Publications

A list of publications put out by the department's service areas.

List of publications

Categories

Local Government Regulatory Approach cover

Local Government Regulatory Approach

Supporting and enforcing effective regulation of the local government sector within WA.

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Child Safe Awareness Policy template

Developed in response to recommendation 6.12 from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

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Differential Rates and Minimum Payments

Submitting a successful application

Guidelines for Developing Policies on Electronic Attendance and Meetings

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) provides this content to assist local governments in preparing a policy relating to electronic attendance and meetings.

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Local Government Standards Panel Annual Report 2021-22

The Local Government Standards Panel (the Standards Panel) is the primary standards panel established under Part 5 Division 9 and Schedule 5.1 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act).

CEO recruitment

The role and responsibilities of council

CEO Performance Review Checklist

The role and responsibilities of council

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Full Reform Proposals

Local Government Reform

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Public consultation on proposals

Local Government Reform

Differential rating applications

A guide for local governments

Page reviewed 14 July 2025