Gift registers for councillors and council staff

The Local Government Act 2020 requires councils to adopt a Councillor Gift Policy.

At its meeting held on 29 March 2021, Council adopted the Councillor Gift Policy. The purpose of the policy is to provide guidance to councillors relating to the acceptance or otherwise of a gift or other benefits.

This could include:

• hospitality
• favours
• entertainment
• services.

The policy establishes a framework and a clear understanding for the acceptance and declaration of gifts, benefits and hospitality by councillors to ensure the highest standard of integrity, transparency and accountability is always maintained.
 

More information

For more information, contact Manager Governance and Legal on (03) 9278 4470.