Victoria’s Minister for Local Government will install two municipal monitors to assist the City of Greater Geelong in hiring its new Chief Executive Officer.
Melissa Horne has this morning announced the move after taking advice from Local Government Victoria and the Chief Municipal Inspector (CMI).
The CMI has raised concerns about integrity and transparency in the appointment process arising from an ongoing investigation into the council.
The minister will appoint two monitors to “support the hiring process of a new CEO and during their term will work to ensure the Council delivers good governance”.
Further details on the appointment and terms of reference are to follow.