Council plans and strategies

This policy guides how we reimburse out-of-pocket expenses for councillors and members of our delegates committees.

It sets out:

• resources available to councillors to help them to do their job
• reporting requirements: councillors must report on their attendance at any interstate or overseas conferences or visits.

This policy sets out our standards and procedures for responding to gift and hospitality offers. It applies to all Banyule City Council councillors. Councillors will, on occasion, be offered gifts, benefits and hospitality.

The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance to councillors on their approach to the acceptance (or otherwise) of gifts, benefits or hospitality from individuals or other entities external to Council.

This policy serves to maintain, support and further strengthen the integrity of Banyule City Council and its councillors when engaging with lobbyists, developers and planning matter submitters, ensuring that interactions are conducted in an open, transparent and accountable manner.

This policy provides guidance and specific provisions that apply to social media use by councillors. It applies to elected and currently serving councillors using social media in a professional capacity in their role as councillors and in their personal capacity, where that use relates to or might otherwise impact on Council, its reputation and or its effectiveness.

Creative Banyule: Arts and Culture Strategy 2023-2031 provides a long-term vision and strategic framework to re-imagine creative, cultural and artistic life in our community.

The purpose of this strategy is to outline our commitment to improving the way that we interact with our customers. It provides a framework for the council to deliver our services in a way that reflects our Banyule Service Promise, keeping the customer at the centre of our business.

The framework for Council to manage a consistent and timely approach to the collection of rates, levies, user fees and charges.

Council has the responsibility of administering the Domestic Animals Act, and recognises the need to promote responsible pet ownership, provide supportive programs and meet community expectations. This plan is a base for Council to provide high quality animal services and programs now and into the future.

Help develop the new Domestic Animal Management Plan 2025-29, tell us your thoughts on Shaping Banyule.

We respond to calls daily that requires compassion, effective communication and patience as they provide advice, education and assistance. 

While we have the responsibility of administering the relevant legislation, we also promote responsible pet ownership, provide supportive programs and meet community expectations.

This plan is our base to provide high quality animal services and programs now and into the future.

All contractors should be in a fit condition to perform their duties without compromising the safety of themselves, their colleagues and members of the community.