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Other Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG)
The ACLG has been established by the Australian Government to forge a new cooperative engagement between the Commonwealth and local government. Ongoing membership is to be announced at its inaugural meeting
Other Australian Local Government Association
A federation of State and Territory local government associations, the ALGA is the national voice of local government which it represents on national bodies and ministerial councils, and at other forums
Local Government Australian Local Government Women's Association. Tasmanian Branch (ALGWA)
Local branch of the national association that supports women in local government so they, in turn, can support their communities and each other
Local Government Break O'Day Council
Web site of the Break O'Day Council, with information on the Council and its services, the community, economy and environmental management
Local Government Brighton Council
Web site of Brighton Council, with information on the Council, its services, and the Brighton community
Local Government Burnie City Council
Web site of the Burnie City Council, with information on Council services and operations, and the local community
Local Government Burnie City Council: Noticeboard
Burnie City Council community noticeboard of events
Local Government Bushlinks 500
BushLinks 500 is a Southern Midlands Council project helping landholders to protect identified areas of natural vegetation through fencing, weed control, grazing management and some replanting; and establish bands of vegetation between the protected areas
Local Government Central Coast Council
Web site of the Central Coast Council with links to Council meetings, minutes and agendas
Local Government Central Highlands Council
Web site of the Central Highlands Council, with information about the Council and its meetings, the municipality, fees and charges, rates payment, and more
Local Government Circular Head Council
Web site of the Circular Head Council, with information on Council services and operations, and the local community
Local Government Clarence City Council
Website of Clarence City Council, with information on the Clarence municipality, the Council and its services, business, tourism, and recreation
Local Government Clarence City Council: current community consultations
Lists current community consultations undertaken by the Council
Local Government Clarence City Council: publications
Business plans for the Council, including links to the annual report, annual plan and budget, strategic plan and planning schemes
Commonwealth Government Constitutional Recognition of Local Government
The Australian Government is planning to hold a referendum on 14 September to ask Australians to financially recognise local government in our nation's Constitution
State Government Councils: making a complaint
Local Government Division information about handling complaints against local Councils and Councillors, with a link to a make a complaint online form
Local Government Cradle Coast Authority
A joint authority created to co-ordinate and drive economic development across the nine local government areas of north-west and western Tasmania
Local Government Cradle Coast Authority: Regional Planning Initiative
The Cradle Coast Councils begin a formal process of assessment by the Minister and the Tasmanian Planning Commission which may take between 4 and 6 months through early 2013. Includes The Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy 2010-2030
Commonwealth Government Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport
Website of the Australian Government department responsible for policy and programs relating to regional Australia and local government
Local Government Derwent Valley Council
Web site of the Derwent Valley Council, with information on the municipality and links to Council services, meetings, documents and contacts, community calendar of events and water restrictions
Local Government Devonport City Council
Web site of Devonport City Council, with links to Council, city, community, environment and property information
Local Government Dorset Council
Web site of Dorset Council, with information on the Council and its services, description of the municipality, details of events and links to Council documents
Local Government Flinders Council
Web site of Flinders Council, with information on the Council and its services, and general information on the Furneaux region
Local Government George Town Council
Web site of the George Town Council, with information on the Council and its services, and on the George Town area
Local Government Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
Web site of the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council, with information on the Council and its services, the community, economic development, and tourism
Local Government Glenorchy City Council
Web site of the Glenorchy City Council, with information about the Council and its services, and general information on the city and community
Local Government Glenorchy City Council policies A-Z
Alphabetical list of policies of Glenorchy City Council, relating to a range of matters
Local Government Glenorchy City Council: about
Information on Council elected representatives and meeting minutes and agenda, tenders, careers, and links to policies, corporate publications, fact sheets, newsletters, and forms
Local Government Hobart City Council
Home page for the Hobart City Council with information on Council services, news, events, business opportunities, community activities and living in Hobart
Local Government Hobart City Council: Recreation
Recreational and sporting facilities including Mt Wellington road conditions and warnings
Local Government Huon Valley Council
Web site of the Huon Valley Council, with links to Council and services information
State Government Intergovernmental financial relationships
Links to sources of information about the financial relationship between State and Local Governments
Local Government Kentish Council
Web site of Kentish Council, with information on the Council and its services, the local community and the local area
Local Government Kentish Council strategic plan 2009-2014
The plan sets out Council's direction for the five year period, 2009-2014. Other documents used to develop the plan are also available as downloads
Local Government King Island Council
King Island Council's web site with details of the Council and its services
Local Government Kingborough Council
Web site of Kingborough Council, with information on the Council and its services, and on the local community
Local Government Latrobe Council, Tasmania
Web site of Latrobe Council, with information about the Council and its meetings, the community, local attractions, events, groups, and environment
Local Government Latrobe Council: Snapshot of 100 year history (PDF file)
Provides information of the 100 year history of Latrobe Council. Includes photographs and images
Local Government Launceston City Council
Web site of Launceston City Council, with links to a range of Council and community information
Local Government Launceston City Council: payments
Information on methods of payment, including payment of rates, parking infringements, debtors and dog registration
Commonwealth Government Local Government
Website with details about how the Australian Government assists local governments, including information on funding and grants
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania
The Local Government Association of Tasmania is an incorporated body under the Local Government Act 1993. It is owned, managed and governed by Councils. It is the peak body of local government in Tasmania and is part of a national network of associations.
