Learn about Council (Council Clues)
Here's everything you need to know about The Hills Shire Council in 10 colourful fact sheets known as 'Council Clues'. Council Clues are great for school assignments and general knowledge of your Council.
You might also like to explore using our Virtual Tour of Council's Customer Service Centre (and surrounding buildings) featuring the Council Chamber.
Council Clues 1 - What is Local Government?
Explains the three levels of Government in Australia and their responsibilities.
Council Clues 1 - What is Local Government - 989 KB
Council Clues 2 - About Local Councils
Explains the role of a council and its responsibilities to the community.
Council Clues 2 - About Local Councils - 1,121 KB
Council Clues 3 - About the Hills Shire
Explains the size and population of the Shire.
Council Clues 3 - About The Hills Shire - 1,008 KB
Council Clues 4 - History of the Shire
Explains how the The Hills Shire Council area was settled.
Council Clues 4 - History of the Shire - 1,103 KB
Council Clues 5 - From Humble Beginnings
Lists the past and present Mayors of the Shire.
Council Clues 5 - From Humble Beginnings - 1,785 KB
Council Clues 6 - Your Council
Lists the roles and responsibilities of Councillors, including those of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
Council Clues 6 - Your Council - 1,102 KB
Council Clues 7 - Structures and Services
Includes Council's organisational structure and explains the role of Council employees.
Council Clues 7 - Structure & Services - 1,439 KB
Council Clues 8 - Building Our Community
Explains Council's role in building a community.
Council Clues 8 - Building Our Community - 1,806 KB
Council Clues 9 - Council and the Community
Explains Council's role in serving the community.
Council Clues 9 - Council & the Community - 2,201 KB
Council Clues 10 - Council's Finances
Explains Council's finances - how it receives and spends money.
Council Clues 10 - Council's Finances - 2,294 KB