Policies

Policies are guidelines that govern how Mosman Council deals with the many and varied issues that arise in the Mosman Local Government Area.

Policy Register

Program 1 – Council, Community and Communication

This program focuses on leadership in our community, on good governance and optimum public participation. It seeks to provide a professional and efficient framework to service community needs by supporting well informed and transparent decision making.

Program 2 – Resource and Asset Management

This program aims to deliver efficient and effective management of human, financial and infrastructure assets and associated systems. Delivery of the program relies on the provision of quality corporate information, strategic financial planning, risk management, integrated and sustainable asset management and professional motivated staff.

Program 3 – Urban Planning

Urban Planning considers the design and organisation of urban space and activities. In Mosman, land use is dominated by housing, open space and the interface with the harbour. The main purpose of this program is to provide the planning framework to maintain and improve the environment with the flexibility to provide for identified increases in population and the changing needs of the community. Now, and in the future, the focus will be on planning for sustainability and preparedness for climate change impacts.

Program 4 – Built Environment

The Planning and Built environment program considers the design quality, safety and amenity of built form in Mosman. The main purpose of this program is to achieve high quality development that meets individual and community needs, conserves local heritage values, is sustainable, safe to live in and affords high levels of amenity. The program is focused on development

Program 5 – Environmental Management and Health

Includes the development of policies and plans, the delivery of services and Council operations, and the development and implementation of programs and actions, that work towards managing the environment, protecting and restoring ecosystems, promoting food safety, and health and well-being of the community, and engaging the community in fostering environmentally sustainable behaviour change.

Program 6 – Parks and Recreation

Council strives to meet the changing recreational and sporting needs of the community. This involves provision of facilities and venues as well as maintenance and embellishment of formal and informal open space areas. Council supports its approach to allocation of resources and provision of services by references to studies, plans and adopted works programs.

Program 7 – Community Safety

This program aims to improve community safety through collaborative crime prevention and emergency management. This relies on the close relationship with Harbourside Police through the Collaborative Management Plan, provision of community information and education and partnerships with emergency services and other stakeholders.

Program 8 – Community Service

Community Development and Services works with the community and partner agencies to plan, facilitate and deliver a range of services and programs that meet community needs and promote social inclusion, community connectedness and health and well-being.

Program 9 – Library and Information

The Library provides a range of services for the residents of Mosman. These include lending services, reference and information services, home library service, local studies service, community information, Internet access and training, children’s services, young adult services, and outreach and promotional activities This program also focuses on the lifelong learning and information literacy needs of the community.

Program 10 – Cultural Development and Service

This program reflects the Mosman community’s ongoing commitment to providing a home for cultural development and the arts. Successful delivery of this program relies on continued innovation, engagement and the management of cultural assets including the Mosman Art Gallery. The program also aims to support and build capacity for the arts, and to create new opportunities for participation, audience development, share cultural experiences and partnerships.

Program 11 – Traffic and Transport

Council places great emphasis and effort on maintaining local amenity despite the arterial traffic through cooperation with its SHOROC partner councils and by lobbying State and Federal Government Ministers and agencies. Council seeks to foster the range of transport modes from walking and cycling to use of private motor vehicles and public buses and ferries. Provision of safe and appropriate facilities is important in meeting the diverse mobility needs of the community for roads, footpaths and cycleways.

Program 12 – Local and Regional Economy

This program focuses on the strength and sustainability of the local regional economy, with particular emphasis on local businesses incluidnikg hospitality, retail and restaurants, as well as appropriate management of tourism and marketing opportunities. The program is strongly linked to projects, initiatives and strategic objectives for the wider region, and relies on partnerships with the private and public sector, particularly through the SHOROC.

All policies, sorted alphabetically

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