Local Government

Local Government is the third tier of government in Australia. There are in excess of 550 Australian Councils.

Local Governments are controlled by a governing body elected or appointed pursuant to a Local Government Act or similar legislation.

Purpose

The Declaration on the role of Australian Local Government by the ALGA notes that:
Local governments are elected to represent their local communities;

• to be a responsible and accountable sphere of democratic governance;
• to be a focus for community identity and civic sprit;
• to provide appropriate services to meet community needs in an efficient and effective manner; and
• to facilitate and coordinate local efforts and resources in pursuit of community goals.

Related Pages

• Asset Management
• Capital Works
• Council Services
• Drainage
• Finance & Accounting
• Information Technology
• Local Government and Municipal Knowledge Base
• Local Government Services
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Parks
• Project Management
• Roads & Transport
• Town Planning
• Waste Management