Australian Local Government Association

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the principal organisation representing all 537 Local Government councils in Australia,[1][2] and acts as the independent interest body for Australian local mayors, councillors and local government employees. The association is the federation of local government associations in each state and territory.[3]

Australian Local Government Association
AbbreviationALGA
Formation1947
TypeRepresentative organisation
Legal statusCompany Limited by Guarantee
HeadquartersCanberra
Location
Membership
7
President
Mayor David O'Loughlin
Websitehttp://www.alga.asn.au/

Constituent members

Role
  • Sustaining local roads, transport and other infrastructure between multiple council regions
  • Improving natural and built environmental outcomes
  • Enhancing regional equity and regional development
  • Building capacity and sustainability in local communities
  • Connecting member associations and the Local Government sector
  • Engaging effectively in Australian Government processes

As one of Australia's three levels of government, local government is represented by ALGA's President to the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). This peak government decision-making forum brings together the Prime Minister (representing the federal government), Premiers and chief ministers of states and territories, and the ALGA President, and is tasked with high-level management of matters of national importance.

ALGA was founded in 1947 and, in 1976, established a secretariat in Canberra reflecting growing links with the Australian Government and an awareness of local government's emerging national role. Its policies are determined by the ALGA Board, which consists of two representatives from each of the member associations and two from the ACT Government.

ALGA's senior-most leadership team comprises the President and two Vice Presidents, which is supported the secretariat (managed by the Chief Executive).[2]

See also

References
  1. "Facts and Figures". Australian Local Government Association. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  2. "About ALGA". Australian Local Government Association. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  3. "Homepage". Australian Local Government Association. Retrieved 6 May 2020.


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