Article: NSW: Shortcomings lead to call for local government reform

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NSW: Shortcomings lead to call for local government reform

By Krystyna Pollard

SYDNEY, March 21 AAP - Local government councillors in NSW could face tougher scrutiny under changes to accountability measures proposed by an independent MP.

Manly MP David Barr has introduced a bill into parliament to establish a local government ethics review panel to examine the probity and ethical behaviour of local government councillors.

The panel would consist of a representative from the Department of Local Government, the Local Government and Shires Association, and two members from separate organisations appointed by the minister for their expertise or experience in ...

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