The Local Government Association (LGA) General Assembly meets once a year and acts as the 'parliament' for local government. It is a key element of the LGA's member structure.

Voting and representation at the General Assembly is on the basis set out in the Constitution.

LGA General Assembly and LGA Annual Conference2013 and 2014

Voting guidance

1. All member authorities are entitled to a minimum of one vote and to appoint at least one representative to the General Assembly.

2. Voting and representation at the General Assembly is on the basis set out in the Constitution:

Unitary Authorities
These authorities are entitled to votes on the basis of population bands, as set out in the table below, and to appoint representatives equal to their number of votes or four representatives whichever is the lesser.

Population (Unitary Authorities )

3. The association encourages those authorities entitled to three or four representatives on the General Assembly to allocate one of those positions to minority group leaders on their authorities.