27th October 2021 (#68)

On the Roundup today… Swan Hill’s unvaccinated CEO resigns; new state electoral boundaries to be released this week; Greater Shepparton elects its Mayor and Deputy Mayor; nominations open for NSW council elections; the Sydney council that can’t achieve a quorum for seven consecutive meetings; and controversial water reforms to proceed in New Zealand.

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:
Swan Hill CEO resigns
SE Melb Councils call for 2030 commitment from Federal Government
Rail freight hub gets green light—South East Melbourne
Greater Shepparton elects Mayor and Deputy
Premier's Sustainability Awards
Monash bin collection delays
Paul Jerome Award Recipient 2021 - VPELA
New law safeguards December elections
Nominations open for council elections
Blue-ribbon Sydney council in disarray over no-show councillors
Wingecarribee cancels civic centre contract
News from Hobart Council Meeting - 25 October 2021
Hundreds of homes protected in SA heritage boost
NZ three waters reforms to proceed - LGNZ reaction; Christchurch council reaction
Just like hurricanes: city of Seville to start naming and ranking heatwaves
Cumbria County Council launches legal action over shake-up

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