Policies This page has all the policies that direct our actions on a range of issues for the Gore District. Policies for councillors and staff - these set out the rules for how we should conduct ourselves to ensure open and transparent local government. Councillor Code of ConductCouncillor Involvement in NegotiationsFraud PolicyLocal Governance Statement 2020Procurement Policy 2022Sensitive Expenditure Policy & GuidelinesAsset Capitalisation PolicyEnforcement Policy Financial contributions and buildings - our policies to support growth and look after the District. Commercial and Industrial Development Contribution PolicyDangerous and Insanitary Buildings PolicyFinancial Contribution Policy Dog Control Policy - where dogs can go in the Gore District and owner responsibilities Dog Control Policy 2004 Community Grants - guidelines for applicants applying for a grant from the Council. Community Grants Policy 2012 Election Signs - guidelines for candidate signage prior to an election. Electioneering Signs Policy Combined Local Approved Products Policy - a guide for decision making on psychoactive substances. Combined Local Approved Products Policy Rates Remission Policy - this outlines situations in which the Council may wish to remit rates. Rates Remission Policy Roading - policies dealing with naming roads, applying dust to gravel roads and closing (or stopping) roads. Road Naming PolicyRoad Stopping PolicyDust Suppression Policy Significance and Engagement Policy - this policy guides our community engagement process. Significance and Engagement Policy 3 Waters policies - guidelines for connecting to our 3 Waters services, including stormwater and wastewater. Connection to Wastewater and Stormwater Services PolicyBackflow Policy 2019Approved Contractors' Policy Gambling polices - these set out the number and location of pokie machines and TAB venues in the District. Gambling Venue PolicyTAB Venue Policy Land Disposal Policy - this sets out the rules around the disposal of surplus Council land. Land Disposal Policy 2022 Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) - this enables us to make a meaningful contribution towards addressing issues associated with the sale, supply or consumption of alcohol. Local Alcohol Policy 2020 Charter of Understanding - this charter between the Council and Hokonui Rūnanga provides a framework for the two of us to work together for a betterment of our people and a sustainable environment. Charter of Understanding