The NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel has released its discussion paper ‘Future Directions for NSW Local Government: Twenty Essential Steps’ and is visiting Armidale on 12 June.
The panel’s goal is for a more sustainable system of democratic local government that has added capacity to address the needs of local and regional communities, and to be a valued partner of the state and federal governments.
NSW needs more effective local government to harness the skills and resources of local communities, improve quality of life and advance state development.
The panel wants to discuss the options included in the paper with councils and communities.
The paper fulfils the panel’s commitment to ensure that all concerned can discuss the options being considered for its final report, which is due in September 2013, to give the panel time to consider all feedback.
Full details are available on the panel’s website www.localgovernmentreview.nsw.gov.au
Click on ‘Have Your Say’ to express interest in presenting to the panel at a community hearing or to just have your say by making a submission or sending an email.
Other media releases, reports and research from the panel’s review is also available. You can also follow the progress of the review on Facebook.
Armidale Regional Community Hearing Date: 12 June 2013
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: Armidale Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street, Armidale
