Resources for councils

Our fact sheets, sample policies and report summaries are designed to help councils comply with the Local Government Act.

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Election 2024

Fact sheets, Frequently Asked Questions and resources relating to the 2024 local government elections.

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Governance

Fact sheets and report summaries

Fact sheets and report summaries on key issues and investigations from the Local Government Inspectorate.

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Governance

Sample council policies

Find sample local government policies on topics including procurement, complaints, governance arrangements, election period policies and councillors’ code of conduct.

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Governance

Trends in recent council examinations

Find key issues and recommendations we’ve found during recent council examinations.

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