The finance-related policies represent a necessary and prudent step in ensuring Council's continued compliance with its obligations under the Local Government Act 1993. The reviewed and updated suite of policies reflects Council's commitment to sound financial governance and transparent public accountability. Public exhibition of these policies will provide the community with an opportunity to review and comment on the frameworks that underpin Council's financial management practices.

The following draft policies on public exhibition include:

a) Draft Aggregation of Land Values for Rating Purposes Policy

b) Draft Loan and Borrowings Overdraft Policy

c) Draft Backdating of Claims for Pensioner Rebate Policy

d) Draft Investment Policy

If you have something to say about any aspect of the draft policies, we encourage you to contact us. All submissions must be received by 3 June 2026.

Contact email: council@burwood.nsw.gov.au

Subject Line: Draft Finance Policies Exhibition