Local government resources

Resources to assist local governments in meeting their obligations and engaging effectively.
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The following resources are designed as practical tools and templates to assist local governments in maintaining high standards of conduct, transparency and accountability.

Available resources include:

  • Requesting a monitor
  • Notifying issues with Primary and Annual Returns
  • Restricting Communication with a complainant
  • Compliance Audit Returns (CAR)

Requesting a monitor

Guidance and request form for councils, mayors or presidents, or CEOs seeking support through the appointment of a monitor.

Notifying issues with Primary and Annual Returns

Templates and instructions for reporting concerns or irregularities.

Restricting communication with a complainant

A notice template for use in managing inappropriate or unreasonable contact.

Compliance Audit Returns (CAR)

Annual self-assessment required under regulation 14 of the Local Government (Audit) Regulations 1996. Every local government in WA must complete a CAR for the period of 1 January to 31 December each year.

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