council meetings – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Upcoming Maroondah City Council Elections

Sep 20, 2012

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Thank you to the many individuals and community organisations that have shared their time over the past seven years. It has been an absolute honour to represent the Loughnan’s Hill Ward and the Mullum Wards in the City of Maroondah. We accomplished a lot over these years, including new investment in community infrastructure, a focus…

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…

Maroondah City Council meeting

Dec 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council officially meets on a monthly basis from 7.30 pm at the Council Chambers at the Maroondah Civic Centre in Braeside Avenue, Ringwood. The public is welcome to attend and there is an opportunity to submit a question to be answered at council meetings or to speak directly with councillors and council staff…

Conclusion of the 2010 Mayoral Year

Dec 1, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

This evening Maroondah City Council held its Statutory Meeting, whereby the Mayor is elected for the 2011 Council Year. While I have enjoyed the challenges experienced throughout this year I chose not to seek re-nomination as Mayor and Cr Tony Dib has been unanimously elected as Mayor for the oncoming Council year. Maroondah is truly…

Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation – 10th anniversary luncheon

Nov 20, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation is a community group that was formed in 2000 to promote reconciliation and social inclusion within Maroondah. The group has been instrumental in promoting the importance of reconciliation and an understanding of indigenous culture. This afternoon I attended the 10th anniversary luncheon of Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation, which provided an…

Media Release: Change to local law encourages debate and interaction at Meetings

Aug 18, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability, Useful Legislation and By-Laws

To ensure that Council meetings are more interactive and engaging, Maroondah City Council has formally adopted a change to a Local Law at its meeting on Monday 16 August. Local Law 9 will now replace Local Law 7 that regulates meeting procedures at Council Meetings. “The changes demonstrate Council’s overwhelming support for accessible and accountable…

Media Release: Council encourages debate and interaction at Meetings

Jun 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases

At its meeting on Monday 21 June, Maroondah City Council resolved to change a Local Law ensuring future meetings are more interactive and engaging. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said that Councillors collectively workshopped the changes over a period of time. The proposed Local Law (Local Law 9) will replace the current Local Law…

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…

North Ringwood Community House 2010 AGM

Mar 23, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House is located at 120 Oban Road, located at the rear of the Holy Spirit Primary School in Ringwood North. The North Ringwood Community House is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and offers a range of accredited courses, as well as adult education and social groups. As a community based organisation, North…

Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council

One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…

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