective Equipment • Public Order and Safety – Fire Protection – Rural Fire Service – Trailers, Tanks and Pumps • Public Order and Safety – Health Administration and Inspection – Alcohol Free Zone • Recreation and Culture – Public Halls – Hire – Buildings in Cultural Precinct and Other Civic Buildings • Recreation and Culture – Public Halls – Hire – Town Hall and Other Civic Buildings • Recreation and Culture – Swimming Pools – Public Pool • Sewerage Services – Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste to Sewerage System • Town Planning – Resource Development • Transport and Communication – Footpaths Kerb and Gutter – Bond • Transport and Communication – Progress Associations – Village Projects • Transport and Communication – Road Maintenance – Risk Management Policy • Transport and Communication – Roads – Temporary closure NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 576 • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Transport and Communication – Unsealed Rural Roads – Firebreaks Thereon Transport and Communication – Unsealed Rural Roads – Road Races Transport and Communication – Unsealed Rural Roads – Sealing of Isolated Patches Transport and Communication – Urban Roads – Lanes – Widening of Water Supplies – Gunnedah – Water Restrictions Water Supplies – Water Reticulation Networks Water Supplies – Water Supply License Entitlements For further information regarding the Policy Manual please contact the Administration Officer on (02) 6740 2107. SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Gunnedah Shire Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs (June 2009) is available to the public free of charge from the Public Officer. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Access to policy documents can be arranged by contacting: Public Officer Gunnedah Shire Council 63 Elgin Street Gunnedah NSW 2380 Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Telephone: (02) 6740 2100 Facsimile: (02) 6740 2119 Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the GUYRA SHIRE COUNCIL section 1 – Policy Documents The Guyra Shire Council has developed policy documents in relation to: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Delegations of Authority Register Provision of Information & Interaction between Councillors and Staff Supply of Council Business Paper Complaints Handling Policy Statement of Business Ethics Fraud Control Policy Payment of Expenses and provision of Facilities to Councillors Protected disclosure Access to Information Signs on Advertiser’s Property Advertising Signs Unauthorised Signs on the New England Highway: Use or Occupation of Buildings: Approvals for the Erection of Dwellings or Flat Units: New Residential Flat Buildings: Industrial Development in Guyra Shire Buildings Unsuitable for Occupation Fixing of External Walls and Roof Cladding Timber Stumps in Dwellings Erection of Buildings Using Galvanised Iron Class 10a (Outbuildings) Buildings Use of Green Round Bush Timber or Similar Timber Building Lines Residential Zones Area Required Access for Dwellings Approval for Temporary Dwellings Building Information and Procedures Untidy Allotments in Guyra and Villages Fees - Monuments for Graves of Eligible Ex-Servicemen Private Cemeteries Expenditure Restrictions Monumental Work Maintenance Operations Model Code of Conduct Delegations of the Mayor Mayors’ Honour Board Councillor Travel Allowance Councillor’s Training & Development Policy Donations under S356 of the local government act Policy Request for Donation by Waiving of Fees or Repayment of Rate Levy Loans Current Ratio Internally Restricted Assets Fixed Assets Permissible Rate Increases Investments NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 577 578 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Allocation of Overheads to Other Functions Annual Financial Statements Authorisation Authorisation of Purchase Orders Adoption of Council’s Significant Accounting Policies National Competition Policy Use of Corporate Credit Card Purchasing & Procurement Policy Financial Assistance Grant Grazing Stock on Council Streets in Town Area Advertising of Impounding Notices Safety Management System Library Use Role of Librarians Council Controlled Land Notification of an Intention to Give an Order Hearing and Consideration of Representations Giving Orders to Public Authorities Orders Exempted from Notification Procedures Disposal of Surplus Assets Hire of Equipment in Guyra Community Hall Complaints in Respect of Condition of Hall Use of Council Property for Retail Purposes Theft of Council Property Tenants of Council Owned Dwellings: Open Space and Recreational Purpose Land Specification for New or Replacement Ramps Specification for Public Gates Existing Gates and Ramps Local Businesses General Rates Debt Collection Policy 601 Hardship Resulting from Certain Valuation Changes Section 567 Writing Off Accrued Interest Manse/Pearson Street Subdivision Refund Offered to Purchases of Council Owned Subdivision Covenants Applying to Sole Street Subdivision Covenants Applying to Sole Street Subdivision Definition of Local Rural Road Network Six Level Local Road Hierarchy Contractor Requirements for Works on Council Roads Policy for the Construction of a Special Crossing of Footway Policy for the Upgrading of Unformed Roads Crown Roads Water and Sewer Main Extensions Trade Waste Discharge Policy Schedule A: Guidelines Limits For Acceptance Of Trade Wastes Into Sewers Northern Inland Academy of Sport Rentals for Future Staff members Local government experience is essential. Rentals to Minimise Council’s FBT Liability Staff Rentals Increase by Consumer Price Index General Manager’s and Directors Vehicles Special Paid Leave Shortfall in Employees Weekly Workers Compensation Payments Industrial Relations Act, 1988 Insurance Agents Provisions of Various Awards Staff Residents Within Council Boundaries Certificates of Service Corporate Wardrobe Working Relationships NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 579 Interviewee Expenses Council’s Expectation of Senior Staff Child Protection Policy Gift Policy EEO Policy EEO Management Plan New Subdivisions Street Lighting Cost-effectiveness Permission of Street Stalls Allocation of Tingha Street Stalls Street Trading Kerb, Gutter, or Footway Work including Stormwater Connections Policy Applying to Debtor Works Undertaken by Council Life Passes to Swimming Pool Refund of Development Application Fees Cost of Extension of Water & Sewerage Services for Subdividers Private Water Connections Crown Land Subdivision Applications Development Applications for Erection of Rural Workers Dwellings Erection of Additional Dwelling House in Rural Zones Residents Affected by Proposed Tree Plantings Council’s Tips and Waste Facilities Home Dialysis Machines Tingha Water Supply Billing Cycle Guyra Water Supply Billing Cycle Application and Testing of Water Meters: Water Supply Policies Guyra HACC Policies Council’s Community Engagement Policy Taping of Council meetings The following records or documents are available to the public: • Annual Reports • Auditors’ Reports • Business Papers SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Guyra Shire Council’s Statement of Affairs may be inspected at the Council Chambers during normal business hours. SECTION 3 – ACCESS TO COUNCIL DOCUMENTS Requests for access to and/or for the purchase of documents held by Council should be directed to: The Public Officer Guyra Shire Council Council Chambers 158 Bradley Street or PO Box 207 GUYRA NSW 2365 Telephone: Fax: Email: Office Hours: 02 6770 7100 02 6779 1221 [email protected] 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Thursday) 9:00am – 4:30pm (Friday) Certain Council documents may only be inspected under the supervision of Council Staff. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 580 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the Hornsby Shire Council as at June 2010 Section 1 – policy documents Document Category Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code Code DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP Document Title CASD = Council Approved Statutory Document DCP = Development Control Plan POM = Plan of Management Animals - Keeping Brooklyn and Dangar Island Sewerage Scheme Connection Bushcode Compliance - Environment Division Development Disputes - Facilitation and Mediation Green Offsets Greywater Reuse Hornsby Mall Hornsby Mall - Outdoor Seating Landscape - Development and Building Approval Lease/Licence of Council Land and Buildings to Community Groups Library and Information Services Library and Information Services - Collection Development Managing Contaminated Land Mount Kuring-gai Sewerage Scheme Connection Outdoor Dining Statutory - Code of Conduct Statutory - Code of Conduct - Conflict of Duties Statutory - Code of Meeting Practice Statutory - Privacy Management Plan Stormwater Management Sustainable Energy for New Council Assets Triple Bottom Line Access and Mobility DCP (CASD) Berowra Cowan DCP (CASD) Brooklyn DCP (CASD) Business Lands DCP (CASD) Byles Creek DCP (CASD) Car Parking DCP (CASD) Cherrybrook Precinct DCP (CASD) Community Uses DCP (CASD) Dangar Island DCP (CASD) Duffy Avenue Precinct, Westleigh DCP (CASD) Dural Service Centre DCP (CASD) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 Document Category DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP LEP Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Plan Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Document Title Dural Village Centre DCP (CASD) Dwelling House DCP (CASD) Exempt and Complying Development DCP (CASD) Extractive Industries - Maroota DCP (CASD) Heritage DCP (CASD) High Density Multi-Unit Housing DCP (CASD) Hornsby Town Centre DCP (CASD) Industrial Lands DCP (CASD) Low Density Multi-Unit Housing DCP (CASD) Medical Support DCP (CASD) Medium Density Multi-Unit Housing DCP (CASD) Medium-High Density Multi-Unit Housing DCP (CASD) Notification and Exhibition DCP (CASD) Outdoor Advertising DCP (CASD) Pennant Hills Commercial Centre DCP (CASD) Residential Subdivision DCP (CASD) River Settlements DCP (CASD) Rural Lands DCP (CASD) Sustainable Water DCP (CASD) Waste Minimisation and Management DCP (CASD) Hornsby Shire Local Environmental Plan 1994 Catchments Remediation Rate Plan of Capital Works Climate Change Adaptation Strategic Plan Developers’ Contributions Plan (CASD) International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives Water Action Plan Leisure Strategic Plan Management Plan NSROC Regional Sustainability Plan Tree Management Plan Aboriginal Reconciliation Statement of Commitment Access and Inclusion Asset Management Audio Recording of Council Meetings Carriageway Widths Circuses - Use of Animals Civil Infrastructure - Heritage Conservation and Selected Areas Civil Infrastructure - Maintenance Civil Infrastructure - Provision Cleaning - Council Buildings Cleanliness - Public Places Community Representation Competitive Provision of Services and Security of Employment Complaints Handling Consultants - Engagement and Selection Consultants Engaged by Council - Pecuniary Interest Corporate Attire - Indoor Staff Corporate Attire - Outdoor Staff NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 581 582 Document Category Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Document Title Corporate Colours Council Buildings - Use by Kindergartens Council Resolutions Councillors and Staff - Legal Assistance Councillors and Staff - Memo of Understanding Councillors and Staff - Provision of Information and Interaction Councillors’ Questions and Requests Council’s Spokespersons for Media Enquiries Customer Service Delegation of Authority - Grant Lease/Licence Agreements Disposal of Land Document Access Donations and Grants - Council Cash and Non-Cash Elections – Caretaker Period Equal Employment Opportunity Feral Cats Footpath and Footway Widths Footpath Levels - Alterations Freedom of Speech Grants Industrial Agreement Severance Payments Information Systems Technology Insurance Protection for Councillors, Staff and Volunteers Integrated Management System Investment of Surplus Funds Kerbing Guttering and Footpaths - Contributions for Construction Land - Lease/Licence by Council Land Property Sales - Use of Funds Lease Financing Leave - Concessional Library and Information Services - Provision of Branches Litter Bins - Design and Location in Public Places Loan Borrowings Mayoral Interviews Organisation Development Organisational Performance Review Parking Restrictions - Council Car Parks Policies and Codes Review, Adoption, Alteration Proposed Council Developments Public and Community Input Public Forum Public Meetings - Staff Attendance Publications by Council - Visual Presentation Rates Relief - Hardship Recycling - Logo Recycling - Waste Matter Reporting of Corruption, Maladministration and Substantial Waste NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 Document Category Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy Policy POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM POM Register Report Report FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 583 Document Title Restricted Asset Account - Capital Projects - Debt Retirement Restricted Asset Account - Land Acquisition Restricted Asset Account - Parks Development Restricted Asset Accounts - Internal Road Boundary Levels Road Closures and Special Event Traffic Management Road Improvement Projects - Funding Allocation Roads - Light Traffic Roads and Footpaths - Opening Services - Child Care Centre Operations Services - Over 55 Smoke Free Environment Sponsorship - Council’s Involvement Statutory - Councillors - Expenses and Facilities Stormwater - On-site Detention Street Lighting Street Signs Sullage Collection Sullage Depot Sustainable Procurement Tenders Travel - Interstate and Overseas Vehicular Crossings Waste Containers Waste Service - Provision of Waste Storage - Proposed Developments Water Conservation Youth Services Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Plan Department of Energy and Utilities Water Management Plan Generic Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves – District 1 (CASD) Generic Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves – District 2 (CASD) Generic Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves – District 3 & 9 (CASD) Generic Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves – District 8 (CASD) Generic Plan of Management for District 4 (CASD) Generic Plan of Management for District 6 (CASD) Management Plan (CASD) Management Plan Quarterly Reviews (CASD) Plan of Management – Bar Island (and appendices) (CASD) Plan of Management – Brickpit Park, Thornleigh (CASD) Plan of Management - Fagan Park (CASD) Plan of Management - Greenway Park (CASD) Plan of Management – Significant Areas Bushland (CASD) Delegations Register (CASD) Annual Report (and Report to the Community) (CASD) State of the Environment Report (CASD) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 584 Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy Strategy CASD CASD CASD FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Biodiversity Conservation Strategy Divisional Education Strategy Economic Development Strategy Environmental Health & Protection Education Strategy Interface Fuel Break Strategy Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy Sports Facility Strategy Sustainable Total Water Cycle Management Strategy Unstructured Recreation Strategy Waste Strategy Tree Preservation Order Statement of Affairs Summary Of Affairs SECTION 3 – Statement of Affairs The Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs was published under the Act. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Written requests for inspection and/or purchase of Council’s policy documents or supply of Council’s Statement of Affairs should be directed to: The Public Officer Hornsby Shire Council PO Box 37 Hornsby NSW 1630 Inspection of these documents may be undertaken at Council’s Administration Centre, 296 Pacific Highway, Hornsby, 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Many of the documents are also available on Council’s website: www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Public Officer on 9847 6608, 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. R J BALL, General Manager Council Chambers Hornsby Shire Council PO Box 37 Hornsby NSW 1630 www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the HUNTER’S HILL COUNCIL Section 1 – Policy Documents 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 1.39 1.40 Amusement Machines Keeping of Animals Code of Meeting Practice Council Organisation Chart Councillors and Staff – Code of Conduct Committees – Terms of Reference Delegation of Powers to Mayor Delegation of Powers to Deputy Mayor Signing of Bank Documents and Cheques Policy/Procedure on Investments Noise Control Act – Guidelines Film and Television Locations Parks and Reserves – Boronia Park – Regulations Parks and Reserves – Regulations Use of Parks and Reserves Use of Council Vehicles Staff Gratuities Wages Staff – 9-Day Fortnight – Rules and Conditions Salaried Staff – Working Conditions Ranger/Ordinance Inspector Construction and Use of Tennis Courts Tree Preservation Order Trees Noxious Plants – Notice of Proclamation Sandstone Kerbs and Gutters Traffic and Parking Offences Clothing Policy – Issue of Hats Drug and Alcohol Use Interstate and Overseas Travel Complaints Handling Purchase of Goods, Services and Materials Access to and Use of Email Bushcare Volunteer Management Bushland Management Child Protection Communication Human Resource Policy Manual Filming Protocol and Manual Moocoobola Festival Outdoor Eating NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 585 586 1.41 1.42 1.43 1.44 1.45 1.46 1.47 1.48 1.49 1.50 1.51 1.52 1.53 1.54 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.58 1.59 1.60 1.61 1.62 1.63 1.64 1.65 1.66 1.67 1.68 1.69 1.70 1.71 1.72 1.73 1.74 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Payment of Fees and Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Playing Field Bookings (Seasonal)-Hirings Privacy Code of Practice Total Asset Management Variable Working Hours-Salaried and Contract Staff Occupational Health and Safety Sponsorship Guidelines Internal Reporting Street and Reserves Tree Planting Protection of Fauna During Tree and Vegetation Removal Access to Information All Works and Change of Use on Council Properties Conflict of Interests Councillor Access to Information and Interaction with Staff Policy Councillor Oath and Affirmation Policy Donation of Attendance Fees by Councillors Equal Employment Opportunity Financial Strategies Garages and Carports Gifts and Benefits Guidelines for Stonewalls House Numbering Policy Leaseback Agreement Media Policy Salary Sacrifice Staff Education Street Stalls Subdivision of Land Use of Roads and Footpaths for Construction Zones Workplace Bullying Council Values Council Charter Statement of Business Ethics Code of Administrative Good Conduct 2. Local Environmental and Development Control Plans 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 Hunters Hill LEP No. 1 Hunters Hill LEP No. 2 Rezoning Hunters Hill LEP No. 3 Rezoning – Open Space Hunters Hill LEP No. 4 Rezoning – Business Hunters Hill LEP No. 5 Rezoning – Residential 2(b) Hunters Hill LEP No. 6 1 and 1a Junction Street Hunters Hill LEP No. 7 Pulpit Point Hunters Hill LEP No. 8 109-111 Pittwater Road Hunters Hill LEP No. 9 Open Space Hunters Hill LEP No. 10 35 Gladesville Road Hunters Hill LEP No. 11 Pulpit Point Hunters Hill LEP No. 12 Lane Cove River County Road Hunters Hill LEP No. 13 Pulpit Point NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 587 2.14 Hunters Hill LEP No. 14 Heritage Matters 2.15 Hunters Hill LEP No. 15 1 and 3 D’Aram Street 2.16 Hunters Hill LEP No. 16 16 Junction Street 2.17 Hunters Hill LEP No. 17 Clarkes Point 2.18 Hunters Hill LEP No. 18 Riverglade 2.19 Hunters Hill LEP No. 19 Hunters Hill Hotel 2.20 Hunters Hill LEP No. 20 Massey Street 2.21 Hunters Hill LEP No. 21 163-165 Victoria Road, Gladesville 2.22 Hunters Hill LEP No. 22 Development of Integrated Housing 2.23 Hunters Hill LEP No. 23 Amendment 1 LEP No.1 2.24 Hunters Hill LEP No. 24 32 Alexandra Street – Post Office 2.25 Hunters Hill LEP No. 25 161 Victoria Road – Police Station 2.26 Hunters Hill LEP No. 26 School Sites 2.27 Hunters Hill LEP No. 27 Rezoning – 14 Madeline Street 2.28 Hunters Hill LEP No. 28 32 Alexandra Street – Rewording of Uses 2.29 Hunters Hill LEP No. 29 Increased uses in Open Space Zones 2.30 Hunters Hill LEP No. 31 Amendments in response to SEPP 53 Garden Area Definition 2.31 Hunters Hill LEP No. 33 Municipality – Additional Heritage Items 2.32 Hunters Hill LEP No. 34 167-171 Victoria Road -Allow Residential Use 2.33 Hunters Hill LEP No. 35 Municipality – Clause 15 Height Controls 2.34Hunters Hill LEP No. 36 Municipality – Exempt and Complying Development and Clause 22 Amendment definition 2.35 Hunters Hill LEP No. 37 10 Cowell Street-Rezoning 2.36 Hunters Hill LEP No. 38 10 Ryde Road Rezoning 2.37 Hunters Hill LEP No.39 50 Gladesville Road Rezoning 2.38Hunters Hill LEP No. 40 Municipality-Permitting refreshment rooms in 3 (b) and 3 (c) zoned and shops in 3(b) 2.39 Hunter Hill LEP No. 50 32 Alexandra Street 2.40 Hunters Hill LEP No. 51 1-5 North Parade 2.41 Hunters Hill LEP No. 52 55 Woolwich Road 2.42 Hunters Hill LEP (Hunters Hill Village) 2009 2.43 Hunters Hill DCP No. 1 39-41 Augustine Street 2.44 Hunters Hill DCP No. 2 40-42 Mary Street 2.45 Hunters Hill DCP No. 5 1 Sea Street 2.46 Hunters Hill DCP No. 9 1-3 D’Aram Street 2.47 Hunters Hill DCP No. 10 Riverglade Development 2.48 Hunters Hill DCP No. 11 Riverglade Development 2.49 Hunters Hill DCP No. 13 15 Collingwood Street 2.50 Hunters Hill DCP No. 14 Advertising signs 2.51 Hunters Hill DCP No. 15 (Amendment 1) Residential Development 2.52 Hunters Hill DCP No. 16 Barons Crescent 2.53 Hunters Hill DCP No. 17 Residential Subdivision 2.54 Hunters Hill DCP No. 20 Notification Policy 2.55 Hunters Hill DCP No. 21 Commercial Development 2.56 Hunters Hill DCP No. 22 Cowell Street 2.57 Hunters Hill DCP No. 23 Access and Mobility 2.58 Hunters Hill DCP No. 25 Sustainable Water 2.59 Hunters Hill DCP No. 26 Child Care Centres 2.60 Hunters Hill DCP No. 27 Hunter’s Hill Village NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 588 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Section 2 – Statement of Affairs Council’s latest Statement of Affairs was published on the 1 July 2010, and will be updated and published again on the 1 July 2011. Copies will be available for inspection, free-of-charge or $5.00 to purchase by contacting Council’s Freedom-of-Information Officer. Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Council’s documents may be accessed by contracting the Customer Service/Freedom of Information Officer Mondays to Fridays either: • In Person Telephone: (02) 9879 9420 direct Telephone: (02) 9879 9400 switch between the hours of 800am and 5.00pm • In Writing Hunter’s Hill Council PO Box 21 Hunter’s Hill NSW 2110 or, Hunter’s Hill Council SNDX 99626 Hunter’s Hill • By Facsimile Fax No. (02) 9809 7338 • By Email [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 589 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL (F.O.I. Agency No. 2156) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Kempsey Shire Council’s Policy Documents are as follows: Policy Register Abandoned shopping trolleys Access to rural subdivisions Accounts - debts recovery Accounts - fees and charges - sewerage charges Accounts - plant hire and private works Accounts - signing of cheques Aged and invalid persons units - application for tenancy of rental units Aggregation of certain land for rating purposes Assistance to organisations - grant applications and project management Awards - cultural/literary Awards – sporting achievements Beaches - beach bathing - beach inspectors Beaches - motor vehicles on beaches Beaches - use of surfcraft in horseshoe bay Bridge naming Building alignments Building disposal of roofwater Building temporary occupation of caravans or garages Buildings demolition Business incentive Busking Caravan parks/camping grounds - caretakers authorities Carnivals and concerts, circuses etc on council property Cattle feed lots establishment of Cemeteries and memorial garden policy Chemical sensitivity Child Protection Civic centre use - hire of council chambers Clyde street mall Code for food - commercial home catering Code for food - commercial premises Code for food - markets, bazaars, stalls and the like Code for practice for the protection of buildings from subterranean termites Code of conduct Code of meeting practice Committee meeting arrangements NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 No MPOL-46 MPOL-53 MPOL-1 CPOL-1 CPOL-2 MPOL-2 MPOL-39 CPOL-25 MPOL-3 CPOL-4 CPOL-3 MPOL-21 CPOL-52 MPOL-22 MPOL-33 CPOL-39 MPOL-48 CPOL-50 MPOL-47 MPOL-55 MPOL-40 MPOL-14 MPOL-4 CPOL-40 MPOL-28 CPOL-26 MPOL-13 MPOL-5 MPOL-44 CPOL-53 CPOL-54 CPOL-55 CPOL-41 CPOL-67 CPOL-76 CPOL-70 590 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Community consultation Community Grants Program Complaints and compliments - council activities Compliance and Enforcement policy Consumption of alcohol on public reserves Contributions to works for kerbing and guttering Control of noxious weeds Council meeting arrangements Council publications - subscriptions Council quarry operations drilling and or blasting rock Councillor communications policy Damage to water meters and services Definition of categories used for sewerage access and usage charges Development and other applications - refund of fees Disability access Disclosures of interest – councillors and designated persons Disconnection of water supply for non-payment Disposal of assets Dogs - control and registration Dogs - keeping of and kennels Ecologically sustainable development Events management Extension of water mains Farm land rating Flood risk management strategy Food surveillance programme Footpath/Cycleway risk management Fraud and Corruption prevention Freedom of information General manager - delegation of authority Guide for certification of Civil Engineering Design Work Hardship - relief to ratepayers Height of buildings Helicopter landing sites in the shire other than on council owned and controlled property Helicopter landings on council owned and controlled property Holidays - local public Implementation of water restrictions Incentive policy - sports facility develop and maint. Strategy Industrial land - council owned Information technology co-ordination policy Initial sealing of roads Insurances Internal reporting of corruption and maladministration Investment of funds Jet ski hire Land - lease of council property and roads - agistment rights Leasing of public areas for restaurants or cafes Legal proceedings litigation Legislative Compliance NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 CPOL-73 CPOL-7 CPOL-74 CPOL-59 CPOL-5 CPOL-28 MPOL-23 CPOL-71 CPOL-6 MPOL-24 CPOL-83 MPOL-35 CPOL-24 CPOL-42 CPOL-8 MPOL-58 MPOL-19 MPOL-15 MPOL-49 MPOL-50 CPOL-58 CPOL-21 CPOL-37 CPOL-9 CPOL-43 MPOL-52 MPOL-7 MPOL-59 CPOL-10 CPOL-77 CPOL-60 CPOL-11 CPOL-44 MPOL-26 MPOL-25 CPOL-12 CPOL-34 MPOL-27 CPOL-22 MPOL-6 CPOL-33 MPOL-8 CPOL-65 CPOL-13 CPOL-45 CPOL-35 CPOL-46 MPOL-56 MPOL-18 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Library fees and charges Library loans Library membership Licensing of surf schools Limiting access to staff and information by members of public Loans to sporting clubs Maintenance of subdivisions, security deposits & bank guarantees Mayor - delegation of authority Orders Policy Outdoor religious activities Parking code Payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the mayor and councillors Provision of access roads to rural residential areas in zone 1c in the KLEP Public gates - public grids Public notification Purchasing of goods and services Rating - vacant flood prone land Receipts - issue of Records management plan Recycled water Recycled water connections and use Reference and information services Replying to correspondence Rewards vandalism Rezoning applications Risk management Roadside stalls and street vending Sale of goods in public places Saleyard liveweight selling and general operation Schools policy - use of sports fields and facilities Service purchaser - provider relationship Signs as remote supervision Special sporting events Sponsorship Sponsorship signs on sporting grounds Sporting fields Sporting fields – allocations Staff - appointments - recruitment of directors Staff - equal opportunity provisions Staff - human resources files Staff - working from home Staff - 25 year club Staff – Accident/Incident Reporting Staff – alcohol and other drugs Staff - calculation of accrued employees leave entitlements Staff – career development Staff – child protection Staff – children in the workplace Staff - communication meetings NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 591 MPOL-41 MPOL-42 MPOL-43 CPOL-27 CPOL-72 CPOL-14 MPOL-54 CPOL-63 CPOL-61 CPOL-15 CPOL-47 CPOL-64 CPOL-29 MPOL-29 CPOL-57 MPOL-16 CPOL-16 MPOL-9 MPOL-17 CPOL-80 CPOL-79 MPOL-10 MPOL-12 CPOL-17 CPOL-48 MPOL-11 CPOL-49 CPOL-56 CPOL-23 MPOL-30 MPOL-57 MPOL-34 MPOL-31 CPOL-68 CPOL-32 MPOL-32 MPOL-20 SPOL-9 SPOL-8 SPOL-14 SPOL-30 SPOL-49 SPOL-39 SPOL-58 SPOL-47 SPOL-53 SPOL-61 SPOL-60 SPOL-59 592 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Staff - corporate uniform and dress code Staff – council purchase cards Staff – council vehicles – provision and use Staff – court attendance leave Staff – emergency services leave Staff – employee assistance program Staff – employee inductions Staff – Equal Employment Opportunity Staff - fair treatment Staff – first aid Staff - hepatitis B injection Staff - higher grade pay Staff – HIV/aids and the workplace Staff - hours of work Staff – internal licensing Staff – interview expenses Staff – IT acceptable use of resources Staff - lateral transfer, redeployment and job redesign Staff – learning and development Staff - leave without pay Staff - long service leave Staff - military leave Staff - occupational health and safety policy Staff - passive smoking Staff – personal protective equipment Staff – personal relationships Staff – policy changes Staff – preventing bullying and harassment Staff - private use of equipment Staff - protection from uv radiation Staff - provision of credit cards Staff - provision of mobile phones Staff – recognition of 15 years service Staff - recruitment and selection process Staff – reimbursement of removal expenses Staff – resignation due to ill health Staff - retirement counselling Staff – return to work Staff – rewards and recognition policy Staff - salary packaging Staff - salary system Staff - sick leave - application Staff – special leave Staff – study assistance Staff - tea room - meeting room Staff - telephones Staff - travelling, accommodation and sustenance expenses - payments to staff Staff – use of private vehicles for council work Staff - vehicle accident investigation NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 SPOL-1 SPOL-56 SPOL-20 SPOL-64 SPOL-36 SPOL-42 SPOL-7 SPOL-12 SPOL-44 SPOL-65 SPOL-29 SPOL-18 SPOL-11 SPOL-17 SPOL-55 SPOL-5 SPOL-31 SPOL-28 SPOL-19 SPOL-34 SPOL-35 SPOL-38 SPOL-21 SPOL-27 SPOL-40 SPOL-10 SPOL-62 SPOL-43 SPOL-52 SPOL-23 SPOL-2 SPOL-26 SPOL-48 SPOL-6 SPOL-4 SPOL-45 SPOL-46 SPOL-22 SPOL-13 SPOL-51 SPOL-25 SPOL-33 SPOL-66 SPOL-63 SPOL-57 SPOL-16 SPOL-3 SPOL-41 SPOL-24 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Staff – work experience placement Staff – \\HARC1NW\ARC4\BDD\Policies\policy pdfs\Staff Use of the Internet 7-39.pdfwork place surveillance Staff - working alone Staff - working on staff picnic day Staff –grievance handling policy Statement of business ethics for external parties Street lighting on public roads Street naming Street stalls and mall Sunblinds over council property - mall development Supply and use reclaimed water Trees on public access areas – risk management Water charges non-rateable land Water connections marginal supply situations Water meters Water storage Water supplies for community purposes Water supply access charges for fire services Water supply and connections Works committee meeting arrangements Works over-expenditure 593 SPOL-67 SPOL-32 SPOL-54 SPOL-37 SPOL-50 CPOL-75 CPOL-31 CPOL-30 CPOL-18 MPOL-51 CPOL-81 MPOL-45 CPOL-20 MPOL-37 MPOL-38 CPOL-51 CPOL-36 CPOL-38 CPOL-82 CPOL-66 CPOL-19 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS A Statement of Affairs was prepared and published in June 2009. Copies are available free of charge from Council. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Council’s designated officer to whom inquires can be made is Ms Kathy Oliver, Director Community Engagement. Council’s Address is Civic Centre 22 Tozer Street (PO Box 3078) West Kempsey, NSW 2440 Telephone (02) 65663200 Facsimile (02) 65663205 E-Mail [email protected] Internet www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au Office Hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Call Centre Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Appointments may be arranged outside these hours if necessary. Date Issued: 15 June 2010 Date for Review: 15 December 2010 Review Period: 6 months Author’s Title: Manager Administration Department: Corporate & Community Services. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 594 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the KOGARAH CITY COUNCIL June 2010 Section A– Policy Documents The policy documents listed below are available for public inspection free of charge at Kogarah City Council’s Customer Service Centre. If the document is also available for purchase, a price has been listed. Copies of any of the other listed documents available for inspection can be provided upon payment of the relevant copying charge. Council’s vision is to have a viable and sustainable future in partnership with our community. Council’s mission is to build on the diversity of our community, to improve our natural and built environment and to respond to changing community needs and expectations. Council has adopted strategic directions that will guide Council and the Community towards achieving our Vision and Mission. The policy documents (codes, guidelines, registers) have been grouped under the following strategic direction categories. Community Governance – provide community governance. • Advertising • Advertising Inserts in Rate Notices • Annual Financial Reports • Annual Report • Auditor’s Report • Business papers for Council meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when part or whole of a meeting is closed to the public). • Charter for Audit Committee • Charter for Conduct Committee • Code of Conduct • Code of Meeting Practice • Community Consultation Policy • Complaints Management Procedure • Corporate Records Policy • Credit Card Policy • Council’s Gifts Register • Council’s Asset Property Register • Councillors – Appreciation of Service Policy • Councillor – Payment of Expenses and Facilities Policy • Debt Recovery Policy • Delegation to write-off debts • Departmental representatives reports presented at a meeting of the Council in accordance with section 433 • EEO Management Plan • Finance Internal Policies • Hardship Policy • Human Resources Internal Policies • Internal Reporting Policy • Internet and Computer Usage Policy • Investment Policy • Management of Late Reports in Council Agendas • Management Plan • Media Policy • Minutes of Council, Committee and Working Party Meetings NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 595 Minor Assets Disposal Policy Mobile Phone Policy Privacy Management Plan Procurement Policy Publications Policy Register of Delegations Register of Investments Returns as to candidates’ campaign donations Returns of the Interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates Statement of Affairs Statement of Business Ethics Suburb Boundaries – Guidelines Smoking in the Workplace Unsigned Correspondence Workplace Surveillance Policy Local Environment – protect and enhance our local environment. • Beverley Park Overland Flow Risk Management Study and Plan • Drainage Easement Dedication • Erosion and Sediment Guidelines • Kogarah Bay Estuary Management Plan • State of the Environment Report • Stormwater Management Plan • Water Management Policy • Water Quality Management Strategy • Water Savings Action Plan • Water Supply Contingency Plan • Kogarah Bay Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan • Oatley Bay Estuary Management Plan Local Character – preserve our local character. To ensure new development does not erode the established character of localities or where a new character is promoted and is emerging, that a high quality of urban design is achieved consistent with the expectations of the community. • • • • • • • Environmental Site Management Policy Graffiti Management Policy Records of approvals granted and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals Register of Building Certificates Rezoning Applications Streets – Sale of Vehicles Swimming Pool Code Paper copies of the following Development Controls Plan can be purchased at a cost of $20.00 each: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Development Control Plan No 2. - Interim Commercial and Industrial Development Plan Development Control Plan No 8. – Off-Street Car Parking Code (not including residential development) Development Control Plan No 11. – Centre Based Child-Care Services Development Control Plan No 15. – Regulation of Brothels Development Control Plan – Advertising and Signage Development Control Plan No 20 – Advertising of Development Applications and Neighbour Notification Development Control Plan No. 26 – Exempt and Complying Development Development Control Plan No. 28 – Rainwater Tanks. Development Control Plan No. 29 – Development on Land Zoned Special Uses 5(b) – (Railway) Development Control Plan No 32 – Kogarah Town Square Precinct Development Control Plan No 32 – Kogarah Town Square Precinct – Lighting Guidelines Development Control Plan No 34 – Building Integrated Photovoltaics Development Control Plan No 35 – Telecommunications and Radio Communications Development Control Plan No 37 – Guidelines for Rail Noise and Vibration Accommodation for Older People and/or People with a Disability – Development Control Plan Development Control Plan No 38 – Regulation of Firearms Shops NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 596 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Development Control Plan 6/1 - Carlton Development Control Plan 8/1 – Connells Point Development Control Plan 8/2 – Hurstville Grove Section 94 Contribution Plan No 1 – Roads and Traffic Section 94 Contribution Plan No 3 – Hurstville Town Centre/Carparking Section 94 Contribution Plan No 4– Hurstville Town Centre/Streetscape Section 94 Contribution Plan No 5 – Open Space Section 94 Contribution Plan No 6 – Hurstville South Area Section 94 Contribution Plan No 8 – Kogarah Town Centre Section 94 Contribution Plan No 9 – Kogarah Council Libraries Section 94 Contribution Plan – Ramsgate Commercial Centre Paper copies of the following documents may be purchased at a cost of for $40 each: • Development Control Plan No. 17 – Hurstville Town Centre • Kogarah Town Centre Development Control Plan No. 5 • Ramsgate Centre Development Control Plan • Kogarah LEP 1998 Map • Kogarah LEP 1998 (Paper copies may be purchased at a cost of $30) • Residential Design Guide 2005 – Development Control Plan (Paper copies may be purchased at a cost of $100.00 each; CD copies may be purchased at a cost of $30.00 each). • Commercial and Industrial Lands Development Control Plan (Paper copies may be purchased at a cost of $100.00 each) Health and Safety – ensure a healthy and safe living environment. • Carss Bush Park and Todd Park Plan of Management • Beverley Park Plan of Management • Kogarah Park Community Land Plan of Management • Parkside Drive Reserve Tennis Centre Plan of Management • Carss Park Bowling Club Plan of Management • Donnelly Park Buildings Plan of Management • Merriman Reserve, Kyle Bay Plan of Management • Harold Fraser Buildings Plan of Management • Parkside Drive and Harold Fraser Reserves Plan of Management • Donnelly Park, Plan of Management • Combined Parks Plan of Management – Poulton Park, Willunga Reserve and Quarry Reserve • Carss Park Childcare Centre Surrounding Parkland Plan of Management\ • Bell Park Plan of Management • Claydon Reserve Plan of Management • Street Tree Management Strategy and Masterplan • Asbestos Management Policy • Abandoned Shopping Trolley Management Policy • Clothing Bins Policy • Companion Animals Management Plan • Contaminated Land Policy • Food Premises Code • Kogarah Council Open Space Policy • Local orders policies • Local Order Policy No. 18 - The Keeping of Birds and Animals • Mobile and Temporary Food Premises Policy • Mobile Food Vending Vehicles Policy • SEINS Policy • Tree Preservation Policy • Waste Services and Charges • Waste Skip Bin Policy Economic Sustainability – promote economic sustainability both locally and within the region. • Energy Efficiency Policy Infrastructure – maintain and improve community’s resources with regard to access and choice. • Resident Parking Scheme • Asset Management Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 597 • Asset Management Policy • Code for Commercial Use of Public Footways • Driveway Policy • Information Signs • Leasing of Community Land Buildings • Parking Across Driveway Policy • Private Boxes and Media Facilities (Jubilee Oval) • Public Nature Strip Lawn Maintenance Policy • Use of Cottages acquired by Council from Section 94 Funds • Marine Infrastructure - Asset Management Plan • Foreshore Management Study and Plan Access and Choice – manage our community’s resources with regard to access and choice. • Collection Development Policy • Kogarah Town square Library and Cultural Centre – Activity Room Policy • Kogarah Town square Library and Cultural Centre – Foyer Exhibition Space Policy • Kogarah Town Square Library and Cultural Centre – Study Room Policy • Library – Photographs • Policy Statement – Community Development and Services • Waiving of Fees for the use of Council’s Community Halls for Charitable or Non-Profit Organisations • Youth Recreational Facilities Section B – Statement of Affairs A Statement of Affairs as at Nov 2009 has been prepared in accordance with Sections 14(1) & (2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989 and is available for inspection during office hours at the Customer Service Centre, 84 Railway Pde Kogarah. This document is also available on Council’s website www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au Section C– Contact Arrangements Requests for access to and copies of policy documents should be directed to: The Customer Service Centre Kogarah City Council 84 Railway Parade KOGARAH (between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm Mon – Wed & Fri and Thurs 8:30am – 7:00pm). Telephone: 9330 9400 Facsimile: 9330 9560 Email: [email protected] Internet site: www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au Requests for access to other documents under Freedom of Information Act or enquiries regarding access to information should be directed to: Cathryn Bush Manager Governance (Freedom of Information Officer) Kogarah City Council Civic Centre 2 Belgrave Street KOGARAH NSW 2217 Telephone: 9330 9589 OR Evan Hutchings Director Governance and Corporate Services (Public Officer) Kogarah City Council Civic Centre 2 Belgrave Street KOGARAH NSW 2217 Telephone: 9330 9408 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 598 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Access to Documents held by Council Council has procedures in place for accessing information, which require completion of a ‘File Access Request’ form, to record requests and to facilitate ease of access, in accordance with Section 12 of the Local Government Act. Any reasonable request for access to documents held by Council is considered and wherever possible access will be arranged free of charge. However, photocopying charges will apply. There may however, be reasons why information is not provided and Council’s reasons for refusal may include the following: • • • • The time and resources which may be involved in providing access The rights to privacy of others who may be affected by the disclosure of the information Legal information Other information that is determined by Council not to be in the ‘Public Interest’ to be released. Note: Access to these documents is also provided subject to the provisions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, 1998. FOI Applications If information is not available under Section 12 of the Local Government Act then a person may make a formal application under the Freedom of Information Act for access to documents held by Council. Formal applications must be made in writing accompanied by a fee of $30 and addressed to: Evan Hutchings Director Governance and Corporate Services (Public Officer) Kogarah City Council Locked Bag 8 KOGARAH NSW 2217 OR Cathryn Bush Manager Governance (Freedom of Information Officer) Kogarah City Council Locked Bag 8 KOGARAH NSW 2217 Fees and Charges 1. The current standard fee for lodgement of a Freedom of Information application is thirty dollars ($30.00). 2.Applications fees cover costs of receiving applications including registration and initial discussions with applicants. Any applications requiring more than ½ hour file research will involve processing charges of $30.00 per hour (subject to note 5). 3.An advance deposit may also be required in accordance with Sections 21 and 22 of the Freedom of Information Act 1989, if Council’s costs are likely to exceed the application fee. 4.A 50% reduction in fees may be granted for holders of pensioner health benefit cards or those with equivalent incomes, children, non-profit organisations that can demonstrate financial hardship and where a demonstrated public interest is involved a similar reduction may apply. 5. First 20 hours free of processing charge for person accessing documents relating to their personal affairs. Note: Access to these documents is also provided subject to the provisions of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, 1998. Council has adopted a Privacy Management Plan, which sets out its policies and practices for dealing with privacy and personal information. A person’s rights of access under the Privacy legislation are quite separate from his or her rights under the Freedom of Information legislation, but are limited to “personal information” as defined in the Privacy legislation. Please contact Council’s Freedom of Information Officer or Public Officer for enquiries regarding availability and access to information (as per details provided above). NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of KU-RING-GAI COUNCIL as at June 2010 SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Ku-ring-gai Council has the following policy documents for inspection or purchase: Civic Management • Code of Conduct Community • Access and Equity Policy • Bushcare Volunteer Policy • Bushland Education Policy • Community Use of Council’s Community Facilities – Waiving of Fees • Cultural Plan • Customer Request and Complaints Policy • Draft Graffiti Policy • Filming Policy • Financial Assistance for Community Groups Policy (Donations Policy) • Holiday Recreation Program - Operations Policy • Ku-ring-gai Access Policy • Library Collection Development Policy • Policy for the Management of Community & Recreation Land and Facilities • Prohibition of Animal Circus Performances • Providing a Service to Customers Policy • Public Art Policy • Sponsorship and Donations Policy Corporate • Asset Disposal Policy (2010) • Child Protection – Corporate Standard • Code of Meeting Practice • Conflict of Interest Policy • Councillor Access to Information & Interaction with Staff Policy • Gifts & Benefits Policy • Human Resources Corporate Standards • Internal Reporting Policy (Protected Disclosures Act 1994) • Internet & E-mail Usage Policy • Investment Policy • Policy for Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors • Policy for Relief from Rates Hardship resulting from Land Valuation Changes • Procurement Policy (2009) • Prohibited Persons (Counselling and Termination of Employment) – Corporate Standard • Public Notices Policy • Risk Management Policy • Statement of Business Ethics • Workplace Surveillance Policy Strategy & Environment • Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (Town Centres) 2010 • Ku-ring-gai Planning Scheme Ordinance and Associated Zoning Maps • Interim Development Orders Current Nos 29, 78, 79 • Interim Development Orders Repealed 1-28, 30-77 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 599 600 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Draft Local Environmental Plans Exhibited: 165, 168, 175, 185, 186, 189, 191, 192, 196, 208, 210 • Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plans Repealed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 40, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 71, 79, 81, 82, 83 • Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plans Current: 10, 13, 14, 22, 23, 33, 37, 41, 42, 45, 54, 55, 58, 60, 62, 64, 65, 67, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 84, 85, 86, 87, 89, 90, 92, 94, 95, 96, 97, 100, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121, 123, 124, 125, 129, 130, 131, 133, 134, 137, 138, 139, 140, 143, 146, 147, 149, 155, 157, 158, 159, 160, 162, 163, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 177, 179, 180, 182, 183, 188, 190, 194, 197, 200, 202, 201, 204, 207, 211, 214 • Ku-ring-gai (Consolidating) Local Environmental Plan 1987 • Ku-ring-gai (Heritage Conservation) Local Environmental Plans 1-9, 11,12, 13, 14, 17, 22, 26, 32 • Ku-ring-gai Draft (Heritage Conservation) Local Environmental Plans 10, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33 • Draft Conservation Area, East Gordon – DLEP 25 • House Numbers - kerb painted • Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (Town Centres) 2010 Development Control Plan Nos: 1.14-20 Link Road, St Ives - Certified 7.1.87 2.Kintore Street, Wahroonga - Certified 29.4.87 3.1-19 Bent Street, Lindfield - Not proceeded with Council Resolution 1.9.87 4.49-51 Burns Road, Wahroonga - Certified 17.8.88 5.Area generally bounded by 19 Pacific Highway, North Shore Railway Line, Boundary Street and Pacific Highway, Roseville - Not made 6.Development in Residential Zones - Superseded by DCP 38 7.Business Centres - Abandoned - Council Resolution 4.9.90 8.Professional Consulting Rooms - Adopted 26.9.89, Certified 11.10.89 9.1-7 Bent Street, Lindfield - Not proceeded with Council Resolution 5.6.90 10.66-96 Pacific Highway, Roseville - Not made 11.Pymble Business Centre - Superseded by DCP 14 12.Town Houses and Villa Houses - No longer relevant with repeal of SEPP No 28 13.Former St Ives Public School, 6-10 Porters Lane, St Ives - to be prepared 14.Business Centre - Certified 8.8.95 16.134-138 Eastern Road, Wahroonga - Certified 30.9.92 17.CSIRO Land - Bradfield Road, West Lindfield - Certified 15.1.97 18.