Circulars

22-15 Guidance for councils on the publication of disclosure of interest returns

Circular DetailsCircular No 22-15 / 23 May 2022 / A815881Previous Circular19 – 21 Release of IPC Guideline 1 Returns of InterestWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Council Governance StaffContactCouncil Governance / olg@olg.nsw.gov.au / (02) 4428 4100Action requiredInformationPDF Version22-15...

22-14 2022/23 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal

Circular DetailsCircular No 22-14/ 22 May 2022 / A817449Previous Circular21-06 – 2021/22 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration TribunalWho should read thisCouncillors / General ManagersContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF Version22-14 2022/23 Determination of...

22-13 Councillor and general manager financial management responsibilities – Information sessions

Circular Details22-13/19 May 2022 / A813903Previous Circular21-21 / 6 August 2021 / A773025Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactPolicy Team / (02) 4428 4100 / code@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformationPDF Version22-13 Councillor and general manager financial management responsibilities –...

22-12 Proposed amendments to the standard contract of employment for general managers

OLG is consulting with councils on the proposed amendments to the standard contract arising from that review before they are approved by the “departmental chief executive” under section 338 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act).

22-11 Misuse of Council Resources – May 2022 Federal Election

Circular Details22-11 / 19 April 2022 / A815626Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformation / Council to ImplementPDF Version22-11 Misuse of Council Resources – May 2022 Federal...

22-10 Local Government Amendment Act 2021 – Guidance on local government rating reforms 

Circular Details22-10 / 12 April 2022 / A812712Previous Circular21-07Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Finance and Rating Staff / Corporate Governance and Legal staffContactPolicy Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF Version22-10 Local Government Amendment...

GC151 2022-23 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment

Circular DetailsGC151 / 12 April 2022 / A814632Previous CircularGC150 2021-22 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Finance ManagersContactHelen Pearce / 02 4428 4131 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformationPDF VersionGC151 2022-23 Financial Assistance Grants...

22-09 Councils’ obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2018

Circular Details22-09 / 11 April 2022 / A803923Previous CircularN/AWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / council governance and procurement staffContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF Version22-09 Councils’ obligations under the Modern Slavery Act...

22-08 Model Social Media and Councillor and Staff Interaction Policies

Circular Details22-08 / 7 April 2022 / A806228Previous Circular21-08: Consultation on draft Model Social Media and Councillor and Staff Interaction Policies and on the development of a Model Media PolicyWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Council governance and...

22-07 Guidelines for Additional Special Variation (ASV) Process for 2022-23

Circular Details22-07 / 6 April 2022 / A815377Previous Circular22-03 Guidelines for Additional Special Variation (ASV) Process for 2022-23Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Rating and Finance StaffContactPolicy Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformationPDF Version22-07 Guidelines for...