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Administration

Access to information

Learn about your right to information, the public interest test, and ways to access government information.

Council forms

An A-Z list of Armidale Regional Council forms.

Council policies

Policy development provides council with a structured framework for consistent and transparent decision-making and actions.

Financial statements

Audited financial statements for Armidale Regional Council are attached here.

Get involved

There are many ways to get involved with your community.

How councils work

The powers and responsibilities of local councils are derived from the NSW Local Government Act 1993 which is administered by the NSW Government.

Integrated planning and reporting (IP&R)

IP&R gives councils a framework for establishing local priorities and linking information to operational functions.

Organisation structure

Look closer at Armidale Regional Council's organisational structure.

Restore and thrive

Council’s Restore and Thrive Strategy focusses on our people as our greatest asset.

Revenue Policy, and Fees and Charges

The Revenue Policy and the Fees and Charges document outline the rates, charges and fees necessary to support council's budget and fund activities outlined in the Operational Plan.

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. The Armidale Regional Community pays tribute to their love of land, love of people, and love of culture.

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Armidale Regional Council
135 Rusden Street Armidale, NSW 2350

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T 1300 136 833
E council@armidale.nsw.gov.au

ABN: 396 429 54203

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