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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: The Darebin Municipal Monitor’s report released; Greater Geelong gets the green light to recommence its CEO recruitment process; A concerted campaign to disrupt council meetings continues around the country; A councillor ordered to apologise for social media comments, while another has their sanctions repealed…at least for now; There’s […]
Continue ReadingMosman Council has formally decided to ban the use of the controversial Tik Tok app on Council-issued devices. It has reportedly become the first council in NSW to take action against the app, following similar decisions at the federal and state level in recent days. The ban comes into effect with the adoption of a […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Melville will part ways with its Chief Executive Officer Marten Tieleman later this year, after the Council rejected his request for a contract extension. Mr Tieleman had proposed a 10 month extension through the end of September 2024 to support the city through a period of change. Mayor George Gear said this […]
Continue ReadingCorangamite Shire Council has appointed its next chief executive officer. David Rae, a former director at Corangamite, will return to the council in the top job in late May. He is currently Director Community and Corporate Services at Moyne Shire Council. Michael Tudball will remain as interim CEO until Mr Rae’s commencement. Source: Corangamite Shire […]
Continue ReadingUpdated 30 March 2023 Victoria’s Minister for Local Government, Melissa Horne, has received the final report of the municipal monitor appointed to Horsham Rural City Council. Jude Holt was appointed last year and worked with the Council over a six month period to assist with a “transition back to good governance, processes and practices.” Minister […]
Continue ReadingFormer Georges River and Ryde council general manager Gail Connolly has been announced as the new CEO of the City of Parramatta. The appointment of Ms Connolly, who was awarded a Public Service Medal earlier this year, was announced by Lord Mayor Donna Davis after an extensive national search. In addition to leading Georges River […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: An updated scorecard on governance issues at West Wimmera Shire; A new councillor elected at Mornington Peninsula Shire; General Manager movements from Tasmania and New South Wales; An innovative circular economy project at the City of Casey explained; Local government reforms pass a major milestone in Western Australia; […]
Continue ReadingGeorges River Council in NSW has announced the appointment of David Tuxford as its new General Manager. Mr Tuxford has been acting General Manager since May last year, after the resignation of Gail Connolly from the position. He was previously general manager at Kyogle Council. His appointment is for a five year term. More here. […]
Continue ReadingStrathbogie Shire Council is exiting the school crossing supervision program, which it says is costing it $50K per year, despite it being a state government responsibility. Mayor Laura Binks said it is not fair for its ratepayers to pay what amounts to 62 percent of the program costs. Strathbogie has been part of an advocacy […]
Continue ReadingGlen Eira City Council has called on the state government to strengthen its anti-discimination laws, in the wake of displays of racism, intolerance and hatred from neo-Nazis outside the Victorian Parliament. Mayor Jim Magee read a statement on behalf of all councillors at this week’s Council meeting, describing their shock at the appalling prejudice which […]
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