Car Parking Policy

1.0Policy Statement

The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania (the Synod) will provide parking or meet the costs of parking where it is necessary for the efficient performance of an employee’s duties.

1.1ETHOS AND VALUES OF UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA

As an employer, we express the ethos of Christianity to love one another, to live justly and to seek the reconciliation and renewal of all creation by respecting ourselves and all whom we serve and employ. We strive to do so by:

  • Being inclusive
  • Acting and advocating for a just society
  • Working for peace and justice in the World
  • Having an openness to the wisdom of people of other faiths and views
  • Implementing environmentally sustainable practices

In our workplace we value justice, inclusion, compassion, shared leadership, respect, integrity, wise stewardship and innovation.

Consideration should be given to the ethos and values in seeking guidance and interpretation surrounding this policy.

1.2SCOPE

This policy is intended to apply to all permanent employees at the UCA Victoria and Tasmania Synod.

1.3PRINCIPLES UNDERPINNING THIS PROCESS

a)Natural justice / procedural fairness

b)Safe Place

c)Understanding of Power

d)Boundaries

e)Privacy /confidentiality

1.4POLICY OWNER

This policy is implemented and maintained by the Director People and Culture.

1.5FURTHER ASSISTANCE

The People and Culture team are able to assist you with interpretation or application of this policy

1.6POLICY REVIEW

This policy will be reviewed every two years or earlier if required

1.7RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Motor Vehicle Policy

2.0Policy in Practice

2.1Any employee who is entitled to a Synod vehicle will also be entitled to onsite or commercial parking.

2.2It is recognised that some staff who are not provided with a Synod vehicle may use their own vehicle for Synod business from time to time. Where this occurs and costs of parking are incurred, the Synod will reimburse staff for these costs.

2.3Where parking is provided on Synod sites:

  • parking may only occur in designated parking areas ensuring that through ways and doorways are kept clear at all times;
  • all parking of privately owned vehicles is at the owner’s risk.

2.4The Synod does not normally provide, nor meet the costs of parking for staff who do not require a vehicle to conduct Synod business.

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