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A Fair Work Commission showdown, a shambolic process, and a controversial artwork removed (#360)

July 10, 2024July 12, 2024LG News Roundup

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 10th 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 […]

Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and an AI trial (#359)

July 8, 2024July 10, 2024LG News Roundup

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th 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 […]

Frustrated councils, integrity concerns and a deeply unacceptable situation (#358)

July 5, 2024July 8, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th 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 […]

Mayors sworn-in and resign, a CEO steps down, and an integrity referral (#357)

July 3, 2024July 5, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 3rd 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 […]

NSW: Kiama Council ICAC referral

July 2, 2024LG News Roundup

Three Kiama councillors have been referred to ICAC by the Council’s CEO Jane Stroud. The Council issued the following statement today: Kiama Council CEO has referred three councillors to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), under Section 11 of the ICAC Act. Section 11 requires a principal officer of a NSW public authority to report […]

Airport rail demands, a council imploding, and a warning on buses (#356)

July 1, 2024July 3, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup for 1st 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 […]

Ex-councillor sentenced, failed rescission motions, and a surprise CEO announcement (#355)

June 28, 2024July 1, 2024LG News Roundup

On the Local Government News Roundup podcast for 28th June 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 […]

VIC: Former councillor avoids jail sentence with guilty plea

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024LG News Roundup

Former Merri-bek Councillor Milad El-Halabi has avoided a jail sentence by pleading guilty to stealing and forging votes in the 2020 Merri-bek City Council election. In October 2020, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) detected that some votes had been tampered with in the postal election for North-West Ward in what was then Moreland City Council. […]

NSW: Narrabri GM resigns for QLD role

June 27, 2024June 28, 2024LG News Roundup

Narrabri Shire Council Mayor Darrell Tiemens has accepted the resignation of General Manager Rob Williams. Mr Williams’ final day at Narrabri Shire Council will be Thursday, 15 August 2024. He has held the position since August 2022. Mr Williams is heading to Bundaberg Regional Council in Queensland as its incoming CEO. Read the Narribri Shire […]

NSW: New Sutherland Shire CEO announced

June 26, 2024LG News Roundup

Clare Phelan, an experienced local leader, has been unanimously appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sutherland Shire Council. Ms Phelan, who previously served as the Council’s Director of Corporate Support, has a strong background in local government. She will take over from Manjeet Grewal who is stepping down after 5 years as the […]