Local government policies

The department's policies.
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Assistance Dog Approvals Policy
Policy

Burials outside a proclaimed cemetery
Burials in the State of Western Australia are governed by the Cemeteries Act 1986.

Compliance Exemptions
This policy is intended to provide guidance to local governments in relation to applications to seek an exemption from a provision of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) or a requirement of a provision of the Act or associated regulations.

Direction to Close Meeting

Guidance on the exercise of power to direct a local government to close a meeting, or part of a meeting, to the public at a local government’s request.

Rating Policy: Differential Rates
Local governments impose rates on the properties within their district to raise revenue to fund the services and facilities provided to residents and visitors. March 2023.

Rating Policy: Giving Notice
This policy aims to provide guidance to local governments on the legislative requirements governing the giving of notice on rates. June 2023.

Rating Policy: Minimum Payments
This document describes the legislative and policy basis for the application of minimum payments to land being rated by a local government. June 2023.

Rating Policy: Valuation of Land
Local governments impose rates on the properties within their district to raise revenue to fund the services and facilities provided to residents and visitors.

Rating Policy: Valuation of Land — Mining
This document describes the legislative and policy basis for the application of minimum payments to land being rated by a local government.

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