Local Government Act Review
The Council Boundary Review is underway with the proposed number of regional councils proposed to be reduced from 109 to 87 and the number of councils in Greater Sydney to reduce from 43 to 25. Amalgamation provides the opportunity to bring financial advantages and improve the capacity of councils to provide services and facilities.
To read the Property Council’s submission on the Council Boundary Review click here.
The NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reforms continue with public consultation on the first phase of developing new local government legislation. Phase 1 of local government reform will streamline legislation to strengthen the local government system. In particular:
- clarify roles and responsibilities of councillors, mayors, administrators and general managers;
- introduce new guiding principles for local government;
- improve governance of councils and professional development for councillors;
- expand on the framework for strategic business planning and reporting;
- prioritise community engagement and financial accountability; and
- streamline council administrative processes
To access the Explanatory paper on the Phase 1 amendments click here.
If you would like to provide your input please contact Evelyn Subagio, NSW Policy Advisor, by COB 8 February 2016 on 9033 1909 or [email protected].