Directory of Information for Councillors

This directory contains information and resources for NSW local government councillors. It covers a variety of common topics and also includes links to relevant legislation, publications and agencies.

The Division of Local Government welcomes feedback on this Directory to improve it for future versions. A link to a feedback form is included below.

Information & Resources - Index

Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships

• Personal responsibilities of councillors
• Relationships
• Managing performance
• Appointment of General Manager and senior staff

Code of Conduct and Acting Ethically

Making the Most of Meetings

Financial Management

Support for Councillors

Relevant Legislation

• The principal Act
• Acts and Regulations having a significant impact on councils
• Acts and Regulations having a lesser impact on operations or enabling a council to meet its obligations
• NSW Legislation website

Key Organisations

• Peak bodies
• Key State agencies
• Other relevant State agencies
• Relevant National bodies

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