Government Administration

Government administration is the function of providing administrative support to government at all levels, with the aim of ensuring that the New South Wales public sector operates as efficiently as possible. The function includes the support of the vice-regal representative, matters relating to ceremonial occasions, and maintaining the Premier's office and administrative and support services to the Cabinet and members of both houses of parliament.

The function covers the organisation of elections, and includes the representation of the New South Wales Government in other states and overseas and intergovernmental matters such as Premiers' conferences and loans councils.

The function includes the administration of local government including boundary setting, grants and declaration of pecuniary interests.