Local Government Minister Nick Staikos has received the final monitor’s report on Colac Otway Shire Council.
Municipal monitor Christine Ferguson, who served from July 2024 to January 2025, has delivered a comprehensive assessment of the council’s operations.
The report outlines several recommendations aimed at enhancing the council’s governance practices.
Notably, the monitor expressed optimism about the new councillors’ willingness to accept guidance, suggesting that further intervention may not be necessary if the recommended improvements are implemented.
The full report detailing the findings and recommendations has been made publicly available through the Local Government Victoria website.