Draft Investment Policy

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The Draft Investment Policy establishes the framework within which Council’s cash and investment portfolio will be managed, monitored and reported on.

The updated policy aims to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative requirements and best practice, particularly in relation to credit risk exposure and liquidity management.

It has been established in compliance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and provides guidance for the investment of Council’s funds, with consideration given to:

  • Preservation of capital. Investments are to be placed in a manner that seeks to safeguard Council’s cash and investments portfolio. This includes managing credit and interest rate risk within identified thresholds and parameters
  • Maximise investment returns within Council’s risk appetite as outlined within this policy. Investments are expected to achieve a market average rate of return in line with Council’s risk tolerance
  • Manage Council’s cash resources to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet Council’s business objectives over the short, medium and long term. The policy reinforces Council’s ongoing commitment to maintain a conservative risk and return portfolio, an important component of its ongoing prudent financial management practices.

Why is this policy on public exhibition?

In line with the NSW Office of Local Government Investment Policy Guidelines, Council has undertaken annual review focused on ensuring compliance, maintaining prudent risk management and aligning with market best practices.

The review proposes amendments to the policy, particularly within the credit risk, institutional exposure and liquidity frameworks.

The proposed Draft Investment Policy has been informed by internal consultation and advice from Council’s independent investment advisors, Arlo Advisory, and is on public exhibition until 21 July 2025 so community feedback can be considered prior to final adoption.

Several updates are proposed to the Investment Policy, primarily in the areas of the credit framework, institutional exposure, and minimum liquidity thresholds. These changes reflect current market practices and are expected to maintain compliance, safeguard Council’s investments and improve portfolio performance.

Have Your Say

You can view the Draft Investment Policy to the right (or below if viewing this page on a mobile device).

During the exhibition, all interested persons are encouraged to view the draft policy and provide written comments. All comments will be reported to a future Council meeting for consideration before a final decision is made. Please note that any submission may be made public. Contact details remain confidential, however, you can let us know if you would like your name to remain confidential.

You can provide feedback by:

All submissions must be received by 5pm on 21 July 2025.

The Draft Investment Policy establishes the framework within which Council’s cash and investment portfolio will be managed, monitored and reported on.

The updated policy aims to ensure ongoing compliance with legislative requirements and best practice, particularly in relation to credit risk exposure and liquidity management.

It has been established in compliance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 and provides guidance for the investment of Council’s funds, with consideration given to:

  • Preservation of capital. Investments are to be placed in a manner that seeks to safeguard Council’s cash and investments portfolio. This includes managing credit and interest rate risk within identified thresholds and parameters
  • Maximise investment returns within Council’s risk appetite as outlined within this policy. Investments are expected to achieve a market average rate of return in line with Council’s risk tolerance
  • Manage Council’s cash resources to ensure sufficient liquidity to meet Council’s business objectives over the short, medium and long term. The policy reinforces Council’s ongoing commitment to maintain a conservative risk and return portfolio, an important component of its ongoing prudent financial management practices.

Why is this policy on public exhibition?

In line with the NSW Office of Local Government Investment Policy Guidelines, Council has undertaken annual review focused on ensuring compliance, maintaining prudent risk management and aligning with market best practices.

The review proposes amendments to the policy, particularly within the credit risk, institutional exposure and liquidity frameworks.

The proposed Draft Investment Policy has been informed by internal consultation and advice from Council’s independent investment advisors, Arlo Advisory, and is on public exhibition until 21 July 2025 so community feedback can be considered prior to final adoption.

Several updates are proposed to the Investment Policy, primarily in the areas of the credit framework, institutional exposure, and minimum liquidity thresholds. These changes reflect current market practices and are expected to maintain compliance, safeguard Council’s investments and improve portfolio performance.

Have Your Say

You can view the Draft Investment Policy to the right (or below if viewing this page on a mobile device).

During the exhibition, all interested persons are encouraged to view the draft policy and provide written comments. All comments will be reported to a future Council meeting for consideration before a final decision is made. Please note that any submission may be made public. Contact details remain confidential, however, you can let us know if you would like your name to remain confidential.

You can provide feedback by:

All submissions must be received by 5pm on 21 July 2025.