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- 05-26 – GST – Council compliance requirements from 2004/05
- 06-32 – Provision of financial assistance under Section 356
- 06-47 – Stormwater Management Services Charge Guidelines
- 06-52 – Standard Contract of Employment General Managers of Local Councils in NSW and Standard Contract of Employment
- 07-27 – Approval Of Water Recycling Projects And Private Water Supplies
- 07-49 – Criteria For Applications Under Section 358 Of The Local Government Act 1993 – Formation Of Corporations Or Other Entities
- 08-07 – Valuation Of Property, Plant & Equipment At Fair Value
- 08-27 – Stormwater Harvesting And Reuse
- 08-66 – Guidelines for fireworks events
- 09-11 Local Government Filming Protocol
- 09-21 Revised Borrowing Order
- 09-25 – Land Under Roads
- 09-36 – Release of revised councillor expenses and facilities guidelines
- 09-39 Tendering Guidelines for NSW Local Government
- 10-11 Release of Investment Policy Guidelines
- 10-33 – Alcohol Prohibited Areas – Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- 10-34 Capital Expenditure Guidelines
- 11-01 – Revised Ministerial Investment Order
- 11-08 Collaborative Arrangements between Councils – Survey Report
- 11-14 Guidelines for the Appointment and Oversight of General Managers
- 11-23 – GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
- 11-23 GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
- 11-27 Findings from review of councillor expenses and facilities policies
- 11-37 Council Procurement and Contract Management Practices – Contracts for Consultancy and Professional Services
- 11-42 Developing a Council Community Events Policy – A Toolkit for NSW Councils
- 12-02 – Procurement from Disability Employment Organisations
- 12-09 Fair Valuation, infrastructure, property, plant and equipment
- 12-12 Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- 12-14 Candidate diversity strategy and thinking about becoming a councillor?
- 12-19 – September 2012 Local Government Elections Caretaker Provisions
- 12-20 September 2012 Local government elections – Use of council resources and electoral material
- 13-23 Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils – S23a Guideline
- 13-50 Building a New Local Government Performance Measurement Framework
- 14-02 – Approval of Internal Audit Bureau as an alternative provider of conduct reviewers
- 14-22 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – call for applications
- 14-31 Announcement of changes to improve boat trailer parking
- 15-01 – Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014
- 15-02 – Disclosure of Information by Councils to NBN Co Limited for the delivery of the National Broadband Network
- 15-03 – Disability Inclusion Action Planning requirements of local councils
- 15-04 – Release of Fit for the Future Template 3 (Rural Council Proposal)
- 15-05 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Successful Applicants in Year One
- 15-06 – Information and Privacy Commission – Privacy Governance Framework
- 15-07 – Misuse of Council Resources – 2015 State Election
- 15-08 – New NSW Online Registry for court services to save time and money
- 15-09 – Changes to the land acquisition process for acquiring authorities in NSW
- 15-10 – More time to get pools safe before selling or leasing
- 15-11 – 2015 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- 15-12 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting 2014-15
- 15-13 – Fit for the Future Expert Panel
- 15-14 – Information About Rating 2015/16
- 15-15 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Year 2 (2015/16) – Call for applications
- 15-16 – Reporting of Rates Permissible Income for 2015/16
- 15-17 – Fit for the Future – Methodology and templates
- 15-18 – 2015/16 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 15-19 – Fixing Country Roads – Grant Writing Workshops
- 15-20 – Your Council – Profile & Performance of the NSW Local Government Sector 2013/14
- 15-21 – Filing fees payable by councils for Court and Tribunal matters
- 15-22 – Public Interest Disclosure Obligations
- 15-23 – Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 23)
- 15-24 – 2015/16 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 15-25 – Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 15-26 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2014/15
- 15-27 – Review of Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements
- 15-28 – Joint Organisation Pilot: progress and upcoming consultation
- 15-29 – Auditing of the Report on Infrastructure Assets (Special Schedule 7)
- 15-30 – Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Fair Value Disclosures of Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities
- 15-31 – Managing Aggressive Dogs in the Community – Responsibilities of Councils
- 15-32 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Successful Applicants in Year Two
- 15-33 – Review of Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements
- 15-34 – Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Reporting
- 15-35 – State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC) – Strategic Emergency Operations Centre Review – Inventory Survey
- 15-36 – Release of IPART’s Fit for the Future report – Announcement of Stronger Communities Fund
- 15-37 – 50% discounted registration fee for desexed animals sold by an eligible pound or shelter
- 15-38 – Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 – Certificate lodgement fees
- 15-39 – GIPA Guideline 1 – Disclosure of information in returns of interests submitted by councillors and designated persons
- 15-40 – Recovery of outstanding Water Charges
- 15-41 – Commencement of the Local Government Amendment (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance Act) 2015
- 15-42 – New powers to help councils and others manage boat trailers in local streets
- 15-43 – Section 23A Guidelines – Council Decision Making During Merger Proposal Periods
- 16-01 – New Local Government Act Development Consultation
- 16-02 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2016/17
- 16-03 – 2016 Ministers Awards for Women in Local Government
- 16-04 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting for 2015-16 (update 24)
- 16-05 – Changes for properties sold or leased with swimming pools
- 16-06 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Year 3 (2016-17) – Call for applications
- 16-07 – Special Schedule 8 Permissible Income Workpapers 2016-17
- 16-08 – Approval of investigation services suppliers specified under NSW Procurement’s Performance and Management Services Prequalification Scheme for referrals of councils’ code of conduct complaints
- 16-09 – Phase in of new powers to help manage boat trailer parking
- 16-10 – Model Asbestos Policy Update for NSW Councils
- 16-11 – Rating Information 2016-17
- 16-12 – Arrangements for the sale and lease of swimming pools from 29 April 2016
- 16-13 – Taxation arrangements for new councils
- 16-14 – 2016-17 Youth Opportunities funding now open
- 16-15 – 2016/17 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 16-16 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 24)
- 16-17 – Public access to the new NSW Companion Animals Registry for cat and dog owners
- 16-18 Council decision-making prior to the September 2016 local government elections
- 16-19 – Preparation of non-residential rolls
- 16-20 – “Electoral matter” and use of council resources prior to local government elections
- 16-21 – 2016/17 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 16-22 – The Local Government and Elections Legislation Amendment (Integrity) Act 2016
- 16-23 – Stand for your community guide and candidate diversity strategy publications
- 16-24 – Section 355 committees
- 16-25 – Preparing for new Joint Organisations in each region
- 16-26 – Voting at the upcoming council elections on 10 September 2016
- 16-27 – Annual reporting requirements for councils with elections in September 2016
- 16-28 – Annual and end-of-term reporting requirements for councils with deferred elections
- 16-29 – Changes to the online GIPA Tool for new councils – Update from the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC)
- 16-30 – Local Government Amendment (Governance and Planning) Act
- 16-31 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2015-16
- 16-32 – Oath or affirmation of office by councillors
- 16-33 – 2016 Local Government Elections – Hit the Ground Running Councillor Workshops
- 16-34 – $5 million NSW Boating Now grant program open for boat trailer parking solutions
- 16-35 – More Phase 1 amendments to the Local Government Act commenced by proclamation
- 16-36 – Financial reporting obligations – AASB 124 Related party disclosures
- 16-37 Local authority mandatory swimming pool inspection program reminder
- 16-38 – 2016 “Hit the Ground Running” Councillor Workshops for councils with elections in September and October 2016 – promotional flyer and online registrations
- 16-39 – 2016 edition of the Councillor Handbook
- 16-40 – 2016 local government elections – survey of candidates and councillors
- 16-41 – Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Reporting
- 16-42 – Review of the Model Code of Conduct and Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct
- 16-43 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Successful Applicants in Year Three
- 16-44 – Election Timing and Cycle of Council Elections
- 16-45 – NSW Government response to the Independent Review of Swimming Pool Regulation
- 16-46 – Development of a Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 16-47 – Update of Parking Area Agreement Guidelines and release of fact sheets on free parking area and strata/community parking area agreements
- 16-48 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2017/18
- 16-49 – Fit for the Future Improvement Plans and Integrated Planning and Reporting
- 16-50 – Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements for councils with deferred elections
- 16-51 – Further Phase 1 amendments to the Local Government Act commence and amending regulation made
- 16-52 – Induction and Ongoing Professional Development for Mayors and Councillors
