Governance resources to support council members
23 March 2026
The latest range of resources has been prepared ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections and reflects recent legislative amendments, in addition to practical governance issues encountered by members.
Recently released resources:
- Caretaker Policy and Guideline
- Conflict of Interest Guidelines
- Taxation Implications for Council Members FAQ
- Election Signs Guideline (Commonwealth, State and Local Government)
- Choosing a Deputy Mayor Guideline
- Register of Remuneration, Salaries and Benefits Guideline and Salaries Register Template
- Mandatory policies, procedures, registers, codes and other documents
- Sick Leave and Long Service Leave Guideline
- Model Rates Notice and Content
LGA is continuing work on further governance guidance, with the following resources under review and to be released soon:
- Community Engagement Model Policy
- How to Hold a Candidate Session Guideline
- Compliance Register – Local Government (Elections) Act
- Council Member Training and Development Model Policy
- Member Allowance and Benefits Model Policy
- CEO Checklist and Key Dates Table
- Request for Service Model Policy
- Request for Service Model Procedure
- Complaint Model Policy
- Complaint Model Procedure
- Internal Review Model Procedure
- Fraud, Corruption, Misconduct and Maladministration Model Policy
- Council Committees and Other Corporate Structures Guideline
- Model Financial Statements 2026
LGA members must be logged in to the member portal in order to access.
Further updates will be provided as new resources become available.