Annual Report 20192019/20/20 ABOUT US
Annual Report 20192019/20/20 WWW.LGNSW.ORG.AU ABOUT US About us Local Government NSW is the peak body representing New South Wales local councils and associate members, including local government water utilities, joint organisations and registered organisations of councils. Our role is to support, promote, advocate for, and represent the local government sector so members are in the best possible position to serve their communities. This Annual Report sets out the advocacy, value and support we’ve delivered to our members during 2019/20. Photos courtesy of Woollahra Municipal Council, Richmond Valley Council, Randwick Council, Newcastle City Council, City of Canada Bay Council. CONTENTS LGNSW ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20 Contents President’s Message 02 Chief Executive’s Message 03 Highlights 2019/20 04 Disaster Recovery & Resilience 08 Advocacy 12 Industrial Representation & Legal Advice 16 Workforce & Careers Support 18 Facilitating Learning & Development, Networks & Connections 20 LGP Highlights 24 Corporate & Compliance Information 26 Financial Statements 36 01 WWW.LGNSW.ORG.AU PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE President’s Message After three years as President Almost $14 million of councils’ 2019/20 This year, LGNSW strengthened I am proud to present this report contribution of the Emergency governance, accountability Services Levy to be covered by the and transparency standards by detailing Local Government NSW State government. implementing best practice initiatives, (LGNSW) and Local Government Better building standards and planning such as the introduction of an Audit Procurement (LGP) achievements, policies, including the appointment of and Risk Committee and Industrial and the value provided to our the NSW Building Commissioner, with Advisory Committee with General members during 2019/20.
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