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On the Local Government News Roundup today: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingPeter Benazic has been appointed as interim CEO of Cardinia Shire Council for six months starting June 5, as Carol Jeffs departs the organisation after six and a half years. Mr Benazic brings 27 years of senior role experience and 39 years in local government to the position. Mayor Jack Kowarzik paid tribute to Ms […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council has elected Cr Owen Sharkey as its new Mayor. The election was required after Sarah Hayden resigned the mayoralty last week, and following a period of instability which included the resignation of former mayor Brett Cunningham. A countback to fill his position on the council has been set for Wednesday 11th […]
Continue ReadingA Commission of Inquiry into Whittlesea City Council has been launched. Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has announced that Prue Digby will be Chair of the Commission of Inquiry, supported by Jim Gifford as Commissioner. The inquiry will take four months to complete, as Ms Digby and Mr Gifford look into the council’s current […]
Continue ReadingIn this 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 Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, what can your council do to help with the transition to electric vehicles? Chris is joined by Cameron Rimington from the Electric Vehicle Council to talk about a new resource now available for councils across the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you […]
Continue ReadingFormer Whittlesea Council CEO and ex-Victoria Police Commissioner Simon Overland has come out of retirement, joining Moonee Valley City Council’s senior executive team. The Council has confirmed to the Local Government News Roundup that Mr Overland has commenced in the role of Director of Strategy, Planning and Climate Resilience. Mr Overland announced his retirement from […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Councillor Sarah Hayden has announced her resignation as Mayor, citing the need to make space for other leaders and the toll recent events have taken on her health. She will continue to serve as a councillor. Cr Hayden said her decision aims to provide stability to the Shire and allow the council […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingAn arbiter has found Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Danny Goss breached standards of conduct in relation to the treatment of others, and has ordered his suspension for 21 days. The internal arbitration decision will be tabled at the Council’s meeting this week, after which the suspension will take effect. The arbitration process followed an […]
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