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Today 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 ReadingA meeting of Glen Eira City Council has turned violent after a decision was made to close three council-run early learning centres. Mayor Anne-Marie Cade said the councillors, officers and community members were put in danger at this week’s meeting when a person threw an egg from the gallery at councillors. She said the council […]
Continue ReadingAn independent investigation into planning and procurement matters at Baw Baw Shire has cleared officers and councillors of any misconduct. The investigation was requested by CEO Mark Dupe after allegations were made by a former councillor earlier this year. While some improvements to processes were suggested, no evidence of wrongdoing was found. In a statement, […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council has appointed Greg Box as its new CEO, starting from 29 January 2024. Mr Box has been working at Bass Coast for three years as the General Manager of Partnerships, Economy and Culture, and has extensive local government experience. He replaces former CEO Ali Wastie, who is now the CEO at […]
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 ReadingWyndham City Councillor Jasmine Hill has been found guilty of serious misconduct by a Councillor Conduct Panel, and is set to be suspended for four months from next week. It was alleged by Cr Josh Gilligan that Cr Hill had behaved unreasonably towards council staff on 19 separate occasions. Only six of the allegations were […]
Continue ReadingUpdated: 3.05pm The City of Greater Geelong’s new executive team has been announced today, and it includes the current CEO of East Gippsland Shire Council, Anthony Basford. Mr Basford will join Bass Coast General Manager and recent Acting CEO James Stirton, MAV Executive Director Troy Edwards, and internal appointment Tenille Bradley in the team that […]
Continue ReadingGlenelg Shire Council has its second new councillor inside a week, after the successful completion of a countback to fill the last extraordinary vacancy on the Council. Robyn McDonald has been elected from the remaining eligible candidates and will take the seat vacated recently by Chrissy Hawker. Ms McDonald had turned down the opportunity to […]
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