Membership



The Local Government Grants Commission Act 1986 provides for a Commission of four members, consisting of:

  • a Chairman appointed by the Minister;
  • the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agency primarily responsible to the Minister for the administration of the Act, or his delegate; and
  • two members appointed by the Minister; one representing the interests of municipal councils and the other representing the interests of community government councils and approved local governing bodies.

The current members of the Commission are:

  • Chairman - Bob Beadman
  • CEO's Delegate - Evelyn Robinson
  • Representing Municipal Councils - Damien Ryan
  • Representing Community Government Councils - Anne Perry
  • Deputy Representing Municipal Councils - Natasha Griggs
  • Deputy Representing CGC councils - Margaret Vigants

Administration and Staffing
The Executive Officer, Mr Peter Thornton, and Mrs Donna Hadfield, both of the Department of Local Government and Housing, coordinate the visitation programs and assist with the Commission's activities by providing executive support to the Commission