Overview
Council endorsed the public exhibition of the draft Council-related Development Application Conflicts of Interest Management Policy (POL 045) at its Monday 25 August Ordinary Council meeting.
Public exhibition was held for a period of 28 days from 26 August until 22 September 2025, with submissions being accepted until 6 October 2025
About the Policy
The reviewed policy includes proposed amendments to clarify its scope and intent in managing conflicts where Council acts as both the applicant and the consent authority. Procedural details have been expanded to outline how the General Manager identifies and manages conflict risks across all stages of the development process.
The policy now details risk factors and thresholds that may trigger external assessment or referral to a Planning Panel. Management strategies have been outlined for the assessment, determination, and enforcement phases, and an example management statement has been included to support consistent documentation and transparency.
A list of exemptions from the requirement for controls and strategies has also been introduced for low-risk development types valued under $5 million, such as internal fit-outs and signage.
Legislative references and related policies have also been updated to align with current regulatory requirements.
The draft policy, with all proposed amendments shown as tracked changes, is attached.
