Call for nominations for Local Government Finance Authority Board of Trustees

The Local Government Finance Authority of South Australia (LGFA) is a body corporate established under the Local Government Finance Authority Act 1983 and is administered by a Board of Trustees (LGFA Board). The LGFA provides investment and lending solutions to South Australian Local Government.

The LGFA Board meets approximately 6 times per year. Members receive an annual income of $7,813 for attendance at meetings. Reimbursement of travel expenses is offered for regional members.

About the Position

Nominations are sought for two positions on the LGFA Board for a two-year term commencing from 1 January 2023. The roles are open to suitably qualified council members, or employees of a council or other local government entity.

The current local government representatives on the LGFA Board are Mr Terry Buss (City of West Torrens) and Dr Andrew Johnson (nominee of Port Pirie Regional Council). Mr Buss and Dr Johnson are eligible for reappointment.

In accordance with the LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies Policy, the Nominations Committee of the LGA Board of Directors may undertake preliminary consideration of nominees and make recommendations to the LGA Board of Directors; this may include the Nominations Committee undertaking interviews and/or requesting details of referees.

Only nominations submitted following a resolution of council will be considered.

How to nominate

To nominate for the role you will need to:

• Provide your CV and respond to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) in the Call for Nominations Information Sheet (Part A).
• Get your council to complete the Nominations Form (Part B).

Send the completed forms to nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au by 5pm Friday 7 October.

For more information, please contact the Nominations Coordinator, Tami Norman at nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au or 8224 2037.