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.

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: