Council has a range of policies, some that we are required to have by law and some we choose to have to support consistent decision-making. This page provides details on the three key types of policies we have; financial policies, statutory policies and community policies.
Finance and Rating Policies
Council is required to have most of these types of policies under legislation. These policies must be reviewed regularly and usually Council consults with the community on them before making any amendments.
Development Contributions Policy
Early Payment of Current Year Rates Policy
Treasury Policy (Liability and Investment Policies)
Maori Freehold Land Rates Postponement and Remission Policy
Other Policies
These are the policies Council chooses to have to guide decision-making and to ensure consistent approaches are used in certain circumstances. These policies are reviewed regularly.
Gifts for Elected members policy
Non-Elected Member Remuneration Policy
Property Disposals and Acquisitions Policy
Road Seal Extension Policy (Private)
Statutory Policies
Council is required to have a range of policies in place under various pieces of legislation and is some cases, Council can choose to adopt policies but is not required to have them. For financial and rating policies see the above link. This section lists the remaining statutory policies of Council. These are reviewed regularly and usually Council must consult with the community before making any amendments.
Policy on Dogs incl Schedule 3 maps
