Tag: consultation
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Neighbourhood Conversations – Port Melbourne
One of the core responsibilities of a newly elected Council is the development of the Council Plan, which outlines strategic priorities over the next four years and in turn influences council resource allocations. While Councillors have direct ability to input into the Council Plan, it is also imperative that we hear from the community to…
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Presentation on the Strategic Direction of VCAT
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is part of Victoria’s legal system and hears a number of civil matters including planning appeals, which comprise 6% of the tribunals workload. This morning Justice Ian Ross, President of VCAT, visited Maroondah City Council to discuss the strategic direction of the tribunal. Ian discussed VCAT’s approach to…
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MAV State Council Meeting – May 2010
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…
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Media Release: Mullum Mullum Reserve fencing application approved
Council has this week granted conditional approval for the construction of a permanent fence along the length of the Mullum Mullum Road frontage of Mullum Mullum Reserve in North Ringwood. The application by Norwood Football Club to construct the fence was approved during Monday night’s (24 May) Council meeting. The club cited a number of…
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Maroondah Young Leaders Presentation Evening
The Maroondah Young Leaders is a week-long program held at the EVs Youth Centre in Croydon and involves up to thirty local year 10 students.. The program aims to develop confidence and leadership skills, with the students selected in consultation with teachers from the participating schools. This evening I officially congratulated the students for their…