Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy
Council has drafted a new Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy. This policy ensures that the Mayor and Councillors receive appropriate induction and ongoing professional development to support them in carrying out their roles and responsibilities.
Child Safe Organisation Policy Review
Council has reviewed and updated its Child Safe Organisation Policy. The Policy reinforces Council’s commitment to creating a safe environment for children by adopting procedures and practices that align with Child Safe Standards.
Key updates to the Child Safe Organisation Policy include:
Addition of two schedules
Updated recruitment and induction process
Risk management strategies reflecting child safe elements
Record keeping and photography consent
Training requirements for all staff and elected officials
Have your say
We are seeking feedback from our community on these policies until 5 August 2025:
In writing to Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Next steps
Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Some changes may be made. The policies will then be finalised and reported to Council for adoption. The final policies will be available on this page and on Council’s website.
We will keep interested members of the community updated.
Consultation period: 9 July 2025 - 5 August 2025
We've drafted and updated the following policies and would like to hear your feedback:
Draft Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy
Council has drafted a new Councillor Induction and Professional Development Policy. This policy ensures that the Mayor and Councillors receive appropriate induction and ongoing professional development to support them in carrying out their roles and responsibilities.
Child Safe Organisation Policy Review
Council has reviewed and updated its Child Safe Organisation Policy. The Policy reinforces Council’s commitment to creating a safe environment for children by adopting procedures and practices that align with Child Safe Standards.
Key updates to the Child Safe Organisation Policy include:
Addition of two schedules
Updated recruitment and induction process
Risk management strategies reflecting child safe elements
Record keeping and photography consent
Training requirements for all staff and elected officials
Have your say
We are seeking feedback from our community on these policies until 5 August 2025:
In writing to Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.
Next steps
Following community consultation, Council will review and consider all feedback. Some changes may be made. The policies will then be finalised and reported to Council for adoption. The final policies will be available on this page and on Council’s website.
We will keep interested members of the community updated.
