Here’s an issue for potential councillors of the Central Coast to address. The State Government’s Office of Local Government is looking for councillor input on its new proposed guidelines in managing corruption risks associated with the lobbying of councillors and staff. Central Coast Council doesn’t have councillors - we are under administration until 2024. The Coast was put … [Read more...] about Guidelines are coming for how to manage risks associated with lobbying councillors
Rally to support de-amalgamation
A NSW council with a population smaller than Terrigal and Avoca combined could de-amalgamate.An independent inquiry by the NSW Boundaries Commission has recommended Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council should split.It's put a spring in the step of other council areas wanting to de-merge, despite one of the four commissioners giving a dissenting view.The Demerge NSW Alliance … [Read more...] about Rally to support de-amalgamation
Why Council exists – in Council’s own words
Council’s latest Privacy Management Policy includes Council’s reason for existence. According to what is written in that policy: Councils exist to: 1/ Provide a representative, informed and responsible decision-making body 2/ Develop the local community and its resources in a socially just and environmentally responsible way 3/ Ensure that local public services and … [Read more...] about Why Council exists – in Council’s own words
How the Privacy Management Policy affects you
Council's Privacy Management Plan is based on the provisions of two State Government Acts covering health records and personal privacy. The plan covers staff; any person or organisation contracted to or acting on behalf of Council; and “all activities of the Council”. “All activities of the Council” is where the general public comes in. More on that after we deal with the staff … [Read more...] about How the Privacy Management Policy affects you
July 26 meeting highlights
0.2 of a hectare to be moved from COSS (Coastal Open Space System) to general industrial zoning. A planning proposal for Lot 6 DP 3944, Dell Road, West Gosford, adopted by Council-under-administration in April had to be re-adopted with a minor change in the land that will be allowed to be developed under the general industrial zoning. The rezoning will enable … [Read more...] about July 26 meeting highlights
