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The NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig is reportedly planning to replace the current code of conduct process for councils with a new statewide system. The Newcastle Herald reports today that Mr Hoenig plans to have a new system in place before the next local government elections in September 2024. He was quoted as […]
Continue ReadingIn breaking news, Victoria’s Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has set the rate cap for councils for 2024-25 at 2.75%. The cap has been set in line with the forecast Consumer Price Index for the next financial year and is a reduction of the cap of 3.5% that applies for the current financial year. In […]
Continue ReadingCanada Bay Council has nominated Cr Michael Megna to be its next mayor, after the recent dismissal of Angelo Tsirekas. Cr Megna is a long time councillor, having been first elected to Drummoyne Council in 1987. He was mayor for six years, and deputy mayor for four years. The appointment of Cr Megna as the […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup summer edition, a brief look at some of the stories making news around the sector, and then I’m joined by a special guest to look at a unique multi-council project that was recognised with a top award at the recent Premier’s Sustainability Awards in Victoria. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 16th December 2023,A councillor injured after a council meeting in Melbourne turns violent;A new CEO for Bass Coast, and a sudden departure for an Adelaide CEO;Baw Baw Council cleared of wrongdoing after an independent investigation;A Sydney mayor dismissed and barred from civic office for five years;Calls for a […]
Continue ReadingA meeting of Glen Eira City Council has turned violent after a decision was made to close three council-run early learning centres. Mayor Anne-Marie Cade said the councillors, officers and community members were put in danger at this week’s meeting when a person threw an egg from the gallery at councillors. She said the council […]
Continue ReadingCanada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been dismissed with immediate effect, and disqualified from holding civic office for five years. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed the dismissal after reaching the view that Mr Tsirekas could not continue in office in light of the evidence contained in ICAC’s Operation Tolosa report. ICAC found that Mr […]
Continue ReadingCanada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been dismissed with immediate effect, and disqualified from holding civic office for five years. Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed the dismissal today after reaching the view that Mr Tsirekas could not continue in office in light of the evidence contained in ICAC’s Operation Tolosa report. ICAC found that […]
Continue ReadingAn independent investigation into planning and procurement matters at Baw Baw Shire has cleared officers and councillors of any misconduct. The investigation was requested by CEO Mark Dupe after allegations were made by a former councillor earlier this year. While some improvements to processes were suggested, no evidence of wrongdoing was found. In a statement, […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council has appointed Greg Box as its new CEO, starting from 29 January 2024. Mr Box has been working at Bass Coast for three years as the General Manager of Partnerships, Economy and Culture, and has extensive local government experience. He replaces former CEO Ali Wastie, who is now the CEO at […]
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