Governance

OUR VISION

Sustainable Waste Management through Shared Services for the communities of Adelaide Hills, Alexandrina, Mt Barker and Murray Bridge.

Our Mission

To continue to develop and manage the Authority’s landfill as an EPA compliant model regional landfill that provides the most cost-effective disposal option for Constituent Councils and commercial customers.
To educate the regional community on responsible waste choices that enhance and maintain their environment.

Our Objectives

The Authority’s vision and mission will be achieved through five key objectives:

To take a leadership role in resource recovery and community education.
Responsibly develop and manage the Authority’s landfill to be a model regional landfill meeting all legislative requirements and operating benchmarks.
Financial sustainability in waste services for Constituent Councils by pursuing a shared services model.
Advocate, research and promote best practice waste management and actively represent Constituent Councils in all forums.
A fully compliant regional subsidiary that meets the highest standards in governance, financial and human resource management.

Board Members

The Authority’s vision and mission will be achieved through five key objectives:

The Authority is administered by a Board in accordance with the Local Government Act (1999) and the Authority’s Charter.

The Board is responsible for managing all activities of the Authority, ensuring that the Authority acts in accordance with its Charter. The Board’s responsibilities include development of strategic and business directions and strategies aimed at improving the business of the Authority. The Board appoints an Executive Officer responsible for implementing the decisions made by the Board and managing the day-to-day operations of the Authority.