About LGMA

Strategic Plan

PREAMBLE

LGMA National is the national component of a federation of six state Divisions, which function as a professional association representing the interests of members, who are generally professional managers, aspiring managers and other persons with a professional interest in Australia Local Government.

PRINCIPLE ROLES

Co-ordination

To co-ordinate the activities of Divisions where there is an expressed wish on the part of the Divisions for it to do so.

Standards

Maintain a number of standards as agreed with the States in respect to professional conduct (Code of Ethics), membership categories, etc. Under the terms of a proposed new constitution, LGMA National will no longer have constitutional authority in these areas, which, in future, will be prescribed in a Memorandum of Understanding executed by LGMA National and all State Divisions.

Advocacy and Representation

LGMA National will act on behalf of LGMA members in circumstances where a national voice is required.

Program Design and Delivery

LGMA National will provide programs for the benefit of members and the local government sector generally where such programs are most effectively and/or be efficiently be dealt with at a National level.

Operational Issues

Underpinning its prescribed roles, LGMA is committed to high operational standards, including:

• Ethical Practices

In all its dealings, Councillors and officers of LGMA National will apply ethical business practices, at least to the standards prescribed by the LGMA Code of Ethics.

• Financial Management

LGMA National recognises the importance of financial planning, management and reporting. It will apply rigorous and open processes to budget formulation, regular performance against budget reporting and long-term financial projections.

Moreover, it will regularly assess the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations to ensure financial resources are used to best effect.