The weekly Governance Update is back for 2021 as part of the VLGA Connect Summer Series. Chris Eddy and Steve Cooper discuss recent significant appointments in the sector, and the program of LGA2020 implementation with key deadlines looming.

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On our final Newsroom for 2020, we look back the origins of VLGA Connect and recall some of the conversations and topics that we explored with people from across the local government sector and beyond this year.

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It's our first year-end review on the Governance Update. Chris Eddy and Steve Cooper look back on the highlights and lowlights of the year, including COVID-19, Council elections, and introduction of the new Local Government Act. We touch on where the integrity agencies were focused, and look at some of the learnings for the sector - all with an appropriately festive feel!

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This week from the VLGA Newsroom, Kathryn Arndt updates us on current VLGA activities, including induction of new Councils; preparing for the annual FastTrack leadership program; new State Govt affordable housing processes; and getting ready for our live Global CEO Panel on 17 December.

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As the governance year grinds towards a brief hiatus, we purport to diligently present the penultimate edition of VLGAConnect Governance Update for 2020.

Stephen Cooper shares some observations from his part physical/ part virtual induction road trip, with Councillors coming to grips with conflict of interest provisions, apprehended bias issues and standards of conduct that will underpin new Council Codes of Conduct.

Also, some key takeaways from this week's interviews with the Minister for Local Government and the IBAC Deputy Commissioner; and a mailbag contribution to our recent budget summary.

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On VLGA Connect, Chris Eddy speaks with David Wolf, IBAC Deputy Commissioner, about a new report on unauthorised access and disclosure of information in local government. We discuss the key findings and implications for Councillors and Council staff.

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It's a special edition of VLGA Connect Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt, where we're joined by Minister for Local Government, the Hon Shaun Leane MP to reflect on a year of challenges for local government; and to look ahead for what's in store in 2021.

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Your regular dose of governance guidance is here, this week with the extra style and panache from Hannah Duncan-Jones of Local Government Victoria. We talk mayoral installations, legislation implementations, and sundry supplications regarding induction processes.

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The extra edition of the VLGA Connect Governance Update that you didn't know you needed! Scrutinising the State Budget with an local government lens.

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This week from the VLGA Newsroom with Kathryn Arndt, we discuss the flurry of Mayoral appointments; preparing for Fast Track leadership development in 2021; anticipating a strong State budget for local government, and more from around the world of Councils in Victoria.

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