Councillor-related resources

Access our resources, information and advice for NSW local government councillors including:

Investigation reports

Investigation into the conduct of the City of Canada Bay Council mayor and others (Operation Tolosa) - published 9 Nov 2023

Investigation into the conduct of three councillors of former Hurstville City Council now part of Georges River Council and others (Operation Galley) - 30 Aug 2023

Investigation into the conduct of the local member for Drummoyne (Operation Witney) - 20 Jul 2022

Investigation into the conduct of councillors of the former Canterbury City Council and others (Operation Dasha) - 22 Mar 2021

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Educational videos

Obligations of public office

Outlines the privilege and responsibilities of being a public officeholder in NSW and the consequences of breaching these responsibilities.

 

What is a conflict of interest?

Outlines the definition of “conflict of interest” relevant to the NSW public service and explores issues related to disclosures and declarations of conflicts of interests.

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Warning against weaponising

ICAC warns against weaponising ahead of 2024 local government elections

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Overseas travel

Guidance for councillors on corruption risks associated with overseas travel – published June 2024

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Lobbying in NSW

Guidelines for councillors on the appropriate way to handle lobbying from constituents.

Lobbying local government councillors – published 29 August 2006

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