This policy applies to Council during the election period for a general election and is a requirement under Section 69 of the Local Government Act 2020.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the ordinary business of the Council will continue throughout the election period in a responsible and transparent manner and in accordance with statutory requirements. The intention of this policy is to assure the community that Council and Councillors will not use public resources in election campaigning.
Adopted: 23 May 2012 Most recently revised: 24 July 2024