South Australian Local Government Grants Commission

Membership

The South Australian Local Government Grants Commission is an independent statutory authority established under the South Australian Local Government Grants Commission Act 1992, which provides for three members who are appointed in a part-time capacity by the Governor. Members are appointed for a five year term. At the conclusion of this time members are eligible for renomination. Members are:

Malcolm Germein, Chairperson, joint nominee of the Local Government Association and Minister for State/Local Government Relations
John Ross, Commissioner, nominee of the Local Government Association
Mary Patetsos, Commissioner, nominee of the Minister for State/Local Government Relations

Purpose

The Commission is responsible for making recommendations to the Minister for State/Local Government Relations on the distribution of untied Commonwealth financial assistance grants to local governing authorities in South Australia in accordance with State and Federal legislative requirements.

Under the State Act, the Commission may also report on any matter referred to it by the Minister, and can make any investigations considered necessary for the efficient and proper performance of its functions.

Staff

The Commission has three full time staff members: Peter Ilee (Executive Officer), Patti Gekas (Project Officer) and Lyn Skouborg (Project Officer). All staff are employed under the Public Sector Management Act.