17-32 2017 Edition of the Councillor Handbook
Date: Monday 30th October 2017
Category: Council Circular
Circular Details |
17-32 / 30 October 2017 / A568728 |
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Who should read this |
Councillors / General Managers / Governance staff |
Contact |
Council Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.au |
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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