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Following a review of Council Policies, the policies contained in the below table have been recommended for amendment.
Name of Policy
Amendments
Airport Leasing of Land and Buildings Policy The Airport - Leasing of Land and Buildings Policy outlines Council’s approach to the leasing of land and buildings at Port Macquarie Airport
Generally of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
aligning the Policy with the current Airport lease template / clauses, and
updates to staff position titles.
Debt Recovery Policy The debt recovery policy provides a framework for making consistent decisions regarding debt recovery.
Replacement of 5 year cap for arrangements to a 12 month cap, but with discretion allowed based on extenuating circumstances.
Wording to encourage adherence to agreed arrangements.
Removal of ability for pensioners to accrue their rates as a debt against their property or estate
Clarification that the ratepayer will be liable for all debt recovery costs and fees associated with legal action.
Update of General Manager’s delegation of authority to be in accordance with current delegations.
Other amendments of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
review of policy wording to meet ‘plain English’ requirements, where appropriate.
updates to staff position titles.
inclusion of instalment dates for rates and charges
Gifts and Benefits Policy The objective of the policy is to provide guidance to Council officials on the procedures to be followed if a gift or benefit is offered or received so that they are not influenced, or perceived that they are being influenced, in the performance of their duties.
Removal of the requirement to declare gifts and benefits offered or received under the token value of $50.
Inclusion of guidance on ceremonial gifts;
Other amendments of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
updates to staff position titles.
Rates and Charges Hardship Assistance Policy The Rates and Charges Hardship Assistance Policy provides a framework for Council in providing assistance to customers in hardship.
Clarification that the Blue Pension Concession Card requirement applies under all elements of the policy.
Inclusion of a sentence which allows other extenuating circumstances to be considered in order to ensure that if appropriate, the policy can be extended.
Clarification that the policy relates to rates, charges and interest accrued on such debts and in certain circumstances Council officers are permitted to extend the application of this policy to certain related fees.
Clarification of Council’s view that waiving rates as a result of land valuation (under Section 601 of the Local Government Act 1993) would generally impose an inequitable burden on other ratepayers. Council does not provide relief under this section currently.
Other amendments of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
updates to staff position titles.
inclusion of wording “in which currently residing” within the scope of the property for which the hardship application applies.
Privacy Management Plan Section 33 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, required that all NSW Councils prepare a Privacy Management Plan. The Plan outlines how Council manages personal and health information for the purpose of facilitating its business.
Incorporation of amendments to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 that came into effect on 12 March 2014.
Before amending a policy it needs to be placed on exhibition so the community can have their say on this decision.
You can have a look at all of these policies located in the Document Library on the right.
To share your views about amendments to the policies, use the Submission tab below or send an email or post your response to:
Post: The General Manager Port Macquarie-Hastings Council PO Box 84 Port Macquarie NSW 2444
For more information contact Blair Hancock on (02) 6581 8111
Following a review of Council Policies, the policies contained in the below table have been recommended for amendment.
Name of Policy
Amendments
Airport Leasing of Land and Buildings Policy The Airport - Leasing of Land and Buildings Policy outlines Council’s approach to the leasing of land and buildings at Port Macquarie Airport
Generally of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
aligning the Policy with the current Airport lease template / clauses, and
updates to staff position titles.
Debt Recovery Policy The debt recovery policy provides a framework for making consistent decisions regarding debt recovery.
Replacement of 5 year cap for arrangements to a 12 month cap, but with discretion allowed based on extenuating circumstances.
Wording to encourage adherence to agreed arrangements.
Removal of ability for pensioners to accrue their rates as a debt against their property or estate
Clarification that the ratepayer will be liable for all debt recovery costs and fees associated with legal action.
Update of General Manager’s delegation of authority to be in accordance with current delegations.
Other amendments of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
review of policy wording to meet ‘plain English’ requirements, where appropriate.
updates to staff position titles.
inclusion of instalment dates for rates and charges
Gifts and Benefits Policy The objective of the policy is to provide guidance to Council officials on the procedures to be followed if a gift or benefit is offered or received so that they are not influenced, or perceived that they are being influenced, in the performance of their duties.
Removal of the requirement to declare gifts and benefits offered or received under the token value of $50.
Inclusion of guidance on ceremonial gifts;
Other amendments of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
updates to staff position titles.
Rates and Charges Hardship Assistance Policy The Rates and Charges Hardship Assistance Policy provides a framework for Council in providing assistance to customers in hardship.
Clarification that the Blue Pension Concession Card requirement applies under all elements of the policy.
Inclusion of a sentence which allows other extenuating circumstances to be considered in order to ensure that if appropriate, the policy can be extended.
Clarification that the policy relates to rates, charges and interest accrued on such debts and in certain circumstances Council officers are permitted to extend the application of this policy to certain related fees.
Clarification of Council’s view that waiving rates as a result of land valuation (under Section 601 of the Local Government Act 1993) would generally impose an inequitable burden on other ratepayers. Council does not provide relief under this section currently.
Other amendments of an administrative nature, including:
use of the new policy template
updates to staff position titles.
inclusion of wording “in which currently residing” within the scope of the property for which the hardship application applies.
Privacy Management Plan Section 33 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998, required that all NSW Councils prepare a Privacy Management Plan. The Plan outlines how Council manages personal and health information for the purpose of facilitating its business.
Incorporation of amendments to the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 that came into effect on 12 March 2014.
Before amending a policy it needs to be placed on exhibition so the community can have their say on this decision.
You can have a look at all of these policies located in the Document Library on the right.
To share your views about amendments to the policies, use the Submission tab below or send an email or post your response to:
Writing a submission is one way of sharing your views and opinions with
Council. All submissions are considered before making a decision and your
submission may be included in a report to Council. Submissions close
25 July 2017.
Note: Information collected via
submissions and petitions is public information, this information may form part
of Council reports or made public in their entirety subject to the provisions
of the Local Government Act 1993 or the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA
Act). You may request, in writing, that Council suppress the
personal information in your submission from public release, if you consider
that the personal safety of any person would be affected if the information was
not suppressed Any such request will be dealt with in accordance with the GIPA Act and the Privacy
and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
Requests to suppress
information other than personal information are to be made in writing and will
be considered by Council.
Personal
information collected via submissions or petitions is considered personal
information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information
Protection Act 1998 (PPIPA). Information provided will only be used
for the purpose for which it is collected. The information will be held by
Council.
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Following review of submissions, a report will be presented
to the Councillors at an upcoming Council meeting. This will include a summary
of all submissions collected and recommendations for Council resolutions.
