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       of Council services.

The Recovery of Rates and Charges

With respect to the collection of rates and utility charges, Council will exercise its rate
recovery powers pursuant to chapter 4, part 12 of the Regulation, to maintain liquidity
through adequate cash flows to fund operations and to reduce the overall rate burden on
ratepayers. This process is outlined in Rates and Charges Debt Management and
Recovery Policy 2025/26. In exercising the recovery powers, Council will be guided by the
principles of:
   •   equity, by treating all ratepayers in similar circumstances in the same manner
   •   fiscal responsibility, by having regard to their capacity to pay
   •   transparency and clarity, by making clear the obligations of ratepayers and the
       processes used by Council in assisting them to meet their financial obligations
   •   consistency, by scheduling reminder notices and recovery of overdue rates and
       charges within a consistent time frame
   •   simplicity, in the administration and maintenance of the recovery process
   •   flexibility, by accommodating ratepayers’ needs through short-term payment
       arrangements
   •   sustainability, by ensuring overdue rates and charges remain at a level that does
       not impact Council services.

Cost Recovery Fees

All fees and charges will be set with reference to cost recovery pricing. Commercial
charges will be at market rates and / or apply the competitive neutrality principle.

New Development Costs

Developer contributions for infrastructure are determined each year in accordance with the
philosophy that a developer should pay reasonable and relevant contributions towards the
capital cost of infrastructure provision, to meet past and future augmentation costs
associated with new development, subject to State Government requirements. Council may
enter infrastructure agreements with developers to achieve negotiated infrastructure
charges outcomes for specific developments.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Councillors
Councillors consider and adopt Council’s Revenue Policy.

CEO and Executive Team
The CEO and Executive Team endorse the Revenue Policy for Council adoption and
provide leadership and commitment in complying with the Revenue Policy and relevant
legislation and documents.

Revenue Services
Revenue Services administers the Revenue Policy.




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