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
- Program 2 – Resource and Asset Management
- Program 3 – Urban Planning
- Program 4 – Built Environment
- Program 5 – Environmental Management and Health
- Program 6 – Parks and Recreation
- Program 7 – Community Safety
- Program 8 – Community Service
- Program 9 – Library and Information
- Program 10 – Cultural Development and Service
- Program 11 – Traffic and Transport
- Program 12 – Local and Regional Economy
- All policies, sorted alphabetically
- Summary brochures
Policy Register
- Policy Register (PDF 2MB)
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.
- Complaints Handling Policy (PDF 396KB)
- Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor and Councillors (PDF 205KB)
- Internal Reporting Policy and System (PDF 319KB)
- Protocol for Interaction Between Councillors and Staff (PDF 62KB)
- Council Meeting - Service of Alcohol (PDF 24KB)
- Council Credit Card and Cabcharge Use Policy (PDF 36KB)
- Procurement and Land and Asset Disposal Policy (PDF 54KB)
- Certificate Processing (PDF 22KB)
- Applications Processing (PDF 25KB)
- Community Engagement Strategy (PDF 355KB)
- Access to Information Policy (PDF 197KB)
- Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Conduct Policy (PDF 94KB)
- Audit - Internal Audit Operating Protocol (PDF 43KB)
- Council Meetings - Notification of the Public (PDF 34KB)
- Privacy Management Plan (PDF 989KB)
- Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to General Manager (PDF 120KB)
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.
- Financial Assistance Policy (PDF 46KB)
- Footpath Occupations - Outdoor Dining (PDF 23KB)
- Commercial Promotion on Council Land (PDF 23KB)
- Tertiary Study Assistance Program (PDF 15KB)
- Policy Register - Annual Meeting (PDF 48KB)
- Rehabilitation Policy (PDF 96KB)
- HIV and Hepatitis B Policy (PDF 131KB)
- Workplace Grievance - Policy and Procedures on Handling (PDF 92KB)
- Workplace Harassment Policy (PDF 98KB)
- Manual Handling Policy (PDF 168KB)
- Internet, Email and Mobile Computing Policy (PDF 167KB)
- Hazardous Substances Policy (PDF 248KB)
- Occupational Health and Safety Policy (PDF 70KB)
- Confined Spaces Policy (PDF 136KB)
- Records and Information Management (PDF 62KB)
- Investment Policy (PDF 22KB)
- Debt Recovery Policy (PDF 36KB)
- Gathering Information (PDF 183KB)
- Risk Management Policy (PDF 61KB)
- Lease and Sale of Council Owned Land (PDF 420KB)
- Asset Management Policy (PDF 44KB)
- Asbestos Management Plan (PDF 2MB)
- Allotment and Changing Property Addresses (PDF 100KB)
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.
- Significant Rock Faces and Retaining Walls (PDF 30KB)
- Waste Minimisation Policy (PDF 188KB)
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
- Local Approvals - Appeals to Land and Environment Court (PDF 23KB)
- Stormwater Management in Mosman (PDF 211KB)
- Conduct of Technical Experts at Council Meetings (PDF 32KB)
- Development Assessment - Protocol for Inspection of Sites (PDF 46KB)
- Compliance and Enforcement Policy (PDF 326KB)
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.
- Fees - Protection of the Environment Operations Act (PDF 71KB)
- Memorial Trees - Donation of (PDF 23KB)
- Illegal Tree Poisoning - Shrouding (PDF 22KB)
- Environmental Sustainability Policy (PDF 20KB)
- Urban Forest Policy (PDF 54KB)
- Trees - removal from public land (PDF 22KB)
- Pruning of Trees on Public Land (PDF 49KB)
- Poultry - keeping of (PDF 22KB)
- Bushcare Policy (PDF 64KB)
- Graffiti Policy (PDF 31KB)
- Food Safety Compliance and Enforcement Policy (PDF 70KB)
- Eggs - Policy on Use of Eggs (PDF 27KB)
- Sustainable Event Management Policy (PDF 35KB)
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.
