Policies

The role of Council policies is to clearly state our position on a range of matters affecting the community. These policies assist us in our decision making and provide guidance to Council officers.

Community

  • Child Safe Policy
    Child Safe Policy
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    UPDATED: 18 October 2024
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  • Community Engagement Policy
    Community Engagement Policy
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    8.69 MB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Community Grant Program Policy
    Community Grant Program Policy
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    238.79 KB
    UPDATED: 22 January 2024
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  • Gambling Policy
    Gambling Policy
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    590.36 KB
    UPDATED: 1 August 2024
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  • Leasing of Council-Owned and Managed Property Policy
    Leasing of Council-Owned and Managed Property Policy
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    248.2 KB
    UPDATED: 29 November 2022
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  • Manningham Placemaking Framework
    Manningham Placemaking Framework
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    4.81 MB
    UPDATED: 7 June 2022
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  • Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy
    Melbourne East Region Sport and Recreation Fair Access Policy
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    165.31 KB
    UPDATED: 16 May 2024
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  • Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy
    Outdoor Sports Infrastructure and Allocations Policy
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    585.17 KB
    UPDATED: 3 September 2024
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  • Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space
    Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space
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    264.26 KB
    UPDATED: 22 August 2024
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  • Rate Debtor Management Policy
    Rate Debtor Management Policy
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    507.73 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Stormwater Management Policy
    Stormwater Management Policy
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    206.33 KB
    UPDATED: 16 May 2025
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Child Safe policy

Our commitment to building a culture of child safety recognises that Manningham Council will prioritise the safety of children in our care and will build child safety into everyday practice.

Governance and leadership

  • Advisory Committee Policy 2019-23
    Advisory Committee Policy 2019-23
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    443.42 KB
    UPDATED: 3 June 2022
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  • CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy
    CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy
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    198.95 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Community Local Law 2023
    Community Local Law 2023
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    3.54 MB
    UPDATED: 11 August 2023
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  • Complaints Policy
    Complaints Policy
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    268.72 KB
    UPDATED: 30 August 2024
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  • Compliance and Law Enforcement Policy
    Compliance and Law Enforcement Policy
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    294.96 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Conflict of Interest Policy
    Conflict of Interest Policy
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    226.05 KB
    UPDATED: 21 March 2023
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  • Council Expenses Policy
    Council Expenses Policy
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    310.55 KB
    UPDATED: 5 September 2024
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  • Model Councillor Code of Conduct
    Model Councillor Code of Conduct
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    69.84 KB
    UPDATED: 12 November 2024
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  • Councillor Gift Policy
    Councillor Gift Policy
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    674.11 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Election Period Policy
    Election Period Policy
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    217.43 KB
    UPDATED: 25 July 2024
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  • Employee Code of Conduct
    Employee Code of Conduct
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    6.42 MB
    UPDATED: 1 October 2024
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  • Flying Flags in the Civic Precinct Policy
    Flying Flags in the Civic Precinct Policy
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    219.39 KB
    UPDATED: 5 December 2024
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  • Fraud and Corruption Policy
    Fraud and Corruption Policy
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    187.05 KB
    UPDATED: 23 December 2022
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  • Freedom of the City Policy
    Freedom of the City Policy
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    155.88 KB
    UPDATED: 19 July 2023
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  • Governance Rules
    Governance Rules
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    480 KB
    UPDATED: 24 July 2024
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  • Health Records Policy
    Health Records Policy
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    669.89 KB
    UPDATED: 18 January 2022
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  • Honours Award Nominations Policy
    Honours Award Nominations Policy
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    24.33 KB
    UPDATED: 18 January 2022
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  • Information Privacy Policy
    Information Privacy Policy
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    702.5 KB
    UPDATED: 13 January 2022
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  • Integrated Transport Advisory Committee ITAC - Terms of Reference
    Integrated Transport Advisory Committee ITAC - Terms of Reference
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    41.34 KB
    UPDATED: 18 January 2022
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  • Investment Policy
    Investment Policy
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    214.45 KB
    UPDATED: 2 June 2025
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  • Procurement Policy
    Procurement Policy
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    244.36 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Procurement Card Policy
    Procurement Card Policy
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    330.15 KB
    UPDATED: 31 May 2024
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  • Public Transparency Policy
    Public Transparency Policy
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    67.16 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Risk Management Policy
    Risk Management Policy
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    588.19 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Road Naming Policy
    Road Naming Policy
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    109.16 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Sponsorship Policy 2020-24
    Sponsorship Policy 2020-24
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    403.87 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Token Gift Policy
    Token Gift Policy
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    92.58 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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Procurement Policy

Find out more about Manningham’s procurement policy. We’re always looking for suppliers who practice fairness and are technologically innovative.

Property and Development

  • Manningham Affordable Housing Policy
    Manningham Affordable Housing Policy
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    1017.91 KB
    UPDATED: 23 November 2023
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  • Art Collection Policy
    Art Collection Policy
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    457.62 KB
    UPDATED: 12 December 2022
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  • Building over Easements Policy Under Review
    Building over Easements Policy Under Review
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    133.15 KB
    UPDATED: 23 June 2022
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  • Construction of Concrete and Other Vehicle Crossings Policy under review
    Construction of Concrete and Other Vehicle Crossings Policy under review
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    148.91 KB
    UPDATED: 23 June 2022
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  • Heritage Restoration Fund Policy and Guidelines Buildings
    Heritage Restoration Fund Policy and Guidelines Buildings
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    154.1 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Heritage Restoration Fund Policy and Guidelines Trees and Gardens
    Heritage Restoration Fund Policy and Guidelines Trees and Gardens
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    153.38 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Land Encroachment Policy
    Land Encroachment Policy
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    768.04 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Manningham Parking Management Policy
    Manningham Parking Management Policy
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    1.75 MB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Manningham Parking Permit Policy
    Manningham Parking Permit Policy
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    653.42 KB
    UPDATED: 23 June 2022
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  • Memorial Plaques and Public Donation of Park Furniture or Trees Policy
    Memorial Plaques and Public Donation of Park Furniture or Trees Policy
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    72.47 KB
    UPDATED: 26 April 2024
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  • Manningham Council Nature Strip Guide 2023
    Manningham Council Nature Strip Guide 2023
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    2.16 MB
    UPDATED: 29 August 2023
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  • Nominated Point of Drainage Policy under review
    Nominated Point of Drainage Policy under review
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    164.16 KB
    UPDATED: 23 June 2022
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  • Outdoor Advertising on Council Owned and Managed Property Policy
    Outdoor Advertising on Council Owned and Managed Property Policy
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    255.84 KB
    UPDATED: 24 June 2022
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  • Public Art Policy
    Public Art Policy
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    449.92 KB
    UPDATED: 12 December 2022
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  • Tree Amenity Value Policy
    Tree Amenity Value Policy
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    792.5 KB
    UPDATED: 26 June 2023
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