Governance and Operations

Glenorchy City Council operates within a clear governance and legal framework to ensure transparent decision-making, accountability and effective service delivery for the community.

Organisation and structure

Council is made up of Elected Members who represent the community and set the strategic direction for the municipality. The elected Council is supported by the Chief Executive Officer and Council staff, who are responsible for delivering services, implementing Council decisions and managing day-to-day operations.

Legal framework

Council operates under the Local Government Act 1993 (Tasmania) and other relevant legislation. Council also has a range of by-laws that apply within the Glenorchy municipality.

Privacy and right to information

We are committed to protecting personal information and providing access to Council information in accordance with privacy and right to information legislation.

Audit Panel

Council’s Audit Panel provides oversight of financial management, governance, risk management and internal controls to support transparency and accountability across Council operations.

公众利益披露

Glenorchy City Council takes reports of improper conduct seriously. Information is available about how to make a Public Interest Disclosure and how reports are managed. Find out how to make a public interest disclosure.

Council policies

Council policies guide decision-making, governance and service delivery across the organisation. Policies adopted by Council are publicly available for community access. Our policies are publicly available and guide how we make decisions.

社交媒体社群守则

Glenorchy City Council has Social Media Community Guidelines to help create a safe environment on all its social media channels.  You can read about them in full here.