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Weekly Issue 2, 16 January 2015 Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 1 NSW Health Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops – February NSW Health encourages staff from local water utilities to register for the 2015 Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops to be held in Wagga Wagga and Sydney. Early Collected Carbon Funds for Waste Sent to Landfill The Australian Government has issued a consultation paper to obtain stakeholder views on the design of a proposed voluntary framework for the use of funds collected by landfill operators in respect of anticipated carbon tax liabilities. Regional Airport Funding Announcement Councils and owners of eligible regional airports can apply for up to $50 million in NSW Government funding to support airport infrastructure projects. LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW GPO BOX 7003 SYDNEY NSW 2001 L8, 28 MARGARET ST SYDNEY NSW 2000 T 02 9242 4000 F 02 9242 4111 LGNSW.ORG.AU [email protected] ABN 49 853 913 882 EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION LGNSW.ORG.AU/SUBSCRIBE
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Weekly Issue 2, 16 January 2015
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 1
NSW Health Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops – February
NSW Health encourages staff from local water utilities to register for the 2015 Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops to be held in Wagga Wagga and Sydney.
Early Collected Carbon Funds for Waste Sent to Landfill
The Australian Government has issued a consultation paper to obtain stakeholder views on the design of a proposed voluntary framework for the use of funds collected by landfill operators in respect of anticipated carbon tax liabilities.
Regional Airport Funding Announcement
Councils and owners of eligible regional airports can apply for up to $50 million in NSW Government funding to support airport infrastructure projects.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW
GPO BOX 7003 SYDNEY NSW 2001 L8, 28 MARGARET ST SYDNEY NSW 2000 T 02 9242 4000 F 02 9242 4111 LGNSW.ORG.AU [email protected]
ABN 49 853 913 882
EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION
LGNSW.ORG.AU/SUBSCRIBE
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 2
Message from the President
Cr Keith Rhoades AFSM
Friday 16 January 2015
In recent weeks, LGNSW has been receiving calls and emails from councils about the Local Government Amendment (Red Tape Reduction) Bill 2014, particularly regarding the section on advertising requirements.
This Bill went before the Legislative Assembly in the second half of 2014 and was introduced into the Legislative Council on 23 October. It was not passed before Parliament rose.
Like most councils, we agree that advertising requirements under the Local Government Act (as distinct from those under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act) need to be more flexible so councils can assess the best methods for their individual communities and reduce costs where appropriate. However, senior staff
positions like general manager and director roles should still be advertised via newspapers with a statewide circulation to ensure best-practice recruitment and transparency in the process.
The Bill as originally drafted also proposed to remove the prohibition on councils delegating tenders, effectively meaning this important decision could be delegated to anyone, which opens the door to the risk of corruption.
We raised these issues with the NSW Government and we're optimistic that should such a Bill be re-introduced, these concerns will be addressed.
While we agree the threshold for tenders should be lifted to $250,000, we will also continue to advocate that this limit should be for all councils, not simply those councils that the NSW Government deems Fit for the Future. Otherwise, there is the potential to create two classes of councils.
We will continue to keep you informed on these important issues.
On Fit for the Future – LGNSW is here to support all of our 152 general councils, whether they are working towards a merger with their neighbours, are proposing to stand alone, or are considering the Rural Council Model. We strongly advocate councils making their own decisions on this and, as I outlined in my last message to you, a reformed financial model.
As promoted in the LGNSW Weekly and on the LGNSW website, we are running a series of workshops in February and March to help councils assess their options and prepare their proposals ahead of the June 2015 deadline.
We are working closely and constructively with the Office of Local Government, for instance with the aim of ensuring the Rural Council Model and template suits the needs of those country communities that fall within the Independent Local Government Review panel’s recommendations. We will also continue to provide alternative views and analysis, and forthright feedback on behalf of councils to the Ministerial Advisory Group.
