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The Australian local government association, abbreviated as ALGA is a federation consisting of associations. The Australian local government association spreads across the state of Australia and northern territory. This association also includes the Government ACT.
The Australian Local Government Association advocates the functioning of the local government. Last year the it had launched the campaign named triple F. This triple F includes fair treatment, formal recognition and fair federal funding. In one word Australian local government association is the united voice of the Australian local government.
The Association of west Australia is not a part of government. It is rather an independent body. The duties of the association are executed by its members. The Australian local government association of community services is a state federation. It provides better services for the community. It was established in a conference of national local government community, held in Canberra in 1986. On the other hand South Australia is very much dependent on the local councils and seeks social, environmental and economic help from them. These councils work with the assistance of Australian local government association.
The Australian local government includes 673 councils. ALGA is a federation of local territory associations and state. The members of Australian local government association include:
- Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales
- Local Government Association of Northern Territory
- Local Government Association of Queensland
- Local Government Association of South Australia
- Local Government Association of Tasmania
- Municipal Association of Victoria
- Western Australian Local Government Association
- ACT Government
Australian local government association prioritizes certain issues. Such as
- Taking care of community needs
- Connection of local governments through updated information technology
- Collaboration of other governments
- Maintenance of regional equity and regional development
- Enhancing the local government finances
- Taking care of roads and transport facilities
- Looking after local environment
The policies of these local governments are regulated by the board of Australian local government. The leadership team of ALGA consists of president and two vice presidents.
http://www.australia.gov.au
http://nga.alga.asn.au/event/2006/thisyear.php
www.alga.asn.au/
www.lgcsaa.org.au/
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