11-37 Council Procurement and Contract Management Practices – Contracts for Consultancy and Professional Services
The purpose of this circular is to inform the sector of issues the Division of Local Government has identified as a result of a recently completed investigation of a council’s procurement and contract management practices in relation to consultancy and professional services.
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.
11-23 – GST Certificate – Revised Requirements
Category: Circular to CouncilsStatus: ActiveCircular Details: 11-23 / 12 September 2011 / A244632Contact: Finance Policy Section / 02 4428 4100Previous Circular: 05-26Attachments: NilWho should read this: NilAction required: NilPDF Version:Council Circular 11-23 - PDF The purpose of this circular is to advise councils...
11-14 Guidelines for the Appointment and Oversight of General Managers
The Division of Local Government has issued Guidelines under section 23A of the Local Government Act 1993 to assist councillors to be aware of their
obligations under the Local Government Act, the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and the Standard Contract of Employment for General Managers when recruiting, appointing, reappointing and managing the performance of general managers.
11-27 Findings from review of councillor expenses and facilities policies
A sample of 47 councillor expenses and facilities policies, prepared under sections 252 and 253 of the Local Government Act 1993 and the Guidelines for
the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities for Mayors and Councillors in NSW, have been reviewed to assess compliance with the legislation and Guidelines.
The Guidelines were first released in September 2006 to promote accountability and transparency in the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to mayors and councillors to meet community expectations.
11-01 – Revised Ministerial Investment Order
A revised Investment Order pursuant to section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 has been issued. The Minister for Local Government signed the
revised Order on 12 January 2011 and it was published in the NSW Government Gazette on 11 February 2011. It replaces the Order dated 31 July
2008.
10-34 Capital Expenditure Guidelines
The Guidelines have been issued pursuant to section 23A of the Local Government Act 1993. As such, councils must consider these Guidelines before
committing to capital projects. It should be noted that councils are expected to undertake the processes outlined in the Guidelines, irrespective of the funding sources of projects.
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.
10-11 Release of Investment Policy Guidelines
The Guidelines have been developed to assist councils with the preparation of an investment policy and the prudent and appropriate management of council’s surplus funds.
09-39 Tendering Guidelines for NSW Local Government
Following consultation with the local government sector, the Division of Local Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet has developed the Tendering Guidelines for NSW Local Government.