Policies

Policy Manual

The Policy Manual contains the policies that set the basis for Council decisions and procedures, as approved by the Council.

S-DM 1000 - Policy Manual Index of Contents
Download PDF File (563.4 KB)

Advisory Groups

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
005 - Advisory Groups Policy 01 May 2023

Alcohol

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
025 - Local Alcohol Policy 17 Dec 2018
0210 - Host Responsibility Policy 25 Jan 2016

Asset Management

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
0400 - Asset Management Policy 12 Jul 2021

Buildings

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
0430 - Dangerous Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 07 Jul 2021

Business Zones

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
0445 - Business Zone 1 and 2 Public Spaces Policy 04 Aug 2018

Community Facilities

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
0705 - Funding Assistance Sportsgrounds and Halls Policy 05 Oct 2004
0730 - Community Facilities Fees and Charges Policy 01 Oct 2019

Conferences and Seminars

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
0905 - Conference and Training Course Attendance Policy 05 Mar 2019

Consultation

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
CMM 001 - Significance and Engagement Policy 06 Dec 2024

Council

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
GOV 002 - Elected Member Expenses Policy 16 May 2024
1036 - Kaiapoi Wharf Policy 01 Jul 2010
1040 - Council Director Trustee Representation Appointment and Remuneration Policy 06 Aug 2019
1045 - Register of Interests Policy 05 Nov 2019

Dogs

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
1205 - Dog Control Policy 03 Dec 2019

Finance

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
1615 - Development Contributions Policy 23 Aug 2024
FIN001 - Treasury Policy 05 Nov 2024
4200 - Revenue and Financing Policy 18 Jun 2018

Forestry

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
1810 - Forestry Assigned to Schools Policy 04 Sep 2012

Gambling Venues

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
POL002 - Gambling Venue Policy 16 Feb 2024
POL003 - TAB Venue Policy 16 Feb 2024
1850 - Board Venue Policy 18 Jun 2019

Grants

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
1906 - Grants to Assist Community Organisations in Temporary Hardship to Pay Rates Policy 23 Jan 2013

Health

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
2110 - Smoke Free Green Spaces Policy 04 Dec 2012
2115 - Psychoactive Products Retail Location Policy 30 Jul 2024

Petitions

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
3605 - Petitions Policy 12 Nov 2013

Procurement

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
4160 - Procurement and Contract Management Policy 01 Aug 2022

Property

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
POL 004 – Naming Policy 26 Feb 2024
CPR 003 – Housing Policy 26 Feb 2024
CPR 001 - Property Acquisition and Disposal Policy 01 Feb 2022
3805 - Sale of Council Owned Land in Town Centre Development Areas Policy 07 Aug 2012

Rates

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
RES 002 - Rates Grant for Landowners of Significant Natural Areas Policy 08 Jan 2025
CUS 002 - Remission and Postponement of Rates on Maori Freehold Land Policy 01 Jul 2022
4215 - Discount for the Early Payment of Rates Policy 19 Jun 2018
4220 - Rates Postponement Policy 19 Jun 2018

Reserves

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
RES 001 - Cemetery Policy 01 Jun 2021
4410 - Flying Remotely Controlled Drones on Council Parks Policy 04 Apr 2017

Resource Management

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
4460 - Political Hoardings on Council Land and Buildings Policy 06 Aug 2019

Roads and Streets

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
QD RDG 001 Road Reserve Management Policy 03 Dec 2024
4535 - Street and Reserve Trees Policy 03 Aug 2023

Sewerage

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
5001 - Wastewater Policy 11 Sep 2023

Subdivision and Roads

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
4930 - Underground Service Locating Policy 13 Sep 2023
4905 - Bonding Policy for Uncompleted Subdivision Works and Maintenance Bonds Policy 03 Aug 2023
4907 - Timing and Payment for Subdivision Works Policy 03 Aug 2023

Sustainability

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
5200 - Council Climate Change Policy 03 Aug 2023

Vandalism

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
5505 - Vandalism Information Reward Policy 03 Aug 2023

Water

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
5610 - Application for Connection to Water Supply or Wastewater Schemes Policy 18 Sep 2024
3W 001- Backflow Prevention Policy 03 Aug 2023
5612 - Stockwater Race Closure Policy 03 Aug 2023
5613 - Stockwater Race Pond Policy 03 Aug 2023
5614 - Planting of Trees and Shrubs Alongside Stockwater Races Policy 03 Aug 2023

Appendices

Policy Name and Number Last Updated
Appendix III - Bylaws Schedule 03 Aug 2023
Appendix II - WDC Guidelines 03 Aug 2023
Appendix I - WDC Standards 03 Aug 2023

Last reviewed date: 06 Aug 2023