The purpose of this Circular is to provide local councils with information about the standards and approvals applying to water recycling projects and private water supplies. NSW Health developed this information in consultation with Sydney Water and the Departments of: Local Government; Water and Energy, Environment & Climate Change; and Planning.

Councils were recently notified by Circular No 06-37 regarding my approval of the Standard Contract of Employment for General Managers of Local Councils in New South Wales. I have by Order under section 338(4) of the Local Government Act 1993 now approved the Standard Contract of Employment for Senior Staff (other than General Managers) of Local Councils in New South Wales to be in force from 1 September 2006. This contract represents the standard documentation that general managers must use when appointing senior staff.

This Circular is to advise councils of the release of the Stormwater Management Services Guidelines (attached). The Guidelines have been developed to assist councils that wish to levy a stormwater management services charge. They describe in detail the requirements associated with levying the charge.

The department’s Local Government Reform - Promoting Better Practice reviews of councils have identified evidence that some councils are providing financial assistance without complying with their obligations under this section and are failing to make considered and transparent decisions on grants of financial assistance.

Category: Circular to CouncilsStatus: ActiveCircular Details: 05-26Contact: Susan Glasson - 02 4428 4135Previous Circular: NilAttachments: NilWho should read this: NilAction required: NilPDF Version:Council Circular 05-26 - PDF The purpose of this circular is to advise councils of changes to the requirements for GST...