Strong and thriving communities need effective local government. No other level of government is as close to the issues and people.
The Councillor Conduct Framework (Framework) is under review with the aim to facilitate and support local decision making.
Effective local government comes when councillors are visibly in control of their councils. How councillors act and how appropriately and transparently decisions are made at meetings is critical in demonstrating to the community that their elected representatives understand the consequences of their decisions, and then make the best possible decisions they can for their community as a whole.
It is intended that the revised Framework will be based on the following principles of change:
- Council leadership and decision making is paramount
- Freedom of speech is fundamental
- Transparency and accountability are maintained
- Issues are dealt with at the most immediate or local level
- A strong and proportionate local government regulator
- Justice is timely and proportionate
- Significant penalties should only be imposed by a judicial or quasi-judicial body
To read the prepared discussion paper, click here.
What are you being asked to do?
The discussion paper outlines the key focus areas of the review. We are seeking your input on these matters through the questions raised in the discussion paper and available in the online form.
Feedback can be provided using the online form below
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In writing to – councillorconduct@olg.nsw.gov.au
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Postal address: Locked Bag 3015, NOWRA NSW 2541.
Online Submission Form - Counicllor Conduct and Meeting Practices