A Model Councillor and Staff Interaction Policy was released by the Office of Local Government in 2021. Our current policy mirrors this model policy. All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months of the Local Government Election.

Proposed changes

• Updating wording to reflect the title General Manager (not CEO) and Director (not Portfolio General Manager).

Background

The policy recognises Councillors’ role in setting the Council’s strategic direction and keeping its performance under review. Councillors are entitled to request information about a range of issues. However, in requesting information, Councillors should not be seeking to interrogate the details of Council operations, to initiate or influence planning decisions or applications, or to direct or influence staff in the performance of their duties. Councillors should also recognise that a council’s resources are finite, and they need to be mindful of the impact of their requests.

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