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THE OFFICE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT



The Office of Local Government is the NSW Government agency responsible for
strengthening the sustainability, performance, integrity, transparency and
accountability of the local government sector.

OLG has a policy, legislative, investigative and program focus in regulating the
State’s 128 local councils. The agency also works collaboratively with the local
government sector to support local councils to deliver for their local
communities. OLG, which is part of the Department of Planning and Environment,
is the key adviser to the NSW Government on local government matters.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE REVIEW OF THE COUNCILLOR CONDUCT FRAMEWORK

 

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PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

 * Public Consultation
 * Supporting and Advising Councils
 * Infrastructure Renewal
 * Apprentice and Trainee Program
 * Mutual recognition
 * Rural and Remote Council Model for Central Darling Shire
 * Joint Organisations


PUBLIC CONSULTATION – YOUR OPINION COUNTS

 * The Office of Local Government welcomes feedback from councils and members of
   the community.
 * If you are interested in providing feedback on other community consultations
   taking place throughout New South Wales, you can click here to visit the NSW
   Government Have Your Say website. This website contains a searchable database
   of community consultations taking place. You can find out what is happening
   in your community and share your opinions on new projects, services and
   government policy.

 * NSW Government Have Your Say
 * Mutual recognition


SUPPORTING AND ADVISING COUNCILS

An effective and robust governance framework is essential to the successful
performance of a council. The Office of Local Government seeks to promote and
support effective internal governance in councils through:

 * The prescription of frameworks (such as the Mode Code of Conduct) and
   appropriate standards, along with the provision of mechanisms to enforce
   compliance with those standards
 * The provision of guidance, advice and support to assist councils to comply
   with appropriate standards of internal governance
 * Monitoring and reporting on the performance of councils
 * Working with councils that fail to comply with the appropriate standards of
   governance to improve their performance
 * Taking compliance action where councils breach their obligations or betray
   the trust of their communities.

 * Model Code of Conduct and Procedures 2020
 * Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
 * Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines
 * Biodiversity Reforms
 * Early Intervention Orders
 * Standard Contracts of Employment for General Managers and Senior Staff
 * Local Government Rank to Grade Guide
 * Northern NSW Renewable Energy Blueprint


INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL

The NSW Government is committed to encouraging councils to focus on the renewal
and management of their assets and provide local communities with the key
infrastructure they need and deserve. Through various programs and initiatives,
the Government has assisted local councils in NSW to reduce the infrastructure
backlog from $7.5 billion in 2010-11 to $3.8 billion in 2018-19.
 * Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme
 * Low Cost Loan Initiative
 * TCorp Local Government Lending Facility


THE NSW GOVERNMENT IS PROVIDING $252.2 MILLION OVER 6 YEARS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT
LOCAL COUNCILS TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCES THROUGH THE RECRUITMENT OF
TRAINEES, APPRENTICES AND CADETS.

Local government currently employs more than 50,000 people across the state’s
128 councils and many trainees and apprentices who start their career at
councils also go on to work in local industry.

The program aims to increase the local government workforce by 15%, with new
apprentice and trainee roles, focusing on in-demand trades including
electricians, plumbers, engineers, civil construction workers, mechanics,
planning cadets and many more.

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The NSW Government is introducing reforms to create more vibrant public spaces
and increase economic opportunity. Mutual Recognition will help achieve this by
reducing red tape and streamlining approval processes.

Currently a range of businesses must seek separate approval from councils in
each council area they wish to operate, as required under Section 68 of
the Local Government Act 1993.

Mutual Recognition will allow certain mobile businesses to operate across
multiple council areas by seeking approval once and having that approval
recognised by other councils.

View

The Minister visited Central Darling Shire Council recently and announced that
the NSW Government will introduce a new council model that will set Central
Darling Shire up for a more sustainable future, and return democracy to for the
first time in over 10 years.



The Minister’s announcement noted the unique challenges that face the Shire, and
the intention to introduce a ‘Rural and Remote Council’ model for the Shire that
balances the need for local representation with the provision of essential
services to the community.

View


JOINT ORGANISATIONS

NSW boasts a network of 13 joint organisations to strengthen collaboration and
engagement between State and local governments and improve infrastructure and
service delivery to regional communities.

Eighty-seven councils in regional NSW are members of the 13 joint organisations:
Canberra Region, Central NSW, Far North West, Far South West, Hunter, Illawarra
Shoalhaven, Mid North Coast, Namoi, New England, Northern Rivers, Orana,
Riverina and Murray, and Riverina.

