Lease and Licence Policy

The policy supports decision making in relation to occupancy arrangements on Council land in accordance with obligations under the Local Government Act 1989. It provides clarity on approach to leasing and licencing for the community and commercial use of Council land. The policy supports decision making in relation to occupancy arrangements on Council land in accordance with obligations under the Local Government Act 1989. It provides clarity on approach to leasing and licencing for the community and commercial use of Council land. It supports consistency and transparency in occupancy arrangements and provides direction on maximising occupancy and utilisation of Council managed assets including colocation, clustering and multi-use that reflects the community expectations and prioritises use for the service delivery needs that benefit the local community. The policy supports the sustainability of Council’s property and building assets through appropriate and equitable contribution towards maintenance and other costs. The Policy has considered to and is compatible with Council’s obligations under the Charter of Human Rights.