LGANTerritory

LGANT’s membership is made up of five municipal, three shire, nine regional councils and an associate. We have over 150 elected members, 3200 employees and 245,000 constituents.

Membership is voluntary and open to all local government bodies in the Northern Territory constituted under the Local Government Act.

LGANT’s Executive has decision-making authority between twice-yearly general meetings. The Executive consists of nine members elected from regional and municipal councils and meets monthly.

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for LGANT’s day-to-day operations, supported by one manager, four staff (full and part time) and consultants.

As the peak organisation for local government in the Northern Territory, LGANT provides a broad-based research and policy development service for members in response to local, Territory and national issues including changes proposed for legislation.