Nominate for the SA Heritage Council

SA Heritage Council

The SA Heritage Council is established pursuant to section 4 of the Heritage Places Act 1993.

The functions of the SA Heritage Council are as follows:

1. to provide advice (especially from a strategic perspective) to the Minister on matters relating to—
   1. trends, shortcomings and opportunities with respect to heritage protection at the State and local level and, insofar as may be relevant, at the national level; and
   2. the development and effectiveness of heritage conservation programs, policies, initiatives and incentives; and
   3. the operation and enforcement of this Act [Heritage Places Act]; and
   4. other issues referred to the Council by the Minister for consideration and report;
2. in connection with the administration of this Act—
   1. to administer the South Australian Heritage Register; and
   2. to identify places, and related objects, of State heritage significance, and to enter them in the Register; and
   3. to identify areas of State heritage significance, and to promote their establishment, in appropriate cases, as State Heritage Areas under the Development Act 1993; and
   4. to initiate or support community awareness programs that promote public understanding and appreciation of the State's heritage, taking into account the objects of this Act; and
   5. to promote the objects of this Act in such other manner as the Council thinks fit, including through the work of other bodies or persons;
3. to provide advice (especially from a strategic perspective) to the Minister to whom the administration of the Development Act 1993 is committed on matters relating to—
   1. the interpretation or application of the criteria set out in section 23(4) of that Act (and, if appropriate, the consideration of any potential amendment with respect to those criteria); and
   2. other matters on which that Minister is required to consult with the Council under the provisions of that Act;
4. to perform any other function assigned to the Council by or under this or any other Act.

About the position

The SA Heritage Council includes one member nominated by the LGA with knowledge of or experience in heritage conservation.

Appointments to the SA Heritage Council are for a term up to three years and upon expiration of the term members may be reappointed.

Current member, Ms Eleanor Walters, is eligible to nominate for reappointment.

Meeting frequency

Meetings occur approximately every five weeks, with no meeting in January. Meetings are held Thursday morning for 2-4 hours.

The SA Heritage Council has a regional meeting (visiting Burra, Beltana and Nilpena) scheduled for 5-7 April inclusive, which would be the first meeting for newly appointed members.

Sitting fees

Sitting fees are $206 per session. For meetings extending beyond 4 hours an additional payment at an equivalent hourly rate of $51.50 is payable.

Travel and accommodation allowances may be paid subject to government travel policy.

Eligibility

To be eligible to nominate, you must have:

• local government knowledge and experience
• knowledge of or experience in heritage conservation
• demonstrated administrative and strategic experience in heritage matters.

A Member Duty Statement is available.

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.

In accordance with section 42 of the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 the LGA must submit a panel of 3 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.

How to nominate

To nominate as a representative on the SA Heritage Council:

• 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 5pm, Friday 22 December 2023.

The LGA Board of Directors will consider nominations received after this time.

More information about this position

For more information about the SA Heritage Council position:

• contact Mr David Hanna, Executive Officer, Department for Environment and Water 8226 2127
• read about the SA Heritage Council.