This Local Government Regional Management Plan for the Northern Region is a statutory instrument under part 3.1 of the Local Government Act. It comes into effect in July 2012 and has a term of 4 years. The Regional Management Plan can be reviewed and amended during this period.
The local government bodies covered by this plan are:
- West Arnhem Shire Council
- East Arnhem Shire Council
- Tiwi Islands Shire Council
- City of Palmerston [By agreement]
- Darwin City Council [By agreement]
- Litchfield Council [By agreement]
- Coomalie Council
- Wagait Shire Council
- Belyuen Council