The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) was first incorporated in 1992 as the single peak body representing Local Government in the Northern Territory. It succeeded two separate organisations, the members of whom agreed that the best interest of Local Government would be served by a single Association.

The NT Local Government Association and the Community Government Association were dissolved at the date of incorporation of LGANT.

LGANT is established as an incorporated body by Section 224 of the Local Government Act of the Northern Territory.

Membership of LGANT is voluntary and is open to all local governing bodies who have been approved by the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Governments for the receipt of Commonwealth Financial Assistance Grants. These are grants paid to local governments throughout Australia. LGANT is also able to admit associate members under Clause 6.4 of its constitution.

The LGANT office is at 21 Parap Rd, Parap NT 0820. LGANT now provides a wide range of services of benefit to councils in the Northern Territory the details of which are included in this report.

LGANT is recognised as the peak representative body for Local Government in the Northern Territory and has federated nationally with other State Local Government Associations to form the Australian Local Government Association.

LGANT is a member-driven organisation. All policies and actions taken are circulated to members on a regular basis largely by email (This Week @ LGANT ) or through the dissemination of Executive Committee minutes. Between meetings, the eight (8) person LGANT Executive elected by members has power to make decisions and report back.

The Chief Executive Officer has delegated authority for staff matters and reports through the Executive and also at general and regional meetings. A policy manual has been prepared and is regularly updated.