So much to do, so little time! In 1989, amalgamations in New Zealand saw approximately 700 local bodies become 87. I was the CEO responsible for the amalgamation of four local governments in the West of metropolitan Auckland....
The crunch point How often do we hear the glib comment that communities are expecting more but are less prepared to pay? Local governments tend not to shut up shop so what does this actually...
“Seven Ways to Save and Improve” – A Master Class for senior managers who want to explore new ways to create best value Localise is pleased to be supporting the development of RedQuadrant’s global offering through...
ACELG has recently released an excellent report on the use of debt by Australian local government, Debt is Not a Dirty Word: The Role and Use of Debt in Local Government. There is a compelling...
Is local government financially prudent? The New Zealand Government contends that local government lacks financial prudence. A study by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) crystallized the Government’s argument in the following key points:...
We know Local Government staff help make the community tick… My current Acting CEO assignment at the Shire of Pingelly has reminded me yet again of the importance of local governments in rural and regional...
Less choice, greater challenge Amalgamation is challenging enough when it is initiated by Local Government. When it is not necessarily by choice, Local Governments face a double whammy. Research suggests that readiness for change, where employees...
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...
Interesting article on community governance by MDL, based on an overview prepared for the NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel, the Local Government Association of South Australia’s expert panel on the ‘Council of the Future’ and Local...
The National Local Government Workforce Strategy is now available. It covers 8 strategy areas: Improving Workforce Planning and Development Promoting Local Government as a Place-Based Employer of Choice. Retaining and Attracting a Diverse Workforce Creating a...