VLGA Connect, Episode 255: On the Governance Update this week, Chris Eddy and Stephen Cooper are joined by Andrew Gunter from Hunt & Hunt Lawyers to discuss the Supreme Court judgment in the political signage case of Badger vs Bayside City Council. The outcome is relevant for all councils in Victoria.
Plus news on councillor movements, with a Deputy Mayor and a Mayor resigning their positions this week, and a countback and a by-election result confirmed.
And a look at some interesting council related developments from interstate.
Links:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/23/independent-zoe-daniel-wins-court-battle-over-election-campaign-signs
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-22/mildura-deputy-mayor-resigns-citing-bullies-/100930262
https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/cr-ziegeler-steps-down-mayor
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/liberal-led-council-threatens-not-to-collect-bins-with-anti-morrison-stickers-20220322-p5a6tr.html
https://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/news-and-resources/media-releases/2022/dubbo-regional-council-to-consider-new-senior-staff-structure