'The most fraught of issues' Benefits vs risks of regional council alliances

VLGA Connect Governance Update, Episode 258:On the program this week:Why is the Local Government Minister so impressed with Gippsland councils?Victoria Police back to basics initiative to include more engagement with councils Is the distribution of political freebies a local laws issue for councils?The report from the independent review of workplace equality at Ambulance Victoria is outThe Mayor who reportedly has a ratepayer funded spiritual adviserThe due date for Gender Equality plans has come and goneThe benefits vs risks of regional council alliancesExecutive and councillor movementsVale Deb GandertonLinks:https://www.police.vic.gov.au/new-victoria-police-initiative-connect-communityhttps://rationalist.com.au/gold-coast-mayors-new-spiritual-adviser-supports-fundamentalist-ideology/Federal Budget boost for Victorian infrastructure | Prime Minister of AustraliaFreight terminal spending 'short-changes' Victoria, state government saysCouncil on the search for its next CEOCouncil's GM not seeking re-appointmenthttps://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/About-Us/News-Media-Publications/News-Media/Peri-Regional-status-one-of-six-Council-advocacy-prioritiesSupport the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to [email protected] or call us on 03 9349 7999