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East 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 […]
Continue ReadingMelbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp has announced that she will not contest the next election in October, after serving in the role for six years. Ms Capp, 56, said after spending all of 50s in the position, it is time to explore new opportunities to “propel me into my next decade”. Read her announcement on […]
Continue ReadingSteven Kingshott has been announced as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Local Government Grants Commission (VLGGC). Mr Kingshott, with extensive experience across various sectors, will serve from 1 April 2024 to 31 October 2027. The VLGGC, an independent statutory body, recommends the distribution of financial assistance grants for Victoria’s councils. For the 2023-24 financial […]
Continue ReadingComing up today 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 […]
Continue ReadingGolden Plains Shire Council CEO Eric Braslis has resigned after over six years of service. Mayor Brett Cunningham has paid tribute to Mr Braslis’s contribution to the organisation during his tenure, leading the council through a transformative period, navigating challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, and achieving significant milestones such as the construction of the Civic […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 25th March 2024; Claims that fringe party groups are taking over the City of Greater Geelong; A $36M price tag for technology upgrades at Darebin; Brimbank to be the home for Australia’s first Vietnamese Museum; The NSW Government ordered to pay $200M to a […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 22nd March 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn episode 314 of the Local Government News Roundup now available: 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 […]
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