The conference, which was held in Nowra from Sunday until today, brings representatives from all NSW councils together to discuss the workings of local government.

Camden mayor Greg Warren attended, along with councillor Fred Anderson and the council's governance director Steve Kludass.

Cr Warren said he found the conference beneficial.

"This is the first (local government conference) I've been to and I came with an open mind and open ears," he said.

"I spoke with Duncan Gay (NSW Roads Minister) and I've spoken with other members of parliament."

Cr Warren said one of the big topics of discussion at the conference had been the infrastructure backlog in local council areas.

"They said there is a $6.3 billion infrastructure backlog and that is growing by $600 million every year.

"They weren't able to give me figures, but they said that growth councils, like Camden, make up a vast proportion of that backlog."

Cr Warren said he was interested to hear the debate about coal seam gas mining and how other councils had managed the potential impact it has on the community.

He also said he supported a proposal to amend the legislation surrounding the amount of waste levy rebate councils received from the government.

Cr Warren said he also supported the state government's plans to give local councils the power to run their own elections.