‘Hillcrest’ 324-346 Mona Vale Road, St Ives - Certified 13.12.93 19. ‘Uralba’ 75 Livingstone Avenue, Pymble - Certified 22.6.94 20.2-4 Mona Vale Road, Pymble - Certified 27.7.94 21.803-805 Pacific Highway, Gordon - Certified 7.7.94 22.67, 69-71, 73-75 Clissold Road, Wahroonga - to be prepared 23.9-15 Curagul Road, North Turramurra - Amended 6.12.94, Certified 16.12.94 24.Properties adjoining Bushland - not made. 25.Dual Occupancy Development - Policy Document 26.Masada College, Wolseley Road, Lindfield - To be prepared 27.986 Pacific Highway and 2-4 Bloomsbury Avenue, Pymble - Certified 15.1.97 28.Advertising Signs - Certified 17.4.96 - 17.4.2000 29.153-165 Grosvenor Road, Wahroonga - Certified 6.12.96 30.71-81, 68-72 Maxwell Street, 270-280 Kissing Point Road, South Turramurra - Draft 31.Access - Certified 14.5.97 32.Exeter Road, Wahroonga - Certified 12 March 1996 33.9, 11, 15, 17, 19 Bent Street, Lindfield - Certified 9.4.97 34.Milner Royd - 1379 Pacific Highway, Turramurra - Certified 28.8.96 35.1022-1028 Pacific Highway, Pymble - Certified 6.8.97 36.1142-1180 Pacific Highway, Pymble - Certified 21.5.97 37.66 Livingstone Avenue, Pymble - Certified 26.11.97 38.Residential Design Manual – (4/2/2002) 39.10 Post Office Street, Pymble and 6 & 8 Park Crescent, Pymble - Certified 8.4.98 40.Construction and Demolition Waste Management - Certified 5.6.98 41.75 Junction Road, Wahroonga - Certified 16.12.98 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 601 42.Regulation of Brothels - Certified 7.5.99 43.Car Parking - Certified 25.11.98 44.414 Pacific Highway, Lindfield - Certified 28.4.99 45.33, 35-41 Billyard Avenue, Wahroonga - Draft 46.Exempt and Complying Development - Certified 1/1/2001 47.Water Management – Adopted March 2004 48.Medium Density - Adopted 12/12/2001 50.414-420 Bobbin Head Road, Turramurra - Adopted 5/3/2002 51.Dual Occupancy Development Control Code (adopted 8/4/03) 52.986 Pacific Highway & 5 Suakin Street, Pymble 54.Outdoor Dining (Draft) 55.Multi-Unit Housing -Nominated Areas- Railway/Pacific Highway Corridor and St Ives Centre (effective 14/12/2004) - Revised 1/2/2005 56.Notification (effective 13/7/2005) 57.Child Care Centres Codes and Policies (Strategy & Environment) • Acquisition and Divestment of Land • Asset Management Policy • Biodiversity Stategy • Bushfire Management Policy • Bushland Encroachment Policy • Climate Change Policy (Draft) • Clothing Bins - Placement of Used Clothing Bins • Code for Control of Group Homes in Ku-ring-gai Municipality • Code for Control of School Development • Code for Housing for Older People and People with a disability • Code for Service Stations, Petrol Fill Points and Associated Services • Code for the Control and Regulation of Noise on Building Sites • Code for use of Reflective Glass • Community Consultation Policy • Contaminated Land Management Policy 2004 • Corporate Environmental Management (Environment Policy) • Cowan Creek Catchment Stormwater Management Plan • Design Guidelines for Business Centres Development • Dispute Resolution Policy • Energy Efficient Housing Policy • Energy Reduction Strategy • Fauna Management Policy • Greenhouse Action Plan • Guidelines for Development of Heritage Properties • Guidelines for the Submission of Additional Information for Development Applications to Demolish Heritage Items • Integrated Water Management Policy • Inter-allotment Drainage Schemes • Ku-ring-gai Climate Change (2009) • Ku-ring-gai Heritage Study - Aboriginal Sites – 1988 • Ku-ring-gai Heritage Study 1987 • Ku-ring-gai Development Contributions Plan - Town Centres 2008 • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan 2004-2009 - Residential Development (Amendment No 2) • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan No 1 • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan: 324-346 Mona Vale Road, St Ives ‘Hillcrest’ • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan: 9, 9A, 11 & 15 Curagul Road, North Turramurra • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan: SEPP5 Housing • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan: Wahroonga Business Centre Car Parking • Ku-ring-gai Section 94 Contributions Plan: West Lindfield Business Centre Car Parking • Landscape Management Policy • Lane Cove River Catchment Stormwater Management Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 602 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Lead in Buildings Policy Lindfield Early Childhood Centre - 12 to 18 Tryon Road, Lindfield (2004) Middle Harbour Catchment Stormwater Management Plan National Food Premises Code Open Space Acquisition Strategy Open Space Strategy Outdoor dining & Footpath Trading Policy Planning Agreement Policy (2008) Policy - Dual Occupancy Development and Associated Subdivision (only for applications under ‘preserved development’ - SEPP 25 Amendment 4) Policy for Control of Building Materials on Footpaths, Nature Strips and Roads Policy for Control of Demolition of Buildings Policy for Placement of Waste Containers & Waste Trailers on Footpaths, Native Strips and Roads Policy for Siting Satellite Dishes Policy on Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments Recreation in Natural Areas Policy Riparian Policy Sir David Martin Reserve Landscape Masterplan Subdivision Code Swain Gardens Landscape Masterplan Telecommunications Code Temporary Access over Community Lands Policy Tennis Court Policy Termite Protection Policy Water & Energy Savings Action Plan Water Conservation Protocol Weed Management Policy Plans of Management for Community Land and Reserves (Strategy) • Bushland Reserves (2006) • Canoon Road Recreation Area (2000) • Car Parks Generic (2009) • Childrens’ Services • Community Groups Centre and Car Park - St Ives (205 Mona Vale Road) (2001) • Community Halls and Meeting Rooms (2000) • Council Chambers (2009) • East Roseville Community Centre (1999) • Echo Point Park (2003) • Firs Estate Cottage (2000) • Generic Plan – Parks (20/09/05) • Gordon Golf Course (2009) • Ku-ring-gai Art Centre (2009) • Ku-ring-gai Bicentennial Park (2002) • Ku-ring-gai Bushland Reserves • Ku-ring-gai Library Site (2003) • Ku-ring-gai Performing Arts Resource Centre (2001) • Lindfield Early Childhood Centre - 12-18 Tryon Road, Lindfield (2004) • Lindfield Library (2002) • Marian Street Theatre (2002) • Miscellaneous Lands (2009) • North Turramurra Recreation Area (2009) • Parks (2005) • Playgrounds • Princes Park • Sportsgrounds (2008) • St Ives Showground (1999) • St Ives Village Car Park (2001) • St Ives Village Green (1998) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 603 • Swain Gardens (1996) • Tennis Courts (1996) • Tulkiyan (2001) Operations • Directional Signs on State and Regional Roads • Drainage Easements • Drainage Works and Maintenance Procedures • Fencing • Fleet Management Policy • Footpath Maintenance & Repairs Policy & Procedures • Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Local Disaster Plan (Local DISPLAN) • Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Local Emergency Operations Centre – Standing Operating Procedures • Kerb and Gutter Construction • Ku-ring-gai Traffic Advisory Committee • Ku-ring-gai Traffic Committee • Parking of Vehicles on Footpaths • Prioritising Capital Works • Public Lighting – Lighting of Scouts and Guides’ Premises on Council Land • Public Lighting – Residential Streets • Public Lighting – Shading of Lamps • Private Use of Road Reserves • Road Hierarchy • Road Maintenance & Repairs Policy and Procedures • Road Openings – General Conditions • Road Safety Strategic Plan • Secondary Road 2043 – Future Work • Secondary Road 2043 – Load limit • Standing Restrictions at Driveways • State and Regional Roads Funding to Local Government • Stormwater Drainage Manual and Management • Street Lighting • Street Name Plates • Street Parking near Transport Terminals and Commercial Centres • Streets with Load Limits • Traffic and Transport Policy • Traffic Facilities – Approval • Vehicular Access Crossings: Access Driveway Grades • Vehicular Access Crossings: Maintenance & Repair • Vehicular Access Crossings: Specification for Construction of Gutter and Footpath Crossings • Tree Preservation Order • Naming of Parks and Reserves - Procedure in Naming Proposals for Parks and Reserves in Ku-ring-gai • Wet Weather (Sportsfield) Policy • Pro-active Tree Management Policy • Tree Management Policy Development & Regulation • Compliance Policy • Inter-Allotment Drainage Schemes • Local Approvals Policy SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Ku-ring-gai Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs is for the year ending June 2010. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 604 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries concerning the inspecting and purchasing of Council’s policy documents may be made with Council’s Public Officer: Mr G O’Rourke Public Officer Ku-ring-gai Council 818 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 Telephone: (02) 9424.0000 Fax No: (02) 9424.0001 e-mail: [email protected] Locked Bag 1056 Pymble NSW 2073 Applications and enquiries may be made during normal office hours (8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday). JOHN McKEE, General Manager NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 605 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the KYOGLE COUNCIL Section 1 – Policy Documents Subject to the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 and the Local Government Act, 1993, Council holds the following Policy and other Documents which are available for inspection free of charge, copies of documents may be obtained on payment of a prescribed fee. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Policies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Annual Report Annual financial reports Auditor’s reports Council’s management plan (for the period 09/10) Council’s EEO management plan Council’s land register Council’s register of investments Returns of interests of councillors, designated persons and delegates Business papers for council meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) Minutes of council and committee meetings (but not including minutes of a meeting or any part of a meeting that is closed to the public other than the recommendations of that meeting) Council’s register of delegations Annual reports of bodies exercising delegated functions of Council Development applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and associated documents. Records of approvals granted, any variation from local policies with reasons for the variation, and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals. Records of building certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. Plans of management for community land Council’s State of the Environment Plan Environmental planning instruments, development control plans and plans made under Section 94AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, applying to land within the Kyogle Council area. Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Provision of Information to and Interaction between Councillors and staff Payment of expenses and provision of facilities for Councillors Tendering and Quotations Policy Financial Assistance Policy Debt Recovery & Hardship Policy Equal employment Opportunity & Management Plan Policy Employee Benefits Policy Occupational Health and Safety Policy Rehabilitation Policy Vehicle Policy Non-smoking Policy Internal Reporting Policy - Protected Disclosures Act, 1994. Email & Internet Usage Policy Privacy Management Plan Child Protection Policy Records Management Policy Investment Policy Complaint Handling Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 606 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Skate Park Policy Fraud Prevention Policy Local Purchasing Policy Customer Service Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Media Relations Policy Water Usage Policy - Haemodialysis Development Management Panel Policy Removal or impounding of Livestock from a Public Place Policy Asset Disposal Policy Community Engagement Policy Gifts & Benefits Policy Statement of Business Ethics Policy Risk Management Policy Occupational Health & Safety Disciplinary Policy Human Resources Strategy Policy Legislative Compliance Policy Enforcement Policy Harassment & Bullying Policy Consultative Committee Policy Councillors Records Management Policy Local policies adopted by Council concerning approvals and orders Development Control Plans adopted by Council. Code of Management for Local Facilities Management Committees appointed pursuant to section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993. • other miscellaneous policies for the management of council. • The Statement of Affairs and Summary of Affairs prepared under the Freedom of Information Act 1989. Section 2 – Statement of Affairs Council’s Statement of Affairs which generally describes the structure, functions and operations of Kyogle Council, the various documents held and avenues for communication has been prepared as at 30 June, 2010. Section 3 – Application Arrangements On payment of prescribed fees (where appropriate), arrangements can be made to access or obtain copies of the above policy documents or other documents by contacting the officer indicated below between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. An application for access to documents of Council: • shall be in writing • shall specify that it is made under the Freedom, of Information Act 1989; and • shall contain information reasonably necessary to enable the document (s) to be identified; and • shall specify the address to which any notices may be sent; and • shall be lodged with Council in person, by mail, or by facsimile (provided the original request is forwarded my mail). Section 4 – Contact arrangements Persons wishing to make arrangements for access to documents can do so by contacting the officer identified below or the General Manager, either by mail or telephone: The Public Officer Kyogle Council PO Box 11 Stratheden Street KYOGLE NSW 2474 Telephone (02) 66 321 611 Facsimile (02) 66 322 228 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 607 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the Lake Macquarie City Council (FOI Agency No 2162) 30 June 2010 SECTION 1 – DOCUMENTS A. General Documents Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993, lists all documents deemed to be public. Any person is entitled to inspect the current version of those public documents free of charge. B. POLICY DOCUMENTS ADMINISTRATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Audio Recording of Council & Committee Meetings Policy Business Ethics Policy Code of Meeting Practice Policy Complaint and Feedback Management Policy Conduct Committee Charter Policy Corporate Gifts Policy Corporate Product Exchange Refund Policy Flag Policy Privacy Management Plan Policy Procurement Policy Public Access Policy Quality Policy Records Management Policy Response Times for Written Correspondence Policy Sister City Administration Policy Special Rate Community Economic Development Program (Main Street Program) Policy Use of Council’s Crest and Logo Policy ART GALLERY • Art Gallery Acquisition Policy • De-Accession of Artworks Policy BUILDING • Occupation of Caravan Structures by Owner/Builders Policy • Waiving of Development Application and Construction Certificate Fees Policy COMMUNITY FACILITIES • • • • • • • • • Community Facilities Video Surveillance Policy Community Gardens Policy Dog Exercise Area Policy Lake Macquarie City Council Sporting Grounds – Advertising Policy Malls and Street Stalls Management Policy Park Furniture Donation Policy Policy for Assessing Public Requests to Reclassify Community Land to Operational Land Priority Access to Performing Arts Centre Policy Signs Policy – Council Buildings, Playing Fields, Score Boards and the Like NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 608 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 COMMUNITY SERVICES • A Commitment by Lake Macquarie City Council to Aboriginal People of the City of Lake Macquarie Policy • Child Protection Policy • Community Services and Facilities Policy COUNCILLORS • Email Filtering for Councillors Policy • Facilities and Payment of Expenses to Mayor and Councillors Policy • Guidelines for the Interaction of Staff and Councillors Policy ENGINEERING • • • • • Drainage Easements – Approval to Construction of Encroaching Buildings or Improvements Policy Improvements and Maintenance of Watercourses and Drainage Channels Policy Management of Trees on Roads and Public Reserves Policy Public Lighting Policy Suburb, Neighbourhood and Locality Boundaries Policy ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES • • • • • • • • Barking Dog Policy Biodiversity Planning Policy and Guidelines for LEP Rezoning Proposals Environmental Sustainability Policy Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets Policy Inspection of Amusement Devices Policy Lake Macquarie Sea Level Rise Preparedness and Adaptation Policy Protection of Watercourses and Drainage Channels Policy Vertebrate Pest Policy FINANCE • • • • • • • Accounting Policy Bonds & Guarantees Policy Corporate Sponsorship Policy Debt Recovery Policy Donations and Financial Assistance Policy Investment Policy Waiving of Lease Preparation Fees Policy HUMAN RESOURCES • • • • • Code of Conduct Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Harassment Policy Occupational Health & Safety Policy Smoke Free Outdoor Area Policy LIBRARY • Freedom of Library Collections Policy • Loan Limit on Library Material Policy PLANNING • • • • • • • • Planning Agreement Policy – Car Parking Deficiencies Policy for Managing Contaminated or Potentially Contaminated Land in Lake Macquarie Rezonings and Local Environmental Plan Amendments – Fee Structure and Process Policy Section 94 – Acceptance of Section 94 Credits Policy Section 94 – Deferred or Periodic Payments of Monetary Contributions Policy Section 94 – Land Banking Policy Section 94 – Material Public Benefit Policy Section 94 – Works in Kind Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 609 ROADS • Banner Policy – Long Term Banner Installation • Kerb and Guttering, Special Crossings and Footpath Paving (including Shared Cycleways/Footpaths) Policy • Naming and Renaming Roads Policy • Opening of Sealed Road Policy • Temporary Road Closures Policy WASTE SERVICES • Repair or Replacement of Damaged 240L Wheeled Garbage Containers Policy SECTION 2 – COUNCIL’S STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Statement of Affairs for Lake Macquarie City Council as at 30 June 2010 is available at no cost on request, and can be accessed on Council’s website at www.lakemac.com.au. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Enquires concerning access to documents may be directed to either: Mr Gary Brown Manager Customer Service and Communications (Public Officer) or Mr Cagil Ergul Corporate Information Access Officer Corporate Records Governance Lake Macquarie City Council Box 1906 Hunter Region Mail Centre NSW 2310 Telephone: (02) 4921 0333 Fax: (02) 4958 7257 Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 610 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the LEETON SHIRE COUNCIL 30 JUNE 2010 In accordance with Section 14(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act, this summary of the Statement of Affairs of the Leeton Shire Council is provided. SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Management Plan Disaster Plan EEO Management Plan Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Financial Management Plan Applicable Local Environmental Plans Minutes of Council Meetings Policy Register Pricing Policy State of the Environment Report Leeton and Yanco Peripheral Area Contribution Plan 2003 Leeton Shire Social, Community and Cultural Plan SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The latest Leeton Shire Council’s Statement of Affairs is 30 June 2010. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any Freedom of Information inquiries concerning the Council’s activities should be directed to: The Public Officer Leeton Shire Council 23 – 25 Chelmsford Place LEETON NSW 2705 Telephone: (02) 6953 0911 The Council’s office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Any request for access to documents under the FOI Act should be made in writing, accompanied by a $30 application fee. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the LEICHHARDT COUNCIL Section 1 – Policy Documents COMMUNITY SERVICES • Aboriginal Social Plan • Child Protection Policy • Children’s Social Plan • Community Funding Program (S.356 Local Government Act, 1993) • Disability Social Plan • Disability Action Plan • Ethnic Social Plan • Events and Festival Policy • Family Day Care Policies • Graffiti Management Policy • Library Collection Development Policy - Library Internet Access Policy • Local Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement • Older Peoples Social Plan • Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan • Recreation and Open Space Needs Study • S94 Contributions Plan – Community Facilities • Womens Social Plan • Youth Social Plan CORPORATE & INFORMATION SERVICES • Access to Council files/ non release of documents identifying complainants • Annual Reports • Business Papers/Minute Books – Council & Committee Meetings • Code of Conduct • Code of Meeting Practice • Delegations Register • E-Mail Policy • E-Mailing of Information to Councillors • Fees and Charges • Filming in the Municipality of Leichhardt (Standard Conditions of Approval) • Financial Statements • Internet Policy • Investment Policy • Leases of air space over roads policy • Leasing Policy • Management Plan • Opposition to developer donations to local government candidates • Payment of expenses and provision of facilities to Councillors • Privacy Management Plan • Register of Council Policies • Strategic Plan (Leichhardt 2020+) EMPLOYEE SERVICES • Authorisation of Travel Expenses (by Council) for interstate and overseas travel • Citizen Requests for Service and Complaints Policy • Communications Strategy • Equal Employment Opportunity NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 611 612 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • 25 June 2010 Grievance Policy Harassment Policy Occupational Health and Safety Policy Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual Risk Management Policy ENVIROMMENTAL MANAGEMENT • Asbestos policy • Bicycle Strategy • Companion Animals Management Plan • Contributions Plans Open Space & Recreation Community Facilities Transport & Access • Development Control Plan No.21 – Wharf Road, Balmain • Development Control Plan No.27 – Balmain Power Station • Development Control Plan No.31 – Ampol (White Bay) • Development Control Plan No.32 – Design for Equity of Access • Development Control Plan No.35 – Exempt & Complying Development • Development Control Plan No.36 – Notifications • Development Control Plan No.37 - 2-8 Weston Street, East Balmain • Development Control Plan No.38 – Waste, Avoid, Reuse, Recycle • Development Control Plan No.42 – Land Contamination • Development Control Plan No.47 – Jane Street Balmain • Development Control Plan No.48 – Managing Activities on Footpaths and Street Verges • Development Control Plan No.51 – Telecommunications & Radio Communications • Energy Savings Action Plan • Greenway Masterplan & Co-ordination Strategy • Local Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas Reduction (Milestone 3) • Opposition to Sydney Airports Masterplan • Opposition to M4 East • Opposition to Nuclear Power • Plastic Shopping Bags • Smoke Free Policy – Alfresco Dining • Social Impact Assessment Policy &Guidelines • State of the Environment Report • Stormwater Management Strategy • State of the Environment Report • Town Plan - LEP 2000 (as amended) • Town Plan - DCP 2000 (as amended) • Towards a Sustainable Future – An environment strategy for Leichhardt Council 1994 • Tree Preservation Order (Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979) • Urban Forest Policy • Youth Road Safety Action Plan INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICE DELIVERY • Asset Management Strategy • 2 – 8 Weston Street Balmain Plan of Management • Bike Plan • Birchgrove Park Plan of Management • Community Land Plan of Management • Container Deposit Legislation • East Balmain Foreshore Plan of Management • Elkington Park Plan of Management • Gladstone Park Plan of Management • Green Waste Action Plan • Inspection and maintenance of footpaths • Internal Operations Waste Management Plan • Mort Bay Park Plan of Management • Stormwater Management • Use of Public Parks & Reserves NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 613 Most Recent Statement of Affairs Published June 2010 pursuant to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989, Sec. 14(2). Designated Inquiry Officer: George Georgakis Manager Administration Services Telephone: 9367 9121 Inspection Arrangements: Council’s policy documents may be inspected at the Administrative Centre, 7-15 Wetherill Street, Leichhardt, by appointment between 8.30am – 5.15pm weekdays. PETER HEAD General Manager Administration Centre 7-15 Wetherill Street LEICHHARDT NSW 2040 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 614 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the MAITLAND CITY COUNCIL In accordance with Section 14(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act, this summary of the Statement of Affairs of Maitland City Council is provided. section 1 – THE COUNCIL’S POLICY DOCUMENTS The following policy documents are available at the Council’s Administration Office for inspection free of charge. Copies of some documents are available for a set fee, as listed in the fees and charges register and others for a photocopying charge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Delegations of Authority Manual General Policy Manual of Council Annual Report Management Plan [Includes Pricing Policy, Financial Plan, Corporate Plan] Code of Meeting Practice Code of Conduct EEO Management Plan Local environment Plan (1993) Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Plans of Management Various Plans City wide S94 Contributions Plan. MAITLAND CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN - Aberglasslyn / North Rutherford - Aberglasslyn Urban Release Area - Accessible Living - Advertising / Notification of Development Applications - Ashtonfield South Residential Precinct - Avalon Forest Rural Residential Estate - Bolwarra Heights – Rural Small Holdings - Bolwarra / Largs - Car Parking Requirements - Central Maitland - Child Care Centres - Chisholm Road, Greenhills - City Wide – Heritage - Commercial and Retail Policy - Conservation of Clay Resources - Domestic On-site Stormwater Management - Exhibition Villages - Former Rutherford Abattoir Site and Adjoining Land - Gillieston Heights Area Plan - Glenwood Residential and Industrial Estate - Green Hills Low Density Residential - Hunter River Floodplain Management - Industrial Development Code - Largs Urban Release Area Plan - Louth Park – Waterforde Estate NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION - Maitland Conservation & Design Guidelines - Metford - Oakhampton Heights - On Site Sewage Management Systems - Orient Street Greta – Small Rural Lots - Outdoor Advertising - Outdoor Dining - Raworth - Regulation of Brothels and Sex Industry Establishments - Residential Design - St Helena Village - Site Waste Management and Minimisation - Subdivisions - Telecommunications and Radio Communications - Tenambit - Thornton Business Park – East - Thornton County - Thornton North Area Plan - Thornton Rural Residential Area - West Bolwarra Heights - West Rutherford Area Plan POLICY DOCUMENTS ADVERTISING • Guidelines for Outdoor Advertising • Temporary Banners over Public Roads – Erection of APPROVALS • • • • • • • • • • • Bed and Breakfast Establishments Broiler Farms Code Building Line and Fencing – Radburn Estate, Thornton Burning – Control of Clothing Bins Development Assistance Panel Food Surveillance Policy Keeping of Animals Material Public Benefit/Works in Kind Road and Locality Naming Special Events ART GALLERY • • • • Acquisitions for Maitland Regional Gallery Collections Policy for Maitland Regional Gallery Exhibitions Programs for Maitland Regional Gallery Loan of Works Policy for Maitland Regional Gallery CIVIC MATTERS • • • • • • • • • • • Application For Development and/or Construction Certificates – Councillors and Staff Bishop of Newcastle – Use of Crest Closure of Council’s Administration Offices – Christmas and New Year Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Complainants – Dealing With Difficult Internal Reporting Procedures – Code of Conduct Dealing With Difficult Customers Flags – Flying of Community Awards Program Maitland City Orchestra NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 615 616 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • Regional Army Cadet Unit COUNCIL MATTERS • • • • • • • • • • • • Erosion and Sediment Control Accompanying Persons Reimbursement – Conferences/Seminars Internal Reporting Systems for Disclosures Interstate and Overseas Travel Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Councillors Regional Co-Operation and the Hunter Regional Association of Councils Provision of Information to and Interaction between Councillors and Staff Structural Reform Number of Councillors Sponsorship Policy Child Protection Policy Petitions – Receipt Of DISPLAN • Council Role Under the Maitland Local Displan DONATIONS • Loans to Service Clubs and Non Profit Organisations • Section 356 Donations – Community Development Grants DRAINAGE • Improvements Over Drainage / Urban Drainage FENCES • Dividing Fences • Building Line and Fencing – Radburn Estate, Thornton FILMING • Filming Protocol FINANCE • Goods and Services Tax • Interest on Investments • Investment Policy • Significant Account Policy • Contribution to Time Payment • Write Off on Debtors – Rates, Charges and Services • Credit Facilities at Waste Depot • Reserve/Restricted Assets GRANTS • Applications HEALTH MATTERS • Abandoned Shopping Trolleys • Keeping Of Animals • Keeping of Poultry • Checking Quality of Private Swimming Pools • Landing of Helicopters within the City • Aerated Water Treatment Systems HERITAGE (INCLUDING CBD/MALL HERITAGE AREA) • Heritage Building Conversation and Upgrading • Maitland City Centre - Outdoor Dining Policy • Central Maitland Area Improvement Program NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 617 INSURANCE • Motor Vehicle Accidents/Procedures • Mowing of Footpaths by Residents • Public Liability – Goodwill Payments KERB, GUTTERING & FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION • Kerb, Guttering and Footpath – Construction • Kerb, Guttering and Footpath – Charges LAND & COUNCIL BUILDINGS • • • • • Land Acquisition, Development and Sale Disposal of Fill From Construction Sites Payment of Agent’s Fees Sale of Council Owned Land LEP’S and Council Land LIBRARY • Conduct of Maitland City Library Service • Library Collection Development Policy • Maitland City Library Public Internet Access Policy NOXIOUS WEEDS • Noxious Weeds PARKING • Access to Parking by Commercial Developers Where Parking Contributions have been Paid – Belmore Road, Lorn PARKS AND GARDENS • Bowling Clubs – Lease of Public Reserves • External Running Costs PARKS AND GARDENS – MAINTENANCE • • • • Mt Pleasant Street Naming and Renaming Reserves Naming and Renaming of Buildings – Parks and Reserves Practice Wickets and Goal Posts – Location of in Public Parks PLANNING MATTERS • Child Care Centres – City Wide Development Control Plan • Cycleways Study • Ecologically Sustainable Development • Enforcement Procedure Policy • Street Construction – Morpeth Conservation Planning Study • Part V of the Environment Planning and Assessment ACT 1979 • Planning Agreements Policy 2006 • Notification of Subdivision Applications • Tree Preservation and Control PLANT AND EQUIPMENT • Plant & Equipment - Purchase or Replacement • Plant & Equipment - Resource Sharing • Private Use of Motor Vehicles • Sale of Obsolete Council Property PRIVATE PIPELINES • Private Pipelines in Road Reserve NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 618 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 PRIVATE WORKS • Provision of Works and Services to Outside Bodies • Investigation into Sundry Works and Private Works • Procurement Policy RATES • • • • • • • • Adjustment of Rates Following a Change in Category of Land Arrears of Rates Categorisation of Land for Rating Year Commencing 1/7/94 Extra Charges Financial Hardship CBD Construction Rate Assistance Rate Relief Rural Properties Write off Debtors – Rates, Charges and Services RECORDS MANAGEMENT • Records Management Policy RISK MANAGEMENT • • • • • • Gathering of Information Certificates and Applications Fraud Control Signs as Remote Supervision Road Maintenance Tree Management ROADS • • • • • • Method of Determining Routine Road Maintenance Contributions for Extractive Industries Morpeth Road access to Reserves Neighbourhood Watch and Safety House Signs Adopt a Road Program Roadside Tributes Formulation of Road Maintenance Rolling Works Program SIDEWALK STALLS • Doorknock Appeals and Street Days SPORT & RECREATION • Closure of Sporting Facilities • Smoke Free Outdoor Area Policy STAFF • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corporate Wardrobe Council Passenger Vehicles Designated Persons – Duties of Disclosure Defence Leave Policy Occupational Health and Safety Operation of Rostered Day Off (RDO) Scheme Recognition of Long Serving Employees Respect at Work Special Emergency Service Leave Policy Study Assistance Policy Untaken Sick Leave Workplace Return to Work Policy Workers Compensation Management STREET LIGHTING • Rurally Zoned Areas NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 619 SUB-DIVISIONS • Accessways to Battle-Axe Blocks • Notification of Subdivision Applications SWIMMING POOLS • • • • Admission Charges Swimming Pool Charges for Schools Coaching at Olympic Pool Restriction of use when Swimming Club use Pool TOURISM • • • • • • Marketing Strategy – Maitland Tourism New England Highway (15) Promotion Committee Steamfest Thornycroft Truck Working Party Community Development Grants Policy Noise Levels – Associated with use of Hire of Town Hall TRANSPORT MATTERS • Activities on Public Roads • Bus Shelters WASTE • • • • • • Credit Facilities Waste Depot Domestic Waste Collection Service & Issue of Mobile Garbage Bins Integrated Resource Recovery and Waste Management Strategy Mobile Garbage Bins Waste Collection – Extension of Service Waste Removal Policy section 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council produces a Statement of Affairs which includes details about the Council’s functions and structure, how it’s functions affect the public; the kinds of documents held at the Council; and how members of the public may access and amend documents held at the Council and is available from Council’s website at www. maitland.nsw.gov.au The most recent Statement of Affairs held by Council was published in June 2009. section 2 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries concerning the procedures for inspecting or purchasing Council’s policy documents and Statement of Affairs and procedures concerning Freedom of Information applications should be directed to; Mr Graeme Tolhurst Group Manager Finance and Administration/ Public Officer Maitland City Council P.O. Box 220 MAITLAND NSW 2320 Telephone 49349752 The Council’s office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Fridays. Any requests for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act should be made in writing and accompanied by a $30.00 application fee. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 620 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the MANLY COUNCIL section 1 – policy documents The policy documents held by Council which are available for inspection are: Planning LEP Manly Local Environmental Plan 1988 as Amended L.E.P. Map DCPs Manly Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Residential Zone 2007 and Associated Residential Density Sub-zone maps - Appendix Map A Penguin & Bandicoot Residential DCP Manly DCP for the Business Zone 1989: Amendment 5 Manly DCP for The Corso (Part A, Part B North Side & Part B South Side) Manly DCP for the Industrial Zone 1991 Manly DCP for Energy Efficient Buildings 1998 Manly DCP for Backpacker Accommodation 1998: Amendment 1 Manly DCP for Landslip and Subsidence 2001 Manly DCP for Waste Minimisation and Management 2000 Manly DCP for Notification 1999: Amendment 2 Manly DCP for Access incorporating the Manly Access Policy Manly DCP for Advertising Signs 1993 Manly DCP for Childcare Centres 2004 Manly DCP for Manly Cove Manly DCP for Telecommunications & Radiocommunications Manly DCP for Late Night Venues 2005 with minor amendments Feb 2008 OTHER Manly Section 94 Contributions Plan Manly Council Paving Design Guidelines - Feb 2002 Manly Lagoon Floodplain Management Study June 1996 (Extract) Manly Town Centre Urban Design Guidelines 2002 Balgowlah Shopping Centre Urban Design Controls 1999 (a) Balgowlah Shopping Centre Urban Design Plan 1999 - Main Document (b) Balgowlah Shopping Centre Design Plan 1999 - Appendix Manly Code for the Protection against Termite Attack 1996 Manly Specification for Stormwater Drainage 2003 (a) Manly Specification for On-site Stormwater Management 2003 - Main Document (b) Specification for On-site Stormwater Management 2003 Appendix Maps Manly Specification for Civil Infrastructure, Development & Subdivisions 2003 Manly Council Contaminated Lands Policy 2003 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Other Documents Annual Community Report Annual Report Annual Budget Auditors Report Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Social Plan 2004-2009 Needs Assessment Social Plan 2004-2009 Sustainability Strategy 2006 Local Air Quality & Greenhouse Action Plan Land Register Management Plan Manly After Midnight Manly Andrew “Boy” Charlton Swim Centre Annual Report Manly Code of Respect Plans of Management • Community Land • Keirle Park • Seaforth Oval • Ocean Beach • Tania Park State of the Environment Report Register of Investments Returns of the Interests of Councillors, Designated Persons and Delegates Returns as to Candidates’ Campaign Donations Business Paper Agendas (Excluding Closed Committee) Business Paper Minutes (Excluding Closed Committee) Policies Access to Information Guidelines Access to Information Policy Accounts - Available Working Capital Advertisements Advertising A-Frame Signs and Merchandise Offered for Sale Armoured Vehicles – Provision for Parking Awards - Manly Civic Design Banners - Display of Banners within Council Controlled Properties and Reserves Beach Management Beaches and Reserves - Commercial Filming - Conditions and Charges Blasting Permits Boat Building in Residential Areas Builders’ Rubbish Containers Carbon Neutral Caretakers – Residential Caretakers in Council Buildings Circuses - The Operation of Circuses with Exotic Animals in Manly Circus - Limitation on Performances Clean Air - Complaints Clearing of Shrubs and Undergrowth NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 621 622 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Closed Circuit Television Protocol – Administration Building Closed Circuit Television Protocol – Carparks Clubs and/or Organisations - Remission of Rates Committees - Appointment of Councillors Committees - Section 355 Committees - Audit Fees Community Engagement Policy Community Groups - Financial Assistance Complaints Management Policy Compliance & Enforcement Policy Consultation – Community Consultation Protocol Corner Splays - Acquisition of Corner Splays - Council to Meet Costs Corner Splays - Notification on Certificates Corporate Image Council and Committee Meetings - Length of Meetings Council Meetings - Availability of Agenda Papers to Public Council Chamber - Seating Arrangements Council Letterhead - Council Committees and Areas of Activity - Signing of Correspondence Councillors - Committee Membership Not Appointed by Council Councillors - Personal Accident Insurance - Authorisation to Attend Functions Councillors - Reports from Council Officers Cultural Policy Charter of Political Reform Debt Recovery - Warrants of Commitment - Authorisation of Development Application Approval Development Application - Fees for Heritage Buildings Development Control Plan - Residential Zone Dog Management – Urban Dog Management Dinghies - Storage of Dinghies on Council Foreshores Donations - Items of Park Furniture Drainage Easements - Construction Over Election Campaigning – Federal, State & Local Government Elections Elections – Poll of Electors to be Held in Conjunction with Ordinary and Extraordinary Elections of Council Environmental Levy Component of Rate - Increase in Annual Contribution Ethical Charter - Sustainability Financial Assistance to Cultural Groups Financial Reporting - Measures of Council Liquidity Footpath Trading Garbage Charges - Surf Clubs, Scout and Guide Halls in Council Reserves Garbage Containerisation Service - Size of Containers Gathering Information Graffiti Management Policy Graffiti Reward Policy Hire Boat Operations - Beaches and Reserves Hoardings - Placing Of Hoardings at Construction or Demolition Sites Honorary Rangers Independent Assessment Panel Insurance - Premsure - Elected Representatives NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 623 Late Night Venues 2005 – Development Control Plan Leases - Council Property - Maintenance of by Lessee/Licensee Leases - Council Property - Payment of Rates & Charges by Lessee Library -Borrowers Policy Library - Commercial Sponsorship of Library Activities Library - Statement on Freedom of Collection, Access, Use and Librarian’s Role Library - Local History Manly After Midnight Policy Manly Art Gallery & Museum - Acquisitions and Exhibitions Policy Manly Art Gallery & Museum - Free Admission for Children on Organised Tours Manly Art Gallery & Museum - Collection on Local History Manly Art Gallery & Museum - Presentation of Paintings Purchased from Funds Raised by Former Ladies Auxiliary Manly Art Gallery & Museum - Support for Local Artists Manly Art Gallery & Museum - Waiving of Fees Manly Code of Respect Mayor and Councillor’s Remuneration Fees MIAP Protocol for Councillors Neighbourhood Watch and Safety House Scheme Noise Complaints - Dogs Noise Complaints - General Notification to Precincts, Codes of Conduct and Meeting Practice, via Council News - Manly Daily for submissions in accordance with The Act and Council’s policies Nuclear Weapons - Abolition and World Peace Open File Policy (see Access to Information) Overgrowth of Vegetation Outdoor Dining Areas Pamphlets & Leaflets - Distribution on Public Roads and in Shopping Centres Parking - Policy - Manly Central Business District Parking – Issuing of Designated Parking Permits Parking – Provision for Designated Parking Spaces for Armoured Vehicles Parking Permits – Manly Life Saving Club Inc/ Manly Community Centre Parks and Reserves - Use of by Junior Sports Payment of Expense & Provisions of Facilities to Mayor & Councillors Poll of Electors to be Held in Conjunction with Ordinary and Extraordinary Elections of Council Precinct Community Forums previously known as Precinct Committees Pricing Policy Goods & Services Printing and Stationery - Use of Recycled Paper Property Acquisition Reserve Fund Prosecutions - Withdrawal of Public Liability Insurance Public Sculpture Policy Purchasing & Tendering Policy Rainwater Tanks Rates - Pensioners - Accrual of Rates & Charges & Writing Off Interest Reconciliation between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians Records Management Policy Recycling - Events and Promotions Reserves - Exclusive Use for Private Functions NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 624 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Reserves - Outdoor Furniture – Dedication Revenue Policy Road Reserves - Outdoor Eating Areas - Licensing of Road Reserve - Lease for Parking as a Development Application Condition Road Reserve Leases - Adjacent and Conjoining Parent Lot Road Reserves - Driveways Road Reserve Nature Strips Road Reserve Leases/Consents - Formula for Determination of Annual Rental/Occupation Payment (the “Fee”) Seawalls - Construction and Replacement Section 94 Contributions Senior Citizens’ Centre Shopping Trolleys - Impoundment Signs - Council Projects - Displaying of Signs - Direction Signs - A-Frame Signs and Merchandise Offered for Sale Signs - Public Telephones Sister Cities - Policy on Visits to Council by Overseas Tourists Siting of Microwave Base Stations Manly Skateboards & Bicycles on The Corso - Control of Skateboards, Bicycles and Rollerskates on The Ocean Beach Walkway Smoke Free Zones in Manly Smoking - Council Owned Buildings Solar Hot Water Installations (Development Applications) Special Events (Road Closures) Traffic and Transport Management Plan Sponsorship - Council Activities and Events Sport and Recreation Facilities in Manly - Guiding Principles Stalls - Constituent Interviewing by Local Members Stormwater Control Strata Subdivisions - New and Old Buildings - Car Parking Strata Subdivisions - Old Buildings Sustainable Investment Policy Swimming Centre, Manly - Complimentary Season Passes to Elite Athletes Swimming Pools - Fencing of Swimming Pools (Private) – Leaking Sydney Water Telecommunications and Radio Communications Development Control Plan Telecommunications and Radio Communications Providers for Infrastructure - Applications Tenders - Lobbying of Councillors The Corso Development Control Plan Tourism Policy Trading Activities - Hawking & Vending on Public Reserves, Roads & Public Places Tree Preservation Order Trees - Lopping for Electricity Transmission Lines Trees - Lopping for Views Trees - Removal of “Ficus” Varieties Trees - Ringbarking, Poisoning, Root Damage Trees - Significant Tree Policy Triple Bottom Line Reporting NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 625 Unemployment Relief Schemes Vehicular Crossing and Layback Openings Vehicle Crossing Construction - Colour of Concrete Vehicle Crossings - Maintenance of Unpaved Crossings Vehicle Crossings/Driveways - Non Standard Vehicle Crossings - Payment for Pavement of Road Shoulders Vehicle Crossings to Private Property – Temporary Construction in Asphalt - Payment by Owners Vehicle Crossings - Use of Uni-Pave Concrete Blocks Warringah Freeway and Public Transport - Manly Warringah Waste Minimisation - Functions and Events in Manly Water Courses - Piping of Wentworth Street Redevelopment - Access to Corso Properties SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Refer attached copy. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Enquiries may be directed to the Access to Information Officer by telephone (02) 9976 1500 between the hours of 8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday or in writing to: The General Manager Attention: Access to Information Officer Manly Council PO Box 82 MANLY NSW 1655 Email: [email protected] Web: www.manly.nsw.gov.au NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 626 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the MID-WESTERN REGIONAL COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Code of Practice – 355 Committees Terms of Reference – 355 Committees EEO Management Plan Acceptable use of IT Services Access to Information Access to Properties Advice to Residents on Road Works Asset Management Bitumen Sealing of Gravel Roads Borrowings Bus Shelters Bushfire Prevention Caravans, mobile homes & temporary structures on private land Categorisation of land as Farmland for Rating Purposes Categorisation of land as Residential for Rating Purposes Cemeteries Ceramic Art Collection Child Care Policies Community Transport Policies Complaints Compliance Conflicts of Interest Construction of New Footpaths Credit Debt Recovery Disposal of Assets Editorial Policy Election of Mayor Equal Employment Opportunity and Workforce Diversity Family Day Care Policies Financial Assistance Financial Reserves Fleet Policy Footpath Surfacing Fraud Control Gifts and Benefits Grazing of Stock on Roads Grids and Gates Gutter Bridges Hardship Provision Home Modification and Maintenance Policies Host Family Respite Care Policies NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 627 Internal Reporting (Protected Disclosures Act 1994) Investments Kerbing and Guttering and Footpath Charges Key and Alarm Access Local Preference Meals on Wheels Policies Media Policy OHS Policy Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Pensioner Concessions Permanent Road Closures Prevention of Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying Privacy Management Plan Private Works Problematic Complainants Procurement Protective Fencing and Overhead Protective Structures Public Seating on Footpaths Records Management Regulatory and Warning Signage Risk Management Road Classifications and Standards Road Encroachments on Private Land Road Reserve Leasing Royalties Payable on Gravel Sign Inspection and Replacement Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Sponsorship Acknowledgement Statement of Business Ethics Street Trees Temporary Road Closures Tourism Attraction Directional Signage Tree Removal and Pruning Un-maintained and Unformed Roads Usage of Sporting Facilities Water Pipes Across and Along Roads SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs is that dated June, 2010. Copies may be obtained at no cost by contacting the Council’s Manager Governance. