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Council Circular 24-16 Councillor Handbook 2024

What’s new or changing?

  • The Office of Local Government (OLG) has issued a 2024 edition of the Councillor Handbook to assist and inform new and returning councillors in the exercise of their functions.
  • The Councillor Handbook is a “how to” guide to being a councillor and provides comprehensive guidance to councillors on all aspects of their role and responsibilities.
  • The Councillor Handbook can be accessed under ‘Key Resources’ on OLG’s Being a councillor webpage.

What will this mean for council?

  • Councils are encouraged to include the Councillor Handbook in the induction packs for new and returning councillors.
  • Holding an induction program for councillors each council term is a mandatory requirement under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
  • OLG has issued Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines to guide councils on how to develop and deliver induction programs for newly elected and returning mayors and councillors.

Key points

  •  The Councillor Handbook provides guidance and information on a range of topics including:
    • an overview of local government in NSW
    • a councillor’s role, responsibilities and relationships
    • the code of conduct and guidance for acting ethically
    • how to make the most of meetings
    • strategic planning and reporting
    • financial management
    • support for councillors.

Where to go for further information

Brett Whitworth

Deputy Secretary

Office of Local Government

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