Our role, as the peak industry association for NSW councils, is to help strengthen and protect an effective, efficient and democratic system of Local Government in NSW and work towards better outcomes for local communities.
Kind regards, Cr Keith Rhoades AFSM LGNSW President
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 3
Contents page
Conferences and Events
Item 1: Upcoming conferences and events
View upcoming conference and events relevant to Local Government
Grants and Funding
Item 2: Grant and funding opportunities for Local Government
View the latest grant and funding opportunities for Local Government
General Interest
Item 3: NSW Health Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops – February
NSW Health encourages staff from local water utilities to register for the 2015 Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops to be held in Wagga Wagga and Sydney.
Economic Development
Item 4: Liquor Licence Fee Scheme Update
A risk-based liquor licensing scheme was introduced by the NSW Government in 2014. The scheme provides licensed venues with a financial incentive to adopt safe and low-risk practices, such as reducing trading hours in return for a lower annual licence fee.
Environment
Item 5: Early Collected Carbon Funds for Waste Sent to Landfill
The Australian Government has issued a consultation paper to obtain stakeholder views on the design of a proposed voluntary framework for the use of funds collected by landfill operators in respect of anticipated carbon tax liabilities.
Item 6: New Research to Reduce Food Waste in Hospitality Sector
According to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), restaurants and cafes throw away nearly a quarter of the food they buy for their business. Starting in February 2015, RMIT will be researching food waste in the hospitality industry and is currently looking for businesses to participate in its study.
Item 7: Reviewed NSW Waste Strategy Sets New Targets
On Tuesday 30 December 2014, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) released the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014-2021. The Strategy includes stronger resource recovery targets and key result areas for NSW.
Industrial Relations
Item 8: Public Holidays
Councils are reminded of the public holidays for the remainder of the year and up to 2017.
Learning
Item 9: Fit for the Future Workshops for February and March 2015
Local Government in NSW is facing significant challenges that demand fresh thinking. LGNSW Learning Solutions offers a range of programs to support the sector in working through new ways of doing business.
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 4
Item 10: Executive Certificate for Elected Members – February and March 2015
LGNSW is offering this high-quality accredited program for NSW elected members in partnership with the UTS Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government and TAFE NSW.
Item 11: Constructive Workplace Communication – New Public Program
This LGNSW Learning Solutions workshop will help managers and employees improve their communication outcomes.
Item 12: Public Programs for February 2015
LGNSW Learning Solutions is offering the following professional development workshops for Local Government staff and councillors.
Item 13: Work Health and Safety Briefings for February and March 2015
LGNSW, Work Cover, StateCover and CouncilSafe have joined forces to present a number of Work Health and Safety (WHS) briefings for general managers and senior managers.
Item 14: Public Programs in Albury – February 2015
LGNSW Learning Solutions is offering the following professional development workshops for Local Government staff and councillors in Albury.
Roads and Transport
Item 15: Rail Trail Funding Announcement
NSW Minister for Regional Tourism, the Hon John Barilaro MP, has announced that up to $50 million is available for the development of pilot rail trails projects on the Casino-Murwillumbah and Rosewood-Tumbarumba rail lines.
Item 16: Regional Airport Funding Announcement
Councils and owners of eligible regional airports can apply for up to $50 million in NSW Government funding to support airport infrastructure projects.
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 5
Conferences and Events
Item 1: Upcoming conferences and events
View upcoming conference and events relevant to Local Government
NSW Health Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops – February
NSW Health encourages staff from local water utilities to register for the 2015 Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops to be held in Wagga Wagga and Sydney.
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 6
Grants and Funding
Item 2: Grant and funding opportunities for Local Government
View the latest grant and funding opportunities for Local Government
Rail Trail Funding Announcement
NSW Minister for Regional Tourism, the Hon John Barilaro MP, has announced that up to $50 million is available for the development of pilot rail trails projects on the Casino-Murwillumbah and Rosewood-Tumbarumba rail lines.