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Enquiries concerning the Council’s Statement of Affairs, Summary of Affairs, the inspection and purchase of policy documents and making a Freedom of Information application should be made during office hours, Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm to:Mr Ian Roberts Manager Governance Mid-Western Regional Council P O Box 156 MUDGEE NSW 2850 Telephone: (02) 6378 2850 Facsimile: (02) 6378 2815 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 628 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the MOSMAN MUNICIPAL COUNCIL (FOI Agency No. 2176) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS 1.1The following documents are available for inspection by members of the public free of charge during ordinary office hours, i.e. Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm. Selected documents are also available on Council’s web site at www.mosman.nsw.gov.au: Policies • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Access to Information Policy Applications Processing Art Gallery - Acquisitions Policy Art Gallery - Education/Public Programs Policy Art Gallery - Exhibition Policy Asset Management Policy Asset Management Strategy Audit Charter Audit Committee Charter Balmoral Beach - Product Promotion on Council Land Bushcare Policy Certificate Processing Code of Conduct Code of Conduct for Members of Community Groups Code of Conduct for Volunteers Code of Meeting Practice Community Engagement Strategy Community Groups Code of Conduct Complaints Handling Policy Conducting Charitable Collections, Sale of Raffle Tickets, Busking, Canvassing, Promotions and Conducting Protests on Council Land Confined Spaces Policy Corporate Sponsorship Policy Council Community Transport Buses - Non HACC usage Council Meeting - Service of Alcohol Customer Response Policy Debt Recovery Policy Delegations Manual Eggs Policy Enforcement Policy Environmental Sustainability Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Fees - Protection of the Environment Operations Act Financial Assistance Policy Food Safety Compliance and Enforcement Policy Footpath Occupations Foreshore Parking Sticker Policy Gathering Information Graffiti Policy Guarantee of Service Hazardous Substances Policy HIV and Hepatitis B Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • Illegal Tree Poisoning - Shrouding • Internet and Email Use Policy • Investment Policy • Lease and Sale of Council Owned Land • Light Traffic Thoroughfares Policy • Local Approvals - Appeals to Land and Environment Court • Management of Aggressive Native Birds • Management of Waste in Public Places • Manual Handling Policy • Memorial Trees/Seats - Donation of • Mosman Council Policy Register • Mosman Village Markets Policy • Mosman Village Markets Wet Weather Arrangements • No Stopping Restriction at Intersections • Parks and Garden Policy • Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor and Councillors • Personal Trainers - Licencing • Pesticide Use Notification Plan • Poultry - keeping of • Pricing Policy (Schedule of Fees and Charges) • Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 - Privacy Management Plan • Procurement Policy • Protected Disclosure Act, 1994 - Internal Reporting System • Protocol for Provision of information to and Interaction between Councillors and Staff • Protocol Guidelines for the Flying of Flags • Pruning of Trees on Public Land • Public Art Policy • Records and Information Management • Rehabilitation Policy • Resident Parking Scheme • Risk Management Action Plan • Risk Management Policy • School Activities on Reserves • Significant Rock Faces and Retaining Walls • Signs as Remote Supervision • Smoking in Public Places - Management of • Special Event Management - Policy Statement and Operations Manual • Sporting Fields - Use and Maintenance of • Statement of Business Ethics • Statement of Values • Stormwater Management in Mosman • Street Parties • Street Verge/Nature Strip Maintenance Policy • Temporary Access to Private Property Across Council Reserves • Tertiary Study Assistance Program • Trees - Removal from Public Land • Universal Declaration of Human Rights • Universal Declaration of Human Rights Policy • Urban Forest Policy • Workplace Grievance - Policy and Procedures on Handling • Workplace Harassment Policy Local Environment Plan • Mosman Local Environmental Plan 1998 • Map - Bushfire Prone Lands • Map - Foreshore Protection and Acid Sulfate Soils • Map - Heritage Conservation • Map - Wetlands • Map - Zoning Development Control Plans • Exempt and Complying Development Control Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 629 630 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Mosman Business Centres Development Control Plan (BCDCP) • Notifications Development Control Plan • Queenwood Sites Development Control Plan • Residential Development Control Plan (RDCP) • Transport Development Control Plan • Warringah Bowling Club Child Care Centre Development Control Plan • 2 Illawarra Street Development Control Plan • 647-653 Military Road Development Control Plan Section 94 Contributions • Section 94 - S.94 Contributions Plan • Section 94A - S.94A Contributions Plan • S.94A Cost Summary Report Plans of Management • Balmoral Reserves Plan of Management • Bathers’ Pavilion Plan of Management • Clifton Gardens Management Framework • Environmental Plan of Management • Mosman Park Plan of Management • Natural Areas (Bushland) Plan of Management • Parks Plan of Management • Rawson Park Plan of Management Heritage Brochures/Studies • A Guide to Traditional Fence Styles in Mosman • Aboriginal Heritage Study of the Mosman Local Government • Belmont and Cabramatta Roads - Conservation Area Study • Belmont and Cabramatta Roads - Ranking Map • Boronia and Surrounds, Mosman. Conservation Management Plan - Volume 1: Historical Analysis • Boronia and Surrounds, Mosman. Conservation Management Plan - Volume 2: Historical Analysis • Boronia and Surrounds, Mosman. Conservation Management Plan - Volume 3: Historical Analysis • Conservation and Architectural Guidelines for Residential Properties • Design in Context: Guidelines for Infill Development in the Historic Environment • Fact Sheet - Mosman Heritage: Carports and Garages • Fact Sheet - Mosman Heritage: Dwelling House Additions • Fact Sheet - Mosman Heritage: Front Fences • Fact Sheet - Mosman Heritage: Painting • Fences and Folly Features Report - Part 1 • Fences and Folly Features Report - Part 2 • Glover Street - Conservation Area Study • Military Road Photographic Survey - May/June 2006 • Mosman’s Architectural Heritage - by Robert Staas • Mosman’s Local Heritage Assistance Fund brochure • Mosman Heritage Review 2007 • Mosman: History of its Harbour • Public Domain Improvement Program for Spit and Mosman Junction Shopping Centres Maps - Conservation Areas • Bradleys Head Road Conservation Area • Holt Estate Conservation Area • Keston Avenue conservation Area • Killarney Estate Conservation Area • Lang Street conservation Area • Military Road Conservation Area • Orlando Conservation Area • Raglan Street Conservation Area • Shadforth Street Conservation Area • The Crescent Conservation Area • Upper Avenue Road Conservation Area Reports • Annual Report NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 631 • Annual Financial Reports • Auditors’ Report • State of the Environment Report Plans • • • • • • • • • • • • • Asbestos Management Plan (Council property and premises) Cultural Plan EEO Management Plan Environmental Management Plan Environmental Planning Instruments, development control plans made under Section 74C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 applying to land within the Council’s area Governance Plan Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Local Solutions to Local Crime and Safety Issues, a Collaborative Management Plan with Harbourside Local Area Command Management Plan, MOSPLAN (comprising strategic, delivery and operational plans and incorporating Budget and Pricing Policy) Plans of Land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by Council Plans of Management for Community Land Social/Community Plan Sustainable Purchasing Action Plan Registers • Council’s Land Register • Records of Building Certificates • Contracts Register • Register of Delegations • Register of Investments • Register of Planning Decisions • Returns as to candidates’ campaign donations • Returns of the interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates Other • Agendas and business papers for Council and Committee Meetings (but not including until the relevant date determined under Section 10E of the Local Government Act, 1993, business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) • Any Codes referred to in the Local Government Act • Applications under Part 1 of Chapter 7 (Local Government Act) for approval to erect a building, and associated documents • Community Engagement Strategy • Community Environmental Contract (CEC) Report • Development Applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979) and associated documents • Guarantee of Service • How to Set Up a Childcare Centre in Mosman • Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land • Statement of Affairs, the Summary of Affairs and the Register of Policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act, 1989 • Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings, but restricted until the relevant date determined under Section 10E of the Local Government Act, 1993 (in the case of any part of a meeting that is closed to the public) to the recommendations of the meeting • Management of Waste in Public Spaces – Local Approvals Policy • Management of Stormwater in Mosman • Mosman and Spit Junctions Parking Study 2008 • Register of business papers and minutes referred to in Section 10E(6) • SEPP 1 Register (State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 – Development Standards) • Statement of Business Ethics Council has copies of these documents available for taking away either free of charge or on payment of charges prescribed in Council’s Pricing Policy. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 632 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 The following databases are also available on Council’s website: • Community Information directory provides information on all organisations in the Mosman local government area and beyond. • Community Portrait of Mosman compared with Sydney (based on 2001 Census) 1.2 Documents produced by Council and available for sale: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Local Environmental Plans Development Control Plans State of the Environment Report Organisations Manual Management Plan (MOSPLAN) Stormwater Pollution Control Code Contract Tender Documents Special Event Management Policy Statement/Operations Manual Building returns Building Service Corporation (Contracts) Bathers’ Pavilion and its surrounds Plan of Management Mosman Plan of Management for Parks Mosman Plan of Management for Natural Bushland Plan of Management for Balmoral Reserves Public Domain Improvement Program for Spit and Mosman Junction Shopping Centres Rawson Park and Surrounds Plan of Management Recreational Needs Assessment Study 2000 (Suter & Assoc) Mosman Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2006 Mosman Section 94A Development Contributions Plan 2006 Section 94 Contributions Plan Open Space Public Register under Provisions of Environmental Operations Act (1997) Stormwater Pollution Control Code Comprehensive Origin and Destination Survey (ERM 2000) Belmont and Cabramatta Roads Conservation Area Study Clifton Gardens Plan of Management Conservation & Architectural Guidelines Glover Street Heritage Assessment Mosman’s Architectural Heritage Mosman Park Plan of Management (draft) SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent Statement of Affairs was published as at 30 June 2009. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries regarding Freedom of Information matters or access to documents may be directed to Mr Max Glyde, Director Corporate Services who has been appointed as Council’s Public Officer as follows: Mr Max Glyde Public Officer Mosman Municipal Council PO Box 211 SPIT JUNCTION 2088 Telephone: 9978 4000 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the NARRABRI SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Community Facilities Asbestos waste disposal Maintenance of nature strips in urban areas Narrabri Lawn Cemetery - Floral & Other Tributes Public Space Tree Policy Design Services Alcohol Free Public Spaces Optic Fibre Installation on Council Land Controlled works on a floodplain Naming Public Assets Economic Development New England North West Film Policy Planning & Development Development Control Plan - Exempt & Complying Development Development Control Plan - Landfill Development Development Control Plan - Medium Density Development Development Control Plan - Notification Policy Development Control Plan - Outdoor Advertising Development Control Plan - Parking Code Development Control Plan - Subdivision Code Development Control Plan - Transportable Homes Policy Domestic Animal Policy Enforcement Policy Legal Opinion - Planning Matters Liquid Trade Waste Local Approvals Policy Provision of Rainwater Storage Tanks Policy Temporary on-site residential accommodation (rural zones) policy Township Amenity and Public Safety Policy Finance Assistance with Water Rates due to Medical Conditions Policy Contributions & Donations Policy Debt Recovery Policy Financial Hardship Policy Investment Policy Pension Concession Policy Purchasing Policy Revenue Policy - Water & Sewer Water Flow Restriction Policy Governance Access to information and interaction between Councillors and Staff Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Council Committee Structure Councillor attendance at Shires Association of NSW Annual Conference Deputations to Council NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 633 634 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Gifts & Benefits Policy Internal Reporting Policy Keeping and Affixing of Council Seal Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for the Mayor and Councillors Policy on Policy Making Privacy Management Plan Reports from individual Councillors who are appointed as delegates to external conferences, seminars, and similar functions Use of Council Facilities by Elected Politicians Human Resources Area Zone Annual Leave Policy Assessment Policy Assessment Progression Policy Defence Force Leave Policy Disciplinary and Termination Policy Drug and Alcohol Policy EAP Management Policy EEO Policy Emergencies Policy Grievance Procedures Policy Housing Rental Policy Injury Management Policy Interview Expenses Policy Motor Vehicle Policy Occupational Health and Safety Policy OHS Consultation Statement Policy Performance Appraisal Policy Personal Study Provisions Policy Pre Employment Medical Exam Policy Removal Expenses Policy Rostered Day Off Policy Sexual Harassment Policy Smoke-free Workplace Policy Special Christmas Leave Policy Staff Leave to attend Civil Emergencies Policy Staff Uniform Policy Sun Protection Policy Information Technology Property Addressing Policy Road Services Concrete Footpath Cost Recovery for Commercial Premises Public Gates & Grids on Public Roads Rural Property Access Policy Water Services Building Over Council’s Underground Services Policy Laundry Stained By Rust In The Town Water Supply Policy Saleyard “Passed In” Fees Policy Sewer Junction Connection Policy Water Service Connection Policy Undetected Water Leak Policy Water Meter Policy OTHER DOCUMENTATION Staff Delegations of Authority Narrabri Aerodrome Procedures Manual Narrabri Aerodrome Emergency Procedures NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 635 Local Environmental Planning Instruments Narrabri LEP No. 2 (as amended) Narrabri LEP No. 5 (as amended) Narrabri LEP (as amended) Section 94 Contributions Plan Section 64 Plan State of the Environment Report Narrabri Shire Council Local Displan SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Narrabri Shire Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs was adopted by Council 16th June, 2009. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries concerning the inspecting and purchasing of Council’s policy documents and statements of affairs may be made with Council’s Public Officer. Arrangements to inspect or purchase policy documents may be made by contacting the following officer between 8.35am to 5.00pm on week days: Mr Glen Warren Director Corporate Services Narrabri Shire Council 46-48 Maitland Street PO Box 261 NARRABRI NSW 2390 PHIL MARSHALL, General Manager Administration Office 46-48 Maitland Street NARRABRI NSW 2390 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 636 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the NARRANDERA SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Access to Communication Facilities Access to Council Documents Advertising Aerodrome Annual and Community Reports Asset Management Australian Citizenship Building Control Building over Sewers Bus Shelters Business Ethics Busking Cemeteries Child Protection Civic Receptions Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Communications and Media Complaints Management Councillor Training and Development Councillors access to information and staff policy Credit Card Customer Service Charter Disposal of Obsolete Plant, Equipment and Materials Donations Footpath and Cycle Ways Garbage Services Gathering Information Gifts Benefits and Hospitality Health and Welfare House Numbering Investment Policy Land Acquisition and Residential Subdivision Land Leases Library Narrandera Water Supply Noxious Weeds Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Plant and Equipment Use by Community Groups Plant and Vehicle Management Plant Hire and Private Works NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 637 Policy Making Procurement Protected Disclosures Risk Management Road Opening Roads and Streets Sale of Industrial Land Sewerage Shire Recognition Sister City Sport and Recreation Stores and Materials Street Stalls and Raffles Television and Film Production Shoots Trees Use of Council Seal Use of Footpath by Commercial Premises Verbal Advice Volunteering Web Site SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS A copy of Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs (as at June 2010) can be obtained from Council’s Freedom of Information Officer, at the address shown below. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Applications and/or enquiries regarding Freedom of Information should be directed to: The Freedom of Information Officer Narrandera Shire Council 141 East Street Narrandera 2700 Email [email protected] Telephone 02 6959 5510 Facsimile 02 6959 1884 Hours 8.15am to 4.30pm Website www.narrandera.nsw.gov.au NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 638 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2010 SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Aboriginal Employment Strategy Access Policy Achievement Award Adamstown Park/Myers Park Plan of Management Affordable Housing Strategy Alcohol free zones Policy Annual Leave Policy Back Packer Tourism Strategy for the City of Newcastle Beach Asset Framework Bed and Breakfast Action Plan Policy Beresfield Golf Course Plan of Management Bereavement Leave (Non Award) Policy Bushlands Plan of Management Car Parking Policy for Newcastle (NEALA) Child Protection Policy City Centre LEP City Wide Maintenance Policy Civic and Cultural Precinct Statements of Strategic Intent & Masterplan Coal River Precinct Conservation and Cultural Tourism Management Plan Coastline Hazard Study Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Commitment by Newcastle City Council to the young people of the City Communications & Consultation Framework Community Assistance Program Guidelines Community Development Policy Community Grants & Sponsorship Guidelines Community Land - Plans of Management Community Plan Community Safety Policy Companion Animal Management Plan Complaints Handling Complying Development Guidelines Confidentiality Policy Conservation of Newcastle’s Biodiversity Constitution - S355 Committee for Management of Parks Constitutions – Strategic Advisory Committees: Asset Advisory Committee Constitution NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Community and Culture Advisory Committee Constitution Environmental Advisory Committee Constitution Economic Development and Revitalisation Advisory Committee Constitution Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee Constitution Recreation Advisory Committee Constitution Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Constitution Youth Council Constitution Transport Advisory Committee Constitution Urban Planning and Design Advisory Committee Constitution Convict lumberyard, Stationmaster’s residence and Paymaster’s office conservation Policy Corporate Sponsorship of Council Activities Policy Council Funding of Community Activities Crime Prevention Plan for City Centre and Inner City Crime Prevention Plan No.2 - Whole of City Crime Prevention Plan 3 - Mayfield Cultural Framework Current Status of Business Plans Customer Service Policy Debt Management Policy Debt Management Procedures Defence Service Leave Policy Development Application Guide Disability Action Plan Dispute Resolution Policy Ecologically Sustainable Development Procurement Policy Economic Development Strategy for the City of Newcastle Employee Education Assistance Scheme Employee Assistance Program Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Equitable Pricing Policy Ethnic Affairs Policy Ethnic Affairs Priorities Statement Exempt Development Guidelines Flags flying - City Hall Flexible Work Arrangement Foreshore Usage Policy Framework for a Decade of Education for Sustainable Development General Community Use Land Plan of Management Glendore Community Facility Plan of Management Guidelines for the selection of road name Guidelines for Transport stops, shelters and seating Greenhouse Action in Newcastle (GAIN) Plan Heritage Management Plan - Fort Scratchley Heritage Places - Strategic Plan and Plan of Management House Numbering Policy Hunter Estuary Management Plan and Study Hunter Estuary Processes Study Information Communications Technology Strategy Plan Interaction Between Councillors and Staff Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 639 640 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Interview Expenses Policy Investment of temporary surplus funds policy Investment Strategy Jesmond Park, Jesmond Bushland Plan of Management Job Evaluation Policy Jury Service Leave Policy Landscape Structure Plan Lanes, Roads and Footway Ownership Policy Learning and Development Policy Leaseback Vehicle Policy Library Business Plan Actions Library Collection Development Policy Library Customer Service Charter Loan Borrowing Policy Loan Borrowing Strategy Long Service Leave Policy Lord Mayoral Grant Policy Management Plan Media Policy Medical Examination during Employment Policy Motorcycle Parking Guidelines Naming of parks and reserves National Park Plan of Management Neighbourhood Parks Plan of Management Newcastle - Lake Macquarie Bike Plan Newcastle Airshed Management Action Plan Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Open Space and Recreation Study Newcastle Biodiversity Policy and Strategy Newcastle City Centre Plan Civic Improvement Plan Newcastle Coastline Management Study and Plan Newcastle Development Control Plan Newcastle East Heritage Tourism Plan Newcastle Energy Water Savings Audit Plan (NEWSAP) Newcastle Environmental Management Plan Newcastle Flood Policy Parts A (Principles) & B (Atlas) Newcastle Green Corridor Plan and Landscape Precinct Plan Newcastle Green Spaces Strategy Newcastle Local Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) Newcastle Local Environmental Plan Newcastle Mainstreets Program Operating Guidelines Newcastle Recreation Plan Newcastle Region Art Gallery Acquisitions Policy Newcastle Region Art Gallery Public Art Policy Newcastle Regional Museum Collection Policy Newcastle Regional Museum Education Policy Newcastle Stormwater Management Plan Newcastle Tourism: Tourism Development Plan Newcastle Urban Forest Policy Newcastle Urban Strategy and Background Report NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Nineteen (19) Day Month Policy Occupational Health and Safety Training and Induction Policy Opening of Public Roadways and Footways - Instruction Circular Overseas Travel Policy Parental Leave with Pay Policy Park Bookings Policy Park Memorials Policy Parking permits – residential Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Lord Mayor and Councillors Payment of Untaken Sick Leave on Termination Policy Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan Pesticide Use Notification Plan Playgrounds Plan of Management Policy and Background Statement on Newcastle Mainstreets Program Position Statement on Graffitti Position Statement on Illicit Drugs Position Statement on Public Space Pre-employment Medical Examination Policy Priority System for assess Traffic Calming / LATM (major projects) Priority System for assessing Pedestrian Facilities (major projects) Procurement Policy Professional Association Membership Fees Policy Public Art and Placemaking Policy Public Land Re-Classification Policy Public Voice Policy Recognition of Cultural Days Policy Records Management Policy Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses Policy Recruitment and Dismissal Process for Senior Staff Policy Restricted Assets – Reserves Management Policy Road Safety Strategic Plan Salary Policy Salary Packaging Policy Secondary Employment Policy Section 94 Contributions Plan No. 1 Section 94 Contributions Plan No. 4 Section 94A Contributions Plan Senior Citizens Centres Policy Senior Novocastrian Policy Service Award Policy Shoptop housing kit Signage Policy for Beaches, Pools, Parks and Reserves Skateboard Review Social Impact Assessment Policy Special Leave Policy Sports and Recreation Loans Policy - Parks & Recreation Sports Policy Sportslands Plan of Management Statement of Business Ethics Statements of Service Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 641 642 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Steel River Strategic Impact Assessment Study Stockton Coastal Processes Study Street Lighting Interim Policy Subdivision Code Subsidy Program Guidelines Sustainable Urban Water Policy for Newcastle Tarro Recreation Area Plan of Management Termite Management - Position Statement The Foreshore Plan of Management Traffic Studies: Adamstown Traffic Study Broadmeadow Traffic & Parking Study - Final Report Cooks Hill Traffic Management Scheme - Stage 2 Final Report Hamilton Parking Study Mayfield Local Area Traffic Scheme - supporting documents Mayfield Traffic and Environmental Strategy Vol. 1 & 2 Merewether Traffic Study New Lambton Major Traffic Routes Study Newcastle East Traffic Study Newcastle Hill Traffic Study Tighes Hill, Wickham, Islington, Maryville Traffic Management Scheme Stage 2 Waratah/Georgetown Traffic Study Union Conference and Training leave April 2002 Union Delegates, Workplace Representatives & Employee Representatives Rights & Obligations Unreasonable Customer Conduct Urban Water Cycle Policy Volunteer Emergency Service Leave Policy Voluntary Planning Agreements Policy Wallsend Brickworks Park Plan of Management Waste containers on public roads Policy Waste Education Strategy Work Experience Policy Working Party Operating Procedures SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s Statement of Affairs dated June 2010 is available for inspection at the below address. SECTION 3 – INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS The documents may be inspected during normal business hours at: City Administration Centre 282 King Street Newcastle Telephone: (02) 4974 2000 Fax: (02) 4974 2222 Enquiries concerning the documents should be addressed to: Public Officer City of Newcastle PO Box 489 Newcastle NSW 2300 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the North Sydney Council Section 1 – Policies Corporate Services • Access to Council Documents • Booking of Sporting Facilities • Charitable Collections • Code of Conduct for Contractors, their Staff and Business Associates • Code of Conduct for Councillors and Staff • Code of Conduct for Precinct Office Bearers and Members • Code of Conduct for Volunteers and Community Representatives on Council Committees • Code of Meeting Principles and Practices • Community Engagement • Complaints Handling Policy • Conduct Committee Procedures • Conduct Committee Charter • Corporate Sponsorship • Councillor Access to Information and Staff • Customer Service • Exclusions • Freedom of Information • Internal Reporting (Whistleblowers) • Lobbying • Mayor and Councillor Facilities and Benefits • Media Liaison • Mediation • Open Government • Organisational Sustainability • Parking Management and Enforcement • Precincts • Use of Council Seal • Use of Free Range Eggs Finance and Information Management • Collection and Recording of Information • Collection and Recording of Information Guidelines • Divisional Policy Statements • Fraud Prevention • Fraud Prevention Guidelines • Green Purchasing • House Numbering • Investment • Personal Treatment Entitlement Card Holder • Procurement • Procurement Guidelines • Section 601 (Hardship) • Signs as Remote Supervision • Signs as Remote Supervision Guidelines • Voluntary Rebates to Pensioners for Rates and Charges NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 643 644 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Planning and Development Services • Compliance and Enforcement • Urban Design Panel Community and Library Services • Arts Acquisition • Artists’ Studio • Busking • Child Protection • Community Centres, Cultural and Recreational Facilities • Community Information • Disability Discrimination • Divisional Policy • Donations • Examination Supervision • Library Collection Development • Library Exclusion • North Sydney Arts • Public Art • Tutoring in the Library • Vacation Care Inclusion/Exclusion • Writers at Stanton Engineering and Property Services • Car Share • Charitable Recycling Bins • Electricity Works on Footpaths • Filming • Granting of Rights of Way over Drainage Reserves and Community Land • Management of Council Land and Facilities • Public Telephones on Footpaths • Resident Parking Permit • Street Lighting Improvement Requests • Use of the Footpath for Outdoor Dining or Displaying of Goods Open Space and Environmental Services • Circus • Keeping of Roosters • Overhanging Branches • Public Bin Minimisation • Tree Vandalism • Waste Wise Public Events Staff Policies • Achievement Awards Scheme • Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace • Attendance and Absenteeism • Bereavement Leave • Bullying and Harassment • Child Protection • Child Protection Employment Screening • Concessional Leave • Confidentiality of Employee Information • Council Fleet Vehicle • Counselling and Disciplining • Defence Forces Reserve Leave • Dismissal Guidelines • Driver Incentive Bonus • Drivers Involved in Accidents • Education Assistance • Employee Assistance Program NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 645 Employee Identification: Name Badge Employee Identification: Photo ID Card Equal Employment Opportunity Equipment Allocation First Aid Flexi-Time Grievance Procedures Health Assessment Health Matters HIV/Aids Anti-Discrimination Home-Based Work Industrial Agreements: Indoor and Outdoor Staff Injury Incident Management Procedures Injury Management Policy Job Share Leaseback Vehicles Leave Without Pay Long Service Recognition Manual Handling Occupational Health and Safety Parental Leave Performance Planning Assessment Appeals Process Personal Protective Equipment Purchasing Card Policy Recruitment and Selection Recruitment and Selection Procedures Redeployment Redundancy Replacement of Stolen and Lost Property Resignation Return to Work Salary Sacrifice Salary System Sick Leave – Payment on Termination Smoking in the Workplace Telephone and Voicemail Traffic Regulations – Council Vehicles Training and Development Travel Assistance Unattended Children Voluntary Bush Fire Fighting Web Access and Email Policy Whistleblowers Policy For further information contact the Public Officer. Copies of Council’s policies are available from: The Public Officer North Sydney Council 200 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Telephone: (02) 9936 8114 or can be viewed at www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au Section 2 – Statement of Affairs North Sydney Council’s Statement of Affairs document describes the organisation of Council’s activities as they relate to public access to information and opportunities for involvement in local government. The Statement NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 646 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 of Affairs is published annually, in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1989 and the Local Government Act 1993. Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs (June 2010 is available to the public free of charge from the Public Officer, Council’s Customer Service Centre or on the North Sydney Council website. Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Members of the public seeking access to North Sydney Council’s policy documents are invited to visit Council’s website at www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au, telephone Council on 9936 8100 or visit Council’s Customer Service Centre. Visit us at: North Sydney Council 200 Miller Street North Sydney NSW 2060 Write to us at: The Public Officer PO Box 12 North Sydney NSW 2059 Telephone us on: (02) 9936 8100 Email us at: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 647 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the ORANGE CITY COUNCIL (FOI Agency number 2192) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (available for public inspection) Aboriginal Employment in Orange City Council Access for People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds Access for People with Disabilities Access to Council’s Children’s Services for Children with a Disability Access to Information held by Council Accrued Leave Affordable Housing Strategy Ageing and Disability Funding Ageing and Disabilities Services - Development and Provision Ageing and Disability Services - Home and Community Care Service Standards Ageing and Disability Services – Supported Accommodation/Services for People with a Agreement for the Testing Treatment and Disposal of Contaminated Material Annual Leave Aquatic Centre – Admission Charges Aquatic Centre – Discipline Asset Management Banners in the Central Business District Bin Exchange Building Over and/or Adjacent to Sewers Carers Leave Carers/Parental Leave – Birth of a Child Casual Employment Certificates of Service and References Chemical Safety Child Protection – Overview Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) – Application in Public Spaces Clothing Recycling Bins in Public Places Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Collection of Missed Waste & Recycling Services Community Consultation Community Communication Strategies for Development Proposals Community Services - Planning and Development Competitive Neutrality Complaints Construction Sites - Time of Work Construction Zones & Use of Public Parking Spaces Contaminated Lands Control of Rear Boundary Fencing Along Main or Arterial Roads NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 Disability 648 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Council’s Pricing Policy Councillors Access to Information and their Interaction with Staff Councillors - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Credit Card Facilities Critical Incident Customer Response Customer Service Guarantee Debt Collection – User Pays Water Debt Recovery Declaration of Planning and Development Assessment Procedures and Protocols Design, Construction and Fitout of Food Premises Desktop Computer Development Activity - Public Notice Development Control Plan and Codes within the Development and Technical Services Divisions Digital Audio Players and Portable Multimedia Players Disciplinary Policy Disposal of Miscellaneous Property Donations & Grants Driveways – Alterations and Maintenance Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Employee Functional and Medial Reviews Equal Employment Opportunity Eye Protection Fixed Term Employment Flexible Working Arrangements Footpath Maintenance Formal Council Communications Fraud and Corruption Prevention Gallery - Acquisitions Gallery - Art Rental Scheme Gallery - Complaints about Artworks Gallery - Charging for Exhibitions Gallery – Exhibitions Regional Gallery - Public Art Gallery - Usage for Commercial Project Ventures Gifts, Bribes and Benefits Graffiti Reward Scheme Grievance Harassment Prevention Hearing Protection Hiring of Civic Precinct Facilities and Equipment HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Infection Control Internal Audit Activity Charter Internet, Intranet and Email Investment of Council Funds Itinerant Traders Kerb and Gutter Charges to Adjoining Owners Land Sales NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Leave for Civic Emergencies Leave Without Pay Liquid Trade Waste Local Approvals Long Service Leave Lost Property Lucknow and Spring Hill - Connections to Sewerage System from Outside Village Boundary Manual Handling Military Leave Mobile Phones Naming of Roads Neighbourhood Street Parties Notebook, Handheld Computer and Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Noxious Weeds Open Forum Orange Botanic Gardens - Exclusive Use Orange Botanic Gardens Volunteer Workers Orange City Library – Community Use Orange Waste and Resource Management Strategy 2007/2047 Outdoor Eating Areas Parental Leave Parking - Off Street Provisions Part-Time Employment Payment of Employees Photographic Recording of Heritage Items Political Donations and Gifts Privacy Management Plan Private Work Orders Private Works on Roadways Protected Disclosures and Internal Reporting Procedure Provision of Children’s Services Purchasing Rainwater Tank Rebate Recording of Personnel Information Records Management for Councillors Recruitment and Selection Reflectorised Street Numbering Rehabilitation Removable Storage Device Access Remuneration Request for No Parking Pavement Markings Risk Management & Insurance Risk Management Plan Roads and Traffic Authority - Regional Development Committee RTA Drives Database Access Safety Safety Helmet Salary System Sale of Council Property and Car Parking NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 649 650 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Secondary Employment Sediment and Erosion Control Shopping Trolleys and Articles Abandoned Sick Leave Signs – Information and Directional Signs as Remote Supervision – Parks Recreation Areas and Sports Grounds Smoking - Prohibition in Workplace and Hired Venues Sponsorships with Economic Development Justification Storage and Use of Firearms Sun and Heat Protection Surfacing of Road Verges and Footpaths by Residents Temporary Employment Theatre Objectives Theatre Technical Services Training, Education and Development Trees & Tree Roots Trees – Planting in Parks, Streets and in Rural Areas Use of Electronic Signatures Use of Orange City Council Logo Use of Orange City Council website Volunteer Worker Policy Water Backflow Prevention Devices Water Carting Water Meter Accuracy Testing and Replacement Water Meter Boxes – Ownership and Responsibility Water Service and Charging – Kidney Dialysis Water Service Installations Whiteway Lighting Work Experience Youth Services – Child Protection Youth Services – Child Protection and Risk Management OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Orange Local Environmental Plan 2000 Development Control Plan 2004 Business Centres Development Strategy Orange Sustainable Settlement and Local Environment Study Strategy Local Disaster Plan State of the Environment Report Airport Emergency Plan Bushfire Operation Plan Recruitment Selection Procedures and Grievance Procedures Management Plan 2010/2014 Waste Management Plan Local Order Policy - for the Keeping of Domestic Animals Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Plans of Management for Community Land Central West District Snow Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • Orange City Local Flood Plan • Emergency Risk Management Report • Landfill/Environmental Management Plan • Retail Strategy Plan 2005 • Industrial and Rural Land Study Formally Adopted Plans of Management for Community Land • Community Buildings • Lake Canobolas, Wildlife Sanctuary and Scout Camp • Local and Neighbourhood Parks • Major Sportsgrounds • Ploughmans Valley • Rural Parks within the City of Orange • Spring Creek Amendments ¬ Additional Documents • Annual Report • Auditors Report • Community Plan • Crime Prevention Plan • Cultural Plan • Development Application/Consent Records • Disability Action Plan • Disclosures Register • Safety Plan • Public Lands Register • Investments Register • Building Certificate Records • Construction Certificates/Approvals Records • Orange Aboriginal Community Plan SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent Statement of Affairs for Orange City Council is dated June 2010 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS General Manager Mr Garry Styles Orange City Council PO Box 35 ORANGE NSW 2800 Telephone (02) 6393 8000 Facsimile (02) 6393 8199 OR Public Officer Michelle Catlin Orange City Council PO Box 35 ORANGE NSW 2800 Telephone (02) 6393 8000 Facsimile (02) 6393 8199 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 651 652 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the PALERANG COUNCIL FOI AGENCY No 2242 SECTION 1 – Policy Documents The following documents of Palerang Council and the former Tallaganda Shire and Yarrowlumla Councils are available for inspection and/or purchase at Council’s offices in Braidwood and Bungendore or viewed on Council’s website, www.palerang.nsw.gov.au: General Annual Report to 30 June 2009 Annual Financial Statements to 30 June 2009 Auditor’s Report to 30 June 2009 Management Plan and Budget 2009-20010 Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2009-2010 Code of Conduct 2008 Complaints Policy including Competition Policy Instruments of Delegations Return of Interest of Councillors and Designated Employees Code of Meeting Practice 2009 Payment of Councillors Expenses and Provision of Facilities 2010 2009-2010 Statements of Affairs Disclosures Register Gifts Register Business Papers for Council and Committee Meetings Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings Register of General Policies Palerang Occupational Health and Safety Policy Palerang Council Risk Management Policy EEO Management Plan Transfer Notices Land/Property Register Investment Register Notification of Building/Development Applications Queanbeyan-Yarrowlumla Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) and Sub-plans Management Plan – Community Lands Classification of Public Land Register Rossi Bushland Reserve Management Plan Queanbeyan and Yarrowlumla Crime Prevention Strategy 2000-2001 State of the Environment Report (SOE) Local Approvals Policy Local Orders Policy Noxious Plants Policy Southern Lake George Extractive Industries Management Strategy Building Certificate Records Development Application/Consent records and Construction Certificates Flood Prone Land Policy Management Plan Geary’s Gap/Wamboin Greenways System Swimming Pool Code Food Surveillance Program Building Line Policy Temporary Occupancy Code NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 653 On-site Sewerage Management Plan Roadside Vegetation Management Plan Palerang Social and Community Development Plan 2006/07-2010/11 Palerang Waste Management Strategy 2005 – 2025 Yarrowlumla/Queanbeyan Bush Fire Risk Management Plan Captains Flat Dam Safety Emergency Plan Local Environmental Plans Yarrowlumla Local Environmental Plan 2002 Tallaganda Local Environmental Plan 1991 Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan 1995 Gunning Local Environmental Plan 1997 Cooma-Monaro Local Environmental Plan 1999 (Rural) Goulburn Mulwaree Local Environmental Plan 2009 Development Control Plans Tallaganda DCP No.1 - Environmental Heritage Provisions Tallaganda DCP No.3 - Rural Small Holding Development Tallaganda DCP No.4 - Rural 1(a) Tallaganda DCP No.6 - Exempt Development Tallaganda DCP No.7 - Complying Development Tallaganda DCP No.8 - On-site Sewage Management Braidwood Development Control Plan 2006 Yarrowlumla Development Control Plan Rural Zones Yarrowlumla Development Control Plan 7(e) Environmental Protection Zone Palerang Activities in Public Places Development Control Plan 2007 Palerang Advertising Signs Development Control Plan 2007 Palerang Development Control Plan – Advertising and Notifying Development Applications Palerang Development Control Plan Yarrowlumla LEP 2002 2(v) Village Zone Mulwaree Development Control Plan No. 5 – Dwelling Houses and Class 10 Buildings Mulwaree Development Control Plan No. 6 – Rural Subdivision for Dwelling Houses Cooma-Monaro DCP No 1 Development and Subdivision of Land (Urban and Rural) Cooma-Monaro Development Control Plan No 20 Exempt Development Cooma-Monaro Development Control Plan No 21 Complying Development Development Servicing Plans Palerang Council s.64 Development Servicing Plan Bungendore Water Supply Palerang Council s.64 Development Servicing Plan Bungendore Sewerage Braidwood Water Supply Braidwood Sewerage Water Supply and Sewerage Pricing Policies Palerang Council Water Supply Pricing Policy Captains Flat Palerang Council Water Supply Pricing Policy Bungendore Palerang Council Water Supply Pricing Policy Braidwood Palerang Council Sewerage Supply Pricing Policy Captains Flat Palerang Council Sewerage Supply Pricing Policy Bungendore Palerang Council Sewerage Supply Pricing Policy Braidwood Section 94 Plans Yarrowlumla s.94 Contributions Plan No.1 – Bungendore Yarrowlumla s.94 Contributions Plan No. 2 – Provision of Access Roads Yarrowlumla s.94 Contributions Plan No.3 – Provision of Community Facilities Tallaganda s.94 Contributions Plan No.4 – Bush Fire Control and Suppression Tallaganda s.94 Contributions Plan – Waste Management Facilities Tallaganda s.94 Contributions Plan – Rural Addressing Tallaganda s.94 Contributions Plan No.3 - Roadworks Palerang s.94 Contributions Plan No.7 – Recreation Facilities in Bungendore Palerang s.94 Contributions Plan No.8 – Provision of Pathway Network in Bungendore Palerang s.94 Contributions Plan No.9 – Street Upgrading at Bungendore Palerang s.94 Contributions Plan No. 10 – Provision of Kings Highway Culverts at South Bungendore NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 654 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Mulwaree Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2003-2008 Cooma-Monaro section 94 Contributions Plan (Roads & Open Space) Engineering Services Division Code of Conduct and Method of Selection of Tenders for Plant Road Standards – Rural 1A zone Road Standards – Rural 1D zone Removal of Roadside Vegetation Specifications and Construction of Access Road and Private Entrances Palerang Code of Practice – Naming of Roads Stormwater Management Plan – Bungendore Bungendore Floodplain Management Study Braidwood Flood Study Tallaganda Standards of Access Companion Animal Management Plan Road Hierarchy Advice to persons proposing to construct a Crown Reserve Road Scotch Broom Management Plan Blackberry Management Plan Tallaganda Shire (Landholder) Scotch Broom Management Plan Fuel Management Plan Council’s Land Register Records of building certificates Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by Council Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land Any application made under the Freedom of Information legislation should be accompanied by an application fee of $30.00 and directed to: Freedom of Information Officer Palerang Council PO Box 348 BUNGENDORE 2621 Telephone enquiries should be directed to Council’s Freedom of Information Officer on (02) 6238 8111. Office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday – Friday at 10 Majara St, Bungendore NSW 2621 and 144 Wallace Street, Braidwood 2622 SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The last Statement of Affairs published was dated 31 December 2009. