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Procurement Policy
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Procurement Policy Approval Date: 14 December 2021
Approved By: Council
Review Date: 31 December 2025
Responsible Officer: Manager Property  Procurement and Assets  Version 01
Authorising Officer: Chief Executive Officer

Definitions and abbreviations

This section defines the key terms used in this policy.

Term Definition
Act Local Government Act 2020
City The City of Greater Geelong organisation led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Conflict of Interest A general conflict of interest or a material conflict of interest within the meaning of sections 127 and 128 of the Act respectively.
Contract Risk Framework A framework that outlines the City’s appetite for contractual risk that is prepared by the City’s Legal Services Unit and approved by the City’s Executive Leadership Team from time to time.
Councillor A person who has been elected to the office of Councillor of Council with the City of Greater Geelong.
GROW G21 Region Opportunities for Work Program which is aimed at changing the way the City buys and employs locally to support local businesses and help create equitable and sustainable jobs.
Probity Undertaking Procurement in a way that ensures:
  1. compliance with legal obligations;
  2. fairness impartiality and accountability;
  3. appropriate management of any Conflicts of Interest;
  4. transparency subject to any confidentiality obligations and
  5. ability to withstand internal and external scrutiny.
Procedure The procedures manual and contract management guideline that implement this policy.
Procurement The process of acquiring of goods and services including for the carrying out of works.
Public Market Approach A competitive process that tests the market for the s
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