Policy reviews 10 August 2022 meeting

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Consultation has now closed.

All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months after the Local Government Election. We now have a further six policies up for review. Changes made to the polices as part of this review process are outlined below:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy 

Previously a Queanbeyan City Council policy, this was last reviewed in June 2013. It was never harmonised into a QPRC Policy. A draft EEO Policy was presented to the former Council in mid-2021, however Council resolved to defer it until after the election. The revised Policy has been based on an example policy developed by Local Government NSW and has been reviewed by Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Group. The Policy refers to the EEO and Diversity Management Plan. This document has been developed and endorsed by the QPRC Executive team and the Plan is for internal use only.

Workplace Surveillance Policy

The current Workplace Surveillance Policy was initially adopted in 2018. Many of the changes in the revised Policy reflect that the Policy has been in place for four years, with a number of clauses relating to the implementation of the new Policy being removed. Some other minor changes reflect changes in technology and systems.

Complaint Management Policy

Policy reviewed and no changes made.

Development Adjacent to Water, Sewer and Stormwater Mains Policy

  1. Recognition of an “implied easement” over all water, sewer, stormwater assets granted under s59A of the LG Act. This means that under the policy all existing utilities assets will have a minimum 3.0m wide “easement” over them, regardless of whether they have an easement registered on the title. Note that this does not over-ride or affect an easement shown on a deposited plan/certificate of title.
  2. To protect community infrastructure, the default position for any development/construction is now “not permitted” and only those works specifically mentioned in the policy will be permitted. The requirements for permission are consistent with the previous policy.
  3. The previous allowance to construct commercial/industrial buildings over Council assets is removed.

Enterprise Risk Management Policy

The focus of this policy is to demonstrate Council’s commitment to developing, maintaining, embedding and continually improving the way in which risks are managed. Minor changes were made to the Risk Management Policy in 2020. This revised embeds risk management practices across strategy setting and project implementation to everyday operational activities. It aligns the consideration of risks with the practice of managing outcomes and achieving organisational objectives.

Directional Signage Policy

Removal of reference to Street Banners and Sails (clause 5.8). The new Street Banners and Sails Policy, has a requirement that a Section 138 permit be obtained. This is in clause 5.13.3 of the new Policy.

Have your say

  • By completing the survey below by Thursday 8 September 2022
  • By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Policy reviews 10 August 2022 meeting" in the subject line
  • By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620

Consultation has now closed.

All Council policies need to be reviewed within 12 months after the Local Government Election. We now have a further six policies up for review. Changes made to the polices as part of this review process are outlined below:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy 

Previously a Queanbeyan City Council policy, this was last reviewed in June 2013. It was never harmonised into a QPRC Policy. A draft EEO Policy was presented to the former Council in mid-2021, however Council resolved to defer it until after the election. The revised Policy has been based on an example policy developed by Local Government NSW and has been reviewed by Council’s Diversity and Inclusion Group. The Policy refers to the EEO and Diversity Management Plan. This document has been developed and endorsed by the QPRC Executive team and the Plan is for internal use only.

Workplace Surveillance Policy

The current Workplace Surveillance Policy was initially adopted in 2018. Many of the changes in the revised Policy reflect that the Policy has been in place for four years, with a number of clauses relating to the implementation of the new Policy being removed. Some other minor changes reflect changes in technology and systems.

Complaint Management Policy

Policy reviewed and no changes made.

Development Adjacent to Water, Sewer and Stormwater Mains Policy

  1. Recognition of an “implied easement” over all water, sewer, stormwater assets granted under s59A of the LG Act. This means that under the policy all existing utilities assets will have a minimum 3.0m wide “easement” over them, regardless of whether they have an easement registered on the title. Note that this does not over-ride or affect an easement shown on a deposited plan/certificate of title.
  2. To protect community infrastructure, the default position for any development/construction is now “not permitted” and only those works specifically mentioned in the policy will be permitted. The requirements for permission are consistent with the previous policy.
  3. The previous allowance to construct commercial/industrial buildings over Council assets is removed.

Enterprise Risk Management Policy

The focus of this policy is to demonstrate Council’s commitment to developing, maintaining, embedding and continually improving the way in which risks are managed. Minor changes were made to the Risk Management Policy in 2020. This revised embeds risk management practices across strategy setting and project implementation to everyday operational activities. It aligns the consideration of risks with the practice of managing outcomes and achieving organisational objectives.

Directional Signage Policy

Removal of reference to Street Banners and Sails (clause 5.8). The new Street Banners and Sails Policy, has a requirement that a Section 138 permit be obtained. This is in clause 5.13.3 of the new Policy.

Have your say

  • By completing the survey below by Thursday 8 September 2022
  • By email to council@qprc.nsw.gov.au referencing "Policy reviews 10 August 2022 meeting" in the subject line
  • By mail to PO Box 90, Queanbeyan NSW 2620