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href="https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=7358">Councillor Matthew Thompson</a></li> <li><a href="https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4506">Councillor Yvonne Weldon AM</a></li> <li><a href="https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=7357">Councillor Mitch Wilson</a></li> <li><a href="https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=7007">Councillor Adam Worling</a></li> </ul></div></div></div></div></section><section class="sc-AykKF fIKFgb "><div class="sc-AykKC cwwZbB"><div class="sc-AykKD fjtGju"><div class="sc-AykKE sc-AykKG sc-LzOEe isVWHM"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d"><p>The City of Sydney and all other councils in NSW operate within a legislative framework determined by the <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/">state government</a>.</p> <p>Our councillors are elected for a 4-year term by residents and <a href="/elections/enrol-vote-non-resident-property-owner-occupier-rate-paying-lessee">non-residents</a>. </p> <p>The Lord Mayor is popularly elected. The Deputy Lord Mayor is elected by the councillors each year. All councillors represent the entire area as the City of Sydney is not divided into wards.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/council-governance-administration/guide-council-decision-making">Councillors make decisions</a> on all key matters at <a href="https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/mgListCommittees.aspx?bcr=1">Council</a> and <a href="https://meetings.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/mgListCommittees.aspx?bcr=1">Committee meetings</a>. Members of the public can address committee meetings and may also attend Council meetings.</p> <p>We <a href="/governance-decision-making/community-engagement">consult our communities regularly</a> to seek the opinions of residents, business owners and other interested parties to ensure they play a role in the decision-making process.</p></div></div></div></div></section><section class="sc-AykKF eTQksp white"><div class="sc-AykKC cwwZbB"><div class="sc-AykKD fjtGju"><div class="sc-AykKE sc-AykKG sc-LzOEe isVWHM"><div class="sc-bkzruM hpEPBi"><div class="sc-bkzruM hpEPBi"></div><ul class="sc-bkzruN byuLiN"><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-27716101073522026" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Role of the Lord Mayor</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-27716101073522026" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>The role of the Lord Mayor includes:</p> <ul> <li>leading decision making at council meetings</li> <li>representing the views of the council and local community</li> <li>hosting civic and ceremonial events.</li> </ul> <p>The Lord Mayor also performs the role of a councillor and carries out specific functions that are <a href="/council-governance-administration/delegations">delegated to the position by the Council</a>.</p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-3385381521120734" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Role of councillors</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-3385381521120734" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>The primary role of a councillor is to make decisions and develop policies that guide our activities. This role is performed at Council and committee meetings, where the decision-making occurs.</p> <p>Councillors provide leadership and guidance and facilitate communication between the Council as a governing body and our communities.</p> <p>All councillors represent the entire local area as it's not divided into wards.</p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-581566276377818" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Councillor conduct</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-581566276377818" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>Councillors adhere to our <a href="/policies/code-of-conduct">code of conduct</a> and other relevant <a href="/policies">policies</a> such as the <a href="/policies/code-of-meeting-practice">code of meeting practice</a>, and procedures relating to <a href="/policies/councillors-expenses-facilities-policy">facilities and expenses</a>. </p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-922305247905995" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Expenses and facilities</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-922305247905995" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>Councillors are entitled to be provided with necessary resources and facilities, and to have relevant expenses reimbursed, to support them to effectively perform their role.