The State Government has appointed a municipal monitor to Colac Otway Shire Council.
Local Government Minister Melissa Horne announced on Wednesday that Christine Ferguson will support good governance processes and practices at the council from Friday 12th July through the 31st January next year.
The appointment was recommended to the Minister by the Chief Municipal Inspector, based on reports of issues relating to the conduct of councillors and a lack of adherence to governance rules.
Ms Ferguson is an experienced public sector executive and board director, currently serving as a non-executive director at Triple Zero Victoria.
Colac Otway Shire Council becomes the fifth council with municipal monitors in place currently, joining Greater Geelong, Brimbank, Moonee Valley and Glenelg councils.