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This policy has been developed to harmonise and standardise the fees and processing of Applications for Planning Proposals (PPs) and Development Control Plan (DCP) amendments across the former three councils of Great Lakes, Greater Taree and Gloucester
which make up MidCoast Council, based on the 2016/17 Fees & Charges of each former area.

To confirm Council’s commitment to managing risk in an integrated, structured and consistent manner throughout the organisation.

This policy facilitates the effective management of our local and regional road network and guides permitted activities, structures, and the use of public roads.

This policy provides exemptions from Water and Sewer Developer Charges for Secondary Dwellings which are equal to or less than 60m2.

To ensure Council meets its legislative requirements under section 353 of the Local Government Act 1993 and effectively manages any potential conflicts of interest in relation to staff undertaking secondary employment.

Council requires employees to obtain the written approval of the General Manager to undertake any secondary employment or contract work.

This policy establishes a systematic, consistent approach to determine the information, location, frequency, and placement of signs at Council facilities.

Mid-Coast Council is committed to conducting its business in a professional and ethical manner. This Statement of Business Ethics Policy sets out the standard of behavior that Council expects from the private sector when conducting business.

To provide a framework to safeguard the environment by maintaining or improving the quality of stormwater run-off from development.
Minimise the potential impacts of development and other associated activities on the aesthetic, recreational and ecological values of receiving water

To ensure compliance with the Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998 (NSW) (the Act), Privacy Principles, and the various guidelines provided by the Information Privacy Commission.

This policy provides guidelines for the use of structures for the purposes of temporary accommodation during the construction of a dwelling house.