Council Policies
Council Policies
The Shire has developed policies that guide Administration and Council in the efficient management of resources and effective procedures for daily operations.
Each of the adopted policies is contained in the Shire of Esperance Policy Manual
Please see individual policies listed below:
ASS 002 - Private Connections to Shire Drainage
ASS 005 - Property Owners Contribution to Underground Power
ASS 006 - Permanent Road Closures
ASS 007 - Purchase and Placement of Memorial Seats
ASS 008 - Road Verge Development
ASS 010 - Mineral Exploration within Road Reserves
ASS 014 - Delegated Authority to Approve Off-site Signage on Main Roads
ASS 016 - Guidelines for Subdivisional Development
ASS 020 - Commercial Wildflower Harvesting
ASS 022 - Esperance Rural Public Toilet Cleaning
ASS 023 - Crossover Construction
ASS 025 - Internal Drone (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) Use
COR 002 - Financial Management
COR 003 - Museum Park Buildings Leasing Arrangements
COR 004 - Building and Property Leases
COR 012 - Reserve Funding for Community Halls
COR 014 - Public Land Improvement Licence
COR 015 - Computer and Mobile Device
COR 016 - Centenarian Waiver of Rates
COR 017 - Dealing with Difficult People
COR 019 - COVID-19 Financial Hardship
COR 020 - Regional Price Preference
EXE 006 - Approval to Hold a Civic Reception
EXE 007 - Elected Member Entitlements
EXE 011 - Legal Representation Cost Indemnification
EXE 012 - Conferring of Honours
EXE 014 - Presentation of a Shire Plaque of the Council Crest
EXE 020 - External Committee Representation
EXE 021 - Community Engagement
EXE 022 - Public Land Asset Strategy
EXE 023 - Use and Storage of Presidential Chain
EXE 024 - Civic Centre Hire Fees Not to be Waived
EXE 025 - Sporting Association Ground Fees
EXT 001 - Living on Board Vessels
EXT 002 - Refuse and Recycling Collection Services
EXT 004 - Applications Lodged by Senior Employees or Elected Members
EXT 005 - Refusal of Planning Applications
EXT 006 - Non-Refundable Development Services Application Fees
EXT 009 - Geotechnical Testing Requirements for Structures
EXT 010 - Method for Determining Climate Zone for Properties Located Outside Esperance Townsite
EXT 013 - Outdoor Eating Facilities in Public Places
EXT 015 - Recreational Activities on Council Foreshore
EXT 017 - Borrowing of Museum Exhibits
EXT 021 - Museum Village Markets
EXT 022 - Fire Management - Roadside Burning
EXT 027 - Museum Collection Policy
EXT 028 - Street Entertainers and Busking
EXT 029 - Advertising Signage in a Thoroughfare or Public Place
EXT 030 - Trading in Public Places
EXT 031 - Shark Hazard Response
HR 003 - Staff Retention & Recruitment
HR 004 - Staff Annual and Long Service Leave Management
HR 005 - Recognition of Long Term Service
HR 007 - Equal Opportunity, Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying
HR 008 - Emergency Volunteer and Reserve Services Leave
HR 010 - Occupational Safety & Health
HR 011 - Termination of Employment
HR 012 - Gratuity Payments and Farewell Gifts to Employees
HR 014 - Workplace Drug & Alcohol Use