Visitor Protocols

When you visit a Central Desert Shire community on shire business we would like you to please:

  • Tell the Shire Service Manager (SSM) at least one week before your visit why you want to come, what you plan to do, who you would like to see, how long you plan to stay and what help you would like
  • Check again a day before you come in case something unforeseen has happened, for example sorry business
  • Reschedule your visit if the SSM gives you a reasonable explanation about why staff cannot meet with you or help you at the time you plan to visit
  • Respect travel restrictions because of law and culture business
  • Slow down and follow the speed signs
  • Report to the shire office before doing any work
  • Be flexible
  • Keep your meetings brief
  • Pay for the use of shire offices, accommodation and equipment (if available)
  • Do not ask for shire staff out of hours, except for emergencies
  • Respect the privacy of residents’ camps and houses
  • If you are a contractor see the SSM before you leave