Council Key Documents Directory

Key Documents Directory

Key Documents Directory

Key Documents Directory

The Code of Conduct helps staff, councillors and delegates:

- Act in a way which enhances client and public confidence in Council
- Deal with ethical dilemmas
- Understand standards of conduct and ethics to maintain integrity and fair dealing.

*The works program for Sackville Cemetery has not been confirmed. Approvals from the Local Aboriginal Land Council and Development Consent is yet to be granted.

The NSW Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework requires each Council to have a Community Strategic Plan (CSP). The CSP is Council’s highest level document. This strategy outlines how Council engages with the community to review and update the action areas within the CSP.

The strategy incorporates Council Community Participation Plan (CPP). The CPP is a requirement of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and outlines when and how the community can expect to participate in planning matters that affect them.

The Hills Shire Council recognises the right of all people to live and work in environments that are free of abuse and duress.

The financial statements set out the financial performance, financial position and cash flows of Council. The format of the financial statements is standard across all NSW Councils and complies with both the accounting and reporting requirements of Australian Accounting Standards and requirements as set down by the Office of Local Government.