Thank you to those who provided feedback on the Media Policy (Policy).

The Policy provides a framework to assist Council when dealing with the media and to ensure that media engagement by Council Officials is consistent, accurate and professional, and enhances Council’s reputation. It also identifies who can issue a media release/statement and discuss topics related to Council matters when approached by the media for comment.

Other key components include:

• Appointment and role of spokespeople, as well as who has delegation to speak to the media (5.1)
• Standards when engaging with the media (5.5)
• Media enquiry and request management (5.6)
• Use of media during emergencies (5.7)

The Media Policy was endorsed and adopted by Council at the 28 November 2023 Ordinary Meeting. See Agenda/Minutes.