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| Local Government Association of Tasmania | |
|---|---|
| Name | Local Government Association of Tasmania |
| Formation | 1950s |
| Type | Association |
| Status | Incorporated association |
| Purpose | Advocacy, representation, coordination |
| Headquarters | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Region served | Tasmania |
| Membership | Tasmanian councils |
| Leader title | President |
| Main organ | Board |
Local Government Association of Tasmania is a peak representative body for municipal councils in Tasmania, Australia, providing advocacy, policy development and sector services. The Association operates from Hobart and engages with the Tasmanian Parliament, Australian Government agencies, and statutory bodies to coordinate resources and represent the interests of local councils across the island. It liaises with other Australian local government associations and regional organisations to influence legislation, funding and sector reform.
The Association traces origins to mid‑20th century municipal cooperation, evolving alongside institutions such as the Tasmanian Legislative Council, Tasmanian House of Assembly, and state administrative reforms. Its early work intersected with major state initiatives including the post‑war planning responses that involved the Department of Works and Infrastructure (Tasmania), regional development efforts akin to those of the Australian Bureau of Statistics, and local administrative reforms referenced in inquiries like the Local Government (Tasmania) Act 1993. Over decades the body engaged with national bodies such as the Australian Local Government Association and participated in intergovernmental forums including meetings involving the Council of Australian Governments and the Commonwealth Grants Commission.
Governance is typically by an elected board and officeholders who represent member councils, mirroring governance models seen in organisations such as the Australian Local Government Association and regional counterparts like the Local Government Association of Queensland. The Association’s constitution and rules are shaped by Tasmanian statutory frameworks including instruments related to the Local Government (Audit and Accountability) Act 2009 and compliance regimes similar to those overseen by the Auditor‑General of Tasmania. Executive management interacts with state agencies such as the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet and municipal administrators from entities like the City of Hobart and Glenorchy City Council.
Key functions include policy development, sector advocacy, capacity building and service delivery, aligned with activities conducted by bodies like the Local Government Association of South Australia and the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government. It provides advisory services, training similar to programs offered by the Institute of Public Administration Australia (Tasmania), and support on statutory matters such as rates and planning in coordination with the Tasmanian Planning Commission and legal advice referencing decisions from the Supreme Court of Tasmania. The Association coordinates disaster resilience and recovery collaboration with emergency agencies including the State Emergency Service (Tasmania) and the Tasmanian Fire Service.
Membership comprises city, municipal and rural councils across Tasmania including the Launceston City Council, Kingborough Council, Derwent Valley Council, and other local government areas. Elected mayors and councillors, along with general managers, participate in fora modelled after national practice such as the National General Assembly of Local Government. The Association represents member interests in dialogues with ministers from portfolios like the Minister for Local Government (Tasmania), interacts with statutory authorities such as TasWater, and coordinates sector responses to inquiries by entities like the Tasmanian Integrity Commission.
The Association advances policy on funding allocations, infrastructure investment, land use and community services, engaging with federal instruments like the Commonwealth Financial Relations and state processes under the State Grants Commission (Tasmania). It submits position papers to parliamentary committees including references to proceedings of the Tasmanian Parliament and national submissions to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities. Advocacy themes often cover municipal finance, asset management and regional development connected to programs administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications.
Funding arises from member subscriptions, service contracts, grants from state and federal sources and partnerships with organisations such as the Local Government Professionals Australia and philanthropic foundations. The Association partners with research bodies like the University of Tasmania and national agencies such as the Australian Renewable Energy Agency for projects on sustainability, and coordinates joint initiatives with regional development entities like the Tasmanian Regional Arts networks and entities involved in tourism such as Tourism Tasmania.
The Association produces policy briefings, strategy documents and newsletters, drawing on resources similar to publications from the Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government and research by the Grattan Institute. It organises conferences, training workshops and sector meetings comparable to the Local Government Professionals Australia National Conference and local assemblies chaired by councils such as City of Launceston events. Regular communications address issues highlighted in media outlets including the Mercury (Hobart) and engage with stakeholders at intergovernmental forums such as the Commonwealth‑State Local Government Forum.
Category:Organisations based in Hobart Category:Local government in Tasmania