Policies
- Policies
| Art Gallery Acquisitions and Deaccessioning Policy The purpose of this Policy is to provide a framework for the acquisition and deaccession of Works of Art in the Newcastle Art Gallery collection, the city of Newcastle's largest publicly-owned cultural asset. |
10/12/2024 |
| Asset Management Policy The purpose of the Asset Management Policy (Policy) is to outline how City of Newcastle (CN) will manage its assets throughout the asset lifecycle. |
28/6/2022 |
| Business Continuity Management Policy This Policy outlines the City of Newcastle’s (CN) Business Continuity Management (BCM) Framework (the Framework) and measures that assist to: 1.1.1 minimise the impact of incidents, disruption and emergencies; 1.1.2 safeguard CN’s critical services and functions; and 1.1.3 support the effective return to normal operations and enhance capability and organisational resilience. |
30/9/2021 |
| Code of Conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisors Our Code of Conduct sets the minimum requirements of conduct for Council Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisors in carrying out their functions (as prescribed by the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021). |
22/2/2022 |
| Code of Conduct for Councillors Our Code of Conduct sets the minimum requirements of conduct for Councillors in carrying out their functions (as prescribed by the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021). |
22/2/2022 |
| Code of Conduct for Staff Our Code of Conduct sets the minimum requirements of conduct for staff in carrying out their functions (as prescribed by the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021). |
22/2/2022 |
| Code of Meeting Practice This Code of Meeting Practice is made under section 360 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act), the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (the Regulation) and incorporates the mandatory provisions of the prescribed Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW (the Model Meeting Code). |
5/7/2022 |
| Community Grants Policy This Policy provides a framework for the establishment and management of City of Newcastle’s (CN) Community Grants Program (CGP) in accordance with section 356 and section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). |
13/12/2022 |
| Community Infrastructure Incentives Policy The purpose of this Policy is to enhance the delivery of community infrastructure to support urban renewal in the City of Newcastle (CN) through the provision of development incentives. |
26/7/2022 |
| Compliance and Enforcement Policy The purpose of this Policy is to provide information to all internal and external stakeholders and interested parties about the City of Newcastle’s (“CN”) position on compliance and enforcement matters within the local government area. |
28/2/2023 |
| Contaminated Land Policy The purpose of this Policy is to: a) Provide a Policy Statement to be followed by City of Newcastle (CN) when exercising relevant planning functions in relation to land contamination. This Policy is supplemented by CN's Contaminated Land Management Technical Manual; b) Provide local context for decision making that is generally consistent with the Contaminated Land Planning Guidelines notified under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; and c) Assist CN to exercise its functions relating to the development of contaminated land with a reasonable standard of care and diligence. |
30/10/2024 |
| Council Property Lease and Licence Policy This Policy outlines CN's management of Leases and Licences and provides CN with a framework to support the financially sustainable, equitable, fair and transparent management of Council Property, and establishes the terms for entering into Leases and Licences. |
12/12/2023 |
| Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy The provision of expenses and facilities enables Councillors to fulfil their civic duties as the elected representatives of City of Newcastle (CN). Expenses and facilities provided by this Policy are in addition to fees paid to Councillors, as set by Council and determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal as per Section 241 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Act) and reviewed annually. |
5/7/2022 |
| Customer Complaints Handling Policy The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that City of Newcastle (CN) handles Customer Complaints fairly, efficiently and effectively by responding in a timely, consistent and cost-effective way to issues raised by members of the public making a Customer Complaint; boosting public confidence and perception of the quality of the services provided by CN; and using complaint information to generate insights and inform quality improvements in services, information, and Customer Complaint handling. |
13/12/2021 |
| Data Breach Policy The purpose of this Policy is to set out how CN will manage and report Eligible Data Breaches. |
4/12/2023 |
| Delegations and Authorisations Policy The purpose of the Policy and the Register of Delegations and Authorisations is to establish a framework for delegating authority within City of Newcastle (CN) in a manner that facilitates efficiency and effectiveness and provides for a system of accountability. |
7/8/2023 |
| Donations Program Policy Council acknowledges the contributions made by charitable organisations in the Local Government Area (LGA) and where possible commits limited funds to help these organisations achieve their objectives. |
22/11/2022 |
| Effective communication between Councillors and staff Policy This policy provides a framework for CN Officers to assist and support Councillors, as elected members of the community, in exercising their civic duties honestly and with care and diligence in accordance with the Act. The policy provides guidance on appropriate, effective and timely processes for Councillors to obtain information and ensures an appropriate level of interaction between Councillors and CN Officers. |
23/8/2022 |
| Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy The purpose of CN's Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy is to: a) Outline CN's approach to controlling Fraud and Corruption risk; b) Provide guidance on Fraud and Corruption management activities at CN; and c) Set a framework to prevent, detect, and respond to Fraud and Corruption. |
22/6/2022 |
| Future Fund Policy The purpose of this Policy is to establish a City of Newcastle Future Fund, establish clear governance, oversight and accountability for the Future Fund, and ensure that all Future Fund related activities occur in accordance with legislative requirements. |
28/2/2023 |
| Housing Policy The City of Newcastle (CN) is committed to increasing the range and supply of housing to meet the growing needs of the city, including affordable housing. The purpose of this Policy is to state CN's position and approach to facilitating a mix of dwelling types, tenures, and sizes to support the community's diverse needs as it grows and changes |
13/12/2022 |
| Investment and Borrowing Policy The purpose of this Policy is to provide a framework for the investing and borrowing functions of City of Newcastle (CN). |
10/12/2024 |
| Managing Conflicts of Interest for City of Newcastle Related Development This policy aims to manage potential conflicts of interest and increase transparency of the development assessment process for City of Newcastle (CN) related development applications, modification applications and review applications, and to meet the requirements of Sections 30B and 66A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2021. |
28/7/2023 |
| Media Policy This Policy applies to CN Officials including all employees, those on work experience, trainees and volunteers, Contractors, Councillors, committee members and external consultants/agencies. |
10/12/2024 |
| Mobile Food Vending (Local Approvals) Policy The purpose of this Policy is to provide the framework for the approval and the operation of mobile food vending vehicles in the Newcastle LGA. |
28/2/2023 |
| Newcastle Heritage Policy The purpose of the Policy is to provide a statement of commitment by the City of Newcastle (CN) to the principles of heritage conservation. |
22/11/2022 |
| Outdoor Dining Policy The purpose of the Outdoor Dining Policy is to provide the framework for the establishment and operation of outdoor dining and associated approval(s). |
12/12/2023 |
| Planning Agreements Policy This Policy applies to planning agreements that Council may enter into with a developer who requests changes to the Newcastle Local Environmental Plan (LEP) through a Planning proposal or has made, or proposes to make, a Development application or application for a complying development certificate for land within the City of Newcastle Local Government Area (LGA). |
2/6/2021 |
| Procurement Policy 1.1 The purpose of the Policy is to provide a framework for all procurement at CN and to demonstrate that all public monies have been spent in line with community objectives and expectations. |
13/12/2022 |
| Public Interest Disclosure Policy The purpose of the policy is to encourage public officials to report wrongdoing by providing a framework for receiving, assessing and dealing with disclosures of wrongdoing in accordance with the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2022. |
1/10/2023 |
| Public Voice and Public Briefings Policy The purpose of the Policy is to provide a framework to allow members of the public to address the Council on issues relevant to City of Newcastle’s (CN) functions. |
22/11/2022 |
| Related Party Disclosures Policy The policy provides a framework for the accurate reporting of Related Party Transactions within CN’s financial statements by outlining the obligations that Key Management Personnel must fulfil. Further, this ensures that KMPs are clearly informed and accountable for their disclosures. |
1/7/2020 |
| RMCC EMS – Environmental Policy The purpose of this policy is to outline CN's commitment to the environment when delivering works under the RMCC. Our goal is to minimise the impact of CN's operations on the environment and provide leadership and direction for continuously improving our environmental performance. |
24/8/2023 |
| Sister Cities and Friendship Cities Policy The purpose of this Policy is to facilitate the development and maintenance of effective international and domestic relations that promote and enhance City of Newcastle's (CN) vision to be an outstanding place to live, work, learn and play. |
3/1/2024 |
| Social Impact Assessment Policy for Development Applications The aim of the policy is to facilitate the preparation and assessment of development applications with respect to social considerations in the interests of the developer, the broader community and the future of Newcastle. |
7/11/1999 |
| Social Media Policy The purpose of this Policy is to: a) Identify the parameters for managing City of Newcastle (CN)’s use of social media. b) Guide Councillors, CN Staff and CN Officials on personal and professional use of social media sites. c) Support CN’s use of social media as an essential communications channel and effective platform for engagement with the Newcastle community and more broadly. |
10/12/2024 |
| Special Business Rate Expenditure Policy The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for the management of City of Newcastle's special business rate program. |
28/3/2023 |
| Sponsorship Policy This Policy provides a framework for the management of City of Newcastle’s (CN) Sponsorship Programs (SP) in a manner that is in accordance with section 356 and section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). |
28/4/2022 |
| Unreasonable Complainant Conduct Policy and Procedure City of Newcastle (CN) is committed to being accessible and responsive to customers. Most customers who raise an issue or complaint with CN do so reasonably and responsibly, even when they may be frustrated or angry about the topic of their complaint. The purpose of this Policy is to manage cases where Complainants behave in ways that are inappropriate and unacceptable. |
13/12/2021 |