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 655 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the PARKES SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following documents are available for inspection and are listed and maintained in Council’s Policy Register: CORPORATE SERVICES: Administration: • Appeals and Donations • Business Continuity Policy • Business Ethics Policy • Child Protection Policy • Children in Administration Building Policy • Code of Conduct Policy • Communications Policy • Complaints Handling Policy • Complaints Policy and Procedure • Conference Representation – Shires Association • Conferences – General • Corporate Asset Management Policy • Corporate Uniform Policy • Council Committees • Councillor Access to Information and Interaction with Staff • Councillor Training and Development Policy • Council Members – General • Council Property – Miscellaneous • Council Property – Administration Centre • Council Property – Leasing and Licensing • Credit Card Usage Policy • Customer Service Levels Policy • Damage, Theft or Loss of Council Equipment Policy • Fees and Charges • Fraud and Corruption Policy • Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy • Industrial Estate • Industrial Estate – Goobang Junction • Information Gathering Policy • Information Services Usage Policy (E-mail, Internet, Network) • Investment Policy • Key Policy • Liquor Act and Regulations • Managing Conflict of Interest Policy • Parkes Airport Sale and Development Probity Policy • Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor and Councillors • Policy and Delegations • Rates and Charges Recovery Policy • Records Management Policy • Risk Assessment and Control Policy • Risk Management Policy • Section 603 and Water Certificate Policy • Statement of Revenue Policy • CTV – Video Workplace Surveillance Policy • Voluntary Rebates to Pensioners for Rates and Charges Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 656 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Human Resources: • OH&S Confined Spaces Policy and Procedure • Disciplinary Process Policy and Procedure • Drug and Alcohol Policy • Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan Policy • First Aid Policy • General Code of Conduct Policy • Gifts, Benefits and Bribes Policy • Grievance Complaints Policy • Grievance Handling Policy • Higher Grade Policy • Military Leave Policy • Motor Vehicle Lease Policy • Optional Part-time Work Arrangements for Employees with Family and Carers’ Responsibilities • Review of Passenger Vehicle Replacement Procedure • OH&S Prescription Safety Glasses Policy • OH&S Prevention of Falls and Ladder Safety Policy • Protected Disclosures Act – Whistleblowers Policy • Protected Disclosures Internal Reporting • Recruitment and Selection Policy • Rehabilitation Policy and Return to Work Policy • Safety Policy Statement • Salary Packaging Policy • Secondary Employment Policy • Smoking Policy • OH&S Sun Protection Policy • Time in Lieu Policy • Volunteer Worker Policy • Work Experience Placement Policy • Working from Heights Policy • Workplace Bullying Information Technology: • After Hours Internet Access Policy • Email Communications with Council Acceptable Use Policy • Information Services Usage Policies • Purchase of PCs by Staff and Councillors • Telephone and Mobile Communication Devices Usage Policy Library: • Customer Behaviour in Library • Library Collection Development Policy • Library Policy Client Registration Policy • Unattended Children in Library PLANNING and ENVIRONMENT: • Amusement Devices – Control Of • Asbestos Policy • Benching Policy • Caravan Park Spicer Park • Cemeteries – Parkes • Closing and Demolition Orders • Fences – (Dividing Fences) • Footway Restaurants and Footpath Obstructions Policy • Garbage Service • Garbage and Rubbish Depots • Health – General • Food Act • Hospitals • Impounding • Notification Plan for Pesticides Use in Public Areas NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 657 Street Stalls – Applications and Allocations Street Trading – Street Busking Subdivision Standards Temporary Grazing Permits Town Planning – Policy Development Applications and Consents Trade Waste Policy Travelling Stock Reserves OPERATIONS: • Airport Security Guard Policy • Hire of Plant and Equipment Policy • Recreation Areas – Parkes – Bookings for Use of Parks • Road Maintenance Priority Policy • Urban Street Tree Policy INFRASTRUCTURE: • Asset Management Policy – Engineering Services • Community Infrastructure Projects Policy • Control of Noxious Weeds 2006/07 Policy • Firewood Collection from Roadsides • Naming of Public Infrastructure Policy • Plant and Vehicle Replacement Policy • Procurement and Disposal Policy • Rainwater Tank Policy • Soil Conservation Policy • Street Lighting • Street Name and Community Facility Name Sign Policy-Draft • Water Supply – Consumer Connections • Standpipe Water Sales • Water Supply – Excess Water Accounts • Water Supply – Villages • Water Supply – Villages – Consumer Connections • Water Supply – Villages – Standpipe Supplies DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE BUT NOT SPECIFICALLY ASSIGNED IN POLICY REGISTER Corporate Services: • Annual Financial Reports • Annual Report • Annual Reports of Bodies Exercising Delegated Council Functions (Sec. 355) • Auditor’s Report • Business Papers for Council and Committee Meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) • Code of Conduct • Code of Meeting Practices • Committee Operating Procedures Committees of Council • Compendium of Major Activities • Councillors’ Handbook • EEO Management Plan • Information Relating to the Conduct of Councillors and Staff • Library Membership and Internet Access Agreement • Management Plan • Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings (but not including minutes of a meeting or any part of a meeting that is closed to the public other than the recommendations of that meeting) • Parkes Shire Cultural Plan • Parkes Shire Social Plan • Parkes Shire Tourism Strategy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 658 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Plan of Management for all Council Owned Community Land • Procedures Manual (for internal use) • Returns as to Candidates Campaign Donations • Returns of Interests of Councillors, Designated Persons and Delegates • Work on Private Property (Revenue Policy/Management Plan) Planning and Environment: • AUS-SPEC # 1 – Development Specification Series • Contributions Plan (Section 94 C Plan Oct’92)-DCP Parkes Urban Area • Development Control Plans • Environmental Planning Instruments (Parkes Local Environment Plan, 1990) • Land Register • Local Environmental Planning Instruments • Record of Building Certificates • Records of Approvals Granted and Decisions made on Appeals Concerning Approvals • Register of Development Consents and Construction Certificates • Register of Investments (Residential Flat Building code) • State of the Environment Report • Subdivision Code (Subdivision Development Standards) Operations: • Aerodrome Manual for Parkes Aerodrome • Bushfire Operations Plans • Bushfire Risk Management Plans • Disaster Plans, Sub Plans and Supporting Plans Infrastructure: • Onsite Sewerage Management Plan • Parking Code • Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 – Parkes Shire Council’s Public Register • Sewerage Services Strategic Business Plan • Transport Asset Management Plan Draft • Water Supply Strategic Business Plan SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s most recently published Statement of Affairs dated 30 June 2010 is available for inspection by contacting the Public Officer. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any Freedom of Information inquiries concerning the Council’s activities or the procedure for arranging inspection of the Policy Documents should be directed to: The Public Officer Parkes Shire Council PO Box 337 Parkes NSW 2870 Telephone: (02) 6861 2333 Facsimile: (02) 6862 3946 Parkes Shire Council’s office hours are 8.30 am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 659 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the PARRAMATTA CITY COUNCIL AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009 SECTION 1 – Documents In accordance with Section 12 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person is entitled to inspect the current version of the following documents free of charge: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Code of Conduct. Code of Meeting Practice Annual Report. Annual Financial Report. Auditor’s Report Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan. Policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by the provision of facilities to Councillors. Land Register. Register of Investments. Return of interest of councillors, designated persons and delegates. Business papers for Council and Committee Meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting was closed to the public). Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings (but not including minutes of a meeting or any part of a meeting that is closed to the public, other than the recommendation of that meeting). Register of Delegations. Local Policies adopted by the Council concerning approvals and orders. Records of approvals granted and decisions made on appeals concerning the approvals. Record of Building Certificates. Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council. Leases and Licences for use of public land classified as community land. Plans of Management for community land. Environmental Planning Instruments, Development Control Plans and Plans made under Section 94 AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applying to land within the Council area. All future statements of affairs, the Summary of Affairs and the register of policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act, 1989. Council’s Policy Register. Council’s Management Plan. Departmental representative’s reports presented at a meeting of the Council in accordance with Section 433. Copies of these documents may be supplied at appropriate costs and in the case of Building Certificates, only with the owner’s written approval. SECTION 1B – Policy Documents • • • • • • • • • Access and Equity Policy Access to Information Policy Allowances, Additional Payments and Expenses Assessment for Medical Fitness Policy Cabcharge Usage Policy Carer Support Policy on Prioritising Need Carer Support Policy on Reassessment CDSE Grants Policy Celebrating Success Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 660 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Child Care Centre Policy Children in the Library Policy Church Street Mall Policy Circus Policy Citizens Compliments and Complaints Policy and Plan Civic Office Expenses and Facilities Policy Clubs NSW Community Development Support Expenditure Policy Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Collection Development Policy Commemorative Works and Memorials Policy Commercial Mobile Vending Policy Community Facility Usage - Policy for ensuring social return on Council Investment Community Information Policy and Procedures Community Leasing Policy Community Noticeboards Conditions of Use Conferences and Seminars Policy Consulting with Our Community Guidelines Corporate Clothing Policy Corporate Credit Cards Policy and Procedures Corporate Identity Guidelines Council Flag Design and Colour Councillors Interaction with Staff Policy Credit Card Facilities - Rate Payments Customer Service Policy Debt Recovery for Overdue Invoices / Accounts Debt Recovery for Overdue Rates and Charges Direct Banking of Employees Wages / Salaries Display of Property Numbers Policy Drug and Alcohol Policy EAP Policy Education and Public Programs Policy - Library Election of the Lord Mayor Environmental Policy Equal Access Play Facilities Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Erby Place Car Park Regulation of Use Events Policy Exhibition Policy - Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Family Responsibilities Policy First Aid Policy Flexible Work Arrangements Policy Graduate Program Policy Grievance and Dispute Handling policy Guidelines for Using Libraries Handling Difficult Library Clients Guidelines Hoardings Policy Home Support and Community Services Hazard Reporting Policy and Procedures House Numbering Policy House Numbering Schemes Policy HSCS Access to Services HSCS Advocacy HSCS Care Plan Monitoring and Development HSCS Changes to service provision HSCS Complaints and Appeals Disputes HSCS Consumer Assessment HSCS Consumer Eligibility for Service HSCS Consumer Input and Participation HSCS Consumer Privacy and Confidentiality HSCS Consumer Reassessment HSCS Consumer Rights and responsibility NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HSCS Consumer Termination of Service / Exit and Questionaire HSCS Data collection and reporting HSCS duty of care HSCS Equipment HSCS Fees HSCS Files and Mail HSCS Financial Management HSCS Financial Processes HSCS Information and Promotion HSCS Insurance HSCS Management HSCS Newsletter Procedures HSCS Planning and Evaluation HSCS Provision of Services to Aboriginal Consumers HSCS Referral for Comprehensive Assessment HSCS Referrals HSCS Reimbursement HSCS Responding to abuse of customers HSCS Service Coordination HSCS Staff and Volunteer Reimbursement HSCS Staff and Volunteer Trauma Support HSCS Staff Development and Training HSCS Staff supervision and support HSCS Statement of service philosophy HSCS Vehicle HSCS Volunteer Recruitment HSCS Volunteer Reimbursement HSCS Reason for refusing service Insurance - Park Committee Members Inter Council Transfers Interlibrary Loans Policy Internet and E-mail Policy Investment Policy Kinetica Searching Policy Learning and Development Policy Leasing / Licensing Council Facilities - Social Outcomes Leasing / Licensing or dedicated use of Council Facilities - Community Access Leave provisions policy Library Circulation Policy Library Donations Policy Library Justice of the Peace Policy Library Rosters Policy Library Security Gates Library Volunteers Policy Literacy Policy Loan Borrowing Policy Local Floodplain Risk Management Policy Local Orders Policy, Including the Keeping of Birds and Animals Local Studies Collection Development Policy Loss or Damage of Private Property Owned by Council Staff Management and Hire Conditions for Council Buses Mandatory Pensioner Rate Rebate Meals on Wheels Access to Services Policy Meals on Wheels Administration Structure Policy Meals on Wheels Case Management Meals on Wheels Client Advocates Policy Meals on Wheels Client Assessment Policy Meals on Wheels Client Care Plans Policy Meals on Wheels Client Complaints Policy Meals on Wheels Client Exit Policy Meals on Wheels Client Information Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 661 662 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Meals on Wheels Client Reviews Meals on Wheels Coordination of Services Policy Meals on Wheels Employee and Volunteer Exit Meals on Wheels Financial Management Policy Meals on Wheels Insurance Policy Meals on Wheels Meal Costs Policy Meals on Wheels Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Meals on Wheels Performance Appraisal Meals on Wheels Planning and Evaluation Policy Meals on Wheels Privacy and Confidentiality Policy Meals on Wheels Recruitment of Staff Policy Meals on Wheels Rights and Responsibilities of Clients Meals on Wheels Safety Precautions in Service Delivery Meals on Wheels Service Delivery Principles Meals on Wheels Staff Accountability Policy Meals on Wheels Staff and Volunteer Dispute / Grievance Policy Meals on Wheels Staff Development, Education and Training Policy Meals on Wheels Suspected Abuse and/ or Neglect of Clients Meals on Wheels Use of Equipment and Vehicles Meals on Wheels Volunteers Policy Media Policy and Procedure Medical Termination Policy Merchandise Guidelines - Parramatta Heritage and Visitor Information Centre Mobile Phone Base Station Towers Policy Neighbour Aid Care Plan Development and Monitoring Policy Neighbour Aid Consumer Eligibility and Exclusion Policy Neighbour Aid Consumer Records Policy and Procedures Neighbour Aid Data Collection and Reporting Policy Neighbour Aid Information and Promotion Policy and Procedure Neighbour Aid Prioritising Needs of Consumers Policy Non-Commercial Information and Street Stalls Policy NSW.net Guidelines Occupational Health and Safety - HS&CS OH&S Policy Outdoor Dining Policy 2003 Parramatta Heritage and Information Centre Room Hire and Public Halls Agreement Policy Parramatta Learning Centre Guidelines for Use Parramatta Peer Support Policy Paving Policy Peer Support Consumers Activities Guidelines Peer Support Consumers No Smoking Policy Peer Support Consumers Social Rules Policy Peer Support Transport for Parra Troopers and Youth Group Guideline Peer Support Youth Project Policy Performance Counselling and Discipline Policy Petty Cash Policy Playgrounds in Council’s Areas Playing Fields Policy Policy on Telstra and AGL performing permanent restoration in Council’s area Pre Employment Medical Policy Productive Partnerships Policy Protocol for working with People experiencing Homelessness Public Art Policy Public Halls and Community Centres Fees and Charges Policy Purchase and Disposal Policy Purchasing Australian Products Policy and Procedure Quotations for Supply and Services under $100 K Recognition of Service Policy Recovery of Overpayments Policy Recruitment and Selection Policy Refund of Garbage Charges NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 663 Rehabilitation Policy Relief Duties Work Policy Residents Panel Policy Residents Panel Privacy Policy Restructuring, Redundancy and Redeployment Policy Retail Trading in Public Spaces Policy Salary Sacrifice Policy Secondary Employment Policy SEED Program Policy - Landscape Assistance to Schools Smoke Free Work Place Policy Sponsorship Acquisition Policy Standards for Policy Development Street Naming Policy Street Trees Affected by Construction Works Policy Study Assistance Policy Sun Safe Policy Superannuation Nomination Policy Tender Policy and Procedures Termination Policy Traffic Works initiated by Parramatta Traffic Committee Use of Council Crest Voluntary Council Pensioner Rebate Volunteer Bushcare Program Policy and Charter Whistleblowers Protection Policy Woodville Golf Course - Use by Pensioners Work experience policy Working from Home Policy Working with Children Policy WSAAS Funded Minibus Guidelines SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Parramatta City Council has produced a Statement of Affairs as at 30 June 2010. Persons wishing to inspect or obtain the most recent Statement of Affairs publication under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, 1989, should contact or attend the Council’s offices referred to in Section 3 or from the Council’s website: www.parracity.nsw.gov.au SECTION 3 – CONTACTS ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries concerning the procedures for inspecting the documents referred to in Section 1 and 2 can be made by contacting: Freedom of Information Officer [email protected] Parramatta City Council PO Box 32 30 Darcy Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 Ph: Fax: 02 9806 5313 02 9806 5908 between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm - Monday to Friday. ROBERT LANG, Chief Executive Officer NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 664 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the PENRITH CITY COUNCIL (FOI Agency No 2196) SECTION 1 –POLICY DOCUMENTS Acquisition of Properties in Carinya Avenue, St Marys Acquisition of Property Before & After School Care Equipment Grants Bonfires / Fireworks on Council Land Cemetery Operations Child Care Centres Child Care Centres - Registration of Business Name Child Care Services Code of Meeting Practice Community Assistance Program Community Participation Policy Community Strategic Plan 2031 Concrete Footpaving Council Acquisitions – Payment of Valuation Fees Decision-Making Arrangements During Council Christmas Recess Donations to Amateur Sportspersons Employment Planning Strategy Enterprise Risk Management Policy Erection of Bunting Erskine Park Quarry – Putrescable Waste Established Residential Areas Infrastructure Facilities and Services Strategy Floodlighting of Ovals Grant Applications by Council Staff Kerb, Guttering and Footpath Charges for Places of Worship Leave Military Camps or Military Leave – Reserves Local Bands, Orchestras & Theatre Groups Major Event Support & Sponsorship Mobile Playvan Operational Policy Mulgoa and Wallacia Rural Villages Strategy Negotiation & Consensus Policy New Penrith City Council Brand On-Site Sewage Management and Greywater Reuse Payment of Expenses & Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Payment of Untaken Sick Leave Penrith Biodiversity Strategy Penrith City Centre Strategy Penrith City Centres Hierarchy - Interim Policy Penrith Inclusion Plan – People with Disabilities 2009-2013 Penrith Rural Lands Strategy Pensioner Rate Rebates Protected Disclosures Act 1996 Provision of Child Care Centres Public Domain Lighting Policy Rates or Accounts Written Off Recreational and Cultural Strategy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Refund of Entry Donations - Lemongrove Gardens Retirement Village Repatriation Residential Strategy Retirement Presentation Signs Leading to Public Facilities Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Special Leave to Attend Funeral of Employee Sporting Field Allocations St Marys Town Centre Strategy Statement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Recognition Statements to the Media Street Naming Policy Sustainability Blueprint for Urban Release Areas Sustainable Purchasing Supply The Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW Use of Telecommunications Access Fees Waiving of Cemetery Fees War Graves Monumental Fees ORANISATIONAL DOCUMENTS Annual Financial Report Annual Report Auditors Report Building Statistics Business Papers Candidates Political Contributions Register Control of Food Premises Council’s Land Register Council’s Management Plan Development Statistics Donations to Safety Houses Development Control Plans EEO Management Plan Environmental Planning Instruments Footpath Crossings Footpath Signs Footpaths including Contributions for Construction Home Industry Internal Reporting Policy Kerb and Gutter, Footpath Charges Local Approvals and Orders Policy Management of Community Complaints Minutes of Council and Committee meetings Notification of Practice for Development Applications Plans of Management for Community Land Private Childcare Centres in Residential Areas Public Collections and Street Stalls Records of Approvals Granted and Decisions made on Appeals Records of Building Certificates Register of Delegations Register of Investments Register of Policies and Codes Returns of Interest of Councillors and Designated Persons and Delegates Security Deposits Sporting Organisations General Statement of Affairs under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 State of the Environment Report Summary of Affairs under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 665 666 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 is available by contacting Council’s Freedom of Information Officer. Contact details are in Section 4. SECTION 3 – PLANNING INSTRUMENTS Development Control Plans Orchard Hills DCP Development Control Code No. 2 Orchard Hills DCP OH-007 Subzone C Orchard Hills DCP OH-008 Lot 5 Wentworth Road Orchard Hills DCP Development Control Code No. 1 Werrington Mixed-Use Area Development Control Plan Penrith Development Control Plan 2006 Penrith City Centre Development Control Plan 2007 Local Planning Instruments Penrith Planning Scheme (as amended) IDO 2 (as amended) Emu Plains IDO 9 Kingswood Shopping Centre Great Western Highway Kingswood IDO 11 (as amended) General Business Zone Great Western Highway St Marys IDO 13 Industrial 4 (a) uses Cranebrook Road and McCarthys Lane Cranebrook IDO 17 School Trahlee and Muscharry Roads Londonderry IDO 21 (as amended) Business 3(a) uses Station and Phillip Streets St Marys IDO 22 (as amended) Business 3(a) uses Queen Street St Marys IDO 25 (as amended) Residential and Open Space Zones Mulgoa Road Penrith IDO 26 (as amended) Cambridge Gardens IDO 27 (as amended) Werrington County IDO 28 (as amended) South Penrith and South St Marys IDO 32 Business 3 (a) uses Great Western Highway St Marys IDO 33 (as amended) Business 3(c) uses Hewitt and Jensen Streets St Marys IDO 34 Business 3(c) uses Day Street St Marys IDO 35 Business 3(c) uses plus TAB Smith Street Penrith IDO 36 (as amended) Business 3(c) uses plus TAB Oxford Street Cambridge Park IDO 47 (as amended) Dwelling Houses Cranebrook Road Cranebrook IDO 56 (as amended) Open Space 6(a) uses Spinks Road Llandilo IDO 62 (as amended) Business 3(c) uses The Crescent Penrith IDO 63 (as amended) Shops, Commercial Premises, Carparking Bringelly Road and Rodgers Street Kingswood IDO 64 Business 3(c) uses plus TAB Victoria Street Werrington IDO 68 Business 3(c) uses plus TAB Parklawn Place St Marys IDO 69 (as amended) Business 3(b) uses King and Chapel Streets St Marys IDO 71 Business uses Sainsbury Street St Marys IDO 75 (as amended) Business Uses Bennett Road St Clair IDO 81 (as amended) North St Marys IDO 82 Business 3(c) uses plus Launderette Bringelly Road Kingswood IDO 83 (as amended) Mt Pleasant IDO 85 Squash Courts Smith Street Sydney IDO 87 (as amended) Village Shopping Centre Charles Hackett Drive St Marys IDO 91 Business 3(c) uses Caloola Ave Kingswood IDO 93 (as amended) Rural Lands IDO 98 Business 3(c) uses plus Hairdressing Salon Monfarville Street St Marys LEP 43 (as amended) Nepean Centre and Panthers LEP 52 (as amended) St Clair LEP 85 (as amended) Erskine Park LEP 96 (as amended) Claremont Meadows LEP 150 (as amended) Commercial various LEP 188 (as amended) Glenmore Park LEP 201 (Rural Lands) (as amended) LEP 226 (as amended) Blue Mountains Eastern Escarpment LEP 255 Exempt and Complying Development (as amended) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LEP 258 Consent for Dwelling Houses and other Development LEP 1991 (Environmental Heritage Conservation) (as amended) LEP 1994 (Erskine Park Employment Area) (as amended) LEP 1996 Industrial Land (as amended) LEP 1996 - Classification of Public Land (as amended) LEP 1997 (Penrith City Centre) (as amended) LEP 1998 (Urban Land) (as amended) LEP 1998 (Lakes Environs) (as amended) LEP 2002 (Villages of Mulgoa and Wallacia) (as amended) LEP 2008 Penrith City Centre LEP (Glenmore Park Stage 2) 2009 LEP (South Werrington Urban Village) 2009 Regional Environmental Plans REP No 9 Extractive Industry REP No 11 Penrith Lakes Scheme REP No 13 Mulgoa Valley REP No 20 Hawkesbury / Nepean River (No 2 1997) REP No 25 Orchard Hills REP No 30 St Marys Section 94 Plans Claremont Meadows Release Area Cultural Facilities Erskine Business Park 2008 Erskine Park Residential Release Area Footpath Construction in Established Residential Areas Glenmore Park Release Area Glenmore Park Stage 2 Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre Lakes Environs (Waterside Green) Lambridge Industrial Estate North Penrith Library Facilities Mount Vernon Estate North Cranebrook Release Area Penrith City Centre Penrith City District Open Space Facilities Penrith City Local Open Space St Marys Town Centre Werrington Enterprise Living and Learning (WELL) Precinct SECTION 4 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Any enquiries regarding the Summary of Affairs or access to information can be directed to: Jackie Shephard Freedom of Information Officer PO Box 60, Penrith 2751 or DX 8017 Penrith or Telephone: (02) 4732 7732 Facsimile: (02) 4732 7958 E-mail: [email protected] Council’s Office Hours are: 8.30am to 4.00pm NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 667 668 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the PORT MACQUARIE-HASTINGS COUNCIL (FOI Agency No. 2144) SECTION 1 – General and Policy Documents The following documents are available for inspection free of charge. The majority of these documents are also available on Council’s web site www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au Copies may be purchased at 31 cents per page: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Annual Financial Reports Annual Report (Current version no charge) Auditor’s Report Business Papers and Minutes of Open Council and Committee Meetings (Current version no charge) Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Community Participation Policy and Procedures Complaints Handling Procedure Compliance Policy Correspondence –Acknowledgement of Corruption, Maladministration &Serious Substantial Wastage - Reporting Councillor Facilities, Fees and Expenses Policy Council’s Code Manual including Codes relating to: • Building • Car Parking • Occupational Health & Safety • Subdivisions Council’s Fees and Charges Schedule Council’s Land Register Council’s Policy Register Council’s Procedure Register Delegation Register Development Applications – Viewing of Donations to Community Organisations Environment Planning Instruments, Development Control Plans and Plans made under Section 94AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applying to land within the Hastings area Council’s Privacy Management Plan Fraud Prevention Policy Gateway Review Policy Gifts and Benefits Policy Home Business Policy Investment Policy Naming and Renaming of Reserves Policy Naming and Renaming of Roads Policy Outdoor Dining Policy Privacy Management Plan Records of Approvals Granted Records of Building Certificates Register of Investments Retail Policy Plan Returns of Candidates’ Campaign Donations Returns of Interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates Section 64/94 Contribution Plans NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 669 Social Plan/ Community Profile State of Environment Report (Current version no charge) Statement of Business Ethics Town Green Protocol Tree Preservation Policy Water Supply Policy 2010-2013 Corporate Plan (Management Plan) (Current version no charge) SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs A Statement of Affairs as at June 2009 has been prepared in accordance with Section 14 (1) and (2) of the Freedom of Information Act and forms part of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Annual Report. It is available for inspection during office hours at Council’s office situated at the corner of Lord and Burrawan Streets, Port Macquarie. Copies of the current Annual Report are available for inspection at Council’s Branch Offices and Libraries at Wauchope and Laurieton. The 2008/2009 Annual Report is also available for viewing on line at Council’s Web-Site www.pmhc.nsw.gov.au SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements The contact for all enquiries under the Freedom of Information Act is: Mr Neil Porter Freedom of Information Coordinator Port Macquarie-Hastings Council PO Box 84 Port Macquarie NSW 2444 Phone (02) 6581 8631 Fax (02) 6581 8100 Email: [email protected] Office Hours - 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday It is recommended that you contact the FOI Coordinator prior to lodging a formal application as many of Council’s documents are available under Section 12 of the Local Government Act, 1993. SECTION 4 – Fees and Charges Nature of Application Access to records by natural persons about their personal affairs Application Fee Processing Charge $30.00 $30.00 an hour after first 20 hours All other requests $30.00 $30.00 an hour Internal review (all circumstances) $40.00 NIL Amendment to Records NIL NIL (a)Fees are subject to a 50% reduction in cases of financial hardship or where the application is in the public interest. (b)Where an application for a review results in the original decision being significantly altered you may receive a refund. June 2010 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 670 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the PORT STEPHENS COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Port Stephens Council’s Policy Register is reproduced below. Policy documents are available to interested persons. Some are free of charge while others incur a fee, depending on the nature of the document. Council’s Accessing Information policy was amended in May 1998 to ensure that all members of the public receive consistent access to information on request. The policy clarifies the documentation available to the general public without the need for a Freedom of Information application and how to apply for documentation that requires a Freedom of Information application. POLICY INDEX As at 7 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2004 Port Stephens Community Profile 30 Year Plan Abandoned Shopping Trolley Management Accessing Information Accompanying Persons Reimbursement Policy at Conferences &/or Seminars Acid Sulfate Soils Policy Advertising Signs Aircraft Noise Alcohol in Parks and Reserves Alicetown Reserve Management Plan Alternative Disputes Policy Areas Affected by Flooding and/or Inundation Asset Management Beach Vehicle Best Value Service Budget Control and Authorisation Bus Shelters Business Development Funding Busking on Footways Cash Investment Policy Casual Street Stalls Cemeteries Central Business Districts Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Commercial Operators Policy Communication Consultation Strategy Community and Cultural Markets Community Awards Community Engagement Community information and communication Community Groups Loans Policy Community Services Policy Community Consultation Companion Animal Management Plan Competitive Neutrality Complaints/Requests Handling Compliance Policy Contaminated Land Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 671 Contribution to works for Footpaths and Cycleways construction Contribution to works for Kerb and Gutter construction Control of Open Burning Policy Corporate Sponsorship Council Prosecutions Councillor Reimbursement Policy Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy Development within the Explosive Safe Zone Disability Access Dog Exercise areas Dog Noise Strategy Electricity payment for Sporting Reserves Employment of Apprentices &/or Trainees Enforcement of Restricted Parking Areas Regulation at Newcastle Airport Enterprise Risk Management Environmental Noise Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Erosion and Sediment Control Financial Assistance Program Footway Dining Areas in Port Stephens Footway and Cycleways Foreshore Dinghy Storage Gathering Information Hairdressing, Beauty and Skin penetration Premises – Guidelines for operation and construction. Health Records and Information Privacy Management Plan Information and Direction Signposting Policy and Code of Conduct Interim Roof Top Terrace Policy Karuah Local Area Plan Karuah Urban Management Plan and Guidelines LD 1 Development Guidelines- Raymond Terrace Heritage Precinct LD10 Development Guidelines – George Street, Karuah Residential Subdivision LD11 Development Guidelines – Wallalong Rural Residential Subdivision LD12 Development Guidelines – Cross Street Seaham Rural Residential Subdivision LD13 (DCP50) Development Guidelines-Fern Bay Residential Subdivision LD14 Development Guidelines – Koala Bay Estate, Tanilba Bay LD15 Nelson Bay (West) LD4 Development Guidelines – Nelson Bay Commercial Area LD5 Development Guidelines – Heatherbrae Industrial Area LD6 Development Guidelines – Taylors Beach Industrial Area LD7 Development Guidelines – Richardson Road, Raymond Terrace Residential Subdivision LD8 Development Guidelines – Medowie Rural Residential Subdivision LD9 Development Guidelines – Medowie Central Residential Subdivision Local Approvals Policy for the Conversion of Septic Tanks for Rainwater Storage Local Area Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Port Stephens Local Orders Policy Decommissioning of Septic Tanks Media Liaison Policy Mosquito Management Policy Multicultural Affairs Nelson Bay CBD and Foreshore Parking Strategy Nelson Bay Foreshore Masterplan Newcastle Airport Strategic Policy No Smoking in Council Owned or Managed Buildings Noxious Weeds Policy Occupational Health and Safety Policy Onsite Sewerage Management Strategy Parking Policy and Guidelines Pecuniary Interest Returns Policy Petitions NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 672 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Planning Matters to be reported to Council Port Stephens Contaminated Lands Policy Port Stephens Generic Sportsground Plan of Management Port Stephens Library Public Internet Policy Port Stephens Urban Settlement Strategy Port Stephens Local Environmental Plan 2000 Port Stephens Youth Council Code of Meeting practice Privacy Management Plan Procedures for Requests to Amendment LEP 2000 Property Investment and Development Policy Protected Disclosures – Internal Reporting PS1 Urban Housing and Dual Occupancy Guidelines PS10 Building Standards and Notification Procedures for Development Applications PS11 Controls for Site Waste Management and Minimisation PS2 Parking and Traffic Guidelines PS4 Commercial and Industrial Development Guidelines PS5 Home Employment Guidelines PS6 Bed and Breakfast Establishments PS7 Keeping of Dogs for Commercial Purposes PS8 Guidelines for Exempt and Complying Development PS9 Energy Smart Homes Public Access to Records after 30 years Raymond Terrance Local Area Plan Rates Donations for Community Group Regional Tree Vandalism Policy Requests for Assistance – Legal Costs Requisition of funds by Councillors Restricted Funds Road naming guidelines Road Assessment and Maintenance Road Safety Operational Plan Roadside Tributes and Memorials Rural West Local Area Plan Sale of Council owned property Section 94 Plan- Fern Bay Section 94 Plan – Karuah/Swan Bay Section 94 Plan – Medowie Section 94 Plan – Raymond Terrace Section 94 Plan – Rural East Section 94 Plan – Tilligerry Peninsula Section 94 Plan – Tomaree Peninsula Section 94 Plan- Western Area Senior Citizens Clubs Signs as Remote Supervision Policy SmokeFree Outdoor Policy Social Policy Street Trading by Organisations Subdivision Code – Engineering Practices Subdivision Guidelines Sustainability Policy Telecommunications Policy and Associated Guidelines Temporary Structures on Footways Tenancy Policy Tree Management Policy and Procedures Tree and Vegetation Vandalism Policy Urban Rainwater Tank Policy Use of Organochlorides • Volunteers • Waiving Overdue Library Item Charges NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 673 • Waste reduction and procurement • Waste Management and Resources Recovery Policy SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Council’s current Statement of Affairs was produced as part of Council’s Annual Report for 2008/09. Council’s Annual Report 2008/09 and Council Plan 2009/2013 are available free of charge. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Arrangements to obtain access to or copies of any of the Council’s policy documents and Statement of Affairs or requests for access to other documents under Freedom of Information can be made by contacting: Mr Tony Wickham Executive Officer/Public Officer Port Stephens Council 116 Adelaide Street (old Pacific Highway) PO Box 42 Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 DX21406 Raymond Terrace Tel: (02) 4980 0255 Fax: (02) 4983 1918 Email: [email protected] Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 674 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the Randwick City Council SECTION 1 – Policy Register Documents Part 1 - City Planning • Accessible Environment for Disabled People • Affordable Housing Policy • Amusement Centres • Asbestos Policy • Balcony Enclosures on Residential Flat Buildings • Botany Bay - Dredging • Child Care Centres Policy • Code for Construction and Use of Food Vending Vehicles • Code for Construction and Use of Temporary Food Premises • Code for Keeping of Pigeons • Collection of Trade Waste from Community Service Organisations • Community Service Awards • Conservation in Struggletown • Contaminated Land • Design Ideas for Rejuvenating Residential Flat Buildings • Development Assessment Committee • Development Consents - General Conditions of Approval • Development Consents - Time Limit • Eastern Suburbs Railway - Extension • Enforcement Policy • Environmental Policy • Ethnic Policy and Migrant Services • Food Premises Code • Former Incinerator Land - Matraville • Garbage Collection - not in approved containers • Heritage Development • Kingsford-Smith Airport & Second Sydney Airport Site • Local Approvals’ Policy • Mediation Policy • Nuclear Free Zone - City of Randwick • Planning Agreements Policy • Plan of Management No. 1 - Glebe Gully • Rainwater Tanks • Street Address Numbering and Re-Numbering • Subdivision Code • Urban Forest Policy • Variations in Licensed Trading Hours Development Control Plans • • • • • • • • DCP No. 6 Land bounded by Kemmis St, Frenchman’s Rd & Clovelly Rd, Randwick DCP No. 8 Military Road & Bunnerong Road, Matraville DCP No. 11 Wolseley Road DCP No.13 Bunnerong Power Station, Matraville DCP No.16 Kingsford Commercial Centre DCP No.18 Randwick Bus Depot, Cnr King & Dangar Streets, Randwick DCP No.21 Amusement Centres DCP No.22 The Spot & Surrounds NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP DCP FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 675 Backpacker Accommodation Defence Site Bundock & Avoca Streets, Randwick Dwelling Houses & Attached Dual Occupancies Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Exempt and Complying Development Footpath Dining & Trading Kensington Town Centre 2002 Maroubra Beach Commercial Precinct Maroubra Junction Town Centre Multi-Unit Housing Outdoor Advertising Parking Prince Henry Site Public Notification of Development Proposals & Council Plans Randwick Junction Business Centre Royal Randwick Racecourse Matraville Town Centre University of NSW, Kensington Campus Telecommunications and Radio communications North Randwick Heritage Conservation Area (Draft) West Kensington Heritage Conservation Area (Draft) Single Dwellings and attached Dual Occupancy (Draft) Randwick City Heritage (Draft) Local Environmental Plans • Randwick LEP 1998 (and Amendments) Part 2 - City Services • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bonfires and Fireworks - Council Land Bus Seats at Bus Stops Closure of Beaches Clothing Bins and Other Non-Council Collection Services on Public Land under Council’s Control Commemorative Plaques Policy Construction of Crossings and Re-instatements Control of Recreational Vehicles Crossings and Entrances - Contributions Development Application Conditions Document Delivery Policy (Library) Encroachments - Public Places and Reserves Graffiti Management Policy Hire of Facilities (Bowen Library) Kerbing and Guttering - Replacement of Stone Constructions Library Book Clubs Library Community Bus Library Fees & Charges Library Internet & Personal Computer Access Library Opening Hours Library Services Lending Policy Library Services Membership Library Volunteers Library Work Experience Placement Motor Vehicle Fleet - Replacement Nature Strip/Road Verge Planting On-Street Parking Private Stormwater Code Protective Clothing, Head Wear and Sunscreens Residents Requests for Special Verge Crossings Residential Recycling Centre Policy Safety Boots Servicing Children & Young Persons in Randwick City Library NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 676 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Sewerage/Stormwater Drain Blockage Significant Street Tree Removals - Public Notification Smoking in the Public Place Street Lights - Shading Tree Policy Tree Preservation Order and Protection of Trees Tree Shrouding Urban Forest Policy Use of Public Space by Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers Use for Circuses Vending on Beaches Part 3 - Governance and Financial Services • Access to Information held by Randwick City Council • Acknowledgement of Incoming Correspondence • Asset Disposal Policy • Bank Guarantees • Borrowings (Loan) Policy • Community Facilities Management Policy • Complaints Management Policy and Procedure • Corporate Credit Cards - Non-issue of • Council and Committee Meetings - Authority to vary dates and times • Council Buildings - Solar Energy • Council Contracts with Companies • Debt Recovery Policy • Delegation of Authority (including sub-delegations from the General Manager to staff) • Financial Hardship Policy • Flying of Flags • Fraud Corruption Policy • Gifts & Benefits Policy • Grants, Donations and Subsidies • Guidelines for the Engagement and use of Consultants • Investment Policy • Pensioner Concession Policy • Petty Cash Limit • Protected Disclosures – Internal Reporting Policy • Public Collections/Appeals • Purchasing Policy • Randwick Town Hall - Hire • Rates - Pensioners Accruing Rates and Charges • Risk & Insurance - Gathering Information • Risk & Insurance - Risk Management Policy • Risk & Insurance - Signs as Remote Supervision • Sponsorship Principles • Tendering Policy • Use of Council Chamber and Meeting Rooms, etc Part 4- Mayor and Councillors • Annual Estimates - Submission of Draft Estimates to Councillors • Code of Conduct - Councillors • Common Seal - Procedure for Affixing • Communication Devices Policy for Councillors • Council and Committee Meetings - Code of Meeting Practice • Council in Recess - Procedure • Councillors’ access to information and interaction between Councillors & staff • Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities • Councillor Information Sessions with External Parties that are Facilitated by Council • Delegation of Authority - Administration and Finance Committee • Delegation of Authority - Civic Affairs Committee • Delegation of Authority - Community Services Committee • Delegation of Authority – Environment Committee NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 677 Delegation of Authority – Economic Development Committee Delegation of Authority - Planning Committee Delegation of Authority - Mayor Delegation of Authority - Mayor and General Manager Jointly Delegation of Authority - Works Committee Electoral Roll - Provision to Councillors Gifts & Benefits Policy Protected Disclosures - Internal Reporting Policy Records Management Policy and Procedure for Councillors Public Statements to the Press - Council Spokesperson Unlawful Erection and Removal of Posters Part 5 – Organisational Staff Services • Human Resources Policy & Procedures Manual SECTION 2 – Administrative Registers and other corporate documents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Access to Information Guidelines & Frequently Asked Questions Randwick City Plan (20 year plan) + background papers State of the Environment Report Financial Statements Management Plan (incl. Pricing Policy, Revenue Policy) Minutes of Committee Meetings and Business Papers Minutes of Council Meetings and Business Papers Annual Report (State of our City Report) Disclosure of Interests Register Investments Register Privacy Management Plan Randwick Community News Social Plan Cultural Plan SECTION 3 – City Services Documents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • City Open Space & Recreation Strategic Plan Coastal Walkway Brochure Kingsford Commercial Centre Townscape Masterplan Randwick Local Disaster Plan (DISPLAN) Private Stormwater Code Civil Design and Development Code Randwick Street Tree Master Plan Significant Tree Register Landscape Furniture and Finishes Manual Tree Preservation Order 2005 Noxious Weeds Guide Draft Landscape Code Coogee Beach and Foreshore Plan of Management Gordon’s Bay Plan of Management Malabar Beach and Foreshore Plan of Management Malabar Headland Draft Plan of Management Maroubra Beach Plan of Management Overview Clovelly Bay Plan of Management Heffron Park Plan of Management & Masterplan Pioneers Park Plan of Management South Coogee Coastal Reserves Plan of Management Latham Park Plan of Management Glebe Gully Plan of Management City Open Space and Recreation Plans of Management (COSRPOM) - Incorporating Strategic Plan and 8 Generic Plans of Management, Regional Parks, District Parks, Neighbourhood Parks, Pocket Parks, Civic Parks, Beach and Coastal Reserves, Remnant Bushland and Road Side Reserves • La Perouse Historic Plan of Management NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 678 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • Gordon’s Bay and Clovelly Bay Stormwater Management Plan Investigation of Water Pollution Treatment Works at Coogee, Maroubra and Malabar Beaches Randwick City Council Recreation Facility Management and Development Plan Heffron Park Swimming Centre Recreation Facility Management & Development Plan Heffron Park Tennis Complex Recreation Facility Management & Development Plan Clovelly Seabreeze Kiosk Heritage Significance Assessment Urban Design Study of Randwick & The Spot Shopping Centres Randwick City Council Bicycle Plan Maroubra Beach & Environs Master Plan Frenchman’s Bay Plan of Management Malabar Beach & Foreshore Landfill Remediation & Rehabilitation – Environmental Site Characterisation Final SECTION 4 – City Planning Documents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Building Certification Services Information Sheet Building Certificate Register Building Application/Approval Register Construction Certificate Register Complying Development Certificate Register Local Approvals Register Construction Certificate & Principal Certifying Authority Information Sheets Randwick Development Application Guide Principal Certifying Authority Agreement Fire Safety & Essential Services Information Sheets Housing Strategy Integrated Development Information Sheet Local Approvals Information Sheet Maroubra Beach Urban Design Planning Strategy Section 94A Development Contributions Plan Section 94 Contributions Plan 2000 (Bundock Street) Randwick Housing Affordability & Access Study Register of Development Applications Register of Subdivision Certificates Register of Strata Subdivision Applications Sediment & Erosion Control Information Sheet Bill Posters Information Sheet Rezoning Land Information Sheet Design Review Panel Information Sheet Randwick LEP 1998 Information Sheet Acid Sulphate Soils Information Sheet Heritage Information Sheet Sydney Airport Planning & Noise Impacts Information Sheet Matraville Public Domain Strategy Design Ideas for Rejuvenating Residential Flat Buildings Randwick Transport Study Heritage Visual Character Study Demographic Profile Cultural Community Grants Program Guidelines Community Grants Program Guidelines SECTION 5 – Community Services & Library Documents • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Children’s’ Services Pamphlet Social Plan Guides to Library Services (Various Categories) Resource Lists (Various Categories) Ephemera (Various Categories) Multicultural Advisory Committee Brochure Home Maintenance & Modification Service Brochure Home & Community Care Services Brochure Collection Development Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 679 Marketing & Promotion Plan LINCS Database (Community Information) Community Facilities Study RCC Action Plan – Disability Discrimination Act SECTION 6 – Statement of Affairs The most recent annual Statement of Affairs of the Randwick City Council was published effective 30 June 2009. The Statement of Affairs is available for downloading from Council’s website (www.randwick.nsw.gov. au). Copies of the Statement of Affairs are available for perusal at all Council Libraries (listed at the bottom of this page) and also at: Government Publications Librarian The State Library of N.S.W Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 Serial Processing Unit National Library of Australia Canberra ACT 2600 The Librarian Parliament of NSW Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000 SECTION 7 – Contact Arrangements Many of the documents listed in this Summary of Affairs are readily available at the Council’s Office and Libraries as detailed below and on the Council website (www.randwick.nsw.gov.au). However, should the particular item being sought not be available through these avenues, members of the public are invited to contact Council’s Section 12 or Freedom of Information Officers. The Section 12 & Freedom of Information Officers are available during normal business hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm and, to avoid any inconvenience, contact should first be made by telephone prior to a personal visit. Administrative Centre (FOI & Section12 Officers) 30 Frances Street RANDWICK NSW 2031 Telephone: 9399 0999 or 1300 722 542 Facsimile: 9319 1510 Bowen Library 669-673 Anzac Parade MAROUBRA NSW 2035 Telephone: 9314 4888 Facsimile: 9314 4780 Randwick Branch Library Royal Randwick Shopping Centre Belmore Road (Cnr Short Street) RANDWICK NSW 2031 Telephone: 9399 6966 Facsimile: 9399 7358 Malabar Community Library Anzac Parade MALABAR NSW 2036 Telephone: 9661 6192 Facsimile: 9661 6863 R. BROWNLEE, General Manager NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 680 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the RICHMOND RIVER COUNTY COUNCIL Floodplain Management SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Councillors POLICY NO: 4/09 Councillors Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Chairperson and General Manager POLICY NO: 2.2 POLICY NO: 2.3 Delegates to Floodplain Management Authorities of NSW Delegation of Functions Corporate Governance POLICY NO: 3.1 POLICY NO: 3.2 POLICY NO: 3.3 POLICY NO: 3.4 POLICY NO: 2/09 POLICY NO: 2.1/08 POLICY NO: 3.9/08 POLICY NO: 14.13/08 POLICY NO: 14.14/08 Local Government Act 1993 POLICY NO: 3.10/08 POLICY NO: 3/09 POLICY NO: 7/09 POLICY NO: 8/09 POLICY NO: 14.1 Disclosures under the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 Designated Persons Procurement of Goods and Services Code of Meeting Practice Complaints Handling Attendance at Annual Conference of Shires Association of NSW Councillor Development Private/Secondary Employment Public access to documents in accordance with Section 12 of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW Policy and Procedure development Credit Cards Information Communication and Technology Records Management Administration and Finance POLICY NO: 1.5 POLICY NO: 4.2 POLICY NO: 1/10 Investments Tuckean Swamp Investigation Asset Capitalisation Human Resources POLICY NO: 5.1 POLICY NO: 5.2 POLICY NO: 5.3 POLICY NO: 5.4 POLICY NO: 1/09 POLICY NO: 5.6 Nine-Day Fortnight Education Assistance Equal Employment Opportunities Organisational Structure Occupational Health and Safety Review of Salary System Risk Management POLICY NO: 6.1 POLICY NO: 6.2 Gathering Information Floodgate and Drainage Management Guidelines Environmental Management POLICY NO: 7.1 Ecologically Sustainable Development NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 681 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent statement of affairs published in accordance with section 14(1) and (1A) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989 is located in Council’s 2008/09 Annual Report. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANAGEMENTS Policy documents including the statement of affairs may be inspected and purchased at Richmond River County Council’s office in the Rous Water Administration Centre, Level 4, 218/232 Molesworth Street, LISMORE, NSW, 2480. Office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday excluding Public holidays. Further inquiries concerning the procedure for inspecting and purchasing these documents should be made to the Principal Officer who may be contacted by telephone on (02) 6621 8314; facsimile: (02) 6622 1181 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 682 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Council’s policy documents in force as at 30 June 2010 are identified below, in accordance with section 14 (3) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989. These documents are available for members of the public to access free of charge. Members of the public wishing to obtain a copy of these policy documents will be charged reasonable photocopying charges in accordance with Council’s Revenue Policy in force at the date of the request. Ref. No. Policy Name 1 Access to Council Records by the Public 2 Animal Establishment Guidelines within the Richmond Valley Council Area 3 Asset Management 4 Audio Recording of Council Meetings 5 Application Types That Require Being Publicly Exhibited for Comment 6 Applications Referred to Council for Determination 7 Bitumen Sealing Adjacent to Residences on Unsealed Roads 8 Business Ethics 9 Carer’s Leave 10 Cash Handling 11 Categorisation as a Food Producer 12 Cemetery Fees 13 Charges for Works Under section 67, Local Government Act 1993 – Private Works 14 Code of Conduct – Councillors/Personnel (including Mode Code of Conduct) 15 Community Engagement 16 Complaints Management 17 Conference Attendance 18 Conflict Management – Development Land Use Conflicts 19 Connection of Roof Water to Pools/Pools to Sewer 20 Consideration of Rezoning Requests 21 Construction of Rural Bus Bays 22 Contributions for Kerb and Guttering and Footpath Paving 23 Corporate Uniform 24 Council Credit Cards 25 Council Inspection, Assessment and Maintenance of Footpaths and Cycleways 26 Council Meeting – Code of Meeting Practice 27 Council website 28 Councillor Photographs 29 Dealing With Difficult People 30 Development Assessment Panel (DAP) – Role, Constitution Policy No. Adopted by Council 1.3.2 Last Date 2.7.12 1.3.8 1.1.7 18/03/2008 17/11/2009 21/10/2008 2.7.6 2.7.5 3.12.5 1.1.13 1.6.23 1.3.9 3.21.2 2.9.1 17/10/2006 17/10/2006 17/02/2008 19/02/2008 15/09/2009 15/12/2009 17/08/2004 19/09/2000 4.8.1 19/10/2004 1.6.6 1.1.16 1.1.14 1.1.11 2.7.8 3.20.1 2.7.11 3.16.2 3.11.5 1.6.4 1.4.8 15/07/2008 01/10/2008 20/10/2009 01/10/2008 20/10/2005 15/07/2003 17/04/2007 19/06/2001 19/09/2006 20/11/2001 20/04/2004 3.14.1 1.1.4 1.5.1 1.1.6 1.1.19 18/05/2004 16/02/2010 16/08/2005 20/11/2001 20/05/2008 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 19/03/2002 25 June 2010 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION and Operation Dialysis Rebates on Water Charges Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste to the Sewerage System Display of Goods and Signage Within Road Reserves Donation of Development Application Fees to Charitable Organisations Drug and Alcohol Effluent Reuse (Evans Head) Emergency Services Leave Employee Assistance Program Enforcement – Unlawful Activity Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan Event Support Fencing – Adjoining Parks, Reserves and Public Roads Finance – Banking Services Finance – Debtors Finance – Investments Financial Assistance – On-Site Sewage and Wastewater Management Financial Hardship First Aid Fraud Prevention Gathering Information General Use of Computing Systems Gifts and Benefits Guidelines for section 356 (Local Government Act 1997) Financial Assistance Hepatitis A, B, C, HIV and Q Fever Heritage Incentives Installation of Rural Bus Shelters Installation of Street Lights Internal Reporting Kerbside Dining Landfill Fee Waiver – Hardship Relating to Disposal of Medical Waste Leave Without Pay Liquidity Management Strategy – Mid Richmond Residents Village Local Housing Affordability Management of Contaminated Land Management of Contaminated Land – Regional Policy Management of Council Volunteers Management of Community Volunteers (Other than Council Volunteers) Managing Council’s Community Facilities Market Operations – Evans Head Mayoral Delegation Media Mediation (Development/Strategic Planning) 683 2.7.9 1.4.12 2.7.14 2.2.1 18/03/2008 21/11/2006 16/06/2009 18/03/2008 2.7.15 1.6.19 3.20.2 1.6.22 1.6.29 2.2.2 1.6.25 1.6.26 1.9.2 2.7.1 1.4.4 1.4.1 1.4.3 20/10/2009 17/06/2003 19/09/2006 21/03/2006 20/10/2009 20/05/2008 18/09/2007 18/09/2007 19/07/2005 19/06/2001 21/05/2002 20/02/2007 20/02/2007 1.4.6 1.4.14 1.6.10 1.1.20 1.3.5 1.5.5 1.1.18 20/02/2001 15/07/2008 19/05/2009 21/10/2008 20/09/2005 21/04/2009 19/09/2006 1.4.5 1.6.24 2.7.16 3.16.1 3.18.1 1.1.15 2.7.10 16/03/2010 21/11/2006 16/02/2010 19/06/2001 19/06/2001 21/02/2006 20/02/2007 2.8.1 1.6.18 15/02/2005 16/02/2010 1.7.1 2.6.1 2.7.13 2.7.13 1.3.4 18/03/2008 19/08/2008 15/05/2007 15/05/2007 20/09/2005 1.3.6 1.3.7 2.4.1 1.1.5 1.1.21 2.7.4 21/11/2006 15/05/2007 27/06/2000 01/10/2008 18/11/2008 17/10/2006 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 684 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Mobile Devices Naming of Public Parks, Reserves, Sporting Fields and Council Facilities Occupational Health and Safety Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Payment of Expenses-Travelling/Sustenance/ ccommodation – Staff Pensioner Rate Rebate Application – Previous Years Positive Ageing Positive Working Relationships Pre-Retirement Seminars Pressure Sewage Property Information – Rates and Water/Sewerage Change of Name Protective Clothing and Equipment Public Access Sessions – Ordinary Council Meetings Public Gates and Bypasses (Cattle Grids) Purchasing Recognition of Milestones Records Management Recovery of Outstanding Debts and Provision of Credit Recruitment and Selection Referral of DA’s to Richmond Valley Council Access Committee Refund of Application Fees Reimbursement of Telephone Expenses Relocatable Homes, Associated Structures, Caravans or Rigid Annexes Reward for Reporting Vandalism Risk Management Road (including Bridges) and Street Naming Rural Road Numbering Rural Roads Tree Management Safety Management System – Procedures for Playgrounds Salary Sacrifice Signature Event Signs as Remote Supervision Sick Leave Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Smoke Free Workplace Staff Service Incentive and Retirement Presentations Staff Training Stormwater Management Charge Discount and Exemption Street Stalls and Other Fundraising Activities Temporary Occupation Permits (Residence) on Rural Residential Allotments Tourism Events Funding Tenders and Quotations – Advertising Under Awning Lighting Urban Carriageway Widths 25 June 2010 1.5.6 17/03/2009 3.8.1 1.6.2 1.1.2 19/02/2008 17/04/2007 16/02/2010 1.6.8 1.4.2 2.12.1 1.6.28 1.6.21 3.20.3 21/08/2007 19/12/2000 19/08/2008 20/10/2009 21/09/2004 18/08/2009 1.4.10 1.6.5 1.1.3 3.12.2 3.1.1 1.1.10 1.3.3 1.4.9 1.6.27 20/12/2005 15/08/2000 07/03/2000 15/11/2005 15/12/2009 21/09/2004 21/10/2008 19/10/2004 21/07/2009 2.7.7 2.7.3 1.6.17 16/09/2003 17/10/2006 18/03/2003 4.6.2 1.1.8 1.1.12 3.12.4 3.12.1 3.12.3 3.10.1 1.6.14 1.9.3 1.1.17 1.6.16 2.2.3 1.6.13 1.6.9 1.6.20 1.4.13 1.3.1 21/12/2004 19/10/2004 19/04/2005 21/03/2006 21/06/2005 20/12/2005 19/12/2006 15/09/2009 15/09/2009 15/08/2006 20/06/2006 16/02/2010 15/09/2009 20/11/2001 21/08/2007 21/08/2007 15/05/2007 2.7.2 1.9.1 4.2.1 3.18.2 3.11.2 20/02/2007 16/04/2002 18/06/2002 17/03/2009 19/12/2000 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Urban Tree Plantings Urban Tree Removal Use of Council Plant and Equipment to Assist Community Groups Use of Electronic Calendars Use of Electronic Communications Use of the Internet Vehicular Accessway Waste Management Charge Adjustment Water and Sewerage Charges – Application of S552 of the Local Government Act Welcome to Country Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Works Committee Inspections Write-Off of Rates and Charges 685 3.11.3 3.11.4 20/12/2005 20/12/2005 4.4.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.5.4 3.11.1 1.4.11 19/02/2008 17/02/2004 16/08/2005 19/04/2005 19/05/2009 21/02/2006 3.21.1 1.1.22 1.6.11 1.1.8 1.4.7 27/06/2000 15/09/2009 17/03/2009 21/09/2004 21/08/2007 DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION FREE OF CHARGE In accordance with section 12 (1) of the Local Government Act 1993, everyone is entitled to inspect the current version of the following documents free of charge: • The Model Code prescribed under section 440 (1) and the code of conduct adopted by the council under section 440 (3) • The Council’s Code of Meeting Practice • Annual Reports • Annual Financial Reports • Auditor’s Reports • Community Strategic Plan • Delivery Program and Operational Plan • EEO Management Plan • The Council’s Policy Concerning the Payment of Expenses Incurred By, and the Provision of Facilities to, Councillors • The Council’s Land Register • Register Of Investments • Returns of the Interests of Councillors, Designated Persons and Delegates • Agendas and Business Papers for Council and Committee Meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when part of a meeting is closed to the public) • Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings, but restricted (in the case of any part of a meeting that is closed to the public), to the resolutions and recommendations of the meeting • The Register of Current Declarations of Disclosures of Political Donations to Councillors kept in accordance with section 328A • The Register of Councillor Voting on Planning Matters kept in accordance with section 375A • Any Codes referred to in this Act • Register of Delegations • Annual Reports of bodies exercising delegated council functions • Development Applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and associated documents • Local Policies adopted by the council concerning approvals and orders • Records of approvals granted, any variation from local policies with reasons for the variation, and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals • Records of Building Certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 • Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the council • Leases and licences for use of public land classified as Community Land • Plans of Management for Community Land • Environmental Planning Instruments, Development Control Plans and Contributions Plans made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applying to land within the council’s area • The Statement Of Affairs, the Summary Of Affairs and the Register Of Policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (Section 1 above) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 686 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 • Departmental representatives’ reports presented at a meeting of the council in accordance with section 433 • The Register of Graffiti removal work kept in accordance with section 13 of the Graffiti Control Act 2008. Members of the public who wish to take copies of these documents away with them will be charged reasonable photocopying charges in accordance with the Council’s Revenue Policy in force at the time of their request. PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR SALE As at 30 June 2010, the following publications are available for purchase from Council: Name of Publication Local Environment Plan * Local Environment Plan Maps * – A2 print size Local Environment Plan Maps * – A1 print size * Draft Richmond Valley LEP (Comprehensive LEP) * Draft Richmond Valley LEP Maps – A3 print size Draft Richmond Valley LEP Maps – A1 print size * Local Environment Study * Casino Development Control Plan No. 1 * Other Development Control Plans * Section 94 Contributions Plan * State of Environment Report Code Casino Urban Settlement Strategy * Evans Head Urban Settlement Strategy * Richmond River Rural Residential Development Strategy * Richmond Valley Heritage Study 2007 Casino Flood Maps including Property Survey Lower River Flood Maps including Property Survey Casino and Mid Richmond including Property Survey Aus Spec Northern Rivers Local Government Development and Design Manual Version 2 Code 200 * Aus Spec Northern Rivers Local Government Construction Manual Version 2 Code 200 * Building Specifications Code 033 * Thematic History of Richmond Valley Local Government Area, Brett J. Stubbs , published by RVC 2007 Cost (incl. GST) $30.00 $16.00 $22.00 $30.00 $11.00 $22.00 $30.00 $50.00 $20.00 $20.00 $30.00 $20.00 $20.00 $30.00 $20.00 $267.00 $ 70.00 $336.00 Unit Each Per Map Sheet Per Map Sheet Per Copy Per Map Sheet Per Map Sheet Each Per Copy Per Copy Each Per Copy Each Each Each Each Per set Per set Per set $74.00 Per copy $118.00 $20.00 Per copy Per set $20.00 Per copy Note: Charges for these publications are in accordance with the 2010/2011 REVENUE POLICY Adopted by Council 16 June 2010, and are subject to change when this policy is reviewed. Also note that electronic copies of publications marked * are available to download free of charge via Council’s website www. richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au. Copies can be provided in a PDF format on CD.Code 158 11.00 Each Inquiries concerning procedures for inspecting and purchasing Council’s policy documents and statements of affairs can be made to Customer Service staff at the Casino Administration office. Customer service staff will assist members of the public with inquiries and applications for access to Council Records. Complex applications requiring further assistance will be referred to Council’s Public Officer, Mr Wayne S. Halcrow, Director of Corporate Services. SECTION2 –STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent Statement of Affairs of the Council is that for 30 June 2010, published in the NSW Government Gazette, and on Council’s website. This document may be inspected free of charge at Council’s Casino Administration office and is available on Council’s website www.richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au. Members of the public who wish to take copies of this document away with them will be charged reasonable photocopying charges in accordance with the Council’s Revenue Policy in force at the time of their request. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 687 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Members of the public may inspect and purchase Policy documents and the Statement of Affairs Requests for information, and they can make applications for access to other information under section 12 of the Local Government Act and the Freedom of Information Act 1989, in writing, by telephone or personal inquiry, at the following place and time: Richmond Valley Council Corner Walker Street and Graham Place (Locked Bag 10) Casino NSW 2470 Telephone: (02) 66 60 0312 Facsimile: (02) 66 62 5198 The Council’s office hours are 8.15am to 4.30pm (Monday to Friday). BRIAN WILKINSON, General Manager NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 688 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the RIVERINA WATER COUNTY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Consultative Committee Delegations of Authority Development Servicing Plan Drought Management Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan Expenses and Facilities General Policy Register Management Plan Minutes of Council Meetings Occupational Health & Safety Policy Occupational Health and Safety Rehabilitation Policy Organisational Structure Privacy Management Plan Records Management Register of Investments Returns of the Interest of Councillors and Designated Persons Safety Management Plan Strategic Business Plan Water Pricing OTHER DOCUMENTATION • Annual Financial Reports • Annual Report • Auditor’s Report • Business Papers SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs: Council’s Statements of Affairs can be inspected at Council’s office during normal office hours - 8.30 am to 4.00 pm. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements: Any enquiries concerning Council’s activities should be directed to: Mr Gerald Pieper General Manager Riverina Water County Council 91 Hammond Avenue (PO Box 456) WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 Telephone: Fax: Email: (02) 69220608 (02) 69212241 [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 689 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the ROUS COUNTY COUNCIL (trading as ROUS WATER) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Administration and Finance POLICY NO: 1.4 POLICY NO: 1.5 Community Sponsorships and Donations Investments Fees, Charges and Concessions POLICY NO: 2.1 POLICY NO: 2.3 POLICY NO: 2.4 POLICY NO: 2.10 POLICY NO: 2.13 POLICY NO: 2.14 POLICY NO: 2.15 POLICY NO: 5/09 POLICY NO: 9/09 Revenue Headworks Charges Reticulation Headworks Charges Contribution – Richmond Hill 1 (c) (Zone) Rebate to Community Organisations Rural Consumers Administration charge on contract works Water Allowances – Financial Assistance Pensioner Concession Rocky Creek Dam POLICY NO: 3.1 POLICY NO: 3.2 POLICY NO: 3.3 Recreational Activities Regulation of Catchment Activities Eel Harvesting Councillors POLICY NO: 5.2 POLICY NO: 5.4 POLICY NO: 5.5 POLICY NO: 4/09 and Councillors POLICY NO: 5.5 Chairman/Councillor Fees Representation of Elected Councillors Councillor Development Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities for Chairperson Councillor Development Council Properties POLICY NO: 6.1 Classification of Land Easements POLICY NO: 7.1 Easement Creation General Manager POLICY NO: 8.4 Delegation of Authority – Seal Human Resources POLICY NO: 9.2 POLICY NO: 9.3 POLICY NO: 9.4 POLICY NO: 9.9 POLICY NO: 1/09 POLICY NO: 9.15 Nine-Day Fortnight Closure of Offices – Christmas/New Year Equal Employment Opportunity Salary System Occupational Health and Safety Staff Uniforms (Office based staff) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 690 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 POLICY NO: 9.16 POLICY NO: 9.23 POLICY NO: 9.25 POLICY NO: 9.26 POLICY NO: 9.27 Private Use of Motor Vehicles Education Assistance ADF Reserve Leave Leave for Emergency Services Interview and Relocation Expenses Management POLICY NO: 10.1 POLICY NO: 10.2 POLICY NO: 10.3 POLICY NO: 10.4 POLICY NO: 10.8 Environmental Policy Organisational Structure National Competition Privacy Management Plan Risk Management Water Supply POLICY NO: 11.1 POLICY NO: 11.2 POLICY NO: 11.3 POLICY NO: 11.4 POLICY NO: 11.5 POLICY NO: 11.6 POLICY NO: 11.7 POLICY NO: 11.8 POLICY NO: 11.9 POLICY NO: 11.10 POLICY NO: 11.12 POLICY NO: 11.13 POLICY NO: 11.14 POLICY NO: 11.15 Ongoing Water Conservation Measures Bulk Water Supply Rural Extensions Strategy for Long-Term Water Supply Testing Water Meters Water Cycle Management Rural Extensions Wyrallah Village – Rural Extensions Fluoridation Reclaimed Water Reuse Assistance Dunoon Catchment Water Quality Pacific Highway Upgrade: Tintenbar to Ewingsdale On-Site Wastewater Management in Water Supply Catchments Plant POLICY NO: 13.1 Vehicles Corporate Governance POLICY NO: 14.1 POLICY NO: 14.3 POLICY NO. 14.4/08 POLICY NO: 14.5 POLICY NO: 14.6 POLICY NO: 14.7 POLICY NO: 2/09 POLICY NO: 14.10 POLICY NO: 14.11 POLICY NO: 14.12 POLICY NO: 14.13/08 POLICY NO: 14.14/08 Local Government Act 1993 POLICY NO: 14.15/08 POLICY NO: 7/09 POLICY NO: 8/09 Risk Management POLICY NO: 15.1 Records Management Code of Meeting Practice Model Code of Conduct in Local Councils in NSW Business Ethics Statement Disclosures under the Protected Disclosures Act 1994 Procurement of Goods and Services Complaints Handling Designated Persons Fraud Control Media Interaction Private/Secondary Employment Public access to documents in accordance with Section 12 of Policy and Procedure Development Credit Cards Information Communication and Technology Gathering Information NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 691 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The most recent statement of affairs published in accordance with Section 14(1) and (1A) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989 is located in Council’s 2008/09 Annual Report. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANAGEMENTS Policy documents including the statement of affairs may be inspected and purchased at Rous Water, Administration Centre, Level 4, 218/232 Molesworth Street, LISMORE, NSW, 2480. Office hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday excluding Public holidays. Further inquiries concerning the procedure for inspecting and purchasing these documents should be made to the Principal Officer who may be contacted by telephone on (02) 6621 8055; facsimile: (02) 6622 1181 or by e-mail at: [email protected]. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 692 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL (FOI Agency No 2207) SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Access to Council Documents – Under Provisions of Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 & the Freedom of Information Act 1989 Aerodrome Policy Appointment of Senior Staff Asset Management Carport Policy - Guidelines for Compliance Child Protection Code of Conduct – Councillors and Staff Code of Meeting Practice Community Engagement Complaints Management Corruption and Fraud Prevention Council & Corporate Meetings – Minutes Policy Cultural Diversity Policy Dealing with Unreasonable Customer Contact Donations Policy Elections and Election Material Enforcement Policy Environmental Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Extension of Credit & Debt Recovery Fee Reduction Policy Investment Library – Reciprocal Membership Policy Naming of Public Reserves, Parks and Sportsfields Payment of Expenses & Provision of Facilities to Councillors Positive Working Relationships & Acceptable Workplace Behaviour Privacy Management Plan Protected Disclosures Provision of Council Motor Vehicles Provision of Weekly Garbage Services on Compassionate Grounds Rates Policy Revenue Policy Risk Management Smoke Free Sportsfields, Playgrounds and Daytime Council Events Social Plan Sponsorship Statement of Business Ethics Submissions, petitions and Form Letters NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 693 Stormwater Trees – Miscellaneous Use of Vehicles on Beaches within the Shellharbour LGA Waste Avoidance and Management Policy for Special Events in Public Places Corporate Health & Safety Occupational Health & Safety Policy Rehabilitation Policy and Return to Work Program Alcohol & Drug Policy Sun Protection Policy No Smoking Policy Local Environmental Plan No. 2000 This plan covers a large part of the Shellharbour City Council Local Government Area including all urban areas. It provides opportunities for residential, commercial and industrial development, and open space, rural and environmental protection areas. Rural Local Environmental Plan No. 2004 This plan generally covers the rural area of Shellharbour City Council Local Government Area. Development Control Plans The following are Council’s Development Control Plans. Copy of these Development Control Plans are available from Council. Residential Albion Park - Aerodrome - Buffer Area DCP Albion Park Rural Residential DCP Blackbutt Rural Residential DCP Dunmore Lakes Estate DCP Dunmore Wetlands DCP Former School Site, Shellharbour Road Shellharbour (Tawarra Site) DCP Macquarie Rivulet Delta DCP Medium Density DCP On-site Waste Water Management for Single Residences DCP Residential DCP Residential Infill DCP Residential Subdivision DCP Shell Cove DCP Temporary Accommodation for Aged Persons Policy Tullimbah Village DCP Woodlands Estate DCP Commercial Albion Park Commercial Centre DCP Alfresco Dining DCP Commercial DCP Lake Entrance Rd, Blackbutt DCP Motor Showrooms DCP Service Stations DCP Shellharbour City Centre DCP Shellharbour Township Commercial Centre DCP Warilla Professional Suites DCP NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 694 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Industrial Industrial DCP Other Advertising & Identification Signs DCP Car Parking Policy DCP Child Care Centre Guidelines Complying DCP Contaminated Land Policy Energy Smart Homes DCP Exempt DCP Floodplain Risk Management DCP Landscape Guidelines DCP Notifications DCP Social Impact Assessment Policy Telecommunications Facilities DCP Waste Minimisation & Management DCP Section 94 Section 94 Contributions Plan 2005 PLANS OF MANAGEMENT FOR COMMUNITY LAND Management plans set out the overall aim, objectives and performance targets, statement of means, performance assessments and, if applicable, lease/licence details etc. Council welcomes any enquiries on its management plans. Our major management plans include: Albion Oval Albion Park Showground Albion Park Swimming Pool and adjacent areas Alex Hoffman Park Barrack Heights Sports field Bardsley Park Blackbutt Reserve Con O’Keefe Oval Croom Regional Sporting Complex Darcy Dunster Reserve Geoff Shaw Oval Hooker Park (Ces Glenholmes Oval) Howard Fowles Oval Jack Brown Oval Keith Bond Oval Keith Grey Oval Keith Hockey Oval King Memorial Park King Mickey Park L. R. Mood Park McDonald Park Morley Park Oak Flats Swimming Pool and adjacent areas Oakleigh Park Panorama Oval Pelican View Reserve Reddall Reserve Ron Costello Oval Rotary Park Shellharbour Reserve includes Shellharbour Swimming Pool Skiway Park War Memorial Park includes Warilla Swimming Pool NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 695 SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Statement of Affairs under this Section is contained in Council’s Annual Report and is available free of charge by contacting the Public Officer or on Council’s website. The Annual Report which incorporates Council’s Statement of Affairs includes Council’s Charter, Councillor information, the role of Mayor/Councillors and General Manager, the Council’s Organisational Structure, its Principal Activities and Services and its policy on public participation at Council Meetings. Inspection of the Statement of Affairs can be made at Council’s Libraries and Administration Building (Lamerton House) during normal operating hours. SECTION 3 – Copies of Documents Documents are available for inspection free of charge in accordance with Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993. Council’s photocopying charge for Documents under Section 12 is $1.00 for the first page then 30c for each additional page. SECTION 4 – Contact Arrangements Applications and enquiries relating to Policy Documents and access to Council records can be made to the Public Officer, Level 2 Lamerton House, Lamerton Crescent, Shellharbour City Centre (02) 4221 6111 between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday (Public Holidays excepted). Applications for access to information held by Shellharbour City Council under the Freedom of Information Act 1989, must be made using Council’s FOI application form or in writing stating the application is under FOI. The applicant must supply all the details required under the Freedom of Information Act. The current fee for an application is $30.00. In some circumstances other charges may apply. Postal Address: Public Officer Shellharbour City Council PO Box 155 Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 696 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the SHOALHAVEN CITY COUNCIL FoI Agency No. 2208 The following policy documents are open for inspection. Certain documents are available for purchase whilst others would be subject to a photocopying charge. SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Policy Title * DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN REGISTER Abandoned Shopping Trolleys - Condition of Consent for Development Applications Abseiling and Rock Climbing Access Areas for Dogs Adult Shops Advertising - Local Newspapers Aged Persons Accommodation Guidelines Aged Persons Accommodation - Establishment of Anzac Day Services - Wreath Laying Ceremonies Art Collection - Shoalhaven City Council City Collection Art Collection - Shoalhaven City Council Regional Gallery Collection Asset Management Plan - Administration Buildings Asset Management Plan - Aquatic Facilities Asset Management Plan - Arts and Crafts Buildings Asset Management Plan - Bridges and Culverts Asset Management Plan - Bus Shelters Asset Management Plan - Car Parks - Commercial Asset Management Plan - Cemeteries Asset Management Plan - Community Buildings Asset Management Plan - Courts - Tennis and Netball Asset Management Plan - Cultural Centres Asset Management Plan - Early Childhood Services Asset Management Plan - Flood Mitigation Drainage Structures Asset Management Plan - Footpaths and Cycleways Asset Management Plan - Kerb and Gutter Asset Management Plan - Libraries Asset Management Plan - Parks and Reserves Asset Management Plan - Parks and Reserves - Playgrounds Asset Management Plan - Public Amenities Asset Management Plan - Public Halls and Community Centres Asset Management Plan - Scout and Guide Club Facilities Asset Management Plan - Surf Lifesaving Clubs Asset Management Plan - Traffic Facilities Asset Management Plan - Unsealed Roads NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 Minute Number Various 08.1466 09.163 09.160 09.429 04.985 86.1548 04.1443 09.488 09.612 09.612 07.869 07.869 07.869 09.497 03.468 07.869 07.869 07.869 07.408 07.869 07.869 07.869 08.333 09.494 07.869 07.1651 07.869 05.35 07.869 07.869 07.869 07.869 09.495 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 697 Policy Title Minute Number Asset Management Plan - Walking Tracks Asset Management Plan - Waterways Infrastructure (Boating Facilities) Bed and Breakfast Guidelines 07.168 09.496 05.747 BMX Circuits - Provision of Local Area BMX Circuits Policy Building Line - Penguins Head Road, Culburra Building Lines (front) in South Nowra Industrial Areas Building Over Sewers Policy Buildings - Flinders Estate - Zincalume Roofs Buildings - Reflective Building Materials - Use in Coastal and Rural Areas Buildings - Temporary Moveable Dwellings for Aged or Disabled Persons - Standards Burials - Private Burial Grounds Burrill Lake Estuary and Catchment Management Plan Burrill Lake Foreshore Development Guidelines Bus Shelter Sheds - Site Selection Bushcare Program Policy and Procedures Bushfire Equipment Policy 09.510 05.152 98.2012 08.1534 04.1598 04.1598 09.272 09.429 02.1663 09.272 04.1322 05.297 04.1322 Caravan Parks - Design Guidelines for Permanent Occupancy of Caravans - Parking of Caravans for Commercial or Community Activities Cats and Dogs (Impacts on Native Fauna) - Conditions of Development Consent Cemeteries, Crematorium and Memorial Gardens Policy Code of Conduct Code of Conduct - Guidelines Code of Meeting Practice Communications Site Rental - Community FM Radio Stations Community Consultation Policy - for Development Applications (Including Subdivision) and the Formulation of Development Guidelines and Policies Community Consultation Strategy Community Consultative Bodies - Guidelines for the Conduct of Community Consultative Bodies Community Facilities - Use and Hire for Commercial Activities Community Gardens Community Plan - Executive Summary Community Plan - Youth Services Strategy Community Service Obligations - Water supply Wastewater, Effluent, Trade Waste Services and Section 64 Contributions Complaints Policy and Procedures Complaints Referral to the Community Justice Centre - Administrative Policy and Procedure Compliance Policy Conservation Management Plan for Nowra Showground Correspondence - Service Level Standard for Replying t• Council Facilities - Rental or Fee Support - Non-Profit Organisations Council Meetings - Staff Pecuniary Interest - Reports to Council Council Members - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Council Waterways Infrastructure - Use of for Commercial Purposes Currarong Natural Resources Management Strategy Customer Service Targets - External Customers Cycleways and Footpaths - Charges Applicable 05.152 09.429 09.429 09.410 09.670 07.395 09.669 06.1367 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 08.1330 08.1133 08.1345 09.409 09.162 01.300 00.767 08.1534 09.290 09.487 08.1265 03.50 04.985 09.409 09.339 09.387 08.527 01.1721 07.186 07.10 698 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Policy Title DCP - Basin View Wool Road - (DCP 44) DCP - Bawley Point / Kioloa District - (DCP 29) DCP - Berry - Graham Park Development Area (Roads/Traffic/Drainage/Pollution Control/Recreation/Cycle/Community Facilities/Visual Character) - (DCP 70) DCP - Berry Town Centre - (DCP 49) DCP - Bomaderry - 2c and 5c area - (DCP 46) DCP - Bomaderry - Lyndhurst Drive/Cambewarra Road (Development Area for Medium Density/Single Residential /Neighbourhood Shopping/Community Purpose/Public Reserve) - (DCP 3) DCP - Bomaderry - Princes Highway/Jasmine Drive (Guidelines for Residential Development) - (DCP 68) DCP - Bomaderry Meroo Road Lot 2 DP 237607 - Subdivision Guidelines - (DCP 92) DCP - Bomaderry Town Centre - (DCP 16) DCP - Burrill Lake and Dolphin Point - Detail Traffic Development Control - (DCP 52) DCP - Callala Bay - (DCP 41) DCP - Cambewarra - Hockeys Lane Lot 27 DP 804838 - (DCP 84) DCP - Car Parking Code (DCP 18) DCP - Culburra Beach (DCP 48) DCP - Culburra Commercial Area - (DCP 30) DCP - Culburra Expansion Area - (DCP 67) DCP - Dual Occupancy Guidelines (DCP 57) DCP - Exempt and Complying Development (DCP 89) DCP - Floodplain Management (DCP 106) DCP - Foreshore Areas - Residential Development (DCP 62) DCP - Home Activity Guidelines (DCP 109) DCP - Huskisson - Foreshore Business Development Zone 3(g) - Duncan, Bowen, Fegen and Nowra Streets - (DCP 99) DCP - Huskisson Tourist Town Centre - (DCP 54) DCP - Kangaroo Valley - (DCP 66) DCP - Medium Density Housing (DCP 71) DCP - Milton Commercial Area - (DCP 26) DCP - North Bomaderry (Development Area - Link Road to Highway/Road Widths/ Roundabout) - (DCP 34) DCP - North Nowra - Condie Cres Area - Subdivision Guidelines - (DCP 55) DCP - North Nowra - Page Avenue/McMahons Road (Medium Density Development) (DCP 2) DCP - Nowra - Land Bounded by East Street, Plunkett Street and Osborne Street Streetscape Guidelines - (DCP 80) DCP - Nowra Bridge Road - Hotel Site and Civic Precinct - (DCP 119) DCP - Nowra CBD - Streetscape Guidelines for Paving and Tree Planting (DCP 80) DCP - Nowra Central Business District (CBD) - (DCP 10) DCP - Nowra East Street - Bulky Goods Precinct - (DCP 94) DCP - Nowra Hill / Yerriyong / Parma - ANEF Noise Zone - (DCP 69) DCP - Nowra Hill Cabbage Tree Lane (Candidate Area) - (DCP 35) DCP - Sanctuary Point Shopping Centre - (DCP 23) DCP - Sewage Management - On-site (DCP 78) DCP - Sexual Services Premises (DCP 85) DCP - Shoalhaven Heads - Shoalhaven Heads Road/Explorer Boulevarde (Medium and Low Residential Development) - (DCP 8) DCP - Shoalhaven Heads Central Business District (CBD) Area - (DCP14) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 Minute Number 00.924 08.681 92.3619 99.1706 06.1255 03.1107 02.1689 96.1994 98.41 05.16 98.2426 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Policy Title 699 Minute Number DCP - Signage Strategy - Section 2 Development Guidelines for Advertising Signs (DCP 82) DCP - Single Dwellings and Ancillary Structures - Minimum Building Requirements (DCP 91) DCP - South Nowra - Bakery Development - (DCP 77) DCP - South Nowra / Nowra / Worrigee / Comberton (Map of Subdivision Layout) (DCP 43) DCP - South Ulladulla Business Precinct - (DCP 12) DCP - St Georges Basin Central Business District (CBD) Area - (DCP 17) DCP - Subdivision Code - Amendment No1 - (DCP 100) - Effective 14/1/08 DCP - Subdivision Code Extract of DCP 100 Subdivision Information for Residential Lot Sizes and Subdivision Procedures DCP - Subdivision for Rural Lifestyle Development (Rural 1c Zones) - (DCP 72) DCP - Sussex Inlet Town Centre - (DCP 50) DCP - Tourist Development in Rural Areas (DCP 63) DCP - Ulladulla Deering Street - (DCP 45) DCP - Ulladulla South Harbour Precinct (Visual Issues) - (DCP 108) DCP - Waste Minimisation and Management - Controls for (DCP 93) DCP - Yatte Yattah - Policy to Control Development within the Vicinity of the Eagle View Farm Piggery (DCP 113) Dealing With Development Applications Lodged by Council Staff or Councillors Dealing with Sick or Injured Animals Policy Defect and Risk Management Inspection Procedure Defence Force Training and Service Leave Demolition of Buildings Containing Asbestos - Conditions of Development Consent Determining Residential and Commercial Properties for the Purpose of Levying Water and Sewer Charges Development - Built Environment Development - Coastal Areas Development - Hazardous Industries Development - Highways and Arterial Roads Development - Housing in Residential Zones Development - Land Retention - Canada St Cunjurong Point Development - Main Centre Strategy Development - Natural Hazards (other than flood or bushfire) Development - New Development Areas Development - Nuclear Industries and Activities Development - Public Utilities - Electricity Development - Public Utilities - Water and Sewer Development Applications - Crematoriums - in Funeral Parlours Development Applications - Industrial Development - Retailing Space Development Areas - Minor Water Mains Extension - LAP Development Contributions - Payment of Development Contributions by Installments Development Control Plans - Landowner Notification Development Control Plans - Notations Regarding Flexibility Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan Dog Control - Holiday Haven Tourist Parks Dogs - Keeping of Dogs in the Calymea Street and Albatross Road Area (Nowra) and Interim Guidelines - Citywide NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 08.1376 07.885 07.1528 07.1528 07.1075 02.1069 05.1285 09.271 09.71 06.1702 08.1726 07.418 09.67 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 92.495 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 04.1449 09.429 04.1598 05.1682 09.719 04.1596 04.1175 02.250 09.72 05.747 700 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Policy Title Domestic Poultry Abandoned on Public Land Donations - Tourism Sporting Events Donations Policy Drainage Easements - Maintenance of Open Drains Drainage Easements - Piping in Old Subdivisions Driveway Access to Private Properties Minute Number 08.1465 08.742 04.1165 09.21 05.138 89.2665 Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) - Guidelines for Integrating the Principles of ESD Into SCC Activities Effluent Pump-out Charges Effluent Pumpout Policy - LAP Events Policy 03.777 08.1534 07.1225 09.409 Fair Trading - Dedication of Land for Major Infrastructure Projects Fees - Waiving of Development Application and Other Fees for Charitable Organisations and Community Groups Festivals - Council Support Film and Video Production in Public Reserves and Public Places Fire Hydrants in Rural Areas, Provision of Flag Protocol - Australian Aboriginal Flag Flood Compatible Materials for Minor Extensions Flood Planning Levels for the Lower Shoalhaven River Floodplain Flood Policy - Flood Levels Flood Policy - Interim Flood Policy - Interim - Caravan Parks on Flood Prone Land Food - Commercial Home Catering Food - Food Premises Policy Food - Mobile Food Stalls or Vehicles and Temporary Food Premises - LAP Food - Outdoor Eating Food - Stationary Food Van/Vehicles on Existing Operating Service Station Sites Footpath Risk Management Procedure Foreshore Reserves Policy Fraud Control Policy Fraud Control Strategy Funerary and Monument / Masonry Services Policy 04.1175 Garage Sales Gathering Information Policy Generic Plan of Management - General Community Use Generic Plan of Management - Natural Areas Generic Plan of Management - Parks Generic Plan of Management - Sportsgrounds Greenwell Point Bank Management Plan 04.1598 06.1215 01.942 01.942 01.942 01.942 04.621 Icon Parks Policy Intellectual Property Investment Policy 04.1443 04.521 08.1339 Kangaroo Valley - Planning Issues and Policies Kerb and Guttering - Charges Applicable 91.3357 09.21 Lake Conjola Entrance Management Plan Lake Conjola Village Zone - Residential Development 04.575 06.1422 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 09.429 04.985 08.1480 08.1534 09.488 05.1247 05.1247 90.3385 87.2708 88.172 05.747 05.595 05.16 02.1411 08.1000 07.550 05.814 07.1157 07.1157 08.1709 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 701 Policy Title Land Acquisition - Advice to Owners Libraries - South Coast Co-Operative Library Service Libraries Policy - Children Libraries Policy - Operations Liquid Trade Waste Discharge to the Sewerage System - LAP Living Futures Shoalhaven Community Safety Plan (previously SCAT) Local Ethnic Affairs Policy Statement (LEAPS) Minute Number 04.1593 04.1443 09.489 09.489 05.521 03.1547 03.1287 Major Alterations to Existing Dwellings in Flood Prone Areas Management Committee Guidelines Management Committees Markets - Operation of Markets Mayor s Relief Fund Rules Media Strategy Motor Vehicle Access To Public Reserves 05.1247 N/A 09.409 07.1773 09.339 05.872 09.414 Narrawallee Inlet Natural Resources Management Strategy Nowra - Riverview Road Area - Flood Height and Floor Levels for Infill Development Noxious Weed - Control and Eradication 02.755 05.1247 07.1645 Organisational Energy and Water Management Policy 08.1738 Park Enhancement Policy Parkcare Policy and Procedures Parks and Reserves Risk Management Procedure Payment Assistance Scheme - Water and Sewer Usage Accounts Pesticide Use Notification Plan Plan of Management for Berrara Creek Flats Plan of Management for Crookhaven Headland Plan of Management for Gannet Beach Plan of Management for Greys Beach and The Grott• Plan of Management for Hazel Rowbotham Reserve Plan of Management for Kings Point Foreshore Plan of Management for Mahogany Creek Reserve Plan of Management for Termeil Coastal Reserves Plan of Management for White Sands / Voyager Memorial Parks Plant Replacement Reserve Plaques and Other Artefacts - Emplacement of in Parks and Reserves Policy Playground Strategy Review Policy for the Assessment of Council’s Development Applications Pressure Sewerage System Policy - LAP Privacy Management Plan Private Use of Public Parking Public Access to Council Information Public Reserves - Waiving of Fees for Not-for-Profit Organisations 05.135 05.190 06.1701 08.1534 06.1644 01.1380 99.1748 96.2214 04.13 02.730 00.1051 99.1988 98.248 03.923 09.128 09.152 04.458 08.1691 07.223 07.837 09.24 07.383 05.21 Rainwater Tank Rebate Policy Ratepayer Financing Policy for Kerb and Gutter Construction Rates - Overdue Interest Rate Rates - Pensioner Rates and Charges - Arrears and Interest Rates - Transfer of Land in Lieu of Unpaid Rates - Small Lot Rural Subdivisions Rates and Other Monies - Delegation of Authority to Write Off 08.1534 07.822 09.128 09.558 07.283 09.128 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 702 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Policy Title Minute Number Reclaimed Water Policy Recreation Strategy Relocation of Second-hand Dwellings Reserve Naming Reserve Signage Standard Retention and Destruction of Records (Clause 15.4 Code of Conduct) Retirement Villages - Section 64 Contribution Assessment Rezoning - Procedures for Requests Risk Management - Best Practice Manual - Certificates and Applications Risk Management Policy Risk Management Policy for Managing Volunteers Risk Management Procedures for Managing Volunteers Riverview Road Area Floodplain Management Plan Road and Street Naming Road Closures - Requests for Council Support for Rural Road Closures Road Closures - Temporary - Nowra CBD Road Sealing Contributions Roadside Environment Management Plan Rural Fire Service Stations - Community Use Rural Water Supply Policy - LAP 07.1087 99.2325 05.595 04.1175 09.460 00.1427 08.1534 04.1175 08.1266 06.1214 06.1216 04.1166 02.1138 04.1175 04.1175 07.511 09.138 00.1052 05.420 04.1655 Sand Dunes - Risks of Building on Section 64 Headworks Charges - Deferment Policy Security Grills and Gates on Shopfronts and Arcades in the Nowra CBD SEPP No 1 Applications - Lots in DP 27575 Woollamia Road, Woollamia - Council Support Services - Public Utility - Provision within Footpaths Sewage Management Strategy Sewerage - Conjola Regional Sewerage Scheme - Connection Policy Sewerage System (Council) - Connection of Properties t• Shoalhaven Animal Shelter Asset Management Plan Shoalhaven Arts Board - Guidelines Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Shoalhaven Heritage Strategy 2008-2011 Shoalhaven Tourism Board Guidelines Sick Leave - Payment of Untaken Sick Leave to Council Staff Signs - Illuminated Advertising Signs on Council Managed Road Reserves Signs - Interim Multi Panel Directional Sign Policy Signs - Public Information Signs Skate Parks - Provision of Smoke Free Outdoor Sporting Facilities and Playgrounds Sponsorship Policy Sporting Groups Communications Sports Tourism - Upgrading Sporting Facilities Sportsground Closure Sportsground Fencing Sportsground Strategic Plan 2008-2036 Sportsgrounds - Glass Bottle Free Sportsgrounds Sportsgrounds - User Group Responsibilities 88.2103 09.652 09.272 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 09.272 82.2653 99.1880 08.1534 09.482 09.664 09.612 08.882 09.245 08.1650 09.339 07.410 02.1408 08.27 06.1136 09.103 04.1165 05.930 04.1591 09.509 09.509 09.107 09.509 09.103 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 703 Policy Title Staff Gratuities Upon Retirement Statement of Business Ethics Stormwater Protection on Construction Sites Subdivisions - Payment of Water Services Subdivisions - Sewerage Works Contribution Subdivisions, Rural Dwellings and Tourist Facilities - Leebold Hill Road, Parish of Cambewarra Support for Variations of DCP 43 - Landscape Buffer Requirement - Old Southern Road, South Nowra Swan Lake Entrance Management Policy Swan Lake/Berrara Creek Natural Resources Management Strategy Minute Number 09.339 09.128 05.595 92.472 82.2165 Tenders - Acceptance of Tenders - Reports to Council Terara Village Flood Management Plan Transfer of Crown Road Reserves to Council for Private Property Access Tree Management Policy Tree Management Policy - Public Land Tree Planting - School Grounds Tree Planting Strategy - Streets 09.488 Verons Estate - Sussex Inlet Voluntary Planning Agreements Voluntary User Contributions Policy 09.429 09.719 09.509 Walking Tracks Strategy Waste Disposal - No Charge Tipping of Storm Damaged Materials at Waste Depots Waste Disposal - No Charge Tipping Vouchers Waste Minimisation and Management Guidelines Wastewater Non-Urban Availability Policy - LAP Water - Cross-connection Control and Backflow Prevention - LAP Water / Wastewater Supply by Agreement Water and Sewer - Minor Mains Extension - LAP Water and Sewer Usage Charges - Undetected Leak Policy Water and Sewerage Infrastructure - Rezonings, Major Developments and SEPP 5 Developments - Provision of Water and Wastewater Services to Non Property Owners - Provision of - LAP Water Availability and Connection Policy - LAP Water Hydrant Standpipe Extraction Policy - LAP Water Meter Services - Down Size, Disconnect or Nominal Sizing Water Rates - Exclusion Criteria for Rural Properties Water Safety - Swimming Pools, Beaches and Waterways Wedding Receptions in Public Parks Weight and Length Restrictions - Kangaroo Valley Road, Tourist Road and Cambewarra Lookout Road Wharves and Jetties 00.1647 09.341 09.341 N/A 04.1655 05.235 04.1655 05.235 04.1060 09.723 05.434 04.575 02.1664 05.283 03.1645 03.1647 09.572 06.322 04.1655 04.1655 05.1170 04.1655 09.67 04.1172 05.135 09.164 05.283 08.1193 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Freedom of Information Act 1989 requires the production of a Statement of Affairs by 30th June of each year. Copies are available free of charge from the Information Officer. