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James Roncon has resigned the General Manager position at Armidale Regional Council after four years at the helm. Mr Roncon will finish in January, and says he is making way for a new General Manager who can help the new council drive their long-term vision. He said the decision to move on had been difficult […]
Continue ReadingGovernment intervention at Wellington City Council is looking more likely. The Prime Minister, Local Government Minister and Finance Minister have all made comments to media in recent days indicating the government is considering its options, after the council voted last week to stop the sale of its stake in Wellington Airport. Finance Minister Nicola Willis […]
Continue ReadingHeading the news on the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, […]
Continue ReadingTownsville City Council’s interim CEO Joe McCabe has been appointed to the position on an ongoing basis after a decision of the Council this week. The announcement of the appointment was made by Deputy Mayor Paul Jacob, after Mayor Troy Thompson excused himself from the final decision due to what was reported to be a […]
Continue ReadingThere’s been a break-in at the Ballarat City Council election office. The VEC has advised that 1,350 unmarked ballot papers and petty cash were stolen, but Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel said the theft poses no risk to the integrity of the election. Mr Bluemmel said, “While electoral theft is a serious offence, the unmarked ballot […]
Continue ReadingOn a special edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates […]
Continue ReadingMurray River Council CEO Terry Dodds is leaving this November after nearly four years at the council to take up the CEO position at Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland. His appointment follows the departure of Cale Dendle who has moved to the CEO position at Isaac Regional Council. New Murray River Council mayor John Hardie said the resignation […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has tabled a special report on Operation Leo, an investigation into allegations of bribery and misconduct by some councillors at Moonee Valley City Council. The investigation has found that some councillors used their positions to inappropriately influence council decisions, bypass decision-making processes and inappropriately disclose information. IBAC cited one […]
Continue ReadingThe Roundup is back with the latest news from across the world of local government. In this episode for 9th October 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 recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingDouglas Shire Council has appointed its new CEO. Scott Osman, recently interim CEO at Paroo Shire, will take up the role later in the month, relieving acting CEO Paul Hoye who will return to his role as Manager of Environment and Planning. Mr Osman has 15 years of local government experience in Queensland, particularly in […]
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