'Dysfunctional' Wingecarribee council sacked over inappropriate behaviour, failure to execute roles
2 years, 8 months ago

'Dysfunctional' Wingecarribee council sacked over inappropriate behaviour, failure to execute roles

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Wingecarribee Shire Council in the New South Wales Southern Highlands has been sacked and an interim administrator appointed until 2024. NSW Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman said she had dismissed the coucil following recommendations made by the Commissioner. Local Government Minister Wendy Tuckerman announced the eight men would be sacked on Thursday morning, following one of nine recommendations made by the inquiry's commissioner, Ross Glover. "The commissioner has concluded in his report that the elected body did not adequately, reasonably and appropriately discharge its roles and responsibilities, at all times, during the 2016 term of council," Ms Tuckerman said. Ms Tuckerman said the council required more time to "reform itself" to give a new governing body the best chance of success.

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'Extraordinary' step to sack Moira Shire Council 'not taken lightly', says Victorian government minister
2 years ago

'Extraordinary' step to sack Moira Shire Council 'not taken lightly', says Victorian government minister

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Victoria's local government minister said she was unaware of cultural and governance issues at a now sacked regional shire council until a senior manager was murdered in 2021. Key points: The Moira Shire Council has been sacked by the Victorian government An independent inquiry found several systemic issues at the shire and suggested the murder of a senior staff member …

Calls for Wingecarribee council's election to be held this year after state government sets 2024 date
2 years, 8 months ago

Calls for Wingecarribee council's election to be held this year after state government sets 2024 date

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The New South Wales opposition's local government ministry spokesperson has described as "lazy" a decision to keep Wingecarribee Shire Council under administration for another two years. Key points: The NSW opposition has called for a fresh Wingecarribee Council election to be held "as soon as possible" The council was dismissed last week after an inquiry found it had failed to …

Wingecarribee Council public inquiry finds culture ‘festered’, recommends councillors be sacked
2 years, 10 months ago

Wingecarribee Council public inquiry finds culture ‘festered’, recommends councillors be sacked

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Wingecarribee Council failed to acknowledge bushfire victims, inquiry hears
3 years ago

Wingecarribee Council failed to acknowledge bushfire victims, inquiry hears

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Shelley Hancock announces public inquiry into suspended Wingecarribee Shire Council
3 years, 7 months ago

Shelley Hancock announces public inquiry into suspended Wingecarribee Shire Council

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Wingecarribee Council leadership 'non-existent' during Black Summer bushfires, review finds
3 years, 8 months ago

Wingecarribee Council leadership 'non-existent' during Black Summer bushfires, review finds

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Suspended Wingecarribee Council set to be reinstated
3 years, 8 months ago

Suspended Wingecarribee Council set to be reinstated

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Wingecarribee Shire Council suspended by 'appalled' Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock
4 years ago

Wingecarribee Shire Council suspended by 'appalled' Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock

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New South Wales Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock has ordered the immediate suspension of Wingecarribee Council, in the state's Southern Highlands. Key points: Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Duncan Gair has blamed two councillors for undermining the council, which has been suspended Shelley Hancock says she is "appalled" by "ongoing infighting" and has appointed an interim administrator Police are investigating the alleged …

'Worst day in history of Wingecarribee Shire': Council has seven days to explain why it shouldn't be suspended
4 years ago

'Worst day in history of Wingecarribee Shire': Council has seven days to explain why it shouldn't be suspended

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Wingecarribee Council put on notice by Minister following ongoing infighting
4 years, 7 months ago

Wingecarribee Council put on notice by Minister following ongoing infighting

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