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The appointment of a new General Manager at Coonamble Shire will create a vacancy at another rural NSW Council. Central Darling Shire GM Greg Hill has been appointed to the same role at Coonamble Shire Council, starting 1st December. Mr Hill has been with Central Darling Shire for seven years, leading $86M worth of major […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Greater Geelong Council CEO Ali Wastie on how the city is moving on from Grand Final disappointment with a major new cultural event. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingLachlan Shire Council has appointed Ian Greenham as its new General Manager. Mr Greenham, who brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across both the public and private sectors, will take over following the resignation of Greg Tory. He previously served eight years as Director of Technical Services at Orange City Council. Mayor John […]
Continue ReadingA Greater Geelong city councillor has had workplace restrictions strengthened following an independent investigation into his behaviour toward council staff. The Geelong Advertiser reported that former deputy mayor Anthony Aitken has been subjected to enhanced workplace controls after multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour were substantiated. Council CEO Ali Wastie informed the city’s leadership team about […]
Continue ReadingIt’s episode 500 of the Local Government News Roundup! Coming up in this episode, and much more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast […]
Continue ReadingA newly released report has described a culture of toxic behaviour and governance issues among former councillors at Brimbank City Council. Municipal monitors Janet Dore and Penelope Holloway found that some councillors engaged in what they described as “abusive and bullying behaviour” causing mental distress to both senior staff and fellow councillors. The monitors’ report […]
Continue ReadingHunter’s Hill Council has appointed experienced local government professional Nick Tobin as its new General Manager. Mayor Zac Miles cited Nick’s extensive senior executive leadership background in local government and his effective work as acting General Manager since March this year. Nick brings over 30 years of local government experience to the role, including previous […]
Continue ReadingFriday 3rd October on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more of the latest local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingPort Pirie Regional Council has announced the appointment of Chris Davey as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13th. Mr. Davey, who has served with the council for a decade, is stepping up from his current role as Director Development and Regulation. He has been serving as Acting CEO since the retirement of Peter […]
Continue Reading*Update, 4pm Shoalhaven City Council has made a statement to the media, confirming its understanding that a complaint had been received by the Office of Local Government “regarding the recruitment process of the CEO”. A spokesperson said the Council welcomes any review by the Office of Local Government into this robust recruitment process.” More from […]
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