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Geelong City Council is set to receive continued support with the appointment of municipal monitors, Mr Peter Dorling and Mr Mark Davies, who will be serving until the end of December 2024. Previously, Mr Dorling and Ms Prue Digby were assigned as monitors for the council for 12 months starting from January 2023, following recommendations […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]
Continue ReadingHindmarsh Shire Council has appointed Monica Revell as its new chief executive officer. Ms Revell has been acting CEO since late last year, and has served as the council’s Director of Corporate and Community Services for seven years. She will officially assume the position next Monday, 8th April.
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Strathbogie Shire Council, Julie Salomon has resigned and will finish at the Council in July. The news was first reported by the Euroa Gazette this morning, prior to the Council releasing an official statement. Administrator Peter Stephenson said, “With Julie’s resignation, and organisational transition, it prompts us to focus on selecting the […]
Continue ReadingEast Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Fiona Weigall as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision to appoint Ms Weigall on a five-year contract was made at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon after a nationwide search. Ms Weigall will formally start in the position on Monday, April 8. She has been acting in the position […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 319 of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]
Continue ReadingCam Nation, a councillor and former mayor of the City of Moonee Valley, has abruptly resigned during a council meeting this week. ABC News reported that Mr Nation cited poor pay and limited work opportunities outside the municipality as reasons for his decision. His sensational resignation came five minutes into the meeting and was effective […]
Continue ReadingMelbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has announced that she will not contest the next election in October, after serving in the role for six years. Ms Capp, 56, said after spending all of 50s in the position, it is time to explore new opportunities to “propel me into my next decade”. Read her announcement on […]
Continue ReadingSteven Kingshott has been announced as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC). Mr Kingshott, with extensive experience across various sectors, will serve from 1 April 2024 to 31 October 2027. The VLGGC, an independent statutory body, recommends the distribution of financial assistance grants for Victoria’s councils. For the 2023-24 financial […]
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