Regional Airport Funding Announcement
Councils and owners of eligible regional airports can apply for up to $50 million in NSW Government funding to support airport infrastructure projects.
Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 7
Dates Wednesday 25 February 2015 – Wagga Wagga Thursday 26 February 2015 – Sydney
Cost Wagga Wagga – $80 Sydney – $100
Registration [email protected]
Contact NSW Health Water Unit 02 9391 9939 [email protected]
Ref: R90/1056 SM
General Interest
Item 3: NSW Health Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops – February
NSW Health encourages staff from local water utilities to register for the 2015 Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Workshops to be held in Wagga Wagga and Sydney.
The workshops feature case study discussions of water contamination incidents with Dr Steve Hrudey, Professor Emeritus of the Analytical and Environmental Toxicology Division of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta.
Dr Hrudey will present case studies of water contamination incidents from his new book, Ensuring safe drinking water – Learning from frontline experience with contamination. Co-written with Elizabeth Hrudey, the book is published by the American Water Works Association. Participants will be given the opportunity to discuss the book’s case studies and responses to them.
Workshop information
Wednesday 25 February 2015 – Wagga Wagga, The Commercial Club Wagga Wagga
Thursday 26 February 2015 – Sydney, Kirribilli Club, Milson Point.
NSW Health advises that the workshops are particularly relevant for:
Water treatment plant operators
Water supply engineers
Water supply managers
Environmental health officers
Water sampling officers
Laboratory personnel
Water scientists.
NSW Health encourages participation from all local water utilities. Local water utilities are advised that alternative arrangements could be arranged with the NSW Health Water Unit if the cost of the workshops is going to prevent local water utilities from sending staff to attend.
Those interested in registering for a workshop should email NSW Health with their name, organisation, contact details (phone and email address) and venue preference (see fact box).
Registrations close Friday 13 February 2015. Upon receipt of registration, an official confirmation and invoice will be sent via email.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 8
Online information www.olgr.nsw.gov.au
Contact Kerrie Burgess Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing 02 9995 0419
Ref: R98/0060-02 SC
Economic Development
Item 4: Liquor Licence Fee Scheme Update
A risk-based liquor licensing scheme was introduced by the NSW Government in 2014. The scheme provides licensed venues with a financial incentive to adopt safe and low-risk practices, such as reducing trading hours in return for a lower annual licence fee.
The Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) is encouraging all licensed venues that would like to reduce their trading hours, vary their licence, or surrender it, to apply as soon as possible. All changes need to be finalised by Sunday 15 March 2015, which is the next assessment date for the licence fees that will be payable.
The level of fees payable by each venue will be calculated using a risk-based model comprising:
A base fee
Risk-based loadings that reflect the level of risk posed by a venue and its operation.
OLGR recently introduced a change to the scheme to assist licensed venues to reduce their trading hours, which may be of interest to councils and businesses in their area.
Multi-occasion extended trading authorisation (MOETA)
MOETA enables venues that have authority to trade past midnight, but rarely do, to reduce their licence fee by only trading up to 3am up to 12 times a year. Once a MOETA is approved, the licensee will need to inform the OLGR, local police and council six weeks in advance of each time they plan to use the MOETA. OLGR is developing an automated notification process for police and councils that will be active in 2015. Importantly, this authorisation is only available for non-metropolitan venues.
Please see OLGR’s website for further information on the scheme, or to subscribe to OLGR e-news (see fact box).
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 9
Date Submissions close Thursday 12 February 2015
Online information http://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/repeal-carbon-tax/consultation-landfill-operators
Contacts Denise Anderson – 02 9242 4056 [email protected]
Leisha Deguara – 02 9242 4095 [email protected]
Ref: R06/0041 LD
Environment
Item 5: Early Collected Carbon Funds for Waste Sent to Landfill
The Australian Government has issued a consultation paper to obtain stakeholder views on the design of a proposed voluntary framework for the use of funds collected by landfill operators in respect of anticipated carbon tax liabilities.
