​​It sets out the principles for any future role of councils in emergency management and argues for a realignment of the current role so that it better reflects local government’s normal business.  It also argues that risk and variation in council capacity need to be taken into account in the State, regional and local emergency management arrangements.

The policy position was developed after a lengthy consultation with councils and stakeholders, including workshops and a six week period for councils to respond to the draft.

This policy position supported our submission to the Green Paper, Towards a more resilient and safer Victoria, and will support the our advocacy through the legislative change and sustainable projects.