Darryl,
I can’t recall any ruling or guideline, but we have as part of our Rating policy the following
RATE NOTICES – INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Council not permit the inclusion of advertising or other material of a commercial nature not related to
Council operations in rate notice distributions
Applications for community-based inserts with Council rate notices be referred to Council for
determination, together with a statement of community benefit, potential distribution costs and
recommended cost apportionment.
The General Manager be granted delegated authority to approve inclusion of additional materials in rate
notices, only in such circumstances where:
1.the additional material relates to Council services or activities;
2.these services or activities reflect agreed priorities and objectives of Council; and
3. appropriate allocation has been made in council’s budget to meet any additional distribution
costs.
Ken