</p> <p>Our councillors’ expenses and facilities policy outlines the payment of expenses and provision of facilities to the Lord Mayor and councillors, and provides a framework to ensure accountability and transparency.</p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-46226633278023876" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Annual fees</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-46226633278023876" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>Councillors and mayors are entitled to receive an annual fee that's subject to tax for carrying out their duties. This is paid in monthly instalments in arrears.</p> <p>Generally, the fee paid will depend on the size of the council, the number of people it serves and the assets it manages. A councillor or mayor in a small rural council will generally get paid less than a councillor or mayor in a metropolitan council.</p> <p>Each year, the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal determines the maximum and minimum fees payable by each category of council to councillors and mayors. The tribunal is required to make a determination by 1 May each year, taking effect from 1 July. Councils can't pay councillors and mayors more than the maximum determined fee.</p> <p>The City of Sydney Council is currently the only one to be categorised as a principal city. In 2000, Council resolved that the maximum fees determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal will be payable.</p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-03811938480311272" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Lobbying councillors</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-03811938480311272" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>Lobbying is the act of seeking to influence issues and decisions made by government officials. The Independent Commission Against Corruption has produced a guide designed to keep the process fair and protect public confidence in decision-making by councillors and local governments.</p> <p>You can download the guide, called <a href="https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/232/Lobbying%20local%20government%20councillors.pdf.aspx">Lobbying local government councillors</a>, from the <a href="https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/">ICAC website</a>.</p></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></section><section class="sc-AykKF fIKFgb "><div class="sc-AykKC cwwZbB"><div class="sc-AykKD fjtGju"><div class="sc-AykKE sc-AykKG sc-LzOEe isVWHM"><div class="sc-bkzqGi kCKEBL"><div class="sc-bkzqEO knOHhP"></div><ul class="sc-AykKD sc-bkzqGj bNOBjh is-even-items is-showing-all"><li class="sc-AykKE sc-bkzqGk ibCGyq "><a class="sc-bkzqEU dmYwcB publication" aria-label="link" href="/policies/code-of-conduct"><div class="sc-bkzqFw kzGrAw"><p class="sc-bkzqFx hrJgVg">Policies</p><span aria-label="The Local Government Act requires every council adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the model code of conduct." class="sc-bkzqFy ewlvEb title-is-link"><span class="sc-bkzqFC gTxbHx">Code of conduct</span><span class="sc-bkzqFD krsjVF"><span class="sc-bkzqFB dRwtCx"><svg width="14" height="16" viewBox="0 0 14 16" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M13.92 7.62C13.8724 7.49725 13.801 7.3851 13.71 7.29L7.71 1.29C7.61676 1.19676 7.50607 1.1228 7.38425 1.07234C7.26243 1.02188 7.13186 0.995909 7 0.995909C6.7337 0.995909 6.4783 1.1017 6.29 1.29C6.19676 1.38324 6.1228 1.49393 6.07234 1.61575C6.02188 1.73757 5.99591 1.86814 5.99591 2C5.99591 2.2663 6.1017 2.5217 6.29 2.71L10.59 7H1C0.734784 7 0.48043 7.10536 0.292893 7.29289C0.105357 7.48043 0 7.73478 0 8C0 8.26522 0.105357 8.51957 0.292893 8.70711C0.48043 8.89464 0.734784 9 1 9H10.59L6.29 13.29C6.19627 13.383 6.12188 13.4936 6.07111 13.6154C6.02034 13.7373 5.9942 13.868 5.9942 14C5.9942 14.132 6.02034 14.2627 6.07111 14.3846C6.12188 14.5064 6.19627 14.617 6.29 14.71C6.38296 14.8037 6.49356 14.8781 6.61542 14.9289C6.73728 14.9797 6.86799 15.0058 7 15.0058C7.13201 15.0058 7.26272 14.9797 7.38458 14.9289C7.50644 14.8781 7.61704 14.8037 7.71 14.71L13.71 8.71C13.801 8.6149 13.8724 8.50275 13.92 8.38C14.02 8.13654 14.02 7.86346 13.92 7.62Z"></path></svg></span></span></span><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzqGb kMPiEg">The Local Government Act requires every council adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the model code of conduct.