Glenorchy City Council policies set out the rules and principles that guide how we make decisions and deliver services.
What are policies?
Policies are formal documents adopted by elected Aldermen. They help ensure Council acts consistently and fairly. Policies must align with relevant legislation and the Community Plan.
How policies are made
Policies are developed by Council staff and adopted by elected Aldermen at a Council meeting. Most new or revised policies are open for public comment before adoption.
Finding a policy
Current policies are linked on the main Documents and Publications page. Click this link and filter through the library with the “Council Policy” category.
Here is a list of the Policies available in the library here:
Council Policies
City, Infrastructure and the Environment
- Asset Management (August 2022)
- Bushfire Mitigation (December 2022)
- Distribution of Building and Plumbing Plans (September 2025)
- Fire Risk Abatement Notice Policy (June 2025)
- Footpath Policy (2022)
- Footpath Trading Policy (May 2026)
- Footpath Trading Guidelines (May 2026)
- Graffiti Management (October 2025)
- Glenorchy Parking Plan (December 2025)
- Nature Strip Policy (May 2026) and Nature Strip Policy Appendix 1 (May 2026)
- No Spray Register (September 2024)
- Notification to Purchasers: Contaminated Land in Lutana (March 2022)
- Private Works Policy (April 2024)
- Retaining Wall Policy (May 2026)
- Roadside Directional Signs (October 2024)
- Securing Public Open Space Provision Through Subdivision Policy (November 2024)
- Short Term Parking Permits for Persons With a Disability (December 2020)
- Stormwater Management Policy (2024)
- Traffic Calming Devices Policy (August 2021)
- Tree Management (November 2024)
Community, Arts and Culture
Council Property and Event Management
- Advertising Devices on Council Property (May 2026)
- Disposal of Council Land (October 2023)
- Event Management Policy (April 2023)
- Helicopter and Other Aircraft Operations Policy (October 2023)
- Leasing and Licensing of Council Owned and Managed Property Policy (April 2023)
- Mobile Food Businesses Policy (June 2026)
- Proceeds of Property Disposal Policy (October 2024)
- Use of Animals for Entertainment on and use of Jumping Castles on Council Property (December 2025)
Governance and Administration
- Audit Panel Charter (October 2025)
- Audit Panel Code of Conduct (October 2025)
- Business Continuity (August 2025)
- Charges for Copies of Agendas Minutes and By-laws (November 2024)
- Code for Tenders and Contracts (October 2024)
- Code of Conduct – Elected Member Dispute Resolution Policy (August 2025)
- Council Policy and Procedure Framework (September 2024)
- Committees (2023)
- Committees – Reference and Working Group Toolkit (2021)
- Committees – Guide and Procedure (July 2018)
- Committee Nominations and Appointments (2023)
- Complaints Management Policy (2026)
- Conflict of Interest (2023)
- Dealing with Unreasonable Customer Conduct Policy (June 2026)
- Elected Member Expenses (May 2023)
- Election Caretaker Period Policy (June 2026)
- Enforcement (August 2022)
- Environmental Health Services Pro-rata and Refund (October 2025)
- Fraud Control and Corruption Prevention (February 2023)
- Good Governance (October 2025)
- Grievances Involving the General Manager (November 2022)
- General Manager’s Delegations (May 2020)
- Receipt of Gifts and Benefits (2025)
- ICT Security (2026)
- Information Disclosure (September 2025)
- Information Management Policy (April 2026)
- Legal Services (December 2022)
- Meeting Procedures (July 2025)
- Media & Communications Policy (August 2024)
- Open Data (March 2021)
- Privacy (October 2023)
- Risk Appetite Statement (September 2023)
- Risk Management (August 2025)
- Recording of Council Meetings Policy (July 2025)
- Reference and Working Group Toolkit (July 2021)
- Sponsorship Policy (June 2026)
Requesting a policy
If you cannot find the policy you are looking for, contact us.
Phone: 03 6216 6800
Email: gccmail@gcc.tas.gov.au
Policy review
Policies are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain current and fit for purpose. The review schedule is maintained by the Governance team.
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