15-01 – Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014
The Local Government Amendment (Elections) Bill 2014 has now passed the NSW Parliament. The amendments give effect to recommendations made by the NSW Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters in its inquiry into the 2012 Local Government Elections. They are designed to improve the administration of council elections, give councils more choice in the administration of their elections, reduce costs and improve voter participation.
13-23 Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils – S23a Guideline
The ‘Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils’ has now been released as a guideline under section 23A of the Local Government Act 1993. This means that councils must consider the Policy when developing, adopting and implementing asbestos policies for their local government areas.
12-20 September 2012 Local government elections – Use of council resources and electoral material
With the upcoming local government elections in September 2012 this circular provides a reminder of the obligations of council officials in relation to the use of
council resources and the potential for council publications to be considered ‘electoral material’.
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.
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.
10-33 – Alcohol Prohibited Areas – Amendments to the Local Government Act 1993
The NSW Parliament has passed the Local Government Amendment (Confiscation of Alcohol) Act 2010. The Act was assented to by the Governor on 7 December 2010 and its provisions commenced on that date. The purpose of this Circular is to advise councils of the effect of these amendments.
09-25 – Land Under Roads
The Department has now determined that in accordance with AASB 1051 Land Under Roads, a council may elect to recognise or not to recognise as an asset land under roads acquired before 1 July 2008. Land under roads acquired after that date is accounted for under AASB 116.