Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 18th August.
The Federal Leader of the Nationals is calling for reforms to the Federation system in the wake of the pandemic experience.
David Littleproud says constitutional recognition of local government is key to removing duplication and more efficient service delivery, and he has written to the Prime Minister seeking to initiate a national conversation on the matter.
Victoria’s Bass Coast Shire Council has extended the tenure of its CEO Ali Wastie this week, announcing a new five year deal which would see her stay at the helm until February 2028. This follows the announcement last week that Ms Wastie will Chair the new Alpine Resorts Victoria board which comes into existence on the 1st October.
At Cessnock City Council in NSW, Ken Liddell has been appointed to the General Manager position, effective early next month. Mr Liddell will move from Newcastle where he is Director of Infrastructure and Property. The Cessnock position was vacated earlier this year when Lotta Jackson resigned after 2.5 years in the job.
And in Western Australia, the City of Karratha has appointed Virginia Miltrup as its new CEO this week. Ms Miltrup has senior local government and private sector experience, and is currently in an executive director position at the City of Vincent. She will make the move to Karratha at the end of October.
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