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 - Debt Recovery 

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 

1.2.8 - Procurement and Disposal of Goods and Services

1.2.9 - House Numbering

1.2.11 - Fixed 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

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

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

2.1.4 - Significant Tree (Public Land)

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 Tree

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

2.2.15 - Graffiti and Vandalism Removal

2.2.16 - Use of Herbicides in the Town

2.2.17 - Traffic Warrant and Data

2.2.18 - Verge Treatment

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 - Potential Damage to Town Property During Construction

3.3.7 - Buildings and Building Materials on Street Verges

3.3.8 - Advertising Signs

 

4.1  Administration

4.1.1 - Citizenship Ceremonies

4.1.5 - 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

4.1.13 - Legal Representation for Current Members and Employees

4.2  Governance

4.2.1 - Council Members' Allowances and Expenses

4.1.3 - Legal Advice

4.1.4 - Executive Management Team

4.1.10 - Staff - Electoral Fees

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

4.2.11 - 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 

5.1.2 - Use of Town Banner Poles

5.1.3 - Public Art

5.1.4 - Community Partnership Program

5.1.5 - Youth Encouragement Grants