Leases Policy for Community & Recreational Groups - Index

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1. Introduction: Why is a Policy Needed? (147Kb PDF)

1.1 Structure of the Policy
1.2 Policy Implementation
1.3 What does the Policy Cover?
1.4 What does the Policy Not Cover?

2. The Leasing Process (121Kb PDF)

2.1 Overview of the Process
2.2 Decision Making
2.3 Ability to Consider Lease Applications
2.4 Leasing of Public Land and the Reserves act 1977
2.5 Management Plans
2.6 Ongoing Communication

3. Assessment Process (119Kb PDF)

3.1 Assessment Criteria
3.2 Assessment of Fresh Leases
3.3 Assessment of New Leases

4. Lease Terms and Conditions (384Kb PDF)

4.1 Rental Framework
4.1.1 Standard Lease Rentals
4.1.2 Rental Phase-In Period
4.1.3 Rental Review
4.2 Tenure Framework
4.3 Assessment of Affordability
4.4 Standard Lease Format
4.4.1 Reporting Requirements
4.4.2 Allocation of Responsibilities Between Lessee and Lessor
4.4.3 Rates, Water and Other Utilities
4.4.4 Maintenance of Buildings, Structures, Vegetation and Land
4.4.5 Insurance
4.4.6 Subleasing
4.4.7 Granting Security Against a Lease
4.4.8 Additions and Alterations
4.4.9 Determination of Leases: Buildings and Structures
4.4.10 External Signs
4.4.11 External Commercial Advertising Within Leased Areas
4.5 Registration of Leases
4.6 Fees and Charges
4.7 Disputes and Termination

Appendices

Appendix One: Notes on Assessment Criteria (96Kb PDF)

Appendix Two: Council Resolution (28Kb PDF)

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