All of NT - Consultancy - Panel Contract for Code of Conduct Panel Member and Independent Assessor of Code of Conduct Complaints under the Local Government Act 2019 for a Period of 12 Months

📋 Tender Overview The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development is seeking to establish a panel contract for Code of Conduct Panel Members and Independent Assessors to manage complaints under the Local Government Act 2019. This 12-month contract aims to ensure impartial, statutory-compliant oversight of councillor conduct across the Northern Territory. 🎯 Scope of Work The engagement is divided into two primary streams: Stream 1 (Panel Members): Responsible for assessing and investigating councillor conduct complaints, determining outcomes based on statutory tests, reviewing decisions, and addressing non-compliance with sanctions. Stream 2 (Independent Assessors): Tasked with investigating complaints, applying public-interest criteria, managing vexatious or frivolous claims, and ensuring mandatory reporting obligations are met. ⚖️ Eligibility Requirements Prospective bidders must demonstrate significant professional experience, specifically: Legal practitioners with at least five years of professional experience; OR Individuals with at least five years of experience in governance or public administration. 📍 Location & Logistics Region: Works cover all NT regions, including Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield, Central Australia, Barkly, Big Rivers, and East Arnhem. Submission: Electronic lodgement via the eLodgement facility or fax to the Darwin tenders office. 🔑 Keywords #LocalGovernment #CodeOfConduct #LegalConsultancy #Governance #PublicAdministration #NorthernTerritory #Tender #Procurement #Compliance