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Changes to the rate peg methodology in NSW have been welcomed by the state’s peak local government body. LGNSW said today that the changes should help ease pressures that are currently pushing councils to the financial wall. President Cr Darriea Turley AM congratulated IPART for listening to the sector’s concerns, and delivering a simpler rate […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 11th November 2023: Councillors subjected to death threats after a resolution on the war in Gaza;The first municipal monitor for Glenelg announced, as well as the appointment of an Acting CEO;Parents protest proposed child care centre closures;A council condemns a spate of public vandalism;A mayor removed from office […]
Continue ReadingExperienced state and local government practitioner Jim Gifford has been announced as the first of two municipal monitors to be appointed at Glenelg Shire Council. The second monitor will be announced once probity processes have been completed. The three month term of the municipal monitors commences on Monday, 13th November, in accordance with Terms of […]
Continue ReadingUpdate: On Thursday afternoon, 9th November, Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed that he had suspended Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas from office, effective immediately, with a view to dismissal for serious corrupt conduct. Canada Bay Council posted a message to its website advising that Deputy Mayor Joseph Cordaro will be performing the functions of […]
Continue ReadingA motion supporting a ceasefire in Gaza has been passed by Merri-bek City Council. Cr Sue Bolton put forward a detailed motion for consideration and debate, leading to a resolution to advocate to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to “Israel’s indiscriminate bombing”. The motion also […]
Continue ReadingNo less than 10 Victorian Councils will hold their annual election of mayor, and potentially deputy mayor, around the state today. A busy evening for keen local government observers gets underway at 4.00pm with Colac Otway Shire the first to commence their statutory proceedings. That will be followed by Wellington Shire Council at 5.00pm. Buloke […]
Continue ReadingGlenelg Shire Council has published the terms of reference for the appointment of municipal monitors, who are yet to be named. The monitors’ term will commence 13th November, for a period of three months, concluding 13th February 2024. They will be charged with monitoring the Council’s governance function, having specific regard to key areas of […]
Continue ReadingA Sydney mayor wants councils to be able to operate mobile speed cameras to make local roads safer. Cr Ned Mannoun, the mayor of Liverpool, said if councils had the ability to operate the cameras, it would help to curb excessive speeding and promote safer driving habits. He said the tragic loss of four lives […]
Continue ReadingCity of Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM has called out some of his councillors for making unauthorised comments to the media on sensitive matters, contrary to the Council’s Code of Conduct and proper process and protocol. Mayor Yedelian issued a public statement after being contacted by many people in response to media articles about the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 8th November,Melbourne councils grappling with a response to the Israel-Hamas war;The cost of municipal monitors at Geelong in the media spotlight;A former council candidate among the victims of a tragic incident in Daylesford;The latest Mayoral election results from Victorian councils;A Sydney CEO accuses the state audit office of making implied threats […]
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