Councils in South Australia have responsded to the appointment of two new State Government ministers. The Local Government Association (LGA) welcomed Bernard Finnigan to the role of State Local Government Relations…
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Speculation rife on tabling of MacPherson report
By Rob O'Brien Speculation around the tabling of the MacPherson report into Burnside Council has continued in South Australia with reports indicating that councillors and council staff will be receiving a copy…
Gago announces tougher auditing checks
By Staff Writer Local Government finances will be subject to tougher auditing checks under new legislation tabled in the South Australian Parliament. The Local Government (Accountability Framework) Amendment Bill 2009…
Closed Burnside meetings not unusual, says LGA
By Rob O’Brien Closed meetings such as those being undertaken by Burnside Council to discuss legal issues should be the exception not the rule, the South Australian Local Government Association…
Investigation into SA council given green light by Gago
By Rob O’Brien The City of Burnside could become the first South Australian council in 15 years to face an independent investigation into council misconduct, it was announced today. An investigation into the council…