Governance
MODULE 2
Introduction
Blue Mountains City Council is governed by the Local Government Act 1993 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (www.legislation.nsw.gov.au). Once in this site, you will note there is a separate section for Acts and a separate section for Regulations. Click on the L in either section and scroll down to the relevant Local Government Act or Regulation.
This Act and accompanying Regulation requires local government to be responsible and accountable for its own governance requirements.
The Council also reports to the Department of Local Government for statutory requirements. These statutory reporting requirements are set out in Department of Local Government Circulars along with other legislative guidelines for the purpose of providing guidance to Local Government. (www.dlg.gov.au)
Councillors and the Council also have access to the Local Government Shires Association. (www.lgsa.org.au)
Council officers have access to the Local Government Managers Association for their professional requirements and development, as well as other technical based organisations. (www.lgma.org.au)
The overarching element of Governance within the Council, apart from the Acts above, is the Code of Conduct. (www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/yourcouncil/policiesplansandstrategies)
