Through nominees, the LGA remains informed and influences change in plans, projects and initiatives. At the same time, local government’s views on policy and proposals for amendments to legislation are also addressed.

The LGA thanks all of those who have given their time (in most cases without reward) contributing to these bodies in the interests of local government.

LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies Policy

Key bodies pursuant to Acts of Parliament and nominees as at 30 June 2023 included:

Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Board

• Mr Paul Di Iulio, Campbelltown City Council

Australia China Business Council Executive Committee - education subcommittee

• Mr Craig Burton, City of Adelaide

Australia Day Council of SA

• Mayor Heather Holmes-Ross, City of Mitcham

Dog & Cat Management Board

• Mr David Parkin (Chairperson)
• Mayor Moira Jenkins, City of Victor Harbor
• Mr Brenton Thomass, City of Port Adelaide Enfield
• Nomination process currently in progress for two positions

Environment Protection Authority Board

• Dr Helen Macdonald, Clare & Gilbert Valleys
• Mr Mark Withers, City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Federal Black Spot Consultative Panel

• Mr Richard Dodson, Light Regional Council

Freight and Supply Chain Consultative Committee

• Nomination process currently in progress

mpty headingHeritage Tourism Alliance

• Ms Katherine Russell, Local Government Association

Libraries Board of SA

• Ms Megan Berghuis, City of Unley
• Cr Bronwyn Lewis, Alexandrina Council
• Mayor Jill Whittaker, Campbelltown City Council

Local Government Finance Authority Board

• Dr Andrew Johnson (nominated by Port Pirie Regional Council)
• Mr Terry Buss, City of West Torrens

Local Government Research & Development Scheme Advisory Committee

• Ms Alex Hart, Office for Local Government (ex officio)
• Mr Chris Cowley, City of Burnside
• Professor Chris Leishman, University of Adelaide
• Mr Clinton Jury, Local Government Association (ex officio)
• Ms Abbie Spencer, Australian Services Union
• Mayor Claire Boan, City of Port Adelaide Enfield

Plumbing Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC)

• Ms Alexis Black, Adelaide Hills CouncilEmpty

Premier's Climate Change Council

• Nomination process currently in progressheading

Native Vegetation Council

• Cr Dr Marilyn Henderson, City of Victor Harbor (presiding member)
• Cr John Neal, Regional Council of Goyder

Public Library Services Standing Committee

• Ms Janice Nitschke, Wattle Range Council

Rural Health Workforce Strategy Steering Committee

• Mayor Dean Johnson, District Council of Kimba

SA Boating Facility Advisory Committee

• Mayor Leon Stephens, Port Pirie Regional Council (member)
• Councillor Steve Vines, City of Port Adelaide Enfield (deputy member)Empty heading

SA Country Arts Trust Board

• Mayor Darren Braund, Yorke Peninsula Council

SA Flood Warning Consultative Committee

• Mr Andrew King, City of West Torrens

SA Fruit Fly Standing Committee

• Cr Trevor Norton, District Council of Loxton Waikerie

SA Heritage Council

• Ms Eleanor Walters, City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters

SA Power Networks Community Advisory Board

• Cr Kat Mitchell, City of Port Adelaide Enfield
• Mr Peter Scott, Eyre Peninsula LGA

South Australian Local Government Grants Commission

• Mr Rob Donaldson (Presiding Member)
• Mayor Erika Vickery, Naracoorte Lucindale Council

South Australian Public Health Council

• Nomination process currently in progress

State Bushfire Coordination Committee

• Mr Paul Yeomans, City of Onkaparinga (member)
• Cr Heidi Greaves, City of Onkaparinga (deputy member)

State Emergency Management Committee

• Mr Clinton Jury, Local Government Association
• Mr Nathan Petrus, Executive Director Member Services (Deputy)

State Records Council

• Ms Deborah Horton, City of Prospect

Stormwater Management Authority

• Mr Stephen Hains (Presiding Member)
• Mr Wally Iasiello, Campbelltown City Council
• Cr Dr Helen Donovan, City of Adelaide
• Mr Simon Sherriff, Light Regional Council

Supplementary Panel Members under the South Australian Employment Tribunal Act 2014 / Work Health and Safety Act 2012

• Cr Priscilla Corbell, City of Adelaide
• Cr Jan Loveday, Adelaide Hills Council
• Cr Graham Nitchske, City of West Torrens