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Matthew Magin has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Burdekin Shire Council, starting on September 16, on a four-year performance-based contract. Previously serving as Burdekin CEO from 2014 to 2016, Mr Magin returns after leading Balonne Shire Council since 2016. While Burdekin Shire Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort expressed delight at the appointment […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday 5th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And yet more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 2nd August 2024: And yet more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingFlinders Shire Council has released a statement regarding its former CEO Hari Boppudi, who had resigned in response to show cause notice. The Council recently commenced a recruitment process for a new permanent CEO, and in May it announced the interim appointment of former Victorian and Queensland Council CEO Bruce Davidson while the recruitment process […]
Continue ReadingSally Jones has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Central Goldfields Shire, starting on September 2. Sally brings 24 years of local government experience to the position, including executive roles and acting CEO positions, most recently as General Manager Community Strengthening at Kingston City Council. The appointment follows the resignation of current […]
Continue ReadingReports have emerged today that Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson is suing the council for reputational damage. The Townsville Bulletin quotes sources who say the embattled mayor is seeking $100,000 in compensation for breach of his human rights. The council passed a vote of no-confidence in Mr Thompson in June, following which he took a leave […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council has announced the appointment of its new CEO. Shane Walden, currently director of assets and operations at Macedon Ranges Shire Council, will take up the position in September. Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said Mr Walden brings to the role a clear and ambitious vision for the future of the shire. Mr […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup podcast for 31st July 2023: Plus special guest Greg Box, CEO of Bass Coast Shire Council, talks to Chris about an award winning public building, project management excellence, and the tv show set to promote Bass Coast to the world. And yet more of the latest news from around […]
Continue ReadingGreater Geelong City Council CEO Ali Wastie and two other female council officers have taken court action to seek personal safety intervention orders against a property owner after he sent them abusive and threatening messages. The Geelong Advertiser has reported on the court session on Monday, which heard that Mr John Verikios’ behaviour was in […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 368 of the Local Government News Roundup for 29th July 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
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