Welcome
Central Desert Regional Council acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we work.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Council Careers
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Council Information
Council's Vision, members, meetings, elections, LAs, quick facts and more
Council Services
Aged Care, Youth, Waste, Roads, Tenancy Management and more
Contact Council
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Other Governance
Reviewable Decisions
Under the Local Government Act (section 292), the Council is required to make public reviewable decisions. The following are designated by this Act as reviewable:
- a decision in relation to the correction of an entry in the assessment record under section 232(1) or 233(7);
- a regulatory order under section 286;
- a decision to refuse to suppress a person's details in publicly available material under section 293(5).
The following provide details of any reviewable decisions made by the Council, as defined by the Act:
NIL
Delegations Register
The Local Government Act (2019) and NT General Regulations (2019) provide that the CEO is responsible to the Council to ensure that proper standards of financial management are maintained including ensuring that proper controls are established over financial and other records. Central Desert Regional Council has clear and easy to understand Delegations Register to ensure processes and accountability for administrative functions and levels of decision making across Council. Council also has delegated authority to its committees identified in the respective terms of reference for the committees (click to view Committees page) and to Local Authorities as outlined in Guideline 1 – Local Authorities.
Staff employed by Central Desert Regional Council are aware of their delegation limits and ensure that there is no actual or perceived conflict of interest between their personal interests and the impartial fulfilment or their professional duties.
Click to view the Delegations Register
Constitutional Arrangements
Click to view the report of Council Officer to Elected Members in relation to Constitutional Arrangements 2020
Reviews
At the January 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting, Council endorsed no change to its constitutional arrangements for Council electoral representation. Council discussed the geographical spread, newness of local government and more representation for the population as reasons why they wanted no changes to the constitutional arrangements. Councillors also added that if a community is not represented by a local member those elected in the Ward will visit and support the community.
Council
The Central Desert Regional Council is made up of 12 members who are elected by the constituents from the four Wards that make up the Central Desert region. The council is charged with carrying out duties under the provisions of the Local Government Act and Regulations. It is a decision and policy making body with CDRC staff being the means by which these decisions and policies are carried into effect. A President and a Deputy President are elected by the members of the Council, with the role of Deputy President changing every 12 months.
Election
On 28 August 2021 a general election was held across the Central Desert region. Click the link CDRC Elected Members for the Central Desert Regional Council's fifth term members. Only Anmatjere needed to vote, as the other wards received enough candidates or below the number of positions available. Click this link CDRC Election Results to view details of the election in Anmatjere.
The next election will be held in 2025.
Information Suppression
Under Section 293 of the Local Government Act a person may apply to have their name or name and address suppressed from publicly available information. To apply for suppression of information under this section of the Act, please apply in writing to:
Central Desert Regional Council
Council's Vision
OUR VISION
Central Desert people have equality of access to services and opportunities that enhance their well-being.
OUR MISSION
We protect and improve the wellbeing of our communities,
by providing local government and other services,
for people today and tomorrow.
OUR STRATEGY
Two Ways – One Outcome
Indigenous and non-Indigenous people working together.
Eastern Arrernte :: Atherrele ularreke – ularre anerremele mpwaretyeke.
Anmatjere :: Atherr ankwerr - anyent arrarteme
Warlpiri :: Yapa manu kardia jintangka nyinawyjaku
OUR VALUES
CREATIVE
We want to create a culture of innovation within Council that encourages and shares ideas.
RESPECT
Appreciation for cultural differences and everyone's opinions.
INTEGRITY
We want to create a workforce that is honest, dependable, loyal, trustworthy and reliable.
SAFETY
Safety takes priority over all actions and we want everyone to arrive at work and go home from work safe.
PATIENCE
We want to build a workforce that is able to deliver services and take time to actively listen to our community.
OUR GOALS
GOAL 1: I HAVE A CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY
- Everybody feels safe
- I am part of the community
- Our facilities and services suit our needs
GOAL 2: EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- We attract new business, visitors and create employment opportunities
- Improve liveability in the Central Desert region
GOAL 3: OUR ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
- We understand and protect the environment
- We support activities that maintain and protect culturally significant areas in the region
GOAL 4: OUR ROLE AS COUNCIL IS CLEAR
- Council works with the community
- Advocacy priorities are clear
News From Around the Region
Engawala Music Workshop and Concert
A music workshop and concert held on 24 April in Engawala was a joint initiative between Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) Youth Sport and Recreation Program, Sharp Film Productions and Alcoota...
Yuendumu Murals Launch
On Friday 26 April, the Yuendumu community celebrated the launch of Ngurrju Mani-njaku Ngurra – Making Yuendumu Beautiful, a mural project produced by Red Hot Arts on behalf of GMAAAC.
Community Safety Training Forum
Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) held their Community Safety Patrol training forum on 12 and 13 June in Alice Springs, with officers across the CDRC region attending.