Circulars

17-32 – 2017 Edition of the Councillor Handbook

Category: Circular to CouncilsStatus: Active
Circular Details: 17-32 / 30 October 2017 / A568728Contact: Council Governance Team / 02 4428 4100
Previous Circular: 16-39Attachments: Nil
Who should read this: Councillors / General Managers / Governance staffAction required: Information
PDF Version:Council Circular 17-32 – PDF

What’s new or changing

  • The Office of Local Government has issued an updated edition of the Councillor Handbook.

What this will mean for your council

  • General Managers and council governance staff should ensure councillors are aware of the availability of the Councillor Handbook on the Office of Local Government’s website.

Key points

  • The Councillor Handbook is designed to help new and returning councillors to be effective in their role.
  • The handbook is the go-to resource for all councillors during their electoral term and includes links to other useful resources.
  • The handbook provides more detail on the topics covered in the “Hit the Ground Running” Councillor Workshops.

Where to go for further information

  • The Councillor Handbook is available on the Office of Local Government’s website at www.olg.nsw.gov.au.
  • For further information, contact the Council Governance Team on 4428 4100.

Tim Hurst
Acting Chief Executive