The consultation paper, Handling of Early Collected Carbon Tax Charges held by Landfill Operators, provides options under a voluntary framework for the use of early collected funds.
In the first instance, it proposes that the funds are refunded to the customer. Many councils are landfill customers and could be entitled to a refund for early carbon liabilities previously paid.
Where it is not possible to refund customers, the paper suggests options for how landfill operators can use the funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These options include investing in emissions abatement actions (projects), purchasing Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), or a combination of the two. The paper also covers methods for determining the level of investment in these options and the criteria for eligible emissions abatement projects.
This paper is of particular importance to the 12 NSW councils that own and operate carbon tax liable landfills in determining what to do with their early collected carbon funds.
Councils are encouraged to provide LGNSW with comments or draft copies of their submission for inclusion in LGNSW’s response. Please email this information to Denise Anderson at LGNSW by Thursday 29 January 2015 (see fact box).
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 10
Date Research to commence Sunday 1 February 2015
Online information http://watchmywaste.com.au/
Contact Dianne McGrath (RMIT) [email protected] 03 9005 8035
Ref: R90/0569-07 LD
Environment
Item 6: New Research to Reduce Food Waste in Hospitality Sector
According to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), restaurants and cafes throw away nearly a quarter of the food they buy for their business. Starting in February 2015, RMIT will be researching food waste in the hospitality industry and is currently looking for businesses to participate in its study.
Food waste has huge impacts on business’s bottom line and the environment. RMIT’s new study, ‘Watch my Waste’, will obtain accurate figures for the cost and volume of food waste across the Australian hospitality sector.
Participating businesses will measure their food waste over time with a smartphone app and a survey to uncover the main factors behind their food waste generation. These businesses will benefit by obtaining personalised data and information on their food waste and factors impacting its creation.
Councils may wish to encourage business owners, managers or employees to participate.
To sign up, or for further enquiries, visit the Watch my Waste website or contact Dianne McGrath from RMIT (see fact box). The RMIT study commences Sunday 1 February 2015.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 11
Online information http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/warr/index.htm
Contact Leisha Deguara Senior Policy Officer – Waste 02 9242 4095 [email protected]
Ref: R90/0568-09 LD
Environment
Item 7: Reviewed NSW Waste Strategy Sets New Targets
On Tuesday 30 December 2014, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) released the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2014-2021. The Strategy includes stronger resource recovery targets and key result areas for NSW.
The reviewed Strategy aligns with NSW 2021: A plan to make NSW number one and is financially supported by the ‘Waste Less, Recycle More’ initiative. The Strategy seeks to improve environmental outcomes, community well-being, resource efficiency, materials circulation and to create jobs.
Importantly, the Strategy strengthens waste targets, raising the Municipal Solid Waste target from 66 per cent to 70 per cent. Commercial and industrial waste targets are stepped up from 63 per cent to 70 per cent and construction and demolition waste targets increase from 76 per cent to 80 per cent. An overall waste diversion target of 75 per cent is also introduced.
The Strategy also introduces six key result areas for measurement and reporting on an ongoing basis at a state level: reducing/avoiding waste, increasing recycling, diverting waste, problem waste, litter and illegal dumping.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 12
Online information www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
Contact Industrial Officer Workplace Solutions Division 02 9242 4142 [email protected]
Ref: I93/0039 AD
Industrial Relations
Item 8: Public Holidays
Councils are reminded of the public holidays for the remainder of the year and up to 2017.
More detailed information on public holidays for individual council areas and the table below can be found online (see fact box).
Councils are advised that employees required to work on public holidays are entitled to be paid according to Clause 20A, Holidays, of the Local Government (State) Award 2014.
Councils will be notified of any changes to public holidays through the Local Government Weekly.
