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In accordance with the State Grants Commission Act 1976 the Commission is comprised of four members:
- a Chairman, who is appointed by the Governor;
- two representatives of local government nominated by the Minister responsible for the Local Government Act 1993 from a list of four names submitted by the Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT); and
- one person nominated by the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance and approved by the Treasurer.
The current members of the State Grants Commission are:
| Mr R C Close | Chairman |
| Mr B A Southorn PSM | representative of local government |
| Mr G H K Denny | representative of local government |
| Mr P R Williams | nominee of the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance |
The Commission seeks to operate using best practice governance strategies. It actively promotes increased stakeholder interest in its activities, methodology and assessment calculations, and works to ensure an environment of greater accountability and transparency.
A guideline to the Commission’s corporate governance policy is available. Further information can be obtained from the Commission’s Secretary, Mr Rod Malcomson at: rodney.malcomson@treasury.tas.gov.au.
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