News & Highlights

  • Coastal bushland needs your help

    Wednesday, May 15 2013
    If you enjoy exploring the beaches and bushland along the far south coast and would like to learn what you can do to help protect these areas come along to a coastal weeds control workshop on Saturday the 18th of May at Pambula Beach.   Read more..

  • 'What lies beneath' at the BVRG

    Wednesday, May 15 2013
    There was great excitement afoot this week at the Bega Valley Regional Gallery when artists Suzie Bleach and Andy Townsend set about installing their astonishingly large work What Lies Beneath for the gallery’s upcoming exhibition, Tuned.  Read more..

  • Wanted: coastal storm information

    Wednesday, May 15 2013
    Bega Valley Shire Council is seeking information, newspaper clippings, photographs or video/movie footage of historic coastal storm events from local residents as part of a coastal processes and hazards study.  Read more..

  • Thanks a million!

    Wednesday, May 15 2013
    It’s National Volunteering Week, and the theme this year is “Thanks a Million”. This is a great opportunity to say “thanks a million” for all the amazing things communities achieve through their volunteering efforts.   Read more..

Council Policies and Procedures

Policies and procedures are essential to ensure that legal, fair and consistent decisions are made across the Council. They support Council in achieving its corporate objectives and provide crucial guidelines for Councillors, staff and other stakeholders. Without sound policies and procedures there is a greater risk of inconsistency, confusion and inefficiency.

Policies express Council’s position on a particular issue or subject. Procedures describe the specific steps that are to be followed in order to implement a policy.