They need your support to help them do so. Councils are responsible for regulating health and building standards for all the community. Councils set all fees and charges associated with development applications and inspections, and collect the money. Councils do not tolerate corruption. All council employees must report any suspected corruption, such as bribery.
Bribery includes paying or receiving money for benefits or favours.
The penalties for anyone being caught bribing another person are severe and can lead to gaol sentences. Councils seek to deal with all applications and inspections professionally, honestly and impartially. Surveyors work to these standards and cannot make decisions based on personal friendships or social contacts. This could lead to partial decision-making, and conflicts of interest. If the situation cannot be clarified for you, or if the problems remain, you should then contact the Public Officer of the Council.