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The push to increase the number of women councillors elected at the 2024 Victorian local government elections has failed to achieve gender equality.
Statement from the VLGA CEO Kathryn Arndt
The VLGA would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tireless work of long-serving Whitehorse councillor and our most recent VLGA president Denise Massoud.
The VLGA would like to acknowledge the long-standing contribution of VLGA board member Susanne Newton, who has been a dedicated and passionate councillor for the City of Darebin since 2016.
Recent changes to the Local Government Act 2020 have resulted in changes to the wording of the oath and affirmation of office incoming councillors are required to take after being elected.
Since the Local Government (Governance and Integrity) Amendment Regulations 2024 were finalised on 22 October 2024, the local government regulatory regime in Victoria has experienced significant change. The most impactful include the new Model Councillor Code of Conduct for all councils
When a councillors’ time as an elected representative ends this doesn’t mean their connection to the sector and the VLGA has to.
Many former councillors continue to have a strong commitment to community and are seeking opportunities to remain connected to local government.
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has secured an impressive list of experienced trainers and facilitators to deliver its Mayoral Leadership Program this December.
These include:
New reforms to the Local Government Act 2020 were finalised today, signifying big changes to how the sector will operate in the next council term.
The nominations are in and the 2024 Local Government election campaign is now in full swing.
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