The Governance section of the Policy and Representation Branch, through leadership, facilitates the development and implementation of a legislative, policy and financial environment which enables local governments to best serve their communities in these key interest areas:

• Local Government Reform
• Corporate Planning
• Council Reporting
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Local Laws
• Administration
• Elections
• Code of Conduct
• Freedom of Information

 The following policy statements are developed by the LGAQ.

2.1 Legislative Framework

- Local Government Act
- Legislation/Compliance

2.2 Intergovernmental Relations

- Constitutional Recognition
- Autonomy
- Sphere of Governance
- Dismissal of Local Government
- Boundary Changes
- Consultation
- Partnership Role
- Coordination and Integration
- Regionalism
- Delegation and Devolution
- Bi-partisan Approach
- Freedom of Information
- Election Expenses

2.3 Representing the Community

- Community Engagement
- Cultural Diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
- Community Access to Council services

2.4 Sustainability

- Ecological Sustainable Development
- Sustainable Development Principles