Frameworks and Guidelines

These tools provide Framework templates Councils can modify to suit their needs and also provide a basis of base governance tools, strategies and actions to meet compliance.

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines - What are they and which should I use?

Corporate Policy Framework

Corporate Policy Framework Template & Guide

Supporting Documents:

• Policy Development: Tips and hints
• Policies, Procedures and Guidelines - What are they and which should I use?
• Policy Development Stages

Corporate Governance Framework

Annual Corporate Calendar Checklist

Annual Corporate Calendar Checklist Template

Grants Application and Submission Guideline
Grants Received Application Guideline - Template
Council Submission Guideline - Template

Queensland Ombudsman

Quick guides and checklists - Queensland Ombudsman

For Elected Members

Guide to Managing Confidential and Private Information - For Councillors