- 17-01 – Exhibition draft of Bill to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- 17-02 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 25) and Supplement
- 17-03 – 2017 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- 17-04 – Topics for local government performance audit by Auditor-General of NSW
- 17-05 – Innovation Fund – Round Two – Open for Applications
- 17-06 – Commencement of Phase 1 Amendments – An Overview
- 17-07 – Update to Integrated Planning and Reporting Manual – request for feedback
- 17-08 – 2017/18 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 17-09 – Information about Rating 2017-18
- 17-10 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting
- 17-11 – Council decision-making prior to the September 2017 local government elections
- 17-12 – “Electoral matter” and use of council resources prior to local government elections
- 17-13 – Preparation of non-residential rolls
- 17-14 – Elections for councils affected by merger proposals on 9 September 2017
- 17-15 – Release of Discussion Paper – Review of Companion Animals Regulation 2008
- 17-16 – Transition from Administration to the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework for merged councils
- 17-17 – Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy – Better Practice Template
- 17-18 – Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 17-19 – Stand for your community – candidate guide and candidate diversity resources
- 17-20 – 2017 Local Government elections – Hit the Ground Running workshops
- 17-21 – Reporting of Rates Permissible Income for 2017-18
- 17-22 – Oath or affirmation of office by councillors
- 17-23 – Preparing for implementation of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
- 17-24 – Guidelines for Council When Notification of an Intention to use Fireworks is Received
- 17-25 – Container Deposit Scheme and waste management contracts
- 17-26 – 2017 “Hit the Ground Running” Councillor Workshops for councils with elections in September 2017 – promotional flyer and online registrations
- 17-27 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2016-17
- 17-28 – 2017-2018 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 17-29 – Investment Policy Guidelines – Interim TCorp Waiver
- 17-30 – Consultation on drafts of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and associated Procedures
- 17-31 – Updated Practice Note 15 – Water Safety
- 17-32 – 2017 Edition of the Councillor Handbook
- 17-33 – GIPA Annual Reporting Obligations
- 17-34 – GIPA Contracts Register
- 17-35 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2018/19
- 17-36 – Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Reporting
- 17-37 – Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
- 17-38 – Update on implementation of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
- 17-39 – Consultation on the Proposed Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines
- 17-40 – Consultation on the draft Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 17-41 – 2017-18 draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (Update No. 26)
- 17-42 – Changes to Crown reserve management under the Crown Land Management Act 2016
- 17-43 – Boat Trailer Impounding Guidelines for councils
- 18-01 – Establishment of a Council Engagement Team
- 18-02 – Supporting Joint Organisation success – Consultation on regulations and extension to the nomination deadline
- 18-03 – Reminder: Invitation for submissions on consultation drafts of the following: Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines and Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 18-04 – OLG Financial Reporting Roadshows 2018
- 18-05 – Commencement of the biodiversity offset scheme across most of NSW
- 18-06 – 2018 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- 18-07 – Council Crown Land Managers – General Manager and senior staff webinar
- 18-08 – Information about Rating 2018-19
- 18-09 – Support for councils in relation to kerbside recycling and the impact of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
- 18-10 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 26)
- 18-11 – Companion Animals Regulation 2008 Review
- 18-12 – Management of unsolicited proposals received by councils
- 18-13 – Local Government Skills Strategy
- 18-14 – Auditor General’s report to Parliament on the 2016-17 financial audits of NSW Councils
- 18-15 – Commencement of the Crown Land Management Act 2016
- 18-16 – Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 18-17 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2017-18
- 18-18 – 2018/19 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 18-19 – Changes relating to the publication of notices
- 18-20 – Guidance to councils on transitioning to the new Australian Accounting Standards
- 18-21 – 2018-19 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 18-22 – Release of the Charter for Public Participation – a guide to assist agencies and promote citizen engagement
- 18-23 – Mayoral Elections
- 18-24 – Status of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures
- 18-25 – Status of the new Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines
- 18-26 – Commencement of amendments to the Companion Animals Act 1998 and a new Companion Animals Regulation 2018
- 18-27 – Review of Privacy Code of Practice for Local Government
- 18-28 – Annual Report Checklist
- 18-29 – New structure for NSW State Emergency Service
- 18-30 – Changes to GIPA – IPC Advice
- 18-31 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2019-20
- 18-32 – Councils are invited to visit OLG’s trade exhibition display booth at the LGNSW Conference 21-23 October, Albury
- 18-33 – OLG Financial Reporting Workshops 2018-19
- 18-34 – Reminder of 1 December 2018 deadline for councils to finalise a refund sharing agreement to share in Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) kerbside revenue
- 18-35 – The new Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils
- 18-36 – Promoting Water Safety during the 2018-19 Swimming Season
- 18-37 – Audit Office – Local Government Fraud Control Performance Audit
- 18-38 – 2018-19 draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (Update No. 27)
- 18-39 – Debt Management and Hardship Guidelines
- 18-40 – Expanded powers under the Impounding Act 1993 to manage shared bicycles
- 18-41 – Misuse of Council Resources – March 2019 State Election
- 18-42 – Recent amendments to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
- 18-43 – Council decisions on the administration of the September 2020 elections
- 18-44 – Commencement of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures
- 18-45 – Commencement of the new Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 18-46 – New Councillor Induction and Professional Development Requirements
- 18-47 – Amendments to the election provisions of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
- 19-01 – NSW Parking Fine – Grace Period Provisions
- 19-02 – IPART review of the costs of conducting local government elections and extension of the deadline for councils to make a decision on the administration of their elections
- 19-03 – 2018-19 and 2019-20 Joint Organisation Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 19-04 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 27) including Joint Organisations Supplement
- 19-05 – Information about Rating 2019-20
- 19-06 – Changes to emergency services funding arrangements
- 19-07 2019/20 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 19-08 Consultation on revised IPC Guideline 1 Returns of Interests
- 19-09 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 19-10 Consultation on webcasting guidelines
- 19-11 Release of IPART Reports into rating and compliance matters for consultation
- 19-12 Consultation by IPART on recommended reforms to local government election costs and extension of the deadline for councils to make a decision on the administration of their elections
- 19-13 The development of template social media and councillor/staff interaction policies – initial consultation
- 19-14 Recent amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- 19-15 End of Year Financial Reporting 2018-19
- 19-16 New Property Acquisition Standards to apply immediately to all acquiring authorities in New South Wales, including all general purpose and county councils
- 19-17 The appointment and dismissal of senior staff
- 19-18 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2019-20
- 19-19 Resources to support implementation of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW
- 19-20 A new internal audit and risk management framework for local councils in NSW – release of discussion paper
- 19-21 – Release of IPC Guideline 1 Returns of Interests
- 19-22 – Government response to IPART’s review of local government election costs
- 19-23 – Constitutional referendums and council polls
- 19-24 – Ward boundary and name changes
- 19-25 – Penalties available to councils for code of conduct breaches by councillors
- 19-26 Councils are invited to visit OLG’s trade exhibition display booth at the LGNSW Conference 14-16 October, Warwick Farm
- 19-27 Extension of the rates path protection for new councils
- 19-28 Annual Report and Annual Performance Statement Checklists
- 19-29 2019-20 Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 28)
- 19-30 Review of Impounding Act 1993 and Release of Discussion Paper
- 19-31 Amendments to the electoral provisions of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
- 20-01 Recovery Information for Councils impacted by bushfires in NSW
- 20-02 Exemption for activities under Part 3 of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
- 20-03 Amendments to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 to increase the tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire recovery and operations
- 20-04 Land use planning changes to assist communities recover from NSW bushfires
- 20-05 Release of councillor superannuation discussion paper
- 20-06 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Development Updates
