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Glenelg Shire Council has published the terms of reference for the appointment of municipal monitors, who are yet to be named. The monitors’ term will commence 13th November, for a period of three months, concluding 13th February 2024. They will be charged with monitoring the Council’s governance function, having specific regard to key areas of […]
Continue ReadingA Sydney mayor wants councils to be able to operate mobile speed cameras to make local roads safer. Cr Ned Mannoun, the mayor of Liverpool, said if councils had the ability to operate the cameras, it would help to curb excessive speeding and promote safer driving habits. He said the tragic loss of four lives […]
Continue ReadingCity of Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM has called out some of his councillors for making unauthorised comments to the media on sensitive matters, contrary to the Council’s Code of Conduct and proper process and protocol. Mayor Yedelian issued a public statement after being contacted by many people in response to media articles about the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 8th November,Melbourne councils grappling with a response to the Israel-Hamas war;The cost of municipal monitors at Geelong in the media spotlight;A former council candidate among the victims of a tragic incident in Daylesford;The latest Mayoral election results from Victorian councils;A Sydney CEO accuses the state audit office of making implied threats […]
Continue ReadingIn your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup, The local government minister reported to be considering the suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council;A former councillor’s appeal against a misconduct finding rejected in court;Plans for a new museum in Melbourne’s west cancelled;The latest Victorian mayoral election results;The latest on the proposed Inner West council demerger;A […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government Minister, Melissa Horne, is reportedly considering suspending councillors at Strathbogie Shire Council. Cr Robin Weatherald has spoken unofficially to the Euroa Gazette, revealing that councillors have received correspondence from the Minister asking the council to show cause why it should not be suspended. The correspondence included the final report from municipal monitor […]
Continue ReadingIn your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup available now,Municipal monitors on the way for a Victorian council;Councils get their message across in Canberra on proposed water legislation;The Victoria government starts recruiting to find 90 new planners;A Council CEO responds to media reporting about the removal of posters concerning the Israel/Gaza conflict;The latest […]
Continue ReadingLaunceston CEO Michael Stretton will be the next CEO of the city of Hobart. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds today announced Mr Stretton’s appointment to the position on a five year contract, commencing in February. He has led Launceston council since 2017, and was previously GM of Waratah-Wynyard council for three years. The Hobart CEO position […]
Continue ReadingVictorian Local Government Minister Melissa Horne will appoint municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council for a three month period. Minister Horne said the decision followed a request from the shire’s mayor Cr Scott Martin over concerns with culture in the council organisation. Three councillors have resigned in recent months, and the CEO Paul Phelan has […]
Continue ReadingAn extraordinary meeting of Waverley Council has resulted in the deputy mayor position being declared vacant, and the removal of committee responsibilities for two councillors. The move follows public outcry over the refusal of Cr Ludovico Fabiano and Cr Dominic WY Kanak to support a motion condemning the Hamas attacks in Israel. Mayor Paula Masselos […]
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