2008 LGMA Annual Conference - 17-19 September

LGMA NSW Nomination for Election for the LGMA NSW Board Term 2008-2010. For more infomation click here - Timetable and Nomination Form here!

LGMA NSW Management Excellence Awards 2008 - Nomination is now CLOSED

Advocacy news

Government, Community And Industry Join To Call For Inquiry Into Planning Laws
The LGMA along with a coalition of all the main organisations with an interest in local planning are calling on Members of Parliament to support an Upper House inquiry into the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2008 and related bills currently before Parliament. We believe the legislation is fundamentally flawed and there has been insufficient time for a proper assessment of the impacts the changes will have on communities and the environment.

The legislation proposes major changes to the way in which planning and development decisions are made in NSW. It is complex, lacks sufficient detail to enable proper analysis of its impacts, undermines the rights of individuals and communities to participate in planning and development decisions, and will negatively impact our natural and built environment. The Inquiry would enable detailed scrutiny and a proper assessment of the implications of the legislation.

The communique can be viewed here.

LGMA NSW's Submission to Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2008
The LGMA recognises that along with the State Government and the general community – we all share the same goal of wanting to streamline the planning process. The LGMA members are well placed to advise the NSW Government on planning reforms as a portion of local government professionals are planners and regularly face the challenges of the current planning system. To view the full submission, please click here.

LGMA NSW's Submission to Water Inquiry
The Department of Water and Energy (DWE) has announced the terms of reference for the Inquiry into secure and sustainable urban water supply and sewerage services for non-metropolitan NSW. The LGMA has prepared a submission which is viewable here. For more information go to www.dwe.nsw.gov.au.

Who Is Doing Integrated Planning And Using The Sustainability Health Check?

NSW Local Government Sustainability Health Check

Click here to find out how the Sustainability Health Check can help you!

Local Government Managers Australia NSW is pleased to be a partner in the NSW Urban Sustainability Support Alliance. Through this program LGMA NSW are able to assist you in implementing the Sustainability Health Check at your Council, within your region or your network.

To book a facilitated workshop, discuss your corporate sustainability or share your experiences about the Sustainable Health Check please email or phone us on 02-9648-1071.

Download the current Sustainability Health Check brochure here.

Action Plan For Women In Local Government

It is important that women actively engage in all levels of leadership and decision-making, particularly within government. Diversity in government is important as governments whose composition reflects the diversity of the community have an enhanced understanding of the different needs of the community, which in turn leads to enhanced service provision. Please see our 'Bang The Table' page for more information and to join the discussion. Please click here.

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     LGMA News

LGMA NSW International Exchange Program New Zealand

We are pleased to announce that Megan Dixon from Dubbo City Council has been successfully nominated for the IEC New Zealand.

New Website Helps Councils Progress Towards Sustainability

A website designed to provide support to NSW councils about sustainability issues was launched at the Annual Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) NSW Forum, 2nd June 2008. The website is part of the new Urban Sustainability Support Alliance (USSA) project and provides a one-stop shop for councils and other stakeholders to find key sustainability resources, register for training opportunities, access information about other councils’ sustainability projects and find out the latest information on the project.

To read the full media release, please click here.

LGMA Business Plan 2008/9

The approved Business Plan for 2008/9 is now available, please view here.

     LGMA 10 Year Strategic Plan 2008-2018

The 10 Year Strategic Plan was approved at the lGMA Board meeting on the 13th March, 2008. You can view the strategic plan by clicking here.

     LGMA 2008 Sponsorship Prospectus

LGMA’s underlying philosophy of sponsorship is mutual benefit. LGMA will achieve this by working closely with its sponsors to achieve its goals and those of the sponsor. LGMA is committed to promoting value, consistency and satisfaction for its sponsors. For more information on the sponsorship opportunities available, please view our prospectus here.

     Final Agreed GM Performance Guidelines

LGMA recently held a Working Party and a consultation process with General Managers to develop General Manager Performance Management Guidelines to develop a document for further discussion with the Local Government and Shires Associations and the Department of Local Government. I am now sending the final guidelines that we have developed which will be issued by DLG with a Circular as the joint work of the LGMA and LGSA. Further information click here

     Good Practice Toolkit

LGMA, NSW is developing a web-based good practice toolkit for councils across NSW. There are 5 Modules: Procurement, Asset Management, Development Assessment, Information Management and Workforce Planning are now live on the website. . For more information please visit the Good Practice page on this website or visit the website: www.lgtoolkit.com.au.

Click Here for a copy of the Good Practice Toolkit Presentation by LGMA at the SAN Conference held on Monday, 27 August 2007.

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