Nominate for the Libraries Board of SA
The current term for LGA’s representative, Councillor Joost den Hartog, expires in August 2025. LGA has opened nominations for suitably qualified council members or employees of other local government entities to apply for this position. Councillor den Hartog is eligible to re-nominate.
Successful candidates must attend up to 10 meetings per year, held within the CBD. The role may also require some intra-state travel.
Eligibility
LGA nominees may comprise:
- council members
- librarians employed in a public library
- community information officers employed by a council
- any other officers or employees of a council.
Nominees must have experience in local government. Representatives of regional councils are encouraged to nominate.
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.
Selection process
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 (PDF 198.1 KB) sets out the process to examine nominees with respect to the responsibilities and strategic importance of the outside body.
Sitting fees
Sitting fees are $590 per session.
How to nominate
To submit your nomination, please email the following documents to nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au:
- the completed nomination form (Part B) (DOCX 59.9 KB)
- your responses to the selection criteria in Part A (DOCX 59.3 KB) (no more than 2 pages)
- a current CV.
Applications close: 5 September 2025
Following the close of nominations, a meeting of the LGA Nominations Committee will be convened to consider nominations received. The recommendation from the Nominations Committee will then be presented to the LGA Board of Directors for consideration.
About the Libraries Board of SA
The Libraries Board SA is established under the Libraries Act 1982.
The functions of the Libraries Board SA are to:
- formulate policies and guidelines for the provision of public library services
- establish, maintain and expand collections of library materials and, in particular, collections of such materials that are of South Australian origin, or have a particular relevance to this State
- administer the State Library
- establish and maintain such other public libraries and public library services as may best conduce to the public interest
- promote, encourage and assist in the establishment, operation and expansion of public libraries and public library services by councils and others
- collaborate with an administrative unit of the Public Service or any other public sector agency (within the meaning of the Public Sector Act 2009) and any other authority or body, in the provision of library and information services
- make recommendations to the Minister on the allocation of funds that are available for the purposes of public libraries and public library services
- initiate and monitor research and experimental projects in relation to public libraries and public library services
- keep library services provided in the State under continuing evaluation and review
- to carry out any other functions assigned to the Board under this or any other Act or by the Minister.
LGA nominees on the board
Current LGA nominees on the board are:
- Cr Joost den Hartog, City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- Ms Bridget Mather, Coorong District Council
- Ms Helen Hennessy, Town of Gawler
More information
Visit Libraries Board of SA for more information or contact:
Sidonie Oliver, Nominations Coordinator
Email: nominationscoordinator@lga.sa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8224 2130