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 Rosslyn Campbell
Engawala LA Members
Cr Jeff Iversen (Chair)
Janine Tilmouth (Deputy Chair)
Joy Turner
Janet Tilmouth
Rachel Tilmouth
Eric Tilmouth
Lajamanu LA Members
Cyril Tasman (Chair)
Sheree Anderson (Deputy Chair)
Shaun Johnson
Laura Doolan
Linda Gordon
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
Fiona Gibson
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)
Norman Hagen
Linda Marshall
Noressa Briscoe
Cr David McCormack
Pr Adrian Dixon
Yuendumu LA Members
Paul Briscoe (Chair)
Jennifer Baarda (Deputy Chair)
Elizabeth Lechleitner
Cecilia Alfonso
Dean Nieshner
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 |