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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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

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In this episode of the Local Government News Roundup:

Brimbank Council announces its new CEO;

Victorians Council peak body concerned about a lack of consultation on planning reforms;

Some early results coming through from this weekend’s local government elections in NSW;

And a parliamentary committee calls for a commission of inquiry into Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission.

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:
Brimbank appoints new CEO
New Sunshine Precinct plan welcomed
Transparency needed now and into the future - MAV
Mayor elected Regional Capitals Australia Chair | City of Ballarat
New Grants Commission appointments (p.2259)
Victorian Government announcement about Swinburne Prahran site City of Stonnington
Mayoral Election Status
New Deputy Lord Mayor of Adelaide
Queensland parliamentary committee reviewing Logan councillors' dismissal recommends review of CCC structure
CCC Chair should stand down following damning parliamentary report – LGAQ
Joint organisation model gets tick of approval - Office of Local Government NSW

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… a municipal monitor to be appointed to Yarra City Council; the Supreme Court hands down its judgment in a matter concerning a Yarra Councillor; CEO resignation and appointment news; and the winners announced in the National Federation Awards recognising excellence in local government.

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:
Municipal Monitor Appointed To Yarra City Council
Supreme Court Judgment Summary
Jessie Holmes, Yarriambiack CEO resigns
Horsham Mutual Respect Charter
New Chair for One Gippsland
Working from home will spur city jobs and longer commutes
National Federation Awards presentation
Logan announces new CEO appointment;  Logan City Council appoints new CEO - ABC report
Former mayor of Beaudesert Shire, Joy Drescher has passed away
Vale, Joy Drescher – LGAQ
Ratepayers spared election delay tab - Office of Local Government NSW
Blue Mountains City Council develops an Asbestos Management Toolkit for all councils

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… a name change on the cards for a Melbourne council; a requirement for equal prize money for professional sporting events in Bass Coast Shire; the final results from Victorian mayoral elections; the Queensland council losing its mayor and CEO in the same month; and the long serving mayor facing assault charges.

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:
Council asked to consider Moreland name change; ‘Shocked’ Melbourne council to change name after discovering slavery link
East Gippsland responds to Fingerboards decision
Equal prize money in Bass Coast
Kingston alternative designs for SRL
Baw Baw exiting aged and disability services
Complete list: Victorian Mayors/Deputy Mayors
North Burnett CEO following Mayor out
Queensland's longest-serving mayor to face court for allegedly assaulting two female security staff
Councils call for incentives to attract doctors to regions
Councillor misconduct review takes next step
Infrastructure

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup… Yarra names an Acting CEO; two Victorian councils come out winners in the Premier’s Sustainability Awards; results from the latest mayoral elections in Victoria; Gold Coast City Council announces who will be its next CEO; and a new local government minister in South Australia.

Plus lots more news 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:
Yarra Acting CEO appointed
Premier's Sustainability Awards winners announced
Victorian Mayoral Elections 2021
World class free public wifi for Ararat & Lake Bolac
$16M funding push for new wetlands centre
Orange Door opens in Outer Gippsland
Animal Welfare grants round opens
Shepparton Art Museum officially opened; New SAM building virtual opening on tonight
Gold Coast City Council appoints Tasmanian departmental secretary Tim Baker as CEO
NEWSPORT DAILY-Applications for council CEO deadline nears;  CEO’s "dream job" comes to an end
Heysen MP Josh Teague to enter SA cabinet and become Attorney-General after Vickie Chapman steps aside

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… A CEO resigns in Victoria, another is appointed in Qld, while a council sends another onto extended leave; a by election set for to fill a Yarra Ranges vacancy; Bendigo introduces a 24 hour cat curfew; and all the latest mayoral election results from Victoria.

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:
Wodonga CEO resigns
Cat curfew in Bendigo more strict
UN partnership training boost to lead Victoria towards a circular economy
Melbourne's climate change efforts A-grade
Bass Coast land for big housing build
Victoria's CDS a step closer
Vic Mayoral Elections list
New Ipswich City Council CEO announced for Queensland's fastest growing city
Maranoa Council puts CEO on extended leave
New local council cat by-law is inhumane and ill-informed
Wollongong Monopoly game launched
Referendum to vote for popu

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… a countback scheduled for Moira Shire; a council director named on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women; the latest mayoral election results from Victoria; NSW councils recognised for environmental achievements; and an ambitious waste management plan launched for South East Queensland.

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:
Councillor resigns at Moira Shire
Outstanding Victorian Women Recognised
Mitchell Director named on women’s honour roll
Victorian Mayoral Elections 2021
New Melbourne Water Managing Director announced
Strathbogie & Taungurung MOU signed
Kindergarten funding announced
Queensland Government and CoMSEQ working together to fight the war on waste
Councils Recognised for Outstanding Environmental Achievement
New behaviour framework for SA Councils
Roads and community infrastructure funding round opens
Gold Coast council close to announcing new CEO after David Ed

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… a controversial proposed ban on dogs and toy vehicles in Port Fairy will not proceed; a new affordable housing program bears fruit for Bayside Council; results from 12 more mayoral elections in Victoria; CEO movements in Queensland; an historic land transfer in NSW; and keep listening for a special offer for Roundup listeners just ahead.

All that and more coming up 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;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Port Fairy dog pan won't proceed
Bayside Affordable Housing Program
Ballarat awarded Australia's most 'Outstanding Council Animal Shelter 2021'
Rescue Award Winners List
Vic Tourism Investment Fund
Business Concierge Fund extended
List of Mayoral election results
LGPro Infrastructure and Transportation Summit
Charges dismissed against former Ipswich Mayor
Scenic Rim Regional Council CEO Jon Gibbons voted out by councillors
Aurukun CEO retiring
Women get set to take local government
Wingecarribee and Wollondilly online bushfire expo

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… a fresh start for South Gippsland Shire as election results are declared; the latest mayoral election results from around Victoria; Queensland’s planning minister considers calling in a controversial coal fired power station; and Tasmania’s local government minister releases the scope of a sector wide review program.

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;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
South Gippsland Shire Council election results
Geelong lights up floating Christmas tree
Wyndham City Joins Mission For A Cooler Climate And Brighter Future
Kingston hails success of FOGO service
Vic Mayoral Election Roundup
The future of Local Government in Tasmania
Call in for Waratah Coal Power Station considered
Ipswich CEO appointment imminent
Ipswich council set to trial shared e-scooter scheme
Not all councils will be contested in next month's local government elections
Regional housing taskforce recommendations released
50 million to play splash and roam

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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On the Roundup today… a new member of State Parliament creates a Councillor vacancy at Yarra Ranges; the South Gippsland Shire monitor has been appointed; mayoral election results from Victoria - and one from New South Wales; a Sydney council loses its light rail service; and a councillor calls out abuse against elected reps and council staff.

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;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Link:
Yarra Ranges Councillor resigns following appointment to Upper House
Liberal Party selects woman to replace veteran upper house MP
South Gippsland Shire Monitor appointed
Council appoints Heather Green as short term CEO
Victorian Mayoral election roundup
Message for construction operators: Don’t skip on our environment
Huge landfill diversion in Melton Recycling Facility upgrade
Cr Penny Flynn: Abusing Councillors is not okay
Caretaker mode for NSW councils signals final stretch to elections
NSW Electoral Commission - work at an election
Incumbent John Connors elected uncontested as Dungog Shire Council mayor
Let's Get Moving! SEQ Mayors urge action on transport and liveability in time for 2032
Media release: Inner West Mayor responds to light rail debacle - Inner West

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.