Memorandum by the Chief Executive Officer
To Council:
This memorandum seeks Council's consideration
of the nomination of Councillors as voting delegates to the Local Government
NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference, to be held from 22 to 24 November 2026 at the
WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres, Wollongong.
The Annual Conference is the supreme
policy-making body of LGNSW and an opportunity for councillors to come together
to share ideas and debate issues that shape the way LGNSW is governed and
advocates on behalf of the local government sector.
Councillors will receive email notifications
directly from LGNSW, but should direct all questions and requests to
Secretariat, who will coordinate and manage all arrangements with LGNSW on
behalf of Councillors, including conference and voting registrations.
Registration as a Voting Delegate
The City of Sydney will be entitled to
register up to 10 voting delegates for motions. It is proposed that Council
nominates the Lord Mayor and all Councillors as voting delegates. Voting
delegates may not appoint a proxy to attend or vote at formal business sessions
on their behalf. Registrations for voting on motions will be managed by
Secretariat.
Conference Program / Motions
The conference will include discussion and
debate on a range of motions from councils relating to current and emerging
policy issues facing local government in NSW.
The Local Government NSW Policy Platform
consolidates the numerous policies and positions of Local Government NSW, as
determined by members, into a single document for ease of reference for members
and stakeholders.
The full conference business paper is
generally available one week prior to the conference.
Councillors' Expenses and Facilities Policy
Councillors Arkins, Ellsmore, Maxwell,
Thompson, Weldon and Worling were the City of Sydney delegates at the 2025
LGNSW conference held in Penrith.
Expenditure incurred for the conference
totalled $11,497 (GST inclusive). The Councillors' Expenses and Facilities
Policy provides for Councillors to attend the LGNSW conference at the City's
expense.
Funds are available in the 2026/27 operating
budget to cover registration fees, travel and other reasonable expenses
incurred by Councillors.
MONICA BARONE
PSM
Chief Executive Officer
Moved by
the Chair (the Lord Mayor), seconded by Councillor Gannon –
It is
resolved that:
(A) Council appoint the Lord Mayor and all
Councillors as its voting delegates at the Local Government NSW Annual
Conference, to be held at the WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres,
Wollongong from 22 to 24 November 2026;
(B)
Council
note all registration fees, travel costs and other reasonable expenses
associated with the attendance of Councillors at the Local Government NSW
Annual Conference will be met by the City in accordance with the Councillors'
Expenses and Facilities Policy; and
(C)
Council
note that a spouse, partner or other person may accompany a Councillor at the
conference, and the City will meet any associated ticket costs.
Carried unanimously.
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