Policy

This document describes Council's role, responsibilities and obligations under The Local Government Act 2002.

This code sets out the modes and standards of behaviour that Councillors agree to comply with as an elected member of the Waitomo District Council.

This policy sets out the framework for the Mayor and Elected Members remuneration and expenditure reimbursement.

This policy details Council's approach to controlling the number, nature and location of gambling venues within the District as required by the Gambling Act 2003.

This policy sets out Council's response to the policy requirements in terms of the Building Act 2004 in relation to earthquake prone buildings.

This policy details Council's approach to controlling dogs so that people can enjoy the benefits of dog wonerhsip without adversly affecting other members of the community.

This policy establishes policies, principles and criteria for the provision of funding grants to assist organisations that provide projects and activities which benefit the residents of communities within the Waitomo District. 

This policy sets out Council's response to the policy requirements in terms of the Building Act 2004 in relation to dangerous and insanitary buildings. 

The following Policies can be found in Section 6.0 of the 2009-19 Long Term Plan (click on the links below).

This policy provides the framework for Council's investments.

This policy covers the circumstances in which the Council may engage with private individuals or organisations of any kind other than another local authority or an enitity of central government.

This policy details Council's approach to determining the remission or postponement of rates including those rates on freehold Maori land.

The purpose of this policy is to clearly and transparently demonstrate how and why each Activity of Council is funded.

This policy details Council's approach to determining the significance of a proposal or decisions and sets out the criteria and general procedure Council will use.

This policy details Council's approach to the appointment of directors of subsidiary companies, Local Authority Trading Enterprises (LATE) or companies in which WDC has appointment rights.

The Liability Management Policy is in compliance with Section 104 of the LGA 2002, and discloses Council's principles of prudent financial management and risk mitigation strategies as they relate to the management of liabilities.

This document sets out the purpose and expected performance targets of any Council Controlled Organisations.

Section 102 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires Council to have a policy on development contributions or financial contributions.