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Access to information for councillors information sheet | document details
- Title: Access to information for councillors
- Contents: Information sheet outlining common issues, information and documents relating to functions, appeal to the council and documents relating to agendas.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 177.0 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type: Guideline
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Councillor allowances information sheet October 2007 | document details
- Title: Councillor allowances - Information sheet October 2007
- Contents: Allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors are to be adjusted each year to take effectfrom 1 November. This sheet provides guidance as to the allowances payable from 1 November 2007.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2007
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 193.4 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type: Pamphlet
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
BOI report into local government councillor allowances June 2008 | document details
- Title: Report of the Board of Inquiry into review of allowances for local government councillors
- Contents: Establishment of Board of Inquiry | Terms of reference | Relevant legislative provisions | Community consultations | Broad approach and matters of principle | Workload and responsibilities |
- Author: Board of Inquiry
- Publisher: Tasmanian Industrial Commision
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 348.7 kb
- Pages: 40
- Publication Type: Report
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Consulting and communicating with local government | document details
- Title: Consulting and communicating with local government - how and why?
- Contents: Effective and appropriate communication and consultation are essential for a close working relationship and decision making that will benefit the Tasmanian community. On statewide and broad policy matters, it is appropriate for the communication and consultation to be with the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT). On more local matters, it should be with relevant Council/s or regional bodies.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2006
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 233.5 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type: Guideline
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Consulting and communicating with state government | document details
- Title: Consulting and communicating with the State Government - how and why?
- Contents: Effective and appropriate communication and consultation between Local Government and the State Government is essential for a close working relationship and decision making that will benefit the Tasmanian community. The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is responsible for those processes involving statewide issues and broad policy and legislative matters, while individual Councils and regional bodies are responsible for relevant local matters.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2006
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 210.8 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type: Guideline
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Caretaker Conventions | document details
- Title: State election caretaker conventions
- Contents: Introduction | Major policy commitments | Significant appointments | Major legal or intergovernmental commitments | Ongoing work of the state service | Avoiding inappropriate involvement in election activities | Other matters
- Author: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2006
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 185.2 kb
- Pages: 17
- Publication Type: Procedure
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Community service obligations for local governments in Tasmania | document details
- Title: Community Service Obligation Policy and Guidelines for Local Government in Tasmania
- Contents: The main objectives of this policy are: to ensure that a Council's social and other objectives are achieved without impacting on the commercial performance of its significant business activities; and to improve the transparency, equity and efficiency of CSO service delivery.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2000
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 20.0 kb
- Pages: 6
- Publication Type: Policy; Guideline
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Making a complaint to the Local Government Office | document details
- Title: General Information about making a complaint to the Local Government Division
- Contents: How to make a complaint | Will my complaint be confidential? | What happens after a complaint is lodged?
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 30.6 kb
- Pages: 1
- Publication Type: Guideline
- Contact: Local Government Division
- Email: lgd@dpac.tas.gov.au
Compliance provisions for local councillors information sheet | document details
- Title: Compliance - Pecuniary interest, Misuse of office, Misuse of information
- Contents: This information sheet is a general introduction for councillors to some of the compliance provisions contained in the Local Government Act 1993.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 217.5 kb
- Pages: 6
- Publication Type: Guideline
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian Government Concessions Guide 2008-2009 | document details
- Title: Tasmanian Government Concessions Guide 2008-2009
- Contents: Housing | Electricity and Heating | Transport | Education | Health | Licences | Vehicles | Parks and Heritage | Property and Land Tax | Other
- Author: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN: 1449-6798
- Format: PDF
- Size: 1.1 mb
- Pages: 84
- Publication Type: Brochure; Pamphlet
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
DPAC Corporate Plan 2008 - 2009 | document details
- Title: DPAC Corporate Plan 2007 - 2008
- Contents: The Corporate Plan of the Department of Premier and Cabinet is issued by the Secretary and combines the Strategic and Business Plans.
- Author: Corporate Services
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2007
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 76.6 kb
- Pages: 14
- Publication Type: Plan
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Councillor allowances information sheet | document details
- Title: Councillor allowances - Information sheet, May 2008
- Contents: Allowances for mayors, deputy mayors and councillors are to be adjusted each year to take effect from 1 November. This document provides a guide to allowances payable from 1 November 2007.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 145.9 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type:
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Councillor Allowances information sheet October 2008 | document details
- Title: Councillor Allowances information sheet October 2008
- Contents: Allowances for mayors, deputy mayors and councillors have been reviewed, and new allowances are payable from 1 November 2008. Allowances will then be adjusted annually by an inflationary factor.
- Author: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 106.4 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type: Brochure; Pamphlet
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Councillor resource kit | document details
- Title: Local Government Association Tasmania - Councillor Resource Kit
- Contents: Provide practical information to help councillors become familiar with the responsibilities of their role. Outlines how local government works in Tasmania.
- Author: Local Government Association of Tasmania
- Publisher: Local Government Association of Tasmania
- Copyright: © Local Government Association of Tasmania, 2007
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format:
- Size: 1.0 mb
- Pages: 37
- Publication Type: Guideline
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Acting now to reduce the Tasmanian Government's carbon footprint | document details
- Title: Acting now to reduce the Tasmanian Government's carbon footprint
- Contents: Six action areas | Two phases of implementation | Government action now | Want to know more?
- Author: Climate Change Office
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 153.9 kb
- Pages: 2
- Publication Type: Plan
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Code of Conduct - Government Members of Parliament | document details
- Title: Code of conduct - Government members of parliament
- Contents: Introduction | Principles of ethical conduct | Specific provisions | Other references
- Author: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2006
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size: 227.1 kb
- Pages: 24
- Publication Type: Policy
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian Councils KPI Report 2006-07 | document details
- Title: Measuring Council Performance in Tasmania 2006-07
- Contents: Contents include: Introduction; Pefromance measurement system; Key result areas: Governance; Management and finance; Regulatory; Infrastructure and utilities; Community services and development; and Appendices.
- Author: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN: 1833-7546
- Format:
- Size: 1.3 mb
- Pages: 104
- Publication Type: Report
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Local Government councillor allowances | document details
- Title:
- Contents: An information sheet has been issued to provide information on the new allowances. The information sheet also details related provisions concerning allowances.
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format: PDF
- Size:
- Pages:
- Publication Type: Report; Pamphlet
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Measuring Council performance in Tasmania 2007-08 | document details
- Title: Measuring Council performance in Tasmania 2007-08
- Contents:
- Author: Local Government Division
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2009
- ISBN/ISSN:
- Format:
- Size: 1.7 mb
- Pages:
- Publication Type: Report
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian Framework for Action on Climate Change | document details
- Title: Tasmanian Framework for Action on Climate Change
- Contents: Includes: Introduction; Climate change and the planet; Tasmania in the national context; Tasmania's action plan; and Timetable for implementing Tasmania's action on climate change.
- Author: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Publisher: Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Copyright: © Government of Tasmania, 2008
- ISBN/ISSN: 978 0 7246 5609 X
- Format: PDF
- Size: 515 KB
- Pages: 26
- Publication Type: Policy
- Contact: Librarian
- Email: library@dpac.tas.gov.au

Further publications may be available on the pages of the Department's divisions.

Some earlier publications have been archived to the Tasmanian Government electronic repository, STORS. Use the Search function of the State Library of Tasmania catalogue to access these documents.

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