Transparency and integrity hub

We are committed to being open, accountable and transparent in our decision-making and operations. This hub provides easy access to key Council information, helping our community stay informed about how decisions are made and how we work to deliver services and outcomes.

More information can also be found in our plans, policies and reports.

Budget

Find out about the latest Budget, financial plan and how Council are using the Council & Wellbeing Plan to guide long term strategic planning.

View the Council Plan and Budget.

CEO and General Manager expenses

Expenses of the CEO and General Managers are presented at Council Meetings each quarter.

View CEO and General Manager allowances and expenses

Community consultation and submissions

Community feedback helps inform Council decisions. Consultation reports presented to Council outline what we heard from the community and how feedback was considered.

View consultation outcomes through our Council meeting agendas and reports or at Your Kingston Your Say.

Community Satisfaction Survey

The Community Satisfaction Survey measures Council's performance and provides insight for improved service delivery. 

Council Resolutions

Council decisions and resolutions are recorded in Council Meeting Minutes. Agendas, reports and minutes allow the community to follow matters considered by Council, understand the decisions made and track outcomes over time.

Councillor attendance at meetings

Councillor attendance at Council Meetings and Briefings is available within meeting minutes. Annual attendance at Council Meetings is also summarised in the Annual Report.

Councillor expenses

Councillors can claim reasonable expenses incurred while performing their role as elected representatives. Details of expenses reimbursed to individual Councillors are published quarterly and reported annually in the Annual Report.

Councillor gift and hospitality register

The Councillor Gift and Hospitality Register records gifts and hospitality offered to Councillors. Publishing this information supports transparency, helps manage conflicts of interest and promotes public confidence in Council decision-making.

Election results

Council election results show who was elected and how votes were counted. Learn about Kingston Council elections, or view official results on the Victorian Electoral Commission website.

Grants

Our Grants Program provides an opportunity for Council to work in partnership with the local community to build a stronger, more connected city.

Find out more about our Grants Program, including details on previous grant recipients.

Meetings with Members of Parliament

The Mayor and Chief Executive Officer regularly advocate on behalf of Kingston's community. Information about meetings with Government Ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) is reported through Council's quarterly Advocacy Reports.

Public questions asked at Council meetings

Public question time is an opportunity for our community to have questions answered at Council Meetings.

Questions and answers are published in Council Meeting Minutes.

Find out more about public question time including how to submit a question.

Public Transparency Policy

We are committed to transparency in our decision-making processes and to providing you with access to Council information.

View our Public Transparency Policy.

Personal Interests - Councillors and nominated officers

Personal Interest Declarations help the community understand any private interests held by Councillors and nominated officers. Publishing this information supports transparency and helps ensure decisions are made in the public interest.

Tenders

Council is committed to a fair, consistent, and transparent tender evaluation process, in line with our Procurement Policy.

View our current Tenders