2015 2016 2017
New Year’s Day Thursday, 1 January Friday, 1 January Sunday, 1 January
Additional Day* Monday, 2 January*
Australia Day Monday, 26 January Tuesday, 26 January Thursday, 26 January
Good Friday Friday, 3 April Friday, 25 March Friday, 14 April
Easter Saturday – the Saturday following Good Friday
Saturday, 4 April Saturday, 26 March Saturday, 15 April
Easter Sunday Sunday, 5 April Sunday, 27 March Sunday, 16 April
Easter Monday Monday, 6 April Monday, 28 March Monday, 17 April
Anzac Day Saturday, 25 April Monday, 25 April Tuesday, 25 April
Queen’s Birthday Monday, 8 June Monday, 13 June Monday, 12 June
Labour Day Monday, 5 October Monday, 3 October Monday, 2 October
Christmas Day Friday, 25 December Sunday, 25 December
Monday, 25 December
Additional Day* Tuesday, 27 December*
Boxing Day Saturday, 26 December
Monday 26 December
Tuesday, 26 December
Additional Day* Monday, 28 December*
* Additional public holiday pursuant to the Public Holidays Act 2010 (NSW).
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 13
Amalgamations: To Merge or not to Merge? lgnsw.org.au/events-training/amalgamations-merge-or-not-merge
Fit for the Future? Proposal Bootcamps! lgnsw.org.au/events-training/fit-future-proposal-bootcamps
Fit for the Future? Rural Council Bootcamps! lgnsw.org.au/events-training/fit-future-rural-council-bootcamps-0
Regional Collaboration: What Works? lgnsw.org.au/events-training/regional-collaboration-what-works
Cost $990 for two days (incl. GST)
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181 [email protected]
Ref: I98/0012 SA
Learning
Item 9: Fit for the Future Workshops for February and March 2015
Local Government in NSW is facing significant challenges that demand fresh thinking. LGNSW Learning Solutions offers a range of programs to support the sector in working through new ways of doing business.
Smarter Local Government events bring together elected members and senior managers from a variety of councils to exchange information, explore ideas and identify opportunities to strengthen their role and performance. The following workshops have been designed to support councils who are currently preparing their Fit for the Future proposals.
Amalgamations: To Merge or not to Merge?
Sydney CBD – Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2015
Over recent decades, NSW has seen several rounds of council amalgamations, both forced and voluntary. Experience gained and lessons learned can now be shared in order to help councils decide whether or not to consider a merger in their Fit for the Future proposal.
Fit for the Future? Proposal Bootcamps!
Sydney CBD – Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 February 2015
Dubbo – Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 March 2015
Port Macquarie – Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March 2015
These bootcamps are designed for councils which have chosen to complete Template 2, requiring the use of a self-assessment tool to review council’s performance against a series of benchmarks, and to inform an improvement action plan.
Fit for the Future? Rural Council Bootcamps!
Sydney CBD – Thursday 12 and Friday 13 March 2015
These bootcamps are designed for councils which have chosen to use template 3 for ‘Rural Councils’ (scheduled for release this month). The bootcamps will be of value to councillors, senior managers and corporate planners who need to design and submit a ‘Rural Council’ proposal for Fit for the Future.
Regional Collaboration: What Works?
Sydney CBD – Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2015
An important consideration is the potential for increased regional collaboration to help strengthen councils’ financial positions and ‘strategic capacity’, and thus meet some of the sustainability criteria set out in the Fit for the Future package.
There is no ‘one size fits all’ model for effective regional collaboration. However, experiences gained by different regional groups over recent decades should help identify common themes around what works, what doesn’t and most importantly, why.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 14
Dates Stage 1 and 2: Friday 20 – Sunday 22 February 2015
Stage 3: Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 March 2015
Location Sydney CBD
Online information and registration lgnsw.org.au/events-training/course-councillors
Cost $3500 (GST exempt)
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181 [email protected]
Ref: I98/0012 SA
Learning
Item 10: Executive Certificate for Elected Members – February and March 2015
LGNSW is offering this high-quality accredited program for NSW elected members in partnership with the UTS Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government and TAFE NSW.
