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Annual Reports

The Annual Report is produced yearly by Council and outlines the previous 12 months' performance.

Council budgets

View current and past Indigo Shire Council budgets

Council Plan 2021-2025

The Council Plan sets out the key priorities for Council to focus on over the four years of its term and guides decision making and prioritisation through the annual budget process.

Community Vision

Our Community Vision has an outlook of at least 10 years and
describes our community’s aspirations for the future of the Shire

Community Satisfaction Survey

Local Government Victoria's annual community satisfaction survey collects community feedback on council's performance in five key areas.

Documents for public inspection

View documents made available in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council's Public Transparency Policy.

Freedom of Information

What is Freedom of information and how to access information from us.

Instruments of Delegation

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Local Laws

View Indigo Shire Council's Local Laws - 1 to 5

Plans and strategies

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Policies

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Public Interest Disclosures (Whistleblowing)

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