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In This Section
We continuously develop a range of corporate, planning, strategic and operational documents that outline the goals and approaches for Council service delivery and community planning.
Council’s Policies are currently under review. While a Policy listed below may be past its nominated review date, it is still in place and operational.
You can download some of these documents below, or you can collect a hard copy of any document at the Civic Centres in Melton or Caroline Springs.
City of Melton Cricket Strategy(PDF, 2MB)
Enterprise Risk Management Strategy 2018-2021(PDF, 72KB)
Equality and Respect 2030 Strategy(PDF, 7MB)
City of Melton Football (AFL) Strategy(PDF, 2MB)
Growing and Thriving Strategy(PDF, 702KB)
Interfaith Strategy 2018-2021
Investment Attraction Strategy(PDF, 2MB)
Investment Attraction Strategy - Final Report(PDF, 5MB)
City of Melton Tennis Strategy(PDF, 2MB)
Waste Diversion & Education Strategy 2020-2025(PDF, 755KB)
Advocacy Policy(PDF, 214KB)
Advocacy Priorities(, 0B)
Alcohol Harm Minimisation Policy(PDF, 376KB)
Allocation of Sport and Recreation Facilities Policy(PDF, 210KB)
Asset Management Policy(PDF, 234KB)
Audit & Risk Committee Charter(PDF, 186KB)
Build Over Easement Policy(PDF, 129KB)
Building Control Intervention Policy(PDF, 231KB)
CEO Employment and Remuneration Policy(PDF, 190KB)
Child Safe Policy(PDF, 189KB)
Children's Services Policies and Procedures
Citizenship Ceremony Dress Code(PDF, 135KB)
Civic Flag Policy(PDF, 132KB)
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy(PDF, 204KB)
Code of Conduct (Councillors)(PDF, 136KB)
Code of Conduct (Employees)(PDF, 1MB)
City of Melton Achievement Awards Policy(PDF, 194KB)
Community Engagement Policy(PDF, 233KB)
Community Engagement Guidelines(PDF, 4MB)
Community Events Policy(PDF, 205KB) Community Events Signage Policy(PDF, 223KB) Community Facilities Access Policy
Community Gardens Policy(PDF, 162KB)
Community Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)
Community Infrastructure Planning Policy(PDF, 231KB)
Complaint Management Policy(PDF, 299KB)
Corporate Gift and Merchandise Policy
Council Contribution to Fencing Costs(PDF, 322KB)
Council Expenses Policy(PDF, 223KB)
Council Program Volunteer Policy(PDF, 220KB)
Councillor Gift Policy(PDF, 234KB)
Councillor Professional Development Policy(PDF, 236KB)
Councillor Recognition Policy(PDF, 172KB)
Councillor Social Media Policy(PDF, 119KB)
Councillor Speaking Opportunity Protocol(PDF, 194KB)
Councillors as Candidates in State and Federal Elections Policy(PDF, 149KB)
COVID-19 Financial Assistance (Rates Charges) Policy(PDF, 43KB)
Credit Card Policy(PDF, 211KB)
Crossover Policy(PDF, 173KB) Debtor Management Policy(PDF, 238KB)
Development and Infrastructure Contributions Policy(PDF, 133KB)
Dog Attack Policy(PDF, 268KB)
Election Period Policy(PDF, 1MB) (located Chapter 6, page 46 of the Governance Rules Policy)
Environmental Enhancement Program Policy(PDF, 169KB)
Fees & Charges Policy(PDF, 212KB)
Financial Reserves Policy(PDF, 202KB)
Fireworks Policy(PDF, 103KB)
Fraud and Corruption Control Policy(PDF, 111KB)
Gambling Harm Prevention and Reduction Policy(PDF, 75KB)
Governance Rules(PDF, 1MB)
Graffiti Management Policy(PDF, 179KB)
Grants Policy(PDF, 243KB)
Group Fitness and Personal Training - Use of Open Space Policy(PDF, 205KB)
Hardship and Vulnerability Policy(PDF, 220KB)
Healthy Food and Drink Policy(PDF, 206KB)
Investment Policy Statement(PDF, 255KB)
Lease and Licence Policy(PDF, 210KB)
Live Streaming and Publishing of Council Meetings Policy(PDF, 214KB)
Mayoral Community Initiative Policy(PDF, 160KB)
Media Policy(PDF, 158KB)
Men's Shed Policy(PDF, 145KB)
Mobile Food Vehicle Policy(PDF, 152KB)
Naming of Council Facilities Policy(PDF, 129KB)
Non Standard Public Lighting Policy(PDF, 678KB)
Online Engagement Policy(PDF, 396KB)
Outdoor Advertising Sign Sponsorship Policy(PDF, 615KB)
Photography and Images Policy(PDF, 112KB)
Place Naming Policy(PDF, 202KB)
Political & Electoral Signage Policy(PDF, 223KB)
Privacy Policy(PDF, 237KB)
Procurement Policy(PDF, 400KB)
Public Art Policy(PDF, 226KB)
Public Internet and WI-FI Access Policy(PDF, 248KB)
Public Transparency Policy(PDF, 159KB)
Risk Management Policy(, 0B)
Road Discontinuance Policy(PDF, 187KB)
Sale and Acquisition of Land Policy(PDF, 187KB)
Sport and Recreation Facility Development Policy(PDF, 302KB)
Telecommunication Facilities Policy(PDF, 168KB)
Traffic Calming Policy(PDF, 435KB)
Tree Planting, Inspection and Removal Policy(PDF, 966KB)
Unsightly or Fire/Storm Damaged Buildings Policy(PDF, 141KB)
Community Learning Plan 2015 - 2018(PDF, 27MB)
Domestic Animal Management Plan 2017-2021(PDF, 2MB)
Economic Development and Tourism Plan 2014-2030(PDF, 3MB)
Electric Line Clearance Management Plan 2021-2027(PDF, 2MB)
Greenhouse Action Plan 2011-2015
Melton City Council Intercultural Plan 2017-2021
Open Space Plan 2016-2026(PDF, 2MB)
Reconciliation Action Plan 2018-2020(PDF, 5MB)
Safe City, Proud Communities Plan 2020-2024(PDF, 14MB)
COVID-19 Social & Economics impacts(PDF, 6MB)