Notice of 2020 VLGA AGM & Special Resolution
In accordance with Clause 18 of the VLGA constitution and on behalf of the VLGA board, I am pleased to provide “Notice” of the 2020 VLGA Annual General Meeting (AGM)* which will be held via Zoom on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 4:30pm. We invite and encourage VLGA Member Councillors to attend the VLGA AGM which will be held via Zoom commencing at 4:30pm. Please register your attendance here . Shoul
VLGA Connect Conversations for this Week
The VLGA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Victoria and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners, their elders past, present and future, and to their cultures.
Message from VLGA President Cr Marg Attley
VLGA’s New Constitution On behalf of the VLGA Board I am pleased to announce that the two special resolutions tabled at the VLGA’s AGM on Thursday 15 November 2018 were passed by a majority vote. The resolutions tabled included: That the name of the incorporated association be changed to the “Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) Incorporated”; an That the current rules of the incorporated
Victorian Government Historic Treaty Legislation Passed in the Lower House
The VLGA congratulates the Victorian Government on the passing of the Advancing the Treaty Process with Aboriginal Victorians Bill 2018. Treaty is an important landmark step in the ongoing relationship between the State and Aboriginal Victorians. Treaty also paves the way towards other measures of reparation which have been discussed, including constitutional recognition and sovereignty of Indigen
The Local Government Women’s Charter turns Twenty-One
It is 21 years since the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter was created by a group of committed and inspired organisations and individuals. The Charter is now adopted by 71 of the State’s 79 councils and continues to provide a platform for gender equity work across Victorian communities. Gender stereotypes and male dominateddecision-making are acknowledged as two of the key drivers of vi
Victorian councillors are elected to represent Victorian communities – they have significant legislative and governance responsibilities
Victorian councillors are elected to represent Victorian communities – they have significant legislative and governance responsibilities The Victorian Local Governance Association is broadly supportive of the Local Government Bill (2018) which was tabled last week in the Victorian Parliament by the Hon Marlene Kairouz, Minister for Local Government. However, we continue to hold concerns regarding
VLGA Congratulates the new MAV CEO Kerry Thompson
New CEO of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Announced Chief Executive Officer VLGA, Kathryn Arndt, congratulates and welcomes the incoming CEO of MAV Kerry Thompson on her new position. Ms Thompson, a former CEO of Maribyrnong and Wyndham City Councils and current Acting CEO of VicRoads, is the perfect fit for the MAV, an entity established under the Municipal Association Act to work wi
Local Government in Victoria Show Case in the Australian Newspaper
Final Call for Expressions of Interest to be part of the Australian Newspaper showcase of the local government sector in Victoria. For more information on the rates, opinion pieces on the lift out please contact Geraldine Rep by COB Wednesday 28 February 2018 Geraldine Rep Account Manager – Initiatives and Projects HWT Tower 40 City Road Southbank VIC 3006 T +61 3 9292 3936 M +61 466 097 722 E [em
HART Awards 2018
HART Awards 2018 Call for Nominations Nominations opened today for the 2018 HART Awards. The HART Awards are a partnership between the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) and Reconciliation Victoria supported by Bank Australia and Local Government Victoria (LGV). The awards recognise local governments and community organisations that are Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together – Aborigi