Subject/titleAnnual Reporting of Labour StatisticsCircular DetailsCircular No 24-13 / 23 July 2024 / A907664Previous Circular23-08 Annual Reporting of Labour StatisticsWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Human ResourcesContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF...

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 remote communities in far west NSW for the first time in over 10 years. The state’s largest local government area by size, Central Darling Shire Council has been under administration since 2013 due to significant financial and governance issues.

The NSW Government has today ordered a public inquiry into Liverpool City Council after an interim report provided to the Minister for Local Government detailed serious concerns about widespread dysfunction and maladministration.

The Minns Government is introducing a range of measures to hold local and State Government accountable for the approval of more housing as NSW works towards its commitment of 377,000 homes by mid 2029 under the National Housing Accord. The NSW Government has been clear that addressing the housing crisis is a shared responsibility, and all levels of government must do their part. To ramp up housing supply across the state, the NSW Government has introduced planning reforms to build more homes and build better communities.

Artificial Intelligence t.rial to speed up local planning systems. Sixteen councils will trial technologies to speed up development assessment timeframes, as part of the NSW Government’s $5.6 million investment into introduce artificial intelligence into the planning system.

The 2024/25 fees payable for registration and permits for companion animals have been adjusted for inflation under clauses 18 and 27 of the Companion Animals Regulation 2018 (CA Regulation) calculated as prescribed under Schedule 2 of the Regulation using Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the Parliamentary Counsel.

Tuesday, 18 June 2024 The Minns Labor Government is building a stronger local government sector by ensuringcouncils are better positioned to deliver on the key outcomes their communities need,including the delivery of new homes. The Government recognises councils’ critical role...

SubjectICAC guidance for Councillors on corruption risks associated with overseas travelCircular Details24-11 / 14-06-2024 / A902181Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Council Governance StaffContactCouncil Governance/ (02) 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF Version24-11 ICAC guidance for Councillors...

Subject/titleResources for candidates standing at the local government electionsCircular Details24-10 / 13-06-2024 / Doc A896197Previous Circular24-04 New local government elections webpage launched on the Office of Local Government’s websiteWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactCouncil Governance...

Subject/titleAmendments to the Local Government Act 1993 removing the option for councils to employ senior council executives under statutory contracts.Circular Details24-09 / 12-06-2024 / A901423Previous Circular22-27 Discussion paper – Senior staff employmentWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Senior...