The Commonwealth Government has announced the advance payment of the preliminary 2024-25 FA Grants will represent approximately 85% of the amount councils are entitled to.

The 2024/25 fees payable for registration and permits for companion animals have been adjusted for inflation under clauses 18 and 27 of the Companion Animals Regulation 2018 (CA Regulation) calculated as prescribed under Schedule 2 of the Regulation using Consumer Price Index (CPI) by the Parliamentary Counsel.

SubjectICAC guidance for Councillors on corruption risks associated with overseas travelCircular Details24-11 / 14-06-2024 / A902181Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Council Governance StaffContactCouncil Governance/ (02) 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF Version24-11 ICAC guidance for Councillors...

Subject/titleResources for candidates standing at the local government electionsCircular Details24-10 / 13-06-2024 / Doc A896197Previous Circular24-04 New local government elections webpage launched on the Office of Local Government’s websiteWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactCouncil Governance...

Subject/titleAmendments to the Local Government Act 1993 removing the option for councils to employ senior council executives under statutory contracts.Circular Details24-09 / 12-06-2024 / A901423Previous Circular22-27 Discussion paper – Senior staff employmentWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Senior...

The Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) has determined an increase of 3.75% to mayoral and councillor fees for the 2024-25 financial year, with effect from 1 July 2024. The Tribunal is required to determine the remuneration categories of councils and mayoral offices at least once every 3 years under section 239 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act). The Tribunal last undertook a significant review of the categories as part of its 2023 determination and will next review these categories in 2026.

Councils and JOs can use the respective annual report checklists to ensure that the information required under the Local Government Act 1993 (Act), the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and other relevant legislation and guidelines, is included within their annual report and annual performance statement. Councils should use the Calendar of Compliance and Reporting Requirements 2024-25 to assist in planning strategic and operational tasks throughout the year.

Circular Details24-06 / 29/05/2024 / A899914Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Governance and records staff / all council staffContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to ImplementPDF Version24-06 Privacy and the Mandatory Notification of Data...

Maximum boarding house tariffs for 2024-25 have been determined. Maximum interest rate payable on overdue rates and charges for 2024-25 has been determined. Section 603 Certificate fee for 2024-25 has been determined. Statutory limit on the maximum amount of minimum rates for 2024-25 has been determined

Maximum boarding house tariffs for 2024-25 have been determined. Maximum interest rate payable on overdue rates and charges for 2024-25 has been determined. Section 603 Certificate fee for 2024-25 has been determined. Statutory limit on the maximum amount of minimum rates for 2024-25 has been determined