- 20-07 Department of Premier and Cabinet circulars on employment arrangements and international and domestic travel in relation to novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 20-08 Release of the Guide to Webcasting Council and Committee Meetings
- 20-09 Compliance with social distancing requirements to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus at council and committee meetings
- 20-10 Postponement of the September 2020 Local Government Elections
- 20-11 Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 28) including Joint Organisations Supplement
- 20-12 Modification of statutory requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-13 Managing fraud and corruption risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-14 Updated guidance on attendance by councillors and others at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-15 New Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements for NSW councils
- 20-16 COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package
- 20-17 Relaxation of some restrictions on the attendance by councillors and staff at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-18 Important changes for all councils made by the COVID-19 Legislative Amendment (Emergency Measures-Miscellaneous) Act No.2
- 20-19 Information about Ratings 2020-21
- 20-20 Clarification for issuing and collecting 2020-21 single and first quarter rates instalments
- 20-21 Further relaxation of restrictions on attendance at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-22 – Supporting local businesses to comply with COVID-19 restrictions
- 20-23 2020/21 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 20-24 Extension of increased tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire response and recovery to 31 December 2020
- 20-25 The date of the next ordinary local government elections is 4 September 2021
- 20-26 New guidelines for registration agents
- 20-27 Amendments to the Companion Animals Regulation 2018
- 20-28 Rules on attendance at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic as of 1 July 2020
- 20-29 September 2020 mayoral elections
- 20-30 COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package – 2020-21
- 20-31 New requirement for councils to retain recordings of meetings on their websites for a minimum of 12 months
- 20-32 Amendments to the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures
- 20-33 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2020-21
- 20-34 Joint Organisation Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2020-21
- 20-35 2019-20 Survey of Seizures of Cats and Dogs – Extension of Due Date
- 20-36 End of Year Financial Reporting 2019-20
- 20-37 Status of special COVID-19 measures
- 20-38 Special Rate Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process
- 20-39 Constitutional referendums and council polls
- 20-40 Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting 2020-21
- 20-41 Further extension of increased tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire response and recovery to 30 June 2021
- 20-42 Release of Exposure Draft Bill on local government rating reform
- 21-01 Transitioning back to in-person council and committee meetings and consultation on proposed changes allowing remote attendance at meetings
- 21-02 Temporary exemption from the requirement for councillors to attend meetings in person
- 21-03 Additional functionality and improvements to the NSW Companion Animals Register and Pet Registry
- 21-04 Information about Rating 2021-22
- 21-05 Cat management requirements for councils
- 21-06 2021/22 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 21-07 Commencement of Local Government Amendment Act 2021
- 21-08 Consultation on draft Model Social Media and Councillor and Staff Interaction Policies and on the development of a Model Media Policy
- 21-09 Crown Lands – Plans of Management – Funding extension
- 21-10 Guidelines for Designated Rehoming Organisations under Section 88B of the Companion Animals Act 1998
- 21-11 Preparation of non-residential rolls
- 21-12 “Electoral matter” and use of council resources prior to local government elections
- 21-13 Review of general manager and senior staff remuneration
- 21-14 COVID-19 restrictions and council meetings
- 21-15 Introduction of free lifetime registration for rescued pets and increases to companion animal fees for 2021/22
- 21-16 Annual Report and Annual Performance Statement Checklists
- 21-17 Council decision-making prior to the September 2021 local government elections
- 21-18 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2021-22
- 21-19 Joint Organisation Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2021-22
- 21-20 Postponement of the local government elections to 4 December 2021
- GC-149 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment
- GC-150 2021-22 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment
- Grants Commission Circular- GC – 148 – 2019-20 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment and on-going transition to implement improvements to the existing allocation model
- Council Finances
- 05-26 – GST – Council compliance requirements from 2004/05
- 06-32 – Provision of financial assistance under Section 356
- 08-07 – Valuation Of Property, Plant & Equipment At Fair Value
- 09-36 – Release of revised councillor expenses and facilities guidelines
- 10-11 Release of Investment Policy Guidelines
- 10-34 Capital Expenditure Guidelines
- 11-01 – Revised Ministerial Investment Order
- 11-23 – GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
- 11-27 Findings from review of councillor expenses and facilities policies
- 12-09 Fair Valuation, infrastructure, property, plant and equipment
- 15-09 – Changes to the land acquisition process for acquiring authorities in NSW
- 15-14 – Information About Rating 2015/16
- 15-16 – Reporting of Rates Permissible Income for 2015/16
- 15-18 – 2015/16 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 15-20 – Your Council – Profile & Performance of the NSW Local Government Sector 2013/14
- 15-21 – Filing fees payable by councils for Court and Tribunal matters
- 15-26 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2014/15
- 15-29 – Auditing of the Report on Infrastructure Assets (Special Schedule 7)
- 15-34 – Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Reporting
- 15-40 – Recovery of outstanding Water Charges
- 16-02 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2016/17
- 16-07 – Special Schedule 8 Permissible Income Workpapers 2016-17
- 16-16 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 24)
- 16-21 – 2016/17 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 17-04 – Topics for local government performance audit by Auditor-General of NSW
- 17-21 – Reporting of Rates Permissible Income for 2017-18
- 17-27 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2016-17
- 17-28 – 2017-2018 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 17-35 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2018/19
- 17-36 – Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Reporting
- 18-04 – OLG Financial Reporting Roadshows 2018
- 18-17 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2017-18
- 18-20 – Guidance to councils on transitioning to the new Australian Accounting Standards
- 18-31 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2019-20
- 18-33 – OLG Financial Reporting Workshops 2018-19
- 18-39 – Debt Management and Hardship Guidelines
- 19-09 Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 19-12 Consultation by IPART on recommended reforms to local government election costs and extension of the deadline for councils to make a decision on the administration of their elections
- 19-15 End of Year Financial Reporting 2018-19
- 19-16 New Property Acquisition Standards to apply immediately to all acquiring authorities in New South Wales, including all general purpose and county councils
- 19-21 – Release of IPC Guideline 1 Returns of Interests
- 19-22 – Government response to IPART’s review of local government election costs
- 19-27 Extension of the rates path protection for new councils
- 19-28 Annual Report and Annual Performance Statement Checklists
- 19-29 2019-20 Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 28)
- 19-30 Review of Impounding Act 1993 and Release of Discussion Paper
- 20-11 Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 28) including Joint Organisations Supplement
- 20-12 Modification of statutory requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-16 COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package
- 20-19 Information about Ratings 2020-21
- 20-20 Clarification for issuing and collecting 2020-21 single and first quarter rates instalments
- 20-23 2020/21 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 20-30 COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Package – 2020-21
- 20-33 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2020-21
- 20-34 Joint Organisation Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2020-21
- 20-36 End of Year Financial Reporting 2019-20
- 20-38 Special Rate Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process
- 21-04 Information about Rating 2021-22
- 21-07 Commencement of Local Government Amendment Act 2021
- 21-16 Annual Report and Annual Performance Statement Checklists
- 21-18 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2021-22
- 21-19 Joint Organisation Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2021-22
- GC-149 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment
- Grants Commission Circular- GC – 148 – 2019-20 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment and on-going transition to implement improvements to the existing allocation model
- Councillors
- 19-25 – Penalties available to councils for code of conduct breaches by councillors
- 19-26 Councils are invited to visit OLG’s trade exhibition display booth at the LGNSW Conference 14-16 October, Warwick Farm
- Governance
- 09-25 – Land Under Roads
- 10-33 – Alcohol Prohibited Areas – Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- 11-23 GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
- 12-12 Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- 12-14 Candidate diversity strategy and thinking about becoming a councillor?
