Draft Memorials Policy

Update 7 December 2021

We would like to thank those who provided feedback in this consultation. All feedback was presented to Council on Tuesday 23 November 2021. The report presented to Council including all feedback can be reviewed in the link below:

211123 Council Agenda 23 Nov 2021 - PUBLIC.pdf (ahc.sa.gov.au) on page 146 – 186.

Council resolved:

1. That the report be received and noted

2. With an effective date of 7 December 2021, to adopt the 23 November 2021 draft Memorials within Council Cemeteries Policy as contained in Appendix 2

3. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to make any formatting, nomenclature or other minor changes to the 23 November 2021 draft Memorials within Council Cemeteries Policy prior to the effective date.

An AMENDMENT was then Moved by Cr Malcolm Herrmann S/- Cr Leith Mudge 249/21 That the motion be amended as follows:

Policy as printed with the removal of clause 5.14.11.

Adelaide Hills Council owns or has management of 16 cemeteries in its Council area.

Many of these cemeteries have historical significance as the resting place of many of the district’s pioneers and respected citizens and therefore Council strives to efficiently and effectively manage them in a respectful manner to meet the needs of the community.

It was identified that a Memorials Policy would assist Council in providing the community with clear principles and guidelines relating to the installation and management of memorials at its cemeteries.

As a result Council have developed a draft Memorials Policy and are now making it available for community feedback to ensure it supports the community's needs.

You can Have Your Say by providing your feedback:

1. Using the online feedback form below
2. via email to engage@ahc.sa.gov.au
3. via mail to Community Engagement Coordinator, PO Box 44, Woodside SA 5244
4. via phone 8408 0400
5. Collect a hardcopy feedback form from any Council Service Centre or Library at Stirling, Gumeracha or Woodside.

For feedback to be considered it must be received by Council no later than 5pm, Tuesday 5 October 2021