Our publication scheme describes and categorises information routinely available from council. It has been developed to give the community greater access to information as part of the response to the review of Freedom of Information laws. Information is grouped and accessible through seven classes:
About Us
Organisational information, structures and contacts.
Councillors
Councillors as elected representatives have a responsibility to ensure that the council delivers high quality services in an effective and efficient manner and that its goals are achieved through collaboration with government, industry and community stakeholders and close involvement with their community.
Click here for information about currently elected councillors and how to contact them.
Meeting Dates
View the meeting dates 2010
Meetings 2010
Organisation Structure
The council’s directorates are (the ones below are examples):
- Community and Environment Services
- Corporate Services
- Infrastructure Services
- Planning and Development
- Commercial Businesses
Organisational structure
Annual Report
Click here to view annual reports for the Cloncurry Shire Council.
Media Releases
View the latest media releases.
Local Government Act
The principal piece of legislation which provides the legislative framework for council is the Local Government Act 1993. The Act provides council with autonomy and flexibility while requiring accountability for its performance.Local Government Act 1993
Our Services
This section contains information about the services the council provides.
Council services
A general list of services provided by Council.
Council facilities
List of facilities provided by Council.
Council's building and development
This department provides services to the local community, developers and council in the areas of land use, land development and operational works assessment.
Council publications
List of Council's corporate publications and meeting minutes.
Council news and media releases
List of Council's news items. Subscribe to the latest Council eNews via the front page of the website.
Our Finances
This section provides financial information about the council’s projected and actual income and expenditure, procurement, tenders and financial audit.
- Budget - Click here to view the Cloncurry Shire Council budget for the 2009/10 financial year
- Revenue Statement - The Revenue Statement provides details of Council's rating structure, including special levies and charges and the differential rates and categories.
- Fees and Charges - Council's schedule of fees and charges is adopted each year as part of its annual budget.
Our Priorities
The priorities of the Cloncurry Shire Council. Our annual report, corporate and operational plans.
- Annual Report
- Corporate Plan
- Operational Plan
Our Decisions
Council functions and powers are dependent on State Government legislation. The Local Government Act 1993 and other legislative provisions clearly define the powers and responsibilities of council.
Council Meetings and Minutes
Council meetings are open to the public. Ordinary Council Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month commencing at 8:00am.
Council Consultation
Community consultation is the key mechanism for the identification of local values and local needs.
Planning Scheme
A Planning Scheme is a legal instrument that sets out the provisions for land use, development and protection. The function of a Planning Scheme is to facilitate fair, orderly, economic and sustainable use of land, by providing for the individual needs of an area.
Local Laws
- Cloncurry Shire Council Laws
Code Of Conduct for Councillors
- Code of conduct for councillors.
Our Policies
Our corporate policies and guidelines relating to our functions and responsibilities.
Below are some links to Council policies available online. If you require access to a particular Council policy which is not published, please make a written request addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Cloncurry Shire Council
PO Box 3
CLONCURRY QLD 4824, or
email: council@cloncurry.qld.gov.au
Business Conduct
Council's Code of Conduct for Councillors and Code of Conduct for staff.
General Complaints Process Policy
It is a mandatory requirement for Council to establish a general complaints process under section 501D of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).
Our Lists
Lists and registers that we are required to hold by law. Section 534(1)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993 requires Council to report “a list of registers kept by it and open to inspection”. You can ask for more information about our public registers by contacting Cloncurry Shire Council.
A sample of our public registers open to inspection are:
Land Register
Schedule of Fees and Charges
Register of Delegations
Personal Interests of Councillors and Councillor's Related Persons
Personal Interests of Chief Executive Officer and Specific Employees
Local Law and Local Law Policy Register
Policy Register
Building Register
Register of Enterprises
Publication Scheme