Publications

A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.

List of publications

Categories

City of Country Annual Financial Report Model cover

City of Country Financial Report

Example financial report template for class 1 and 2 local governments.

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Child Safe Awareness Policy template

Developed in response to recommendation 6.12 from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

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Differential Rates and Minimum Payments

Submitting a successful application

Guidelines for Developing Policies on Electronic Attendance and Meetings

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) provides this content to assist local governments in preparing a policy relating to electronic attendance and meetings.

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Local Government Standards Panel Annual Report 2021-22

The Local Government Standards Panel (the Standards Panel) is the primary standards panel established under Part 5 Division 9 and Schedule 5.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).

CEO recruitment

The role and responsibilities of council

CEO Performance Review Checklist

The role and responsibilities of council

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Full Reform Proposals

Local Government Reform

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Public consultation on proposals

Local Government Reform

Differential rating applications

A guide for local governments

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Local Government Standards Panel Annual Report 2020-21

The Local Government Standards Panel (the Standards Panel) is the primary standards panel established under Part 5 Division 9 and Schedule 5.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).

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Temporary accommodation and camping outside of caravan parks

Understanding the rules and restrictions on caravan use under the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995 and the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Regulations 1997.

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Developing or Redeveloping a Caravan Park or Camping Ground

This fact sheet assists caravan operators and other stakeholders to understand the requirements of the Caravan Parks and Camping Grounds Act 1995.

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Nature Based Parks Guidelines

Licencing guidelines for developers and local government.

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Report of the Inquiry into the Shire of Wiluna

Authorised Inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)

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Report of the Inquiry into City of Cockburn

Authorised Inquiry under Part 8 Division 1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (WA)

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