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One of Council’s key functions under the Local Government Act 1995 is to establish the policies of the local government. A policy serves as a statement reflecting the City’s goals, objectives, and guiding principles across various areas. Council supports the regular review of all policies, with amendments to existing policies and the creation of new policies carried out as needed to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

Community Relations

Aboriginal Connection to Country Land Policy Download PDF (147 Kb)
Aboriginal Connection to Country Land Policy
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Active Recreation Reserve Advertising Signage Policy Download PDF (182 Kb)
Active Recreation Reserve Advertising Signage Policy
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Coat of Arms and Logo Policy Download PDF (177 Kb)
Coat of Arms and Logo Policy
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Donations to Charitable and Not For Profit Organisations Policy Download PDF (139 Kb)
Donations to Charitable and Not For Profit Organisations Policy
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Elected Members Media and Communications Download PDF (216 Kb)
Elected Members Media and Communications
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Honorary Freeman of the City Policy Download PDF (131 Kb)
Honorary Freeman of the City Policy
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International Relations Policy and Attachments Download PDF (223 Kb)
International Relations Policy and Attachments
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Memorials Policy Download PDF (410 Kb)
Memorials Policy
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Sponsorship Policy Download PDF (153 Kb)
Sponsorship Policy
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Welcome to Country Acknowledgement of Country and Cultural Protocols Policy Download PDF (249 Kb)
Welcome to Country Acknowledgement of Country and Cultural Protocols Policy
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Community Services

Families and Children Policy Download PDF (151 Kb)
Families and Children Policy
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Child Safe Commitment Download PDF (186 Kb)
Child Safe Commitment
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Corporate Management

Authority to Execute Documents Policy Download PDF (190 Kb)
Authority to Execute Documents Policy
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Complaints Management Policy Download PDF (155 Kb)
Complaints Management Policy
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Infrastructure Asset - Management Capitalisation and Depreciation Download PDF (211 Kb)
Infrastructure Asset - Management Capitalisation and Depreciation
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Procurement Policy Download PDF (253 Kb)
Procurement Policy
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Regional Extended Trading Package - Short-Term Extended Trading Policy Download PDF (344 Kb)
Regional Extended Trading Package - Short-Term Extended Trading Policy
Download PDF (344 Kb) Last modified 29 May 2024
Regional Price Preference Policy Download PDF (136 Kb)
Regional Price Preference Policy
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Council Properties

Community and Recreation Facilities Policy Download PDF (186 Kb)
Community and Recreation Facilities Policy
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Community Initiated Infrastructure Policy Download PDF (168 Kb)
Community Initiated Infrastructure Policy
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Funeral Services in Community Halls and Public Open Space Policy Download PDF (123 Kb)
Funeral Services in Community Halls and Public Open Space Policy
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Vandalism Management Policy Download PDF (140 Kb)
Vandalism Management Policy
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Emergency Management

Bush Fire Prevention and Control Policy Download PDF (210 Kb)
Bush Fire Prevention and Control Policy
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Emergency Management Policy Download PDF (133 Kb)
Emergency Management Policy
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Environmental Management

Bushland Conservation and Management Policy Download PDF (176 Kb)
Bushland Conservation and Management Policy
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Canal Waterways Management Policy Download PDF (142 Kb)
Canal Waterways Management Policy
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Ocean Sewerage Outfall Policy Download PDF (126 Kb)
Ocean Sewerage Outfall Policy
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Financial Management

Collection of Overdue Debts Policy Download PDF (194 Kb)
Collection of Overdue Debts Policy
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Finance Investment Policy Download PDF (317 Kb)
Finance Investment Policy
Download PDF (317 Kb) Last modified 29 Aug 2025
Financial Position and Performance Policy Download PDF (455 Kb)
Financial Position and Performance Policy
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Provision of Loans to Sporting and Community Associations Policy Download PDF (146 Kb)
Provision of Loans to Sporting and Community Associations Policy
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Governance

