CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach

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On the Local Government News Roundup for 5th April 2024

• Council CEO arrivals, departures and extensions across three states
• A council in Melbourne’s west responds to discovery of asbestos at a local playground
• A new place naming policy to stand at Baw Baw Shire after a rescission motion fails to get the numbers
• De-amalgamation on the agenda at a Sydney council
• A controversial special council meeting in Alice Springs abandoned, just minutes after it began
• The NZ government criticised for over-reach into local government over the creation of Maori wards

And much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond

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Chapters

1. CEO arrivals, departures and extensions, and a national government over-reach (00:00:00)

2. Victorian Roundup (00:02:17)

3. National Roundup (00:08:43)

4. International Spotlight (00:15:26)