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The City of Melbourne has a leading role in developing sustainable strategies that act as a blueprint for other government bodies, businesses and residents.

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Councillor Gift Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to councillors on the types of gifts, benefits and hospitality that can be accepted or those that must be declined.

Date published: 30 March 2021

Melbourne: A Great Place to Age 2020-24

Melbourne is a great place to age. The diversity of older people living in, working in and visiting Melbourne adds to the vibrancy of the community and is one of our great strengths.

Date published: 12 March 2021

Community Engagement Policy

The Community Engagement Policy outlines the City of Melbourne’s commitment and approach to community engagement practice.

Date published: 16 February 2021

Code of Conduct and Protocol

The Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) requires councils to develop and approve a Councillor Code of Conduct within four months after each general election. A council may choose to amend the Councillor Code of Conduct any time during its term.

Date published: 15 December 2020

Affordable Housing Strategy

Our 10-year Affordable Housing Strategy outlines our commitment to deliver, plan, advocate for and deliver more affordable housing in the City of Melbourne.

Date published: 9 December 2020

Wayfinding guidelines

As people begin to explore the new normal, there’s never been a more important time for clear and consistent signage, to help people travel safely and confidently. Wayfound Victoria is a free resource to improve the consistency of wayfinding signage across Victoria.

Date published: 2 December 2020

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan

Creating a plan for a more accessible and inclusive Melbourne. Our goal is to make Melbourne one of the world’s most accessible and inclusive cities.

Date published: 15 September 2020

COVID-19 relief and recovery: Community Support Directory

We recognise many people in our community will need support both now and during the recovery phases of this pandemic. Our Community Support Directory is a resource for anyone whose health and wellbeing has been negatively impacted during COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Date published: 1 September 2020

Election Period Policy (Caretaker Policy)

On 25 August 2020, the Melbourne City Council adopted the Governance Rules that include the Election Election Period Policy (Caretaker Policy).

Date published: 25 August 2020

Governance Rules

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2020, Council is required to have Governance Rules to govern the conduct of Council meetings and meetings of any delegated committee the Council may establish.

Date published: 25 August 2020
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