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A mistake in the declarations of office read at the first meeting of the new Brisbane council, which omitted a line about the code of conduct, has raised questions about the validity of the meeting and its decisions. A redo meeting is now scheduled for next Tuesday, according to a report from the Brisbane Times. Outgoing […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 12th April 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, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Vuleta has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Kalamunda. Mr Vuleta brings extensive experience in local government and a strong focus on community needs. His career includes key roles at Swan, Belmont, and Subiaco, and he has served as the CEO of the Town of Victoria Park since […]
Continue ReadingAfter over 13 years of service, Brisbane City Council CEO Colin Jensen is the latest Queensland council leader to resign in the wake of council elections. Mr Jensen’s tenure, which included handling two of Brisbane’s worst floods and a pandemic, has been praised by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. The Courier Mail reported that his last […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup for 10th April 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and […]
Continue ReadingSteve Johnston has resigned from his position as CEO of Bundaberg Regional Council. The resignation was accepted by the council during a special meeting held on Tuesday, according to the Courier Mail. New Mayor Helen Blackburn led the motion to accept Johnston’s resignation, and said it ” paves the way” for a more effective operation […]
Continue ReadingSutherland Shire Council is preparing to bid farewell to its first female CEO, Manjeet Grewal, who has announced plans to retire after five years in the role and 31 years of service to the community. Grewal, who has held various leadership positions within the council, will step down in early July. Grewal described her tenure […]
Continue ReadingGeelong City Council is set to receive continued support with the appointment of municipal monitors, Mr Peter Dorling and Mr Mark Davies, who will be serving until the end of December 2024. Previously, Mr Dorling and Ms Prue Digby were assigned as monitors for the council for 12 months starting from January 2023, following recommendations […]
Continue ReadingSam Johnson OAM has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the City of Launceston and is expected to take up his duties in July. The announcement comes after an extensive national and international recruitment process that lasted four months. Mayor Matthew Garwood has expressed his pleasure over the appointment, praising Johnson for […]
Continue ReadingToday on 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this […]
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