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Headlining episode #343 of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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 ReadingLiverpool City Council chief executive John Ajaka’s employment was terminated with immediate effect during a confidential session yesterday. The Liverpool Leader has reported that the decision was made with a deciding vote from Liverpool mayor Ned Mannoun, with councillors Betty Green, Charishma Kaliyanda, Peter Harle, Ali Karnib and Karress Rhodes voting against the termination. Mr […]
Continue ReadingJohn Andrejic has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive Officer of Cairns Regional Council. Mr Andrejic previously served as the Council’s CEO before resigning in 2020. The interim CEO role is for a minimum of three months, extendable to six months if necessary. The Cairns Post has reported that lawyers for the council attempted […]
Continue ReadingHeading episode 342 for 29th May 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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 C-Suite […]
Continue ReadingDeparting Sunshine Coast Council CEO Emma Thomas has been appointed by Queensland Premier Steven Miles to lead the newly formed Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Ms Thomas’s leadership skills and experience in engineering, state infrastructure, and local government make her well-suited for the role. She will begin her six-month term on […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, 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 […]
Continue ReadingEpisode #339 of the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 22nd May 2024 includes: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this episode […]
Continue ReadingAfter three-and-a-half years as CEO of Sunshine Coast Council, Emma Thomas is stepping down to explore new personal and career opportunities. Ms Thomas is the eighth Queensland Council CEO to announce their departure since elections in March. Her resignation is effective June 14. An interim CEO yet to be announced.
Continue ReadingBrimbank Council is seeking increased funding from the State Government to maintain state-owned roads. It says the current contribution leaves the council and ratepayers out of pocket. The council spends an estimated $475,000 annually on state owned roads, with the State Government contributing only $109,000. Mayor Ranka Rasic said the council is struggling with the […]
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