Council Documents and Policies
Annual Community Report
Annual Community Report 2006-2007 - 4,285 KB
Financial Statements 2006-2007 - 2,483 KB
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Baulkham Hills Local Environmental Plan 2005 (as amended) is the principal planning instrument affecting land use within the Shire.
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Baulkham Hills Development Control Plan is used by applicants and Council to guide the preparation and assessment of development applications.
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Code of Meeting Practice
Code of Meeting Practice - 82 KB
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Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct sets the minimum requirements of behaviour for Council officials in carrying out their functions. Council has adopted the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW (June 2008) prepared by the Department of Local Government. The Department will release new guidelines in September 2008.
Guidelines for the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW - 250 KB
Model Code of Conduct - 828 KB
Code of Conduct Policy - 181 KB
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Community Survey 2007 - 2008
The annual Community Survey for 2007/2008 was conducted in late 2007 as an input to the Baulkham Hills Shire Council Strategic Planning process.
2007/2008 Community Survey - 10,237 KB
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Cultural Plan
Council's Cultural Plan 2005-2010 is an acknowledgement that creativity, innovation and cultural development are key components of the Shire's growth, social well-being and quality of life, and, involves Government maintaining an informed engagement with all sectors of the region.
Cultural Plan 2005- 2010 - 577 KB
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Customer Service Standards and Complaints Procedure
Outlines Council's commitment to customer service and includes Council's customer complaints procedure.
Customer Service Standards - 17 KB
Customer Complaints Procedure - 22 KB
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Delegations Register
Delegations Register 11 March 2008 - 85 KB
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Disability Action Plan
Council's Disability Action Plan is aimed at improving access to Council information, services and facilities.
Disability Action Plan 2005 - 2010 - 2,125 KB
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Economic Development Plan
The Baulkham Hills Shire Council Economic Development Plan supports the local business community and is a vision of where we want to be as a Shire in terms of our economic development over the next five years and the steps to turn that vision into reality.
Framework Economic Development Plan - 1,191 KB
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Environmental Management Plan
The Environmental Management Plan was developed through community consultation to provide both a holistic and integrated approach to the management of the Shire's natural and built environment.
Environmental Management Plan - 1,587 KB
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Hills Safety Strategy 2007 - 2010 Oct 2007
Baulkham Hills Shire Council is committed to promoting a family environment and a safer community. It has a long-standing
involvement in ensuring that the Shire’s development is focused on creating vibrant communities.
Hills Safety Strategy October 2007 - 139 KB
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Shire Management Plan (2008 - 2012)
The Management Plan is a blueprint for the future direction of the Shire and outlines how it will be managed through strong governance, community engagement, good planning, provision, and maintenance of infrastructure and working in harmony with our natural environment. The Management Plan includes Hills 2026 Looking Towards the Future, Hills 2026 Delivery Program, Business Plan and Fees and Charges.
Hills 2026
Hills 2026 Looking Towards the Future - 3,177 KB
Delivery Program
Hills 2026 2008/2012 Delivery Program - 7,815 KB
Business Plan
Business Plan 2008/2009 - 9,191 KB
Fees and Charges
Management Plan Fees and Charges - 719 KB
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Operations Program Review 4 July 2006 June 2007
This is a quarterly review document of Council's Operations Program tracking the achievements of Council and its work towards its key performance targets.
OPERATIONS PROGRAM 06-07 Part1 - 2,416 KB
OPERATIONS PROGRAM 06-07 Part2 - 1,755 KB
OPERATIONS PROGRAM 06-07 Part3 - 3,240 KB
OPERATIONS PROGRAM 06-07 Part4 - 2,338 KB
OPERATIONS PROGRAM 06-07 Part5 - 3,154 KB
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Organisation Structure 2007
Baulkham Hills Shire Council Organisation Chart 2007.
Organisation Structure Chart 2007 - 22 KB
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Pesticide Use Notification Plan
This plan meets the community's general right to know about pesticide applications made to outdoor public places that are owned or controlled by Baulkham Hills Shire Council (BHSC).
Pesticide Use Notification Plan - 50 KB
Calendar of Pesticides Use Notification Plan
Pesticide Use Notification Calendar Program - Spraying and Baiting - 20 KB
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For detailed policies concerning the workings of Council.
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Privacy Management Plan
The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act, 1998 (PPIPA) provides for the protection of personal information and for the protection of the privacy of individuals generally. Section 33 of the PPIPA requires each public sector agency to prepare and implement a Privacy Management Plan.
Baulkham Hills Shire Council ("The Council") adopted the model Privacy Management Plan as prepared by the Department of Local Government on 04 July 2000. The Council's Privacy Management Plan includes:
- an introduction to the Act;
- examples of personal information held by Council;
- a list of Public Registers held by Council and specific purposes relating to their use;
- the method that Council will use for internal review of privacy complaints; and
- the role and responsibilities of Council's Privacy Contact Officer.
Disclosing personal information
The Council will not disclose any personal information without the individuals consent unless required to do so by law. The Council will not use any personal information for purposes other than the intention that it was collected for.
Storage and security of personal information
Council takes all reasonable steps to keep secure any personal information which it holds, whilst ensuring this information is accurate and up to date. All information is stored on secured servers.
Accessing, correcting or updating personal information
Anybody is able to access their own personal information held by Council through the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1993 (FOI).
For more information on Council's Privacy Management Plan, please contact Council Public Officer on 9843 0122.
Privacy Management Plan 2008 - 1,987 KB
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Public Road Activities - Guidelines
These guidelines cover the variety of uses of Council's footpaths, roadways and carpark areas for a range of activities including footpath dining, commercial filming, street stalls, busking, street festivals, fairs, street vending and other special events.
Guidelines for Activities on Public Roads - 70 KB
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Recreation Strategy
Recreation Strategy Volume 1 - Executive Summary - 346 KB
Recreation Strategy Volume 2 - Research and Reference Material - 1,070 KB
Recreation Strategy Volume 3 - Implementation Plan - 340 KB
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Social Plan
Council's Social Plan 2005-2010 aims to promote an equitable distribution of resources in the Shire to ensure that people have fairer access to the economic resources and services essential to meeting their basic needs and improving their quality of life. The Plan aims to recognise and promote people's rights and improve the accountability of decision makers as well.
The development of a Social Plan is a statutory requirement of the State Government. Council appointed a consultant to guide Council through the development of the plan. Contributions were sought from the different social groups within the Shire. The Social Plan was placed on public exhibition and comments were sought from residents and community groups interested in the provision of services to the community now and in the future.
Youth - 285 KB
Social Plan Executive Summary - 100 KB
Report Social Plan Review Day August 2005 - 1,457 KB
Report Social Plan Review Day October 2006 - 5,514 KB
Report Social Plan Review Day October 2007 - 431 KB
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Statement of Business Ethics
The Statement of Business Ethics has been developed to assist businesses having dealings with Baulkham Hills Shire Council to know of the Councils ethical standards and requirements. The principles outlined in this Statement reflect the Councils Code of Conduct.
Statement of Business Ethics - 38 KB
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State of the Environment Report
State of the Environment Report 2006 - 2007 - 3,183 KB
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Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan 2006 - 2007 - 1,073 KB
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