Strathbogie Shire will have another municipal monitor in place, less than 12 months since the conclusion of the last monitor’s term.
Local Government Minister, Melissa Horne, has appointed Peter Stephenson for a 3 month term in response to concerns around governance and the health and safety of councillors and staff.
The monitor will examine why the council has been unable to resolve issues identified by the previous monitor, Janet Dore.
Mr Stephenson is a former mayor and councillor at Darebin, and has previously served as a monitor at Wangaratta and South Gippsland.
Source: Minister for Local Government