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A meeting of Glen Eira City Council has turned violent after a decision was made to close three council-run early learning centres. Mayor Anne-Marie Cade said the councillors, officers and community members were put in danger at this week’s meeting when a person threw an egg from the gallery at councillors. She said the council […]
Continue ReadingCanada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been dismissed with immediate effect, and disqualified from holding civic office for five years. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed the dismissal after reaching the view that Mr Tsirekas could not continue in office in light of the evidence contained in ICAC’s Operation Tolosa report. ICAC found that Mr […]
Continue ReadingCanada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been dismissed with immediate effect, and disqualified from holding civic office for five years. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed the dismissal today after reaching the view that Mr Tsirekas could not continue in office in light of the evidence contained in ICAC’s Operation Tolosa report. ICAC found that […]
Continue ReadingAn independent investigation into planning and procurement matters at Baw Baw Shire has cleared officers and councillors of any misconduct. The investigation was requested by CEO Mark Dupe after allegations were made by a former councillor earlier this year. While some improvements to processes were suggested, no evidence of wrongdoing was found. In a statement, […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council has appointed Greg Box as its new CEO, starting from 29 January 2024. Mr Box has been working at Bass Coast for three years as the General Manager of Partnerships, Economy and Culture, and has extensive local government experience. He replaces former CEO Ali Wastie, who is now the CEO at […]
Continue ReadingCity of Adelaide CEO Clare Mockler has resigned from her position and will finish at the end of business today, 13th December. Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith said Ms Mockler was leaving for family reasons, and was heading to the UK to support her elderly mother. Ms Mockler has been with the city for over 20 […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest episode of the Roundup,A new councillor for Maroondah and a resignation at Frankston;The final mayoral election for the year has been conducted;New anti-corruption measures to be trialled at a Melbourne council;A bombshell announcement in South Australia with two councillors declared invalidly elected;A NSW council’s shock decision to sack its general manager;A Queensland […]
Continue ReadingThe mayor of Redland Council Karen Williams has announced she will not be contesting the next election in March. The 20 year council veteran has been mayor since 2012, and was last year embroiled in controversy when she was involved in a car accident and pleaded guilty to drink driving. At the time, Ms Williams […]
Continue ReadingOn the podcast today for 9th December 2023:A Wyndham councillor set for suspension after a serious misconduct finding;Greater Geelong’s new executive team sends ripples through three councils and a peak body;Glenelg finally fills its two vacant councillor positions;A council meeting gets fiery over calls for a suspended mayor to resign;Conduct complaint findings against more councillors, […]
Continue ReadingWyndham City Councillor Jasmine Hill has been found guilty of serious misconduct by a Councillor Conduct Panel, and is set to be suspended for four months from next week. It was alleged by Cr Josh Gilligan that Cr Hill had behaved unreasonably towards council staff on 19 separate occasions. Only six of the allegations were […]
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