Local Government
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Regional Services is responsible for the development and regulation of local government in the Northern Territory.
Services provided by the department in order to support and help improve local government performance and sustainability, include:
- strategic advice and assessment of regional issues
- coordination of government support to Councils
- policy and legislation
- monitoring and advice on service delivery, financial management and operational issues
- administration of grants to Councils
- administration of local government legislative requirements.
The department also provides administrative support to the Northern Territory Grants Commission.
