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“Purposeful manipulation” – a council crippled – #616

Hepburn Shire Council crippled by councillor stand-downs, in what the council calls a purposeful manipulation of the Local Government Act – the latest on the governance crisis is coming up
Plus new court action against the government, this time from Boroondara Council
A NSW councillor suspended from office
Blacktown opts for a reduced special rate variation
Gold Coast Council’s CEO seeks legal advice on a proposed leadership review
New Council CEOs appointed in South Australia and Western Australia

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