Nominate for the South Australian Public Health Council
South Australian Public Health Council
The South Australian Public Health Council (SAPHC) is established by the South Australian Public Health Act 2011 (the Act).
The SAPHC’s primary functions are to assist and advise the Chief Public Health Officer in relation to:
- protection and promotion of public health
- the development and maintenance of a system of strategic planning for public health at the local, regional and State-wide levels,
- the development of health plans,
- strategies to ensure that a sufficiently trained and skilled workforce is in place
- programs to promote public health research in the State
- the preparation of the biennial report
- setting standards and qualifications for authorised officers.
About the position
The LGA is seeking nominations to fill a position for a term up to three years.
There are two LGA nominated positions on the SAPHC currently held by Ann Ferguson and Helen Donovan. Following the 2022 local government elections neither are eligible for reappointment.
In this role:
- you must attend four meetings per year generally at SA Public Health head office, Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide
- sitting fees are $206 per session.
The SA Public Health Act requires the LGA to provide a shortlist of five nominees. The Minister will select the appointee from this list.
In accordance with section 42 of the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 the panel of nominees must include at least two men and two women.
The LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies Policy sets out the process for the Nominations Committee to consider nominees with respect to the responsibilities and strategic importance of the outside body.
You must be a currently serving council member or employee of a council or other local government entity (unless otherwise determined by the LGA Board of Directors).
Only nominations submitted following a resolution of council will be considered.
How to nominate
To nominate, please:
- Read the Call for Nominations Information Sheet (Part A) for more information about the role and selection criteria.
- Complete the Nomination Form (Part B) with your council.
- Email your nomination with a current CV and response to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages) to nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au
Applications close 5:00 pm Friday 10 February 2023.
For further information, please contact the Nominations Coordinator, at nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au or 8224 2037.