This White Paper from the Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES) argues that as online access becomes increasingly integrated into social life, public institutions need to get over their reticence to provide free WiFi with...
The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) has published a new paper that compares the various approaches in each Australian jurisdiction toward strategic and corporate planning and reporting. An interesting read. It is...
Congratulations to Ian Cowie, Chief Executive Officer, City of Gosnells for his 2013 IPAA WA Achievement Award. Ian received the Corruption and Crime Commission Award Leader of the Year Working in Local Government. Ian has been the CEO at...
This is an excellent report and supporting material on local government regulation by the NZ Productivity Commission. Many of the recommendations would be applicable in Australia as well. See the report here.
We will shortly have FIVE generations in the workforce! One big happy family? Maybe not! Successful workplace communities will learn and adapt to make the most of the inter-generational talent pool. The Institute of Public...
A report published by the Australian Centre of Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) last month, reported on the importance and dimensions of a successful relationship between a Mayor (or President) and CEO. The research finds...
From the UK, Localis latest report Catalyst Councils: A New Future for Local Public Service Delivery, argues that local government is facing irrevocable change. The days of the ‘traditional’ council that does everything itself are long since...
Congratulations to all the winners of the EDA awards. The awards not only recognise excellence but help to spread great ideas and practices. See this year’s winning initiatives here.