NT Government boards and committees

Government boards and committees play an important role in good governance.

They provide governments with independent and expert governance and advice.

They're also an effective link between government and the community.

Establishment

Northern Territory Government (NTG) boards and committees are established either:

• under an Act of Parliament
• by a decision of government
• by an individual minister.

Functions

Their functions include:

• governance and management
• advice and review
• policy development
• appeals
• community engagement
• regulation of professions.

Examples of NTG boards and committees include the Building Practitioners Board, Veterinary Board of the NT and the Planning Commission.

Boards handbook

To understand board members' responsibilities, read the NTG boards handbook.

NTG boards handbook - for board members PDF (684.1 KB)
NTG boards handbook - for board members DOCX (288.8 KB)

Register your interest in a board position

If you're interested in serving on NTG boards and committees, find out if you're eligible and how to register to be a board member.

Inclusion and diversity

To achieve a greater diversity of skills, experiences and knowledge, the NTG aims:

• to increase Aboriginal representation on boards through the Closing the Gap Implementation Plan, and encourages expressions of interest from Aboriginal Territorians over the age of 18
  • to read the plan, go to the Office of Aboriginal Affairs website
  • Fact sheet for Aboriginal nominees PDF (430.6 KB)
  • Fact sheet for Aboriginal nominees DOCX (427.6 KB)
• for gender balance on boards, wherever possible
  • for more information, read about the Office of Gender Equity and Diversity on the Territory Families, Housing and Communities website.
• for individuals with disability:
• for more information, read about Disability Strategy and Action Plan on the Territory Families, Housing and Communities website
• anyone with disability can register their interest in becoming a member of a NT Government Board. Find out how to Register your interest
• Easy read fact sheet - how to express interest in becoming a board member PDF (1.0 MB).

Remuneration and entitlements

For remuneration purposes, boards are classified into classes and sub-classes.

Read about board classification and remuneration.

Inquiries into the entitlements of key NT office holders are undertaken by the Remuneration Tribunal.

Contact

Board Remuneration Officer
Phone: 08 8999 7865
Email: boardremuneration@nt.gov.au