Governance

21-11 Preparation of non-residential rolls

Circular Details21-11 / 10 June 2021 / A755941Previous Circular17-13 – Preparation of non-residential rollsWho should read thisGeneral Managers / All council staff involved in councils’ preparations for the September 2021 electionsContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformation...

21-08 Consultation on draft Model Social Media and Councillor and Staff Interaction Policies and on the development of a Model Media Policy

Circular Details21-08 / 28 May 2021 / A730741Previous Circular19-13 The development of template social media and councillor/staff interaction policies – initial consultationWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactCouncil Governance / (02) 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredResponse...

21-06 2021/22 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal

Circular Details21-06 / 12 May 2021 / A768995Previous Circular20-23 2020/2021 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration TribunalWho should read thisCouncillors / General ManagersContactCouncil Governance / (02) 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncils to ImplementPDF Version21-06 2021/22 Determination of the Local Government...

21-02 Temporary exemption from the requirement for councillors to attend meetings in person

Circular Details21-02 / 1 April 2021 / A765862Previous Circular21-01 Transitioning back to in-person council and committee meetings and consultation on proposed changes allowing remote attendance at meetingsWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactCouncil Governance / 02...

21-01 Transitioning back to in-person council and committee meetings and consultation on proposed changes allowing remote attendance at meetings

Circular Details21-01 / 9 March 2021 / A754070Previous Circular20-37 Status of special COVID-19 measuresWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / All council staffContactCouncil Governance / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredCouncil to Implement / Response to OLGPDF Version21-01 Transitioning back...

20-41 Further extension of increased tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire response and recovery to 30 June 2021

Circular Details20-41 / 18 December 2020 / A749538Previous Circular20-24 Extension of increased tendering exemption threshold for contracts for bushfire response and recovery to 31 December 2020Who should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Staff involved in bushfire recovery and procurementContactCouncil...

20-39 Constitutional referendums and council polls

Circular Details20-39 / 30 November 2020 / A716396Previous Circular19-23 Constitutional referendums and council pollsWho should read thisCouncillors / General Managers / Council Governance StaffContactCouncil Governance Team / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auAction requiredInformationPDF VersionCouncil Circular 20-39 - PDF What’s new...

20-37 Status of special COVID-19 measures

Circular Details20-37 / 22 September 2020 / A723972Previous Circulars20-09 Compliance with social distancing requirements to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus at council and committee meetings20-12 Modification of statutory requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic20-28 Rules on attendance...

20-32 Amendments to the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW and Procedures

Category: Circular to CouncilsStatus: ActiveCircular Details: 20-32 / 14 August 2020 / A708384Contact: Council Governance / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auPrevious Circular: 19-25 – Penalties available to councils for code of conduct breaches by councillorsAttachments: NilWho should read this: Mayors / Councillors / General Managers /...

20-31 New requirement for councils to retain recordings of meetings on their websites for a minimum of 12 months

Category: Circular to CouncilsStatus: ActiveCircular Details: 20-31 / 14 August 2020 / A717113Contact: Council Governance / 02 4428 4100 / olg@olg.nsw.gov.auPrevious Circular: 20-08 Release of the Guide to Webcasting Council and Committee MeetingsAttachments:Who should read this: Councillors / General Managers / Council Governance StaffAction required: Council to ImplementPDF...