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On your midweek update from the Roundup for 30th August 2023:

• A councillor escapes conviction after a self-confessed act of stupidity in a CEO recruitment process
• As a new CEO takes the reins at Greater Geelong, the outgoing CEO reveals the organisation was on a path to insolvency;
• Councils front a senate inquiry into the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games
• A survey reveals which councils are taking a position on the Voice referendum
• A NSW council in limbo as a demerger process drags on
• A contentious cat trapping program divides community opinion;
• and safety concerns in South Africa as a local councillor is murdered; and much more news from around the world of local government.

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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