VLGA Connect: Episode 198, Governance Update, 6th August 2021

06/08/2021 21 min Temporada 2 Episodio 198
VLGA Connect: Episode 198, Governance Update, 6th August 2021

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The VLGA Connect Governance Update is back, this week talking about councillor issues in the news, extended mayoral terms due to deferred elections in NSW, Queensland's conflict of interest framework, engaging on asset management plans and much more.Links:Inspectorate moves against Yarra Councillor to step asidehttps://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/watchdog-moves-against-councillor-as-questions-rise-over-first-greens-majority-council-20210728-p58dn4.html?btisCairns Mayor under investigation for alleged corrupt conducthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-04/corruption-watchdog-investigates-cairns-mayor-bob-manning/100346472Qld invest in Office of IndependentAssessorhttps://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/92801Impact of election deferral on mayoral termshttps://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/mayors-could-be-elected-for-just-two-months-because-of-delayed-council-poll-20210802-p58f22.htmlHigh performing public problem-solving and public service deliveryhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/353638135_Rising_to_Ostrom's_Challenge_An_invitation_to_walk_on_the_bright_side_of_politics_governance_and_public_serviceSupport 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