Local Government
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Wyndham mayors could soon be elected by residents
Wyndham mayors could soon be elected directly by residents under sweeping changes being considered by the state government. Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins last week…
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Women urged to run for council
Wyndham’s mayor is backing a statewide push for more women to join local government. Only four of Wyndham’s 11 councillors are female, yet women make…
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CEO signals council restructure
Job losses have not been ruled out as Wyndham council prepares to restructure its workforce. In a briefing with Star Weekly, chief executive Kelly Grigsby…
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Wyndham council to consider rates rise bid
Wyndham council is yet to decide whether it will apply for a rates increase higher than the consumer price index cap of 2.5 per cent,…
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Councillor ‘on leave’ after conduct breach finding
Wyndham councillor Glenn Goodfellow has taken a “leave of absence” from the next two council meetings after he was found to have breached both the…
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Minister urged to act on councillor bullying claims
A Liberal MP has called on the Local Government Minister to investigate allegations of bullying among Wyndham councillors, claiming many are “out of control”. Speaking…
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Councillors face tougher misconduct penalties
Wyndham councillors who aren’t on their best behaviour will face tougher punishments under recent changes to the Local Government Act. Under the changes, councillors will…
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Councillor calls for meetings to stream live
A Wyndham councillor has called for changes that encourage greater transparency and attract more professionals to local government. Intaj Khan, serving his first term as…
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Wyndham council appoints new chief executive
Experienced local government leader Kelly Grigsby will take the hot seat as Wyndham council’s newly appointed chief executive it was announced yesterday. Ms Grigsby has…
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Council welcomes stronger conduct standards
Misbehaving councillors could be suspended for six months under a state government push to introduce tougher conduct standards. The state government will present its proposed…
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Women of diversity urged to run for council
Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, are being urged to nominate for next year’s Wyndham council elections. To…
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Councillor roles and powers under review
The powers and roles of mayors, councillors and council staff will be examined as part of a statewide review of the Local Government Act. The…
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