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In this update from the Roundup, the announcement of the Victorian councils’ rate cap for next year and some of the reaction; and reports the NSW councillor code of conduct framework is set to be scrapped and replaced ahead of next year’s local government elections. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 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 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 ReadingOn the latest episode of the Roundup,A new councillor for Maroondah and a resignation at Frankston;The final mayoral election for the year has been conducted;New anti-corruption measures to be trialled at a Melbourne council;A bombshell announcement in South Australia with two councillors declared invalidly elected;A NSW council’s shock decision to sack its general manager;A Queensland […]
Continue ReadingOn the podcast today for 9th December 2023:A Wyndham councillor set for suspension after a serious misconduct finding;Greater Geelong’s new executive team sends ripples through three councils and a peak body;Glenelg finally fills its two vacant councillor positions;A council meeting gets fiery over calls for a suspended mayor to resign;Conduct complaint findings against more councillors, […]
Continue ReadingA new episode of the Local Government News Roundup is available now, recorded 6th December 2023. Our top story today: Strathbogie Shire Council has been suspended, with an administrator to oversee its governance functions until the next election. Also today: The Chair Administrator’s term extended at Moira; A by-election set for Greater Dandenong; A mayor […]
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