Each Joint organisation comprises member councils, State agencies and other key
stakeholders as determined by each joint organisation board.

 * Joint Organisations

 * Public Consultation
   
   
   PUBLIC CONSULTATION – YOUR OPINION COUNTS
   
    * The Office of Local Government welcomes feedback from councils and members
      of the community.
    * If you are interested in providing feedback on other community
      consultations taking place throughout New South Wales, you can click here
      to visit the NSW Government Have Your Say website. This website contains a
      searchable database of community consultations taking place. You can find
      out what is happening in your community and share your opinions on new
      projects, services and government policy.
   
    * NSW Government Have Your Say
    * Mutual recognition

 * Supporting and Advising Councils
   
   
   SUPPORTING AND ADVISING COUNCILS
   
   An effective and robust governance framework is essential to the successful
   performance of a council. The Office of Local Government seeks to promote and
   support effective internal governance in councils through:
   
    * The prescription of frameworks (such as the Mode Code of Conduct) and
      appropriate standards, along with the provision of mechanisms to enforce
      compliance with those standards
    * The provision of guidance, advice and support to assist councils to comply
      with appropriate standards of internal governance
    * Monitoring and reporting on the performance of councils
    * Working with councils that fail to comply with the appropriate standards
      of governance to improve their performance
    * Taking compliance action where councils breach their obligations or betray
      the trust of their communities.
   
    * Model Code of Conduct and Procedures 2020
    * Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
    * Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines
    * Biodiversity Reforms
    * Early Intervention Orders
    * Standard Contracts of Employment for General Managers and Senior Staff
    * Local Government Rank to Grade Guide
    * Northern NSW Renewable Energy Blueprint

 * Infrastructure Renewal
   
   
   INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
   
   The NSW Government is committed to encouraging councils to focus on the
   renewal and management of their assets and provide local communities with the
   key infrastructure they need and deserve. Through various programs and
   initiatives, the Government has assisted local councils in NSW to reduce the
   infrastructure backlog from $7.5 billion in 2010-11 to $3.8 billion in
   2018-19.
    * Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme
    * Low Cost Loan Initiative
    * TCorp Local Government Lending Facility

 * Apprentice and Trainee Program
   
   
   THE NSW GOVERNMENT IS PROVIDING $252.2 MILLION OVER 6 YEARS TO DIRECTLY
   SUPPORT LOCAL COUNCILS TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCES THROUGH THE
   RECRUITMENT OF TRAINEES, APPRENTICES AND CADETS.
   
   Local government currently employs more than 50,000 people across the state’s
   128 councils and many trainees and apprentices who start their career at
   councils also go on to work in local industry.
   
   The program aims to increase the local government workforce by 15%, with new
   apprentice and trainee roles, focusing on in-demand trades including
   electricians, plumbers, engineers, civil construction workers, mechanics,
   planning cadets and many more.
   
   View
 * Mutual recognition
   
   The NSW Government is introducing reforms to create more vibrant public
   spaces and increase economic opportunity. Mutual Recognition will help
   achieve this by reducing red tape and streamlining approval processes.
   
   Currently a range of businesses must seek separate approval from councils in
   each council area they wish to operate, as required under Section 68 of
   the Local Government Act 1993.
   
   Mutual Recognition will allow certain mobile businesses to operate across
   multiple council areas by seeking approval once and having that approval
   recognised by other councils.
   
   View
 * Rural and Remote Council Model for Central Darling Shire
   
   The Minister visited Central Darling Shire Council recently and announced
   that the NSW Government will introduce a new council model that will set
   Central Darling Shire up for a more sustainable future, and return democracy
   to for the first time in over 10 years.
   
   
   
   The Minister’s announcement noted the unique challenges that face the Shire,
   and the intention to introduce a ‘Rural and Remote Council’ model for the
   Shire that balances the need for local representation with the provision of
   essential services to the community.
   
   View
 * Joint Organisations
   
   
   JOINT ORGANISATIONS
   
   NSW boasts a network of 13 joint organisations to strengthen collaboration
   and engagement between State and local governments and improve infrastructure
   and service delivery to regional communities.
   
   Eighty-seven councils in regional NSW are members of the 13 joint
   organisations: Canberra Region, Central NSW, Far North West, Far South West,
   Hunter, Illawarra Shoalhaven, Mid North Coast, Namoi, New England, Northern
   Rivers, Orana, Riverina and Murray, and Riverina.
   
   Each Joint organisation comprises member councils, State agencies and other
   key stakeholders as determined by each joint organisation board.
   
    * Joint Organisations

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