Local Government News Roundup

The CEO of Strathbogie Shire Council, Julie Salomon has resigned and will finish at the Council in July. The news was first reported by the Euroa Gazette this morning, prior to the Council releasing an official statement. Administrator Peter Stephenson said, “With Julie’s resignation, and organisational transition, it prompts us to focus on selecting the […]

East Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Fiona Weigall as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision to appoint Ms Weigall on a five-year contract was made at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon after a nationwide search. Ms Weigall will formally start in the position on Monday, April 8. She has been acting in the position […]

Cam Nation, a councillor and former mayor of the City of Moonee Valley, has abruptly resigned during a council meeting this week. ABC News reported that Mr Nation cited poor pay and limited work opportunities outside the municipality as reasons for his decision. His sensational resignation came five minutes into the meeting and was effective […]

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has announced that she will not contest the next election in October, after serving in the role for six years. Ms Capp, 56, said after spending all of 50s in the position, it is time to explore new opportunities to “propel me into my next decade”. Read her announcement on […]

Steven Kingshott has been announced as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC). Mr Kingshott, with extensive experience across various sectors, will serve from 1 April 2024 to 31 October 2027. The VLGGC, an independent statutory body, recommends the distribution of financial assistance grants for Victoria’s councils. For the 2023-24 financial […]