Legislative Compliance Policy

Objective

Council, in its role as a Local Government Authority in NSW, is committed to compliance with all statutory and common law requirements relating to its operations and governance. Council must maintain the highest standards of diligence in all areas of public accountability through its policies; in meeting its legal obligations; and in the maintenance of a compliance management system.

It is the objective of Mid-Western Regional Council and its staff to not only comply with legislative requirements but also clearly and routinely demonstrate such compliance.

If legislative breaches are committed by Council, or staff at Council, legal action could be taken against Council, staff and Councillors. The reputational damage to Council could also be considerable.