City of Perth
- 31.95115.85Koordinaten: 31 ° 57 ' S, 115 ° 51' O The City of Perth is a Local Government Area ( LGA) in the Australian state of Western Australia. It is the center of the metropolis Perth, capital of Western Australia. The area is 13 km ² and has about 16,000 inhabitants.
The City is located on the north bank of the Swan River, and is about ten kilometers from the coast. The seat of the City Council is located in the district of Perth, where about 6300 inhabitants.
Management
The Perth Council has nine members, eight Councillors and the Lord Mayor ( full title The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor ); they are elected by the residents of the City. The LGA is not divided into electoral districts. The Lord Mayor is not only the Council, but also acts as representative for the whole of Perth. Since 2007, has held the position of Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi with the first woman in the history of Perth.