Tag: Victoria

There’s been a third councillor resignation at Adelaide Hills, after Deputy Mayor Melanie Selwood was preselected as the Green’s lead candidate for the state election next March. Cr Selwood said the resignation of Cr Pauline Gill, which triggers a supplementary election, provides an opportunity for the community to elect two representatives in Valleys Ward at the one […]

Lucy Roffey, the former CEO of Central Goldfields Shire, has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of Glen Eira City Council, taking over from Rebecca McKenzie in August. Ms Roffey has been working at Yarra City Council since last year as General Manager Corporate Services. Mayor Cr Simone Zmood said the council is […]

Peter Benazic has been appointed as interim CEO of Cardinia Shire Council for six months starting June 5, as Carol Jeffs departs the organisation after six and a half years. Mr Benazic brings 27 years of senior role experience and 39 years in local government to the position. Mayor Jack Kowarzik paid tribute to Ms […]

Golden Plains Shire Council has elected Cr Owen Sharkey as its new Mayor. The election was required after Sarah Hayden resigned the mayoralty last week, and following a period of instability which included the resignation of former mayor Brett Cunningham. A countback to fill his position on the council has been set for Wednesday 11th […]

A Commission of Inquiry into Whittlesea City Council has been launched. Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has announced that Prue Digby will be Chair of the Commission of Inquiry, supported by Jim Gifford as Commissioner. The inquiry will take four months to complete, as Ms Digby and Mr Gifford look into the council’s current […]