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 704 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Access to Shoalhaven City Council’s policy documents can be arranged through the Information Officer during office hours. Contact by telephone should be made prior to making a personal visit. For further information contact:: Information Officer Telephone (02) 4429 3366 City Administrative Centre Bridge Road NOWRA NSW 2541 Correspondence should be addressed to: General Manager Shoalhaven City Council Post Office Box 42 NOWRA NSW 2541 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the SINGLETON COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Community Services Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Advisory Committee Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Code of Conduct Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Philosophy / Policy Statement Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Policies and Procedures - Awareness of the Individual Child Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Policies and Procedures - Enrolements Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Policies and Procedures - Health Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Policies and Procedures - Your Child in Care Colleen Gale Childrens Centre Policies and Procedures – Staff Community Safety Committee terms of Reference Crime Prevention Strategy Cultural Development Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference Disability Access Advisory Committee Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures – Awareness of the Individual Child Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures – Enrolements Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures – Health Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures - Heat Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures - Parents Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures – Staff Mobile Preschool – Policies and Procedures – Your Child While in Care Outside School Hours Care – Policies and Procedures – Awareness of the Individual Child Outside School Hours Care – Policies and Procedures – Enrolements Outside School Hours Care – Policies and Procedures – Health Outside School Hours Care – Policies and Procedures – Parents Outside School Hours Care – Policies and Procedures – Staff Outside School Hours Care – Policies and Procedures – Your Child While in Care Relocation of the Youth Centre Terms of Reference Singleton Community Culture Relations Statement Singleton Council Position Statement on Addictive Substances Social Plan Steering Committee Terms of Reference Volunteer Day and Heritage Week Recognition Youth Venue - Access and Equity Youth Venue – Assets Youth Venue – Behaviour Management Youth Venue – Cleaning Youth Venue – Code of Conduct Youth Venue – Community Development Youth Venue – Complaints (About other Services) Youth Venue – Complaints (Handling) Youth Venue – Confideniality NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 705 706 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Youth Venue - Core Values Youth Venue – Custodial Parents Youth Venue – Duty of Care Youth Venue – Equipment (Lone and Hire) Youth Venue – First Aid Youth Venue – General Administration Youth Venue – Incident Reporting Youth Venue - Information on Young People Youth Venue – Keys Youth Venue – Maintaining Statistics Youth Venue – Maintenance Youth Venue – Medication Youth Venue – Occupational Violence Youth Venue – Parent Access Youth Venue – Parent Communication Youth Venue – Programming Youth Venue - Recording Attendance Youth Venue - Referrals Youth Venue - Registration of Young People Youth Venue – Responsible Purchasing Youth Venue - Responsibilities of Young People using the Service Youth Venue – Resources for Young People Youth Venue - Rights of Young People using the Service Youth Venue – Safe Sex Information Youth Venue - Services Aims Youth Venue - Service Rules Youth Venue – Smoking Youth Venue – Staff Code of Conduct Youth Venue – Student Placements Youth Venue - Use of Drugs and Alcohol Youth Venue – Volunteers Youth Consultation Strategy Youth Programs Advisory Committee Design and Contracts Development Engineering Specification DCP Construction Development Engineering Specification DCP Design Kelso Street Widening Road Reserve Dedication Singleton Link Road Emergency Services Bush Fire Brigades – Bush Fire Fighting Fund of NSW Funding Bush Fire Brigades – Equipment Emergency Risk Management Study and Plan Executive Support & Civic Duties Council Sponsorship - Singleton Show Emergency Management Management of Competitive Neutrality Complaints Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act Street Ticket Selling Approvals - John Street NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Finance Debt Recovery Policy and Plan Investment Policy Report Procurement Policy and Procedures Rural Halls – Rating General Manager Delegation of Authority - General Manager Sustainability Agenda and Strategy (Local Agenda 21) Governance and Strategy Asset Management Policy Economic Development Policy Land Sales Real Estate Agents Information Services Communications - Mobile Phones Corporate Records Management Policy Internet and Email Usage Policy Rural Addressing - Council Public and Crown Roads Security Policy Library Acceptance of Community Archives Access – Local Studies / Family History and Archive Collection Community Information and Leaflets Policy Emergency Management Plan Information Literacy Policy Library Scanning Policy Membership Policy Public Access to the Internet & Computing Facilities Policy Young Persons in the Library Policy Mayor and Council Aboriginal Reconciliation Statement Australia Day Committee Coat of Arms - Army Coat of Arms - Singleton Town Band Code of Meeting Practice Corporate Image Communications and Public Relations Strategy Council Code of Conduct Councillors Travel Policy Councillors Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given Elections - Ward Boundaries Freeman of the Shire Internal Audit Policy Internal Reporting Policy Payment - Expenses / Provisions of Facilities to Mayor & Councillors Reimbursement of Expenses for Councillors’ Spouse / Partners Strategic Direction Support of Armed Forces Personnel Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 707 708 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Organisation Development Attendance at Work Variable Hours Policy Award Consultative Committee - Enterprise Agreement Award Consultative Committee Constitution Child Protection Policy Defence Forces Reserve EEO Advisory Committee Constitution Expenses Reimbursement Policy Harassment Free Workplace Job Sharing Policy Pay Policy Redundancy Policy - Director Positions Removal Expenses Salary System Policy Smoke Free Work Place Policy Staff Development Policy Staff Dress Code Volunteers Parks and Facilities Advertising at Sporting Grounds Broke Tennis Courts Bulga Recreation Centre Buildings - Community Use of 74 George Street Charges for Use of Council’s Community Facilities Civic Centre Administration Building – Emergency Procedures Plan Civic Precinct - Prohibiting Alcohol Clothing Bins - Charitable Institutions Community Facilities - Management Options Constitution - Singleton Sports Council Fences - Dividing Fences Glennies Creek - Lakes St Clair Development Gym and Swim Marketing Plan Hire of Civic Centre Insurance Public Liability Hirers of Council Facilities Lake St Clair Recreation Area - Season Tickets Mowing Slopes and Other High Risk Areas of Parks Open Space and Recreation Needs Study Pesticide use Notification Plan Parks – Burdekin Park Plan of Management - Burdekin Park Plan of Management - Heuston Lookout Plan of Management - Singleton Gully Parks Plan of Management - Singleton Gym and Swim Plan of Management - Singleton Town Parks Plan of Management - Sports Grounds / Riverside Parks Plan of Management For Village Parks Playground Management Strategy Playground Policy Review of Council Parks and Landscape Policies NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Rural Halls - Maintenance and Repairs Sedgefield Cemetery Operating Policy Singleton Bike Plan Singleton Gym and Swim Advisory Committee Street Tree Management Policy Street Trees Policy Trees - John Street Footpath Trees Use of Aboriginal Names - Wanaruah Planning and Development Services Accommodating Family Relatives Advertising signs Council Footpaths Alcohol Free Zones Policy Animals - Cat Control Animals - Dangerous Dogs Legislation Animals - Dog Kennel Policy Animals - Off Leash Area Animals - Village of Broke Army Base Singleton Army - Coal Mining Operations - Army Camp Area Army - Combined Army Schools Complex Army Range Noise Impacts Army Study Area Broke Flood Levels Building Approval to Occupy Substantially Completed Buildings Building Factory Made Dwellings within Singleton Township Building Lines - Swimming Pool Building - Temporary Buildings in Commercial Areas Building on Flood Liable Land Buildings - Bonds and Occupation Approvals Bush Rock Policy CBD Developments Combined Development / Building Application Community Consultative Committee Guidelines Compliance and Enforcement Policy Conversion of Sheds for Use as Dwellings Environmental Penalty Notices Erection of Country Dwellings with Frontage of Unformed Roads Flooding Camberwell Village Local Approvals Policy Local Environmental Plan (LEP) Maintenance - Dedication of Crown, Development and Subdivision Roads Notice of Determination for Subdivision and Development Applications Notification Policy Occupation of Garages, Sheds and Caravans for Residential Purposes On-Site Sewage Management Strategy Planning Applications - Glennies Creek Dam Catchment Rain Water Detention Policy Road Requirements for Rural Subdivisions Section 94 Contribution Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 709 710 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Singleton Council Heritage Strategy Singleton Council Shed Policy Singleton Development Contributions Plan - 2009 Singleton Heritage Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference Singleton Jerrys Plains Conservation Area Singleton Land Use Strategy - 2008 Singleton Military Area Storm Water Management Policy Residential and Commercial Street Trees on Private Property Town Planning Consents - Large Garages Town Planning - Time Limit on Development Consents Unfenced Dams Policy Unformed Roads within Rural Subdivisions Upper & Northern Hunter Regional Environmental Management Strategy Tourism Tourism Marketing Plan Tourism Strategy – Singleton Waterfest - Event Timing Water & Waste Acceptance of Waste for Disposal at Singleton Landfill Building Over or adjacent to Sewers Capital Works Program for Water and Sewer Commercial Garbage Service Commercial Waste Service Contingency Plan Update Control of Blue - Green Algae Credit for Water Usage Charges Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste to Sewer Domestic Garbage – Owner / Builder - Occupying Temporary Residence Flooding Levee Bank Fluoridation Operating Environment Review Pipeline Easements Properties Adjoining - Singleton to Mt Thorley Pipeline Policy Regulation Country Water Supplies Sewer and Liquid Trade Waste Services Sewer Pipeline Easements Singleton Water Supply Drought Management and Emergency Response Plan Standard Engineering Requirements - Subdivisions Water and Sewer Waste Disposal Casual Gate Fees Water and Sewer Section 64 Developer Charges for Singleton LGA Water and Sewer Service Declaration - New Subdivisions Water Billing Rebate Dialysis Life Support Systems Water Service Charges Water Services Multi Occupancy Building Water Standpipe Use Water Supply Branxton Rural Residential Zones Water Supply Glennies Greek Pipeline Works Bridge Priorities - Local Roads NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 711 Extension to Squash Courts, Pitt Street Footpaths / Cycleways Management Strategy Kelso Street Widening Lemington Road - Load Limit on Timber Bridge Management of Council’s Roads - Duty of Care Policy Roading Policy Road Safety Strategic Plan Road Standards - Mt Royal and Cassels Roads Roads - Council Public - Risk Management Code of Practice Roads - Currently Not Maintained By Council Roads - Maintenance & Dedication - Crown, Development & Subdivision Roads - Management Strategy Roads - Naming Policy Roads - Non Dedicated In the Villages of Jerrys Plains and Camberwell Management Roads - Non Maintained Council Dedicated Roads - Private Commercial Use of Public Roads Roads - Unmaintained Formed Roads - Upgrading Crown Roads Saleyards - Application to Sell Liquor at Kiosk Saleyards - Response Plan to an Animal Health Emergency Saleyards - Selling of Raffle Tickets Saleyards - Singleton Regional Livestock Market Rules of Operation Urban Stormwater Management Plan Waterways Structures Code of Practice Development Control Plans (DCP) Exempt and Complying Development Singleton Floodplain Management Plan Wollombi Brook and Surrounds Singleton Development Control Plan (DCP) SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Annual Statement of Affairs for the Council is published as part of Singleton Councils Annual Report, published 24 November 2009 which can be found on Council’s website at www.singleton.nsw.gov.au and is also available to the public in accordance with the arrangements set out below. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Applications and enquiries regarding Freedom of Information should be made during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 4.30 pm to: Name: Margaret Wyatt (Information Services Coordinator) Address: Singleton Shire Council PO Box 314 SINGLETON NSW 2330 Telephone: 02 6578 7224 Facsimile: 02 6572 4197 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 712 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the STRATHFIELD MUNICIPAL COUNCIL JUNE 2010 SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Local Environmental Plans • Local Environmental Plan 105 (draft) 2005 – (Heritage) • Strathfield Local Plan 2008 (draft) • Strathfield Planning Scheme Ordinance (SPSO) 1969 (as amended) Development Control Plans • Strathfield Consolidated Development Control Plan (DCP) 2005 • DCP No 13 - Strathfield Town Centre • DCP No 14 - Part Lot 1 and Lot 2, DP 711168, Davidson Street Greenacre • DCP No 20 - Parramatta Road Corridor • DCP No 25 - 79 Courallie Avenue Homebush West. Codes and Controls (Building and Development) • Controls and Guidelines for Outdoor Eating Areas within Strathfield Council • Guidelines for Completing Applications • Interim Flood Prone Lands Policy • Policy for the Management of Development on Contaminated Land (DCP) • Section 94 Contributions Plan (2001) • Section 94 Contributions Plan 94 - Schedule 2 Contribution Rates • Strathfield Council Significant Tree Register (1995) • Strathfield Landscaping Code (draft) • Strathfield Stormwater Management Code • Strathfield Tree Management Strategy Policies and Guidelines • Aboriginal Recognition and Protocol Policy • Access to Information Policy • Audio Recording of Council and Committee Meetings Policy • Banner Poles - Strathfield Square • Bushland Policy • Business Ethics Policy • Clothing Recycling Bins - Policy for the operation of clothing recycling bins • Code of Conduct • Code of Meeting Practice • Community Grants Policy • Community Noticeboard Policy • Communications and Consultation Policy • Companion Animal Policy • Complaint Handling Policy • Council Chambers, Use of • Council Properties - Leasing • Councillors - Attendance at Council Meetings • Councillors - Letterhead • Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy • Councillors - Recognition of former Councillor Service Policy • Development Application Processing Policy • Environmental Policy • Equal Employment Opportunity Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Events Policy for Community Land Fences - Dividing Fences - Public Land Financial Assistance Policy Flags and Flag Poles Foothpath Obstruction Heritage Awards Policy Heritage Financial Assistance Policy Heritage Advisory Service Heritage Fee Reduction Policy Hire of Community Facilities Policy Insurance Claims - Public Liability Interim Flood Prone Lands Policy Investment Policy Land Use - Public Leases/Licences - Operational Land Library - Home Library Service Library Copyright Notices Policy Library - Public Access Internet Library - User Code of Conduct Local Government Filming Protocol Media and Corporate Presentation Policy Memorial Policy Miscellaneous Grants Policy Motor Vehicle Policy Nature Strip Maintenance Noxious Weeds Policy Organisational Protocols for Councillors and Staff Protected Disclosures and Internal Reporting System Policy Public Exhibition, scheduling of Record Management Policy Recreation in Strathfield - Open Space System and Policy Representations to Federal and State Members of Parliament Sewer Choke Policy - Street trees Smoke Free Workplace Policy Spitting Policy Sponsorship Policy Stormwater Management Code Policy Tree Preservation Order, Breaches of Unauthorised Building Works and Activities, Procedures for Vandalism - Park Development Volunteers and Community Representatives Policy Reports • Management Plan 2010-2013 including fees and charges schedules • Financial Report 2009 • Annual Report 2009 (including State of Environment Report) • Statement of Affairs (June 2010) and Summary of Affairs (December 2009) Plans of Management • Community Facilities Plan of Management (2005) • Cooks River Foreshores Strategic Plan (1997) • Plan of Management for Airey Park (2008) • Plan of Management for Cox’s Creek Reserve (2001) • Plan of Management for Dual Use Open Space (1995) • Plan of Management for Edwards Park (2008) • Plan of Management for Hudson Park Golf Course (1999) • Plan of Management for Mason Park (2008) • Plan of Management for Significant Parks - Bressington Park (1999) • Plan of Management for Strathfield Park (2008) • Plan of Management for Strathfield Square (2003) • Strathfield Playground Management Strategy (2002) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 713 714 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Plans and Studies • Crime Prevention Plan (2007) • EEO Management Plan (2008-2013) • Graffiti Management Strategy (2006) • Greenhouse Action Plan (2007) • Heritage Study (1986) and Heritage Review (2005) (individual heritage inventory sheets) • Pesticide Notification Plan (2007) • Privacy Management Plan • Recreation, Community and Cultural Needs Study (2006) • Social Plan (2009-2010) • Water Savings Action Plan (2007) • Strathfield Council Vision 2020 SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Strathfield Municipal Council Statement of Affairs June 2010 is available free of charge from Council’s website www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au or Council (refer to Section 3 for details). SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Strathfield Municipal Council’s policy documents can be inspected at Council’s Offices, 65 Homebush Road Strathfield from Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Access can be arranged by contacting: Mr Neale Redman Director Corporate Services P O Box 120 STRATHFIELD 2135 Tel: 9748 9976 David Backhouse General Manager STRATHFIELD COUNCIL NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 715 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the SUTHERLAND SHIRE COUNCIL (FOI Agency No 2212) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The council has available for inspection and purchasing (where relevant) the following current policy documents: Children Services Child Protection Policy Procedures for Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Abuse or Neglect of Children Procedures for Dealing with Allegations of Child Protection against Employees Employment Guidelines to Protect Children from Harm Civil Works Assessing and Determining Applications for Vehicular Access within Unmade Roads zoned 5(g) Special Uses (Road) Guidelines for the Engagement and Use of Consultants Piping of Existing Open Drains in Private Residential Properties where Subdivision is Not Involved Reconstruction and Maintenance of Private Roads or Rights-of-Way Specification for Civil Works Associated with Subdivision and Developments Vehicle Crossing Across Public Roads Vehicular Footpath Crossings Communication Avoidance of Publishing Advertisements that Request Public Comment by a Certain Time during the Christmas Period Newsletter Editorial Guidelines Guidelines for Mayor’s Message Media and Public Comment Procedure in relation to Invitations or Requests for Aboriginal Involvement in Council Arranged Events Community Grants Guidelines for Small and Large Grants Funding Requests from Charities and Community Based Organisations Heritage Grant - Local Publications Guidelines Miscellaneous Grant Applications under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 Community Services Aboriginal Reconciliation Statement Access Policy Homelessness Policy Language Aide Menai Together - A Community Safety Action Plan for the Menai Central Business District Miranda Local Area Command Liquor and Gaming Accord Partnership Protocol with the NSW Police in the Assessment of Development Applications Shiresafe Street Camera Programme - Code of Practice Sutherland Shire Community Plan 2006-2010 Sutherland Shire Crime Prevention Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 716 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Sutherland Local Area Command Licensed Premises Liquor Accord Vandalism Reward Scheme Volunteers Guidelines Volunteers Policy Voluntary Code of Practice For Out Of School Hours Services Cultural Events Community Arts Exhibition Policy for the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre Film Engineering Dredging - Sutherland Shire Waterways Feral Animal Graffiti Management Memorial Policy for Public Open Space Environmental Air Space Over Railway Stations Application of Section 94 Policy Discharge of Radioactive Waste by ANSTO Biodiversity Strategy Clean Waters Community Partnering Contaminated Land Policy and Guideline Development Control Plans and Lodgement of Development Applications Environment Fund - Policy for Operation and Investment Enforcement Action for Illegal Work or Unlawful Occupation of Council Land and Public Roads Greenweb Strategy Integrated Transport Issuing of Section 149 Certificates -Advice on Properties within 4.8 km of Lucas Heights Establishment Local Air Quality Management Plan Local Approvals Policy Local Orders Policy Desalination Plant Position Rain Water Tank Response to Sewage Bypass Notification at Cronulla Sewage Treatment Plant Sustainable Timbers Temporary Food Premises Code Fleet Management Fleet Management Services – Driver Operator Procedures Finance & Purchasing Asset Management Advances by Council to Community Groups Protocol - Allocation of Priorities Get It Green Purchasing Interest Payable on Security Bonds Investment of Cash Balances Petty Cash / Change Float Purchasing Policy & Procedures Rate Recovery and Hardship NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 717 Schedule of Fees and Charges Treatment of Incomplete Works Voluntary Pensioner Rebate Governance Conduct Code of Conduct Code of Conduct Community Representatives Code of Conduct Precinct Residents’ Associations Council, Committee and Sub-Committee Meetings Arranging Site Inspections or Meetings for Councillors Code of Meeting Practice Distribution of Late Reports To Councillors Guidelines for Community Presentations to Committees of Council Process and Rules for the Independent Hearing & Assessment Panel Provision of Child Care at the Children’s Services Sub-Committee Meetings, for Residents Review of Council Sub-Committees and Working Parties that Require Resources or Funds Reporting of Councillor Attendance at Standing and Sub-Committee Meetings Residents Speaking at Committee Meetings Expenses & Facilities Interstate and Overseas Travel Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to the Mayor and Councillors General Access to Information Policy Council Seal Councillor Access to Information and Their Interaction with Staff Customer Response Display of Election Material – Council Election Fraud and Corruption Prevention Internal Ombudsman Guidelines Lodgement of Disclosure of Interest Primary and Ordinary Returns by Councillors and Designated Persons Disclosure of Name of Complainants Privacy Management Plan Secondary Employment Sponsorship Statement of Business Ethics for Business Dealings between Sutherland Shire Council, the Private Sector and Other Parties Reporting Whistleblower’s Policy Local Government Association Annual Conference Lot Number and DP Numbers in Reports to Council Tender Reports to Council Travel and Conferences by the General Manager, Directors and Staff - Attendance Reports to be submitted to Council Information Technology E-Governance and On-line Service Strategy Computer Resource Usage Intranet (‘Compass’) Usage and Content Policy on the Use, Storage and Retrieval of Digital Images Workplace Surveillance Policy – Overt Surveillance NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 718 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Legal Services Legal Assistance to Councillors and Staff Prosecution and Enforcement Guidelines Libraries Community Information Stands and Leaflets in Council Libraries Library Collection Management Strategy Use of Corporate Library Services by Councillors and Council Staff Parks & Trees Public Liability in Relating to Trees E G Waterhouse National Camellia Gardens - Funeral Ceremonies and Memorial Services Miranda Park Circuses Public Fracas in Reserves or Parks Replacement of Playground Equipment Tree and Bushland Vegetation Preservation Order Urban Tree Volunteers Bushcare Personnel Training & Study Study Assistance Training Workplace Alcohol and Other Drugs Corporate Uniform Counselling & Disciplinary Fair Workplace Policy and Procedures Fair Workplace Grievance Resolution Procedures Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan 2008/2011 Flexitime and Time in Lieu Occupational Health and Safety Job Rotation and Job Swap Parental Leave Parking Permits for Staff with Temporary or Permanent Infirmity Recruitment Policy Sick Leave Management Use of Council Resources for Private Purposes Telecommuting Planning and Assessment Applications for Low or High Impact Mobile ‘Phone Installations Breach of Practice by Private Certifiers Consideration of Development Applications submitted by Council Dealing with Incomplete or Non-Compliant Development Applications Expediting the Determination of Development Applications which are Incomplete or Propose an Undesirable Development Enforcement of Non-Compliance with Orders Nos. 21 & 22 issues under S124 Local Government Act 1993 Native Title Strategy – Wik Amendments Precedence for Pre-existing Development Control Plans Private Certification of Development Applications – a Policy for Enforcement of Conditions of Consent NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 719 Development Application Dispute Resolution Techniques and Mediation Rezoning Applications in Prohibited Areas Waiving or Reducing Development Application Fees Property Clothing Appeal Collection Bins on Council Land Commercial Leasing Community Leasing Drainage Easement Acquisition Display of Reflective Property Numbers Kerb / House Numbering Licensing Guidelines for A Frame Advertising Boards Licensing of Outdoor Eating Areas, A Frame Advertising and Shopfront Displays Naming of Public Facilities Naming of Public Open Space Open Space Land Acquisition Policy Community Halls Management Public Liability Insurance Cover for Hirers of Council’s Community Halls, Parks and Reserves Reclassification of Community Land to Operational Land Release and Relocation of Drainage Easements Leasing of Council Residential Properties Short Term Access over Fire Trails (Community Land) Roadways Leasing of Council Road Reserve Prevent Rubbish Skips and Dumpsters on Roads Use of Roads for Community Events – Festivals / Fairs (or like activities) Sport & Recreation Active Playing Fields / Service Plan Limited Liquor Licences on Council Property Night Competition Games upon Active Open Space Use of Public Open Space by Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers Strategic Planning Community Engagement Competition Policy - The Next Steps in Reform Undertaking External Contract Work Strategic Management Cycle Telecommunications Mobile Phone Procedures Telecommunication Code of Practice Waste Services Bin Contamination Policy Domestic Waste Service Collection Local Waste Management Plan Twice Yearly Clean Up Collection Policy SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Council of Sutherland Shire has produced a Statement of Affairs, as at 30 June 2010. The Statement is available to the public by contacting Council’s Freedom of Information Officer or on Council’s Website: www. sutherland.nsw.gov.au. (Freedom of Information Section). NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 720 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Access to policy documents can be arranged through contacting Council’s Freedom of Information Office during office hours. Initial contact should be made in writing or telephone. The details are: Freedom of Information Officer Sutherland Shire Council Locked Bag 17 SUTHERLAND NSW 2232 Phone: (02) 97100190 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Sutherland Shire Council’s Administration Building is located at 4-20 Eton Street, Sutherland and is open between 8:30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 721 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the SYDNEY CITY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The City of Sydney Council has the following Policy available for inspection. Copies of some of the documents are available for free, some for a set of fee and others for a photocopying charge. POLICY DOCUMENTS Administration Fraud & Corruption Prevention Animals Companion Animals Cleansing & Waste Graffiti Management Management of Waste in Public Places - LAP Community Relations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols Social Community Services Community Bus Scheme Local Ethnic Affairs Policy Statement for the City of South Sydney Mobile Free Food Services Public Art Support for Charities Corporate Risk Management Council Code of Meeting Practice Councillors Expenses Sister City Ticket Allocation Drainage Stormwater - Development Sites Over 50,000 Sqm Enforcement Prosecution and Enforcement Priorities Environmental Asbestos Financial Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable (Debtors) Aggregation of Land Cabcharge Usage Petty Cash NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 722 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FOI Freedom of Information Governance Code of Conduct Grants Accommodation Grants Program Corporate Sponsorship Grants and Sponsorships Health Mobile Food Vendors and Restriction from Unsuitable Roads Investments Policy and Strategy for the Investment of Surplus Funds Information Technology & Management Access to Archival Records Disposal of Council Records to the Archives Electronic message retention and Disposal Guidelines for E-mail to all City Staff Information Technology Asset Acquisition and Management Internet and E-mail Records Management Sydney Town Hall Curatorial Telephone and Blackberry Transferring Records to Archives Legal Obtaining Access to Legal Advice Obtaining Legal Services Parks Community Gardens Flowers displayed in Residential Village Areas Pesticide Use Notification Plan Personnel & HR Advertising of Vacancies Asbestos in Workplace Child Protection Internal Reporting Procedure Commencing Salaries Complaints & Feedback Procedure Contract Employment Disciplinary Disciplinary Procedures Drug and Alcohol Drug and Alcohol Procedures EEO & Anti Discrimination Exit Interview Flexible Working Arrangement Harassment, Bullying and Unacceptable Behaviour Higher Education Scheme Higher Education Scheme Procedure Injury Management NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Internal Reporting Procedure Interview Expenses Managing Attendance Behaviour Managing Staff Complaints Motor Vehicle Occupational Health and Safety Part-Time Employment Performance Feedback Personal Protective Equipment Probation Recruitment Relocation Expenses Salary Sacrifice Secondary Employment Service Recognition Policy Smoke Free Work Place Temporary and Casual Employment Time in lieu Training & Development Planning Archaeological Handbook Central Sydney Archaeological Zoning Plan Central Sydney DCP 1996 Central Sydney On-Street Parking Central Sydney Paving Design 1996 Central Sydney Tourist & Visitor Accommodation City of Sydney Access DCP 2004 City of Sydney Access City of Sydney Adult Entertainment and Sex Industry Premises DCP 2006 City of Sydney Awnings 2000 City of Sydney Boarding Houses DCP 2004 City of Sydney Child Care Centres DCP 2005 City of Sydney Contaminated Land DCP 2004 City of Sydney Convenience Store DCP 2004 City of Sydney Exterior Lighting Strategy City of Sydney Heritage DCP 2006 City of Sydney Late Night Trading Premises DCP 2007 City of Sydney Notification of Planning and Development Applications DCP 2005 City of Sydney Outdoor Cafe City of Sydney Planning Scheme Ordinance City of Sydney Policy for the Management of Laneways in Central Sydney City of Sydney Signage and Advertising Structures DCP 2005 City of Sydney Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Development Control Plan 2006 City of Sydney Visitor and Tourist Accommodation DCP 2006 Colonnade Construction Hours/Noise within the Central Business District 1992 Contributions Plan 2002 Display of Premises Numbers 2005 Distribution of Printed Matter & Other Materials on Footways NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 723 724 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Green Square Affordable Housing DCP Guidelines for Alterations and Additions to Terraces Guidelines for Temporary Protective Structures Interim Pavement Design and Construction Guidelines 1998 Leichhardt DCP 2000 Leichhardt DCP No. 35 – Exempt and Complying Development Leichhardt DCP No. 38 – Waste – Avoid, Reuse and Recycle Leichhardt DCP No. 48 – Managing Activities on Footpaths and Street Verges Leichhardt Development Control Plan No. 22 – 461-465 Glebe Point Road, Glebe Leichhardt Development Control Plan No. 23 – Orphan School Creek Leichhardt Development Control Plan No. 33 – 357 Glebe Point Road, Bidura Leichhardt Development Control Plan No. 39 – John Fletcher Site & Glebe Depot Site Leichhardt Interim Development Order 27 Leichhardt LEP 2000 Planning Practice & Procedures Manual Policy for the Design of Construction Hoardings Policy for the Management of Warehouse/Courtyard Complexes in Central Sydney Policy on Trading Hours for New and Existing Premises Residential Strategy South Sydney DCP 1997: Urban Design South Sydney DCP Exempt and Complying Development 1999 South Sydney DCP for Orders South Sydney DCP No. 11 Transport Guidelines for Development 1996 South Sydney DCP No. 6 South Sydney Development Control Plan 1997: Urban Design - Green Square South Sydney LEP 114 South Sydney LEP 1998 South Sydney LEP Amendment 9 South Sydney LEP Amendment 16 South Sydney LEP Amendment 17 – Green Square Town Centre South Sydney LEP Amendment 19 – Green Square Town Centre Strategy for a Sustainable City of South Sydney Sydney LEP 2005 Sydney LGA Tourist & Visitor Accommodation Urban Development Plan for Ultimo - Pyrmont Precinct 1999 Update Warehouses and Woolstores Survey Waste Code for New Developments Policy Policy Management Privacy Health Records & Information Privacy Act, 2002 (HRIPA) Privacy Management Plan Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act, 1998 (PPIPA) Privacy Management Plan Procurement Contracts Purchase Card Properties Assignment of Property Leases City of Sydney Water Savings Action Plan City of Sydney Energy Savings Action Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 725 Conditions of Hire and Sydney Town Hall Venues Warehouse Sales in the Lower Town Hall and Clothing Apparel Rating Categorisation of Land into Residential or Business Signs Local Directional Streets Banner Poles - Hiring Busking City of Sydney Street Safety Camera Program Traffic & Parking Parking Permits Traffic/Parking Controls - Public Consultation Trees Street Tree Masterplan Tree Preservation Order Urban Tree Management SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The City of Sydney’s current Statement of Affairs is available by contacting the Freedom of Information Officer (see contact details below) SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Access to policy documents can be arranged through contacting the Freedom of Information Officer during office hours. Initial contact should be made in writing or by telephone. The contact details are: Freedom of Information Officer City of Sydney Council 456 Kent Street GPO Box 1591 Sydney NSW 2001 Tel: (02) 9246 7503 Fax: (02) 9265 9111 www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 726 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the TEMORA SHIRE COUNCIL (FOI Agency No 2216) SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Temora Shire Council maintains the following documents available for public inspection: • • • • • Annual Report; Annual Financial Statements including Auditor’s Report; Management Plan including EEO Management Plan, Community Land Plan, and Social Plan Returns of the interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates; Business Papers and Minutes for Council and Committee Meetings (excluding items deemed Confidential); • Register of Delegations; • Records of Building Certificates. SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Policy Register containing the following policies: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Building and Building Lines Industrial Buildings Operation of Effluent Recycling Scheme Firebreaks Keeping of Horses Noxious Plant Control Construction and Use of Swimming Pools Town Hall Lettings Street Stall Policy Local Environment Plan (Currently Being Updated) Use of Caravan Park Nixon Park Lake Centenary Tree Pruning (Currently Being Updated) Training Policy Staff Education & Development Policy Saleyard Truck Washing Bay Hire of Heavy Plant Development and Building Notification Approvals Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Dwelling - Removal Code - Ariah Park and Springdale Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice State of the Environment Accreditation and Certification Protocol - Private Building Surveyors Use of Council Equipment by Employees Outside of Working Hours Third Party Purchase Casual Use - Temora Saleyards Staff and Council Presentations Staff Uniforms Street Banners Plant Replacement Izumizaki Agricultural Bursary Recreation Centre Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 727 Tendering Policy Local Purchase Policy Employee Incentive Scheme Complaints Handling Procedure Guidelines for Television and Film Production Shoots Managing Conflicts of Interest Provision of Information to and Interaction Between Councillors and Staff On-site Sewage Management Plan Debt Recovery Plan Code of Practice – Section 355 Committees Privacy and Personal Information Management Plan Amenity Tree Management Plan Model Privacy Management Plan Street Closure Policy Child Protection Policy Email and Internet Usage Policy Human Resources Policy Housing Cemetery Sporting Fields Rating Policy Commercial Properties in Residential Areas Aged Care Facilities Vandalism Pre School Street Lighting Investment Policy Road & Nature Strip Inspections Policy First Aid Policy Risk Management Policy Policy for Grazing of Stock on Councils Roads Engineering Environmental Management Policy Manual Handling Procedures for Remote Supervision Signs at Councils Parks, Reserves, Sporting Fields Working at Heights Policy Protective Clothing and Protective Equipment Policy Volunteer Risk Management Policy Gathering Information Policy Critical Incident Response Policy Footpath Policy Records and Information Management Policy Code of Conduct – Media Policy Construction of Foot Paving, Kerb & Gutter Disaster Recovery & Continuity Business Plan Hearing Conservation Policy Policy on Use & Hire of Mobile Stage Policy on Remote Supervision Signs Saleyard Occupational Health & Safety Policy & Occupational health & Safety Induction manual for Temora Saleyards Stress Policy for Employees & Councillors Asbestos Policy & Procedures for employees and contractors Skin Protection Policy for Outdoor Workers Infectious Disease Policy Rail Infrastructure Vegetation Control Policy Records & Information Management Policy Risk Management Critical Incident Response Policy Footpath Policy for Personal hardship Applications Workplace Injury Management Policy Fraud Control Policy Critical Incident Response Policy Pesticide Use Notification Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 728 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 Small Claims Policy Water Supply – Backflow Prevention Policy Home Based Business Policy Corporate Credit Card Policy Temora Recreation & Aquatic Centre Policy & Ariah Park Pool Risk Assessment Records management policy and procedures for Councillors Fire Protection Policy for Councils Buildings & Facilities Temora Signage Guidelines Statement of Business Ethics Swearing in Ceremony to Council Workplace Amenities Sports Fields User Groups Code of Practice for Closed Circuit Television Program Play Equipment Inspection Policy Cemetery Safety Management Plan Contractor Management Policy and Procedure Management of Flooded Roads Procedures Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Requests under the Freedom of Information Act for access to documents held by Temora Shire Council must be made by written application. No immediate fee is payable. Applications should be addressed to: The Public Officer Temora Shire Council PO Box 262 TEMORA NSW 2666 Email: [email protected] Enquiries may be directed to Mr Steve Firth by telephoning (02) 69801100 during the hours of 8.00 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday G. C. LAVELLE, GENERAL MANAGER NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 729 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following documents are publicly available for inspection at Council’s offices: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Annual Community Report Balmoral Road Release Street Names Map and Tree Master Plan Baulkham Hills Development Control Plan Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan and Zoning Maps Code of Meeting Practice Code of Conduct Community Land Register Community Survey Conservation Management Plan–Heritage Park Cultural Plan Customer Service Standards and Complaints Procedure Delegations Register Disability Action Plan Economic Development Plan Environmental Management Plan Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement Fact Sheets Fees and Charges Shire Management Plan Occupational Health & Safety Policy Statement Operations Program Organisation Structure Pesticide Use Notification Plan Policy Register Political Donations Register Privacy Management Plan Public Road Activities Recreation Strategy Safety Strategy SEPP 1 Register Social Plan Statement of Business Ethics State of the Environment Report Strategic Plan Waste Management Plan SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Hills Shire Council produces a Statement of Affairs as part of the Annual Community Report which is available at the Customer Information Centre at the address below. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 730 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Freedom of Information Officer/Public Officer: Manager - Executive Services (Public Officer) Baulkham Hills Shire Council Council Chambers 129 Showground Road CASTLE HILL NSW 2154 Postal Address: PO Box 75 CASTLE HILL NSW 1765 Telephone: (02) 9843 0122 Fax: (02) 9843 0409 Documents may be inspected free of charge at the Council offices between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Copies of documents may be provided at a fee as adopted in the current year’s schedule of fees and charges. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the TUMUT SHIRE COUNCIL FOI Agency Number 2219 section 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Tumut Shire Council has the following documents available for inspection: TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. Waste Management Committee - Terms of Reference 2. Aboriginal Liaison Committee – Terms of Reference 3. Tumut Aerodrome Committee – Terms of Reference 4. Risk Management Committee – Terms of Reference 5. Wondalga Quarry Committee – Terms of Reference 6. Sports Committee – Terms of Reference 7. Consultative Committee – Terms of Reference 8. Communications Committee – Terms of Reference 9. Friends of Stockwell Park – Terms of Reference 10. Climate Change Committee – Terms of Reference 11. Independent Service Provider (SWS Board) – Terms of Reference 12. Tumut Community Gardens Group – Terms of Reference 13. Saleyards Committee – Terms of Reference 14. Third Age Tumut Shire – Terms of Reference 15. Youth Council Constitution and Roles – Terms of Reference 16. Friends of Tumut Wetlands – Terms of Reference 17. Adelong Falls Gold Mill Ruins Committee – Terms of Reference 18. Community Action Plan Committee – Terms of Reference 19. New Hospital for Tumut Committee – Terms of Reference 20. S355 Committee Constitution & Members Induction Manual 21. Cultural Committee – Terms of Reference 22. Occupational Health & Safety Committee Constitution 23. Tumut Railway Precinct Committee – Terms of Reference CORPORATE PLANS 24. Urban Stormwater Management Plan 25. Management Plan 26. Community Plan 2010-2020 27. On-site Sewage Management Plan 28. Works Unit Business Plan 29. Strategic Business Plan for Water & Sewerage Systems 30. Fees and Charges 31. Budget - 1 year 32. Business Continuity Plan 33. Public Health Plan 34. Risk Management Strategy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 731 732 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 35. Road Safety Strategic Plan 2005-2010 36. Caravan Parks Strategy – 2006-2011 37. Open Space Asset Management Plan 2008-2018 38. Small Neighbourhood Parks & Playgrounds Generic Plan of Management 39. Human Resources Strategic Plan 40. Batlow Literary Institute Strategy 41. Batlow Memorial Park Strategy 42. Adelong Show & Recreation Ground Strategy 43. Climate Change Action Plan 44. Volunteer’s Handbook 45. Equal Employment Opportunity - Management Plan 46. Formation of Self-managing teams strategy 47. Tumut Housing Strategy 48. Rural Local Environmental Study & Urban Strategy 49.Section 94 Contribution Plan Car Parking, Parks & Recreation 05-15, Public Road, Management Plan 50. Car Parking Strategy - Tumut Town Centre 51. Industrial Strategy 52. OH&S Saleyard Manual 53. Regional Tourist Signpost Strategy 54. Local Tourism Plan 55. Adelong Falls Historic Gold Working Reserve Interpretive Strategy 56. Asset Management Strategy 57. Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan 58. Influenza Pandemic Contingency Plan 59. Privacy Management Plan 60. Companion Animals Management Plan 2007-2012 61. Safe Swimming Pool Operations Manual 62. Tumut Shire Tourism Strategy 63. Management Plan for Batlow Waste Depot Pine Plantation 64. Pesticide Use Notification Plan REGULATORY PLANS 65. Counter Disaster Management of Records & Vital Records Recovery Plan 66. Use of Firearms Safe Work Method Statement 67. IT Disaster Recovery and Continuity Plan 68. IT Strategy Plan Version 7 69. Local Orders 70. Developer Contribution Plan - Water & Sewerage Supply 71. Development Control Plan No. 1 - Talbingo 72. Development Control Plan No. 2 - Rural Residential Development 73. Development Control Plan No. 3 - Carparking 74. Development Control Plan No. 4 - Public Notification 75. Development Control Plan No. 5 - Brothels 76. Development Control Plan No. 6 – Industrial 77. Development Control Plan No. 7 – Rural Tourist Accommodation 78. Development Control Plan No. 8 – Residential Fencing 79.Development Control Plan No. 9 – Cedar Crescent & Quandong Avenue Tumut Quandong Avenue Tumut NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Septic Tank Code Tumut Local Environmental Plan Residential Development Control 1(1 & 2 Storey Low Density Development) Urban Subdivision Code Rural Subdivision Code OH&S Strategic Safety Plan 2008-2010 POLICIES 86. 87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 95. 96. 97. 98. 99. 100. 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 112. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 126. 127. Tumut River Greenbelt Management Plan Asset Management Works Unit Capability Statement Aerodrome operations, maintenance & emergency policy & manual Safe Work Awards Trade Practices Act support of Salary Loss of Licence Recruitment Volunteer Records Management Communications Devices Drug and Alcohol in the Workplace Fraud & Corruption Prevention Appointment of Public Officer Long Service Recognition Leaseback Vehicles Management of Remuneration Packages Payments to Councillors Reimbursement of Expenses - Staff Overtime & TOIL Use and Custody of the Common Seal Council Delegate Reports Child Protection Workers Compensation Rehabilitation Noise Control No Smoking in the Workplace Manual Handling Hearing Protection Occupational Health & Safety First Aid Employee Assistance Program Eye Protection HIV/AIDS in the Workplace Education & Training Support Quality Customer Service Complaints & Customer Requests PPE for Work in Hot & Cold Environment Community Service Order Placements Council Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 733 734 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 128. Disability Access 129. Grievance 130. Competency System 131. Discipline 132. Immunisation 133. Competitive Neutrality - Complaints & Procedures 134. Family Friendly Employment 135. Leave 136. Corporate Uniform & Dress Code 137. Enforcement 138. Cadetship Program 139. Electrical Tagging/Testing 140. Certificates, Applications & Orders 141. Gathering Information 142. Harassment 143. Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act 144. Signs as Remote Supervision 145. Signs as Remote Supervision Procedures 146. Termination of Employment 147. Website 148. Take Home of Vehicles 149. Payment of Expenses & The Provision of Facilities for Mayor & Councillors 150. Public Arts 151. Local Approvals 152. Dwarf Wall 153. Industrial Land 154. Private Water Service 155. Processing Development Applic. construction cert. & complying Development Cert. 156. Trade Waste 157. Temporary accommodation in Caravans 158. Alcohol Free Zones 159. Building over Sewerage Mains 160. Cemeteries 161. Crown Roads 162. Disposal at Waste Recycling Centres 163. Dining areas & Display on footpaths 164. Ecologically Sustainable Development 165. Fairway Drive Access 166. Footpath and Pedestrian ways 167. Kerb and Gutter 168. Leash free dog exercise area 169. Metal Clad Buildings 170. Private Development of Public Land 171. Prohibited camping on Crown Reserve 172. Stock Grid 173. Stock or vehicle loading ramps 174. Street tree 175. Street naming 176. Dwellings in general business zones NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 177. Collection of Firewood – Council Controlled Road Reserves 178. Verandahs over footpaths 179. Water Supply Connection 180. Rainwater Tank 181. Adelong Commercial Area 182. Street Setbacks 183. Environmental Audit 184. Street Stalls 185. Street Parking Control 186. Orchard Farming Near Rural Dwelling 187. Contaminated Land 188. Extension of Sealed Road Network 189. Road Service Crossings 190. Development & Maintenance Bonds 191. Deferred Payment of Development Contributions 192. Erosion Control for Building Sites 193. Television & Film Production Shoots 194. Private Sewerage Service (Pumping System) 195. Directional Signs 196. Home Occupation/Home Industry 197. Maintenance of Public Roads & Property Access 198. Display of Private Second Hand Vehicles for Sale 199. Provision of Rural School Bus Routes & Bus Stops & Guidelines 200. Development Application 201. Stormwater Drainage Construction & Maintenance 202. Conduct at Saleyardssdddddd Blowering Dam Foreshore 203. Climate Change 204. Blowe Arrangements to settle accounts 205. Climate ChangeCashiering Discrepancy 206. Debt Recovery 207. Donations, Rates & Water Assistance 208. Financial Management 209. Investment 210. Financial M Provision/sale of potable water from Council Standpipes 211. Rates Hardship 212. Purchasing 213. Tendering 214. Plant Replacement 215. Economic Development 216. Backflow Prevention 217. Wondalga Quarry 218. Lease / Licence of Council / Crown Land 219. Fire Station 220. Lease Flood Plain Management 221. Fire Prevention in Pine Plantations 222. Activities during fire bans 223. Use of Council Plant at Bushfires 224. Sportsground and Facilities Users 225. Allocation of Sports grounds NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 735 736 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 226. 227. 228. 229. 230. 231. 232. 233. 234. 235. 236. 237. 238. 239. 240. 241. 242. 243. 244. 245. 246. 247. 25 June 2010 Noxious Weeds Management Montreal Theatre Community Services 233. Interaction with the Business Community Asbestos Assessment of Development Applications lodged by Councillors & Designated staff Athlete Assistance Avoiding Violene Avoiding Violence & Abuse in the workplace Conduct at Saleyards Development Application Fees Electrical Transformer Location Internal Reporting Investment Policy Statement (IPS) Library Services Children & Young Person Media and Communications Provision of Contract Services by Council Retail outlets in Industrial zones Richmond Park Music Shell Snowy SnowyWS Community Reserve Donations Statement of Business Ethics Street Decorations Water Restriction section 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS The Council’s Statement of Affairs was produced in the 2008/09 Annual Report. section 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Members of the public requiring access to Council’s documents are asked to make contact with the Public officer, who is able to arrange for copies of documents to be made available. The Public Officer will also advise the appropriate place and times should the documents be required for inspection. Requests for information in terms of the Freedom of Information Act (other than the policy documents listed above, are to be made in writing (an application form is available), accompanied by the appropriate fee. Applications are to be addressed to the Freedom of Information Officer, Tumut Shire Council. The Public Officer and the Freedom of Information Officer are both available during Council business hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday at the address below and contact should be made prior to attending: Public Officer (Mr Allan Tonkin) Freedom of Information Officer (Mr Allan Tonkin) Tumut Shire Council 76 Capper Street Tumut NSW 2720 Telephone: (02) 69 412 555 Facsimile: (02) 69 412 678 Email : [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 737 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the UPPER HUNTER SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS In accordance with Section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act 1989, Upper Hunter Shire Council holds the following documents that may be accessed for inspection or purchase: Annual Financial Reports Annual Reports Assets Register Auditors’ Reports Building Applications/Approvals records Building Certificate Records Bushfire Management Plans Business Continuity Plan Business Papers and Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings Code of Conduct and Meeting Practice Delegations of Authority Developer Contributions Plan Development Application/Consent Records Development control Plans Disclosures Registers EEO Management Plans Fees and Charges Policy (see Management Plan) Flood Plans Land Registers Local Approvals Policy Local Disaster Plans (DISPLAN) Local Environmental Plans Local Orders Policy Management Plan On-site Sewage Management Plans Plan of Management – Community Land Policy Register * Privacy Management Plan Register of Gifts/Benefits Register of Investments Revenue Policy (see Management Plan) Staff Induction Manual State of Environment Reports Statement of Affairs * Council’s Policy Register comprises the following:COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES Statement of Business Ethics NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 738 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 COMMUNITY RELATIONS Acknowledgement of Country Awards (Prizes) - Creative Arts Excellence Awards (Prizes) - Citizen and Young Citizen Awards COMMUNITY SERVICES Family Day Care Joint Partnership Preventing and Responding to the Possible Abuse of Older People at Gummun Place Hostel Service Provision – Gummun Place Hostel – Service Policies Service Provision - Housing Low Income Units, Merriwa Service Provision - Upper Hunter Family Day Care - Relief Carer Service Provision - Upper Hunter Family Day Care - Service Policies CORPORATE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL PROPERTIES Acquisition and Disposal - Real Estate Agents Aerodrome - Permanency of Scone Aerodrome Commercial Naming Rights Naming of Community Facilities Road Crossings - Installation of Private Water Supply for Irrigation Crossing on CouncilRoads CUSTOMER SERVICE Access - Access and Equity Complaints Handling Public Reaction - Complaints - Competitive Neutrality Telephone Calls, Written Correspondence, Face-to-Face Service DEVELOPMENT & BUILDING CONTROLS Assessment of Development Applications for Councillors & Designated Staff Amenities in conjunction with Rural Sheds on Rural Land that does not have a Building Entitlement Builder Hoardings Building and Development Applications - Attached Dwellings Building and Development Applications - Bed and Breakfast Establishments Building and Development Applications - Cut and Fill Guidelines Building and Development Applications - Land Fill Building and Development Applications - Guidelines - Flora and Fauna Survey and Assessment Report Building and Development Applications - Proximity to the Scone Memorial Aerodrome Building and Development Applications - Relocated Dwellings Building and Development Applications - Re-sited Dwellings Building and Development Applications - Sheds and Garages in Residential Areas Building and Development Applications - Standards - Code for the Erection of Residential Flat Buildings Building and Development Applications - Use and Occupation of a Moveable Dwelling on Private Land Building Near Water & Sewer Services Code for the Erection of Fences, Screen and Courtyard Walls Code of Practice - Soil and Water Management on Urban Lands Standards - Code for the Provision of Off-Street Parking ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMERGENCY SERVICES NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 739 ENERGY SUPPLY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Debtors - Debt Recovery - New Kerbing, Guttering, Footpath Paving Investments GOVERNANCE Authorisations - Delegations Mayor, Deputy Mayor, General Manager Attachment Delegations Mayor Attachment Delegations Deputy Mayor Attachment Delegations General Manager Councillors - Benefits - Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Councillors - Code of Conduct Attachment - Code of Conduct Councillors - Code of Conduct - Conflict of Interest Form Councillors - Code of Meeting Practice Councillors - Declaration of Interest Councillors - Professional Development GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Inquiries GRANTS & SUBSIDIES Programs - Section 356 General Programs - Section 356 Rental Subsidies INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Records Management for Councillors INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LAND USE & PLANNING Planning - Management Plans 114 Mayne Street, Murrurundi Planning - Management Plans Youth Hostel, Segenhoe Road, Scone Planning - Management Plans Jefferson Park Planning - Management Plans Bill Rose Sports Complex Planning - Management Plans Scone Golf Course Standards - Easements in Urban Subdivisions LAWS & ENFORCEMENT Abandoned Shopping Trolleys Events on Council Land Licences - Night Time Open Air Entertainment Local Orders - Keeping of Animals and Birds in Upper Hunter Shire Footpath Trading Fundraising in the Main Streets of Towns Standards - Code for the Construction and Operation of Hair Dressing, Beauty and Skin Penetration Premises LEGAL SERVICES Tendering NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 740 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION PARKS & RESERVES PERSONNEL Employment Conditions - Code of Conduct Attachment - Code of Conduct Employment Conditions - Computers for Key Personnel Employment Conditions - Allowances - Council Rates & Charges Employment Conditions - Recognition of Length of Service Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) - Harassment and Workplace Bullying Recruitment - Appointment of Relief Staff - Technical Services PLANT EQUIPMENT & STORES Acquisition - Purchasing - Local PUBLIC HEALTH RATES & VALUATIONS Hardship Pensioners RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES RISK MANAGEMENT Corruption, Maladministration, Serious and Substantial Waste Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance of Footpaths/Cycleways Fraud Control Gathering Information Risk Assessment - Corruption Prevention - Bribes, Gifts and Benefits Roads - Bitumen and Asphalt Resurfacing Roads - Inspection, Evaluation and Maintenance Signs as Remote Supervision Trees - Selection, Planting, Placement and Maintenance ROADS Maintenance - Street Lighting Ramps - Public Gates and Motor Bypasses SEWERAGE & DRAINAGE Applications - Trade Waste Discharge Design & Construction - Pressure Sewerage TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT WASTE MANAGEMENT WATER SUPPLY Connection to Rural Properties NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 741 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs is that dated June 2010. Copies may be obtained at no cost by contacting Council’s Director Corporate Services. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Enquiries concerning Council’s Statement of Affairs, Summary of Affairs, the inspection and purchase of policy documents and making a Freedom of Information application should be made during office hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm to:Mr Steve Pryor Director Corporate Services Upper Hunter Shire Council PO Box 208 SCONE NSW 2337 Ph: (02) 6540 1124 Fax: (02) 6545 2671 Email: [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 742 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the UPPER LACHLAN SHIRE COUNCIL 2010-2011 SECTION 1 – Policy Documents The policy documents held by Upper Lachlan Shire Council as prescribed by the Act are: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • the Council’s Code of Conduct the Council’s Code of Meeting Practice Annual Report Annual Financial Reports Auditor’s Report Management Plan Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan Privacy Management Plan the Council’s policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, Councillors the Council’s land register register of investments returns of the interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates returns as to candidates’ campaign donations agendas and business papers for Council and Committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) minutes of Council and Committee meetings (but not including minutes of a meeting or any part of a meeting that is closed to the public other than the recommendations of that meeting) any codes referred to in the Local Government Act 1993 register of delegations annual reports of bodies exercising delegated Council functions applications under Part 1 of Chapter 7 for approval to erect a building, and associated documents development applications (within the meaning of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979) and associated documents local policies adopted by Council concerning approvals and orders records of approvals granted, any variation from local policies with reasons for the variation, and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals records of building certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land plans of management for community land environmental planning instruments, development control plans and plans made under section 94AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applying to land within the Council’s area the statement of affairs, the summary of affairs and the register of policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 Departmental representatives’ reports presented at a meeting of the Council in accordance with section 433. Other policy / plan documentation held by Upper Lachlan Shire Council includes: Debt Recovery Policy Companion Animal – Management Plan Public Access to Documents Policy Private Use of Council Motor Vehicles Policy Tree Management Policy – Rural Roads Internet and Email Policy Councillor Training and Development Plan Policy Footpath Management Policy #1 Salary Sacrificing Policy Transportable Relocatable Dwellings Policy Media Policy Land – Subdivision (Developers) Linen Plan Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Service Delivery Policy Interaction between Councillors and Staff Policy Credit Card Policy Audit and Investment Committee Charter Grievance Policy Harassment Policy Disciplinary Policy Bribes, Gifts and Benefits Policy Internal Disclosures Protected Disclosures Policy Presentations to Council Policy Fraud Control Policy Petition – Administration Policy Freedom of Information Policy Recruitment and Selection Policy Occupational Health and Safety Policy Corporate Uniform Policy Advertisements Policy Information Technology Strategic Plan Tourism Strategic Plan 743 Trees & Tree Root Management Policy Exit Policy & Procedures, Separation Termination Policy Legal Proceedings Reporting Policy Emergency Management Plan – Crookwell Swimming Pool Human Resources Training Plan Secondary Employment Policy Tourism Signage Policy Wind Power Generation Development Control Plan Access to Community Non-Potable Water Supply Standpipes Investments Policy Vandalism Policy Fund Raising Activities – Street Stall Policy Public Halls – Subsidised Use Policy Purchasing – Acquisition of Goods and Services Policy Rates Hardship Policy Tourism New Event Policy Complaints Management Policy Pensioner Concession Policy Employment Consideration Policy Human Resources Strategic Plan Building Over Sewer Policy Safe Diving Policy Disposal of Council Real Estate Policy Roads – Permission to Use Policy Borrowings / Loans Policy Use of Council Logo and Seal Policy Cash handling procedures. Protective Clothing and Equipment Policy Gathering Information Policy Volunteer Emergency Services Staff Policy On Site Sewerage Policy First Aid Policy Disposal of Council Assets Policy Manual Handling Policy Smoking in the Workplace Policy Off Street Parking Policy Private Works, Project and Plant Hire Policy Commercial Filming Policy Poultry Farm Development Guidelines Service Recognition Policy Library Sponsorship Policy Volunteers Policy Call Back Policy Internal Control and Plan of Management and Playground Procedures Manual Strategy Records Management Policy Community Enhancement Policy Public Art Policy and Plan Plan of Management for Crookwell Memorial Hall Code of Meeting Practice Disclosures of Interest at Meetings for Sec 355 Committees Procedures. Code of Business Practice Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Development Application Sporting Representation Donations Fee Waiver Policy Policy Child Protection Policy Employee Assistance Program Policy Food Premises Compliance Higher Grade Payment Policy & Enforcement Policy Community Engagement Bank Overdraft Facility Succession Plan Questions for which Notice has been Given Sun Protection – Employees Policy Time in lieu of overtime Mobile Telephone Policy Public Access to Council Meetings New Residents Incentive Policy Business Continuity Plan Asbestos Policy Electronic Security System Youth Policy Assistance with Legal Costs Removal and Impounding of Livestock Policy Sec 355 Committee Policy Guidelines for Rural Subdivision Taralga s64 Plan - Infrastructure Trees and Tree Root Management Policy Smoke Free Policy – Playgrounds, Playing Fields and Sporting grounds Signs as Remote Supervision Policy Plan of Management for Parks, Sporting fields and general reserves. Street and Road Naming Policy Advertising in Council‘s Newsletter Policy. Trauma Management Policy Delegations of Authority Policy Noxious Weeds Policy Employment Retention Asset Management NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 744 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs A Statement of Affairs for the Council has been prepared as at 30th June 2010 pursuant to this Act. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Members of the public who wish to inspect the Statement of Affairs, Summary of Affairs or policy documents of the Upper Lachlan Shire Council should contact the Director of Finance and Administration by telephoning (02) 4830 1000 or by writing to: The General Manager Upper Lachlan Shire Council PO Box 10 CROOKWELL NSW 2583 Email [email protected] NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the URANA SHIRE COUNCIL (F.O.I. Agency No. 2223) SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Council maintains the following Policy Documents: Policy Manual Payment of Councillors and Mayoral Fees, Expenses and Facilities Protected Disclosures & Internal Reporting System Code of Conduct Local Approvals Policy 1996 Building Control Bush Fire Service Policy & Standard Operating Procedures Urana Local Environment Plan 1990 Development Control Plans Code of Meeting Practice Housing for Staff Members Equal Opportunity Management Plan Occupational Health & Safety Policy Rehabilitation Policy Statement Private Use of Council Vehicles by Staff Selection and Appointment of Staff Members Smoking in the Workplace Delegations of Authority Hire of Plant for Council works Access to crossings to private properties Floodplain Management Policy Light Vehicle, Truck & Light Plant Replacement Attendance at Annual Conferences Noxious Weeds Control Hire of Plant for Council Works Use of Council Roads by Agricultural Aircraft Road Openings Policy for Infringements under SEINS Tree Plantations Hiring of Community Halls Council Road Reserves Gifts and Benefits Policy Secondary Employment Policy Drug & Alcohol Policy Investments Policy Safe Driving Policy Child Protection Policy Internet & Email Policy Management Plan Management Plan 2009/2010 to 2011/2012 Training Policy (See Management Plan) Pricing Policy (See Management Plan) Corporate Plan Disaster Plan Emergency Management Plan NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 745 746 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Section 94 Contributions Plan Cultural Plan Social/Community Plan Privacy Management Plan Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Revenue Policy (See Management Plan) State of the Environment Report (See Annual Report) Annual Report Auditors Report Business Papers Disclosures Register Investment Register SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The Urana Shire Council is a Local Government Authority under the Local Government Act, 1993. The Council consists of nine Councillors who are elected every four years by the electors of the area. The Mayor is elected by the Councillors annually. The Council provides a Statement and Summary of Affairs in compliance with Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) of the Freedom of Information Act 1989 and Schedule 3, Clause 3 of the Local Government (Consequential Provisions) Act, 1993. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Applications and inquiries regarding Freedom of Information should be addressed to: Mr. John Hunt General Manager, Urana Shire Council, Box 55, URANA. 2645. Telephone: 0269 309100 Applications and inquiries can be made between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., Monday to Friday at 30-32 William Street, Urana. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 747 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Section 1 – Policy and other Documents Wagga Wagga City Council is constituted under the Local Government Act 1993 and has the following documents available at its office (and online at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au) for inspection. Copies of some of the documents are available free of charge, some for a set fee and others for a photocopying charge. All Council’s Policies and Plans are managed in accordance with the Council’s Privacy Management Plan, which has regard to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (HRIPA) Key: • Policy documents • Other documents available for public access Access to Information • Availability of Building Plans • Freedom of Information – Supply of Plans for Building and Development Applications • Public Access to Information Policy Advertising • Commercial Advertising at Council Policy Cemetery and Crematorium • Wagga Wagga Cemeteries Policy Community Services and Relations • Access and Equity Policy • Art Gallery – Acquisition Policy • Art Gallery – Community Gallery Policy • Art Gallery De-accession and Disposal Policy • Art Gallery – Education and Public Program Policy • Community Engagement Policy • Community Services Policy • Community Gardens Policy • Events Support Policy • Museum Collection Management Policy • Public Art Policy • Youth Policy • Cultural Plan • Wagga Wagga City Council 2009-2013 Community Social Plan • Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan • This Way Wagga Vision 2030 Corporate • Complaints Management Policy • Conflicts of Interest Policy • Fraud and Corruption Policy • Gifts and Benefits Policy • Good Governance Policy • Indigenous Acknowledgement at Public Meetings and Events Policy • Protected Disclosure Policy • Risk Management Policy • Visitor Access to Staff-Only areas of Council • Annual Report 2008 – 2009 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 748 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • Community Strategic Plan – Our City…Our tomorrow – 2008-2012 • Management Plan 2008-12 • Summary of Affairs 2009 Council, Councillors and Governance • Appointment to Council Committees Policy • Code of Conduct • Councillor Training and Development Policy • Councillors – Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy • Internal Audit Policy • Legislative Compliance Policy • Mayoral Discretionary Fund Policy • Media Policy • Policy for Lobbying Councillors • Protected Disclosures Policy • Provision of information to and interaction between Councillors and Staff Policy • Use of Council Logo and Coat of Arms Policy • Code of Meeting Practice • Delegations of Authority Register • Disclosures Register • Agendas, Business Papers and Minutes of Committee Meetings • Agendas, Business Papers and Minutes of Council Meetings • Good Governance Policy and Framework Economic • Economic Development Incentives Policy Emergencies • Council Support in Community Disaster • Flood Operations Manual Enforcement • Enforcement and Prosecution Policy • Local Orders Policy • Council’s Powers to Restrict Hotel Trading Hours Policy Environmental • Graffiti Policy • Legionella Control Policy and Management Plan • Noxious Weeds Policy • Smoke-free Outdoors Areas Policy • Community Sharps Management Plan • Companion Animals Management Plan • Environmental Management System Manuals: • Narrung Street Waste Water Treatment Plant • Kooringal Waste Water Treatment Plant • Forest Hill Waste Water Treatment Plant • Wagga Wagga City Council Pumping Stations • Class 4 Noxious Weed Management Plan • State of the Environment Report Financial • Capital Expenditure Projects Policy • Financial Hardship Policy • Financial Reserves for Future Expenditures Policy • Investment Policy • Loan Borrowings – External Policy • Loan Borrowings – Internal Policy • Auditor’s Report Grants and Donations • Grants and Sponsorship Policy • Donations Under section 356 of the Local Government Act NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Health • Community Sharps Management Policy Human Resources • Child Protection Policy • Equal Employment Opportunity Policy • Leaseback of Council Vehicles Policy • OH&S Policy • Condolences and Memorials for Staff Policy • Occupational Health and Safety Practices Manual • Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan Livestock Marketing Centre • Livestock Marketing Centre Quality Policy Planning and Development • Cut and Fill Policy • Development Assessment Team Policy • Occupation of Caravan Policy • Provision of Industrial Land Policy • Planning Agreement Policy • Building Application – Approval Records • Building Certificate Records • Development Application/Construction Certificate – Consent Records • Amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan as submitted • Engineering Guidelines for Subdivisions • Local Environmental Planning Instruments • Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan, 1985 • Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan – Reclassification of Public Land • Wagga Wagga Rural Local Environmental Plan, 1991 • Amendments to the Local Environmental Planning Instruments as submitted • Plans of Management for Community Land • Generic Plan of Management for Open Spaces • Jubilee Park • Rawlings Park • Pomingalarna Park • Willans Hill • Wollundry Lagoon Action Plan • Riverside Wagga Wagga Strategic Masterplan • Recreation and Open Space Plan 2005 – 2015 • Section 94 Contributions Plan 2006 – 2019 • Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2005 • Subdivision Certificate Records • House/Commercial Building Drainage and Sewerage Diagrams • Development Control Plan – Lloyd Urban Release Area 2010 • Planning Decisions Register Privacy • Privacy Policy • Privacy Management Plan • Privacy Code of Practice for Local Government Properties, Plant and Equipment • Asset Management Policy • Leasing and Licensing Policy • Procurement Policy • Use of Plant and Equipment Roads • Restricted Access Vehicle Management Policy • Road Reserves Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 749 750 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Signs • Tarcutta St, Railway Underpass – Signs Policy • Signs as Remote Supervision • Tourism Strategy 2007-2010 • Major Events Program Guidelines Traffic and Parking • Control of Carparking Policy Trees • Street Trees Policy • Tree Management Policy • Tree Preservation Order Waste and Stormwater • Sewer Policy • Stormwater Policy • Replacement of Stolen Kerbside Collection Bins • Subsidy for waste disposal by Charitable organisations • Liquid Trade Waste Policy • Garbage Rates and Services • Operating Manuals • Narrung Street Waste Water Treatment Plant • Kooringal Waste Water Treatment Plant • Forest Hill Waste Water Treatment Plant • Uranquinty and Tarcutta Treatment Plant • Trade Waste Guidelines • Waste Management Resource Recovery Plan 2009 – 2019 Section 2 – Statement of Affairs Wagga Wagga City Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs is at 30 June 2009, as published in the Annual Report in November 2009. Section 3 – Contact Arrangements Any enquiries under the Freedom of Information Act concerning Council’s activities should be directed to: Mr Andrew Crakanthorp Public Officer Wagga Wagga City Council PO Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Telephone: (02) 6926 9200 Fax: (02) 6926 9199 Email: [email protected] Documents can be accessed and may be inspected at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre during ordinary office hours. The Wagga Wagga Civic Centre is located on the corner of Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga and the normal hours of operation are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. In addition, application forms for access to information, policies and published documents are available on Council’s website at www.wagga. nsw.gov.au. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 751 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the Warringah Council Section 1 – Documents Held The Council has available for inspection and purchase (where relevant) the following documents: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Living Warringah Strategic Plan Strategic Community Plan (Formerly the Management Plan) Fees and Charges Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Policy for the Payment of Expenses Incurred by, and the Provision of Facilities to, Councillors Annual Report Internal Ombudsman Annual Report Internal Audit Annual Report Monthly Funds Management Report Delegations Register SHOROC State of the Environment Report Minutes of Council/Committees • Council Meeting 14. Plans of Management • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Allenby Park, November 2000 Berry Reserve and Adjoining Foreshores, June 2000 Brookvale Park, September 2002 Brookvale Community Buildings, February 2005 Coastal Lands Plan of Management, September 2002 Dee Why Valley and South Creek Open Space Corridor Plan of Management, June 2008 Dee Why Lagoon Wildlife Refuge Plan of Management, August 2002 District Park, April 2002 Duffys Forest Ecological Community North, Threatened Bushland Plan of Management, June 2008 Duffys Forest Ecological Community South, Threatened Bushland Plan of Management, June 2008 General Community Use, May 2005 Generic Parks Plan 2008 Griffith Park, December 2005 Harbord Literary Institute and Early Childhood Health Centre, April 2008 Jamieson Park, April 2000 JJ Melbourne Hills Plan of Management, July 2001 John Fisher Park and Surrounds, November 2001 Manly Warringah War Memorial Park, July 1998 Mooramba Road Plan of Management, April 2005 General Community Use Plan of Management, May 2005 Red Hill and Golden Grove Parks, July 2000 Dee Why Town Square, June 2003 Sportsground Plan of Management, December 2007 Threatened Bushland Reserves (Duffys Forest Ecological Community) Plan of Management, June 2008 • Urban Bushland Reserves Plan of Management for Anembo, Bantry Bay, Condover, Lillihina and Rhoker Reserves, November 2008 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 752 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2000 Warringah section 94A Developer Contributions Plan EEO Management Plan Cultural Plan (2007) Northern Sydney Aboriginal Social Plan 2007 Recreation Strategy 2009 (currently being reviewed) Environmental Strategy (2001) Reconciliation Action Plan 2008 Playground Strategy, November 2007 Library Strategic Plan Policy Register Land Register Social Plan Children’s and Family Services Strategy Local Habitat Strategy (2007) Warringah Regional Multiple-Use Trail Strategy (2007) State of Warringah Statement of Business Ethics Planning Decisions Register Section 2 – Statement of Affairs The most recent Statement of Affairs published by Council in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act was in June 2010. Council’s Statement of Affairs is available for inspection free of charge or purchase at a cost of $5.00. Section 3 – Contact arrangements For information regarding this summary contact: Daphne Sider Council’s Team Leader Governance Council’s Civic Centre 725 Pittwater Road Dee Why NSW 2099 Telephone: (02) 9942 2444 Hours: 8.30am and 5pm NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 753 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WARRUMBUNGLE SHIRE COUNCIL (June 2010) SECTION 1 – Policy Documents In accordance with Section 14 of the Freedom of Information Act 1989, Warrumbungle Shire Council holds the following documents that may be accessed for inspection or purchase: Local Environmental Plans Policy Manual Occupational Health and Safety Codes Local Approvals Policy Management Plan Revenue Policy (see Management Plan) State of Environment Reports Bushfire Management Plans Annual Reports Auditors’ Reports Building Applications/approvals records Disclosures Register Register of Investments Statement of Affairs Strategic Business and Financial Plans for Water Supplies and Sewerage Schemes Tourism Marketing Plan Waste Minimisation Strategy Business papers and Minutes of Council and Committee meetings Register of Gifts / Benefits On site Sewage Management Plans Development Control Plans EEO Management Plans Fees and Charges Policy (See Management Plan) Local Orders Policy Staff Induction Manual Local Disaster Plans (DISPLAN) Flood Plans Annual Financial Reports Building Certificate Records Development Application/consent records Land Registers Economic Development Strategy Privacy Management Plan Developer Contributions Plan Sewage Management System Installation Local Policy Vegetation Management Plan and Maps Code of Conduct Plan of Management - Community Land and Binnaway Sports Ground Register of Political Donation Disclosures Code of Meeting Practice SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs The July 2009 Warrumbungle Shire Statement of Affairs is currently available from Council’s offices or can be viewed on Council’s website at www.warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements All enquiries under the Freedom of Information Act should be directed to: Mr R. J Geraghty General Manager Warrumbungle Shire Council PO Box 191 COONABARABRAN NSW 2357 Telephone: (02) 6849 2000 Fax: (02) 68 42 1337 Council’s office hours for public access are 9.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 754 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WAVERLEY COUNCIL June 2010 section 1 – Policy Documents About Waverley Council Waverley Council is a Council established under the Local Government Act 1993. Council’s mission is to lead the way in working together with the whole community to manage our people, resources and assets well for today and future generations. Council has a policy of open government and participation by residents in decision making and policy development. Waverley Council’s Documents The policy documents listed are available for public inspection free of charge at Waverley Council’s Offices. If the document is also available for purchase, a price has been listed. Copies of any documents available for inspection can be provided upon payment of a copying charge. Council also maintains records relating to many subjects including properties, legal documents, personnel and minutes of Council meetings. These records are usually available for inspection for free except in cases where refusal of access is determined according to the Freedom of Information Act 1989, the Privacy and Information Personal Protection Act 1998 or in other cases which are sub judice or relating to property valuations/transactions or other matters specified as confidential by Council. List of Policies A Access and Equity Policy - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Affordable Housing Program Policy 2007 Aged Housing – Plan of Management Annual Financial Reports Annual Report 2008/2009 Asbestos Policy Audit of Accounts B Bondi Basin Master Plan Bondi Junction Design Framework and Technical Manual Bondi Junction Strategic Plan Bondi Park and Pavilion Plan of Management 1995 Bondi Pavilion Purpose Statement - 2008 Bondi/Waverley School of Arts Plan of Management 2004 Bronte Park Plan of Management 2005 Building Applications Register Business Papers (Produced monthly for all Council and Committee Meetings) C Child Care Centres, Operational Policies for Child Care Facilities - Plan of Management Children’s Services Policy Close Circuit Television Policy Clothing and Collection Bins NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 $30 $10 $15 $1300 per annum 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Coastal Reserves Plan of Management (Draft) Code of Conduct for Councillors - 2010 Code of Conduct for Staff, Delegates and Volunteers – 2008 Code of Meeting Practice 2010 Committees of the Council: Structure and Responsibilities Collection Management Policy (Waverley Library Service). Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers – Policy on the use of Council reserves Community Bus Policy Community Markets Policy Community Safety Plan Community Services Leasing Policy Community Services Policy Complaints Management Policy (last reviewed 2007) Computer Usage and Workplace Surveillance Guidelines Consultation Policy and Guidelines Correspondence Policy Statement Council Property Register Council Seal – Policy and Procedures Councillors Expenses and Facilities Policy 2009 755 $10 $10 D Delegation of Authority - Register Development Consent Register Disability Action Plan and Access Policy Discrimination and Harassment Policy Document Access Policy Drain Blockage Policy E Environmental Action Plan Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan and Policy F Footpath Gardens Policy (revised 2008) G Genetically Engineered/Modified Foods Graffiti Management Policy 2006 H Harassment and Bullying Prevention Policy Hazardous Substances Policy Heritage Study Housing Policy – September 1990 Housing for Older People Policy I Internal Reporting Policy - Protected Disclosures – 2009 Internet and Electronic Mail Use Guidelines Investment Policy – 2010 L Landscaping of Traffic Management Devices – Guidelines 2001 Leasing of Community Facilities Policy Local Approvals Policy: Activity Applications NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 $125 for complete set $10 756 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Local Approvals Policy: Display of Goods on Footpath Local Approvals Policy: Moveable Footway Signs Local Orders Policy M Mall Code and Markey Policy Mobile Phone Towers Policy (Draft) - May 1997 Multi Cultural Policy N No Smoking Policy O Occupational Health and Safety Constitution and Safety Policy Operational Policy for Asset disposal Outdoor Market Operations in Public Places Policy P Pay Policy Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities for Councillors 2009 Pensioner Rates - Payment by Instalments - Penalty for Late Payment Pesticides Use Policy and Notification Plan Petitions Policy Pocket Parks Policy Privacy Management Plan (2007) Precinct Policy Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Public Art Policy R Rates - Deferment of - Pensioners (see Pensioner Rates) Records Management Policy (last up dated 2010) Register of Investments Rehabilitation Procedures Policy Renewable Timbers Policy Responsible Dog Ownership Policy (Draft) S Sale - Small Parcels of Land Sewerage/Stormwater Drain Blockage Policy Shopping Trolleys – Management of Abandoned SSignificant Tree Register Small Parks Plan of Management (Draft) Social Plan 2005 - 2010 Volume 1 & Volume 2 Sponsorship Grants and Donations Policy State of Environment Report 2008/2009 Statement of Affairs Statement of Business Ethics Street Trading Policy Stormwater Policy Stormwater Management Plans (Waverley area) Draft Sun Protection Guidelines T Tamarama Park Plan of Management (2007) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 $30 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 757 Technical Manual – Landscape Design Thomas Hogan Reserve Plan of Management (draft) Tourism Policy and Visitor Management Strategy Training Plan (L&D Plan) Transportation Policy (2002) Tree Management Plan Policy Tree Vandalism Policy V Visitor Management - Tourism Policy (draft) 2008 Volunteering Policy and Strategy W Waverley Affordable Housing Study - July 1996 Waverley Affordable Housing Program – April 1999 Waverley Aged Housing Plan of Management Waverley Child Care Plan of Management Waverley Cemetery Plan of Management Waverley Community Living Project Policy and Procedures Manual Waverley Development Contribution Plan 2006 (Section 94 Plan) Waverley Development Control Plan 2006 Waverley and Woollahra Local Disaster Plan Waverley (Bondi Junction Centre) 2010 (with map) Waverley Local Environmental Plan 1996 with amendments Waverley Local Environmental Plan 1996 – LEP Zoning map Waverley Local Environmental Plan 1996 – LEP Heritage map Waverley Park Plan of Management 1993 Waverley Strategic Plan – Waverley Together 2 2009 Waverley Transportation Policy $20 $120 $40 $30 $35 $25 $10 Y Youth Services Policy section 2 – Statement of Affairs The 2010 Statement of Affairs for Waverley Council is available from Waverley Council Chambers. Telephone (02) 9369 8129. section 3 – Contact Arrangements Request for information and access to documents can be directed to Robert Hogan Divisional Manager – Governance, Administration and Executive Support Waverley Council P O Box 9 BONDI JUNCTION 2022 Telephone 9369 8129 Formal requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 and Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, 1998 must be made in writing and be accompanied by payment of an application fee. Waverley Council’s Customer Service Centre is located at 55 Spring Street Bondi Junction, 2022. The Centre is open to the public from 8.30a.m. to 5.00p.m. Monday to Friday. Waverley Library is at 32-48 Denison Street, Bondi Junction and is open Monday to Friday from 10.00a.m. to 9.00p.m., Saturdays from 9.30a.m. to 3.00p.m and on Sundays from 1.00p.m. to 5.00p.m. TONY REED, General Manager 8 June 2010 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 758 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WEDDIN SHIRE FOI Agency No. 2231 SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Policy Documents affecting members of the Public are listed on Council’s Policy Register as follows and are available for perusal at Council’s Offices, Camp Street, Grenfell. Street Stalls Legal Action for Outstanding Debts Enforcement Councillors Fees, Expenses and Facilities 2009/2010 Purchase and Replacement of Motor Vehicles Undertaking Private Works Records Management Privacy Management Credit Card Use Email Communications with Council Information Services Usage Keeping of Animals Travelling Stock in Grenfell Local Animals Management Plan No Smoking – Public Places and Council Owned Land Management of Noxious Weeds on Private Property Tree Preservation Footpath, Restaurants and Street Trading Cemetery Operations Plan Grenfell Sewer Contributions Plan Sewer Extensions and Connections On-Site Sewage Management Management Plan for Community Lands Admittance on Season Tickets Use of Parks, Reserves and Sporting Grounds Building and Development Code Building Alignment Construction and use of Swimming Pools New Fencing Code Notice of Application to Erect a Building Erection of Horse Stables Relocated Dwellings Building Permits for Rural Buildings Notification of Development General Fencing Fencing Heritage Conservations Areas Construction of Kerb and Gutter, Footways, Accesses and Driveways Design Standards for Rural Roads Management of Street Trees Public Gate and Motor Bypass Rules for Captain Cook Caravan Park Incentives for New Businesses (Shops) Incentives for New Businesses (General) Incentives for the Expansion of Existing Businesses Retention of Grain Handling Facilities in Grenfell NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 (1.2.2) (1.4.3) (1.5.1) (1.6.4) (1.8.3) (1.9.3) (1.10.2) (1.11.2) (1.13.1) (1.14.1) (1.15.1) (2.2.4) (2.3.1) (3.1.1) (3.2.1) (3.5.4) (5.1.2) (5.4.2) (5.5.1) (7.2.1) (7.1.3) (7.4.2) (8.1.1) (8.2.1) (8.3.4) (10.1.10) (10.1.2) (10.1.3) (10.1.4) (10.1.5) (10.1.6) (10.1.7) (10.1.8) (10.2.2) (10.4.2) (10.5.2) (11.1.6) (11.2.5) (11.3.2) (11.4.2) (12.1.1) (12.3.2) (12.4.2) (12.5.2) (12.6.2) 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 759 Code of Safety Practice – Policy and Objectives (14.1.1) Rehabilitation (14.1.2) Smoke Free Areas (14.1.3) Statements of Liability (14.2.2) Private Use of Vehicles (14.1.23) CCTV Workplace Surveillance (14.12.1 Opening of Tenders and Quotations (14.14.2) Training and Education Expenses (14.15.2) Staff Recruitment and Selection (14.16.1) Equal Employment Opportunity (14.18.1) Salary System (14.20.2) Resolution of Grievances (14.21.1) Statement of Values (15.3.2) Statement of Business Ethics (15.4.2) Equal Employment Opportunity Management Plan (15.5.1) Other documents held by Council are: • the Council’s Code of Conduct • the Council’s Code of Meeting Practice • Annual Report • Annual Financial Reports • Auditor’s Report • Management Plan • the Council’s Land Register • returns of the interests of Councillors, Designated Persons and Delegates • business papers for Council and Committee meetings (but not including minutes of a meeting or any part of a meeting that is closed to the Public other than the recommendations of that meeting) • annual reports of Bodies exercising delegated Council functions • records of building certificates • plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council • environmental planning instruments and development control plans applying to land within the Council’s area SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Information regarding Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs may be obtained by contacting the Public officer. SECTION 3 – Contacts Applications and enquiries regarding Freedom of Information should be addressed to: Public Officer, Mr Glenn Carroll, Weddin Shire Council, PO Box 125, Grenfell NSW 2810 Telephone: (02) 6343 1212 Applications and enquiries can be made between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 760 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WILLOUGHBY CITY COUNCIL Council has the following policy documents, registers, reports, codes, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans available for inspection: section 3 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Administrative • Advertising – Council Ovals • Advertising on Public Telephone Boxes • Amplification – election campaigning • Anonymous Material • Brochures with Rates Notices • Code of Conduct for Community Representatives • Code of Conduct for Contractors & Consultants • Code of Conduct for Volunteers • Communications • Complaints Handling • Consultative Committee Protocols • Contracts • Corporate Image • Council Agendas • Council Documents – For Review/Amendment • Council flyers – copies of • Documenting Interviews & Calls • Exhibition of Items • Files Access • Film & Television Locations Policy • Freedom of Information • House Property Numbering • Key to the City • Litter Bins for Advertising Purposes • Management, Audit & Reporting Procedures - Out-sourced Projects • Mobile Phones • Nuclear Free Council • Personal Computer Policy • Petitions • Plaques • Privacy & Personal Information Protection Act File Access • Privacy Management Plan • Representations to Governments • Sale of Public Land • Street Numbering • Surveillance Cameras – Access to Tapes • Tenders • Use of Council Seal • Web Policy Building/Development • Application For Approvals – Refund of Fees • Application For Demolition of a Building • Assessment of Development Applications • Building Certificates – Refund of Fees • Council-owned land - Owner’s Consent Building/Development Applications NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • Development Applications – Assessment by Community • Dividing Fences Act - Council Responsibilities • Fees - DAs/BAs - Heritage Controls • Fire Safety Policy • Floor Space Bonus • Handling & Disposal of Asbestos • Informal Planning Meetings • Mediation in Approval Process • Rezoning-Federally-owned Public Land Community • Access and Equity Policy • Access to Internet • Child Care Facilities - Guidelines • Civic Place Gifts Policy • Commission Salespeople for Charities • Community Copying Service • Community Facility Concessional Hire • Community Grants Scheme • Council Crest & Corporate Mark - Use of • Cultural Policy • Display of Publicity Banners • Endorsement of Community Projects & Events • Endorsement of Local Community Organisations • Grants Applications – Members of Staff & Their Families • Humanitarian Response Policy • Library Code of Conduct • Progress Associations – Meeting Venues • Public Art policy and Guidelines • Racist/Offensive Messages & Material in the Library • Recycling Receptacles in Public Places • S356 Donations to Charitable Community Groups • Sponsorship • Tennis Courts - Lighting of • Transport Arrangements for attending Council Events • Waste Free Events • Willoughby Collection Policy Compliance Unit • Unauthorised Building Work Enforcement Council and Councillors • Advisory Committees • Code of Conduct • Code of Meeting Practice • Conference Attendance • Conflicts of Interest • Council Inspections – Delegation of Authority & Procedure • Council Meeting Format • Councillors’ Access to Information and Staff • Councillors’ Car Parking • Councillors’ Contact with Solicitors • Councillors (External Committee Representatives) • Councillors’ Record Keeping • Delivery of Business/Additional Papers • Expenditure Recommendation • Gifts and Benefits • Legal Assistance for Councillors • Meeting & Function Times • Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities to Councillors • Protected Disclosures • Recordings of Council Meetings • Ward Councillors Committees NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 761 762 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Council Owned or Managed Properties • Asset Management Policy • Bicycle Parking Spaces • Company Searches for Property Development • Footway Merchandise Display Policy • Footway Restaurant Policy • Graffiti Management Policy and Plan • Lease of Tennis Courts • Property Maintenance – Leased Premises • Sale or Lease of Council Land • Tennis Courts, Northbridge – Hire of • Trumper Pavilion - Kitchen Finance/Purchasing • Cashier’s Shortages • Disposal of Assets • Expenditure on Plant/Equipment • Investments • Petty Cash • Purchasing • Rates • Refunds - Holiday Activity Centres • Self-Funded Retirees Domestic Waste Service Open Space • Bushcare Program • Line Marking of Sporting Fields • Nature Strips in Willoughby • Noxious Weed Bamboo • Public Domain Memorial and Local Site Acknowledgement Policy • Removal of Trees on Public Land • Sporting Fields – Sunday Use For Competition • Sporting Ovals – Provision of Lighting • Street Tree Lopping • Street Trees Roads/Footpaths/Drains • Drainage Contributions – Chatswood West ( Section 94) • Inter-allotment drainage • Kerb crossings • Laneway access • Laneway Naming • Lease of Unused Public Road • On-site Stormwater Detention • Street Signs - House Numbering Transport • Bus Shelters • Provision of Bicycle Racks ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENTS • Willoughby LEP 1995 • Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No 5, Chatswood City Centre PARKS PLANS OF MANAGEMENT • Bales Park • Castle Cove Park and Golf Course • Chatswood East Ward Parks • Chatswood West Ward Parks • Cortile Reserve Castlecrag • Five Parks – Willoughby Park, Naremburn Park, O H Reid Reserve, Greville Street Reserve NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 763 Flat Rock Gully & Bicentennial Reserve Forsyth Park Griffin Reserves Castlecrag Middle Harbour Ward Parks Naremburn Ward Parks Northbridge Ward Parks Chatswood CBD Parks Rotary Athletic Field & Gore Hill Park Skateboard and Rollerblade Facility SECTION 94 CONTRIBUTION PLANS • • • • • • Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Child Care Drainage Car Parking Road and Traffic/Transport Management St Leonards Roadworks DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS • Willoughby Development Control Plan MANAGEMENT PLAN AND BUDGET 2009 – 2014 Council has created a Management Plan and Budget that details Council’s vision, goals and strategic planning for the period 2009 – 2014 section 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, a Statement of Affairs was prepared during June 2010 section 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Requests for access to documents held by Council should be directed to: The Public Officer Willoughby City Council P O Box 57 CHATSWOOD 2057 Enquiries can be made via: Phone: 02 9777 1000 Fax: 02 9777 1038 or Email: [email protected] Information on Council services and activities and Council Minutes and Agendas can be obtained via Council’s Internet Site: www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au Council’s office hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays). NICK TOBIN, General Manager June 2010 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 764 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WINGECARRIBEE SHIRE COUNCIL FOI Agency No. 2236 (30/06/10) File: 1421/3 SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, anyone is entitled to inspect the current version of the following documents (see attached list) free of charge: Documents may be inspected during office hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm at the Civic Centre, Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale, NSW. SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS A Statement of Affairs as at 30 June 2010 has been prepared in accordance with Section 14(1) and (2) of the Freedom of Information Act and is available for inspection during office hours at the Civic Centre, Elizabeth Street, Moss Vale. