The PROHIBITED Burning Period for the whole of the Shire of Capel remains and has been extended from 29 April to 5 May 2024 (inclusive).
Permits to burn will NOT be issued during this time.
The local government code of conduct regulations provides a legal framework for elected members, committee members and candidates.
The code consists of general principles, behaviour and rules of conduct. You can make a complaint if you believe someone has breached the code.
To make a complaint, you’ll need to:
Breach of complaint form
Where possible, you should include documents and screenshots to support your complaint.
You should return via email or mail within one month of the occurrence.
We’ll provide a copy to the applicable persons and refer the complaint to the Council for consideration. Council will manage the complaint behaviour as the decision-making body. You can withdraw a complaint at any time before it goes to the council for consideration.
The council may make a finding, develop a plan or a code of conduct breach.
Related Information:
The Department of Local Government manages division 4 complaints – minor breaches. Breaches of the Local Government Act | DLGSC Code of Conduct for council members, committee members and candidates Breach Complaint form for council members, committee members and candidates Statement of Business Ethics
The Department of Local Government manages division 4 complaints – minor breaches.
Breaches of the Local Government Act | DLGSC
Code of Conduct for council members, committee members and candidates
Breach Complaint form for council members, committee members and candidates
Statement of Business Ethics
Documents that shape our day-to-day operations.
Council Code of Conduct Employee Code of Conduct
Council Code of Conduct
Employee Code of Conduct
Business Ethics Statement Customer Services Charter
Business Ethics Statement
Customer Services Charter