local government – 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…

Eastern Volunteers Sponsors and Supporters Evening

May 31, 2011

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alex

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

Eastern Volunteers as a regional community based organisation, works in partnership with local government and businesses to provide its services to the community. This evening, Eastern Volunteers held a function to officially thank its business and government partners with their assistance. This included the sponsors of the Annual Fun Run that was held in March,…

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 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…

Citizenship Ceremony – November 2010

Nov 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

One of the highlights in local government and as Mayor is presiding over Citizenship Ceremonies and welcoming new citizens to both Australia and the City of Maroondah. This evening we welcomed 90 new Australian citizens into the City of Maroondah. Tonight’s citizenship ceremony is the last ceremony for 2010 and my last as Mayor. The…

Media Release: Push to turn Maroondah’s street lighting green

Oct 27, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents were among more than 3500 people to support a Municipal Association of Victoria petition calling on an upgrade to energy efficient street lighting. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin thanked those Maroondah residents who pledged their support to the Give Our Streets the Green Light campaign. “The petition was calling on the State and…

Maroondah Leader: roll out the issues

Oct 26, 2010

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alex

in Urban Sustainability

The State Election is just over a month away and the Marooodah Leader has canvassed community organisations on the issues facing Maroondah and Melbourne’s outer east: Mayor Alex Makin said the council’s focus was on funding for the $48 million Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure Centre, but the major parties should also provide an ongoing commitment…

Maroondah Leader: push for commitment

Oct 12, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Ringwood is one of six urban centres identified as a Central Activities District through State and Local Government planning policies. Throughout this year I have worked with my Mayoral counterparts in Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Hume, Maribyrnong and Whitehorse to highlight the need for an ongoing funding and implementation commitment for our respective Central Activities Districts.…

Maroondah signs Agreement of Mutual Support with Eastern Councils

Sep 22, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

One of the areas that has been lacking in local government has been cooperation across councils to work pro-actively as a region. While there are some regional groupings in existence, there is a need for a more focused and proactive level of cooperation across the region. This afternoon I joined my counterparts in Knox,…

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