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Community
Community

Community is at the core of all that we do and we are proud to offer a range of ways for everyone in our community to engage and participate in a meaningful community life.
Council
Council

Adelaide Hills Council represents, advocates for and delivers important services for and on behalf of the community. Your Council welcomes your comments, input and participation to make the Adelaide Hills a wonderful place to live, visit and do business.
Services
Services

From roads, rates and rubbish to libraries, business support and pets, Council delivers a range of services across our community that support our community to thrive.
Development
Development

The Adelaide Hills presents exciting opportunities for development of public and private land that complement the landscape, create economic growth and enhance liveability of the region.
Environment
Environment

With its unique landscape and rich biodiversity, the Adelaide Hills encompasses a highly valued natural environment with an important responsibility to ensure its sustainability for all species.
Discover
Discover

The Adelaide Hills is South Australia's premier tourism destination. Discover our diverse cultural arts and heritage, world-class produce, walking and recreation trails, bikeways, events and much more.

Adelaide Hills landscape

Council Policies

The Council's policies support our strategic direction, provide guidance for Council Members, the organisation and our community, guide decision making and set expectations for the community about how the Council conducts business and responds to issues.

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Community Policies
Corporate Governance Policies
Council Member Policies
Development and Engineering Policies
Environment and Open Space Policies
Finance Policies
Infrastructure and Assets Policies

Policies, Codes of Practice and Codes of Conduct are fundamental components of a Council’s good governance framework.

Decisions that are made in accordance with a Council policy will genuinely reflect the Council's strategic goals and principles. Policies can be used in various contexts to:

reflect the key issues facing and responsibilities of the Council
clearly provide a policy context and framework to develop detailed objectives and processes
guide staff and ensure consistency in delegated and day-to-day decision-making
transparently inform the community of a Council’s response to various issues.

Community Policies

Corporate Governance Policies

Council Member Policies

Development and Engineering Policies

Environment and Open Space Policies

Finance Policies

Infrastructure and Assets Policies

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