Nominate for the Dog and Cat Management Board
Dog and Cat Management Board
The Dog and Cat Management Board is established under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.
The Dog and Cat Management Board is the public face for the management of companion dogs and cats in South Australia. Additionally, it also:
- provides policy leadership to councils
- acts as an advocate and intermediary, working with vets, breeders and pedigree organisations, animal rescue and shelter organisations and assistance dog organisation to ensure that South Australia's dog and cat laws meet the objects of the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 (the DCM Act).
About the position
The LGA is seeking nominations to fill 2 of the LGA-nominated positions on the Dog and Cat Management Board. The previous 2 members nominated by the LGA are not eligible for reappointment.
Under section 12 of the DCM Act, the Dog and Cat Management Board comprises 9 members, of whom:
- 4 are nominated by the LGA
- 4 are nominated by me as Minister
- and one, to chair the Board, is jointly nominated by the LGA and the Minister.
Appointments to the Dog and Cat Management Board are for a period of up to 3 years. Meetings are held 11 times a year. The sitting fees are $206 per meeting.
In accordance with section 42 of the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 the LGA must submit a panel of 5 nominees to the Minister. The panel must include at least one man and one woman.
The LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies Policy sets out the process to examine nominees with respect to the responsibilities and strategic importance of the outside body.
Eligibility
To be eligible to nominate, you must have:
- practical knowledge of and experience in local government, including local government processes, community consultation and the law as it applies to local government
- experience in the administration of legislation
- experience in financial management
- experience in education and training.
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 by a council, 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 Friday 31 March 2023.
The LGA Board of Directors will consider nominations received after this time.
More information
For further information, please contact the Nominations Coordinator, Tami Norman, at
nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au or 8224 2000.