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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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,…

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…

President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor John Campbell believes that 1998 is shaping up to be a very important year for Local…

This special full colour national edition of FOCUS marks our second birthday as a national publication. 1997 was another great year. Coverage included a variety…

John Campbell, President of the Australian Local Government Association, has every right to be incensed when other spheres of government use the excuse that because…

Carbon sink for central Qld Backed by Rockhampton City Council, the Capricornia Electricity Corporation Ltd, CAPELEC, and Flight West Airlines Pty Ltd, Central Queensland school…