Governance is the process by which the council ensures that:

• Decision-making processes are transparent and accountable
• The community can access, understand and participate in council activities and processes and
• The organisation is well-managed.

For more information, please contact the Governance via eServices or phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713.

	Blowing the whistle		Explains what a whistleblower is and outlines how whistleblowing is dealt with at the City of Port Phillip.
	Advisory Committees		Lists advisory committees and Section 86 special committees and the City of Port Phillip.
	Community Governance Statement		The community governance statement sets out principles of good governance at the City of Port Phillip.
	Councillors' Code of Conduct		Rules of conduct for councillors, procedures for resolving disputes between councillors, procedures for disclosure of councillor interests and guidelines for operations during an election period.
	The Role of Local Government		Information about the purpose, functions and powers of local government, including conduct of Electoral Representation Review.
	Good Governance Guide		Produced as a tool for local governments to adapt to their own needs, the Guide provides a comprehensive overview of governance concepts and illustrates approaches for the effective implementation of good governance in local government.
	E-democracy		Describes the e-governance journey that has started to unfold at the City of Port Phillip, including links to e-governance initiatives that have already been implemented.
	Local Government Finance Reform		Includes key documents and links relating to the campaign for local government finance reform, including the Access Economics report assessing local government finance reform proposals.

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