Nominate for Dog and Cat Management Board
The new term commences 1 February 2025 and runs through until 31 January 2028.
Previous members nominated by the LGA can be reappointed.
Successful candidates must attend 11 meetings per year held at metropolitan and regional council offices.
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.
The Dog and Cat Management Board meets on the third Tuesday every month, excluding January. Board meetings and workshops alternate every second month.
Only nominations submitted by a council, following a resolution of council, will be considered.
Sitting fees
Sitting fees are $206 per meeting for ordinary members.
How to nominate
Read the Call for Nominations Information Sheet for more information about the role and selection criteria.
To submit your nomination:
- complete the Nomination Form including a copy of the council resolution
- provide a current CV
- respond to the selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)
- email the documents to nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au
Applications close 29 November 2024.
Next steps
The Minister for Climate, Environment and Water has requested our nominees comprise at least one male and one female, in accordance with the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021.
Following the close of nominations, a meeting of the LGA Nominations Committee will be held to consider candidates.
Recommendations from the Nominations Committee will be considered by the LGA Board of Directors and an update will be provided to nominating councils’ CEOs once a successful candidate has been decided.
The LGA Appointments and Nominations to Outside Bodies – Policy sets out the process to examine nominees.
About the Dog and Cat Management Board
The Dog and Cat Management Board is established under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 and is the public face for the management of companion dogs and cats in South Australia.
It provides policy leadership to council and also acts as an advocate and intermediary, working with vets, breeders and pedigree organisations, animal rescue and shelter organisations, and assistance dog organisations to ensure South Australia's dog and cat laws meet the objectives of the Act.
Find out more
For further information, please contact the Nominations Coordinator, Sidonie Oliver, at
nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au or 8224 2130.