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Tasmania’s Integrity Commission has called for the development of a model recruitment policy to address perceptions of nepotism and cronyism in the state’s local government sector. In a report tabled in the Tasmanian Parliament today, the commission has also recommended the reintroduction of obligations on councils to appoint employees based on merit. A similar provision […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today, Victorian councils call for tough reforms on problem gambling; a Geelong councillor wants to see more leadership on mass public transport options for the city; Albury rebuffs a call from Wodonga for joint hospital advocacy; further delays for Dandenong’s planned art gallery development; a former mayor sentenced for […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s auditor general’s office has released a report on the outcomes from the latest round of audits of councils and local government agencies, and noted an increased number of errors in council financial reports At the end of January, one council’s financial report and performance statement was still in progress, along with 7 agencies’ financial […]
Continue ReadingParramatta City Council had been formally warned for failing to provide a psychologicallly safe workplace, following complaints about councillor behaviour, including yelling, ridicule and intimidation. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that SafeWork NSW has issued an improvement notice which is on display outside the council chamber. . It requires councillor behaviour towards each other and […]
Continue ReadingThe South Australian mayors and councillors who have lost their positions for failing to lodge campaign returns will get a last minute reprieve. Local Government minister Geoff Brock has introduced an urgent amendment bill to allow an extra 10 days for the submission of the returns. The legislation is understood to also ensure any council […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup, Wodonga looks to its neighbour to support its push for a new hospital; council land deals in the news; the fight against illegal dumping steps up in Greater Geelong; Melbourne’s plan to be a world leading student city; senior executive appointment news; and much more news from around […]
Continue ReadingSouth Australia’s Local Government Association has called for urgent legislative change to reinstate the elected members of 36 councils who have lost office due to an administrative error. LGA SA President Dean Johnson said while it was essential to have accountability and transparency in relation to campaign donations and gifts, the cost and consequence of […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe has appointed experienced local government executive Kelvin Spiller as its Acting CEO while Martin Gill takes indefinite personal leave for health reasons. The appointment of Mr Spiller is for an initial period of 8 weeks. More here. Balranald Shire Council has found its new general manager. According to the Northern Daily […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup, a former mayor suspended for two months over a serious misconduct finding; claims of nepotism pointed at Greater Geelong council; a housing success story from the southwest of Victoria; a tick of approval from the inspectorate for a rural council; a successful land auction for […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government Inspectorate has found a significant improvement in governance and culture at Yarriambiack Shire Council since a 2019 investigation report. The investigation focussed on allegations that community assets and resources had either not been properly managed or were used for the benefit of individuals. It found significant issues including a lack of accountability, […]
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