LGA Executive
The Executive provides strategic direction to the work of the LGA and the central bodies, having regard to any advice from the LGA Leadership Board and the boards of the central bodies and representing the views of local government.
LGA governance
In this section you can find out about the structure and governance of the Local Government Association (LGA). Advance details of meetings of the Leadership Board, the Executive and the Councillors' Forum can be found in our forward plan:
LGA Forward Plan (PDF, 5 pages, 219KB) 
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Councillors' Forum
The Councillors' Forum is an advisory body that provides a steer to the LGA Executive on current priority issues for local government.
Boards
Our Boards develop, steer and oversee all policy and improvement activity of the LGA, through extensive engagement with councils.
LGA Leadership Board
The Leadership Board directs the LGA's activities and business, in accordance with the strategic priorities and direction set by the Executive. The board reports and makes recommendations to the Executive on LGA activities. .
LGA General Assembly
The LGA General Assembly meets once a year and acts as the 'parliament' for local government. It is a key element of the LGA's member structure.
LGA Panels
The LGA panels, including the Resources Panel and the Audit and Scrutiny Panel, oversee and report on the effective internal operation of the LGA and the organisations within it. .
LGA Commissions
The Urban, Rural and Fire Commissions are forums for member authorities to come together to discuss matters of common interest and concern. They can exchange good practice and to influence the priorities and activities of the LGA. Each Commission is led by a steering and or management committee.
Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are open to groups of authorities that share a particular interest and are all members of the LGA.
LGA members' allowances scheme
The Constitution of the LGA allows the Executive to establish a scheme of payments to councillors attending meetings and other approved duties of the LGA.
Regional groupings
The LGA is the national voice for local government, but its voice is the sum of all parts. Councils collaborate regionally to make an impact. Each association is a voluntary and independent body, run and supported by its member councils.
Governance information for new and continuing Members
Find out about our Member Briefing Day and other useful induction information.
Work for us
The LGA offers many exciting opportunities in a wide range of roles. These are for skilled and innovative individuals looking to add to their local government career by contributing on a national level. We have a range of employment options available including:
- secondments
- fixed-term contracts
- permanent roles
Last updated: 17 September 2012
