Local Government NSW (LGNSW) and the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) have extended a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration between the two bodies.
LGNSW President, Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM, signed the agreement alongside CMA Chairman, Rick Firman OAM, during the first day of the 2025 LGNSW Annual Conference.
Through the partnership, LGNSW and the CMA will collaborate on policy development, advocacy campaigns and information sharing, working together to deliver stronger outcomes for councils and communities right across NSW.
President Miller said the agreement would help ensure the challenges and opportunities of regional and rural communities remain front and centre in statewide advocacy efforts.
“This MoU reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the collective voice of local government and ensuring every council – no matter how large or small – has a seat at the table,” President Miller said.
“From financial sustainability, skills shortages, water management, roads and infrastructure maintenance – we have some major issues facing rural, regional and remote communities. This MOU will help us share resources and strengthen our voice for the sector and for our communities.”
