New guidelines to help councils get best value for ratepayers
Source: New South Wales. Minister for Local Government. Media Release.
"New guidelines to help the State’s 152 councils tender for goods and services have been released by Minister for Local Government Barbara Perry. "NSW local councils are responsible for a combined annual operating budget of $8 billion dollars. So it’s essential that they achieve the best value for their ratepayers at all times," Ms Perry said. "Big purchases need careful planning and a process to be followed."