Rates Subsidy Policy
This document has been adopted and consultation has concluded.
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The objectives of the policy are to:
Provide Council with an equitable, transparent and accountable framework for the determination and allocation of Council’s Rates Subsidy to community organisations.
Establish how the administration practices of Council’s Rates Subsidy to community organisations can support Council’s Community Strategic Plan and Operational Plan in an efficient, effective and ethical manner.
Establish a governing framework for the determination and administration of requests for the grant of a Rates Subsidy to community organisations under section 356 of the Act whilst ensuring consistency, equity, transparency and financial sustainability in order to maximise benefit to the community of the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA).
You can view the draft Rates Subsidy Policy here.
How to make a submission
You can make a submission using the online form located below or clicking this link.
Should you intend to make a submission on the draft Plan in writing you, may do so by 5:00pm on 28 November 2022. Please quote “Rates Subsidy Policy Review”. Submissions should be addressed to The General Manager and can be submitted via:
- Email to council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au;
- Post to PO Box 152, CESSNOCK NSW 2325