</div><span class="sc-bkzqFA kkgDfi">Published 10 October 2024</span></div></a></li><li class="sc-AykKE sc-bkzqGk ibCGyq "><a class="sc-bkzqEU dmYwcB publication" aria-label="link" href="/policies/code-of-meeting-practice"><div class="sc-bkzqFw kzGrAw"><p class="sc-bkzqFx hrJgVg">Policies</p><span aria-label="Applies to all Council and committee meetings of which all members are councillors." class="sc-bkzqFy ewlvEb title-is-link"><span class="sc-bkzqFC gTxbHx">Code of meeting practice</span><span class="sc-bkzqFD krsjVF"><span class="sc-bkzqFB dRwtCx"><svg width="14" height="16" viewBox="0 0 14 16" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M13.92 7.62C13.8724 7.49725 13.801 7.3851 13.71 7.29L7.71 1.29C7.61676 1.19676 7.50607 1.1228 7.38425 1.07234C7.26243 1.02188 7.13186 0.995909 7 0.995909C6.7337 0.995909 6.4783 1.1017 6.29 1.29C6.19676 1.38324 6.1228 1.49393 6.07234 1.61575C6.02188 1.73757 5.99591 1.86814 5.99591 2C5.99591 2.2663 6.1017 2.5217 6.29 2.71L10.59 7H1C0.734784 7 0.48043 7.10536 0.292893 7.29289C0.105357 7.48043 0 7.73478 0 8C0 8.26522 0.105357 8.51957 0.292893 8.70711C0.48043 8.89464 0.734784 9 1 9H10.59L6.29 13.29C6.19627 13.383 6.12188 13.4936 6.07111 13.6154C6.02034 13.7373 5.9942 13.868 5.9942 14C5.9942 14.132 6.02034 14.2627 6.07111 14.3846C6.12188 14.5064 6.19627 14.617 6.29 14.71C6.38296 14.8037 6.49356 14.8781 6.61542 14.9289C6.73728 14.9797 6.86799 15.0058 7 15.0058C7.13201 15.0058 7.26272 14.9797 7.38458 14.9289C7.50644 14.8781 7.61704 14.8037 7.71 14.71L13.71 8.71C13.801 8.6149 13.8724 8.50275 13.92 8.38C14.02 8.13654 14.02 7.86346 13.92 7.62Z"></path></svg></span></span></span><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzqGb kMPiEg">Applies to all Council and committee meetings of which all members are councillors.</div><span class="sc-bkzqFA kkgDfi">Published 29 August 2022</span></div></a></li><li class="sc-AykKE sc-bkzqGk ibCGyq "><a class="sc-bkzqEU dmYwcB publication" aria-label="link" href="/policies/councillors-expenses-facilities-policy"><div class="sc-bkzqFw kzGrAw"><p class="sc-bkzqFx hrJgVg">Policies</p><span aria-label="The Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillors can only be reimbursed in line with this policy." class="sc-bkzqFy ewlvEb title-is-link"><span class="sc-bkzqFC gTxbHx">Councillors’ expenses and facilities policy</span><span class="sc-bkzqFD krsjVF"><span class="sc-bkzqFB dRwtCx"><svg width="14" height="16" viewBox="0 0 14 16" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M13.92 7.62C13.8724 7.49725 13.801 7.3851 13.71 7.29L7.71 1.29C7.61676 1.19676 7.50607 1.1228 7.38425 1.07234C7.26243 1.02188 7.13186 0.995909 7 0.995909C6.7337 0.995909 6.4783 1.1017 6.29 1.29C6.19676 1.38324 6.1228 1.49393 6.07234 1.61575C6.02188 1.73757 5.99591 1.86814 5.99591 2C5.99591 2.2663 6.1017 2.5217 6.29 2.71L10.59 7H1C0.734784 7 0.48043 7.10536 0.292893 7.29289C0.105357 7.48043 0 7.73478 0 8C0 8.26522 0.105357 8.51957 0.292893 8.70711C0.48043 8.89464 0.734784 9 1 9H10.59L6.29 13.29C6.19627 13.383 6.12188 13.4936 6.07111 13.6154C6.02034 13.7373 5.9942 13.868 5.9942 14C5.9942 14.132 6.02034 14.2627 6.07111 14.3846C6.12188 14.5064 6.19627 14.617 6.29 14.71C6.38296 14.8037 6.49356 14.8781 6.61542 14.9289C6.73728 14.9797 6.86799 15.0058 7 15.0058C7.13201 15.0058 7.26272 14.9797 7.38458 14.9289C7.50644 14.8781 7.61704 14.8037 7.71 14.71L13.71 8.71C13.801 8.6149 13.8724 8.50275 13.92 8.38C14.02 8.13654 14.02 7.86346 13.92 7.62Z"></path></svg></span></span></span><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzqGb kMPiEg">The Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillors can only be reimbursed in line with this policy.