Who We Are

The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) is the voice of Local Government in Tasmania. 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 has been the peak body for Local Government in Tasmania for over 100 years (founded 1911) and is part of a national network of associations. It is funded by councils and other income earned through projects sponsored on behalf of Local Government, and a range of services and sponsorships. LGAT is an incorporated body under the Local Government Act 1993.

Our Vision: Vibrant Tasmanian Communities

Our Mission: Help Tasmanian Councils be the best they can be for their communities

Our Values: Ethics, Impartiality, Respectfulness, Accountability, Commitment, Creativity

Our Core Purpose:

1. Protect and Represent the interests and rights of councils in Tasmania

2. Promote and efficient and effective system of Local Government in Tasmania

3. Provide services to Members, Councillors and employees of councils

LGAT Rules adopted July 2019

General Management Committee

A General Management Committee (GMC) of eight members provides oversight to LGAT operations. The GMC is elected by LGAT member council representatives every two years. It comprises the popularly elected president, the Lord Mayor and six other members elected by regional groupings of councils. The vice president is elected by the GMC.

President Mayor Christina Holmdahl West Tamar Council Phone: 6383 6350		Vice President Mayor Ben Shaw Southern Region Derwent Valley Council Phone: 6261 8546
Mayor Daryl Quilliam West – North West Region Circular Head Council Phone: 6452 4800		Mayor Annette Rockliff West – North West Region Devonport City Council Phone: 6424 0511
Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds City of Hobart Phone: 6238 2711		Mayor Mick Tucker Northern Region Break O'Day Council Phone: 6376 7900
Clr Geoff Lyons OAM Northern Region West Tamar Council Phone: 6323 9300		Alderman Brendan Blomeley Southern Region Clarence City Council Phone: 6217 9500