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8 Business View Australia - January-February 2016
PUBLIC WORKS &
The Local Government Association
of Tasmania (LGAT) plays a key role
in promoting the efficient adminis-
tration and operation of the state’s
29 Councils. It was established over
a hundred years ago, in 1911. LGAT
has a statutory role and its activities
revolve around advocating for the
state’s councils, working to improve
their efficiency and providing servic-
es to councils.
Strategic direction to LGAT is pro-
vided by a General Management
Committee of eight members who
are elected by LGAT member coun-
Local Government
Association of Tasmania
Protecting the Interests of Councils