• Accessing council information


• Backyard Swimming Pools


• Councillor Development Strategy


• Dog Attack Reporting


• Financial assistance


• Frequently asked questions about Rates and Charges


• Got a problem with a development or rezoning issue?


• How do I dispute a parking fine issued by a local council?


• How to have your say in council


• Local Government Elections 2012


• Need help in resolving a problem with your local council?


• On-site sewage management


• Owning a dog or cat in NSW


• What do I do if I have a drainage problem ?


• What does the Division do to ensure that councils are operating to a good standard?


• What standards apply to the conduct of councillors and council staff?

Recent publications are listed below.

Further publications can be found in our publications area.

Published	Category	Description
15/01/2012	Circulars to Councils Ref : 12-03	Release of Swimming Pools Act 1992 Review Discussion Paper (53 kb)	pdf
15/01/2012	Other Publications Ref : Swimming Pools ACT 1992 Review	Swimming Pools ACT 1992 Review Discussion Paper (94 kb)	pdf
10/01/2012	Circulars to Councils Ref : 12-02	Procurement from Disability Employment Organisations (51 kb)	pdf
06/01/2012	Circulars to Councils Ref : 12-01	Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme Guidelines (55 kb)	pdf
06/01/2012	Other Publications Ref : Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme Guidelines	NSW Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme Guidelines (129 kb)	pdf
22/12/2011	Circulars to Councils Ref : 11-43	Public Interest Disclosures – New Reporting Requirements (148 kb)	pdf
05/12/2011	Other Publications Ref : Developing a Council	Developing a Council Community Events Policy - A Toolkit for NSW Councils (173 kb)	pdf
05/12/2011	Circulars to Councils Ref : 11-42	Developing a Council Community Events Policy - A Toolkit for NSW Councils (56 kb)	pdf
05/12/2011	Circulars to Councils Ref : 11-41	Updated Guideline on the Exercise of Functions under the Companion Animals Act 1998 (62 kb)	pdf
05/12/2011	Annual Reports Ref : PIDT Annual Report 2011	PIDT Annual Report 2011 (211 kb)	pdf
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The Division of Local Government produces a range of publications, most of which are available for download on this site.

Our publications include: Circulars to Councils, Practice Notes, Annual Reports, Accounting Practice, Comparative Information publications, Guidelines issued under section 23A of the Local Government Act 1993, and other General Publications.

Swimming Pools Act 1992 Review Discussion Paper – NOW OUT FOR COMMENT Dual Roles - Councillors as Members of Parliament in NSW – Discussion Paper Destination 2036 Integrated Planning and Reporting Review of Swimming Pools Act 1992 Dog Attack Reporting Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government Local Government Reform Program -Promoting Better Practice Review Guidelines on the Procedures and Processes to be followed by Local Government in Public Private Partnerships Standard Contract Of Employment For Council General Managers Standard Contract Of Employment For Council Senior Staff (Other Than General Managers) Positions Vacant Promoting Diversity in Local Government Intergovernmental Agreement between the NSW Government and the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW Complaints about NSW Councils