LEGACY PLOT RESERVATION MANAGEMENT POLICY · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                                        9 JUNE 2026


•       Limited financial risk associated with potential refund requests; however, this is expected to be
        minimal and is mitigated through requirements for sufficient evidence of payment and Council
        discretion in determining outcomes.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
•       Funeral Directors
•       Traditional Owners
•       Neighbouring Councils
•       ACCA (Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association) -Peak industry body offering
        standards and sector insights.
•       Religious Organisations -Faith-based groups with specific interment practices and requirements.
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
        Office of the CEO, Mayor &              Community Services               Corporate Services
                Councillors
    x     Mayor & Councillors             x   Director                        Director
    x     Chief Executive Officer         x   Community Development       x   Financial Services
          Executive Officers                  Sport & Active Lifestyles       Fleet
    x     Community Engagement                Arts & Culture                  Revenue Services
          People & Culture                x   Community Connection            ICT
    x     Governance                          Customer Experience             Procurement

                                                                              Commercial Property

         Strategy & Environment               Development & Regulation        Infrastructure Services
    x     Director                            Director                        Director
          Strategy & Sustainability           Development Assessment          Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                              and Delivery
          Economic Development        &   x   Local Laws                      Civil and Asset operations
          Destination Management
          Environmental Services              Environmental Health            Waste
          Innovation & Digital Hub            Building & Plumbing             Building & Facilities
                                              Property / Permits              Disaster Management