• a government agency, administrative office or teaching service
• a statutory body representing the Crown
• a declared authority under the Public Service Act 1979
• a local government authority

Anti corruption legal standards all NSW public officials - including Councillors, Council staff, officers, contractors. sub-contractors - must adhere to  

ICAC says "the NSW community expects public officials to perform their duties with honesty and in the best interests of the public. Corrupt conduct by a public official involves a breach of public trust and leads to inequality, wasted resources and wasted public money. Corruption commonly involves the dishonest or preferential use of power or position that has the result of one person or agency being advantaged over another.

Corrupt conduct could involve:

• the dishonest or partial exercise of official functions, or
• a breach of public trust, or
• the misuse of information or material acquired in the course of official functions. "