- 12-20 September 2012 Local government elections – Use of council resources and electoral material
- 13-23 Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils – S23a Guideline
- 15-01 – Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014
- 15-02 – Disclosure of Information by Councils to NBN Co Limited for the delivery of the National Broadband Network
- 15-06 – Information and Privacy Commission – Privacy Governance Framework
- 15-07 – Misuse of Council Resources – 2015 State Election
- 15-22 – Public Interest Disclosure Obligations
- 15-24 – 2015/16 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 15-39 – GIPA Guideline 1 – Disclosure of information in returns of interests submitted by councillors and designated persons
- 15-41 – Commencement of the Local Government Amendment (Councillor Misconduct and Poor Performance Act) 2015
- 15-43 – Section 23A Guidelines – Council Decision Making During Merger Proposal Periods
- 16-01 – New Local Government Act Development Consultation
- 16-08 – Approval of investigation services suppliers specified under NSW Procurement’s Performance and Management Services Prequalification Scheme for referrals of councils’ code of conduct complaints
- 16-14 – 2016-17 Youth Opportunities funding now open
- 16-15 – 2016/17 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 16-18 Council decision-making prior to the September 2016 local government elections
- 16-19 – Preparation of non-residential rolls
- 16-20 – “Electoral matter” and use of council resources prior to local government elections
- 16-22 – The Local Government and Elections Legislation Amendment (Integrity) Act 2016
- 16-23 – Stand for your community guide and candidate diversity strategy publications
- 16-24 – Section 355 committees
- 16-26 – Voting at the upcoming council elections on 10 September 2016
- 16-29 – Changes to the online GIPA Tool for new councils – Update from the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC)
- 16-30 – Local Government Amendment (Governance and Planning) Act
- 16-32 – Oath or affirmation of office by councillors
- 16-39 – 2016 edition of the Councillor Handbook
- 16-40 – 2016 local government elections – survey of candidates and councillors
- 16-41 – Annual Code of Conduct Complaints Reporting
- 16-42 – Review of the Model Code of Conduct and Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct
- 16-44 – Election Timing and Cycle of Council Elections
- 16-46 – Development of a Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 16-49 – Fit for the Future Improvement Plans and Integrated Planning and Reporting
- 16-52 – Induction and Ongoing Professional Development for Mayors and Councillors
- 17-06 – Commencement of Phase 1 Amendments – An Overview
- 17-08 – 2017/18 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 17-11 – Council decision-making prior to the September 2017 local government elections
- 17-12 – “Electoral matter” and use of council resources prior to local government elections
- 17-13 – Preparation of non-residential rolls
- 17-14 – Elections for councils affected by merger proposals on 9 September 2017
- 17-17 – Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy – Better Practice Template
- 17-19 – Stand for your community – candidate guide and candidate diversity resources
- 17-22 – Oath or affirmation of office by councillors
- 17-30 – Consultation on drafts of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and associated Procedures
- 17-32 – 2017 Edition of the Councillor Handbook
- 17-33 – GIPA Annual Reporting Obligations
- 17-34 – GIPA Contracts Register
- 17-39 – Consultation on the Proposed Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines
- 17-40 – Consultation on the draft Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 18-03 – Reminder: Invitation for submissions on consultation drafts of the following: Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines and Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 18-08 – Information about Rating 2018-19
- 18-12 – Management of unsolicited proposals received by councils
- 18-18 – 2018/19 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 18-19 – Changes relating to the publication of notices
- 18-21 – 2018-19 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 18-22 – Release of the Charter for Public Participation – a guide to assist agencies and promote citizen engagement
- 18-23 – Mayoral Elections
- 18-24 – Status of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures
- 18-25 – Status of the new Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines
- 18-29 – New structure for NSW State Emergency Service
- 18-30 – Changes to GIPA – IPC Advice
- 18-35 – The new Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils
- 18-37 – Audit Office – Local Government Fraud Control Performance Audit
- 18-41 – Misuse of Council Resources – March 2019 State Election
- 18-42 – Recent amendments to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
- 18-43 – Council decisions on the administration of the September 2020 elections
- 18-44 – Commencement of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures
- 18-45 – Commencement of the new Model Code of Meeting Practice for Local Councils in NSW
- 18-46 – New Councillor Induction and Professional Development Requirements
- 18-47 – Amendments to the election provisions of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
- 19-01 – NSW Parking Fine – Grace Period Provisions
- 19-02 – IPART review of the costs of conducting local government elections and extension of the deadline for councils to make a decision on the administration of their elections
- 19-07 2019/20 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 19-10 Consultation on webcasting guidelines
- 19-11 Release of IPART Reports into rating and compliance matters for consultation
- 19-13 The development of template social media and councillor/staff interaction policies – initial consultation
- 19-14 Recent amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
- 19-17 The appointment and dismissal of senior staff
- 19-18 Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2019-20
- 19-19 Resources to support implementation of the new Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW
- 19-20 A new internal audit and risk management framework for local councils in NSW – release of discussion paper
- 19-23 – Constitutional referendums and council polls
- 19-24 – Ward boundary and name changes
- 19-25 – Penalties available to councils for code of conduct breaches by councillors
- 19-31 Amendments to the electoral provisions of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005
- 20-05 Release of councillor superannuation discussion paper
- 20-08 Release of the Guide to Webcasting Council and Committee Meetings
- 20-09 Compliance with social distancing requirements to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus at council and committee meetings
- 20-10 Postponement of the September 2020 Local Government Elections
- 20-13 Managing fraud and corruption risks during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-14 Updated guidance on attendance by councillors and others at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-15 New Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements for NSW councils
- 20-17 Relaxation of some restrictions on the attendance by councillors and staff at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-21 Further relaxation of restrictions on attendance at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic
- 20-22 – Supporting local businesses to comply with COVID-19 restrictions
- 20-24 Extension of increased tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire response and recovery to 31 December 2020
- 20-25 The date of the next ordinary local government elections is 4 September 2021
- 20-28 Rules on attendance at council and committee meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic as of 1 July 2020
- 20-29 September 2020 mayoral elections
- 20-31 New requirement for councils to retain recordings of meetings on their websites for a minimum of 12 months
- 20-32 Amendments to the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures
- 20-37 Status of special COVID-19 measures
- 20-39 Constitutional referendums and council polls
- 20-41 Further extension of increased tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire response and recovery to 30 June 2021
- 21-01 Transitioning back to in-person council and committee meetings and consultation on proposed changes allowing remote attendance at meetings
- 21-02 Temporary exemption from the requirement for councillors to attend meetings in person
- 21-06 2021/22 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
- 21-08 Consultation on draft Model Social Media and Councillor and Staff Interaction Policies and on the development of a Model Media Policy
- 21-11 Preparation of non-residential rolls
- 21-12 “Electoral matter” and use of council resources prior to local government elections
- 21-13 Review of general manager and senior staff remuneration
- 21-14 COVID-19 restrictions and council meetings
- 21-17 Council decision-making prior to the September 2021 local government elections
- 21-20 Postponement of the local government elections to 4 December 2021
- Grants Commission
- Infrastructure and Services
- 07-49 – Criteria For Applications Under Section 358 Of The Local Government Act 1993 – Formation Of Corporations Or Other Entities
- 16-27 – Annual reporting requirements for councils with elections in September 2016
- 16-28 – Annual and end-of-term reporting requirements for councils with deferred elections
- 16-38 – 2016 “Hit the Ground Running” Councillor Workshops for councils with elections in September and October 2016 – promotional flyer and online registrations
- 16-51 – Further Phase 1 amendments to the Local Government Act commence and amending regulation made
- 20-01 Recovery Information for Councils impacted by bushfires in NSW
- 20-18 Important changes for all councils made by the COVID-19 Legislative Amendment (Emergency Measures-Miscellaneous) Act No.2
- 20-35 2019-20 Survey of Seizures of Cats and Dogs – Extension of Due Date
- 21-09 Crown Lands – Plans of Management – Funding extension
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- $1.95 million to strengthen joint organisations for regional communities
- $12 Million for RSPCA shelter expansion
- $12 million infrastructure boost for far west communities
- $250 million boost for public spaces
- $395m economic stimulus package to safeguard council jobs, services and infrastructure
