Integrated Planning and Reporting
As part of the NSW Government’s commitment to a strong and sustainable local government system, and after extensive consultation with a variety of stakeholders, the Minister for Local Government, the Hon Barbara Perry MP, introduced to Parliament the Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Bill 2009 on 25 June 2009.The introduction of the Bill followed the recent final round of public consultation conducted by the Department on the integrated planning and reporting (IP&R) package, which included the draft Bill, Regulation, Guidelines and Manual.
The specific aims of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework are to:
- improve integration of various statutory planning and reporting processes undertaken by councils as required by the Local Government Act 1993 and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
- strengthen councils’ strategic focus
- streamline reporting processes
- ensure that the Local Government Act 1993 and the Department’s guidelines support a strategic and integrated approach to planning and reporting by local councils.
The documents can be accessed through the following links:
Consultation Documents
- Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Bill 2009 - proposes amendments to the Local Government Act 1993 in relation to strategic planning and reporting by councils. The proposed amendments include provisions for preparation of the Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Operational Plan and Annual Report.
- Agreement in principle speech by Minister for Local Government the Hon Barbara Perry MP - 25 June 2009
- Draft Local Government (General) Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Regulation 2009 – the proposed amendments to the Regulation support the proposed amendments to the Local Government Act 1993.
- Draft Planning and Reporting Guidelines for local government in NSW - sets out the proposed mandatory requirements from the Act and Regulation and includes additional requirements that councils must comply with.
- Draft Planning and Reporting Manual for local government in NSW – sets out the rationale and intent of the legislation and guidelines. It also provides advice to assist councils implement the new planning and reporting framework.
Submissions
The closing date for submissions on the draft Guidelines and Manual has been extended to 5.00 pm, Friday 17 July 2009.
Submissions can be sent to any of the following:
Post: |
Integrated Planning and Reporting
Department of Local Government Locked Bag 3015 NOWRA NSW 2541 |
Fax: |
02 4428 4199 |
Email: |
Other Information for Councils
- Frequently Asked Questions- provides detailed responses to questions relating to the preparation and implementation of the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.
- Circular to Councils 09/19 – Integrated Planning and Reporting - Release Of Draft Legislation And Guidelines For Consultation – provides information about the consultation process and information sessions for Mayors, Councillors and General Managers.
- Circular to Councils 09/26 – Introduction of the Local Government Amendment (Planning and Reporting) Bill 2009 to Parliament – advises councils that the Bill has been introduced.
- Information Sessions for Mayors, Councillors and General Managers.
Information sessions for Mayors, Councillors, General Managers and relevant council staff have been held in nine locations across the State. Those locations were Queanbeyan, Sydney, Griffith, Coffs Harbour, Penrith, Rockdale, Nowra, Dubbo and Port Stephens. The power point presentation for those information sessions is available on the website to further assist councils. Integrated Planning and Reporting Presentation - Integrated Planning and Reporting Practitioners workshop- The Department of Local Government and Local Government Managers Australia (NSW) held a practitioners workshop on implementing the draft Integrated Planning and Reporting package. Presentations from the Forum are available on the LGMA website. Click here to access the presentations.
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