Council Rangers fulfil many roles, including:
Pollution
In relation to pollution, Rangers:
- patrol for and respond to reports of air and water pollution.
- Investigate pollution events and initiate clean-up actions.
- Locate sites that have the potential to pollute and initiate action to prevent pollution occurring.
- Patrol and respond to events of air pollution. This includes smoke and dust, backyard fires and illegal burn offs.
Litter and Rubbish
In relation to litter and rubbish, Rangers patrol for and respond to reports of littering and rubbish dumping.
Feral Animals
Rangers are responsible for controlling feral animals on Council land such as cats, starlings and pigeons.
Noise
Rangers handle all noise issues that are animal related. Rangers also deal with other noise matters such as loud music and machinery.
Stock Control
Rangers respond to all reports of stock at large in public places. Rangers also attend truck incidents involving stock and monitor the condition of fences in our area to prevent stock escaping.
Vandalism
Rangers respond to reports of vandalism and work with Police and local security firms to reduce incidents of vandalism to Council property.
Abandoned Articles
Rangers organise the removal or impounding of discarded or lost property. Items may include cars, boats, beer kegs, signs - the list is endless.
Parking
Rangers enforce the parking laws in public streets within the Shire.
Roads
Rangers protect the road system from abuse and misuse, obstructions and danger.
Legal Action
Being in an enforcement role, Council's Rangers are authorised to commence legal action against offenders and to issue on-the-spot fines. Rangers also issue written cautions and aim to avoid legal action where possible.