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Southern Grampians Shire Councillor Katrina Rainsford has been suspended for one month, effective February 11th. Mayor Dennis Heslin said an independent arbiter has found Ms Rainsford engaged in misconduct, breaching the Councillor Code of Conduct on six separate occasions between May and July last year. The application for arbitration was made by the Mayor and […]
Continue ReadingGwydir Shire has lost one of its most dedicated community servants with Councillor Marilyn Dixon’s resignation due to medical reasons. First elected in 2012, Dixon served four terms and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2017. Her vacancy will be filled through a countback election, with results expected on March 17th. Mayor Tiffany […]
Continue ReadingJodie Taylor will not renew her contract as CEO of Western Downs Regional Council, bringing to an end a 21-year career in local government. The announcement comes ten months before her departure in December, allowing time for a thorough recruitment process. Ms Taylor’s tenure included five years as CEO and recognition as LGMA Queensland’s Manager […]
Continue ReadingIn the Friday, 13th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe Council has announced Jane Grover as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms Grover brings extensive leadership experience from both public and private sectors, including her previous role as CEO of the Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust. Mayor Donnie Grigau says she’s well-suited to lead the small coastal council through its current challenges. […]
Continue ReadingGreater Bendigo councillor Owen Cosgriff has been found to have engaged in misconduct after allegedly slamming his fist on a table and storming out of a meeting. Arbiter Noel Harvey also found that an email and meeting comments about staff constituted misconduct, in that they were disrespectful and contributed to an unsafe and uncomfortable working […]
Continue ReadingBlacktown City Council services are facing major disruptions today due to 24-hour industrial action. Garbage collection in more than two dozen suburbs will be delayed today and tomorrow, with residents asked to leave bins at the kerb. Parks maintenance, street cleaning, and splash parks at Nurragingy Reserve and Blacktown Showground are all affected. Community centres […]
Continue ReadingThe Town of Claremont has appointed John Pearson as its new Chief Executive Officer after a competitive process that drew 61 applicants. Mr Pearson currently serves as Director of Corporate Services at the City of Rockingham and previously led the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley as CEO. He’s a qualified finance and governance professional with a […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to the […]
Continue ReadingAlbury City Council has appointed Steve McGrath as interim CEO for up to 12 months while searching for a permanent replacement for Frank Zaknich. Mr McGrath has over 30 years of local government experience, including as CEO of Cootamundra-Gundagai and Coffs Harbour councils. Mayor Kevin Mack said the appointment will provide renewed focus as Council […]
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