- Commercial Filming/Photography (PDF 23KB)
- Commercial Use (Low, Medium and High Intensity Seasonal) Licences for Council's Public Reserves (not otherwise provided for in the Pricing Policy) (PDF 43KB)
- Special Event Management - Policy Statement & Operations Manual (PDF 423KB)
- Smoking in Public Places - Management of (PDF 53KB)
- Sporting Fields - Use & Maintenance of (PDF 87KB)
- School Activities on Reserves (PDF 73KB)
- Temporary Access to Private Property Across Council Reserves (PDF 55KB)
- Fireworks and Ceremonial Fires on Council Land (PDF 24KB)
- Personal Trainers - Licencing (PDF 40KB)
- Parks and Gardens Policy (PDF 63KB)
- Signs as Remote Supervision (PDF 22KB)
- Memorial Seats - Donation of (PDF 28KB)
- Drill Hall - Venue Hire Policy & Procedures (PDF 328KB)
- Commercial Use (Low, Medium and High Intensity Seasonal) Licences for Council's Public Reserves (not otherwise provided for in the Pricing Policy) (PDF 43KB)
- Miscellaneous Use of Ovals, Reserves and Public Open Space (PDF 38KB)
- Houseboats and Mosman Rowing Club - Access to Spit West Reserve (PDF 27KB)
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.
- Management of Aggressive Native Birds (PDF 56KB)
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.
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights Policy (PDF 286KB)
- Council Community Transport Buses - Non HACC usage (PDF 23KB)
- Conducting Charitable Collections, Sale of Raffle Tickets, Busking, Canvassing, Promotions and Conducting Protests on Council Land (PDF 77KB)
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.
- Mosman Village Markets Policy (PDF 72KB)
- Corporate Sponsorship Policy (PDF 118KB)
- Art Gallery - Acquisitions Policy (PDF 39KB)
- Art Gallery - Education/Public Programs Policy (PDF 46KB)
- Art Gallery - Exhibition Policy (PDF 43KB)
- Public Art Policy (PDF 279KB)
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.
- Foreshore Parking Stickers (PDF 56KB)
- Resident Parking Scheme (PDF 223KB)
- Light Traffic Thoroughfares - Policy on (PDF 51KB)
- No Stopping Restriction at Intersections (PDF 57KB)
- Street Parties - (including temporary road closures) (PDF 23KB)
- Street Verge / Nature Strip Maintenance Policy (PDF 61KB)
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
- Access to Information Policy (PDF 197KB)
- Allotment and Changing Property Addresses (PDF 100KB)
- Applications Processing (PDF 25KB)
- Art Gallery - Acquisitions Policy (PDF 39KB)
- Art Gallery - Education/Public Programs Policy (PDF 46KB)
- Art Gallery - Exhibition Policy (PDF 43KB)
- Asbestos Management Plan (PDF 2MB)
- Asset Management Policy (PDF 44KB)
- Asset Management Strategy (PDF 213KB)
- Audit - Audit Committee Charter (PDF 38KB)
- Audit - Internal Audit Charter (PDF 40KB)
- Audit - Internal Audit Operating Protocol (PDF 43KB)
- Bushcare Policy (PDF 64KB)
- Certificate Processing (PDF 22KB)
- Code of Conduct (PDF 290KB)
- Code of Meeting Practice (PDF 639KB)
- Commercial Filming/Photography (PDF 23KB)
- Commercial Promotion on Council Land (PDF 23KB)
- Commercial Use (Low, Medium and High Intensity Seasonal) Licences for Council's Public Reserves (not otherwise provided for in the Pricing Policy) (PDF 43KB)
- Community Engagement Strategy (PDF 355KB)
- Community Engagement Strategy - MOSPLAN 2013-2023 (PDF 4MB)
- Community Groups Code of Conduct (PDF 35KB)
- Complaints Handling Policy (PDF 396KB)
- Compliance and Enforcement Policy (PDF 326KB)
- Conditions for Hire of Council's Ovals (PDF 43KB)
- Conduct of Technical Experts at Council Meetings (PDF 32KB)
- Conducting Charitable Collections, Sale of Raffle Tickets, Busking, Canvassing, Promotions and Conducting Protests on Council Land (PDF 77KB)
- Confined Spaces Policy (PDF 136KB)
- Corporate Sponsorship Policy (PDF 118KB)
- Council Community Transport Buses - Non HACC usage (PDF 23KB)
- Council Credit Card and Cabcharge Use Policy (PDF 36KB)
- Council Meeting - Service of Alcohol (PDF 24KB)
- Council Meetings - Notification of the Public (PDF 34KB)
- Customer Response Policy (PDF 101KB)
