support the extension of time of any

contract period for the existing

tollways.'' But Liberal councillors

argued the council did not support the

toll on the M2 and the wording of the

motion could be misinterpreted.

The Hills Shire Council will provide

training in occupational health and

safety, human relations and the

custody of money to volunteers on

council management committees.

The committees must receive

training by July 1 to comply with new

statutory and regulatory requirements.

A historical tour of the Rouse Hill Village will be held on

May 1 at 2pm. Hills District Historical Society secretary

Pam Wilson will lead a guided walk to explore the original Rouse Hill Village. Rouse Hill Town Centre is now the destination of most visitors but the Village predates

it by more than 150 years. The walk will include Aberdoon House, the cemetery and St Judes church. It will last for two hours. Bookings essential: 9634 3163. Cost: $8 adults, $4 children or $20 families.

Entries for Blacktown Council's annual Mayoral History Prize close Friday, May 7.

The prize aims to encourage the community to embrace

the rich and diverse history of Blacktown. This year

Council will award $1000 to a local individual, group or

organisation that has contributed to the research, documentation and promotion of Blacktown's Aboriginal

history, and made this information available to the

wider community.

Details: 9839 6000, or visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au for entry forms.

Public submissions have been called for a parliamentary

inquiry into the Building the Education Revolution

program. The inquiry is open to all members of the

public and will investigate aspects of the program including: fees and charges; cost of building; use of local builders and tradespeople; quality; suitability to

the school's needs; and the effectiveness of government

oversight and contracts. Submissions can be emailed to

gpscno2@parliament.nsw.gov.au, lodged via parliament.nsw.gov.au/gpsc2 or mailed to

The Director, General Purpose Standing Committee No.

2, Legislative Council, Parliament House, Macquarie

St, Sydney NSW 2000. Submissions

close June 7.

The Hills Shire Council has appointed the General

Manager, Dave Walker, as its representative for The

Office of the Hawkesbury-Nepean Stakeholder Committee.

Members will attend three meetings a year and discuss how to better manage the health of the river system.

The Hills Shire councillors have rejected a motion to

determine a policy in relation to road tolls imposed on

The Hills residents.

Cr David Bentham's motion stated: ``The council sup

ports the current tolls, as contained in the deeds of

agreements, for the existing tollways'' and ``The council

does not support the extension of time of any contract period for the existing tollways.'' But Liberal councillors argued the council did not support the toll on the M2 and the wording of the motion could be misinterpreted.

The Hills Shire Council will study the structure of its

volunteer management committees and train members

in relation to occupational health and safety, human relations and the custody of money and other assets. The committees must receive training by 1 July to comply with new statutory and regulatory requirements, or they will be changed from management to advisory status.