Tag: local government
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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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Development in Maroondah – Business Networking Event
Maroondah City Council holds regular events for the business community to provide information on Council’s policies and future trends. This evening we hosted an information session on the Ringwood Central Activities District to provide an update on plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I introduced the session and provided an…
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Delegates’ Report: Dawn Service, youth projects, community facilities and recognising our natural environment
On the 25th of April I attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Ringwood Clocktower along with Councillors Ann Fraser, Nora Lamont and Natalite Thomas. The Dawn Service is facilitated by the Ringwood RSL and I would like to congratulate them on their ongoing involvement and for catering to the growing crowds that gather…
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Federal Government 2010-2011 Budget Breakfast
This morning I attended the Federal Government’s Budget Breakfast, where the recent Federal Budget was presented by the Treasurer Wayne Swan. The Treasurer outlined the economic conditions within Australia, as well as discussing the outcomes from the recent Henry Review into Taxation. One of the initiatives through the economic stimulus package was the investment in…
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Media Release: Central Ringwood Community Centre upgrade unveiled
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan will join Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, to unveil a series of upgrades to Central Ringwood Community Centre on site tomorrow (20 May). Cr Makin said the $200,000 upgrade would improve the experience of centre users. “This project has led to the creation of a new area for community groups…
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Media Release: Proposed Budget and Council Plan on public exhibition
Maroondah City Council has released its proposed Budget for the 2010-2011 financial year. It underpins the released 2010-2014 proposed Council Plan, which is the blueprint Council follows to achieve the community’s vision as set out in Maroondah 2025 – A Community Planning Together. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said both documents would go on…
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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…
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Speaking to participants at the Young Leaders Program
The Maroondah Young Leaders program is a week-long intensive program that aims to increase confidence and leadership skills for up to thirty local Year 10 students. Key topics covered in the program include: Communication skills Public speaking Leadership Assertiveness Self awareness Project management Group processes Confidence building Conflict resolution This afternoon I was invited to…
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Special Meeting of Council – Council Budget
In accordance with Section 65 of the Local Government Act 1989, a Special Meeting of Council has been called to formally consider the 2010-2014 Council Plan and the 2010/2011 Budget. The Special Meeting of Council is required to place the proposed Council Plan and Budget on public exhibition to enable the community to formally comment…
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Maroondah Journal: Council burden may increase
Local government has extensive reporting requirements to a myriad of State Government departments and agencies. Recently however, the State Government has requested that the Essential Services Commission consider additional indicators and reporting requirements for local government. The draft report from the Essential Services Commission has suggested an additional 65 indicators, which would cost up to…