Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - November, 2011
The Western Australian Government has released a new Compliance Framework for the state's councils.
Released by the Department of Local Government, the State Government claims the framework will provide the local government sector and the public certainty about how complaints made against the sector (or individuals within it) are managed.
All Western Australian local governments will be receiving a copy of the Compliance Framework booklet, which aims to improve the standards of compliance and governance in the local government sector and give transparency on Department of Local Government’s compliance approaches.
Victorian bushfire reconstruction assistance extended
The Federal and Victorian governments have announced local governments rebuilding from the effects of the 2009 bushfire will have an additional year to claim funding.
LGSA 'disappointed' by NSW Government electoral decision
The Local Government and Shires Association of NSW (LGSA) has expressed its disappointment over the State Government's decision against extending the decision date by which councils must decide how they are running their elections from 30 November 2011 to 31 March 2012.
Stalled LGA conference sparks call for reform
Inability to deal with the number of motions put before an NSW Local Government Association (LGA) conference has sparked calls for reform for council quorums.
Urban Renewal Authority Victoria established
The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of the Urban Renewal Authority Victoria and the appointment of its board of directors.
Castrilli slams WA local government system
Western Australian Minister for Local Government John Castrilli has slammed the state’s local government system, accusing it of holding back the state’s influence across the country and broader Asian region.
Feedback for Adelaide: One City, Many Futures initiative sought
The Adelaide City Council has called for public input for Picture Adelaide, the next stage of the Adelaide: One City, Many Futures initiative.
Input sought for Perth's Metropolitan Local Government Review
Western Australia’s Department of Local Government is seeking public contribution for discussions on the future of Perth’s metropolitan area as part of the Metropolitan Local Government Review Panel’s examination of the local government structure and governance models.
One Library project provider announced for South Australia
A partnership between the South Australian state and local governments has seen global library software provider SirisiDynix selected for the SA's One library Project.