Welcome to the website of the Local Government Association of Tasmania, the association that represents 28 of the 29 councils that make up Local Government in Tasmania.
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is the voice of Local Government to other governments, interested stakeholders and the wider community. LGAT works to protect the interests and rights of councils, to promote the efficient operation of Local Government and to foster strategic and beneficial relationships.
LGAT provides specialist services to its member councils including policy and strategic support, information and learning for Local Government elected members and officers and procurement of employee relations and insurance services. LGAT also coordinates the Tasmanian Local Government Awards for Excellence, the annual Tasmanian Local Government conference and LGATAssist .
The Local Government Association of Tasmania supports local councils so that they, in turn, are well placed to serve their communities.
100th Local Government Conference
The 100th Local Government Conference will be held from 11-13 July 2012, at Wrest Point in Hobart. For details, please click here.
2012 Local Government Awards for Excellence
Nominations are invited for the 2012 Local Government Awards for Excellence. The closing date for entries is 5.00pm, Friday 25 May 2012. For a copy of the Entry Guidelines and Entry Form, please click here
2012 Life Members Award for Meritorious Service
Nominations are invited for the 2012 Life Members Award for Meritorious Service, an annual award to recognise exceptional service to Tasmanian Local Government by an Elected Member. The closing date for entries is 5.00pm, Monday 21 May 2012. For a copy of the Entry Guidelines and Entry Form, please click here.
Council Cost Index for 2012.
The Council Cost Index for this year has been calculated at 1.7%.
