Local government in Victoria

Local government in the Australian state of Victoria describes the 79 municipal districts often referred to as local government areas (LGAs). They are constituted as cities (33), shires (39), rural cities (6) and, in one case, a borough. In addition to the LGAs, there are also 10 coastal islands and ski resorts which are unincorporated areas and administered either by the state or management boards. At present, the councils not controlled by administrators have a total of 611 councillors. After the elections in October 2016, this number will increase due to changes in electoral structure and administrators leaving some councils.

Local government in Victoria

Local government in the Australian state of Victoria describes the 79 municipal districts often referred to as local government areas (LGAs). They are constituted as cities (33), shires (39), rural cities (6) and, in one case, a borough. In addition to the LGAs, there are also 10 coastal islands and ski resorts which are unincorporated areas and administered either by the state or management boards. At present, the councils not controlled by administrators have a total of 611 councillors. After the elections in October 2016, this number will increase due to changes in electoral structure and administrators leaving some councils.