Northern Territory Numbered Acts

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2019 (NO 39 OF 2019) - SECT 14

Under the system of local government established by this Act:

    (a)     the Territory is divided into local government areas having regard to:

        (i)     geography and natural configuration; and

        (ii)     the nature and density of population; and

        (iii)     the viability, and appropriateness, of each area as a separate unit of local government administration; and

    (b)     a local government council is constituted for each area to be responsible for the government and management of the area at the local level.