- Debt Recovery Policy (PDF 36KB)
- Delegations Register (PDF 431KB)
- Development Assessment - Protocol for Inspection of Sites (PDF 46KB)
- Drill Hall - Venue Hire Policy & Procedures (PDF 328KB)
- Eggs - Policy on Use of Eggs (PDF 27KB)
- Environmental Sustainability Policy (PDF 20KB)
- Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (PDF 11KB)
- Fees - Protection of the Environment Operations Act (PDF 71KB)
- Financial Assistance Policy (PDF 46KB)
- Fireworks and Ceremonial Fires on Council Land (PDF 24KB)
- Food Safety Compliance and Enforcement Policy (PDF 70KB)
- Footpath Occupations - Outdoor Dining (PDF 23KB)
- Foreshore Parking Stickers (PDF 56KB)
- Gathering Information (PDF 183KB)
- Graffiti Policy (PDF 31KB)
- Greywater Policy for Domestic Use (PDF 118KB)
- Guarantee of Service (PDF 32KB)
- Hazardous Substances Policy (PDF 248KB)
- HIV and Hepatitis B Policy (PDF 131KB)
- Houseboats and Mosman Rowing Club - Access to Spit West Reserve (PDF 27KB)
- Illegal Tree Poisoning - Shrouding (PDF 22KB)
- Internal Reporting Policy and System (PDF 319KB)
- Internet, Email and Mobile Computing Policy (PDF 167KB)
- Investment Policy (PDF 22KB)
- Lease and Sale of Council Owned Land (PDF 420KB)
- Light Traffic Thoroughfares - Policy on (PDF 51KB)
- Local Approvals - Appeals to Land and Environment Court (PDF 23KB)
- Management of Aggressive Native Birds (PDF 56KB)
- Management of Waste In Public Places (PDF 68KB)
- Manual Handling Policy (PDF 168KB)
- Memorial Seats - Donation of (PDF 28KB)
- Memorial Trees - Donation of (PDF 23KB)
- Miscellaneous Use of Ovals, Reserves and Public Open Space (PDF 38KB)
- Mosman Village Markets Policy (PDF 72KB)
- Mosman Village Markets Wet Weather Arrangements (PDF 24KB)
- No Stopping Restriction at Intersections (PDF 57KB)
- Occupational Health and Safety Policy (PDF 70KB)
- Parks and Gardens Policy (PDF 63KB)
- Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to General Manager (PDF 120KB)
- Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor and Councillors (PDF 205KB)
- Personal Trainers - Licencing (PDF 40KB)
- Pesticide Use Notification Plan (PDF 1MB)
- Policy Register - Annual Meeting (PDF 48KB)
- Poultry - keeping of (PDF 22KB)
- Prevention of Fraud and Corrupt Conduct Policy (PDF 94KB)
- Pricing Policy (Schedule of Fees and Charges) 2012/2013 (PDF 1MB)
- Privacy Management Plan (PDF 989KB)
- Procurement and Land and Asset Disposal Policy (PDF 54KB)
- Protocol for Inspection of Sites (PDF 36KB)
- Protocol for Interaction Between Councillors and Staff (PDF 62KB)
- Protocol Guidelines for the Flying of Flags (PDF 20KB)
- Pruning of Trees on Public Land (PDF 49KB)
- Public Art Policy (PDF 279KB)
- Records and Information Management (PDF 62KB)
- Rehabilitation Policy (PDF 96KB)
- Resident Parking Scheme (PDF 223KB)
- Risk Management Policy (PDF 61KB)
- School Activities on Reserves (PDF 73KB)
- Significant Rock Faces and Retaining Walls (PDF 30KB)
- Signs as Remote Supervision (PDF 22KB)
- Smoking in Public Places - Management of (PDF 53KB)
- Special Event Management - Policy Statement & Operations Manual (PDF 423KB)
- Sporting Fields - Use & Maintenance of (PDF 87KB)
- Statement of Business Ethics (PDF 81KB)
- Statement of Values (PDF 46KB)
- Stormwater Management in Mosman (PDF 211KB)
- Street Parties - (including temporary road closures) (PDF 23KB)
- Street Verge / Nature Strip Maintenance Policy (PDF 61KB)
- Sustainable Event Management Policy (PDF 35KB)
- Temporary Access to Private Property Across Council Reserves (PDF 55KB)
- Tertiary Study Assistance Program (PDF 15KB)
- Trees - removal from public land (PDF 22KB)
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights (PDF 12KB)
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights Policy (PDF 286KB)
- Urban Forest Policy (PDF 54KB)
- Waste Minimisation Policy (PDF 188KB)
- Workplace Grievance - Policy and Procedures on Handling (PDF 92KB)
- Workplace Harassment Policy (PDF 98KB)
Summary brochures
- Complaints Policy Summary Brochure (PDF 33KB)
- Customer Response Policy Summary Brochure (PDF 27KB)
