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In this episode of the Roundup:
Councillors in the news with resignations, candidacy announcements and conduct complaints; 
A council dismissed;
CEO appointment news in three states; 
and a new President for Local Government NSW.

Just some of what’s ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance.

Links:
Maroondah Councillor resigns
Moira Shire Councillor resignation
Former mayor running as independent for Flinders
Hume Councillor seeks advice over apology; Hume Council meeting agenda/minutes
Wodonga appoints Acting CEO
Geelong wins 2021 Sustainable City Award; KVB Sustainable City Award
Full compliance from councils on rate increases
Norfolk Island Council administrator appointed
Bayswater CEO moving to Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Ratepayers still in the dark after Maranoa council chooses new interim CEO

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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