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Governance, policies and transparency

We ensures our decision making is transparent and accountable and that our operation is democratic and well managed.

The City of Greater Geelong has numerous controls in place to provide for good governance and ensure that members of the public can access, understand and participate in council activities.

Council policies

Council's important publications including current and past council annual reports, budgets, Council Plans and strategies.

Council delegations framework

There are many Acts and Regulations which confer a responsibility on councils to take action or determine matters.

Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 1982 was created to promote openness, accountability and transparency by giving the public the right to access government information.

Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012

The purpose of this State Government Act is to encourage and facilitate the making of disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies including Councillors and Council Officers.  

Personal Interest Returns

Learn more about The Local Government Act 2020 (The Act).

Travel register

Details of overseas or interstate travel undertaken in an official capacity by any Councillor or member of Council staff.

Using this website

The City of Greater Geelong outlines below the necessary details you need to know when using this website.
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