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: awards for excellence
Council initiatives that demonstrate innovation, leadership or best-practice are eligible for entry, with printable application form
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: council map and contacts
Links to pdf map of council boundaries, spreadsheet with all council contacts, plus links to CouncilConnect and Council websites
Local Government Local Government Association of Tasmania: Life Members Award for Meritorious Service
Information on LGAT's Life Members Award for Meritorious Service, an annual award recognising exceptional service to the Tasmanian Local Government by an Elected Member. Includes entry guidelines and printable application form
State Government Local Government Board
An independent Board created to carry out reviews of Councils and to advise the Minister. Site includes members, links to current activities and past reviews
State Government Local Government Division
Home page of the Local Government Division, a division of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, which provides a link between the State Government and local government in Tasmania
Local Government Meander Valley Council
Web site of the Meander Valley Council, with information on the Council, its services, and the local community
State Government Measuring your council's sustainability
Details of the Premier's Local Government Council project that aims to measure the sustainability of Tasmanian local councils. Council performance will be measured against agreed targets in key strategic priority areas
Commonwealth Government National Awards for Local Government
Details of the annual Awards, established to foster and acknowledge innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement in the Local Government sector. Includes entry guidelines, key dates, and online entry form (as available)
Local Government Northern Midlands Council
Web site of the Northern Midlands Council, with information about Council members, meetings, services, publications, fees and charges, rates payment, and more
State Government Premier's Local Government Council
About the Council, established as a forum for high-level discussions with Councils on issues of statewide significance
Local Government Sorell Council
Web site of the Sorell Council, with information on the council and its services and the local community
Local Government Southern Midlands Council
Web site of the Southern Midlands Council, with information on the Council and its services, and the local community
Local Government Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority (STCA)
The STCA is a regional organisation of the 12 local councils in southern Tasmania, formed to facilitate cooperative working partnerships, to improve the ability of Councils to take joint action to address regional development issues, and to advance sustainable economic, environmental and social outcomes for southern Tasmania
Local Government Tasman Council
Web site of Tasman Council, located in the southeast of Tasmania, with information on Council services and amenities, and the local community
Local Government Tasman Council: Community Events
Community events including guides and application form
State Government Tasmanian Local Government Directory
Contact details for local government in Tasmania, including lists of serving councillors
Local Government Waratah-Wynyard Council
Web site of Waratah-Wynyard Council, with information about the Council and its services, the community, business and tourism
Local Government West Coast Council
Web site of the West Coast Council, with information on the Council and its services, tourism and the West Coast community
Local Government West Tamar Council
Web site of the West Tamar Council, with information on the Council and its services, the local region, and the community
State Government Women in local government
Department of Premier and Cabinet information on the campaign, WomenCan, encouraging women to stand at local government elections. Includes details of workshops, and fact sheets on becoming a councillor. Includes 2014 campaign
Local Government Your say Circular Head
Circular Head Council's dedicated community consultation website, designed to allow the public to help shape future directions, comment on key issues, and guide Council in making important decisions
Local Government Your Voice Your Launceston
Launceston City Council invites feedback on key projects being considered by the Council. The site includes surveys, an online discussion forum and relevant documents

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