- $4.8 million in funding to digitise regional NSW
- $400 million infrastructure boost for NSW councils
- $500,000 Funding boost for council pounds
- 100 days to go until voters have a say on their local council
- A million good reasons to take home a rescue pet
- A welcome financial boost for NSW councils
- Action plan to increase female representation on local councils
- Administrator appointed to Balranald Shire Council
- Armidale councillors reinstated
- Armidale Regional Council
- Armidale Regional Council
- Armidale Regional Council Suspended
- Armidale Regional Council suspension period extended
- Backing women to stand for their community
- Blue Mountains Public Inquiry Final Report
- Bowled over by plans for Mark Taylor Oval
- Budget support for local councils and communities
- Cats and dogs take centre stage at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Celebrating excellence and innovation in public works
- Central Coast Council facing suspension
- Central Coast Council interim administrator’s final report
- Central Coast Council suspended
- Central Coast Council suspension extended
- Central Darling administration extended
- Central Darling Shire, Oberon and Lithgow City Councils put on notice
- Changes to encourage more women to run for council
- Ciao Bellas Beautiful monikertops most popular dog name list
- Common sense council measures pass parliament
- Council Credit Card use crackdown
- Council Infrastructure loans surpass half a billion dollars
- Council loan approval to buy Bomen land
- Council meetings go live
- Council misconduct tops complaint list
- Council rates relief for bushfire affected communities
- Council rating reforms on the way
- Councillor Con Hindi suspended from Hurstville City Council
- Councils court out over rates debt collection
- Councils honoured for excellence and innovation in public works
- Councils recognised during Local Government Week for stepping up to the challenge
- Councils to comment, like and share views on new Social Media Policy
- Councils warned over cat management complaints
- Encouraging women to stand for election to their local council
- Equipping women to stand for their community
- Expansion works milestone at RSPCA Centre
- Fairer rating reforms introduced to parliament
- Far West Communities To Benefit From Joint Organisations
- Financial boost for Narromine business hub
- Fire affected Councils to receive immediate funding
- Free pet registration for rescue animals
- Funding boost for councils to engage youth
- Funding for NSW councils to boost summer fun
- Future proofing the Impounding Act
- Government calls on Dubbo Regional Council to lift performance and behaviour standards
- Government responds to Council rating review
- Griffith councillor reprimanded over pecunairy interest disclosure breaches
- Have your say on council meeting code and councillor training
- Have your say on new code of conduct for councils
- Have your say on the draft Local Government Rating Bill
- Helping pets find fur-ever homes this christmas
- Independent review set to crack down on councillor bad behaviour
- Key rating reforms for local councils and communities passes parliament
- Local Government Elections
- Local government elections postponed
- Local Government legend’s stellar career immortalised in Women’s Awards
- Make your mark on Graffiti Removal Day 2019
- Making life easier for pet owners
- Man’s best friend named
- Ministers’ Awards shine spotlight on inspirational women in local government
- More time to nominate in Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- More time to nominate in the Ministers’ awards for women in local government
- Multi-million dollar boost for RSPCA NSW shelters
- Nearly $10 million in ehancements for eplanning
- New and improved online pet registration gets tails wagging
- New appointments to statutory local government body
- New date set for Local Government elections
- New engagement team launched to support councils
- New powers put brakes on bad bike operators
- New resources deployed to upskill local government employees
- New taskforce to support councils with disaster recovery
- No such risky business for NSW councils
- Nominations now open for women in Local Government awards
- Nominations now open for women in local government awards
- NSW Fire-affected businesses and councils encouraged to access financial support
- NSW Government intervenes in Georges River Council
- NSW Government partners with GIVIT to distribute donated goods
- NSW Government reduces the cost of council elections
- NSW Government welcomes next step in IPARTs proposed growth methodology
- One year reprieve for council emergency services levy
- Outdoor dining coming soon
- Paws before giving a pet this christmas
- Paws to consider adopting this International Dog Day
- Penrith councillor guilty of misconduct
- Performance improvement order issued to Georges River Council
- PIO issued to Wingecarribe Shire Council
- Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council
- Rate relief extended for bushfire victims
- Regional agreement deepens city-country connection
- Regional councils plug into e-planning
- Regulatory changes to take pressure off ratepayers, businesses and councils
- Shining a spotlight on your Council for Local Government Week
- Shoalhaven school students walk in the footsteps of their local leaders for a day
- Showcasing NSW Councils at the click of a button
- Small Business Month grants to councils and local chambers of commerce
- Snowy Valleys and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Councils
- Snowy Valleys Council joins Canberra Region Joint Organisation
- Specialist support group stands ready to help flood-affected communities
- Specialist support unit stands ready for bushfire season
- Stand for your community campaign to increase diversity in local government
- State’s councillors put on notice
- Statement about Save Tumbarumba Shire Inc Proposal
- Statement on Central Coast Council
- Submissions open for councils and community to comment on general manger salaries
- Supporting councils and communities doing it tough
- Supporting councils to support communities
- Taking action against troublesome trolleys
- Vale Lilliane Brady
- Virtual council meetings permitted for another six months
- Virtual meetings fine-tuned to allow councils to function during COVID-19 restrictions
- Wagga Wagga City Council joins Riverina Joint Organisation
- Warrumbungle councillor suspended for misconduct
- Willoughby councillor penalised for misconduct
- Wingecaribee Shire Council faces suspension
- Wingecarribee Shire Council
- Wingecarribee Shire Council administrator extended for a further three months
- Wingecarribee Shire Council suspended
- Woollahra women lead the way in gender equality
- Workshops to encourage women to stand for their community this September
- Ministerial Releases
- $1.95 million to strengthen joint organisations for regional communities
- $12 Million for RSPCA shelter expansion
- $12 million infrastructure boost for far west communities
- $250 million boost for public spaces
- $395m economic stimulus package to safeguard council jobs, services and infrastructure
- $4.8 million in funding to digitise regional NSW
- $400 million infrastructure boost for NSW councils
- $500,000 Funding boost for council pounds
- 100 days to go until voters have a say on their local council
- A million good reasons to take home a rescue pet
- A welcome financial boost for NSW councils
- Action plan to increase female representation on local councils
- Administrator appointed to Balranald Shire Council
- Armidale councillors reinstated
- Armidale Regional Council
- Armidale Regional Council
- Armidale Regional Council Suspended
- Armidale Regional Council suspension period extended
- Backing women to stand for their community
- Blue Mountains Public Inquiry Final Report
- Bowled over by plans for Mark Taylor Oval
- Budget support for local councils and communities
- Cats and dogs take centre stage at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show
- Celebrating excellence and innovation in public works
- Central Coast Council facing suspension
- Central Coast Council interim administrator’s final report
- Central Coast Council suspended
- Central Coast Council suspension extended
- Central Darling administration extended
- Changes to encourage more women to run for council
- Ciao Bellas Beautiful monikertops most popular dog name list
- Common sense council measures pass parliament
- Council Credit Card use crackdown
- Council Infrastructure loans surpass half a billion dollars
- Council loan approval to buy Bomen land
- Council meetings go live
- Council misconduct tops complaint list
- Council rates relief for bushfire affected communities
- Council rating reforms on the way
- Councils court out over rates debt collection
- Councils honoured for excellence and innovation in public works
- Councils recognised during Local Government Week for stepping up to the challenge
- Councils to comment, like and share views on new Social Media Policy
- Councils warned over cat management complaints
- Encouraging women to stand for election to their local council
- Equipping women to stand for their community
- Expansion works milestone at RSPCA Centre
- Fairer rating reforms introduced to parliament
- Far West Communities To Benefit From Joint Organisations
- Financial boost for Narromine business hub
- Fire affected Councils to receive immediate funding
- Free pet registration for rescue animals
- Funding boost for councils to engage youth
- Funding for NSW councils to boost summer fun
- Future proofing the Impounding Act
- Government calls on Dubbo Regional Council to lift performance and behaviour standards
- Government responds to Council rating review
- Have your say on the draft Local Government Rating Bill
- Helping pets find fur-ever homes this christmas
- Independent review set to crack down on councillor bad behaviour
- Key rating reforms for local councils and communities passes parliament
- Local Government Elections
- Local government elections postponed
- Local Government legend’s stellar career immortalised in Women’s Awards
- Make your mark on Graffiti Removal Day 2019
- Making life easier for pet owners
- Man’s best friend named
- Ministers’ Awards shine spotlight on inspirational women in local government
- More time to nominate in Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- More time to nominate in the Ministers’ awards for women in local government
- Multi-million dollar boost for RSPCA NSW shelters