Conducted over three stages, the five-day program includes:
A focus on good governance, local democracy, credibility and effectiveness for NSW elected members
Access to high-level and well-respected Local Government practitioners and researchers sharing their insights and experiences
High-level theory and analysis regarding leadership, governance and the role of the councillor
Information regarding common practice and good practice on a diverse range of topics
Opportunities to share aspirations and challenges with a cohort of peers
Deep conversations about the role of the councillor and Local Government in NSW
Perspectives and opinions about key Local Government issues
Designing and sharing of practical and complex solutions to common issues
Opportunities for both new and experienced councillors to access current information about Local Government practice and research.
On successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for the National Elected Members Skills Set, as well as a UTS Executive Certificate for Elected Members.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 15
Date and location Wednesday 11 March 2015 Sydney CBD
Cost $660 incl. GST
Online information and registration lgnsw.org.au/learning
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181
Ref: I98/0012 SA
Learning
Item 11: Constructive Workplace Communication – New Public Program
This LGNSW Learning Solutions workshop will help managers and employees improve their communication outcomes.
In this workshop, participants will develop their personal insights and skills to help reduce interpersonal conflict. It will also help employers to maintain a standard of workplace communication that demonstrates safety, respect and inclusion.
This workshop will help participants:
Build greater self-awareness about how their communication style and behaviour impacts others
Recognise what makes communication complex and the key to managing it safely and appropriately
Explore their communication style while under stress and alternative responses
Understand the triggers and motivations for aggressive, hostile and challenging behaviour
Apply skills to manage their communication in challenging contexts
Apply learnt skills to the workplace context
Improve their resilience when facing challenging and difficult situations and individuals.
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions for a quote to have this workshop delivered locally or in-house at your council.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 16
Dates and location February 2015 Sydney and Dubbo
Cost $660 incl. GST
Online information and registrations lgnsw.org.au/learning
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181
Ref: I98/0012 SA
Learning
Item 12: Public Programs for February 2015
LGNSW Learning Solutions is offering the following professional development workshops for Local Government staff and councillors.
Making Consultative Committees More Effective
Sydney – Monday 2 February 2015
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Consultative Committees in the Local Government context. The course is based on regulations required under the Local Government Act, the Local Government (State) Award and internationally accepted meeting procedures.
Chairing Effective Meetings
Sydney – Thursday 19 February 2015
This workshop has been designed to provide mayors, councillors and senior staff with techniques to enable confident and effective chairs who achieve the best possible outcomes for their council and constituents. Issues include the duty of the chair, maintaining order, preventing the emergence of problems, committee work and defamation issues.
Award History and Interpretation
Sydney – Monday 23 February 2015
This practical workshop is aimed at general managers, directors, human resource practitioners, payroll officers and line managers, and is designed to assist in the application and interpretation of the new Local Government (State) Award 2014.
Writing Winning Grant Funding Applications
Dubbo – Tuesday 24 February 2015
This practical workshop will develop participants’ skills in writing persuasive proposals, submissions and grant applications to maximise success. The workshop uses an interactive approach including group discussion, individual writing exercises and a small group proposal writing project.
Social Media
Sydney – Friday 27 February 2015
Participants will gain the skills and confidence to use Twitter and Facebook effectively in the workplace, while being exposed to advanced-mindset strategies for Local Government.
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions for a quote to have these workshops delivered locally or in-house at your Council (see fact box).
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 17
Online information and registration lgnsw.org.au/events-training/courses-staff
Cost $50 (incl. GST)
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181 [email protected]
Ref: I98/0012 SA
Learning
Item 13: Work Health and Safety Briefings for February and March 2015
LGNSW, Work Cover, StateCover and CouncilSafe have joined forces to present a number of Work Health and Safety (WHS) briefings for general managers and senior managers.
The briefings will address key WHS issues faced by councils. Participants will gain greater awareness and understanding of their obligations in the following three areas:
Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)
Every person conducting or undertaking a business must meet their obligations to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
This topic will cover how you should manage contractors, volunteers and others in the workplace.
