Purpose
The Centre seeks to provide support, service, education and leadership to all sectors of local government in Australia. This is achieved through four core areas of activities:
1. Research | 2. Consultancy | 3. Education | 4. Professional Development |
In fulfilling its mission, the Centre for Local Government, UNE:
- Works in conjunction with all faculties of UNE, the Australian Local Government Association, the NSW Local Government and Shires Association, Local Government Managers Australia, the 22 regional councils of the New England region and other local government bodies servicing the needs of local government within NSW and Australia with a view to providing the most comprehensive and co-operative structure to assist local authorities;
- Encourages and supports the development of research into issues affecting local government both at UNE and by linking with other Australian and international universities, associations and centres dedicated to research and development in local government; and
- Involves people working in local government with the activities of the Centre in order to develop a partnership between local councils, researchers, consultants and education providers.