- Nearly $10 million in ehancements for eplanning
- New and improved online pet registration gets tails wagging
- New appointments to statutory local government body
- New date set for Local Government elections
- New powers put brakes on bad bike operators
- New resources deployed to upskill local government employees
- New taskforce to support councils with disaster recovery
- No such risky business for NSW councils
- Nominations now open for women in Local Government awards
- Nominations now open for women in local government awards
- NSW Fire-affected businesses and councils encouraged to access financial support
- NSW Government intervenes in Georges River Council
- NSW Government partners with GIVIT to distribute donated goods
- NSW Government reduces the cost of council elections
- NSW Government welcomes next step in IPARTs proposed growth methodology
- One year reprieve for council emergency services levy
- Outdoor dining coming soon
- Paws before giving a pet this christmas
- Paws to consider adopting this International Dog Day
- Performance improvement order issued to Georges River Council
- PIO issued to Wingecarribe Shire Council
- Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council
- Rate relief extended for bushfire victims
- Regional agreement deepens city-country connection
- Regional councils plug into e-planning
- Regulatory changes to take pressure off ratepayers, businesses and councils
- Shining a spotlight on your Council for Local Government Week
- Shoalhaven school students walk in the footsteps of their local leaders for a day
- Showcasing NSW Councils at the click of a button
- Small Business Month grants to councils and local chambers of commerce
- Snowy Valleys and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Councils
- Snowy Valleys Council joins Canberra Region Joint Organisation
- Specialist support group stands ready to help flood-affected communities
- Specialist support unit stands ready for bushfire season
- Stand for your community campaign to increase diversity in local government
- State’s councillors put on notice
- Statement on Central Coast Council
- Submissions open for councils and community to comment on general manger salaries
- Supporting councils and communities doing it tough
- Supporting councils to support communities
- Taking action against troublesome trolleys
- Vale Lilliane Brady
- Virtual council meetings permitted for another six months
- Virtual meetings fine-tuned to allow councils to function during COVID-19 restrictions
- Wagga Wagga City Council joins Riverina Joint Organisation
- Wingecaribee Shire Council faces suspension
- Wingecarribee Shire Council
- Wingecarribee Shire Council administrator extended for a further three months
- Wingecarribee Shire Council suspended
- Woollahra women lead the way in gender equality
- Workshops to encourage women to stand for their community this September
- Misconduct and Intervention
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- OLG Media Releases
- Central Darling Shire, Oberon and Lithgow City Councils put on notice
- Councillor Con Hindi suspended from Hurstville City Council
- Griffith councillor reprimanded over pecunairy interest disclosure breaches
- Have your say on council meeting code and councillor training
- Have your say on new code of conduct for councils
- New engagement team launched to support councils
- Penrith councillor guilty of misconduct
- Statement about Save Tumbarumba Shire Inc Proposal
- Warrumbungle councillor suspended for misconduct
- Willoughby councillor penalised for misconduct
- Pet Ownership
- 12-19 – September 2012 Local Government Elections Caretaker Provisions
- 14-02 – Approval of Internal Audit Bureau as an alternative provider of conduct reviewers
- 14-22 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – call for applications
- 14-31 Announcement of changes to improve boat trailer parking
- 15-05 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Successful Applicants in Year One
- 15-15 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Year 2 (2015/16) – Call for applications
- 15-25 – Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 15-31 – Managing Aggressive Dogs in the Community – Responsibilities of Councils
- 15-37 – 50% discounted registration fee for desexed animals sold by an eligible pound or shelter
- 17-18 – Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 18-16 – Increase to companion animal registration fees in line with CPI
- 18-26 – Commencement of amendments to the Companion Animals Act 1998 and a new Companion Animals Regulation 2018
- 20-26 New guidelines for registration agents
- 20-27 Amendments to the Companion Animals Regulation 2018
- 21-03 Additional functionality and improvements to the NSW Companion Animals Register and Pet Registry
- 21-05 Cat management requirements for councils
- 21-10 Guidelines for Designated Rehoming Organisations under Section 88B of the Companion Animals Act 1998
- 21-15 Introduction of free lifetime registration for rescued pets and increases to companion animal fees for 2021/22
- Policy and Legislation
- 07-27 – Approval Of Water Recycling Projects And Private Water Supplies
- 09-11 Local Government Filming Protocol
- 11-42 Developing a Council Community Events Policy – A Toolkit for NSW Councils
- 13-50 Building a New Local Government Performance Measurement Framework
- 15-03 – Disability Inclusion Action Planning requirements of local councils
- 15-04 – Release of Fit for the Future Template 3 (Rural Council Proposal)
- 15-08 – New NSW Online Registry for court services to save time and money
- 15-11 – 2015 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- 15-12 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting 2014-15
- 15-13 – Fit for the Future Expert Panel
- 15-17 – Fit for the Future – Methodology and templates
- 15-19 – Fixing Country Roads – Grant Writing Workshops
- 15-23 – Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (version 23)
- 15-27 – Review of Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements
- 15-28 – Joint Organisation Pilot: progress and upcoming consultation
- 15-30 – Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards – Fair Value Disclosures of Not-for-Profit Public Sector Entities
- 15-33 – Review of Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements
- 15-36 – Release of IPART’s Fit for the Future report – Announcement of Stronger Communities Fund
- 15-42 – New powers to help councils and others manage boat trailers in local streets
- 16-03 – 2016 Ministers Awards for Women in Local Government
- 16-04 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting for 2015-16 (update 24)
- 16-09 – Phase in of new powers to help manage boat trailer parking
- 16-10 – Model Asbestos Policy Update for NSW Councils
- 16-11 – Rating Information 2016-17
- 16-13 – Taxation arrangements for new councils
- 16-25 – Preparing for new Joint Organisations in each region
- 16-31 – End of Year Financial Reporting 2015-16
- 16-33 – 2016 Local Government Elections – Hit the Ground Running Councillor Workshops
- 16-34 – $5 million NSW Boating Now grant program open for boat trailer parking solutions
- 16-35 – More Phase 1 amendments to the Local Government Act commenced by proclamation
- 16-36 – Financial reporting obligations – AASB 124 Related party disclosures
- 16-37 Local authority mandatory swimming pool inspection program reminder
- 16-47 – Update of Parking Area Agreement Guidelines and release of fact sheets on free parking area and strata/community parking area agreements
- 16-48 – Special Variation and Minimum Rate Variation Guidelines and Process for 2017/18
- 16-50 – Integrated Planning and Reporting requirements for councils with deferred elections
- 17-01 – Exhibition draft of Bill to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- 17-02 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 25) and Supplement
- 17-03 – 2017 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- 17-07 – Update to Integrated Planning and Reporting Manual – request for feedback
- 17-09 – Information about Rating 2017-18
- 17-10 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting
- 17-15 – Release of Discussion Paper – Review of Companion Animals Regulation 2008
- 17-16 – Transition from Administration to the Integrated Planning and Reporting framework for merged councils
- 17-20 – 2017 Local Government elections – Hit the Ground Running workshops
- 17-23 – Preparing for implementation of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
- 17-24 – Guidelines for Council When Notification of an Intention to use Fireworks is Received
- 17-25 – Container Deposit Scheme and waste management contracts
- 17-26 – 2017 “Hit the Ground Running” Councillor Workshops for councils with elections in September 2017 – promotional flyer and online registrations
- 17-29 – Investment Policy Guidelines – Interim TCorp Waiver
- 17-31 – Updated Practice Note 15 – Water Safety
- 17-38 – Update on implementation of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
- 17-41 – 2017-18 draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (Update No. 26)
- 17-42 – Changes to Crown reserve management under the Crown Land Management Act 2016
- 17-43 – Boat Trailer Impounding Guidelines for councils
- 18-01 – Establishment of a Council Engagement Team
- 18-02 – Supporting Joint Organisation success – Consultation on regulations and extension to the nomination deadline
- 18-05 – Commencement of the biodiversity offset scheme across most of NSW
- 18-06 – 2018 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
- 18-07 – Council Crown Land Managers – General Manager and senior staff webinar
- 18-09 – Support for councils in relation to kerbside recycling and the impact of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS)
- 18-10 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 26)
- 18-11 – Companion Animals Regulation 2008 Review
- 18-13 – Local Government Skills Strategy
- 18-14 – Auditor General’s report to Parliament on the 2016-17 financial audits of NSW Councils
- 18-15 – Commencement of the Crown Land Management Act 2016
- 18-26 – Commencement of amendments to the Companion Animals Act 1998 and a new Companion Animals Regulation 2018
- 18-27 – Review of Privacy Code of Practice for Local Government
- 18-28 – Annual Report Checklist
- 18-34 – Reminder of 1 December 2018 deadline for councils to finalise a refund sharing agreement to share in Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) kerbside revenue
- 18-36 – Promoting Water Safety during the 2018-19 Swimming Season
