17-32 – 2017 Edition of the Councillor Handbook
| Category: Circular to Councils | Status: Active |
| Circular Details: 17-32 / 30 October 2017 / A568728 | Contact: Council Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 |
| Previous Circular: 16-39 | Attachments: Nil |
| Who should read this: Councillors / General Managers / Governance staff | Action required: Information |
| PDF Version: | Council Circular 17-32 – PDF |
What’s new or changing
- The Office of Local Government has issued an updated edition of the Councillor Handbook.
What this will mean for your council
- General Managers and council governance staff should ensure councillors are aware of the availability of the Councillor Handbook on the Office of Local Government’s website.
- The Councillor Handbook is designed to help new and returning councillors to be effective in their role.
- The handbook is the go-to resource for all councillors during their electoral term and includes links to other useful resources.
- The handbook provides more detail on the topics covered in the “Hit the Ground Running” Councillor Workshops.
Where to go for further information
- The Councillor Handbook is available on the Office of Local Government’s website at www.olg.nsw.gov.au.
- For further information, contact the Council Governance Team on 4428 4100.
Tim Hurst
Acting Chief Executive