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A new integrity and accountability framework for NSW councils is being developed, with the aim of ensuring the highest standard of conduct from elected officials. Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman said the changes follow an independent review of the existing accountability framework, which proposed the establishment of independent conduct review panels. There will also be […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today, Councils take off to the Avalon International Air Show; councillor conduct under review at a number of Victorian councils, while a peak body calls for tougher penalties; concerns about Geelong’s capacity to meet its Commonwealth Games funding needs; ICAC to investigate allegations of corruption by a former council […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today, Victorian councils call for tough reforms on problem gambling; a Geelong councillor wants to see more leadership on mass public transport options for the city; Albury rebuffs a call from Wodonga for joint hospital advocacy; further delays for Dandenong’s planned art gallery development; a former mayor sentenced for […]
Continue ReadingOn a new episode of the Roundup out today, a hearing into alleged voter fraud wraps up; the auditor general finds an increase in errors in council financial reports; a former councillors’ emails reveal at Christian crusade; the curious case of the missing councillor; a reprieve for ousted South Australian councillors; a council workplace on […]
Continue ReadingParramatta City Council had been formally warned for failing to provide a psychologicallly safe workplace, following complaints about councillor behaviour, including yelling, ridicule and intimidation. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that SafeWork NSW has issued an improvement notice which is on display outside the council chamber. . It requires councillor behaviour towards each other and […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, Wodonga looks to its neighbour to support its push for a new hospital; council land deals in the news; the fight against illegal dumping steps up in Greater Geelong; Melbourne’s plan to be a world leading student city; senior executive appointment news; and much more news from around […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe has appointed experienced local government executive Kelvin Spiller as its Acting CEO while Martin Gill takes indefinite personal leave for health reasons. The appointment of Mr Spiller is for an initial period of 8 weeks. More here. Balranald Shire Council has found its new general manager. According to the Northern Daily […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup, a former mayor suspended for two months over a serious misconduct finding; claims of nepotism pointed at Greater Geelong council; a housing success story from the southwest of Victoria; a tick of approval from the inspectorate for a rural council; a successful land auction for […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, the fallout continues from South Australia’s campaign donation return debacle; digging for dinosaurs in Gippsland; a CEO takes personal leave while another resigns; a $5B call for emergency road funding; and a clown applies for a CEO’s job. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by […]
Continue ReadingBlue Mountains City Council wants animal glue traps banned in NSW, as they are in Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania. The Blue Mountains Gazette has reported Mayor Mark Greenhill’s comments at a recent council meeting that the traps are cruel and unnecessary and cause great harm to native species. The council has voted unanimously to […]
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