Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Community Engagement Policy.
The policy guides Council's community engagement efforts and helps ensure that the community has a voice on important Council decisions.
Under the Local Government Act 2020, all Victorian Councils must have a Community Engagement Policy.
Council’s existing Community Engagement Policy has been reviewed and draft policy prepared which requires community review.
The Policy describes when and how the Council will engage with the community on key processes including the development of the Council Plan, Community Vision (plan), annual Budget, Financial Plan and Asset Plan.
The most significant change to the policy is the acknowledgement of the Gender Equality Act and how consultations must address any obligations under this Act.
You can read the draft Community Engagement Policy and have your say below.