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South Australia

South Australia. South Australia. 984,377 sq km (385,000 sq miles) 1,500,000 population 1,100,000 live in Adelaide Summer mean maximum of 28°C Winter mean maximum 16°C Adelaide avge rainfall 529 mm (21 inches) Exports: Wine; Wheat; Motor Vehicles; Metals/Machinery; Wool; Fish; Meat.

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South Australia

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  1. South Australia

  2. South Australia • 984,377 sq km (385,000 sq miles) • 1,500,000 population • 1,100,000 live in Adelaide • Summer mean maximum of 28°C • Winter mean maximum 16°C • Adelaide avge rainfall 529 mm (21 inches) • Exports: Wine; Wheat; Motor Vehicles; Metals/Machinery; Wool; Fish; Meat

  3. History of Government • British Free Colony • First LG in Aust. – Adelaide, 1840 • Federal Constitution divides State/Fed roles • No mention of Local Government • State provides LG legal framework

  4. Local Government in SA Structure: • 68 Councils + OACDT + 5 Aboriginal Communities • 68 = 15% area 97% of population of SA • 50 Country & 18 Metro Adelaide

  5. Local Government in SA Democratically elected body: • 3 year terms; • full adult franchise; • secret postal ballot; • proportional representation count • avge turnout about 40%.

  6. Local Government in SA • Council Members only exercise power as a group • Meetings open to public • No overt party politics • CEOs manage staff (~ 8000 in SA)

  7. Local Government in SA Smallest: 1,160 Pop; A$1.2m Largest: 150,000 Pop; A$100 m

  8. Local Government in SA % of public sector workforce in Local Government in various countries

  9. Local Government in SA Local Government Expenditure

  10. Local Government in SA Revenue Sources

  11. Key Current Issues • Infrastructure Management (A$8.8 Bn of infrastructure – A$100m p.a. underfunding of maintenance/replacement) • Intergovernment Relationships (partnerships, strategic planning, funding) • Community expectations/consultation (rising standards, expectations vs resources) • More info: www.lga.sa.gov.au

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