Council has adopted a Good Governance Framework which provides a vision and key principles of good governance.
The primary role of the Council, elected Councillors including the Mayor, is to focus on policy development and strategic delivery of services in the public interest, while the day-to-day work of Local Government is carried out by employees under the direction of the CEO.
Mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said a framework was important to the local community, Councillors and City of Greater Bendigo staff.
“A Good Governance Framework provides the community with confidence that the decision-making processes from Council, Councillors, and the organisation serves the public interest, meets legislative requirements, builds respect and trust, and is fair and reasonable,” Cr Metcalf said.
“A set of principles within this framework outline how Councillors and staff will act. Appropriate behaviour at all times is essential and is also an important contributor to establishing a desired culture within the organisation for Councillors and staff.
“Leadership and culture is critical to good governance. By proactively and consistently applying our principles and upholding the vision, positive leadership and culture will be created and maintained which will promote and sustain good governance for the municipality.”