</div><span class="sc-bkzqFA kkgDfi">Published 7 August 2017</span></div></a></li><li class="sc-AykKE sc-bkzqGk ibCGyq "><a class="sc-bkzqEU dmYwcB publication" aria-label="link" href="/council-governance-administration/councillors-expenditure-reports"><div class="sc-bkzqFw kzGrAw"><p class="sc-bkzqFx hrJgVg">Council governance & administration</p><span aria-label="These reports detail the expenses and facilities provided to the Lord Mayor and councillors to enable them to undertake their civic duties." class="sc-bkzqFy ewlvEb title-is-link"><span class="sc-bkzqFC gTxbHx">Councillors’ expenditure reports</span><span class="sc-bkzqFD krsjVF"><span class="sc-bkzqFB dRwtCx"><svg width="14" height="16" viewBox="0 0 14 16" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M13.92 7.62C13.8724 7.49725 13.801 7.3851 13.71 7.29L7.71 1.29C7.61676 1.19676 7.50607 1.1228 7.38425 1.07234C7.26243 1.02188 7.13186 0.995909 7 0.995909C6.7337 0.995909 6.4783 1.1017 6.29 1.29C6.19676 1.38324 6.1228 1.49393 6.07234 1.61575C6.02188 1.73757 5.99591 1.86814 5.99591 2C5.99591 2.2663 6.1017 2.5217 6.29 2.71L10.59 7H1C0.734784 7 0.48043 7.10536 0.292893 7.29289C0.105357 7.48043 0 7.73478 0 8C0 8.26522 0.105357 8.51957 0.292893 8.70711C0.48043 8.89464 0.734784 9 1 9H10.59L6.29 13.29C6.19627 13.383 6.12188 13.4936 6.07111 13.6154C6.02034 13.7373 5.9942 13.868 5.9942 14C5.9942 14.132 6.02034 14.2627 6.07111 14.3846C6.12188 14.5064 6.19627 14.617 6.29 14.71C6.38296 14.8037 6.49356 14.8781 6.61542 14.9289C6.73728 14.9797 6.86799 15.0058 7 15.0058C7.13201 15.0058 7.26272 14.9797 7.38458 14.9289C7.50644 14.8781 7.61704 14.8037 7.71 14.71L13.71 8.71C13.801 8.6149 13.8724 8.50275 13.92 8.38C14.02 8.13654 14.02 7.86346 13.92 7.62Z"></path></svg></span></span></span><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzqGb kMPiEg">These reports detail the expenses and facilities provided to the Lord Mayor and councillors to enable them to undertake their civic duties.</div><span class="sc-bkzqFA kkgDfi">Published 22 July 2024</span></div></a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></section><section class="sc-AykKF eTQksp white"><div class="sc-AykKC cwwZbB"><div class="sc-AykKD fjtGju"><div class="sc-AykKE sc-AykKG sc-LzOEe isVWHM"><div class="sc-bkzruM hpEPBi"><div class="sc-bkzruM hpEPBi"></div><ul class="sc-bkzruN byuLiN"><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-9143241148053523" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">The role of councils</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-9143241148053523" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>There are 3 levels of government in Australia – federal, state and local (councils).</p> <p>The NSW parliament makes laws which regulate the role, powers and responsibilities of local councils. The <em>Local Government Act</em> outlines:</p> <ul> <li>how councils are established</li> <li>how elections are run</li> <li>how and when councils meet</li> <li>how rates are charged</li> <li>how councils spend money</li> <li>what councils can do.</li> </ul> <p>Like all councils, the City of Sydney has responsibilities under other NSW laws including the <em>Environmental Planning and Assessment Act</em>, the <em>Public Health Act</em> and the <em>Companion Animals Act</em>.</p> <p>Council also has the authority to make its own regulations and by-laws.</p> <p>Councils exist to:</p> <ul> <li>provide a representative, informed and responsible decision-making body</li> <li>develop the local community and its resources in a socially just and environmentally responsible way</li> <li>ensure local public services and facilities respond effectively to community needs.</li> </ul></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-47175712654728064" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">City of Sydney functions</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-47175712654728064" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><ul> <li>Provide for development in the local area.</li> <li>Provide for local services and facilities that benefit ratepayers, residents and visitors.</li> <li>Protect health and provide for the welfare, wellbeing and interests of the local community.</li> <li>Represent and promote the interests of ratepayers and residents.</li> <li>Establish and support organisations and programs targeting the local community.</li> <li>Protect the environment and improve local amenity.</li> <li>Attract and provide infrastructure for commerce, tourism and industry.</li> <li>Manage, improve and develop resources available to Council.