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ATTACHMENT 5 - PROCUREMENT POLICY



                                                                      Council Policy
                                                PROCUREMENT POLICY



    Corporate Plan Reference:       Theme No. 5. - Excellence
                                      Objective 5.2 - Continue to deliver a financially sustainable Council
                                      that has the resources now and into the future to achieve its
                                      strategic objectives. This will be supported through the introduction
                                      of enhanced sustainability reporting and performance indicators,
                                      as well as ESG (environment social and governance) accounting
                                      practices as guided by statutory requirements
    Endorsed by Council:              30 June 2025

    Policy Author:                    Director Corporate Services



POLICY BACKGROUND

This document sets out Council’s policy for the procurement of goods and services (including
works) and the disposal of assets.

Council’s procurement of all goods and services must be carried out in accordance with the
Local Government Act 2009 (the Act) and the Local Government Regulation 2012 (the Regulation).

The purpose of this policy is:
•      To facilitate the procurement of goods and services and disposal of assets, in the most cost-
       effective, timely and practical manner
•      To ensure that Council complies with the applicable legislative frameworks in carrying out its
       procurement activities
•      To ensure that all Council staff have a clear understanding of their responsibilities
•      To maintain adequate internal controls over all aspects of purchasing, supply and disposal.
•      To ensure procured goods and services contribute positively to Council’s delivery of quality
       infrastructure, operations, and services.

Council’s procurement activities aim to achieve advantageous procurement outcomes by:
•      promoting value for money with probity and transparency
•      advancing Council’s economic, social, and environmental policies
•      providing reasonable opportunity for competitive local businesses
•      promoting compliance with relevant legislation.

This policy incorporates the principles for the procurement of goods and services to be undertaken
with regards to the sound contracting principles as stated in Section 104 of the Act and in
accordance with Chapter 6 of the Regulation.

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