To assist with the management of its legal services, Clarence Valley Council maintains a non-exclusive Legal Services Panel. The term of the current Panel expires 31 May 2022.
In accordance with and using the specifications in , we are calling for expressions of interest (EIOs) in tenders for a refreshed Panel to be appointed from 1 June 2022 to 1 June 2026.
Council requires legal services across a range of areas, including but not limited to:
General services:
- Building & Development Control (including Land and Environment Court).
- Property management
- Commercial issues and contracts
Specific services:
- Matters generally pertaining to the Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, Companion Animals Act 1998, Roads Transport Act 2013, Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and related acts
- The Native Title Act 1993 and the implications of a Native Title Determination on Local Government.
- The Crown Lands Act 1989 and the management of land in accordance with this
- Developer Contribution matters under the EPA & Water Management Act 2000
- Industrial Relations and employee related issues.
The deadline for receiving EOIs is Wednesday 13 April 2022.
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