15-03 – Disability Inclusion Action Planning requirements of local councils
The Disability Inclusion Act requires all local government organisations to produce a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) setting out measures enabling people with a disability to access general support and services and fully participate in the community.
15-02 – Disclosure of Information by Councils to NBN Co Limited for the delivery of the National Broadband Network
The Attorney General has approved the making of a public interest direction under section 41 of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (the PPIP Act), titled 'Direction on the Disclosure of Information by Councils to NBN Co Limited for the delivery of the National Broadband Network'. The public interest direction was signed by the NSW Privacy Commissioner on 7 November 2014 and has effect for a period of 18 months.
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.
14-31 Announcement of changes to improve boat trailer parking
The NSW Government will make $5 million available for new dedicated off-street boat trailer storage solutions.
Next year the Government will seek legislative changes to provide councils with the power to impound boat trailers parked for more than 3 months.
14-22 – Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program – call for applications
The NSW Government has committed $900,000 over 3 years to the Responsible Pet Ownership Grants Program. (2014-15 through to 2016-17). Applications for the program can now be made.
14-02 – Approval of Internal Audit Bureau as an alternative provider of conduct reviewers
As Chief Executive of the Division of Local Government, and in accordance with clause 6.2(b) of the Procedures for the Administration of the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW, I have approved the Internal Audit Bureau (IAB) as an alternative provider of conduct reviewers.
13-50 Building a New Local Government Performance Measurement Framework
The Division of Local Government, with local government sector representatives, has commenced work on a new Local Government Performance Measurement Framework and would like feedback on a Discussion Paper. A supporting survey will also be issued to General Managers for completion.
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’.
12-19 – September 2012 Local Government Elections Caretaker Provisions
With the upcoming local government elections in September 2012 this circular provides a summary of the new caretaker provisions pursuant to the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.