- 18-38 – 2018-19 draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (Update No. 27)
- 18-40 – Expanded powers under the Impounding Act 1993 to manage shared bicycles
- 19-03 – 2018-19 and 2019-20 Joint Organisation Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements
- 19-04 – Final Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting (update 27) including Joint Organisations Supplement
- 19-05 – Information about Rating 2019-20
- 19-06 – Changes to emergency services funding arrangements
- 19-08 Consultation on revised IPC Guideline 1 Returns of Interests
- 20-02 Exemption for activities under Part 3 of the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act)
- 20-03 Amendments to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 to increase the tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire recovery and operations
- 20-04 Land use planning changes to assist communities recover from NSW bushfires
- 20-06 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Development Updates
- 20-07 Department of Premier and Cabinet circulars on employment arrangements and international and domestic travel in relation to novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 20-27 Amendments to the Companion Animals Regulation 2018
- 20-40 Local Government Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting 2020-21
- 20-42 Release of Exposure Draft Bill on local government rating reform
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- Calendar of Compliance
- Annual Report of obligations under GIPA to the Minister and the Information Commissioner [GIPA s125]
- Annual Report of obligations under PIDA to the Minister and the Ombudsman [PIDA s31]
- Closing date for Pensioner Concession subsidies claims
- Delivery Program Progress reports provided to council at least every six (6) months (LGA s 404(5))
- Delivery Program Progress reports provided to council at least every six (6) months [LGA s 404(5)]
- Delivery Program Progress reports provided to council at least every six (6) months [LGA s404(5)]
- Electronic lodgement of Grants Commission General Data Return due
- Electronic lodgement of Grants Commission Roads and Bridges Data Return due
- Expected first instalment of 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants
- Expected fourth instalment of 2019-2020 Financial Assistance Grants
- Expected fourth instalment of 2020-2021 Financial Assistance Grants
- Expected third instalment of 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants
- Financial Statements to be audited within five (5) months [LGA s416(1); LGReg cl 413G]
- First day for requests to Valuer General for estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required to be furnished [LGA s513]
- Fourth quarter rates instalment notices to be sent (LGA s 562)
- Fourth quarter rates instalment notices to be sent [LGA s562(5)]
- Fourth quarterly rates instalment due (LGA s 562)
- Fourth quarterly rates instalment due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- JO – Annual Performance Statement due [LGReg cl 397J(1)]
- JO – Annual Report of obligations under GIPA to the Minister and the Information Commissioner [GIPA s125]
- JO – Annual Report of obligations under PIDA to the Minister and the Ombudsman [PIDA s31]
- JO – Audited Financial Statements to be lodged with OLG [LGA s417(5); Code pgA-5]
- JO – Last day for annual performance statement to be published [LGReg cl 397J(2)]
- JO – Last day for meeting to be held to present audited financial statements [LGA s418(2); LGReg cl 413G]
- JO – Last day to adopt Statement of Revenue Policy and Budget [LGReg cl 397I]
- JO – Last day to provide report detailing delivery progress of the Capacity Building proje
- JO – Lodge completed written returns of interest for voting representatives and designated persons [MCC cl 4.21(b)]. Executive Officer to table returns at next JO Board meeting [MCC cl 4.25]
- JO – Public interest disclosures report due to the NSW Ombudsman [PIDA s6CA]
- JO – Report to JO Board [MCCP cl 11.2] and OLG [MCCP cl 11.2] on complaint statistics
- JO – Request for extension to lodge financial statements to be submitted in writing to OLG [LGA s416(2); Code pgA-6]
- JRA – Quarter 1, 2020-21 financial year claims due (for payments made in August 2020)
- JRA – Quarter 1, 2020-21 financial year claims due (for payments made in July 2020)
- JRA – Quarter 1, 2020-21 financial year claims due (for payments made in September 2020)
- Last day for adopting Operational Plan 2021-22 and updating Long Term Financial Plan updated [LGA s 405(1)]
- Last day for audited financial statements to be presented to the public [LGA s 418(2)]
- Last day for audited financial statements to be presented to the public [LGA s 418(2)]
- Last day for council’s ledgers to be balanced and a list balances to be prepared for six-monthly inspections by council’s auditor [LGReg cl 228]
- Last day for councils to divide their area into wards, abolish all wards, alter ward boundaries or change ward names [LGReg cl 277A]
- Last day for financial statements to be audited [LGA s416(1); LGReg cl 413G] and lodged with OLG together with Financial Data Returns [LGA s417(5); Code pgA-5]
- Last day for making rates [LGA s533; LGReg cl 413I(2)]
- Last day for rates to be levied by service of rates and charges notice [LGA s562(4); LGReg cl 413I(2)]
- Last day for requests to Valuer General for estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required to be furnished [LGA s513]
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council (LGGR cl 203(1))
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council [LGReg cl 203(1)]
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council [LGReg cl 203(1)]
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council [LGReg cl 203(1)]
- Last day to determine the number of councillors [LGA s224]
- Last due date for rates instalments (single instalment or first quarterly) [LGA s562(3); LGReg cl 413I(1)]
- Local Infrastructure Renewals Scheme (LIRS) portal opens for claims for the month
- Local Infrastructure Renewals Scheme (LIRS) portal opens for claims for the month
- Local Infrastructure Renewals Scheme (LIRS) portal opens for claims for the month
- Lodge completed written returns of interest for councillors and designated persons [MCC cl 4.21(b)]. General Manager to table returns at next council meeting [MCC cl 4.25]
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Interim Progress Report due
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Interim Progress Report due
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Interim Progress Report due
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Reimbursement claim period opens (Initial Report or Progress Report due)
- Notify the Minister (electronically to OLG with an emailed link) that Annual Report has been posted on Council’s website – Must include GIPA and PIDA annual reporting information [LGA s 428(5); LGReg cl 413H]
- Objections to the inclusion of land to be vested in public bodies must be served within two (2) months after the list is furnished (LGA s 600(6))
- Objections to the inclusion of land to be vested in public bodies must be served within two (2) months after the list is furnished (LGA s 600(6))
- Operational Plan (2020-21) adopted and Long Term Financial Plan updated (LGA s 405(1))
- Progress Reporting due – Disaster Recovery Funding – Commonwealth Government – Councils affected by Bushfire
- Proposed loan borrowings return to be submitted to TCorp
- Public bodies to provide Council with a list of parcels of land to which rate rebate applies (LGA s 600(5))
- Public bodies to provide Council with a list of parcels of land to which rate rebate applies [LGA s 600(5)]
- Public Interest Disclosure Report due to the NSW Ombudsman [PIDA s6CA]
- Report to council [MCCP cl 11.1] and OLG [MCCP cl 11.2] on complaint statistics
- Request for extension to lodge financial statements to be submitted in writing to OLG [LGA s416(2); Code pgA-6]
- Second quarter rates instalment notices to be sent [LGA s 562(5)]
- Second quarterly rates instalments due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- Second quarterly rates instalments due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- Six monthly New Council Implementation Fund and Stronger Communities Fund (Round 1 & 2) reports due for Varied Agreements
- Six monthly New Council Implementation Fund and Stronger Communities Fund (Round 1 & 2) reports due for Varied Agreements
- Survey of seizures of cats and dogs 2019-20 due
- Survey of seizures of cats and dogs 2019-20 due to be lodged
- Third quarter rates instalment notices to be sent [LGA s562(5)]
- Third quarterly rates instalments due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- Tied SCF & NCIF (2nd round) unspent or uncommitted funds must be returned to OLG
- Tied Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) and the New Council Implementation Fund (NCIF) (2nd round) aquittal reporting due
- Un-tied Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) and the New Council Implementation Fund (NCIF) (1st round) aquittal reporting due
- Valuer General to provide estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required within one (1) month of date of request (LGA s 513(2))
- Valuer General to provide estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required within one (1) month of date of request (LGA s 513(2))
- Valuer General to provide estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required within one (1) month of date of request [LGA s513(2)]
- Companion Animals
- Survey of seizures of cats and dogs 2019-20 due
- Survey of seizures of cats and dogs 2019-20 due to be lodged
- Council Workshop
- Financial Reporting issues arising due to COVID-19
- Management of hoarding and squalor – Training for Councils
- Events
- Facilitated Implementation Sessions – New Accounting Standards
- Financial Reporting issues arising due to COVID-19
- Financial Reporting Roadshows 2018-2019 – Workshop – Griffith
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 1 (11am-1:00pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 1 (11am-1:00pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 2 (1:45pm-3:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 2 (1:45pm-3:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 3 (4pm-5:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 3 (4pm-5:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 1 (10am-12pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 1 (10am-12pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 2 (1pm-2:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 2 (1pm-2:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 3 (3pm-4:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 3 (3pm-4:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 4 (5pm-6:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 4 (5pm-6:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Management of hoarding and squalor – Training for Councils
