Please see below Fee Waiver or Reduction Request Form:
Fee Waiver and Reduction Request Form(PDF, 109KB)
In accordance with Council’s Fee Waiver and Reduction Policy(PDF, 309KB), you can use this form to request a reduction to discretionary fee or charge (i.e. a fee or charge that is not required by law or other external body). You must read the Policy before applying. Any decision to waive a fee will consider the following criteria:
Whether -
- The activity to which the fee or charge applies demonstrates specific benefits to the Hindmarsh Shire community.
- The activity supports Council’s vision and goals as defined in the Council Plan.
- The nature of the applicant, e.g., is the applicant a not-for-profit organisation or recognised by the Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission.
- The applicant performing the activity is based in Hindmarsh Shire.
- The applicant performing the activity provides services/benefits to residents or the wider Hindmarsh Shire community.
- The scope for waiving the particular fee or charge within the context of departmental budgets, policies, and the broader business activity/market.
A fee waiver will not be considered where the request:
- Is part of Council (for example, where the activities of one business unit are regulated by a permit issued by another business unit).
- Is undertaken by a contractor engaged by, and conducting works on behalf of, Council.
- Is contrary to, or inconsistent with, another Council Policy.
- Is already supported by Council via a financial or in-kind contribution.
- Is subject to an existing agreement, including but not limited to Memorandums of Understanding.
- Is a primary or core service of State or Federal Governments.
- Duplicates existing Council programs or activities.
The remaining terms, conditions and criteria are available in the Policy.