The structure of the Association is designed to ensure we remain representative of our member councils. The structure also enables us to work efficiently and effectively in meeting our goals.
Our structure includes the following bodies:
State Council
The decision making representative body of all member Councils
Responsible for:
- Sector-wide policy making on behalf of Local Government
- Strategic planning on behalf of Local Government
State Council Structure
Chaired by the President
24 Members: 12 from country constituencies
12 from metropolitan constituencies
Members must be a serving Mayor, President or Councillor in WA Local Government
State Council Members
Chairman |
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| President of WALGA | Mayor Troy Pickard |
Members |
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| Avon-Midland Country Zone | Cr Lawrie Short |
| Central Country Zone | Cr Steve Martin (WALGA Deputy President) |
| Central Metropolitan Zone | Cr Janet Davidson JP
Cr Paul Kelly |
| East Metropolitan Zone | Mayor Cr Glenys Godfrey
Mayor Cr Terence Kenyon |
| Goldfields Esperance Country Zone | Mayor Ron Yuryevich AM RFD |
| Gascoyne Country Zone | President Cr Ronnie Fleay |
| Great Eastern Country Zone | President Cr Eileen O’Connell |
| Great Southern Country Zone | President Cr Barry Webster |
| Kimberley Country Zone | President Cr Fred Mills |
| Murchison Country Zone | President Cr Simon Broad |
| North Metropolitan Zone | Cr David Michael
Cr Geoff Amphlett
Cr Brett Treby |
| Northern Country Zone | President Cr Moira Girando JP |
| Peel Country Zone | Cr Wally Barrett |
| Pilbara Country Zone | Cr Lynne Craigie |
| South East Metropolitan Zone | Mayor James Best
Cr Henry Zelones JP |
| South Metropolitan Zone | Mayor Carol Adams
Cr Brian Warner
Cr Doug Thompson |
| South West Country Zone | Cr John Gardiner |
Ex Officio | |
| Local Government Managers Australia | Mr Andrew Hammond |
Associate Member |
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| The Rt Hon Lord Mayor City of Perth | Ms Lisa Scaffidi |
Zones
Groups of geographically aligned members.
Responsible for:
- Direct elections of State Councillors
- Input into policy formulation
- Advise on matters
Country Zones
- Avon-Midland Country Zone
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- Goldfields Esperance Country Zone
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- Great Eastern Country Zone
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- Great Southern Country Zone
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Metropolitan Zones
- Central Metropolitan Zone
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| - South East Metropolitan Zone
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