Policies
Policies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocolsObserving customs demonstrates respect for cultural traditions and histories.Last updated 12 November 2012Policies
Access to information policyDescribes our principles regarding public access to information and the process of managing requests for such access.Last updated 11 December 2017Policies
Asset management policyGuides our management of public infrastructure.Last updated 27 June 2016Policies
Building upgrade finance policySpecifies the circumstances under which we'll enter into and administer an environmental upgrade agreement.Last updated 29 October 2018Policies
Busking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practice policy – local approvals policyAims to support and promote busking culture while balancing the expectations and needs of all users of public space.Last updated 13 May 2019Policies
Car sharing policyAims to increase use of car sharing and ensure our car sharing program is well-governed and transparent.Last updated 21 November 2016Policies
Central Sydney on-street parking policyEstablishes criteria and service objectives for allocating kerbside parking and loading.Last updated 22 November 2017Policies
Child safety policyChildren and young people are an important part of our society and it is essential they are safe while taking part in community life.Last updated 6 October 2020Policies
Code of Meeting PracticeApplies to all Council and committee meetings of which all members are councillors.Last updated 1 May 2019Policies
Code of conductThe Local Government Act requires every council adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the model code of conduct.Last updated 13 May 2019Policies
Code of conduct proceduresThese procedures are prescribed for the administration of the code of conduct.Last updated 13 May 2019Policies
Community gardens policyProvides a framework for residents who want to establish a community garden.Last updated 29 February 2016Policies
Companion animals policySeeks to promote compliance through education and mutual understanding with the community in relation to companion animals.Last updated 13 May 2019Policies
Compliance policyHow unlawful activity will be investigated and what factors are taken into account in making decisions regarding the exercise of the City of Sydney's compliance powers.Last updated 7 August 2017Policies
Corporate sponsorship policyOutlines our approach to sponsorships and details the types of arrangements we'll undertake.Last updated 13 May 2019Policies
Councillors’ expenses and facilities policyThe Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillors can only be reimbursed in line with this policy.Last updated 1 August 2017Policies
Display of goods on the footway – local approvals policyAims to support and promote retailers using the footway while ensuring comfort and safe use by pedestrians.Last updated 8 December 2020Policies
Fraud and corruption internal reporting policyDocuments our internal reporting system, enabling employees and councillors to report wrongdoing.Last updated 6 April 2020Policies
Graffiti management policyWe are looking to minimise incidents of graffiti on both public and private property by prompt removal, while providing legitimate avenues for the expression and dissemination of community information and street art.Last updated 1 May 2018Policies
Grants and sponsorship policyProvides an overarching framework to manage grant and sponsorship requests.Last updated 1 December 2017Policies
Green roofs and walls policyA framework to promote and foster better understanding of green roofs and walls across residential and commercial sectors.Last updated 26 April 2017Policies
Hoardings and scaffolding policy – local approvals policyTemporary structures should minimise impact on the movement of people and allow for safe and convenient pedestrian passage past worksites.Last updated 21 November 2016Policies
Inclusive and accessible public domain policyProvides a framework to apply relevant Australian access standards consistently.Last updated 1 October 2019Policies
Interim floodplain management policyProvides direction for managing floodplains in our area.Last updated 1 May 2014Policies
Investment policySets out the requirements for the management of our cash and investment portfolio.Last updated 1 October 2019Policies
Managing asbestos policyOutlines our commitment and responsibilities to safely manage asbestos.Last updated 21 October 2013Policies
Markets policyEstablishes our approach to approving markets and the commitment required from organisers for quality operations.Last updated 1 October 2019Policies
Mobile food vending vehicles policy – local approvals policyA framework to manage the operation of these vehicles within the local area.Last updated 7 August 2019Policies
Mobile voluntary services policyEnsuring their operations are safe, meet the needs of service users and minimise impacts on local residents and businesses.Last updated 30 June 2020Policies
Naming policyProvides direction for the naming of suburbs, roads, parks, open spaces, places and buildings.Last updated 1 August 2018Policies
Neighbourhood parking policyEstablishes a range of parking controls and permits to manage parking across our neighbourhoods.Last updated 14 May 2018Policies
Outdoor dining policyHow we determine requests by business to use public footpaths and spaces for outdoor dining.Last updated 17 October 2016Policies
Privacy management planHow we manage personal and health information.Last updated 18 November 2020Policies
Prosecution and civil enforcement policyEstablishes clear principles about the circumstances in which we will undertake legal proceedings.Last updated 12 January 2021Policies
Public art policyGuides and forms the criteria for assessing public art we commission.Last updated 1 January 2016Policies
Recruitment and selection policyProvides a framework for the ethical, fair and transparent operation of our hiring practices.Last updated 31 October 2017Policies
Revenue policy: Fees and chargesFees for all chargeable services, requests, applications, approvals, licences, hire bookings and memberships.Last updated 1 July 2020Policies
Street safety camera program – code of practiceThe standards by which public closed-circuit television will be operated.Last updated 13 December 2016Policies
Tree donation policyProvides a framework to guide the donation and placement of trees in our area.Last updated 16 May 2016Policies
Tree management policyEstablishes our commitment and future strategic directions for protecting, managing and maintaining the urban forest.Last updated 1 February 2013Policies
Unreasonable conduct by customers policyThe success of our organisation depends on our ability to work in the most efficient way possible.Last updated 1 April 2020Policies
Volunteer policyProvides principles and guidance as to how people who donate their time should be engaged, inducted and managed.Last updated 8 March 2019Policies
Waste policy – local approvals policyAddresses the impacts of waste on the community.Last updated 11 December 2017Policies
Work, health and safety policyProvides a framework for developing safe systems of work and promoting good health in the workforce.Last updated 1 July 2019