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This Policy applies to all Leases, Licences, Management Agreements and Private Use agreements issued by Council for the use of Council-owned and Council-managed land and buildings.

To ensure that all leasing and licensing of Council-owned land and Council-managed land is managed consistently.

The leasing and licensing of Council-owned land is bound by legislation, primarily found in section 115 the Local Government Act 2020 (LGA) which specifies Council’s power to lease and license land. 

For the leasing and licensing of Council-managed land where Council is the appointed Committee of Management, Council is bound by legislation, primarily the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.

There are currently four agreement types that Council manages, which are outlined in the Policy:

• Community (Non-Commercial) Agreements 
• Commercial Agreements
• Management Agreements
• Private Use Agreement

This policy encourages Council to work with Traditional Owner Groups to support the development of healthy communities and where appropriate, promote investment and encourage innovation while considering both future and present needs of the communities and that Traditional Owner rights under the Traditional Owner Settlement Act 2010 (Vic).