Procurement Policy

This policy applies to all of Council’s procurement activity and all persons involved in procurement or contracting activities on behalf of Council. 

Council operates under Chapter 6 Part 2 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 which enables it to take a strategic approach to its contracts and requires Council to make and adopt a Contracting Plan each financial year (Local Government Regulation 2012 section 220).

All procurement activities of Council must meet the legislative obligations for the local government principles under section 4 of the Local Government Act 2009, the sound contracting principles under section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009, and Chapter 6 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

The local government principles include:

  1. Transparent and effective processes, and decision-making in the public interest.
  2. Sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective services.
  3. Democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement.
  4. Good governance of, and by, local government.
  5. Ethical and legal behaviour of councillors, local government employees and councillor advisors.

The sound contracting principles include:

  1. Value for money.
  2. Open and effective competition.
  3. Development of competitive local business industry.
  4. Environmental protection.
  5. Ethical behaviour and fair dealing.

Last updated: 5 May 2026

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