Due Diligence
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 imposes a duty on council officers to exercise due diligence to ensure that they meet their WHS obligations. This topic will cover:
What is the definition of an officer?
Are council officers meeting their duty of care?
Return to Work
Better management of the return to work process following workplace injuries can reduce the time had off work, resulting in lower costs to council. Hear from WorkCover Inspectors specialising in return to work programs with examples of best practice.
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 18
Dates Thursday 26 February 2015 Friday 27 February 2015
Location Albury
Cost $660 incl. GST
Online information and registration lgnsw.org.au/learning
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions 02 9242 4181
Ref: I98/0012 SA
Learning
Item 14: Public Programs in Albury – February 2015
LGNSW Learning Solutions is offering the following professional development workshops for Local Government staff and councillors in Albury.
Managing Inappropriate Conduct and Performance
Thursday 26 February 2015
This workshop will assist managers and supervisors at all levels to effectively deal with unacceptable behaviour and performance in its initial stages. The aim of the workshop is to ensure that these issues are resolved quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.
Handling Difficult People
Friday 27 February 2015
This interactive and practical workshop is designed to help staff manage difficult situations in a way that ensures their safety and lessens their stress levels.
Contact LGNSW Learning Solutions for a quote to have these workshops delivered locally or in-house at your council (see fact box).
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 19
Online information
http://www.trade.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry-in-nsw/assistance-and-support/regional-tourism-infrastructure-fund
EOI Guidelines http://www.trade.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/65757/EOI_Rail_Trails.pdf
Ref: R91/0109 RC
Roads and Transport
Item 15: Rail Trail Funding Announcement
NSW Minister for Regional Tourism, the Hon John Barilaro MP, has announced that up to $50 million is available for the development of pilot rail trails projects on the Casino-Murwillumbah and Rosewood-Tumbarumba rail lines.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for councils, businesses and community groups to access up to $50 million for rail trail pilot projects along sections of the above disused rail lines.
The $50 million is funded from the $110 million Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund, announced in this year’s State Budget. Projects submitted as part of the competitive EOI will require a feasibility study, which includes a cost-benefit assessment of the proposed rail trail.
The Government will continue to consider projects for other disused rail lines in regional areas following the completion of assessments for the pilot projects along these corridors.
Further information and EOI guidelines may be accessed on the NSW Trade and Investment website (see fact box).
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Local Government NSW Weekly 2/15 16 January 2015 Page 20
Online information
http://www.trade.nsw.gov.au/business-and-industry-in-nsw/assistance-and-support/regional-tourism-infrastructure-fund
EOI Guidelines http://www.trade.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/65758/EOI_Regional_Airport.pdf
Ref: R90/072 RC
Roads and Transport
Item 16: Regional Airport Funding Announcement
Councils and owners of eligible regional airports can apply for up to $50 million in NSW Government funding to support airport infrastructure projects.
Minister for Regional Tourism, the Hon John Barilaro MP, announced the NSW Government will call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for funding from the $110 million Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF).
The $110 million RTIF was announced by the NSW Government in the 2014/15 Budget and supports regional tourism by investing in critical visitor economy infrastructure such as rail trails, airports and cruise terminals. The RTIF is administered by Infrastructure NSW with support from NSW Trade & Investment.
Project submissions are invited from all councils and other airport owners with eligible regional airports. Councils may involve other interested parties in the submission.
The eligible regional airports are those with regular passenger services or those that had regular passenger services in recent years (until 2008). A list of eligible regional airports is listed on the program website (see fact box). Only those projects which relate to an eligible regional airport will be considered for funding.
The Regional Airports program will prioritise projects that benefit regional tourism destinations (demonstrated by overnight visitation, enhanced aviation outcomes, visitor expenditures, and passenger movements).
Further information and EOI guidelines may be accessed on the NSW Trade and Investment website (see fact box).
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