Community Engagement Policy
This policy will guide the delivery of community engagement processes across the organisation to better inform planning, decision making, policy development and service delivery.
This policy aims to enhance the use of community engagement processes using best practice standards whilst also ensuring that workplace participants, Elected Members and the community understand their roles in community engagement processes.
Borrowing Policy
The policy sets forth the particular circumstances under which Council might use debt as a source of funds and principles to be applied in relation to borrowing.
Fees and Charges Policy
The purpose of this policy is to inform users, public and other stakeholders of the purpose of charging for services and the rationale used in determining those charges.
Advisory and Other Committees Policy
The purpose of this Policy is to provide a framework for the establishment of an Advisory Committee or other committee of Council to ensure compliance to the Local Government Act 2019 (NT) and guide consistent practice in the way Advisory and Other Committees are formed and operate.
Unsolicited Proposals Policy
The Unsolicited Proposals Policy recognises there may be occasions where there is justification and benefit to the Darwin community in dealing exclusively with a single proponent. City of Darwin will consider unsolicited proposals on merit and in the context of City of Darwin priorities.
Risk Management Policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline City of Darwin’s principles and approach in relation to the management of organisational risks and hazards. City of Darwin is committed to an integrated system of risk management which forms an integral part of the broader governance and leadership frameworks and supports the creation and protection of long-term community value.
International Relations Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework for Council’s relationships with international governments of cities, regions and districts in other nations.
Communications and Media Policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline City of Darwin's approach to official communications and media engagement.