Joint OrganisationsA new way of working together

LG NSW Regional Collaboration Roundtable – 30 April 2015

JO Pilot workshopsA 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 launchThe Premier announces the Fit for the

Future reform program

JO Pilot EOIExpressions of interest are called for JO

Pilots and five pilot regions are selected..

Assessment PanelThe Independent

Assessment Panel is appointed and

consultation begins on assessment methodology

TemplatesTemplate 1 and 2 are released. Councils

start preparing their proposals

Jan – Mar 2015Sept– Dec 2014 Today

JO Pilots commenceThe five pilot regions establish

organisational models and identify regional priorities

Rural Council workshopsA series of workshops are held with smaller councils to help refine Rural

Council options..

Template 3Template 3 is released. Councils consider

the Rural Council options at a series of regional workshops

ReviewsReviews into rating and regulatory burden

on councils commence

NSW ElectionThe Government is returned to office and

reaffirms its commitment to local government reform

FFTF ProposalsCouncils begin to finalise

their FFTF proposals.

JO ModelJO 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 regionsEstablish strong networks of Joint Organisations, connected to State government and focused on growth, and regional capacity building

Strengthen councilsImprove sustainability and encourage councils to increase their scale and capacity through voluntary merger where appropriate

Increase supportProvide 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 reviewJune 30

Transition starts – Merging councils ready for Sept 2016Oct

Consultation on FFTF assessment methodologyApril - May

Innovation Fund guidelines releasedApril

Roll-out JOsSept 2016

Joint OrganisationsA 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

Sep 14 Dec 14

Pilot regions selected

Pilot Workshop

s- Central- Five Regions

Workshop Outcome

sReport

Pilot Tools - Action Plans- JO Models

Mid-Pilot Workshop

Final Worksho

p&

Evaluation

Pilot Evaluatio

nComplete

d

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 announce

dRoadmap 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

Joint Organisations

DPC Regional Coordinators

State Agency Advisory

Group

Office of Local

Government

Key Inputs to Pilot Program

Funding Agreement$300K

JO Charter JO Action PlanJO 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 OrganisationRegional Investment Prospectus Heavy Vehicle Road NetworkTfNSW, RMS, DPE, T&I

Illawarra Pilot Joint OrganisationRegional Growth Plan Regional Transport StrategyEducation and Employment StrategyDPE, TfNSW, T&I, DEC

Hunter CouncilsRegional Growth Plan Transport Corridor StrategyRegional Tourism StrategyDPC, DPE, TfNSW, RMS, T&I

Riverina Joint OrganisationRegional Growth PlanRegional Freight CorridorImproved access to Water/Wastewater servicesDPC, DPE, TfNSW, RMS, OfW

Central NSW CouncilsRegional Growth PlanInfrastructure PrioritisationAgriculture PlanningWater Supply and InfrastructureDPC, 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

Pilot Policy Workshop &LG Sector Webinar

(May)

Feb 15 Early 2016

JO Evaluation and Final

Model (Feb)

Sep-Oct 15

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What key policy issues we are exploring?

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

Other

Regional

Strategies

Regional Action Plans

Regional Growth

Plan

IP&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 – www.fitforthefuture.com.au• 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: wendy.forrester@olg.nsw.gov.au T: 02 4428 4172

• Erin Hale – JO Project Officer E: erin.hale@olg.nsw.gov.au T: 4428 4193

• Relationship Managers - Fit for the Future One Stop Shop

Thank you