Initiatives and Special Interest Groups

LGITSA strives to deliver value to members by developing initiatives to best position local governments in their Information Technology and Information Management operations. Through the frameworks, toolkit and guidelines below, LGITSA endeavours to provide members with the tools and resources to execute safe and responsible use of current and emerging technologies, and implement best practice.

LGITSA is involved with a number of special interest groups that bring together IM and IT professionals from across the state. These groups seek to deliver refreshed and insightful contributions to the development of statewide standards and legislation.

Details of each are shown below.

LGITSA Cyber Security Framework and Toolkit

Click here to see LGITSA Cyber Security Framework and Toolkit.

AI Guidelines

Click here to see our Local Government AI Guidelines and advisories.

Data Governance Framework

Click here to see more information about our Data Governance Framework.

Strategy & Governance

The LGITSA committee strives to operate with sound governance and has established a strategy to support initiatives and advancing the entire Local Government Information Technology and Information Management professional industries.

ICT Contract

Working with LGA Procurement, LGITSA has been instrumental in developing and promoting the use of VendorPanel, establishing and maintain the ICT Contract for use by South Australian Councils.

Information Management SIG

Led by representatives from LGITSA and a number of members across South Australian Councils, the Information Management Special Interest Group (IM SIG) strives to provide an opportunity and forum for Information Management professionals to contribute to the development of IM standards, legislation and best practice across the state.

Plan SA and PDI Act Engagement

As the new Planning Portal ‘Plan SA’ takes effect as of March 2021, LGITSA is contributing to conversations, planning and representing Councils to ensure a mature and successful product is delivered that suits and benefits all South Australian Councils.

Website Refresh

As LGITSA moves toward modern and future initiatives, we are working to improve our website and member resources to present an online presence and tools that best represents the members and networks.