Local Government Advisory Board
The Local Government Advisory Board (Board) is a statutory body established under the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) to advise the Minister for Local Government (the Minister) on local government constitutional matters.
Its major function is to assess proposals to change local government boundaries and their systems of representation and make recommendations to the Minister.
The Advisory Board consists of 5 members appointed by the Minister.
Members are required to be persons who, in the opinion of the Minister, have knowledge and experience relevant to local government.
The Minister designates:
- a member to be the chairperson of the Advisory Board; and
- another members to be deputy chairperson of the Advisory Board.
There is also a deputy for each of the positions other than the Chairperson. A person can only be appointed as a deputy for a member if they are eligible to be appointed to the office of that member.
The Board receives administrative support from LGIRS.
Local Government Advisory Board members (as of April 2026)
Member, Mr Anthony Vuleta — City of Kalamunda, Chief Executive Officer
Term ends 31 August 2026
Member, Cr Russ Fishwick — City of Joondalup, Councillor
Term ends 31 August 2026
Member, Cr Caroline Knight — City of Mandurah, Councillor
Term ends 31 August 2027
Deputy to Deputy Chairperson, Vacant
Term ends 31 August 2026
Deputy to Anthony Vuleta, Ms Joanne Abbiss — City of Armadale, Chief Executive Officer
Term ends 31 August 2026
Deputy to Russ Fishwick, Ms Alison Xamon — City of Vincent, Mayor
Term ends 31 August 2027
Deputy to Caroline Knight, Cr Jannah Stratford — Shire of Koorda, President
Term ends 31 August 2027
Wards and representation
Under Schedule 2.2 of the Act, local governments with wards must conduct regular reviews of ward boundaries of representation in consultation with their communities.
The board considers the outcome of these reviews and ensures that the local governments have complied with the Act.
The Board must recommend to the Minister any proposal that, in its opinion, correctly takes account of the criteria in the documents below. The Minister may accept or reject the board's recommendation but cannot change it.
The majority of ward and representation reviews will not be considered as one of a minor nature. Most proposals will necessitate a six-week consultation period. If you are uncertain, it is advisable to contact the Board staff to discuss your specific situation beforehand.
- Ward and or representation review — template submission to Advisory Board (DOCX) (31 KB)
- Reviewing Ward Boundaries and Representation - Overview (DOCX) (303 KB)
- A Guide for Local Governments: How to conduct a review of wards and representation for local governments with and without a ward system (PDF) (810 KB)
- Community submission about changes to names, wards and representation form (DOCX) (39 KB)
District boundaries
Under Schedule 2.1 of the Act, proposals to change local government district boundaries can be submitted to the board by the Minister, local governments or electors of an affected local government.
Where the board decides that a proposed district boundary change is not minor, it must conduct formal inquiries giving affected local governments and electors six weeks to make submissions.
The board must consider any submissions received and take specific factors into consideration. When its assessment is complete, the board submits a report to the Minister for Local Government with a recommendation. This may recommend that the proposal be accepted or rejected. The minister may accept or reject the board’s recommendation but cannot change it.
LGAB Guiding Principles (DOCX) (31 KB)
Making a submission for a district boundary change (DOCX) (38 KB)
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