Draft Leasing and Licencing Policy for Community Organisations - Public Exhibition

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The Leasing and Licensing Policy for Community Organisations (POL-134) was adopted by Council on 28th February 2019 Resolution No: 2019/18.

The Draft Policy was on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from Monday 5 November 2018 to Monday 17 December 2018 and submissions were invited from the community.

Following a review of all issues, the Draft policy will be finalised by Council at its meeting of 28th February 2019.

The objective of the Leasing and Licensing Policy for Community Organisations and associated Guidelines is to provide a structured, transparent framework for the leasing and licensing of Council owned/controlled properties to community organisations.

Council maintains a significant portfolio of leases and licences to various community organisations. This Policy seeks to establish a formalised process for the assessment of the contribution of such groups relative to Council's Community Strategic Plan.

The Policy further seeks to establish a formalised system to quantify Council's contribution to such groups through the provision of subsidised rents. This Policy establishes the basis for joint responsibility for the long term sustainability of community facilities, whilst acknowledging the valuable contribution of community groups, and provides a structured approach to assistance through the leasing arrangements.

The Guidelines support the Policy to ensure that all such tenures are transparent and equitable.

The Guideline for Assessment of Rental for Community Tenants outlines the process for the determination of rental applicable to community organisations occupying Council owned/controlled properties.

The purpose of the Guidelines for Conditions of Tenure for Community Organisations is to provide a structured, transparent framework for the leasing and licensing of Council owned/controlled properties.

The Draft Policy will be on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from Monday 5 November 2018 and concluding on Monday 17 December 2018. Submissions during this period are welcomed.

The Leasing and Licensing Policy for Community Organisations (POL-134) was adopted by Council on 28th February 2019 Resolution No: 2019/18.

The Draft Policy was on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from Monday 5 November 2018 to Monday 17 December 2018 and submissions were invited from the community.

Following a review of all issues, the Draft policy will be finalised by Council at its meeting of 28th February 2019.

The objective of the Leasing and Licensing Policy for Community Organisations and associated Guidelines is to provide a structured, transparent framework for the leasing and licensing of Council owned/controlled properties to community organisations.

Council maintains a significant portfolio of leases and licences to various community organisations. This Policy seeks to establish a formalised process for the assessment of the contribution of such groups relative to Council's Community Strategic Plan.

The Policy further seeks to establish a formalised system to quantify Council's contribution to such groups through the provision of subsidised rents. This Policy establishes the basis for joint responsibility for the long term sustainability of community facilities, whilst acknowledging the valuable contribution of community groups, and provides a structured approach to assistance through the leasing arrangements.

The Guidelines support the Policy to ensure that all such tenures are transparent and equitable.

The Guideline for Assessment of Rental for Community Tenants outlines the process for the determination of rental applicable to community organisations occupying Council owned/controlled properties.

The purpose of the Guidelines for Conditions of Tenure for Community Organisations is to provide a structured, transparent framework for the leasing and licensing of Council owned/controlled properties.

The Draft Policy will be on public exhibition for a period of 42 days from Monday 5 November 2018 and concluding on Monday 17 December 2018. Submissions during this period are welcomed.

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