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Local Authorities

CDRC Governance Structure

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.

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 fill in the Local Authority Deputation Form.

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
Mick Turner
Dan Pepperill

Atitjere LA Members

Anthony Petrick (Chair)
Andrena Webb (Deputy Chair)
Chantelle Bloomfield
Marie Ross
Sarah Williams
Cr Jamie Webb
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

Jo Marshall (Chair)
Laura Doolan
Cr Andrew Johnson
Cr Cyril Tasman

Laramba LA Members

Irene Floyd (Chair)
Billy Briscoe (Deputy Chair)
Ron Hagan
Michael Ryan
Stanley Fletcher
Shane Dixon
Pr Adrian Dixon

Nyirripi LA Members

Simon Brown (Chair)
Desmond Williams
Brereton Spencer
Kathleen Gibson
Michaeline Gallagher
Reeny Dixon
Fiona Gibson
Duncan Gallagher
Cr April Martin
Cr Jacob Spencer
Cr Freddy Williams

Willowra LA Members

Eric Williams (Deputy Chair)
Justin Forrest
Gloria Presley
Greg Williams
Cr Jacob Spencer
Cr Freddy Williams
Cr April Martin

Yuelamu LA Members

Cliffy Tommy (Chair)
Melissa Morton (Deputy Chair)
Norman Hagen
Linda Marshall
Noressa Briscoe
Pr Adrian Dixon
D. Pr David McCormack

Yuendumu LA Members

Paul Briscoe (Chair)
Jennifer Baarda (Deputy Chair)
Elizabeth Lechleitner
Cecilia Alfonso
Dean Niehsner
Cr April Martin
Cr Jacob Spencer
Cr Freddy Williams
Cr Warren 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 Chairperson Local Authority Members
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
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Lajamanu Local Authority
Date 14.05.2025 10:00
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.
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.
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Alice Springs NT 0870


info@centraldesert.nt.gov.au


PO Box 2257
Alice Springs NT 0871

08 8958 9500
Fax 08 8958 9501

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08 8958 9500
Fax 08 8958 9501

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