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Policies and protocols

City of Melbourne's policies and protocols guide the governance, management and integrity of its actions.

Title Summary
Acts and local laws

City of Melbourne exercises its powers and functions according to numerous acts of legislation and local laws which relate to building works, liquor licensing, noise levels and other issues affecting the municipality.

Allowances and expenses

City of Melbourne pays councillors an annual allowance set by the Victorian Government. We also reimburse councillors for expenses incurred while carrying out their roles.

Chief Executive Officer Employment and Remuneration Policy

This policy outlines the recruitment and appointment process for the CEO.

Child safety

City of Melbourne is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Code of Conduct and Protocol

Council is required to develop and approve a Councillor Code of Conduct.

Community Engagement Policy

Outlining the city's commitment and approach to community engagement practice.

Complaint Resolution Policy

We value your feedback. If your experience with us didn’t meet your expectations, please take the time to let us know.

Councillor Gift Policy

This policy provides guidance to councillors on the types of gifts, benefits and hospitality that can be accepted or those that must be declined.

Customer Service Charter

City of Melbourne’s values and commitments to our customers - a promise we make to each customer to deliver the best experience in every interaction.

Delegations Policy

​Delegation is an integral element of an efficient administrative process.

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.