THE Alpine Shire Council is seeking community feedback on its draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2025.

The plan outlines the framework for generating the necessary revenue to support the implementation of the Council Plan and annual budget over the next four years.

Under the plan, rate revenue will account for 66 per cent of council's total operating expenditure of $33.6 million in the draft 2025/26 budget, with the remainder coming from government grants (20 per cent), contributions (two per cent), fee income (5.2 per cent) and other revenue (six per cent).

The draft plan explains how council applies Capital Improved Value (CIV) to all properties, then uses a differential rating system to determine individual rates.

Minor changes in the draft include placing Dinner Plain in the commercial/industrial differential rate and the addition of the State Government's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.

The plan also details the assumptions, policies, and decisions related to both rate and non-rate revenue, property valuation processes, and differential rating strategies.

Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, encouraged input from residents and stakeholders.

The plan can be viewed at https://engage.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/revenue-and-rating-plan-2025.

Printed copies can also be viewed at council's customer service centre in Bright and at the shire's libraries in Bright, Myrtleford and Mt Beauty.

Submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday, 27 May.

The final plan will be considered for adoption at the June council meeting.