Compliance policy

How 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.

Published
Decorative

Takeaways

  • This policy is designed to guide our decision-making so our compliance activities and actions are risk-based, responsive, effective, efficient and collaborative.
  • It is intended to:
    • guide compliance outcomes that are credible, understandable, and consistently applied
    • explain this approach to our communities and businesses, including how and why we conduct compliance activities.
  • The policy applies to City of Sydney staff with responsibility for managing and investigating regulatory issues within the City’s areas of responsibility including:
    • development and building control
    • pollution control
    • environmental health
    • public health and safety
    • noxious weeds
    • water and sewer
    • control over animals
    • food safety
    • fire safety
    • tree preservation.
  • The policy does not apply to parking and parking related matters.
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