List of Council policies, protocols, plans and strategies

What is the difference between a policy, protocol, plan and strategy?

Policies, strategies, plans and protocols have different functions:

  • A Policy sets out the council’s rules and guiding principles.
  • A Strategy outlines the long-term direction and priorities to achieve desired outcomes.
  • A Plan turns that strategy into specific actions, timelines and responsibilities.
  • A Protocol provides detailed, step-by-step instructions to ensure tasks are carried out consistently and correctly.

Council’s services are delivered in accordance with a range of adopted policies, protocols, plans and strategies. These documents are developed and reviewed on an ongoing basis. 

You can download these documents or request a hard copy at Council’s Civic Centre.

Policies

The policies listed below are currently planned for review and expected to be open for community engagement over the next 6 months:

Policies due for review in 2026:

  • Biodiversity Policy
  • Health and Wellbeing Policy
  • Gambling Policy
  • Economic Development Policy
  • Public Transparency Policy
  • Risk Management Policy
  • Privacy policy

To view and provide feedback on new and revised policies that are currently open for community engagement, visit Engage Frankston!

Protocols

Plans

Strategies

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