http://www.melvillecity.com.au A complete list of City of Melville Policies daily 1 2008-04-01T01:17:09Z http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/06-pl-023%20-%20highly%20reflective%20roofing%20materials.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: To control the use of highly reflective roofing materials on buildings. 2011-08-02T06:01:56Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/06-PL036_Council_contribution_to_public_toilets_in_commercial_centres.doc 2011-02-09T08:10:53Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/07-pl-001%20-%20drainage%20easements.pdf POLICY STATEMENT: To ensure the proper management of drainage easements. 2011-08-02T06:03:33Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/01-pl-001%20-%20citizenship%20cermonies.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: The City of Melville will conduct Citizenship Ceremonies on a regular schedule to approved applicants from the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. A function will be provided as approved by the House Committee. 2011-08-02T05:55:43Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/CP-002-Stakeholder-Relationships-Policy.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: 1. To outline key requirements for conducting Stakeholder Relationships in general and Stakeholder Engagement in particular. 2. To increase the consistency in approach by the City of Melville staff and Elected Members to complex situations requiring interaction with stakeholders. 3. To increase comprehension of the suitability of engagement to particular requirements and to derive solutions to problems. 2012-01-04T06:44:38Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/01-pl-006%20-%20public%20relations.pdf POLICY PURPOSE: To ensure that information received by the Community accurately reflects the position of the Council and enhances the public image of the City of Melville. 2011-08-02T05:56:14Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/04-pl-001%20-%20council%20chamber%20rooms%20and%20lounges.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: Use of the Council Chamber is determined by the Mayor. Use of the Members’ Reception Lounge is determined by the Deputy Mayor. Use of the Committee Rooms, Reception Lounge and Conference Room are determined by the Chief Executive Officer. 2011-08-02T05:57:03Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/04-pl-002%20-%20property%20retention%20and%20disposal.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: To ensure decisions made in relation to the use of City of Melville owned property, that is, land and buildings, are made to ensure maximum return to the community either by realising a commercial level of financial return or by fulfilling a community benefit aligned to the visions of the City of Melville or a mixture of both. 2011-11-23T04:24:17Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/08-pl-001%20-%20local%20employment%20solutions.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVE: This Policy defines the City of Melville’s commitment to promoting local employment opportunities. 2011-08-02T06:03:46Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/10-pl-003%20-%20acting%20chief%20executive%20officer.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVE: To allow the proper appointment of an Acting Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the Local Government Act 1995. 2011-08-02T06:04:00Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/13-PL-001.pdf POLICY STATEMENT: The City of Melville recognises the need to plan for the current and future needs of its citizens in a socially, culturally, environmentally and financially sustainable manner. The City’s long-term financial performance and position is considered sustainable when planned long-term service and infrastructure levels and standards are met without undue reliance on: • a very limited number of revenue streams; • uncontrollable, temporary or highly variable revenue sources; • large variations in rates increases; or • unplanned cuts to services. 2011-11-23T04:27:52Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/13-PL-003%20-%20Investment%20of%20Funds%20Policy%20AMENDED.pdf Statement: The City’s investment objectives will be met through the application of this Policy which provides guidelines with respect to the investment of City of Melville (the City) funds by defining levels of risk considered prudent for public monies, liquidity requirements to ensure the funds are available as and when required and appropriate benchmarks for rates of return commensurate with the low levels of risk and liquidity requirements. The policy is also to ensure that perceived or potential conflicts of interest for the City’s officers, investment advisers and fund managers or the sellers or promoters of investment products, are carefully managed and that investments are appropriately authorised and meet ethical and public acceptability standards. 2011-11-23T04:34:23Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/13-pl-004.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVE: To provide guidelines by which financial assistance by way of self-supporting loans to non profit clubs or organisations for capital improvement works on/to land or buildings owned or vested in the City of Melville will be considered. 2011-11-23T04:36:33Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/13-pl-009.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: An ex gratia payment may occur when, although there is no actual “legal liability or legal obligation” on the City of Melville to make a payment: (1) there exists some perception of injustice or hardship which has occurred as a result of services or actions related to the organisation, or its employees; and (2) it is considered appropriate to make some payment based on community goodwill and/or administrative efficiency. 2011-08-02T06:07:42Z Downloadable File http://www.melvillecity.com.au/about/corporate-information-documents/policies/files/14-pl-002%20-%20honorary%20freeman%20of%20the%20city%20of%20melville.pdf POLICY OBJECTIVES: The status of Honorary Freeman of the City be the City of Melville’s highest award. 2011-08-02T06:09:31Z Downloadable File