The key aims of the Governance and Strategy team at WALGA are to:

•  Advocate for appropriate legislative and regulatory reform as it relates to the provision of effective local governance.
• Provide information and advice to both elected members and senior Local Government staff on the implementation and application of the Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations, including the continuation of a quality Complete Guide to the Local Government Act incorporating Practice Notes, Forms and Proformas and Councillor’s Manuals.
• Advise members in relation to Local Laws and provide Councils with a quality Local Laws Service, which includes the Local Laws Manual.
• Review and implement Association and sector-wide strategic issues including outcomes from the Systemic Sustainability Study project.
• Facilitation, coordination and advocacy regarding sector wide issues with a particular focus on Local Government reform and regional service delivery.
• Coordination of the Association’s strategic planning and associated projects.
• Modelling good governance through the coordination of the Association’s internal governance structures and practices, including supporting and building the capacity of State Council and associated committees.

The Governance & Strategy Team

The following are the staff positions in the Governance and Strategy team: 

Documents & Links

• Current and Emerging Issues.
• A concise summary outlining the legislative roles of Councillors, Mayors and Presidents and CEOs is available to download here.
• Click here for a summary of vacancies on State and Association Boards and Committees.
• State Council documentation can be found in the 'Member Resources' section here
• The State Local Government Agreement, which establishes principles to guide an open and productive relationship between the State Government and the Local Government sector, can be downloaded here