Council intends to adopt 27 reviewed/amended policies and 2 new policies following an exhibition period of 28 days.

All policies are available below alternatively they can be viewed at the Goolgowi Council Chambers, Hillston District Officer or Hillston Library during opening hours.

At any time during the public exhibition period, submissions in writing will be received by Council and must be addressed to the General Manager.  Submissions can be sent by mail, fax or email and must be received by 4.15 pm on Friday 21 September 2018. Prior to formal adoption of the policy, Council will take into consideration any submissions that have been received.

Any enquiries should be directed to Council on 6965 1900.

New Policy - Allocation of Urban and Rural Addresses New Policy - Urban Streets Access

Policy 6 Freeman/Freedom of the Shire Policy 17 Accounts – Leave Entitlement Reserve Policy 24 Writing off of Debts Policy Policy 25 Rate on Hillston Golf Club Policy 36 Water & Sewer Subsidy Policy 43 Footpath Policy Policy 45 Road Closures – Maintenance of River Access Policy 46 Road Crossings Policy 48 Rural Roads Access & Notification Policy 50 Mineral Exploration on Roads Policy 56 Community Use of Council Plant Policy 62 Charitable Organisation – Collection & Fund Raising Policy 77 Garbage Collection Policy 81 Gifts or Benefits Policy 84 Water and Sewer Schemes Dividend Policy 88 Business Ethics Statement Policy 100 Rates – Hardship Assistance for Rates & Annual Charges Policy 106 Tree Planting on Council Controlled Land Policy 114 Sale and Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy 125 Staff Gratuity Policy Policy 127 Councillor Induction Training Policy 133 Competitive Neutrality Complaints Policy 135 Council Decision Making Prior to Ordinary Elections Policy 137 Procurement and Tendering Policy 143 Grids, Gates and Ramps Policy Policy 146 Water Supply Recovery of Unpaid Charges Policy 152 On-Time Payment Policy