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This Severance Policy outlines the circumstances and manner of assessment upon which the City of Melville will pay an employee an amount (severance payment) in addition to any amount to which they are entitled under a contract of employment, award, enterprise bargaining agreement or order by a Court or Tribunal. This policy shall not be considered as a contractual entitlement under the employment relationship.

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.

To affirm that the preferred policy position of the City of Melville is to remain debt free, and should that not be practicable, to set out the circumstances in which the Council may consider Borrowings or Other Financial Accommodation to fund the acquisition, renewal or construction of specified assets and to provide guidance as to the appropriate terms of any such borrowing.

To ensure the City of Melville complies with the Local Government Act 1995 in relation to Employee appointments.

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.

To provide guidance and direction for the City to minimise our impact on the environment and include climate change considerations in decision making.

To establish clear principles and guidelines that will form the basis for the development of:- 1. the Long Term Financial Model and Plan; 2. the Annual Budget; 3. the Funding Allocation Prioritisation Methodology.

To provide guidance for the investment of the City’s funds, with due consideration of legislative requirements and risk at the most favourable rate of return available to the City at the time for the particular investment type, while ensuring that the City’s liquidity requirements are being met.