Local councils are crucial to the State’s economy, employing more than 48,000 people and spending over $12 billion annually on infrastructure, facilities and services for local communities. The Office of Local Government works collaboratively with the local government sector to strengthen and support the 128 councils in NSW to better serve their local communities. In this section, council staff and councillors can access a wide range of information and resources to assist them to fulfil their legislative obligations and develop best practice.
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Local Government Emergency Recovery Support Group |