</li> </ul></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-6570823466808171" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">How we make decisions</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-6570823466808171" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p><a href="https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/council-governance-administration/guide-council-decision-making">The decisions we make</a> are first discussed at a standing committee before a final decision is made at Council. These committees meet at least 10 times a year in the Council Chamber at Sydney Town Hall:</p> <ul> <li>Corporate, Finance, Properties and Tenders Committee</li> <li>Cultural and Community Committee</li> <li>Environment Committee</li> <li>Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee</li> <li>Transport, Heritage and Planning Committee.</li> </ul> <p>The Central Sydney Planning Committee, the City of Sydney Local Planning Panel and the Central Sydney Traffic and Transport Committee do not refer decisions to Council.</p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-4011788024805616" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Attending meetings</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-4011788024805616" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>Members of the public can attend committee meetings. You are also welcome to attend Council meetings but you cannot address Councillors. Please read the <a href="/guides/guidelines-for-speakers-at-meetings">guidelines for speakers</a> to find out how you can be heard by Council.</p></div></div></li><li class="sc-bkzruQ cgntPC "><button aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="content-37749167445513687" class="sc-bkzrvo jWSQKc"><h4 class="sc-bkzrvp cGZvXZ">Petitions</h4><span class="sc-bkzrvs imKXXm"><svg width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M11.2914 16.715L5.29559 10.7156C5.20193 10.6227 5.12759 10.5121 5.07685 10.3902C5.02612 10.2684 5 10.1377 5 10.0057C5 9.8737 5.02612 9.743 5.07685 9.62116C5.12759 9.49931 5.20193 9.38872 5.29559 9.29577C5.38849 9.20205 5.49901 9.12766 5.62078 9.0769C5.74256 9.02614 5.87317 9 6.00509 9C6.13701 9 6.26762 9.02614 6.38939 9.0769C6.51117 9.12766 6.62169 9.20205 6.71459 9.29577C8.41268 11.0961 10.1567 12.8539 12.0049 14.5003L17.2871 9.29577C17.4753 9.10748 17.7305 9.00171 17.9966 9.00171C18.2627 9.00171 18.5179 9.10748 18.7061 9.29577C18.8943 9.48405 19 9.73942 19 10.0057C19 10.1375 18.974 10.2681 18.9236 10.3899C18.8732 10.5117 18.7993 10.6224 18.7061 10.7156L12.7104 16.715C12.6153 16.806 12.5032 16.8774 12.3806 16.925C12.1373 17.025 11.8644 17.025 11.6211 16.925C11.4985 16.8774 11.3864 16.806 11.2914 16.715Z"></path></svg></span></button><div style="height:0px" aria-hidden="true" id="content-37749167445513687" class="sc-bkzrvq dgClNl"><div class="sc-AykKH liVUA-d sc-bkzrvr fMFYZP"><p>We welcome petitions from people to let us know their concerns. To find out more, please read our <a href="https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/-/media/corporate/files/general/petition-guidelines.pdf">petition guidelines</a> (PDF 257 KB).</p></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></section><section class="sc-AykKF kxQrQe hide-on-print beige"><div class="sc-AykKC cwwZbB"><div class="sc-bkzqEO knOHhP"></div><div class="sc-fzXfMD ccGNay"><div class="sc-fzXfNc fBZxNx prev"><button disabled="" type="button" class="sc-fzXfNd jTAOAF"><span class="sc-fzXfNf faQgQF">previous slide</span><span class="sc-fzXfNe cDVlcE"><svg width="7" height="12" viewBox="0 0 7 12" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M6.77201 6.56694L1.9725 11.3636C1.89814 11.4385 1.80966 11.498 1.71219 11.5385C1.61471 11.5791 1.51016 11.6 1.40456 11.6C1.29896 11.6 1.1944 11.5791 1.09693 11.5385C0.999449 11.498 0.910978 11.4385 0.836615 11.3636C0.76164 11.2892 0.70213 11.2008 0.66152 11.1034C0.620909 11.006 0.599999 10.9015 0.599999 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kA-dfrp"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEXd3uHqnaHGAAAACklEQVQI12NgAAAAAgAB4iG8MwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" data-src="/-/jssmedia/corporate/images/general/councillors/councillormeeting-highres-2479-web.jpg?mw=640" alt="Lord mayor and councillors seated in the council chamber." class="lazyload"/></span></span></span><span class="sc-bkzqHr kmkSYQ"><span id="title-c5d4d80c-9395-4760-8c54-8dfc2f4f305d" class="sc-bkzqHv bRuLbG">Council