MAV and ALGA – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Discussing experiences as a Councillor for the MAV Stand for Council Campaign

Aug 22, 2012

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

Being an elected Councillor requires an ongoing time commitment coupled with an understanding of good governance and the ability to respond to community feedback. Victorian council elections will be held at the end of October in all local councils with the exception of Brimbank City Council. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) provides introductory sessions…

Media Release: Council motions supported at MAV State Meeting

Jun 1, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Six out of the eight motions tabled by Maroondah City Council were carried at the 26 May Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting. The successful motions related to improving information technology for customer service, general valuations, unfunded superannuation liability, road reserves owned by VicRoads, Tax deductibility for election expenses and building and planning…

MAV State Council Meeting – May 2011

May 26, 2011

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alex

in MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body that represents local government across the State. The MAV represents the interests of local government and advocates on behalf of local councils within Victoria. The MAV holds two State Council meetings each year, where Councils are able to propose motions and debate the direction of…

Media Release: Six key priorities for Eastern Region Councils

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Mayors and CEOS of the Eastern Region Councils met the candidates of the major parties last week to discuss the key priorities for the coming State Election. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin, who chaired the meeting, said representatives from Yarra Ranges, Banyule, Boroondara, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Nillumbik and Whitehorse councils all attended the event.…

Maroondah Leader: Maroondah a low-rating council

Jul 6, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

The Municipal of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government and recently compiled the results of Council rates and the impact is has on residents. As reported through the Maroondah Leader, Maroondah has the seventh lowest rates and charges in Victoria and returning the budget to surplus will reduce rating pressures in future…

Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding

Jun 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of May I had the pleasure of launching Maroondah’s Reconciliation Week program at Maroondah Federation Estate. The launch was held on National Sorry Day, which preceded National Reconciliation Week, which was held between the 27th May through to the 3rd of June. Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate indigenous culture and as…

The 2010 National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association

Jun 17, 2010

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alex

in MAV and ALGA, Urban Sustainability

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing local government at a national level. Each year the organisation holds a National General Assembly, where Councils across the country nominate motions to influence the priorities and initiatives undertaken by ALGA. This year Maroondah proposed three motions to be debated at the National General…

The 2010 Australian Local Government Association

Jun 13, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing local government at a national level. Each year the organisation holds a National General Assembly, where Councils across the country nominate motions to influence the priorities and initiatives undertaken by ALGA. I will be in Canberra during the week of the 14th of June…

MAV State Council Meeting – May 2010

May 28, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government across Victoria and advocates on behalf of the sector. The MAV holds two State Council meetings each year, where motions are debated to influence the policies and activities of the organisation. As the current Mayor I am also Maroondah’s MAV representative, meaning that I…

Media Release: Proposed reporting framework a drain on Council funds

Apr 28, 2010

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alex

in MAV and ALGA, Media Releases

The City of Maroondah will be forced to find up to $40,000 more in its annual Budget if new reporting requirements are introduced by the State Government. The proposed requirements, released in a recent draft report by the Essential Services Commission (ESC), would leave Council to bear the administrative costs of annually reporting on an…

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