The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory bids farewell to its CEO Sean Holden today after four years at the helm. Mr Holden successfully led the peak body of local government through various challenges and his achievements include:
- The COVID pandemic and the securing of the rapid response package of $11M from the NTG to support member councils maintain services to their communities.
- Transition of LGANT from an association to a company limited by guarantee.
- Rebranding of LGANT including refreshed logo, new website, appointment of Marketing and Communications Officer, marketing an communications plan and advocacy plan.
- First and only local government association (LGA) in Australia to be a signatory and active participant in Closing the Gap.
- First LGA to have a Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Secured full NT Cabinet meetings with local government leaders twice per year.
- 150% increase in Conditional Rates for member councils from mining pastoral activity.
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