Governance is the process by which the council ensures its decision making is transparent and accountable and that its operation is democratic and well managed.
The City of Greater Geelong has numerous controls in place to provide for good governance and ensure that members of the public can access, understand and participate in council activities.
Freedom of Information
Members of the public have the legal right of access to documents in the possession of the
Council and its Officers.
Protected disclosure
To ensure that public organisations such as councils are responsible, accountable
and protect the public by exposing serious public sector unlawful activity.