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Our governance structure is one of the key mechanisms through which LGA members shape and direct the LGA’s decision making.
LGA organisational chart
Meetings
Access information on the LGA’s meetings, including agenda documents.
General Assembly
The General Assembly, the 'parliament of Local Government', meets once a year, and is the only LGA decision making forum which all authorities in full membership are eligible to attend and to vote.
Calendar
The LGA’s calendar of member meetings
Outside Bodies
View the LGA’s appointments to outside bodies and partner organisations.
Member Roles and Induction
There are a number of different roles which Members can be appointed to within the LGA's Member Structures. More information on these roles and what they entail can be found here.
Code of Conduct
All councillors appointed to a formal LGA role, or otherwise undertaking LGA business, are required to operate in accordance with the LGA’s Code of Conduct for Political and Independent Appointees.
Equalities Advocate
To ensure that equalities issues are fully considered in the LGA’s policy making process, each LGA Board has identified a member to be an Equalities Advocate.
Guidance for members and visitors
Notes to ensure the safety of visitors to, and staff and tenants of, 18 Smith Square.