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An early mayoral departure, a service reversal, and a CEO un-terminated – #646

  • Moonee Valley’s mayor stepping aside early
  • Mornington Peninsula’s Meals on Wheels reversal
  • A Council CEO sounds the alarm on state planning rule changes
  • ICAC hears allegations of illegal surveillance and blackmail at a Sydney council
  • More history making mayoral elections in NSW
  • A WA Council CEO’s employment un-terminated
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Rate cap stays, GM dismissed, and insults outlawed, ft. Philip Joseph – #645

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Glen Innes Severn Council sacks General Manager as Mayor, Deputy Mayor re-elected

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Glen Innes Severn Council has terminated the employment and contract of General Manager Bernard Smith, following consideration of a confidential employment matter at its September Ordinary Meeting. Council said it would not comment further on the matter due to its personnel and contractual nature, and thanked Mr Smith for his service. Mr Smith joined Glen […]

Health scare, CEOs terminated, and amalgamations paused – #644

Health scare, CEOs terminated, and amalgamations paused – #644

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City of Perth CEO dismissed

City of Perth CEO dismissed

Former chief executive of the City of Perth, Michelle Reynolds, has been dismissed following a confidential council vote this week. Ms Reynolds held a press conference after the sacking, labelling the council’s action as “a witch hunt” and revealing she had had no contact from the Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds during a months-long investigation into […]