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:
Advertising Signage in a Thoroughfare or Public Place
Applications Lodged by Senior Employees or Elected Members
Approval to Hold a Civic Reception
Civic Centre Hire Fees Not to be Waived
Commercial Wildflower Harvesting
Delegated Authority to Approve Off-Site Signage on Main Road
Emergency Volunteer and Reserve Services Leave
Equal Opportunity, Discrimination, Harrassment & Bullying
Esperance Rural Public Toilet Cleaning
External Committee Representation
Fire Management - Roadside Burning
Geotechnical Testing Requirements for Structures
Gratuity Payment and Farewell Gifts to Employees
Guidelines for Subdivisional Development
Internal Drone (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) Use
Legal Representation Cost Indemnification
Live Streaming and Recording of Meetings
Method for Determining Climate Zone for Properties Located Outside Esperance Townsite
Mineral Exploration within Road Reserves
Museum Park Building Lease Arrangements
Non-Refundable Development Services Application Fees
Outdoor Eating Facilities in Public Places
Presentation of a Shire Plaque of the Council Crest
Private Connections to Shire Drainage
Property Owners Contribution to Underground Power
Public Land Improvement Licence
Purchase and Placement of Memorial Seats
Recognition of Long-Term Service
Recreational Activities on Council Foreshore
Refusal of Planning Applications
Refuse and Recycling Collection Services
Reserve Funding for Community Halls
Seasonal Indoor Sports Stadium Fees
Sporting Association Ground Fees
Staff Annual and Long Service Leave Management
Street Entertainers and Busking
Use and Storage of Presidential Chain
Workplace Drug and Alcohol Use