meetings</span></span><span class="sc-bkzqHq kJsuqQ"><span class="sc-bkzqHy gOnTCo"><span class="sc-bkzqHW jzxAnB"><svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 14 14" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M12 9.35004C11.779 9.35004 11.5671 9.43784 11.4108 9.59412C11.2545 9.7504 11.1667 9.96236 11.1667 10.1834V11.1667C11.1667 11.3877 11.0789 11.5997 10.9226 11.756C10.7663 11.9122 10.5544 12 10.3334 12H2.83337C2.61236 12 2.4004 11.9122 2.24412 11.756C2.08784 11.5997 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aria-labelledby="title-09745279-4f7b-4359-a32c-93c0bceaaef9" href="/elections"><span class="sc-bkzqHp kJjXMH"><span class="sc-bkzqHs dQWlUj"><span class="sc-bkzqHt kA-dfrp"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEXd3uHqnaHGAAAACklEQVQI12NgAAAAAgAB4iG8MwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==" data-src="/-/jssmedia/corporate/images/places-and-spaces/landmarks/sydney-town-hall/townhall_highres-1.jpg?mw=640" alt="People walking in front of Sydney Town Hall." class="lazyload"/></span></span></span><span class="sc-bkzqHr kmkSYQ"><span id="title-09745279-4f7b-4359-a32c-93c0bceaaef9" class="sc-bkzqHv bRuLbG">2024 election</span></span><span class="sc-bkzqHq kJsuqQ"><span class="sc-bkzqHy gOnTCo"><span class="sc-bkzqHW jzxAnB"><svg width="14" height="16" viewBox="0 0 14 16" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" role="img" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M13.92 7.62C13.8724 7.49725 13.801 7.3851 13.71 7.29L7.71 1.29C7.61676 1.19676 7.50607 1.1228 7.38425 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This is paid in monthly instalments in arrears.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGenerally, the fee paid will depend on the size of the council, the number of people it serves and the assets it manages. A councillor or mayor in a small rural council will generally get paid less than a councillor or mayor in a metropolitan council.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach year, the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal determines the maximum and minimum fees payable by each category of council to councillors and mayors. The tribunal is required to make a determination by 1 May each year, taking effect from 1 July. Councils can't pay councillors and mayors more than the maximum determined fee.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe City of Sydney Council is currently the only one to be categorised as a principal city. 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The Independent Commission Against Corruption has produced a guide designed to keep the process fair and protect public confidence in decision-making by councillors and local governments.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can download the guide, called \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.icac.nsw.gov.au\u002FArticleDocuments\u002F232\u002FLobbying%20local%20government%20councillors.pdf.aspx\"\u003ELobbying local government councillors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E, from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.icac.nsw.gov.au\u002F\"\u003EICAC website\u003C\u002Fa\u003E.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E"}},"showExpanded":{"data":{"value":false}}}]}}}}]}},{"uid":"6b917274-bb44-40ed-9a08-f6b221cb6e2f","componentName":"SingleColumn","dataSource":"","params":{"backgroundColour":"Grey"},"placeholders":{"jss-single-column":[{"uid":"c8a9f702-ac94-455e-99cb-a9186a789d7f","componentName":"RelatedContentList","dataSource":"{BE5661A0-433B-47F4-BB42-437E62048B80}","params":{"theme":"card-with-description"},"fields":{"data":{"datasource":{"heading":{"jss":{"value":""}},"headingLevel":{"jss":{"value":"h2"}},"description":{"jss":{"value":""}},"footerLink":{"jss":{"value":{"href":""}}},"footerLinkLabel":{"jss":{"value":""}},"numVisibleItems":{"value":"10"},"items":[{"id":"3cbcc972-01ef-45b0-8264-e5ffc013f601","description":"The Local Government Act requires every council adopt a code of conduct that incorporates the provisions of the model code of conduct.","title":"Code of conduct","type":"publication","primaryCategory":"Policies","attributes":[{"type":"lastUpdated","value":"20241010T000000"}],"link":{"text":"Code of conduct","queryString":null,"target":"","linkType":"internal","url":"\u002Fpolicies\u002Fcode-of-conduct"},"image":{"value":{"alt":"Decorative","height":"398","src":"\u002F-\u002Fmedia\u002Fcorporate\u002Fimages\u002Fpublications\u002Fpolicies\u002Fpolicy-book-cover-a6.png?h=398&w=256&hash=D671624E01067ADCBD05D79BCDAA5A2C","width":"256"}}},{"id":"ccb603ca-f2b8-4ae6-b502-fe9ec8f4734a","description":"Applies to all Council and committee meetings of which all members are councillors.","title":"Code of meeting practice","type":"publication","primaryCategory":"Policies","attributes":[{"type":"lastUpdated","value":"20220829T000000"}],"link":{"text":"Code of meeting practice","queryString":null,"target":"","linkType":"internal","url":"\u002Fpolicies\u002Fcode-of-meeting-practice"},"image":{"value":{"alt":"Code of meeting practice document cover page","height":"816","src":"\u002F-\u002Fmedia\u002Fcorporate\u002Fimages\u002Fpublications\u002Fpolicies\u002Fcode-of-meeting-practice-august-2022.jpg?h=816&w=577&hash=39259CB76D987BC6D514DC9F45330BB5","width":"577"}}},{"id":"9c8a5b9e-9f42-4d64-96bf-b524e4552ffe","description":"The Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and councillors can only be reimbursed in line with this policy.","title":"Councillors’ expenses and facilities policy","type":"publication","primaryCategory":"Policies","attributes":[{"type":"lastUpdated","value":"20170807T000000"}],"link":{"text":"Councillors’ expenses and facilities policy","queryString":null,"target":"","linkType":"internal","url":"\u002Fpolicies\u002Fcouncillors-expenses-facilities-policy"},"image":{"value":{"alt":"Councillors expenses and facilities document cover page","height":"816","src":"\u002F-\u002Fmedia\u002Fcorporate\u002Fimages\u002Fpublications\u002Fpolicies\u002Fcouncillors-expenses-and-facilities-2023-policy.jpg?h=816&w=577&hash=E735F40529D4561FB0A2AF5E4EC6D9E4","width":"577"}}},{"id":"46d501e6-8069-40c3-ab47-6e38d3abf631","description":"These reports detail the expenses and facilities provided to the Lord Mayor and councillors to enable them to undertake their civic duties.","title":"Councillors’ expenditure reports","type":"publication","primaryCategory":"Council governance & administration","attributes":[{"type":"lastUpdated","value":"20240722T122629"}],"link":{"text":"Councillors’ expenditure reports","queryString":null,"target":"","linkType":"internal","url":"\u002Fcouncil-governance-administration\u002Fcouncillors-expenditure-reports"},"image":{"value":{"alt":null,"height":null,"src":null,"width":null}}}]}}}}]}},{"uid":"d75ba511-0552-43ff-a829-58326bd8ee93","componentName":"SingleColumn","dataSource":"","params":{"backgroundColour":"White"},"placeholders":{"jss-single-column":[{"uid":"d1834304-4891-4915-ab1a-c437509e286e","componentName":"Accordion","dataSource":"{0643AC06-A116-46CE-9A09-F153C4E773C9}","params":{"headingLevel":"h4"},"fields":{"data":{"datasource":{"heading":{"jss":{"value":""}},"headingLevel":{"jss":{"value":""}},"description":{"jss":{"value":""}},"accordion":[{"title":{"data":{"value":"The role of councils"}},"content":{"data":{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are 3 levels of government in Australia – federal, state and local (councils).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe NSW parliament makes laws which regulate the role, powers and responsibilities of local councils. 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These committees meet at least 10 times a year in the Council Chamber at Sydney Town Hall:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ECorporate, Finance, Properties and Tenders Committee\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ECultural and Community Committee\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003EEnvironment Committee\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ELocal Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n \u003Cli\u003ETransport, Heritage and Planning Committee.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Central Sydney Planning Committee, the City of Sydney Local Planning Panel and the Central Sydney Traffic and Transport Committee do not refer decisions to Council.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E"}},"showExpanded":{"data":{"value":false}}},{"title":{"data":{"value":"Attending meetings"}},"content":{"data":{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EMembers of the public can attend committee meetings. 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