15-13 – Fit for the Future Expert Panel
The Minister for Local Government has announced that the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will undertake the role of the Expert Panel in assessing councils’ Fit for the Future proposals.
IPART will be inviting submissions on the proposed assessment methodology.
15-12 – Draft Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting 2014-15
The draft 2014-15 Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting has been released for sector comment.
15-11 – 2015 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government
The Minister for Local Government, the Hon Paul Toole MP, and the Minister for Women, the Hon Pru Goward MP, announced the winners of the eighth annual Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, as part of International Women’s Day celebrations at Parliament House on 3 March 2015. The Awards were established to recognise the outstanding contributions and achievements of women in local government in NSW.
15-10 – More time to get pools safe before selling or leasing
What’s new or changing Provisions requiring a property with a swimming pool to have a certificate of compliance before it can be sold or leased will now commence on 29 April 2016. What this will mean for your council Councils should use...
15-09 – Changes to the land acquisition process for acquiring authorities in NSW
The process for acquiring privately owned land by compulsory process has been changed to improve fairness and transparency. The new requirements apply to all acquiring authorities in NSW, including local councils. Compliance with the requirements is mandatory.
15-08 – New NSW Online Registry for court services to save time and money
Councils can now access court services more cheaply and quickly via a new NSW Online Registry.
15-07 – Misuse of Council Resources – 2015 State Election
In the lead up to the 2015 State election, council officials need to be aware of their obligations under the Model Code of Conduct regarding the use of council resources.
15-06 – Information and Privacy Commission – Privacy Governance Framework
The Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) has launched the Privacy Governance Framework (PGF), a new resource to help councils manage their responsibilities under the NSW privacy regime.
15-05 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – Successful Applicants in Year One
Commencing in 2014/15, the NSW Government has committed $900,000 over 3 years to the Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program. Applications for year one of the program have now been assessed and 24 projects with a total project value of $303,375 have been approved.
15-04 – Release of Fit for the Future Template 3 (Rural Council Proposal)
The Fit for the Future Template 3 (Rural Council Proposal) and guidance material has been finalised, following consultation with the sector, and is now available to councils.