Small Business Friendly Council Initiative
Renmark Paringa Council is a proud participant of the Small Business Friendly Council Initiative, signing the Small Business Friendly Council Charter on 1 May 2019. The Small Business Friendly Council Charter is an initiative of the Office of the Small Business Commissioner developed to enhance engagement between Council and local small businesses.
The Small Business Friendly Council Initiative Charter Agreement outlines that Council is committed to:
- Implementing activities to improve the operating environment for small business within Council’s area
- Establishing a business advisory group (if one does not already exist) to assist Council’s understanding of small business in its area
- Implementing a procurement policy which recognises and supports local small businesses wherever possible
- Paying undisputed invoices from small businesses within 30 days
- Implementing a timely and cost-effective dispute resolution process to manage disputes