Governance and Procurement

WALGA offers comprehensive Governance and Procurement services tailored to support the operational efficiency and excellence of WA Local Governments. 

Through expert advice, resources, and support, we aim to empower Member Local Governments, Elected Members, and Officers with the tools they need to navigate governance and procurement challenges effectively.

WALGA Governance and Procurement Support

Led by a team of experienced professionals, our Governance and Organisational Services division is dedicated to providing invaluable guidance and support to our Members. With a focus on excellence and integrity, we work collaboratively to ensure that Local Governments receive the highest level of assistance in matters pertaining to governance and procurement.

Priorities

How WALGA supports better outcomes for WA Local Governments

• Governance Advisory Service: Our Governance Advisory Service offers guidance on matters related to the Local Government Act, Regulations, and governance best practices. 
• Governance Tools and Templates: WALGA provides a range of governance tools and templates to assist Members in their operations. These resources are designed to streamline processes and enhance governance practices across the sector.
• Procurement Services: Our Procurement Services offer a range of advice and support to WALGA Members. From procurement toolkits to social procurement initiatives, we strive to facilitate best practices and networking opportunities in procurement.

Through these initiatives, WALGA endeavours to strengthen governance practices, facilitate efficient procurement processes, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for WA Local Governments and their communities.

Local Government Elections - Review of WALGA Advocacy Positions

WALGA recently undertook a comprehensive review and analysis of 5 ordinary election cycles up to and including the 2023 Local Government election against the backdrop of legislative reforms to the Local Government electoral process. The review and report focused on postal elections conducted exclusively by the Western Australian Electoral Commission (WAEC), with the analysis finding evidence of the rising cost of conducting Local Government elections in Western Australia.

The report was presented to State Council on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 with State Council supporting a review of WALGA’s Local Government Elections Advocacy Positions.

Local Governments are asked to provide a Council decision on WALGA's Advocacy Positions as they relate to Local Government Elections, to see if the positions are still current. To assist Councils in compiling their positions, WALGA has drafted a template Agenda Item.

View template Agenda item

To inform an item for the December meeting of State Council, Council decisions are requested by Monday, 28 October 2024.

Local Governments will also be able to provide feedback through the November round of Zone meetings.

For more information, please contact WALGA Executive Director Member Services Tony Brown on (08) 9213 2051 or via tbrown@walga.asn.au