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Sutherland Shire Council is preparing to bid farewell to its first female CEO, Manjeet Grewal, who has announced plans to retire after five years in the role and 31 years of service to the community. Grewal, who has held various leadership positions within the council, will step down in early July. Grewal described her tenure […]
Continue ReadingGeelong City Council is set to receive continued support with the appointment of municipal monitors, Mr Peter Dorling and Mr Mark Davies, who will be serving until the end of December 2024. Previously, Mr Dorling and Ms Prue Digby were assigned as monitors for the council for 12 months starting from January 2023, following recommendations […]
Continue ReadingSam Johnson OAM has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for the City of Launceston and is expected to take up his duties in July. The announcement comes after an extensive national and international recruitment process that lasted four months. Mayor Matthew Garwood has expressed his pleasure over the appointment, praising Johnson for […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]
Continue ReadingHindmarsh Shire Council has appointed Monica Revell as its new chief executive officer. Ms Revell has been acting CEO since late last year, and has served as the council’s Director of Corporate and Community Services for seven years. She will officially assume the position next Monday, 8th April.
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Strathbogie Shire Council, Julie Salomon has resigned and will finish at the Council in July. The news was first reported by the Euroa Gazette this morning, prior to the Council releasing an official statement. Administrator Peter Stephenson said, “With Julie’s resignation, and organisational transition, it prompts us to focus on selecting the […]
Continue ReadingEast Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Fiona Weigall as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision to appoint Ms Weigall on a five-year contract was made at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon after a nationwide search. Ms Weigall will formally start in the position on Monday, April 8. She has been acting in the position […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 319 of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]
Continue ReadingCam Nation, a councillor and former mayor of the City of Moonee Valley, has abruptly resigned during a council meeting this week. ABC News reported that Mr Nation cited poor pay and limited work opportunities outside the municipality as reasons for his decision. His sensational resignation came five minutes into the meeting and was effective […]
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