Introduction

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Working together for our children's future

 The Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council is focussed on building a happy, united and prosperous community of which everyone can be proud.

By working together with community and others from outside it, the council can improve the living and working conditions and build a better life for our people.

 

Challenges

The two biggest factors affecting the wellbeing of our people is the remote location and geographical isolation of Lockhart River and the difficulty it poses in accessing  facilities and services within the Lockhart River community. Unfortunately, there is little understanding by visiting government workers of the reality of the situation and the impact of these underlying challenges.

Red tape and underfunding are constant problems but the council does its best to deliver much-needed services for our people.

The council does not only carry out the normal local government services in Lockhart River. Responsibility for managing most social and economic issues also comes back to council, which has far less staffing and resources than other mainstream councils.

Though the council is small, it manages 58 different grants from 15 government agencies covering a wide variety of functions. The total amount of grants administrated by the council during the 2008-2009 was more than $4.622 million.

The next step is for the council to move to full local government status with all its accompanying performance management criteria.
 

 

 

  • Elected Representatives

    “Strong Culture, Strong Puuya, Strong Future” – that is the strategic vision the council is striving to achieve under the leadership of the Mayor and Councillors of Lockhart River

  • Role of the council

    The Mayor and Councillors hold office for four (4) years. Five (5) councillors serve on the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council. The next Local Government election will be in 2016.

  • Administration

    The organisational structure of the council ensures your elected representatives and the people who are employed by the council work together to provide efficient and effecti

  • Council meetings

    The Council Members
    Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council holds its ordinary monthly meetings every second Thursday of the month. Meetings start at 10am in the council offices.

  • Public Notices

    From time to time the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council needs to convey important messages.

  • Reports & Publications

    Veronica Piva looks at council's Operational Plan
    The Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council is committed to working in an open and transparent way for our community.

  • Budget

    The current Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council and its administration team is the first to achieve an unqualified audit in the history of the council.

  • Local Laws

    The implementation of the local laws in Lockhart River continues - the next step is the employment of two enforcement officers to ensure the local laws are understood and respected by the community

  • Policies

    The Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council is in the process of reviewing and refining its internal policies and procedures as part of its commitment to good governance and better outcomes for our community.

  • Forms

    Members of the public can download booking forms online for the Guest House accommodation and Puuya Centre for meetings and functions.