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Structure

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


President Cr Bill Mitchell JP
Deputy President Mayor Troy Pickard
City of Joondalup (North Metropolitan Zone)

Members


Avon-Midland Country Zone Cr David Hood
Shire of Wongan-Ballidu
Central Country Zone President Cr Steven Martin
Shire of Wickepin
Central Metropolitan Zone Cr Paul Kelly
Town of Claremont

Cr Janet Davidson JP
City of Perth
East Metropolitan Zone Mayor Glenys Godfrey
City of Belmont

VACANT
Goldfields Esperance Country Zone Mayor Ron Yuryevich AM, RFD
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Gascoyne Country Zone President Cr Ronnie Fleay
Shire of Exmouth
Great Eastern Country Zone Cr Halley Cowan
Shire of Narembeen
Great Southern Country Zone VACANT
Kimberley Country Zone President Cr Graeme Campbell
Shire of Broome
Murchison Country Zone President Cr Simon Broad
Shire of Murchison
North Metropolitan Zone Mayor David Boothman
City of Stirling

Cr Frank Cvitan JP
City of Wanneroo

Mayor Troy Pickard (Deputy President)
City of Joondalup
Northern Country Zone Cr Ian West JP
Shire of Perenjori
Peel Country Zone Cr Wally Barrett
Shire of Murray
Pilbara Country Zone President Cr Lynne Craigie
Shire of East Pilbara
South East Metropolitan Zone Cr Henry Zelones JP
City of Armadale

Cr Kevin Trent
City of South Perth
South Metropolitan Zone Mayor Carol Adams
City of Kwinana

Cr Doug Thompson
City of Fremantle

Cr Duncan Macphail
City Melville
South West Country Zone President Cr Peter Monagle
Shire of Harvey

Ex Officio


Local Government Managers Australia Mr Michael Parker

Associate


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
  • Kimberley Country Zone
  • Central Country Zone
  • Murchison Country Zone
  • Esperance-Eastern Goldfields Zone
  • Northern Country Zone
  • Gascoyne Country Zone
  • Peel Country Zone
  • Great Eastern Country Zone
  • Pilbara Country Zone
  • Great Southern Country Zone
  • South West Country Zone
Metropolitan Zones
  • Central Metropolitan Zone
  • South Metropolitan Zone
  • East Metropolitan Zone
  • South East Metropolitan Zone
  • North Metropolitan Zone

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