13th October 2021 (#64)

On the Roundup today… the Victorian Ombudsman releases her Kingston Council investigation report, with no evidence of corruption found; significant reforms to the NSW rate peg methodology announced; Casey and Cardinia Libraries to go their separate ways; Tasmanian general manager recruitment processes under the spotlight; a new claim to local government’s largest renewable energy collaboration; and a local government sets a new Guiness World Record.

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:
Ombudsman report on Kingston City Council; Kingston response
Melbourne Councils join nationwide call for climate action
Casey/Cardinia seek new service model for libraries
New Library at Queen Victoria Market
New peak bodies to promote design excellence
Cultural Centre benefits from further funding | Bass Coast Shire
Tasmanian Auditor General Reports on Council GM recruitment
Audit slams Huon Valley Council's hiring process
$250 million gain for growing NSW communities - Office of Local Government NSW
Women encouraged to 'go for it' when Local Government election nominations open soon
WA LG leading shift to renewable energy
Council reasserts strong opposition to Warragamba Dam Wall raising and condemns Environmental Impact Statement
National recognition for Bega Valley shire's recovery

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