Welcome to the Central Desert Regional Council website
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.
Local Authorities
Local Authorities (LA) 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.
Click to view Local Authority Allowances.
Local Authorities
- Are required under legislation with compliance guidelines on their functions
- Receive a meeting allowance (unless a Council staff member)
- Make recommendations to Council about issues in their community
- Are delegated to determine how LA Project money is spent in their community
- Are required to have a minimum of four meetings per year
- Are required to abide by the Code of Conduct - Elected Members Policy
Meetings
Deputations
If you wish to present to a Local Authority please download and fill in the Deputation Form, and email it to
Agendas and Minutes
For agendas and minutes of Local Authority meetings please go to LA Meeting Documents
Dates and Times
For meeting times go to LA Meetings or see the CDRC Year Planner
Members
Nominations for Local Authority members
Nominations for each community are announced publicly when they become available. Nominations are open for 28 days and are followed by a community election, if required. Please see the Council Service Manager for more information.
LA Members
The following local authorities meet within the Central Desert Region. It is recommended that you contact the local community office to confirm that the meetings will occur as meetings may be postponed due to cultural business or weather conditions.
Anmatjere LA Members
Cr James Jampajimpa Glenn (Chair)
Serena Presley
Cindy Presley
Estelle Carter
Mark Crayford
Mick Turner
Sharna Richards (Woods)
Dan Pepperill
Atitjere LA Members
Anthony Petrick (Chair)
Andrena Webb (Deputy Chair)
Irene Reiff
Chantelle Bloomfield
Jacinta Bush
Marie Ross
Sarah Williams
Jeremiah Webb
Cr Billy Liddle
Cr Rosslyn Campbell
Engawala LA Members
Cr Jeff Iversen (Chair)
Janine Tilmouth (Deputy Chair)
Joy Turner
Janet Tilmouth
Rachel Tilmouth
Eric Tilmouth
Lajamanu LA Members
Joe Marshall (Chair)
Sheree Anderson (Deputy Chair)
Shaun Johnson
Laura Doolan
Cr Andrew Johnson
Laramba LA Members
Irene Floyd (Chair)
Billy Briscoe (Deputy Chair)
Ron Hagan
Michael Ryan
Stanley Fletcher
Pr Adrian Dixon
Nyirripi LA Members
Simon Brown (Chair)
Daniel Gallagher (Deputy Chair)
Desmond Williams
Brereton Spencer
Kathleen Gibson
Michaeline Gallagher
Reeny Dixon
Ricardo Gallagher
Duncan Gallagher
Cr April Martin
Cr Jacob Spencer
Cr Freddy Williams
Willowra LA Members
Julie Kitson (Chair)
Eric Williams (Deputy Chair)
Justin Forrest
Gloria Presley
Cr Jacob Spencer
Cr Freddy Williams
Cr April Martin
Yuelamu LA Members
Cliffy Tommy (Chair)
Melissa Morton (Deputy Chair)
David McCormack
Norman Hagen
Linda Marshall
Noressa Briscoe
Pr Adrian Dixon
Yuendumu LA Members
Paul Briscoe (Chair)
Jennifer Baarda (Deputy Chair)
Elizabeth Lechleitner
Cecilia Alfonso
Cr April Martin
Cr Jacob Spencer
Cr Freddy Williams
Local Authority Allowances
Under section 7E of the Assembly Members and Statutory Officers (Remuneration and Other Entitlements) Act 2006, the Northern Territory of Australia Remuneration Tribunal determines the following allowances for Local Authorities:
Allowance |
Local Authority |
Local Authority |
If the meeting is held up to 2 hours |
$300 |
$200 |
If the meeting is held between 2 to 4 hours |
$450 |
$300 |
If the meeting is held for more than 4 hours |
$600 |
$400 |
The Role of Council
The Council is an elected body of twelve members who are elected for a three year term to carry out duties under the provisions of the Local Government Act and Regulations. A President and a Deputy President are elected by the members of the Council. The President, as well as being Chairman of Meetings, represents Council when it is not in session. Simply stated, Council is the decision and policy making body whilst Council staff are the means by which these decisions and policies are carried into effect.
Councils are responsible for the delivery of a broad and unique range of services to their communities, with different communities within the Region having their own different priorities.
The Council delivers a range of Agency, Commercial and Other Council Services that contribute toward improving the level of services provided to their communities. The Council is faced with the challenge of delivering a broad range of services to a standard acceptable to the community whilst at the same time raising revenues required to deliver core services within the context of its community’s ability to support.
The Central Desert Regional Council is responsible for:
- Partnerships and Relationships
- External Resources (Suppliers and Contractors)
- Information Resources
- Physical Resources
- Human Resources
- Financial Resources
- Facilitating Local Education and Training
And managing the following resources:
- Ensuring Legislative Compliance
- Providing Advice and Advocacy
- Providing Corporate Governance
- Delivering Core Services
The Council operates under the Local Government Act (external link) and its regulations.
News From Around the Region
CDRC Stall at Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum
The Alice Springs Convention Centre played host to the 2024 Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum / NT Treaty Symposia on 4-5 April, and Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) was there to...
Central Desert’s Plans for Developing Local Leaders
CDRC Youth and Communities empowering staff with sustainable employment and career advancement opportunities. Article by Indigenous.gov.au Article link
Anmatjere Local Authority Meeting Well Attended
On 9 April, Central Desert Regional Council (CDRC) held a well-attended Local Authority (LA) meeting in Ti Tree, with stakeholders, LA members and community coming together to discuss the emerging...
April Central Desert News Out Now
The April edition of Central Desert News is out now. You can read it at Central Desert News No 51 - April 2024.