Caretaker Period Policy Download PDF (292 Kb)
Caretaker Period Policy
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Code of Conduct Complaints Management Policy Download PDF (460 Kb)
Code of Conduct Complaints Management Policy
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Council Meetings – Live Streaming, Recording and Electronic Attendance Download PDF (496 Kb)
Council Meetings – Live Streaming, Recording and Electronic Attendance
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Elected Member CEO Training Professional Development Travel Events Policy Download PDF (174 Kb)
Elected Member CEO Training Professional Development Travel Events Policy
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Elected Member Entitlements Policy Download PDF (158 Kb)
Elected Member Entitlements Policy
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Legal Representation for Elected Members Committee Members and Employees Policy Download PDF (151 Kb)
Legal Representation for Elected Members Committee Members and Employees Policy
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Human Resource Management

Annual Performance Review CEO Policy Download PDF (467 Kb)
Annual Performance Review CEO Policy
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Payments to Employees Policy Download PDF (156 Kb)
Payments to Employees Policy
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Senior Employees Policy Download PDF (123 Kb)
Senior Employees Policy
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Temporary Employment or Appointment of CEO Policy Download PDF (133 Kb)
Temporary Employment or Appointment of CEO Policy
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Information Management and Technology

Records Management Policy Download PDF (243 Kb)
Records Management Policy
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Land Use and Planning 

Planning - LPP1 Residential Design Codes Download PDF (1020 Kb)
Planning - LPP1 Residential Design Codes
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Planning - LPP2 Signage Policy Download PDF (724 Kb)
Planning - LPP2 Signage Policy
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Planning - LPP3 Non Residential Uses in Residential Zones Download PDF (1 Mb)
Planning - LPP3 Non Residential Uses in Residential Zones
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Planning - LPP4 Canal Waterways Structures Download PDF (1 Mb)
Planning - LPP4 Canal Waterways Structures
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Community Purpose Land Policy Download PDF (208 Kb)
Community Purpose Land Policy
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Response to Appeals to the State Administrative Tribunal Policy Download PDF (127 Kb)
Response to Appeals to the State Administrative Tribunal Policy
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Street Numbering Policy Download PDF (124 Kb)
Street Numbering Policy
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Unauthorised Clearing of Vegetation Policy Download PDF (122 Kb)
Unauthorised Clearing of Vegetation Policy
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Planning - Galbraith Loop business precinct design guidelines and policy Download PDF (215 Kb)
Planning - Galbraith Loop business precinct design guidelines and policy
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Planning and Development Responsibilities - POL-LUP 08 Download PDF (130 Kb)
Planning and Development Responsibilities - POL-LUP 08
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Parks and Reserves

Naming of Community Infrastructure and Public Places Policy Download PDF (163 Kb)
Naming of Community Infrastructure and Public Places Policy
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Public Health

Alcohol Management Policy Download PDF (164 Kb)
Alcohol Management Policy
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Burial Plots Policy Download PDF (119 Kb)
Burial Plots Policy
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Recreation and cultural services

Events within the City of Mandurah Policy Download PDF (135 Kb)
Events within the City of Mandurah Policy
Download PDF (135 Kb) Last modified 20 Feb 2023
Grants and Funding Policy Download PDF (497 Kb)
Grants and Funding Policy
Download PDF (497 Kb) Last modified 30 Aug 2024
Public Art Policy Download PDF (448 Kb)
Public Art Policy
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Risk Management

Risk Management Policy Download PDF (220 Kb)
Risk Management Policy
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Roads

Advertising in Road Reserves Policy Download PDF (292 Kb)
Advertising in Road Reserves Policy
Download PDF (292 Kb) Last modified 01 Aug 2024
Management of Trees in Streets and Public Open Spaces Policy Download PDF (303 Kb)
Management of Trees in Streets and Public Open Spaces Policy
Download PDF (303 Kb) Last modified 22 Jan 2025
Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy Download PDF (134 Kb)
Water Sensitive Urban Design Policy
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Works in City Managed Reserves Policy Download PDF (503 Kb)
Works in City Managed Reserves Policy
Download PDF (503 Kb) Last modified 23 Sep 2025

Traffic and Transport

Parking Permits Policy Download PDF (661 Kb)
Parking Permits Policy
Download PDF (661 Kb) Last modified 30 Jun 2025