Policies and local laws

This section contains information about existing City of Stirling council policies and local laws.

Policies

One of Council’s functions under the Local Government Act 1995 is to make policy. A policy forms part of the City of Stirling's decision-making framework.

Though they are not binding, a policy does provide guidance on a range of issues.

Local laws

The City of Stirling has made a number of local laws which regulate and manage activities throughout the City. These local laws are enforceable through the courts.

Document name	Downloadable files
Appointment of Acting or Temporary Chief Executive Officer Policy	456.3KB (PDF)
Asset Management Policy	146.9KB (PDF)
Beach Recreational Activity Policy	300.9KB (PDF)
Bulk Bins on Verge Policy	133.1KB (PDF)
Charity Clothing Bins Policy	188.2KB (PDF)
City of Stirling Policy Manual	445.4KB (PDF)
Civic Facilities Policy	96.0KB (PDF)
Coat of Arms and Corporate Symbol Policy	143.4KB (PDF)
Commemorative Memorials and Plaques Policy	143.5KB (PDF)
Committee and Advisory Group External Members Policy	148.5KB (PDF)
Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy	287.7KB (PDF)
Community Garden Policy	239.8KB (PDF)
Community Grants Program Policy	101.5KB (PDF)
Complaints Policy	151.7KB (PDF)
Compliance Enforcement Policy	154.0KB (PDF)
Crossover Policy	171.2KB (PDF)
Directional Signs Policy	144.3KB (PDF)
Disaster Appeals Policy	147.4KB (PDF)
Dog Area Control Policy	103.4KB (PDF)
Elected Member and CEO Attendance at Event Policy	152.6KB (PDF)
Elected Member Entitlements Policy	183.3KB (PDF)
Elected Member Professional Development Policy	207.5KB (PDF)
Elected Members Communications Policy	153.6KB (PDF)
Election Caretaker Policy	164.6KB (PDF)
Election Signs Policy	123.7KB (PDF)
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Policy	148.2KB (PDF)
Erection of Signs in Thoroughfares by NFP Policy	152.9KB (PDF)
Financial Hardship Policy	211.5KB (PDF)
Fines and Costs recovery Policy	140.7KB (PDF)

Document name	Downloadable files
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy	151.1KB (PDF)
Gifts, Benefits or Hospitality Policy	185.7KB (PDF)
Hamersley Public Golf Course - Exclusive Use Tournaments Policy	101.9KB (PDF)
Honorary Freeman of the City of Stirling Policy	99.8KB (PDF)
Illuminated Street Signs Policy	190.2KB (PDF)
Information and Technology Acceptable Use Policy	210.8KB (PDF)
Information and Technology Asset Disposal Policy	99.5KB (PDF)
Information Management Policy	192.0KB (PDF)
Investments Policy	142.6KB (PDF)
Issue and Use of Corporate Credit Cards Policy	167.7KB (PDF)
Legal Representation of Elected Members and Employees Policy	140.4KB (PDF)
Leisure Planning Policy	139.7KB (PDF)
Library Collection Development Policy	155.6KB (PDF)
Library Services Policy	157.8KB (PDF)
Line Markings on Reserves Policy	146.2KB (PDF)
Live Streaming and Recording of Council Meetings Policy	165.5KB (PDF)
Media and Communications Policy	154.7KB (PDF)
Model Standards for CEO Recruitment Performance and Termination	1.3MB (PDF)
Modification of Traffic Management Treatments for Property Access Policy	154.0KB (PDF)
Motorised Model Aeroplanes Policy	66.2KB (PDF)
Naming of Parks, Reserves and Buildings Policy	198.0KB (PDF)
New Footpath Policy	130.4KB (PDF)
Non-Current Asset Accounting Policy	155.3KB (PDF)
Out of Season Use of Active Reserves Policy	64.9KB (PDF)
Overdue Rates and Services Charges Policy	136.7KB (PDF)
Workplace Health and Safety Policy	154.8KB (PDF)

Document name	Downloadable files
Outdoor Eating Facilities in Public Places Policy	141.0KB (PDF)
Painted Kerbside House Numbering Policy	140.1KB (PDF)
Parking Facilities Adjacent to Schools Policy	150.0KB (PDF)
Parking Permit Policy	577.5KB (PDF)
Parking Restrictions Adjacent to Schools Policy	125.0KB (PDF)
Parking Restrictions Notification of Affected Residents Policy	119.8KB (PDF)
Permits to Use Verge Areas Policy	156.3KB (PDF)
Personal Training Policy	162.7KB (PDF)
Playground Policy	162.5KB (PDF)
Procurement Policy	179.2KB (PDF)
Public Art Policy	104.5KB (PDF)
Public Open Space Barbeque Policy	93.0KB (PDF)
Public Open Space Exercise Equipment Policy	134.0KB (PDF)
Public Toilet Policy	74.6KB (PDF)
Recognition of Employees Service Policy	155.8KB (PDF)
Requirements for Private Connections to the City's Drainage Systems Policy	113.9KB (PDF)
Risk Management Policy	148.9KB (PDF)
Sale of Real Property Policy	156.0KB (PDF)
Sponsorship Policy	153.4KB (PDF)
Sports Floodlighting Policy	105.2KB (PDF)
Stallholders and Traders Permits in Thoroughfares Policy	126.1KB (PDF)
Stirling History Collection Policy	129.8KB (PDF)
Stormwater Runoff Disposal Policy	130.0KB (PDF)
Street and Reserve Trees Policy	171.8KB (PDF)
Street Lighting Improvements Policy	129.6KB (PDF)
Superannuation Contribution Policy	141.2KB (PDF)
Surf Skills Coaching Lessons Policy	77.5KB (PDF)
Sustainability Policy	164.0KB (PDF)
Swimming Pools Carnivals Policy	57.7KB (PDF)
Taking of Land Policy	148.5KB (PDF)
Temporary Bins for Events Policy	75.8KB (PDF)
Traffic Management Warrants Policy	187.9KB (PDF)
Use of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Policy	89.1KB (PDF)
Verge Treatment Policy	182.0KB (PDF)
Visual Art Collection Policy	102.9KB (PDF)
Waiver of Municipal Rates on an A Class Reserve Policy	144.1KB (PDF)
Weed and Pest Management Policy	136.3KB (PDF)

Document name	Downloadable files
Bee Keeping Local Law	50.5KB (PDF)
Control of Cats Law	49.3KB (PDF)
Dogs Local Law	105.1KB (PDF)
Dust and Liquid Waste Local Law	26.8KB (PDF)
Fencing Local Law	114.0KB (PDF)
Health Local Law	313.6KB (PDF)
Local Government Property Local Law	196.8KB (PDF)
Meeting Procedures Local Law 2021	470.8KB (PDF)
Parking Local Law	341.8KB (PDF)
Pest Plant Local Law	21.2KB (PDF)
Thoroughfares and Public Places Local Law 2009	277.9KB (PDF)
Waste Management Local Law	76.3KB (PDF)

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