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Local Authorities

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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 Council's code of conduct.

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.

Deputations

Please download the Deputation Form.

Agendas and Minutes

For agendas and minutes of Local Authority meetings please follow this link: LA Meeting Documents and for meeting times follow this link: LA Meetings

LAs in CDRC

The following local authorities meet within the Central Desert Region. Please refer to our Council Calendar for information on meeting dates. It is recommended that you contact the local community to confirm that the meetings will occur as meetings may be postponed due to cultural business or weather conditions.

Anmatjere

Chair: Cr James Glenn
Deputy Chair: Vacant
Members: Serena Presley, Cindy Presley, Estelle Carter, Mark Crayford, Mick Turner, Sharna Richards (Woods), Dan Pepperill.
Ward Councillors: Cr Adrian Dixon, Cr James Glen, Cr Jeff Iversen, Cr David McCormack.

Atitjere

Chair: Anthony Petrick
Deputy Chair: Vacant
Members: Irene Reiff, Andrena Webb, Chantelle Bloomfield, Jacinta Bush, Marie Ross, Sarah Williams, Jeremiah Webb, Cr Billy Liddle.
Ward Councillors: Cr Billy Liddle, Cr Rosslyn Campbell.

Engawala

Chair: Cr Jeff Iversen.
Deputy Chair: Vacant
Members: Joy Turner, Rachel Tilmouth, Janet Tilmouth, Eric Tilmouth, Janine Tilmouth.
Ward Councillors: Cr Adrian Dixon (President), Cr James Jampajimpa Glenn, Cr Jeff Iversen and Cr David McCormack.

Lajamanu

Chair: Jenny Johnson
Deputy Chair: Sheree Anderson
Members: Shaun Johnson, Laura Doolan, Joe Marshall, Cr Andrew Johnson.
Ward Councillors:  Cr Cyril Tasman and Cr Andrew Johnson.

Laramba

Chair: Irene Floyd
Deputy Chair: Billy Briscoe
Members: Ron Hagan, Michael Ryan, Cr Adrian Dixon, Jacinta Dixon.
Ward Councillors: Cr Adrian Dixon, Cr James Glenn, Cr Jeff Iversen, Cr David McCormack.

Nyirripi

Chair: Vacant
Deputy Chair: Vacant
Members: Duncan Gallagher, Desmond Williams, Brereton Spencer, Kathleen Gibson, Michaeline Gallagher, Reeny Dixon, Ricardo Gallagher, Simon Brown, Cr April Martin, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Jacob Spencer.
Ward Councillors: Cr April Martin, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Jacob Spencer, Cr Warren Williams.

Willowra

Chair: Julie Kitson
Deputy Chair: Eric Williams

Members: Justin Forrest, Malcom Fry, Cr April Martin, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Jacob Spencer

Ward Councillors: Cr April Martin, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Jacob Spencer, Cr Warren Williams.

Yuelamu

Chair: Cliffy Tommy
Deputy Chair: Melissa Morton

Members: Norman Hagen, David McCormack, Linda Marshal, Noressa Briscoe, Cr Adrian Dixon.

Ward Councillors: Cr Adrian Dixon, Cr James Glenn, Cr Jeff Iversen, Cr David McCormack.

Yuendumu

Chair:  Paul Briscoe
Deputy Chair: Jennifer Baarda  

Members: Elizabeth Lechleitner, Cecilia Alfonso, Cr April Martin, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Jacob Spencer.

Ward Councillors: Cr April Martin, Cr Freddy Williams, Cr Jacob Spencer, Cr Warren Williams.


 

Local Authority Allowances

Under section 7E of the Assembly Members and Statutory Officers (Renumeration and Other Entitlements) Act 2006, the Northern Territory of Australia Renumeration 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 2 hours

$600

$400

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