Policies and Governance

The Local Government Act (1993) provides a local government code of conduct framework for Tasmanian councillors.

Local Government Act 1993
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The George Town Council has nine Councillors elected by the community who also elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

George Town Council’s organisational structure consists of the Office of the General Manager and three directorates: Organisational Performance, Strategy & Engagement, Corporate & Community and Infrastructure & Development.

For more detail, download the George Town Council Organisational Chart.


George Town Council Organisational Chart

Local Government Code of Conduct

The Local Government Act (1993) provides a local government code of conduct framework for Tasmanian councillors. The Code of Conduct provides a consistent, effective and enforceable means to address councillor misconduct.

Tasmanian Local Government Code of Conduct

A complainant must complete a Local Government Code of Complaint Form and lodge it with the General Manager of the relevant council within six months of the alleged contravention.

Further information can be found at the Department of Premier and Cabinet website: www.dpac.tas.gov.au

Local Government Code of Complaint Form

Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002

Council adopted its Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 - Model Procedures at its meeting on the 20th August 2014.

Click below to view a copy of the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 - Model Procedures.

Public Interest Disclosures Act 2002 Model Procedures

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