Ratepayers shortchanged, a new mayor and another called on to resign

In episode 220 of the Roundup, 

The Wodonga municipal monitor report attracts criticism;

As does Greater Geelong’s organisation restructure;

A call for state government help to deal with council meeting disruptors;

Public toilets become a divisive topic;

A new mayor for Canterbury Bankstown, and a new GM for Moree Plains;

A major milestone in WA;

And a controversial NZ mayor called on to resign by colleagues.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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