Local Authority nominations are now open for Atitjere, Engawala, Lajamanu, Laramba, Nyirripi, Willowra, and Yuendumu. Nomination will close at 9:00am, 18 November, 2015. For more information please see your Community Services Manager.

Local Authorities 

Local Authority members will be a link between their community and the Central Desert Regional Council. Community members and anyone living in or around the community can nominate to be a Local Authority member. 

Local Authorities are an opportunity to establish a good group of people to speak up for their community. 

Local Authorities need to be representative of key groups within their area by including people who are committed to attend and participate in meetings for the benefit of residents and community members. 

Local Authorities

• Required under legislation with compliance guidelines on their functions
• Will receive a meeting allowance
• Will make recommendations to Council about money spent  in their community. Council will decide on how money is spent.
• Minimum of six meetings per year

Nominations for Local Authority members will be open for 28 days.  Please see the Community Service Manager for more information or nominations.

Download a nomination form here….. 

Please be advised that the Council adopted a budget amendment on the 9th October 2015 that impacted on the following services:

1. Local Road Maintenance;
2. Aged and Disability Services;
3. Children's Services (School Nutrition);
4. Outstation Services;
5. Community Development Program (formerly RJCP);
6. Road Upgrade and Construction;
7. Capital Project Management; and
8. Revenue Growth.

The budget amendment document can be downloaded from the Council's Regional Council Plan pages.