We are proud to be part of a national Federation of State based LGMA organisations, supported by a national office dedicated to supporting the National Local Government sector.
About LGMA nationally
Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) is the leading professional association representing managers and aspiring managers in local government throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific. It was founded in October 1936 by Raymond West and, since that time, has continued to expand its charter and membership services and now has around 2,500 members.
Our purpose is to promote excellence through the advancement of local government management.
The LGMA also has divisions in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia and a national office in Melbourne, Victoria.
The LGMA is committed to the development and improvement of local government management. We do this by maintaining high professional and ethical standards throughout the profession and ensuring that its members are at the forefront of change and innovation.
For further information about our national body and the events and opportunities on offer through them visit our national website.
Application - closes 1 July 2011
US Climate Control Fellowship
An exciting opportunity has arisen for six Australian local government professionals to undertake a fellowship to the United States in 2011 to consider climate change issues and initiatives.
LGMA in partnership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is offering six exchange fellowships to the United States (funded by the U.S Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs).
The objectives of this fellowship program are to:
•· Provide six Australian fellows the opportunity for professional development and cultural exchange during a four-week fellowship in the United States;
•· Provide up to four fellows from the United States the opportunity to take part in a reciprocal experience with their counterparts in Australia;
•· Promote partnerships on climate change and sustainable communities at the local governance and community level between key local government practitioners and professional associations in the United States with counterpart organizations in China, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand;
•· Actively engage the fellows in exploring the local government policies and adaptation strategies for dealing with climate risks and in creating more sustainable communities;
•· Develop and implement a long term post-grant plan of engagement between exchange fellows and other local governance stakeholders; and
•· Increase opportunities for local government professionals to network and develop solutions for impending climate risks by helping them to create more sustainable and resilient communities.
Travel Details
The second round of Australian fellows will be in the United States from the 16th of September to the 23rd of October 2011. Participants will spend:
•· an orientation week in Washington DC;
•· two weeks in a host community; and
•· a wrap-up week in Washington DC where delegates will attend a ‘Fellows Congress’ and will be joined by over 200 other fellows also taking part in the program; and
•· will spend one week attending a conference in the first week of their visit to the U.S.
In return, an Australia council will host two American fellows for two weeks (only).
Applicants will need to hold a current passport at the time of application and be willing to meet the necessary visa requirements (including face to face interview with US Embassy representatives) and security clearance to enter the United States for the duration of the Fellowship.
Successful candidates will also have good interpersonal skills, command of the English language and demonstrated leadership abilities.
The application deadline is the 1st of July 2011.
Applicants who were unsuccessful in the first round are welcome to have their application considered in this second round.
It is also important to point out that it is likely that the participants in this second round will have the opportunity to participate in ICMA’s Annual Conference which will be a great networking opportunity for LGMA members.
