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On the Local Government News Roundup for 22nd November 2023,A former mayor and councillor becomes a state parliamentarianReaction to proposed new conduct reforms in VictoriaMayoral election season continues – the latest resultsNext year’s rate peg announced for NSW councilsA tragedy in Tasmania claims the life of a young council worker,And controversial decisions on neutrality and […]
Continue ReadingIn a bumper weekend edition of the Roundup:New reforms announced to deal with councillor conduct in Victoria;Winners and losers emerge from the federal government’s infrastructure funding review;The Israel-Gaza conflict continues to impact on councils and communities locally;More councils take a stand against government cost-shifting and the imposition of planning reforms;Catch up on the latest mayoral […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has announced the introduction of new powers to deal with councillor misconduct. New sanctions, including fines, suspension and disqualification, to deal with councillors found guilty of misconduct were outlined by the Minister at Friday’s VLGA FastTrack day to a packed room of mayors and councillors. The changes are expected […]
Continue ReadingFormer mayor and councillor Steven Kingshott has been announced as the second municipal monitor for Glenelg Shire Council. Mr Kingshott served for a decade at the former Williamstown City Council, prior to its amalgamation as part of Hobsons Bay City Council. He was the first Mayor of the newly amalgamated council in 1996/97. He has […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup, A mayor reacts to disgraceful scenes at a local community protest;Yarra City Council votes to extend a trial of 30kph speed limits;A council resigns its role as a waterway manager over cost-shifting concerns;A four-day working week trial commences at Mitchell Shire;A new councillor elected, a by-election underway, and lots of mayoral election […]
Continue ReadingA former City of Hobart councillor will be back at the council table, after being elected i n a recount. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission conducted the recount as a result of the resignation of Simon Behrakis, who was elected to parliament in the seat of Clark. Mr Coats is expected to be sworn in on […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 11th November 2023: Councillors subjected to death threats after a resolution on the war in Gaza;The first municipal monitor for Glenelg announced, as well as the appointment of an Acting CEO;Parents protest proposed child care centre closures;A council condemns a spate of public vandalism;A mayor removed from office […]
Continue ReadingExperienced state and local government practitioner Jim Gifford has been announced as the first of two municipal monitors to be appointed at Glenelg Shire Council. The second monitor will be announced once probity processes have been completed. The three month term of the municipal monitors commences on Monday, 13th November, in accordance with Terms of […]
Continue ReadingA motion supporting a ceasefire in Gaza has been passed by Merri-bek City Council. Cr Sue Bolton put forward a detailed motion for consideration and debate, leading to a resolution to advocate to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to “Israel’s indiscriminate bombing”. The motion also […]
Continue ReadingNo less than 10 Victorian Councils will hold their annual election of mayor, and potentially deputy mayor, around the state today. A busy evening for keen local government observers gets underway at 4.00pm with Colac Otway Shire the first to commence their statutory proceedings. That will be followed by Wellington Shire Council at 5.00pm. Buloke […]
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