About the Shires Association of NSW
The Shires Association of NSW (SA) was established in 1908 primarily to promote the interests of regional councils.
78 councils in NSW are members of the Shires Association.
It is governed by an Executive of 11 councillors who are elected annually. Within the Executive there are five office bearers - a President, two Vice Presidents, the Immediate Past President and a Treasurer.
Every two years the Annual Conference elects a President. The current President, Councillor Bruce Miller from Cowra Shire Council, was elected in June 2007.
The Association is bound by a Constitution (177KB).
Members of the Shires Association are grouped into one of nine divisions which are based on the location of the LGA. Each division holds regular meetings and motions are often put forward on behalf of a division rather than individual councils (members).
