Delegation of Authority Register
The aim of delegated authority is to improve the time taken to make decisions within the constraints allowed by relevant legislation and ensure decisions are made lawfully by the delegate. This is consistent with the City's commitment to a strong customer service focus.
The Delegation of Authority Register contains details of all delegations to committees, the Chief Executive Officer and employees made under the Local Government Act 1995 and other relevant legislation. It is reviewed annually in accordance with the Act.
View the Shire's Delegation of Authority Register
Primary and Annual Returns
Council Members, the CEO and certain employees are required to disclose personal financial information in two types of returns – Primary and Annual. Section 5.88 of the Local Government Act 1995 requires the CEO to keep all Primary and Annual returns lodged in a Register of Financial Interests.
2024 - 2025 Primary and Annual Returns Register
2023 - 2024 Primary and Annual Returns Register
2022 - 2023 Primary and Annual Returns Register
2021 - 2022 Primary and Annual Returns Register
Financial and Non-Financial Interests Register
In accordance with Section 5.60A,5.60B and 5.65 pf the Local Government Act 1995 and Clause 34C of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations, disclosures of Financial, Proximity or Impartiality interest are registered.
2025 Declaration of Interest Register
2024 Declaration of Interest Register
2023 Declaration of Interest Register
2022 Declaration of Interest Register
2021 Declaration of Interest Register
2020 Declaration of Interest Register
Electoral Gift Register
The electoral gift register details certain information of electoral gift declarations made by candidates and donors during local government elections.
2025 Electoral Gift Register
2023 Electoral Gift Register
2021 Electoral Gift Register
2019 Electoral Gift Register
2017 Electoral Gift Register
Council Member Conduct Complaints
A Council Member commits a minor breach if they contravene the Local Government Act (Model Code of Conduct) Regulations 2021. The complaints register provides details of these instances.
View the Council Member Conduct Complaints
Register of Gifts and Contributions to Travel
Elected Member and Chief Executive Officer Gift and Travel Register
The Shire’s Council Members and Chief Executive Officer are required to disclose gifts received in their capacity as a Council Member or Chief Executive Officer worth more than $300 within ten days of having received the gift. This includes multiple gifts or contributions from the same donor where the total value is over $300 during a year.
View the current Council Member and CEO Gift Register
Council Member Training
Council members are required to complete prescribed training within 12 months of their election. There are five core modules to complete:
- Understanding Local Government
- Conflicts of Interest
- Serving on Council
- Understanding Financial Reports and Budgets
- Meeting Procedures.
The Council Member Training Register outlines which training Council Members have completed for the past financial year.
2024 - 2025 Elected Member Training and Development Register
2023 - 2024 Elected Member Training and Development Register
2022 - 2023 Elected Member Training and Development Register
2020 – 2021 Elected Member Training and Development Register
Council Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances Register
In accordance with Section 5.96A of the Local Government Act 1995 and Regulations 29C(2)(f) and (6) of the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, a report must be prepared annually on any fees, expenses or allowances paid to each council member during a financial year, beginning 1 July 2020.
Related Documents:
2024 - 2025 Council Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2023 - 2024 Council Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2022 - 2023 Council Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2021 - 2022 Council Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
2020 - 2021 Council Member Fees, Expenses and Allowances
Tenders Register
In accordance with Regulations 29(1)(e) the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996, the information contained in a tenders register kept under the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 is to be made available for public inspection.
In addition, in accordance with Section 17 of the Local Government (Functions and General) Regulations 1996 the tenders register must include relevant information and the register must be published on the local government’s official website.
The Tender Register can be found here.