Joint Organisations A new way of working together LG NSW Regional Collaboration Roundtable – 30 April 2015

JO Pilot workshops A central workshop and regional workshops help establish the basic framework for the pilots. Fit for the Future: The journey so far Fit for the Future launch The Premier announces the Fit for the Future reform program JO Pilot EOI Expressions of interest are called for JO Pilots and five pilot regions are selected.. Assessment Panel The Independent Assessment Panel is appointed and consultation begins on assessment methodology Templates Template 1 and 2 are released. Councils start preparing their proposals Jan – Mar 2015 Sept– Dec 2014 Today JO Pilots commence The five pilot regions establish organisational models and identify regional priorities Rural Council workshops A series of workshops are held with smaller councils to help refine Rural Council options.. Template 3 Template 3 is released. Councils consider the Rural Council options at a series of regional workshops Reviews Reviews into rating and regulatory burden on councils commence NSW Election The Government is returned to office and reaffirms its commitment to local government reform FFTF Proposals Councils begin to finalise their FFTF proposals. JO Model JO model begins to emerge, Pilots continue to work on key issues. Local Government Act Preliminary work starts on the Local Government Act revision

Key reform directions for regional NSW Strengthen regions Establish strong networks of Joint Organisations, connected to State government and focused on growth, and regional capacity building Strengthen councils Improve sustainability and encourage councils to increase their scale and capacity through voluntary merger where appropriate Increase support Provide more options for small rural councils. Support innovation through a $4m fund. Review FAGs distribution models

Next steps... Fit for the Future Proposals submitted for review June 30 Transition starts – Merging councils ready for Sept 2016 Oct Consultation on FFTF assessment methodology April - May Innovation Fund guidelines released April Roll-out JOs Sept 2016

Joint Organisations A new way of working together… A forum for local councils and the State to work together on things that matter most to regional communities Making it easier to initiate and manage important projects across traditional council boundaries A fresh start that will require new relationships and real commitment to change from both sectors A commitment to work together for the long term and support a shared vision for each region

Joint Organisations How regional collaboration will be strengthened… Consistent membership Consistent strategic planning boundaries Formal mechanism for State and Local Government to work together Clearer understanding of shared regional priorities Legislative recognition and enabling

Functions of Joint Organisations Regional Leadership and advocacy Inter- Governmental collaboration Strategic Capacity Building Joint Organisation Regional Strategic Planning Service Delivery Other *Evolved from model suggested by the Independent Local Government Review Panel

JO Pilot Process and Progress to date State and Local Government work together to pilot JOs. *Further pilots may be initiated in late 2015 prior, pending resources and initial pilot progress JOs roll out JOs roll out Sep 14 Dec 14 Pilot regions selected Pilot Workshops - Central - Five Regions Workshop Outcomes Report Pilot Tools - Action Plans - JO Models Mid-Pilot Workshop Final Workshop & Evaluation Pilot Evaluation Completed Feb 15 Dec 15 Pilots Begin - JO Charter - Action Plan - Priorities Core JO Model and Tools for Pilot Sep 2016 Final JO Legislative Model designed Early 2016 We are here FFF announced Roadmap released

How are we supporting JO Pilots? Roles & Responsibilities Pilot options for JO model Identify and work collaboratively with State Agencies and others to achieve strategic regional priorities Roles & Responsibilities Guide and support State agency engagement at central and regional levels Roles & Responsibilities Support relationship between JOs and State Agencies at regional level Work closely with JOs to identify and support achievement of relevant strategic regional priorities Roles & Responsibilities Manage pilot process Seed funding ($300K each) Tools and templates Support including on-line forum, workshops, teleconferences

Key Inputs to Pilot Program Funding Agreement $300K JO Charter JO Action Plan JO Statement of Regional Strategic Priorities All JOs now have: JO Statement of Regional Strategic Priorities Overview of highest priorities for JO Builds on and draws together existing local and regional plans Owned by JO but developed closely with State Vision + who, what, why, how, KPIs JO Charter Based on pilot model developed in workshops: - objectives and functions - relationships and boundaries - entity and governing body - enabling and resourcing

Pilot Joint Organisations Namoi Joint Organisation Regional Investment Prospectus Heavy Vehicle Road Network TfNSW, RMS, DPE, T&I Illawarra Pilot Joint Organisation Regional Growth Plan Regional Transport Strategy Education and Employment Strategy DPE, TfNSW, T&I, DEC Hunter Councils Regional Growth Plan Transport Corridor Strategy Regional Tourism Strategy DPC, DPE, TfNSW, RMS, T&I Riverina Joint Organisation Regional Growth Plan Regional Freight Corridor Improved access to Water/Wastewater services DPC, DPE, TfNSW, RMS, OfW Central NSW Councils Regional Growth Plan Infrastructure Prioritisation Agriculture Planning Water Supply and Infrastructure DPC, DPE, TfNSW, RMS, T&I, Health, OfW Some emerging priorities and partnerships

We are here Building the JO Model – initial thinking State and Local Government work together to build JOs Mar-Jun 15 Dec 2015 Sept 2016 Final JO Model JOs roll out 12 Pilots begin Jul 15 Mid-pilot workshop End-Pilot workshop & Evaluation Identify/ consult key JO policy issues JO Emerging Issues Paper (Jul-Aug) LG Sector Conference & Working Model Paper(Sep) Working JO Model Working JO Model Pilot Policy Workshop & LG Sector Webinar (May) Feb 15 Early 2016 JO Evaluation and Final Model (Feb) Sep-Oct 15

What key policy issues we are exploring? 13 Objectives, Functions, Principles -Core and optional functions -Link to IP&R, not ‘fourth tier’ Entity and Powers -Enabling in Act -Delegations -Subsidiaries Relationships and Boundaries -Mechanisms to support good collaboration -Relationship between JO and member councils Governance and Accountability -Member representation/roles -Planning, reporting, oversight -Staffing and resourcing This will be done in consultation with the Pilots and the broader Local Government Sector

OtherRegionalStrategiesOtherRegionalStrategies Regional Action Plans Regional Growth Plan Plan IP&RIP&R State Plan What will success look like? Better integration, better outcomes Growth planning for sustainable living Transport links to connect people to services and goods to market Economic development to attract industry and jobs to region Pooling resources to build and maintain important infrastructure Less duplication and red tape

What will success look like? ‘JOs will give us gravitas and legislative grunt’ ‘…agreed plan for investment by Federal, State and Local Government’ ‘Trading off our personal interests for the greater good’ ‘Reduced need for lobbying, as decision making is integrated with partnerships on the way through’ ‘Moved from “information provision” in meetings to “collaboration” ’ ‘Outcomes that could not have been achieved individually’ ‘A voice for the region’ ‘ Representatives on JO make paradigm shift…putting on a regional hat’ ‘Decisions made based on the benefit of the region overall – a true regional perspective’ ‘‘Increased services, increased grant funding, communities better off, councils better off.’ ‘Grant funds secured for agreed regional priorities’ ‘Maturity, confidence and trust in regional relationships’ What our pilot regions have told us…

Where to get further information? Fit for the Future website – JO Webpage JO Roadmap JO Pilot Interim Report JO On-line Forum (pilot council representatives) Office of Local Government Wendy Forrester – JO Project Manager E: T: Erin Hale – JO Project Officer E: T: 4428 Relationship Managers - Fit for the Future One Stop Shop

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