Local Authority Nominations

Community Nominations

Groote Archipelago Regional Council is now seeking community nominations for membership of the Local Authority in each of the areas of Angurugu, Umbakumba and Milyakburra.

• Nominations Open – 22 August 2025
• Nominations Close – 12 September 2025

The nominations will be assessed by the Council at its next Ordinary Council Meeting on 29 September 2025.

What is a Local Authority?

Local Authorities are the "voice" of the community and together make recommendations to Council based on the Regional Plan. A Regional Plan is a "wish list" for your area. A local authority can only make recommendations to the Council to consider at its next Ordinary Council Meeting. Community Members are paid for their involvement in the Local Authorities.

Council’s Local Authority Policy details how the three local authorities will operate (functions, membership, payments etc.). It is available on the Council’s website. Members of the local authorities must abide certain Council policies as well, such as the Code of Conduct.

How to Apply:

To become a Local Authority member the candidate needs to fill in a Local Authority Nomination Form.

The nomination form can be handed directly to Council Office or e-mailed to governance@groote.nt.gov.au.

The Local Authority Nomination Form can be found at Council’s website or picked up from the Council

Office at Angurugu.