The purpose of the Debt Management Policy is to:
- To ensure that the collection of debts is undertaken fairly, impartially, consistently, efficiently, effectively and in accordance with good governance;
- To encourage any person, organisation or company having difficulty in paying an outstanding debt to contact Council and make arrangements for a payment plan to pay the debt in a reasonable and manageable timeframe; and
- To ensure that the collection of debt is consistent with the Local Government Act and Regulations, Accounting Standards and recognised financial practices.