Policies and Local Laws

Local Laws 

The Town of Mosman Park and all other local government authorities, are governed under the Local Government Act 1995.  As all local authorities are different, Local Laws are adopted by Council's to suit their circumstances and environment.

See below for the Town of Mosman Park Local Laws:

Dogs

Signs

• Signs Hoardings and Bill Postings Local Law 1994
• Amendment Signs Local Law 2000

Keeping of Bees

Health

• Health Amendment Local Law 1999
• Health Amendment Local Law 2000
• Health Amendment Local Law 2012

Floodlighting

• Amendment Floodlighting Local Law 2001

Meeting Procedures 2010

Thoroughfares

• Alfresco Dining in Public Thoroughfares

Parking

Eating Houses

Fencing

 

Policies

Policies have been developed as guidelines to manage Council resources effectively and serve as a template for the Administration staff to perform their duties.

Below are the Town of Mosman Park Policies. They have been separated into 2 categories, Council and Chief Executive Officer policies:

 

Council

1.1  Community Development

1.1.6 - Community Engagement

1.2  Finance

1.2.1 - Rates

1.2.3 - Investment of Funds

1.2.4 - Operation of Bank Accounts

1.2.5 - Financial Reserve Funds

1.2.6 - Self Supporting Loans

1.2.7 - Pricing Policy

1.2.8 - Procurement and Disposal of Goods and Services

1.2.9 - House Numbering

1.2.11 - Non-Current Assets

1.2.12 - Related Party Disclosures           

 1.3  Ranger Services

1.3.1 - Parking Control - Private Property

1.3.2 - Withdrawal or Upholding of Infringements

1.3.3 - Parking Control - Public Property

1.3.5 - Rat Control

1.3.6 - Private Events Policy

1.3.7 - Dogs in Public Places 

1.3.8 - Surveillance Devices

1.4  Human Resources

1.4.1.1 - Removal Expenses

1.5  Records Management

1.5.1 - Destruction or Disposal of Public Records

1.5.2 - Record Management Policy

1.6  Reserve and Facility Management 

1.6.1 - Leasing and Licensing of Facilities and Public Open Space

1.6.2 - Hire of Facilities and Public Open Space

1.7  Communications

1.7.1 - Town of Mosman Park Publications

2.1  Parks

2.1.1 - Horticultural Apprentices

2.1.2 - Fire Control

2.2  Engineering

2.2.1 - Fleet Management

2.2.2 - Private Works

2.2.3 - Thoroughfares

2.2.4 - Subdivisional Development and Works Construction

2.2.5 - Underground Power

2.2.6 - Streetscapes

2.2.7 - Street Trees

2.2.8 - Management of Vegetation in Public Reserves

2.2.9 - Use of Council Equipment

2.2.10 - Naming of Streets

2.2.11 - Temporary Road Closures for Events

2.2.13 - Dinghy Management

2.2.14 - Asset Management

3. PLANNING AND REGULATORY SERVICES

LPP - Local Planning Policies - (refer here)

3.1  Regulatory General 

         3.1.1 - Strata Titles Subdivision

         3.15 - Amalgamation of Lots for Building Site.

3.2  Health

         3.2.1 - Battle Axe Subdivision

         3.2.10 - Alfresco Dining in Public Thoroughfares

         3.2.11 - Temporary Food Trading

3.3 Building

3.3.3 - Public Notice of All Approvals Granted Under the Building Act 2011

3.3.4 - General Deposits and Administration Levy

3.3.7 - Buildings and Building Materials on Street Verges

3.3.8 - Advertising Signs

 

4.1  Administration

4.1.1 - Citizenship Ceremonies

4.1.2 - Telephone - After Hours

4.1.3 - Legal Advice

4.1.4 - Executive Management Team

4.1.5 - Civic Receptions

4.1.6 - Council Delegates

4.1.7 - Australia Day Awards

4.1.8 - Erection of Commemorative Plaques - Bay View Terrace Park Lookout

4.1.9 - Gratuities and Redundance Payments

4.1.11 - Nominations for Honours and Awards

4.1.12 - Certificates of Recognition - Members Service Awards

4.1.13 - Legal Representation for Current Members and Employees

4.2  Governance

4.2.1 - Mayoral Allowance

4.2.2 - Council Elections

4.2.3 - Meetings - Council and Committees

4.2.4 - Members Declaration of Office

4.2.5 - Presentations to Retiring Members

4.2.6 - Members Keys

4.2.7 - Disclosure of Financial Interest - Designated Employees

4.2.8 - Reimbursement of Expenses

4.2.9 - Designated Senior Employees

4.2.10 - Members Sitting Fees - Payment

4.2.11 - Disclosure of Interest Affecting Impartiality

4.2.12 - Honorary Freeman of the Town of Mosman Park

4.2.13 - Risk Management

4.2.14 - Agenda Forums

4.2.15 - Advisory Groups

4.3  Environmental Protection

4.3.1 - Climate Change

5.  Community Development

5.1.1 - Sport and Recreation Policy

5.1.2 - Use of Town Banner Poles

5.1.3 - Public Art Policy

Chief Executive Officer

11.2  Technical Services

11.2.6 - Nature Strips