July 25th, 2023Time running out for community input on draft Sponsorship Policy

The Macedon Ranges Shire Council is inviting community input in response to its draft Sponsorship Policy.

The Sponsorship Policy is hoped to enhance transparency, accountability, and community engagement in sponsorship activities.

Community members are invited to provide feedback on the draft Sponsorship Policy until 31 July.

Feedback received will be carefully considered and will be used to help the council refine and finalise the Policy before it ispresented for endorsement.

This policy provides guidance for council staff seeking or receiving sponsorship opportunities on behalf of the council.

It also provides guidance for requesting and reviewing responsible sponsorship naming rights requests from clubs and businesses, including temporary naming of significant assets and infrastructure at sporting grounds (such as the Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatics Centre), for both applicants and Council officers.

This policy applies to financial and in-kind support received by Council that is provided by external organisations, such as the Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards or sponsorships for shire-wideevents such as the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival.

Sponsorship support may also include VictorianGovernment or AustralianGovernment funding and/or ”To view the draft Sponsorship Policyand to submit feedbackvisit mrsc.vic.gov.au/your-say