The NSW government wants a major rewrite of the councillor Code of Conduct.
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NSW Budget boosts capacity of OLG
NSW councils have welcomed some budget measures, but say disappointing funding gaps remain.
OLG cops a serve from auditor general
An audit says the NSW Office of Local Government can’t show it’s effectively regulating councils.
Report calls for new independent Councillor Conduct Commission
A review of the councillor complaints system in NSW proposes establishing independent review panels overseen by a new statutory office.
Consultation on councillor misconduct ends soon
Stakeholders have a last chance to provide feedback on plans to strengthen NSW councillor misconduct procedures.
Code of conduct ‘being used for vexatious complaints’
NSW councils spent more than $1.5 million investigating code of conduct complaints against councillors and staff last year but found fewer than 50 breaches.
Electronic council meetings get go-ahead in NSW
NSW council meetings can now go online to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spreading.
NSW, Qld diverge on council elections
NSW local government elections have been postponed but Queensland goes to the polls this weekend.
State wants council anti-corruption committees
A NSW government proposal would require all councils to appoint anti-corruption committees.
Claims of political stacking at Infrastructure Australia
Appointments and movement in and around government in Australia.
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