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Cessnock City Council is committed to good governance. Good governance creates confidence in Council. It ensures we deliver good policy development, legislative compliance, protection of personal information and facilitate public access to government information in an ethical way.
Find out how you can access information about Cessnock City Council.
You must disclose political donations and gifts given to Councillors or staff.
Our Code of Conduct set standards for the actions and behaviours of all Councillors and Council employees.
What we do and what you can do to help prevent fraud and corruption.
How we use, store, access and protect your personal information.
Find out about the role of our Advisory Committees and how you can get involved.
Find out more about The Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (Act), and other relevant legislation, that authorises the elected Council to undertake a range of functions, and confers a large volume of powers to perform duties imposed upon Council.