News
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Greater productivity a winner
The Enterprise Agreements, replacing four previous agreements of the two former Councils, is an excellent example of all parties being prepared to work together for…
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Mapping a transition path
Under the South Australian restructure process, the Cities of Munno Para and Elizabeth opted to merge in December 1996. However, they continued as separate entities…
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Preparing people for change
Human relations issues are a vital component in the success of any amalgamation process. A new, larger entity provides numerous benefits for both Council and…
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Community driven forward planning
A participatory process, involving extensive input from key stakeholders, is shaping the future for the City of Playford. It will provide long term direction for…
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Fresh start for service delivery
According to John Clay, General Manager, Service Planning and Contracts, the opportunity to review all Council services is a major benefit of amalgamation. In drawing…
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Strategy and policy iniatives
Darryn Hartnett, General Manager Policy, Strategy and Advocacy, said that this division carries global responsibility for effective and efficient management of Council resources, strategic planning…
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Putting people first
“An opportunity to review what we do and how we do it is one of the major advantages flowing from the amalgamation,” said Ray Pincombe,…
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Centralising contract management
For a consistent and streamlined approach to contract management, all Council’s contracts will be managed and supervised by a new centralised unit. With work ranging…
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WA reform under the microscope
In what is likely to be the first amalgamation under the current Western Australian boundary review process, at the instigation of both the Town and…
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Cities for Climate Protection Campaign underway
‘Practical strategies and realistic actions’ is how Cities for Climate Protection Campaign (CCP) Project Manager, Bernie Cotter, summarises his work. “We are focused on reducing…
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Editorial
In our last editorial we referred to various State and Territory Governments trampling on the rights of Councils and their communities, adding fuel to the…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Tom Pyne, President of Local Government Association…
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