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Council has procedures in place for accessing information (other than the policy documents listed below), which require completion of a ‘File Access Request’ form, to record requests and to facilitate ease of access, in accordance with Section 12 of the Local Government Act. Any reasonable request for access to documents held by Council is considered and wherever possible access will be arranged free of charge. However, photocopying charges will apply. There may however, be reasons why information is not provided and Council’s reasons for refusal may include the following: • • • • The time and resources which may be involved in providing access The rights to privacy of others who may be affected by the disclosure of the information Legal information Other information that is determined by Council not to be in the ‘Public Interest’ to be released. FOI Applications If information is not available under Section 12 of the Local Government Act then a person may make a formal application under the Freedom of Information Act for access to documents held by Council. Formal applications must be made in writing accompanied by a fee of $30.00 and addressed to: The Freedom of Information Officer Wingecarribee Shire Council PO Box 141 MOSS VALE NSW 2577 Applications for a review of a determination regarding an (FOI) application must also be made in writing to the General Manager and accompanied by a fee of $40. Inquiries Inquiries may be directed to the Freedom of Information Officer by telephoning (02) 48680 888 during business hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Fees and Charges 1.Application fees cover costs of receiving applications including registration and initial discussions with applicants. Any applications requiring more than 1/2 hour file research will involve processing charges of $30.00 per hour (subject to note 4). NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 765 2.An advance deposit may also be required in accordance with Sections 21 and 22 of the Freedom of information Act 1989, if Council’s costs are likely to exceed the application fee. 3.A 50% reduction in fees applies for eligible pensioners and non-profit organisations under financial hardship. (Refer FOI Procedure Manual for criteria). 4. First 20 hours free of processing charge for person accessing documents relating to their personal affairs. Fees and charges outlined above are pursuant to the Freedom of Information (Fees and Charges) Order 1989. PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS (Available for viewing free of charge) Adjoining owners notification (see Notification of Adjoining Owners Policy) Advertising Code Annual Reports including Annual Financial Reports Auditors Report Budget (see also Management Plan) Building application/approval records Building Line Policy Business Papers Code of Conduct (per Section 440 of LGA) Code of Meeting Practice Contributions Plans (see also Section 94 Contributions) Delegations of Authority Register Development application/consent records Development Control Plans Disaster Plan Disclosures Register (see also Pecuniary Interest Returns) EEO Management Plan Expenses and Facilities Policy (concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and in the provision of facilities to, Councillors) Fees & Charges (see Revenue Policy) General Manager’s Quarterly Reports Internal Reporting Policy (for the purposes of the Protected Disclosures Act) Investment Register Library Annual Report Local Environmental Plans Land Register Local Approvals Policy Management Plan Minutes of Committee Meetings Minutes of Council Meetings Motor Vehicle Policy (see Private Use of Council Vehicles Policy) Notification of Adjoining Owners Policy Occupational Health and Safety Code Occupational Health and Safety Committee Policy Organisational Employment related Policies Pecuniary Interest Returns (see also Disclosures Register) Plans of management for community land Policy Register Pricing Policy (see also Management Plan) Private Use of Council Vehicles Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 766 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Rehabilitation Policy Revenue Policy (including Fees & Charges) Section 94 Contributions Plans (see Contributions plans) Smoke Free Work Environment Policy State of the Environment Report Statement of Affairs - FOI Summary of Affairs - FOI Subdivision Code Tendering Policy Wingecarribee Shire Map Council Managed Halls List Volunteer Managed Committees Community Halls Rate Payments Options Guidelines for keeping poultry Tighter Controls for Dangerous dogs List of Parks Gardens & Reserves in Wingecarribee Shire Orders on Premises Not in a Safe or Healthy Condition Wingecarribee Shire Issues and Actions 2006 - 2010 Community Care and Support for Older People people with a disability and Carers General Burning Approvals -Towns General Burning Approvals -Rural Areas & Villages General Burning Approvals -Shire at a glance Clean Air Regulation - Fact Sheet Rules for Backyard Burning Guidelines for Pile Burning with RFS diagrams Wingecarribee Webb (newsletter) Bushfire Management Plan (x12) Bush Fire Prone Land Reserve Management Plans (x12) Handling of Liquid Wastes Storing Liquid Wastes Responding to spills Preventing Spills Reducing Liquid Waste WOFE Program29 Management Plan 2003 - 2008 Recommended Erosion and Sediment Controls Burradoo Bu2 Catchment Assessment Study WSC Pesticide Notification Plan Local Management Plan Noxious Weeds Noxious Weed Management Plan Noxious Weed General Fact Sheet Noxious Weeds Act Noxious Weed Declarations 2006 Section 18 Notice to Control Noxious Weed Environmental Weeds of the Southern Highlands Bowral Country Golf Course Plan of Management X 3 Roadside Mowing Urban Roadside Mowing Rural NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION What is Roadside Vegetation Guidelines for Assessment of Tree Removal Applications Flow Chart Application to Remove Roadside Vegetation State of the Environment Reports DECC Composting Guide Tree Removal Application Form NSW Greywater Usage Guidelines Keeping your plants and soil healthy with grey water LTW Fees & Charges LTW FAQ 2007-2008 Robertson Sewerage Scheme Update Green Waste Shire Wide Information Brochure Commercial Service Information Pamphlet Managing waste from Construction Sites Recycling Service Waste Service Disposal Fees and Charges for bringing waste to the RRC 2007-2008 Waste Collection Calendar The Draft LEP Maps X 20 Where is the plan exhibited and what information forums will there be. X 5 Locality Discussion Paper X 18 Thematic Discussion Papers X 17 Background Papers X 9 How to make a submission X 2 Land Reclassification X 31 Bundanoon Plan - May 2007 May 2007 onwards Developer Contribution Plan Beaconsfield Road Moss Vale Development Area Wingecarribee DCP X 33 Shire Significant Development Information Development Co-ordination Unit Information Shire Significant Development Draft LEP 124 Standard Notes for Subdivision Possible Urban Release Sites X 6 Wingecarribee Social Plan X 7 Feasibility Study - Wingecarribee Enterprise Zone Plan Documents x 10 Individual Precinct Plans X 22 General Information Alcohol Free Zones Moss Vale - Alcohol Free Zones Mittagong - Alcohol Free Zones Bowral - Alcohol Free Zones Bicycle Information & Safety Unformed Roads Fact Sheet Unformed Roads Policy Wingecarribee Shire Council Map A Short History of Wingecarribee Shire Council History of Wingecarribee prior to 1981 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 767 768 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Council’s Policy Register (which contains the following adopted policies of Council) Folder Name ADMINISTRATION Policy Name Closure of Unformed Public Roads Guidelines for the Management Committee Budget Media Statements Records & Document Management Release of Complainant ADVERTISING Outdoor Advertising Sign Code – “Council has adopted an Outdoor Advertising Sign Code (See Volume 2, Codes, Approvals and Orders)” Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Building Lines Dividing Fences – Council Contributions Garages & Other Non-Habitable Buildings – “Council has adopted a Local Approvals Policy for Garages and Other Non Habitable Buildings (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Local Orders Policies – “Council has adopted various Local Orders Policies (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Re-Sited Dwellings – “Council has adopted a re sited dwellings policy. (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Tennis Courts – Lighting BUILDING MATTERS CEMETERIES Headstones – Lawn Beams Section COMMUNITY SERVICES & CULTURAL SERVICES Arts & Culture/Foyer Gallery Policy Arts & Culture Arts & Culture Policy Changes to Policy/Operating Procedure – Family Day Care Co-Carers – Family Day Care Council Appointed Committees – (Correspondence Guidelines) Homelessness Management & Advisory Committees – Budget Allocations Management Committees Pets – Family Day Care Provision of Access for People who have Disabilities Volunteer Committee Manual – Management and Advisory Committees – “Please refer to the Committee Coordinator to obtain a comprehensive copy of the Volunteer Committee Manual.” COUNCIL MATTERS Code of Conduct – “Council has adopted a Code of Conduct (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Code of Meeting Practice – “Council has adopted a Code of Meeting Practice (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Councillor/Senior Staff Meetings Complaints Handling Policy Election Campaign Posters Election Campaign Interstate and Overseas Travel NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Folder Name Policy Name Open Council Meetings Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Resumption of Council Meetings Visitor Presentations to Council DEVELOPMENT CONSIDERATIONS Concrete Footpath Construction – New Subdivision 769 Local Approvals – Neighbour Notification – “Council has adopted a Local Approvals Neighbour Notifications Policy (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Public Meetings Subdivision and Development Code – “Council has adopted a Subdivision and Development Code (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Unannounced Inspections – Bed and Breakfast Establishments EMERGENCY SERVICES Helicopters – NSW Police Service Rural Bush Fire Brigades – Mobile Telephones ENVIRONMENT Backyard Burning of Vegetation Floodplain Management Policy – “Council has adopted a Flood Plain Management Policy (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders)” Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Erosion and Sediment Control – “Council has adopted the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Trust’s “Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment, erosion and Sediment Control” policy. See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders.” Radiata Pines FINANCE Asset Management – “Council has adopted an Asset Management Policy. (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” Budgetary Monitoring Investment of Surplus Funds HEALTH MATTERS Rehabilitation of Site HOUSING Energy Efficient Housing Policy – Energy Smart Homes Policy for Council HUMAN RESOURCES Corporate Uniform – Customer Services Team Employee Education Assistance Scheme Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policies – Grievance Policy Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policies – Harassment Policy Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policies Exit Interviews Job Evaluation Grievance Procedures Pre-Employment Medical Examination LAND Lease of Council Land – Personal Guarantees Surplus Council Lands Rationalisation Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 770 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Folder Name LIBRARY SERVICES Policy Name Borrowing Policy (Schools) NOXIOUS PLANTS Noxious Weed Management Policy OH&S OHS Policy PARKS, GARDENS & RESERVES Bushcare Volunteer Policy 25 June 2010 Erection of Signs in Conjunction with the Donation of Trees Management of Trees on Council Roadside Reserves PLUMBING & DRAINAGE Inter-allotment Drainage Systems Stormwater Drainage RANGER SERVICES Investigation of Complaints Concerning Alleged “Dangerous Dogs” RATING (WATER, SEWER & PROPERTY) Pensioner Rate Rebate Rate Notices – Corporate Advertising RISK MANAGEMENT Gathering of Information Planning an Event Risk Management ROADS, STREETS & TRAFFIC Motor Vehicle Rallies Paving of Footpaths Request for Permission to Film Road Naming in Wingecarribee Council Roads Act 1993 – Public Road Closures – Distribution of Funds Upgrading of Unformed Roads Unsealed Streets & Roads SEWERAGE Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste Holding Wells Sewerage SUBDIVISIONS Bicycle-Pedestrian Ways Concessional Allotments Drains Power Lines Sealing, Kerb & Guttering Existing Roads Subdivision and Development Code – “Council has adopted a Subdivision and Development Code (See Volume 2 Codes, Approvals and Orders).” NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 771 Folder Name TENDERS-CONTRACTS Policy Name Open Tendering Tendering Procedures Tenders VEHICLES Council Emblem Private Use Car Scheme and Vehicle Leasing Surplus Plant Disposal – Allocation of Income WASTE Acceptance of Waste for Handling and Disposal Discharge of Liquid Trade Waste into Council’s Sewer Garbage Charges – Appeals Against Management of Contaminated Clinical and Related Wastes – “Council has adopted a Management of Contaminated Clinical and Related Wastes Policy. (See Volume 2, Codes Approvals & Orders)” Waste and Recycling Receptacles WATER Drought Management Issue and Use of Metered Standpipes Low Water Supply Pressure – Rebate NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 772 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WOLLONDILLY SHIRE COUNCIL (FOI Agency) SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following is a list of policy documents held by Wollondilly Shire Council: GOVERNANCE Councillors Fees, Expenses and Facilities Internal Reporting Interstate and Overseas Travel Media Liaison Flying of the Australian National Flag Staff – Attendance at Meetings of Council and Committees Staff – Retirement/Resignation Gratuities Staff – Traffic Regulations Staff – Employment of Trainees/Apprentices Staff – Claim for Court Expenses Staff – Loss of Personal Property Advertising Policy Christmas/New Year Closure Creating Policies Investment Policy Debt Recovery Provisions for Employee Leave Rating Categories Rating Exemptions Amalgamation of Rural Properties for Rating Purposes Community Title Rates and Charges Records Management Internet and Email Access Public Relations Illegal Drug and Alcohol Risk Management Managing Volunteers’ Safety Occupational Health and Safety Consultation Equal Employment Opportunity Harassment Occupational Health and Safety Outdoor smoke free areas Pay Administration System Sun Protection Workplace Smoking Guidelines for Tendering NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Exemption from Payment of Garbage Rates Project Management – Works by Volunteers and Committees on Council Properties Employment and Retention of Quality Staff Access to Information Complaints Handling Policy Corruption prevention and fraud control Gifts and Benefits Gathering of Information Noise Management Corporate Sponsorship Probity – Dealings with Council owned Land Community Local Ethnic Affairs Role of Community Services in Council Community Bus Clothing Bin Collections Door Knock Appeals Community Members’ Support for Council – Recognition Effective Service Delivery (WCS) Interaction with Staff, Carers and Children (WCS) Complaints, Disputes and Grievances (WCS) Privacy, Confidentiality and Information (WCS) Child Protection (WCS) Recruitment, Professional Development and Selection of Carers (WCS) Critical Incident (WCS) Ethical Practice and Code of Conduct (WCS) Behaviour Guidance and Management (WCS) Facilities and Equipment (The Physical Environment)(WCS) Nutrition Health and Safety (WCS) Community Engagement Policy Environment Aerated Waste Water Treatment System Tree Preservation Order Keeping of Animals in Wollondilly Shire Orders Noxious Weed Control Phosphorous Action Backyard Burning Fencing Sustainable Environmental Management Planning Applications under the Liquor Act Election Signs in Public Places Council and Delegated Determination of Development Applications Filming Rights Naming of Streets and Roads and/or Council Facilities Street Stalls Section 94 Contribution Plan Picton Interim Local Flood Requirements for Works affecting Watercourses NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 773 774 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 Resited Dwelling Nature Strips Construction, Installation and Use of Swimming Pools Notification of Development Applications to Councillors Development Control Plans Erection of Igloos and Hothouses associated with Intensive Horticulture Guidelines for the erection of Fencing on Allotments in the vicinity of Easements and Watercourses Gas Scare Gun Operation Landscaping Guidelines Contributions – Kerb, Gutter and Footpaths Commercial Use of Public Footpaths and Roadside Verges Restorations Road Closures Fences on Road Reservations – Road Reconstruction Property Entrances Hoardings Street Lighting Street Signs – Commercial, Directional and Business Directional Street Numbering Assets Motor Vehicles Accounting and Asset Management Budget and Priority of Works Purchasing Policy Disposal of IT Equipment Communications Devices Upgrading a Council Hall Strategic Management of Councils Assets Corporate Property Reduction or waiver of fees and charges Use of Council Facilities by Commercial Fitness Groups and Personal Trainers SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS A Statement of Affairs is available from the Council office, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton NSW, 2571. SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS Written requests for inspection of policy documents should be directed to: The General Manager Wollondilly Shire Council PO Box 21 PICTON NSW 2571 Inspection of the policy documents can be undertaken at the Administration Building, 62-64 Menangle Street, Picton from 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively the policy documents can be downloaded from Councils website free of charge at www. wollondilly.nsw.gov.au Requests for access to information/documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 should be directed to the Public Officer on 4677 1100. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WOLLONGONG CITY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents The Council has the following policy documents available for public inspection and/or sale: A LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 West Dapto Local Environmental Plan 2010 B DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLANS AND TECHNICAL POLICIES (as amended) Development Control Plan 2009 C CODES, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES Access to Council Information and Staff Alcohol Free Zones on Public Roads, including Footpaths within the City of Wollongong Allocation of Community Facilities to Community Groups Authorities to Enter land and Undertake Works Bank Guarantees or Equivalent – Receipt, Retention and Release Botanic Garden Bulli Cemetery Burial Rights Burials at Berkeley Pioneer Cemetery Camping on Land Owned and Controlled by Council Cash Collections Central Library Activities Room Circus Performances on Council Controlled Land City of Wollongong Bicycle Plan 2006-2011 Civic Functions – Attendance by Council officers Civil Works Notification Policy Clothing Collection Bins on Council Land Code of Business Ethics Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Commercial Fitness Training Activities on Public Open Space Community and Sporting Group Rentals Community Consultation Community Recognition Program Concrete or Brick Paved Footpath Constructions Corporate Records Management Council OHS Policy Council Property Leases and Licences – Provision of Liability Protection Council Safety Policy Crime Prevention Crown Street Mall Regulations Policy NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 775 776 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Crypt Walls - Mausoleum Customer Feedback Handling Customer Service Policy Dealing with Difficult Customers Disposal of Impounded Items Disposal of Library Materials Disposal of Records Distribution and Disposal of Mulch Donated Library Material Employment Equity and Diversity (EED) Enforcement Policy Environmental Risk Assessment of Industrial Premises – Auditing Establishment and Maintenance of Alcohol-Free Zones on Public Roads and Footpaths Farmland Rating FBT Travel Policy Filming in the Illawarra Financial Assistance Financial Strategy Fire Safety Fit for Work (Drug and Alcohol) Policy Footpaths Mowing Fraud Control Full Monument – Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Gifts and Benefits Policy Glass Free Areas Graffiti Management Grant of Drainage Easements through Council Land Classified Community Holding of Cremated Remains Housebound Library Service Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel (IHAP) Indigent Burials and Cremations Infants and Children’s Section – Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Interest Payable – Default by Lessees and Licensees Inter-Library Loans Internal Reporting – Protected Disclosures Investment Islamic Burials Kerb and Guttering Construction Charges by Council Kerbside House Numbering Land Acquisition and Disposal Leases and Licences – Council Land and Buildings Legal Costs Payable by Lessees and Licensees of Council Premises Library Display Facilities Library Meeting Rooms Lighting of Off Road Shared Pathways Loans Limit for Library Books Local Approvals Policy Local Ethnic Affairs Policy Statement (LEAPS) NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Local Studies Photographs Lord Mayor’s Sport Recognition Awards Low Profile Headstone Beam Section – Wollongong Lawn Cemetery Management of Assets Management of Council’s Website Management of Community Halls, Community Centres and Neighbourhood Centres Media Protocol Meetings – On Site and in House Mobile Food Vans and Kiosks in Wollongong Mall Mobile Phones New Positions Non resident and Visitor Membership of the Library Normal Distance – Kerb and Gutter Charge Noxious Plants Payment of Expenses and provisions of Facilities to Councillors Payment of Fee to Deputy Lord Mayor or Acting Deputy Lord Mayor Pensioner Rates Pesticides Notification Placement of Newspaper Advertisement on Behalf of Council Positive Working Relationships Post Separation Employment Policy Playground Provision, Development and Management Presentations and Guest Speakers Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Conduct Privacy Management Plan and Code of Practice Property Addressing Property Insurance for Non Commercial Council Building occupied by Lessees and Licenses Property Sales – Minor Matters Protection of Public Land from Vehicular Vandalism Provision of Hospitality by Council Staff Provision of the Internet and related Technologies in Libraries Public Access Forum Public Access to Documents and Information held by Council Public Art Public Domain Technical Manual Public Liability of Insurance for Users of Council Owned Sporting Facilities Public Private Partnerships Purchase and Sale of properties by Council Purchase Card Rate Hardship Rates Debt Recovery Reclassification and Sale of Community Land Recovery of Council Property from Second-Hand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Reduction or Waiver of Fees for Community Halls under direct control of Council Reduction or Waiver of Hire Fees for Wollongong Town Hall Reference and Information Services Remediation of Contaminated Land Rentals – Illawarra Community Housing Trust Ltd NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 777 778 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Replacement of Lost Library Books Reporting on Damage to Council Owned Motor Vehicles and Mobile Plant Resource Allocation for Marketing Activities Risk Management Road Closure and Purchase Applications Road Naming Policy Russell Vale Golf Course Fees Russell Vale Golf Course Management Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates and Charges Sale or Option of Council Land Scarborough cemetery School Use of Council Swimming Pools Secondary Employment Policy Security at Council and Committee Meetings Selection for Suppliers of Library Materials Shared Sports Fields Signage to Enhance Community Safety Sister City and Friendship City Relationships Smoking in Council Buildings and Places of Work Subdivision Design Code Surf Club Sponsorship Signage Sustainability Policy Technology Systems Acceptable Usage Policy Travel to and Attendance by Officers at Functions held Outside Council Tree Management Order Use of Aquatic Facilities Use of Capacity in Bulk Mailing of Rate Notices Use of Confidential Information Use of Council Equipment by Employees Use of Human Waste Facility – Septic Tank or Similar Systems Use of Services - Marketing Use, Re-Use and Reservation of Burial Sites and Site placement of Ashes Valuations for the Sale of Council Land Vertebrate Pest Animal Management Voluntary Workers – Provision for Division to Pay Financial Recompense Waiver of Council Liability – Contracts for Supply of Recreational Services Waste Disposal Depots – Fees and Exemptions Web Editorial Policy Weekend Burials in Council’s Cemeteries Wollongong Flag Wollongong Section 94A Development Contributions Plan (2009) D GENERAL PUBLICATIONS Annual Report Annual Financial Reports Auditor’s Report Business Papers, minutes and agendas for Council and Committee Meetings Community land – Plans of Management (PoM) Council’s Delegation Register NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Council’s Land Register Council’s Graffiti Removal Register Council’s Investments Register Development Application Register Returns of the Interests of Councillors and designated persons Leases and Licences for use of Public Land classified as Community Land Plans of Management for Community Land Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings Management of Assets Management Plan Plans of Land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council Register of Delegations Records of Approvals granted and decisions made on Appeals concerning Approvals Records of Building Certificates Register of Council Policies Social Plan State of the Environment Report Strategic Directions SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Council’s Statement of Affairs is available free of charge from the Public Officer. SECTION 3 – Contact Arrangements Enquiries in relation to access to documents held by Council may be made to: The Freedom of Information Officer Wollongong City Council Administration Building 41 Burelli Street WOLLONGONG NSW 2500 Telephone: 4227 7111 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm weekdays NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 779 780 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WOOLLAHRA COUNCIL (FOI AGENCY NO. 2239) June 2010 SECTION 1 – Policy Documents The Council has the following Policy documents available for public inspection and/or purchase. a. Local Environmental Plans • Woollahra LEP 1995. • Woollahra LEP No 27 – relevant to Strickland House, Vaucluse. b. Development Control Plans • Access Development Control Plan. • Babworth House Development Control Plan. • Bishopscourt Development Control Plan. • Child Care Centres Development Control Plan. • Development Control Plan for Advertising and Notification of Development Applications and Applications to Modify Development Consents. • Development Control Plan for part of 13 Albert Street, Edgecliff. • Development Control Plan for No 9 Cooper Park Road, Bellevue Hill. • Development Control Plan for Off-Street Car Parking Provisions and Servicing Facilities. • Development Control Plan for 188 Oxford Street Paddington [Royal Hospital for Women DCP]. • Development Control Plan for School and College Development. • Draft Development Control Plan for Stormwater Drainage Management Ver 1.1 2006. • Development Control Plan for 118 Wallis Street, Woollahra. • Double Bay Centre Development Control Plan. • Edgecliff Commercial Centre Development Control Plan. • Hawthornden Development Control Plan. • Kilmory Development Control Plan. • Neighbourhood Centres Development Control Plan. • Paddington Development Control Plan 1999. • Paddington Heritage Conservation Area Development Control Plan 2008. • Residential Development Control Plan 1999. • Residential Development Control Plan 2003. • Rose Bay Centre Development Control Plan. • School and College Development Control Plan 1995. • Telecommunications and Radiocommunications Development Control Plan. • Watsons Bay Development Control Plan. • White City Development Control Plan. • Woollahra Development Control Plan – Exempt & Complying Development. • Woollahra Heritage Conservation Area Development Control Plan. c. Codes • Code for Advertising Signs (1987). • Code for Building Sites. • Code for the Control and Regulation of Noise on Building Sites. • Code for the Installation of Solar Hot Water Heating. • Code for Satellite Communication Dishes and Similar Structures. • Code for Spa Pools, Hot Tubs and Similar Structures. • Code for Television Antenna & Radio Transmitters/Aerials. • Code for Tennis Courts. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 781 Council Code for Siting of Swimming Pools. Landscape Code (11/7/1988). Mobile Phone Towers & Public Health Code (1997). Private Stormwater Code (01/02/1990). Underground Cabling Code (1997). AS 2890.1-6 Parking Facilities Code (2004). AS 4122 General Conditions of Contract for Engagement of Consultants (2000). d. Policies, Strategies, Guidelines • Access to Information Policy (21/09/2007). • Amusement Centre Policy (1980). • Application Assessment Panel Policy and Procedures (24/08/2009). • Banner Policy (12/05/2008). • Commercial Fitness Training on Public Open Space Policy (2007). • Committee Policies and Procedures (2009). • Community Consultation Policy & Guidelines for Communicating and Consulting with the Community (13/06/2006). • Community Cultural Relations Statement (14/08/2006). • Community Garden Policy (2008). • Community and Cultural Grants Policy (06/04/2009). • Community Partnership Program (26/08/2002). • Community Services Policy (05/09/2005). • Conflict of Interest Policy (2008). • Council road closure and sale procedure (21/09/2004). • Crime Prevention Plan. • DA Guide. • Debt Recovery Policy (16/02/2004). • Double Bay Public Domain Improvements Plan. • Double Bay Strategic Plan (26/06/1995). • Enforcement Policy (16/04/2007). • Gifts and Benefits Policy. • Guidelines for Preparation of Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Reports (09/09/2002). • Investment Policy and Guidelines (27/01/09). • Leasing and Licensing Policy for Council controlled land. (29/11/2004). • Library Collection Development Policy (2008/09). • Library Strategic Plan “The Way Forward” (2007). • Management of Risk Control Policy. • Noxious Weed Policy. • Noxious Weed Strategy. • Occupational Health and Safety Policy. • Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Policy (14/09/2009). • Playground Policy (11/3/2002). • Playground Strategy (11/03/2002). • Policy for the Application of State Environmental Planning Policy No 1 - Development Standards (20/01/1986). • Policy on Clothing Bins on Council Land (18/04/2006). • Policy for dealing with Encroachments on the Council Road Reserves (07/07/2008). • Policy for Managing Encroachments on Council Road Reserves (07/07/2008) • Policy and Procedures for Footway Restaurants and Display of Goods (2004). • Policy for sale of Council land (18/08/2005). • Policy for the Sponsorship of Events & Activities (27/03/2006). • Protected Disclosures Policy. • Public Art Policy (9/10/2006). • Reconciliation Statement (13/11/2006). • Recreational Needs Assessment and Strategy (2006). • Rehabilitation Policy. • Risk Management Plan 2007-2010. • Rock Anchor Policy. • Rose Bay Centre Public Domain Improvements Plan. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 782 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION • • • • • • • • • • • 25 June 2010 RTA Guide to Traffic Generating Developments (2002). Significant Trees Register – July 1991 (Volumes 1 to 4). Social and Cultural Plan 2008-13 (14/07/2008). Specification for Roadworks, Drainage and Miscellaneous Works (2003). Tree Preservation Order (2006). The Access Policy and Action Plan 2010-2013. Urban Run-Off Management Strategy (27/05/1991). Water Craft Storage on Public Land Policy (2007). Waste Reduction and Resources Policy. Woollahra Municipal Council Occupational Health & Safety Policy. Woollahra Traffic and Transport Study (2001). e. General Publications • A guide for contractors, consultants and suppliers (Code of Conduct). • A guide for volunteers (Code of Conduct). • Annual Financial Report and Estimates. • Annual Report. • Auditors Report. • Business Papers for Council and Committee Meetings. • Code of Conduct (27/04/2009). • Code of Meeting Practice (2008). • Community Strategic Plan – Woollahra 2025 – our community, our place, our plan (2010). • DA Register. • Delivery Program 2009-2013 & Operational Plan 2010-2011. • Development Consent Register. • Disability Action Plan 2001. • EEO Management Plan. • Election Campaign Donations. • Land Register. • Minutes of Council and Committee Meetings. • Pesticide Use Notification Plan (2007 – 2012). • Privacy Management Plan (28/07/2008). • Recreational Needs Plan (2006). • Register of Building Certificates. • Register of Council Policies. • Register of Delegations. • Register of Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons. • Register of Investments. • Soil & Water Management (1998). • Special Requirements for Structural Details for Earthquake Design (1995). • State of Environment Report. • Statement of Affairs (2009). • Water Management Plan (2009). f. Section 94 Contribution Plans • Royal Hospital for Women Section 94 Contribution Plan (09/02/1998). • Woollahra Section 94 Contribution Plan (2002). g. Section 94A Contributions Plan • Woollahra Section 94A Development Contributions Plan (2009). h. Plans of Management In accordance with the Local Government Amendment (Community Land Management) Act 1998, the Council is currently revising all Plans of Management. Until this process is finalised, the Plans of Management already adopted (below) will apply: • Christison Park (1996). • Cooper Park (2001). • District Park (1996). • Drainage Reserves (1997). • General Community Use (1996). NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 • • • • • • • • • • • • • FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 783 Harbourview Park (2001). Local Parks (1996). Lyne Park (2003). McKell Park (1995). Natural Area (Foreshore) (1996). Redleaf (1997). Regional Parks (1996). Robertson Park (2004). Royal Hospital for Women Park (2005). Rushcutters Bay Park, Yarranabbe Park and Plantation Reserve (2005). Sir David Martin Reserve (2004). Trumper Park (1996). Woollahra Park (2001). SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Council has published a Statement of Affairs as at June 2009. SECTION 3 – Contact Details Copies of these documents are available from the Customer Service Centre, Woollahra Municipal Council: 536 New South Head Road, or Double Bay NSW 2028 PO Box 61 Double Bay NSW 1360 Office hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm Telephone: (02) 9391 7000 Fax: (02) 9391 7044 Email: [email protected] Website address: www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 784 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the WYONG SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS The following is a list of the policy documents held by Wyong Shire Council. Some of these documents are available free of charge, whilst others are available for purchase. Code of Conduct Code of Meeting Practice Community Plan Cultural Plan Development Contributions Plans Development Control Plan Development Strategies Equal Employment Opportunities Management Plan Grants Procedure Local Environmental Plan Local Orders Policy Local Preference Policy Management Plan Manual of Standard Procedures Plan of Management – Wyong Regional Sporting Complex Plan of Management – Foreshore Reserve, Chelmsford Road East, Lake Haven Plan of Management – Baker Park and Surrounds, Wyong Plan of Management – Boat Harbour and Sandy Beach, Summerland Point Plan of Management – Sportsgrounds, Parks, Playgrounds & General Community Use Plan of Management – Taylor & Shore Parks, The Entrance Plan of Management – Heador/Ray Street Reserve, Toukley Plan of Management – Bill Sohier Park, Ourimbah Plan of Management – Jubilee/Baden Powell Park, Long Jetty Plan of Management – Natural Areas Plan of Management – Acacia Avenue Reserve, Lake Munmorah Plan of Management – Woodbury’s Inn and Braithwaite Reserve Plan of Management – Tunkawallin Reserve – Gwandalan & Summerland Point Plan of Management – Wadalba Wildlife Corridor 2006 Plan of Management – Pesticide Notification Plan Question & Answers Plan of Management – Pesticide Use Notification Plan 2007 Plan of Management – Memorial Park & North Entrance Reserve Planning Strategies Policy Manual Privacy Management Plan Procedure for use of Council Seal Protected Disclosures Procedure Procurement Policy Shire Strategic Vision Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan Urban Stormwater Quality Management Plan WaterPlan 2050 NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 785 SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS A statement of affairs for Council for the twelve months to 30 June 2007, has been published outlining the structure of Council, the decision-making process, how the public may partake in that process; and elaborating on the central policy documentation that may be accessed. A copy of the Statement may be obtained free of charge by contacting the Public Officer on 02 4350 5417 or by email to [email protected]. SECTION 3 – CONTACT DETAILS The majority of the Policy Documents are available on Council’s website: www.wyong.nsw.gov.au. The documents may otherwise be inspected at Council’s Civic Centre at Hely Street, Wyong; between the hours of 8:30am and 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday, (excepting public holidays) by enquiring at the Customer Service counter. Enquiries can also be made at the Tuggerah Information Centre situated in the Westfield Shopping Centre located the cnr of Wyong and Gavenlock Roads, Tuggerah or at the branch offices located on The Entrance Road, The Entrance; and at the Lakehaven Shopping Centre, located on Goobarabah Drive, Lake Haven. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Public Officer on 02 4350 5417. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 786 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the YASS VALLEY COUNCIL SECTION 1 – POLICY DOCUMENTS Yass Valley Council has the following documents available for inspection or purchase: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Council’s Code of Conduct The Council’s Code of Meeting Practice 2008/2009 Annual Report Annual Financial Reports Auditor’s Report 2009/2010 – 2011/2012 Management Plan 2006-2011 Social Plan The Council’s policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to Councillors The Council’s land register Register of investments Returns of the interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates Agendas and business papers for Council and committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when part of a meeting is closed to the public) Minutes of Council and committee meetings, but restricted (in the case of any part of a meeting that is closed to the public), to the resolutions and recommendations of the meeting Register of current declarations of disclosures of political donations to Councillors Register of Councillor voting on planning matters Register of Delegations Plans of Management for Community Land – (a) General Community Use Areas (b) Parks (c) Sports grounds (d) Natural Areas Development applications and associated documents Local policies adopted by the Council concerning approvals and orders Records of approvals granted, any variation from local policies with reasons for the variation, and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals Records of building certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) Environmental planning instruments, development control plans and contributions plans made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act applying to land within the Council’s area Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council Leases and Licences for use of public land classified as community land Departmental representatives’ reports presented at a meeting of the Council The register of graffiti removal work kept in accordance with section 67C of the Local Government Act The Statement of Affairs, the Summary of Affairs and the Register of Policy Documents required under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 (NSW) All files and other documents of a non-confidential nature SECTION 2 – STATEMENT OF AFFAIRS: Yass Valley Council’s most recent Statement of Affairs has been prepared to 30 June 2010. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 787 SECTION 3 – CONTACT ARRANGEMENTS: Requests for access to documents held by Yass Valley Council and subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1989 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act must be made by written application and accompanied by a fee of $30.00. The application should be directed to: The FOI Coordinator Yass Valley Council PO Box 6 Yass NSW 2582 Council documents may be inspected and/or purchased at Yass Valley Council, 209 Comur Street, Yass between 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 788 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1989 Section 14 (1) (b) and (3) SUMMARY OF AFFAIRS of the YOUNG SHIRE COUNCIL SECTION 1 – Policy Documents Subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1989 and Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993, Young Shire Council holds the following documents which may be accessed for inspection. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Council’s Code of Conduct The Council’s Code of Meeting Practice Annual Report Annual Financial Reports Auditor’s Report Management Plan EEO Management Plan The Council’s policy concerning the payment of expenses incurred by, and the provision of facilities to, Councillors The Council’s Land Register Register of Investments Returns of interests of Councillors, designated persons and delegates Returns as to candidates’ campaign donations Business papers for Council and Committee meetings (but not including business papers for matters considered when a meeting is closed to the public) Minutes of Council and Committee meetings (but not including Minutes of a meeting of any part of a meeting that is closed to the public other than the recommendations of that meeting) Any codes referred to in the Local Government Act 1993 Register of delegates Annual reports of bodies exercising delegated Council functions Local policies adopted by the Council concerning approvals and orders Records of approvals granted and decisions made on appeals concerning approvals Records of building certificates Plans of land proposed to be compulsorily acquired by the Council Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land Leases and licences for use of public land classified as community land plans of management for community land Environmental planning instruments, development control plans and plans made under Section 94AB of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 applying to land within the Council’s area The Statement of Affairs, the Summary of Affairs and the Register of Policy documents required under the Freedom of Information Act 1989 All files and other documents of a non-confidential nature SECTION 2 – Statement of Affairs Not applicable. SECTION 3 – Freedom of Information Procedures and Contact Procedures Public access to documents held by Young Shire Council will be subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1989 or Section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 and confidentiality restrictions imposed by Council. The latter restrictions will only be applied where the request for information is deemed to compromise issues of privacy, commercial or legal considerations. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION 789 Access to documents held by Young Shire Council and subject to the Freedom of Information Act must be made by written application accompanied by a fee of $30.00. The application should be directed to: The FOI Co-Ordinator Young Shire Council Locked Bag 5 YOUNG NSW 2594 Prior to making an application it is suggested that the applicant contact Council’s FOI Officer on (02) 6380 1200 as some information may be provided as part of a free community service. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 790 ISSN 0155-6320 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Authorised to be printed DENIS H. HELM, Government Printer. NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 85 25 June 2010
