Maintenance service levels in respect to memorials will be the same as the other assets of a similar nature across the Council area. Council reserves the right to remove a memorial if it falls into a state of disrepair or remove a memorial after the expiry of 10 years. Retrospective removal of memorial items will be reported to Council and family members will be informed prior to removal. Register Upon adoption of this policy, the Council will keep a register of memorials including the type and detail of the memorial and contact details for next of kin. Once installed Council Officers are to ensure all databases/asset registers are up to date to ensure appropriate maintenance and management. It will be the responsibility of the applicant/donor to update their contact details with the Council in order for the Council to make contact regarding the memorial if required. Public Safety The design and placement of a memorial should not present a safety risk to pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles. Council may conduct a risk assessment where public safety issues are identified. Council reserves the right to relocate memorials to suitable nearby locations where there is deemed to be a safety issue with the location and placement of the memorial. In doing so, every attempt will be made to do this in liaison with the applicant/donor of the memorial. Other In the instances of existing memorials installed prior to the date of this policy, which subsequently require removal, every effort will be made to contact next of kin prior to such removal. Replacement will not occur if no contact can be made with the initial donor. All non-permanent memorials existing within the Shire prior to the adoption of this policy will be subject to the provisions of this policy. Memorials should be consistent with the Master or Strategic Plan for that location. All memorials and plaques placed in Council owned and managed land will be under the care, control and management of Council. Any paraphernalia or belongings such as flowers, photos, balloons, streamers or similar that may be placed in proximity of a memorial shall be removed after 30 days and disposed of by Council. Review The policy will initially be reviewed within one year of adoption and thereafter every three years References Dept Community Services
Maintenance service levels in respect to memorials will be the same as the other assets of a similar nature across the Council area. Council reserves the right to remove a memorial if it falls into a state of disrepair or remove a memorial after the expiry of 10 years. Retrospective removal of memorial items will be reported to Council and family members will be informed prior to removal. Register Upon adoption of this policy, the Council will keep a register of memorials including the type and detail of the memorial and contact details for next of kin. Once installed Council Officers are to ensure all databases/asset registers are up to date to ensure appropriate maintenance and management. It will be the responsibility of the applicant/donor to update their contact details with the Council in order for the Council to make contact regarding the memorial if required. Public Safety The design and placement of a memorial should not present a safety risk to pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles. Council may conduct a risk assessment where public safety issues are identified. Council reserves the right to relocate memorials to suitable nearby locations where there is deemed to be a safety issue with the location and placement of the memorial. In doing so, every attempt will be made to do this in liaison with the applicant/donor of the memorial. Other In the instances of existing memorials installed prior to the date of this policy, which subsequently require removal, every effort will be made to contact next of kin prior to such removal. Replacement will not occur if no contact can be made with the initial donor. All non-permanent memorials existing within the Shire prior to the adoption of this policy will be subject to the provisions of this policy. Memorials should be consistent with the Master or Strategic Plan for that location. All memorials and plaques placed in Council owned and managed land will be under the care, control and management of Council. Any paraphernalia or belongings such as flowers, photos, balloons, streamers or similar that may be placed in proximity of a memorial shall be removed after 30 days and disposed of by Council. Review The policy will initially be reviewed within one year of adoption and thereafter every three years References Dept Community Services
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