Tag: national general assembly
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Media Release: Lighting the way to a greener future
Maroondah residents are being asked to sign an online campaign, Give Our Streets the Green Light, to lobby the government to fund a changeover to energy-efficient street lighting. Council has joined the Municipal Association of Victoria and other Victorian councils to lobby the state and commonwealth governments to fund the changeover to new energy-efficient globes.…
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Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding
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…
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The 2010 National General Assembly of the Australian Local Government Association
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…
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The 2010 Australian Local Government Association
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…
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Maroondah Leader: Council push on demands
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing each local council across Australia. Each year ALGA holds a national assembly, whereby Councils can submit and debate motions to help shape the priorities and advocacy undertaken by the organisation. The City of Maroondah has proposed several motions consistent with the themes of population,…
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Media Release: Council to present three motions at ALGA conference
Maroondah City Council will present three motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly in Canberra from 14 to 17 June. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, will make the presentations on Council’s behalf. “The three motions to be presented on behalf of Maroondah are seen to be of national significance, particularly…