Amended Compliance and Enforcement Policy

Feedback closes Tuesday 22 April 2025

On 10 March 2025, Council endorsed the public exhibition and consultation period for the draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy for a minimum of 28 days.

Feedback is sought on the draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy. The key updates within the draft Policy are outlined as follows:

• The structure and layout of the draft Policy have been updated to align with the NSW Ombudsman’s Compliance and Enforcement Guidelines.
• Minor amendments have been made to reference and reflect current legislation.
• The draft Policy remains consistent with the existing Policy.
• There are no changes to how Council officers investigate or act on compliance matters.
• The draft Policy ensures that minimum standards are met and maintained for officers involved in compliance enforcement and resolution.

Submissions Invited

Prior to making a submission, please review the following documents:

• Council Report – 10 March 2025 (Item 10.3)
• Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy (Attachment 10.3.1)
• NSW Ombudsman’s Enforcement Guidelines and Model Compliance and Enforcement Policy (Enforcement guidelines for Councils - December 2015)

How to Submit Your Feedback

You can provide feedback by completing the online submission form (see below) or:

Email yoursay@northsydney.nsw.gov.au

Post North Sydney Council, PO Box 12, NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059

Please include 'Amended Compliance and Enforcement Policy' in the subject line of all email or written feedback.

All submissions in their entirety are made publicly available in the Community Engagement Report. Personal identifying information, and content which is discriminatory, hateful or which may defame, offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate will be redacted.

Hard copies of the draft Policy are available for viewing at Council’s Customer Service Centre and Stanton Library during opening hours.

For further information, please contact Council’s Executive Compliance Officer at (02) 9936 8100.