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Local Government South Australia is a subdivision of the Northern territories and the states. It acquires its power from the state government. Federal grants are taken to run the local government. In Australia there is only one level of local government. Australian local government is quite similar to the town model of New England. Local government South Australia in reality is a limited power holder and remains as a subordinate to state government.
Australia local government is not much responsible for police service, schools and fire protection, which largely belong to the state government. The main duties of local government of South Australia include social facilities like parks, libraries, drainage system, and public hygiene. They also look after revenue and industry. It is said that this local government is chiefly concerned with 3 Rs namely roads, rubbish and rates.
The mayor of local government South Australia is a titular head who is completely controlled by the council. The Local Government Areas can be divided into 2 groups. They are local government areas in the Adelaide metropolitan area and local government areas outside the Adelaide metropolitan area. The first type includes
- City of Holdfast Bay
- City of Marion
- City of Mitcham
- City of Norwood Payneham St Peters
- City of Onkaparinga
- City of Playford
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- City of Prospect
- City of Salisbury
Local Government Areas outside the Adelaide metropolitan area include
- District Council of Alexandrina
- The Barossa Council
- District Council of Barunga West
- District Council of Berri and Barmera
- District Council of Ceduna
- District Council of Clare and Gilbert Valleys
- District Council of Cleve
Local councils, the part of South Australia's government system are also quite powerful. They work along with the local government association of South Australia.
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