The Office of Local Government (OLG) is responsible for administering the Local Government Act 1993, which gives it power to review local governments and local government boards. As part of this responsibility, it also supports councils through education and training materials for councillors and advises on policy, governance and operational matters. In relation to planning, OLG provides specialist advice to the SPO on local government issues.
The OLG does not have a role in deciding development applications or creating or amending Local Provisions Schedules.
