- Date:
- 15 Feb 2024
Chief Municipal Inspector's introducton
Michael Stefanovic AM, our Chief Municipal Inspector, notes what we've got coming up in 2024 and reflects on LGI work in 2023.
Release of the IBAC Operation Sandon Special Report into the City of Casey
The Local Government Inspectorate welcomes the release of the Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission’s (IBAC) Operation Sandon Special Report.
Councillor Conduct Framework Examination
In mid-2023, the Chief Municipal Inspector (CMI) launched an own motion examination into the efficacy of the existing councillor conduct framework introduced by new legislation in 2020.
Preparation for the 2024 General Election: Election Period Policies
We are now only 8 months out from the 2024 election cycle – how quickly it has come around!
Mandatory Candidate Training Review
The 2020 election cycle was the first time candidates had to complete a mandatory training program to be able to nominate.
Councillor Induction Program
LGI would like to remind CEOs of the requirements set out by section 32 of the Local Government Act 2020 in relation to ensuring councillors complete their induction training within 6 months after the date of taking the oath/affirmation of office.
Legislated strategy/policy review calendar post 2024 election
As previously mentioned, we have recommended to LGV that the candidate awareness training provide a calendar of strategic documents that should be prepared and adopted by council within the first 24 months of office.
Resourcing and Structure of the Local Government Inspectorate
While we do the very best we can, we do have limited resources and so sometimes it can take a while for matters to be investigated once it has been determined there is a possible breach of the Act or a governance issue arising from a complaint.
Councillor Conduct Officer Roadshow
The LGI will be meeting with Councillor Conduct Officers (CCOs) across the state during February and March.
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