Council has taken all practicable measures to ensure staff, council agents and volunteers working for council are informed about the principles and obligations of the Act by including information on the care relationship in: Discussing the requirements of the Act at staff meetings • Council induction and information distribution to staff working in Home and Community Care • and disability services. Council induction and information distribution to staff working in front-line positions with the • general community. Induction and training programs for volunteers working directly with the community. • Council has taken all practicable measures to review and modify policies, procedures and supports to include recognition of the carer relationship. Citizenship Acquiring Australian Citizenship enables people to participate fully in our inclusive society regardless of their race, background, gender, religion, language or place of birth. In the 12 months to 30 June 2014, the City hosted ten major ceremonies, with a special ceremony conducted at Waterfront Geelong as part of celebrations to mark Australia Day (26 January). Certificates of Australian Citizenship were presented by the Mayor of the City to 625 residents of Geelong, many of whom shared the occasion with relatives and friends. Local Laws At 30 June 2014, the following Local Laws remain current: General Local Law 2005 (including amendments in 2006) This law regulates activities of people and provides standards and conditions for specified activities to protect people in, or the environment of, the municipal district. Council Meeting Procedures Local Law 2013 This law relates to meetings of the City of Greater Geelong Council and special committees. The objectives include: To facilitate the orderly conduct of meetings of Council. • To regulate and control the use of the Common Seal of the Council. • To facilitate the good government of the City of Greater Geelong and ensure that the Council's • decisions are made in the best interests of the people. To regulate proceedings for the election of the Deputy Mayor. • To regulate proceedings at meetings of City of Greater Geelong Council. • To promote and encourage community participation in the government of the City. • Risk Management The City of Greater Geelong's Corporate Risk Management Policy and Strategy is linked to City Plan and provides ongoing direction to manage risks at both strategic and operational levels.
Council has taken all practicable measures to ensure staff, council agents and volunteers working for council are informed about the principles and obligations of the Act by including information on the care relationship in: • Discussing the requirements of the Act at staff meetings • Council induction and information distribution to staff working in Home and Community Care and disability services. • Council induction and information distribution to staff working in front-line positions with the general community. • Induction and training programs for volunteers working directly with the community. Council has taken all practicable measures to review and modify policies, procedures and supports to include recognition of the carer relationship. Citizenship Acquiring Australian Citizenship enables people to participate fully in our inclusive society regardless of their race, background, gender, religion, language or place of birth. In the 12 months to 30 June 2014, the City hosted ten major ceremonies, with a special ceremony conducted at Waterfront Geelong as part of celebrations to mark Australia Day (26 January). Certificates of Australian Citizenship were presented by the Mayor of the City to 625 residents of Geelong, many of whom shared the occasion with relatives and friends. Local Laws At 30 June 2014, the following Local Laws remain current: General Local Law 2005 (including amendments in 2006) This law regulates activities of people and provides standards and conditions for specified activities to protect people in, or the environment of, the municipal district. Council Meeting Procedures Local Law 2013 This law relates to meetings of the City of Greater Geelong Council and special committees. The objectives include: • To facilitate the orderly conduct of meetings of Council. • To regulate and control the use of the Common Seal of the Council. • To facilitate the good government of the City of Greater Geelong and ensure that the Council's decisions are made in the best interests of the people. • To regulate proceedings for the election of the Deputy Mayor. • To regulate proceedings at meetings of City of Greater Geelong Council. • To promote and encourage community participation in the government of the City. Risk Management The City of Greater Geelong's Corporate Risk Management Policy and Strategy is linked to City Plan and provides ongoing direction to manage risks at both strategic and operational levels.
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