Council Elected Member workshops commences in 2023

West Arnhem Regional Council has increased Council meetings to monthly in 2023. 
Alternating between in-person and video conference our Elected Members meet to discuss and make the important decisions that help influence and shape our region.  February also seen the kick off of our Elected Member workshops for 2023.
They met with the Local Government Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet to discuss the changes and implementation of the Burial and Cremation Act 2022.

Elected Members were warmly introduced to Wendy Forscutt the Acting Registrar and Mr Douglas Lovegrove from the Compliance team of the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA) around the governing acts and requirements involved in ensuring we keep protecting protected areas and sacred sites. 

Last but not least, they heard from Maryanne Walley, Engagement Officer representing the Northern Territory from the Australia Electoral Commission to discuss ongoing enrolment drives and planning all things electoral roll.