Governance Network

The Governance Network aims to build the capability and capacity of governance professionals in WA local government.

Governance Network Members can visit the network online portal here

The LG Professionals WA Governance Network Committee members are:

Chairperson:
Liz Nicholls
Manager Council and Civic Support
City of Perth

Deputy Chairperson:
Frances Liston
Executive Manager, Governance and Risk Services
City of Kalgoorlie Boulder

Ana Fernandez
Governance Support Officer
Town of Bassendean

Erin Greaves
Governance and Community Manager
Shire of Mingenew

Jasmine Bray
Manager Governance
Shire of Ashburton

James Ngoroyemoto
Manager Governance & Risk
Shire of Mundaring

Karen D'Cunha
Coordinator Governance
City of Bayswater

Karen Oborn
Director Infrastructure and Development Services
Shire of Waroona

Laura Napier
Governance Officer
City of Joondalup

Mustafa Yildiz
Manager Governance and Elected Member Services
City of Canning

Rajinder Sunner
Manager Corporate Services
Shire of West Arthur

Rhonda Bowman
Manager Governance
City of Kalamunda

Tahlia Jones
Director Business Services
City of Mandurah

Vivenne Stampalija
Governance Coordinator
City of Joondalup

Board Representative:
David Bentley
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Kent

Jamie Parry
Director Governance and Strategy
City of Joondalup

The role of the network committee includes:

Providing a network of support and communication for members
Promoting the professional interests of members
Promoting a high standard of professional practices among members
Promoting education and training for governance professionals in local government
Providing advocacy through input to LG Professionals WA submissions and participating on relevant LG Professionals WA committees
Providing advice to LG Professionals WA on the professional needs of members
Contributing to the LG Professionals WA online communication with regard to governance issues
Supporting and promoting the function and purpose of the Network