LEGAL advice has forced Wagga City Council to alter its Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) policy.
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A report tabled to last night's policy and strategy committee meeting revealed modifications had been made to ensure the policy didn't "create an expectation council was taking on the responsibility of ensuring the public's safety".
The changes were recommended for adoption at the full meeting, in two weeks, without any debate from councillors.
It came as the city's elected representatives were due to discuss contact negotiations with Schneider Electric Buildings Australia Pty Ltd behind closed doors late last night.
Council's CCTV policy - which deals with the introduction, ongoing management and operation of the scheme within the Wagga CBD - was adopted in December last year.
According to the report, the introduction of the existing policy stated the cameras were aimed at "the prevention and reduction of crime" and "detection and conviction of offenders", however, another section said it was only aimed at the latter and was inconsistent.
"To avoid creating an expectation that the council assumes responsibility for the public's safety, the CCTV policy should not refer to prevention and reduction of crime," the report said.
Other alterations included the document make it clear the cameras "will not be monitored by the council at all, but may be passively monitored live by NSW Police".
If approved on September 29, the modified policy will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days and a further report tabled at a future meeting.