VLGA Connect - Episode 241, Governance Update, 11th February 2022

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VLGA Connect - Episode 241, Governance Update, 11th February 2022

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This week on the Governance Update, two councillor resignations this week for very different reasons; cricket is back in the news; revisiting the culture review; lessons for councils from recent legal cases; indemnity provisions for decisions made in good faith; and more news from around the sector.Links to stories referenced:https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/councillor-resigns-following-electoral-fraud-charges-20220210-p59v9l.htmlhttps://www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au/news/councillor-banks-resignationhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2022/02/04/let-an-ethical-gps-guide-your-way-navigating-finance-ethics/?sh=7b22cb0c4714https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-10/wodonga-mechanics-company-fined-over-fatal-truck-crash/100816392https://www.vgso.vic.gov.au/ohs-looking-2022https://www.nsw.gov.au/customer-service/media-releases/camden-council-fined-750000-after-mens-shed-member-fatalityhttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/new-laws-may-protect-chief-health-officer-from-being-sued/news-story/62c245b51f5e32015bffed1acfedfeachttps://www.iap2.org/news/594193/International-Core-Values-Awards-2021-celebrate-Excellence-in-Public-Participation.htmSupport 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