12-14 Candidate diversity strategy and thinking about becoming a councillor?
A guide for candidates, stand for your community, and other resources have been prepared by the Office of Local Government, in collaboration with Local Government NSW, to ensure candidates reflect the diverse communities they represent. The resources will also assist prospective candidates in making informed decisions about standing for local government elections in September 2016.
12-12 Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
The purpose of this circular is to advise councils and other stakeholders of recent changes to the Local Government Act 1993.
12-09 Fair Valuation, infrastructure, property, plant and equipment
In July 2006, the former Department of Local Government mandated that NSW councils commence valuing infrastructure, property, plant and equipment at fair value, in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 116, "Property, Plant and Equipment". This valuation requirement was introduced using a staged approach. The first asset class to be revalued at fair value was water supply and sewerage services assets.
12-02 – Procurement from Disability Employment Organisations
The purpose of this circular is to inform councils of NSW Government policy and encourage councils to procure goods and services from disability employment organisations.
11-42 Developing a Council Community Events Policy – A Toolkit for NSW Councils
The purpose of this Circular is to advise that Developing a Council Community Events Policy - A Toolkit for NSW Councils is now available on the Division’s
website at www.dlg.nsw.gov.au (see ‘Publications’ and ‘Directory of Policy Advice for Councils’ under ‘Events Management and Filming’).
11-37 Council Procurement and Contract Management Practices – Contracts for Consultancy and Professional Services
The purpose of this circular is to inform the sector of issues the Division of Local Government has identified as a result of a recently completed investigation of a council’s procurement and contract management practices in relation to consultancy and professional services.
11-23 GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
The purpose of this circular is to advise councils of changes to the requirements for GST compliance for the 2011/12 financial year.
11-23 – GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
Category: Circular to CouncilsStatus: ActiveCircular Details: 11-23 / 12 September 2011 / A244632Contact: Finance Policy Section / 02 4428 4100Previous Circular: 05-26Attachments: NilWho should read this: NilAction required: NilPDF Version:Council Circular 11-23 - PDF The purpose of this circular is to advise councils...
11-14 Guidelines for the Appointment and Oversight of General Managers
The Division of Local Government has issued Guidelines under section 23A of the Local Government Act 1993 to assist councillors to be aware of their
obligations under the Local Government Act, the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and the Standard Contract of Employment for General Managers when recruiting, appointing, reappointing and managing the performance of general managers.
11-27 Findings from review of councillor expenses and facilities policies
A sample of 47 councillor expenses and facilities policies, prepared under sections 252 and 253 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Guidelines for
the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities for Mayors and Councillors in NSW, have been reviewed to assess compliance with the legislation and Guidelines.
The Guidelines were first released in September 2006 to promote accountability and transparency in the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to mayors and councillors to meet community expectations.