A ‘devastating’ decision, allegations refuted and retraction ordered (#324)

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for 17th 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, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from […]

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VIC: Glenelg monitors reappointed

Mr Jim Gifford and Mr Steven Kingshott have been re-appointed as municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council to support good governance at the council and guide the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr Gifford and Mr Kingshott were initially appointed for three months from 13 November last year. Their final report to the […]

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An ‘inexcusable mistake’, resignations and threats (#323)

Coming 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, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the nationally […]

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Cost-shifting pushback, meeting disruptions, and another Qld CEO resigns (#322)

On the Roundup for 12th 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, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive […]

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“Asbestos contamination spreads, and a ‘serious and ongoing deficit’ (#320)

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 to this […]

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CEO arrivals, departures and extension, and a national government over-reach (#319)

On 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. […]

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VIC: Hindmarsh CEO appointed

Hindmarsh 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.

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VIC: Strathbogie CEO resigns

The 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 […]

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