- Finance
- Electronic lodgement of Grants Commission General Data Return due
- Electronic lodgement of Grants Commission Roads and Bridges Data Return due
- Expected first instalment of 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants
- Expected fourth instalment of 2019-2020 Financial Assistance Grants
- Expected fourth instalment of 2020-2021 Financial Assistance Grants
- Expected third instalment of 2020-21 Financial Assistance Grants
- Financial Statements to be audited within five (5) months [LGA s416(1); LGReg cl 413G]
- First day for requests to Valuer General for estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required to be furnished [LGA s513]
- Fourth quarter rates instalment notices to be sent (LGA s 562)
- Fourth quarter rates instalment notices to be sent [LGA s562(5)]
- Fourth quarterly rates instalment due (LGA s 562)
- Fourth quarterly rates instalment due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- JO – Annual Performance Statement due [LGReg cl 397J(1)]
- JO – Audited Financial Statements to be lodged with OLG [LGA s417(5); Code pgA-5]
- JO – Last day for annual performance statement to be published [LGReg cl 397J(2)]
- JO – Last day for meeting to be held to present audited financial statements [LGA s418(2); LGReg cl 413G]
- JO – Last day to provide report detailing delivery progress of the Capacity Building proje
- JO – Request for extension to lodge financial statements to be submitted in writing to OLG [LGA s416(2); Code pgA-6]
- Last day for audited financial statements to be presented to the public [LGA s 418(2)]
- Last day for audited financial statements to be presented to the public [LGA s 418(2)]
- Last day for council’s ledgers to be balanced and a list balances to be prepared for six-monthly inspections by council’s auditor [LGReg cl 228]
- Last day for financial statements to be audited [LGA s416(1); LGReg cl 413G] and lodged with OLG together with Financial Data Returns [LGA s417(5); Code pgA-5]
- Last day for making rates [LGA s533; LGReg cl 413I(2)]
- Last day for rates to be levied by service of rates and charges notice [LGA s562(4); LGReg cl 413I(2)]
- Last day for requests to Valuer General for estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required to be furnished [LGA s513]
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council (LGGR cl 203(1))
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council [LGReg cl 203(1)]
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council [LGReg cl 203(1)]
- Last day for Responsible Accounting Officer to submit quarterly budget review statement to council [LGReg cl 203(1)]
- Last due date for rates instalments (single instalment or first quarterly) [LGA s562(3); LGReg cl 413I(1)]
- Local Infrastructure Renewals Scheme (LIRS) portal opens for claims for the month
- Local Infrastructure Renewals Scheme (LIRS) portal opens for claims for the month
- Local Infrastructure Renewals Scheme (LIRS) portal opens for claims for the month
- Objections to the inclusion of land to be vested in public bodies must be served within two (2) months after the list is furnished (LGA s 600(6))
- Objections to the inclusion of land to be vested in public bodies must be served within two (2) months after the list is furnished (LGA s 600(6))
- Proposed loan borrowings return to be submitted to TCorp
- Public bodies to provide Council with a list of parcels of land to which rate rebate applies [LGA s 600(5)]
- Request for extension to lodge financial statements to be submitted in writing to OLG [LGA s416(2); Code pgA-6]
- Second quarter rates instalment notices to be sent [LGA s 562(5)]
- Second quarterly rates instalments due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- Second quarterly rates instalments due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- Third quarter rates instalment notices to be sent [LGA s562(5)]
- Third quarterly rates instalments due [LGA s562(3)(b)]
- Valuer General to provide estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required within one (1) month of date of request (LGA s 513(2))
- Valuer General to provide estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required within one (1) month of date of request (LGA s 513(2))
- Valuer General to provide estimates of changes in the value of land for which supplementary valuations are required within one (1) month of date of request [LGA s513(2)]
- Financial Reporting Workshop
- Facilitated Implementation Sessions – New Accounting Standards
- Financial Reporting Roadshows 2018-2019 – Workshop – Griffith
- Governance
- Annual Report of obligations under GIPA to the Minister and the Information Commissioner [GIPA s125]
- Annual Report of obligations under PIDA to the Minister and the Ombudsman [PIDA s31]
- Closing date for Pensioner Concession subsidies claims
- Delivery Program Progress reports provided to council at least every six (6) months (LGA s 404(5))
- Delivery Program Progress reports provided to council at least every six (6) months [LGA s 404(5)]
- Delivery Program Progress reports provided to council at least every six (6) months [LGA s404(5)]
- JO – Annual Report of obligations under GIPA to the Minister and the Information Commissioner [GIPA s125]
- JO – Annual Report of obligations under PIDA to the Minister and the Ombudsman [PIDA s31]
- JO – Last day to adopt Statement of Revenue Policy and Budget [LGReg cl 397I]
- JO – Lodge completed written returns of interest for voting representatives and designated persons [MCC cl 4.21(b)]. Executive Officer to table returns at next JO Board meeting [MCC cl 4.25]
- JO – Public interest disclosures report due to the NSW Ombudsman [PIDA s6CA]
- JO – Report to JO Board [MCCP cl 11.2] and OLG [MCCP cl 11.2] on complaint statistics
- Last day for adopting Operational Plan 2021-22 and updating Long Term Financial Plan updated [LGA s 405(1)]
- Last day for councils to divide their area into wards, abolish all wards, alter ward boundaries or change ward names [LGReg cl 277A]
- Last day to determine the number of councillors [LGA s224]
- Lodge completed written returns of interest for councillors and designated persons [MCC cl 4.21(b)]. General Manager to table returns at next council meeting [MCC cl 4.25]
- Notify the Minister (electronically to OLG with an emailed link) that Annual Report has been posted on Council’s website – Must include GIPA and PIDA annual reporting information [LGA s 428(5); LGReg cl 413H]
- Operational Plan (2020-21) adopted and Long Term Financial Plan updated (LGA s 405(1))
- Public bodies to provide Council with a list of parcels of land to which rate rebate applies (LGA s 600(5))
- Public Interest Disclosure Report due to the NSW Ombudsman [PIDA s6CA]
- Report to council [MCCP cl 11.1] and OLG [MCCP cl 11.2] on complaint statistics
- Grant Funding
- JRA – Quarter 1, 2020-21 financial year claims due (for payments made in August 2020)
- JRA – Quarter 1, 2020-21 financial year claims due (for payments made in July 2020)
- JRA – Quarter 1, 2020-21 financial year claims due (for payments made in September 2020)
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Interim Progress Report due
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Interim Progress Report due
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Interim Progress Report due
- Low Cost Loan Initiative Reimbursement claim period opens (Initial Report or Progress Report due)
- Progress Reporting due – Disaster Recovery Funding – Commonwealth Government – Councils affected by Bushfire
- Six monthly New Council Implementation Fund and Stronger Communities Fund (Round 1 & 2) reports due for Varied Agreements
- Six monthly New Council Implementation Fund and Stronger Communities Fund (Round 1 & 2) reports due for Varied Agreements
- Tied SCF & NCIF (2nd round) unspent or uncommitted funds must be returned to OLG
- Tied Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) and the New Council Implementation Fund (NCIF) (2nd round) aquittal reporting due
- Un-tied Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) and the New Council Implementation Fund (NCIF) (1st round) aquittal reporting due
- Local Government Boundaries Commission
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 1 (11am-1:00pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 1 (11am-1:00pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 2 (1:45pm-3:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 2 (1:45pm-3:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 3 (4pm-5:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 3 (4pm-5:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 1 (10am-12pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 1 (10am-12pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 2 (1pm-2:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 2 (1pm-2:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 3 (3pm-4:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 3 (3pm-4:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 4 (5pm-6:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 4 (5pm-6:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Public Consultation
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 1 (11am-1:00pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 1 (11am-1:00pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 2 (1:45pm-3:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 2 (1:45pm-3:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 3 (4pm-5:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Cootamundra – Session 3 (4pm-5:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 1 (10am-12pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 1 (10am-12pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 2 (1pm-2:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 2 (1pm-2:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 3 (3pm-4:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 3 (3pm-4:30pm) (Speaker only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 4 (5pm-6:30pm) (Observer only)
- Local Government Boundaries Commission – Public Inquiry – Gundagai – Session 4 (5pm-6:30pm) (Speaker only)