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On the Roundup for 9th February 2024: And much more news from councils across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 7th February 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 ReadingThe state government has announced the appointment of Prue Digby as the second municipal monitor for Moonee Valley City Council. This follows the completion last month of Ms Digby’s municipal monitor appointment at the City of Greater Geelong. Ms Digby joins Mr Phillip Carruthers, the first municipal monitor announced last week, to work for a […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup. The Local Government News Roundup is 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: And yet more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is 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 ReadingOn the 300th episode of the Local Government News Roundup:Monitors appointed at another Victorian council;A Darebin councillor ordered to apologise and suspended for misconduct;Moyne Shire appoints an Acting CEO;The local government funding model to be reviewed in NSW;Parramatta Council revises its controversial sponsorship deal with a rugby league club;Councils fight vandalism and illegal dumping;A staff […]
Continue ReadingUpdated: 6.30am 30/1/24 Municipal monitors are being appointed to work with the Moonee Valley City Council to improve its understanding of its role, performance, and service to its community. The decision was detailed by the Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne, today, with Philip Carruthers appointed to start today and second monitor to be announced […]
Continue ReadingExperienced local government CEO Peter Brown is expected to be appointed as Acting CEO of Moyne Shire Council tomorrow, following the resignation last week of Brett Davis. A report to the Council meeting scheduled for 30th January at 2.00 pm recommends the appointment of Mr Brown for three months from the 19th February until the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 29th January 2024, A councillor’s suspension put on hold by VCAT;State Government claims of housing supply progress challenged by a Melbourne mayor;Local government identities recognised with Australia Day honours;NSW Councils seek rate variations to deal with financial challenges;A mayor to run for parliament, while an MP quits to run for Council;A UK […]
Continue ReadingWyndham Councillor Jasmine Hill has reportedly resumed councillor duties pending an appeal against her suspension by a Councillor Conduct Panel. Wyndham TV reports that VCAT deemed it prejudicial for the suspension to continue before the appeal could be heard, which the Roundup understands will occur in May. Last year, a panel determined that Cr Hill […]
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