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Orange City Council will begin the search for a new CEO next month, after David Waddell announced that he won’t seek to renew his contract when it expires in August. Mr. Waddell, who’s led the council’s executive team since 2019, made the announcement at last night’s council meeting. The 60-year-old chief executive says he’s looking […]
Continue ReadingIn the 5th March, 2025 edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 priority access to […]
Continue ReadingMornington Peninsula Shire Council has appointed Mark Stoermer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stoermer is currently Director of Corporate Services at Brimbank City Council and is a former CEO of Douglas Shire and Nillumbik Shire Councils. Mayor Anthony Marsh welcomed the appointment, describing Stoermer as “a highly respected and experienced leader with strong financial acumen.” […]
Continue ReadingStacy Williams has been appointed as the new CEO of Murray River Council. Ms Williams is currently the Director of Healthy Communities and Environments at the City of Greater Bendigo, and has 19 years of local government experience including previous roles at the Shires of Gannawarra and Campaspe. She is an Echuca-Moama local who also […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 priority access to special bonus […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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, […]
Continue ReadingHobsons Bay City Council has appointed Kerry Thompson as Acting CEO, effective this coming Monday. The former Wyndham Council and MAV CEO brings more than 25 years of government experience to the role. Mayor Daria Kellander has thanked Acting CEO Rachel Lunn for guiding the organisation through recent challenges. MsLunn will return to her permanent […]
Continue ReadingThe Shire of Derby/West Kimberley is facing a governance crisis after five council members resigned on Wednesday leaving the council unable to form a quorum with more than 50% of positions vacant. The administration, led by newly appointed CEO Tamara Clarkson, is working with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries to ensure […]
Continue ReadingIn breaking news this morning, the CEO of Glen Eira City Council, Rebecca McKenzie, has announced she will step down in August from the position she has held for nine years. Ms McKenzie said she has no firm plan for beyond her current role, but that she would “stay connected to public purpose and local […]
Continue ReadingIn the Wednesday, 26th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
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