Policies

The purpose of this Policy is to: 

• Ensure access to Council information and services is controlled and secure.
• The Council meets all its legislative and other requirements for information security and privacy
• Council operations are not impacted by unplanned ICT loss of service 

The purpose of this policy is to ensure Berrigan Shire Council handle legitimate requests for access to information promptly and members of the public are provided access information, subject to the public interest. 

To guide decision making by defining Council’s role in relation to affordable housing. The policy includes Council’s commitment to increasing the level of affordable housing for moderate income key and essential workers in the Berrigan Shire Area and outlines its role in advocating for local, social and affordable housing needs.

The purpose of this policy is to provide a summary of Council’s commitment to asbestos management and direct staff and the public to the Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils. 

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance, clarity and consistency regarding the treatment of capital expenditure, depreciation, revaluations, disposals and acquisitions which will provide greater understanding and accuracy of Council’s capital requirements.

The purpose of this policy is to set guidelines for implementing consistent asset management processes throughout Berrigan Shire Council.

The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for the installation, management, and operation of a closed-circuit surveillance system comprising cameras and associated equipment, software and systems (CCTV Program)

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to assist the Council in regulating its monumental and lawn cemeteries.

The purpose of this policy is to policy is to provide guidance for all Council workers, working with children, around what is required to ensure Berrigan Shire Council is providing a safe environment for children and young people and is meeting the requirements under the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

The purpose of this policy is to provide direction to Council staff on reporting and investigating incidents, gathering information surrounding the incident, making decisions regarding Council’s position in response to the information gathered, and ensuring any information collected is in a format that constitutes admissible evidence when defending claims against Council.