The Governance Advisory provides advice and support to Queensland councils in implementing and maintaining effective and compliant governance policies, frameworks, approaches and practices.
Recognising that local governments operate in a complex and ever-changing legislative environment, the Governance Advisory seeks to streamline the work of councils by offering tailored advice and assistance, utilising established policies and intelligence from across Queensland local government.
The Governance Advisory assists councils to develop and refine core governance policies, procedures and practices to meet their individual needs. This assistance can range from a simple health-check on the suite of policies in place or extend to the development and implementation of core governance functions and frameworks across council.
While some services and deliverables are free to LGMA subscribing councils, in-depth engagement is offered on a fee-for-service basis, priced on application in line with the scope of engagement.
The Governance Advisory offered by LGMA:
- reviews, updates and provides advice on the suite of governance policies offered as templated documents for Queensland councils;
- works with individual council clients to tailor policies and governance practices to their specific needs and circumstances;
- assist councils in the implementation of policies and effective governance frameworks, including:
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- training governance staff who will oversee the ongoing maintenance of policies;
- delivering training to all staff on adherence to the policies; and
- gaining staff buy-in to any associated behaviour change.
This is a fee-for-service and will be priced on application. The cost will reflect the scope of works, duration and level of service of engagement and will also cater for incidental expenses, such as travel and accommodation where onsite visits.
Want more information?
Contact the LGMA Governance Advisor, Liza Perrett, on
Phone: +61 7 3063 0688
Email: ga@lgmaqld.org.au
Your Local Government Resource Library
LG Central, the 'one stop shop’ for accessing information including policies, best practice guidelines, checklists, templates, FAQs and online training for local government.
Governance Advisory Service tools and templates can also be accessed here.
LGMA Council Resource library can be accessed here.