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Local Leaders - Rebecca McKenzie, CEO Glen Eira City Council

VLGA Connect

English - July 10, 2023 22:00 - 20 minutes - 15 MB
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VLGA Connect Local Leaders Series
Rebecca McKenzie, CEO Glen Eira City Council

"The local government sector is addictive."

Rebecca McKenzie has been the CEO of Glen Eira City Council since 2016.
McKenzie has a background in HR and is one of the few CEOs in Victoria with that background.
She has been the chair of Zoos Victoria for the past two years.

Glen Eira City Council has been recognised as having highly engaged and aligned staff, which is important for recruitment and retention.
McKenzie acknowledges the financial challenges facing councils, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and calls for a reevaluation of the local government financial model.
McKenzie is a strong advocate for gender equity in the sector and acknowledges the progress that has been made, but believes there is still work to be done.  

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