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Purpose

This policy applies to all requests for sponsorship received by the Council.

To manage requests for donations or sponsorship that support Central Desert Regional Council objectives.

Scope

This policy applies to all Council employees, volunteers, contractors and Councillors.

Definition and Terms

Applicant: Any individual, group, or organisation that requests donations or sponsorship from the Council.

Legislation and Reference

Local Government Act, 2019
Central Desert Regional Council – Regional Plan

Policy Statement

Council will make donations and provide sponsorship to community events and projects based on one or more of the following eligibility criteria:

1. the applicant must be a non-profit or unfunded organisation or group
2. the applicant must show community support for the proposal
3. the applicant must show how the funds will be used in the council region
4. the proposal must promote the development of the council
5. the proposal must directly benefit the community within the council region
6. the proposal must be able to help the organisation or group to generate additional funds.

Donations or sponsorship will be for no more than $2,000 per organisation or group per financial year, and the recipient must publicly acknowledge Central Desert Regional Council’s support.

The CEO can approve maximum total for donation and sponsorship funding is $10,000 per year.
Any amount above $10,000 per year need to be approved by the Council.

Requests for donations and sponsorship can be made at any time and must be directed in writing to the Chief Executive Officer.

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