Mataranka Community Government

Category: Organisation
Date To: 1 July 2008
Sub Category:Aboriginal Community Council | Local Government
Place:Mataranka
State/Country:Northern Territory, Australia
Summary Information:
The Mataranka Community Government administered local government services in Mataranka. The functions of the Community Government included the establishment and maintenance of: - parks and gardens - communications - sports facilities, libraries, community halls - waste disposal - adult education - community housing - roads - contractual works - fire-fighting service - tourist attractions. However, it was absorbed by the Roper Gulf Shire Council in 2008 as part of the large scale amalgamation process in the Northern Territory.

Related Entries

  • Mataranka Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA)
    • Organisation
  • Roper Gulf Shire Council

    • Glossary

    Local Government | Aboriginal Community Council (Australia)
    Created:Tuesday, 19 April 2005
    Modified:Thursday, 28 June 2012

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