Compliance and Enforcement Policy
Blackall Tambo Regional Council is seeking community feedback regarding the proposed and draft "Compliance and Enforcement Policy"
Council is required to assist the community to comply with the Local Laws and some State Government Legislation requirements and where compliance is not achieved, to
consider enforcement options.
Your response can be emailed to Council admin@btrc.qld.gov.au and marked "Compliance and Enforcement Policy Survey"
Council Regulatory Framework
The vehicle to create a regulatory framework is legislation. A regulatory framework will often consist of a main Act together with a range of subordinate regulations. Policies developed by Council to support the
Act provide guidance to the community and irs delegated officers.
This Compliance and Enforcement Policy advocates voluntary compliance with the law and provides clear guidelines on how the Blackall Tambo Regional Council will
exercise its enforcement actions under the various Acts, Regulations, Local Laws and Planning Scheme where required.
The policy is supported by a broader compliance and enforcement structure which includes-
- a corporate investigative manual;
a reviewable decision - making process;
a complaint management system;
access to documents through Freedom of Information; and
collaboration with the Queensland Ombudsman's Office.
Investigation and enforcement are a last resort following the breakdown of negotiated outcomes.