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Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has voted to open briefing sessions to the public online, and to provide more information about briefing topics in advance of Council decisions. The decision follows a review of the council’s Public Transparency Policy, which was referred to a citizen’s panel and subject to community consultation. The proposal to amend a […]
Continue ReadingCarissa Bywater, CEO of the Town of Mosman Park, has announced her resignation after more than five years in the role. She will leave at the end of October to become Director of Corporate and System Services at the City of Cockburn. Carissa is credited with turning around the workplace culture at the council, while […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 24th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 22nd July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 19th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local […]
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The NSW government has given Liverpool City Council one week to justify why it should not be suspended following the release of an interim report revealing dysfunction, maladministration, and interference in council operations. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has announced a public inquiry and a potential suspension of the council, after investigators identified matters sufficient […]
Continue ReadingOn the 17th July 2024 edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus in Roundup Extra, Chris speaks with Fabian Dattner and Zoe Dattner from the Dattner Group about their recent local government event, “The Wisdom of the Crowd” and their big succession planning news. Plus more of the latest news from around the world […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus Councils warn of dire consequences from a government water buy-back plan. Chris Eddy speaks with the CEO of Murray River Council, Terry Dodds PSM about his council’s concerns over the government’s approach to the issue. Plus more of the latest news from around the world […]
Continue ReadingTributes have flowed in honour of Cr Rod Fyffe OAM, who has passed away at 75 after 38 years of dedicated service as a councillor. The City of Greater Bendigo councillor served as Mayor four times and Deputy Mayor twice, and was highly regarded for his commitment to the community, environmental preservation, heritage buildings, the […]
Continue ReadingMichael Sedgman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Adelaide for the next three years. In announcing the appointment, Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith praised Mr Sedgman’s understanding of the Council’s challenges and strategic goals. Mr Sedgman has extensive experience in local government and strategic financial management, previously serving as CEO of the […]
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