--- title: Council Policies date: 2026-10-13T09:57:00+11:00 author: Central Highlands Council canonical_url: "https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/policies" section: Site Content --- ![A7506505](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/images/Image-Library/_2000xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/8191/A7506505.webp) # Council Policies Our policies guide how we make decisions, deliver services, and support good governance. They help ensure our actions are transparent, accountable, and aligned with the needs of our community. 1. [ Home](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/) 2. [ About Us ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/council) 3. Policies ### Asset policies [ Council campground facilities policy 328.9 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-07-Council-Camping-Ground-Facilities-Policy-Approved-16-March-2021.pdf) [ Public open space policy 184.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-08-Public-Open-Space-Policy-Adopted-May-2023.pdf) [ Tree vegetation vandalism policy 221.6 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-12-Tree-Vegetation-Vandalism-Policy-Adopted-August-2020-1.pdf) [ Use of Council halls policy 252.1 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-02-Use-of-Council-Halls-Policy-Approved-17-Jan-2023.pdf) [ Asbestos policy 879.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-19-Asbestos-Policy-Approved-21-Sept-21.pdf) [ Use of Council sporting facilities policy 366.4 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-17-Use-of-Council-Sporting-Facilities-Policy-Approved-21-Feb-23.pdf) ### Councillor policies [ Reimbursement of Councillors legal expenses policy 139.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-10-Reimbursement-of-Councillors-Legal-Expenses-Policy-Approved-21-Sept-2021.pdf) [ Payment of Councillors expenses & provision of facilities policy 318.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2016-43-Payment-of-Councillors-Expenses-Provision-of-Facilities-Policy-approved-18-August-2026.pdf) [ Model Code of conduct policy 214.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2016-42-Code-of-Conduct-Approved-6-Dec-2022.pdf) ### Finance policies [ Fraud control policy 206.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-03-Fraud-Control-Policy-Adopted-12-Dec-2023.pdf) [ Purchasing & payments control policy 212.6 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2016-44-Purchasing-and-Payments-Control-Policy-Adopted-16-April-2024.pdf) [ Rates and charges policy 298.4 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-13-Rates-and-Charges-Policy-2026-27-Adopted-16-June-2026.pdf) [ Tendering and procurement policy 273.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-06-TENDERING-AND-PROCUREMENT-POLICY-Adopted-16-April-2024.pdf) ### Governance policies [ Bullying policy 256.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-33_Bullying_Approved_June_231.pdf) [ Disability access inclusion policy 164.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2017-45-Disability-Access-Inclusion-Policy-Approved-21-Feb-2023.pdf) [ Disciplinary policy & procedure 248.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2017-47-Disciplinary-Policy-Procedure-Approved-June-2023.pdf) [ Employee recruitment and selection policy 363.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/Draft-2013-18-Employee-recruitment-and-Selection-Policy-Reviewed-August-2026.pdf) [ Fire abatement policy 171.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-32-Fire-Abatement-Policy-Updated-October-2021.pdf) [ Gifts benefits donations policy 450.1 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-40-Gifts-Benefits-Donations-Policy-Adopted-August-2020.pdf) [ Grievance & dispute resolution policy 151.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-35-Grievance-Dispute-Resolution-Policy-Approved-June-2023.pdf) [ Harassment & discrimination policy 251.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-34-Harassment-and-Discrimination-Policy-Approved-June-2023.pdf) [ Legal opinions policy 240.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-11-Legal-Opinions-Policy-Adopted-July-2020.pdf) [ Media policy 138.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-20-Media-Policy-approved-18-January-2022.pdf) [ Privacy policy 357.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-30-Privacy-Personal-Information-Policy-Adopted-21-Jan-2020.pdf) [ Records management policy 442.9 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-37-Records-Management-Policy-Reviewed-Nov-2021.pdf) [ Related party disclosures policy 511.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2017-46-Related-Party-Disclosures-Policy-Adopted-21-May-2024.pdf) [ Risk management policy & strategy 260.9 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-41-Risk-Management-Policy-and-Strategy-Approved-21-Sept-2021.pdf) [ Work Health & Safety Policy 140.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-24-Work-Health-Safety-Policy-Approved-21-Sept-21.pdf) ### Operational policies [ Alleviation of dust nuisance policy 97.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/16.2-2014-21-Alleviation-of-Dust-Nuisance-Policy-reviewed-January-2025.pdf) [ Customer service charter 230.2 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/Customer-Service-Charter-Adopted-21-Mar-2023-002.pdf) [ Donations & financial assistance policy 235.0 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-27-Donations-and-Financial-Assistance-Policy-Reviewed-June-2019.pdf) [ Drug and alcohol policy 232.1 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-16-Drug-and-Alcohol-Policy-Approved-21-Feb-23.pdf) [ Grading of snow - Council roads policy 196.3 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2015-39-Grading-of-Snow-off-Council-Roads-Policy-Approved-Dec-2024.pdf) [ Healthy catering policy 140.1 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-25-Healthy-Catering-Policy-Adopted-21-May-2024-1.pdf) [ Maintenance beyond locked gates on Council roads policy 111.6 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-23-Maintenance-of-Roads-Bridges-Behind-Locked-Gates-on-Council-Roads-Approved-6-Dec-2022.pdf) [ Manual handling policy 159.5 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-14-Manual-Handling-Policy-Approved-21-Sept-2021.pdf) [ Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids policy 161.4 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-15-Occupational-Exposure-to-Blood-and-Body-Fluids-Policy-Approved-6-Dec-2022.pdf) [ Playground inspection policy 429.8 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2014-26-Playground-Inspection-Policy-Adopted-July-2020.pdf) [ Use of Council vehicles policy 223.7 KB ](https://centralhighlands.tas.gov.au/volumes/documents/Plansstrategy/2013-05-Use-of-Council-Vehicles-Approved-21-Sept-21.pdf) ### Waste Policies