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.
Finance and Rating Policies
Development Contributions Policy
Early Payment of Current Year Rates Policy
Financial Contributions Policy
Māori 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.
Application of Sale proceeds to Debt Policy
Closed Circuit Television Policy
Elected Member Allowance and Recovery of Expense Policy
Gifts for Elected members policy
Mangawhai Endowment Lands Account Policy
Non-Elected Member Remuneration Policy
Property Disposals and Acquisitions Policy
Whistleblowing (Protected Disclosures) Policy
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.
Dangerous, Insanitary and Affected Buildings Policy
Dogs Policy and Dog Management Bylaw
Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy
Significance and Engagement Policy
Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) Policy