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Today on the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 21 June 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]
Continue ReadingThe entire Barkly Regional Council has been dismissed following an investigation into bullying, inadequate oversight, and potential breaches of the law. The Morley report, a 616-page document, found that the elected members did not understand their roles, failed to seek information before making decisions, and did not manage conflicts of interest properly. The report criticised […]
Continue ReadingHugh Phemister, the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Willoughby City Council, has been appointed as the Council’s permanent General Manager. Mr Phemister, who was previously the Council’s Planning and Infrastructure Director, took over as Interim CEO following the retirement of CEO Debra Just in March. The council resolved to change the title of the position to General […]
Continue ReadingOn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the local government C-Suite […]
Continue ReadingAlexandrina Council’s CEO, Nigel Morris, has resigned to take up a position as the Director of Customer and Transformation at Boroondara Council in Melbourne. During his tenure, Morris led the council through three budgets, delivered over $5 million in operational savings, and oversaw major projects. Mayor Keith Parkes said Mr Morris’s leadership also brought about […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 17th June 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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 14th June 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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial Intelligence Summit for the […]
Continue ReadingOn episode #348 of the Local Government News Roundup, for Wednesday 12th June 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, with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice, presenting LG Innovate: Artificial […]
Continue ReadingLivingstone Shire Council CEO Cale Dendle is leaving his post to take up the top job at Isaac Regional Council. Mr Dendle has been Livingstone’s CEO since February 2021 and has more than 30 years experience working at councils in Queensland, including Rockhampton and Gladstone, and in state government. Isaac Mayor Kelly Vea Vea said […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 10th June 2024: Plus Wangaratta council CEO Brendan McGrath on the value of conducting an organisational health check. Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson, the nationally […]
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