Governance

Governance
Council policies and codes

Our policies and codes of conduct set the framework within which Council fulfils its service and regulatory responsibilities.
Council meetings
Delegations

To ensure effective functioning, some decision-making powers are formally allocated to the General Manager.
ePlanning
Public access to information

Members of the public have a right to access government information under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).
Tenders and EOI
Contracts

View Council's class 1, class 2, and class 3 contracts, in line with reporting requirements under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Section 603 rates certificate
Register of Public Land (Section 53 Register)

Section 53 Register - Council maintains a register of all land vested in it or under its control.
Committees
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

This committee provides independent assurance relating to risk, financial management and external accountability.
Request to view property file
Request access to another person's personal information held by Council (PPIPA)

You can apply to obtain your neighbour's details for the purposes of installing a boundary fence or to discuss a dangerous tree overhanging your property.
Pre-lodgement services
How to prepare and submit a petition

Community members can raise an item with Council by lodging a petition. You can use our petition template to ensure your petition meets the guidelines.
Financial statements
Register of Annual Disclosures

Register of Annual Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and other matters returns for councillors and senior staff.
Governance
Data Breach Policy and Public Notification Register

Council is required to prepare and publish a Data Breach Policy and Public Notification Register for managing data breaches.

Protecting against fraud and corruption

Council is the custodian of significant public funds and assets, and it is important that the community has assurance that these public funds and assets are adequately protected from fraud and corruption.

Council's Fraud Control Policy is in place to:

  • protect the public funds and assets
  • protect the integrity, security and reputation of Eurobodalla Shire Council and its staff
  • maintain a high level of service to the community
  • aid in the detection and prevention of fraud against the Council
  • create a culture of awareness that fraud and corruption will not be tolerated
  • Fraud Control Policy (221.7 KB)

NSW Ombudsman

Council is a public authority covered by the NSW Ombudsman scheme. The NSW Ombudsman is an independent integrity agency that pursues fairness for the people of NSW. It strives to ensure that those entrusted with public power and resources fulfil their responsibilities and treat everyone fairly.

Complaints to the NSW Ombudsman

If we have not been able to resolve your complaint, and you believe we have done something wrong, you may be able to take your complaint to the NSW Ombudsman.

Details on how complaints can be made to the NSW Ombudsman can be found on their website.