The Local Government Amendment (Governance and Integrity) Act 2024 will make a series of amendments to the Local Government Act 2020 (the LG Act 2020) that come into operation following the council elections.
Local Government Victoria (LGV) is seeking feedback on the making of Regulations that will give effect to the reforms in the Act to:
- introduce a Model Councillor Code of Conduct for all 79 councils across the State
- require councillors to undertake annual professional development training
- require mayors and deputy mayors to undertake mayoral training upon being elected to those positions.
Consultations occurred over two stages and were open to anyone.
The first stage of consultation sought input from all stakeholders regarding:
- the scope of the Model Councillor Code of Conduct
- the training syllabus to inform the drafting of the Regulations.
The second stage of consusltation, which sought feedback on the draft items below is now closed:
- Model Councillor Code of Conduct
- Internal Resolution Procedure
- Training Outline for Mandatory Induction Training, Mayoral Training and Professional Development Training.
To find out more please visit the Engage Victoria website.
