Buloke Shire Council in northwest Victoria is the latest to have a municipal monitor appointed by the state government.
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne has announced that former Greater Shepparton chief executive Peter Harriott has commenced an eight-month term that will expire at the end of December.
He will advise and support the council on good governance processes and practices, to ensure stability in the lead-up to and following elections in October.
The appointment is in response to confidential advice from the Chief Municipal Inspector about councillor conduct, financial management practices and organisational capability at the council.
The Terms of Reference for the appointment have been published on the Local Government Victoria website.
In a statement the council said it shares the Minister’s commitment to good governance and Councillors and officers will work closely with the Monitor to strengthen improve governance and better meet the needs of the community.