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On your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; 
Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous;
Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; 
A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence;
A sporting champion denied a major civic honour;
A mayor’s outrage over a public gallery member’s hand signal;
And two US mayors step down this week after public outcry over their social media activity.

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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