- Published:
- Friday 28 March 2025
I have received the final report from the municipal monitors appointed to the Geelong City Council.
I acknowledge the extensive work completed by the monitors Mr Peter Dorling and Mr Mark Davies between April 2024 and December 2024.
I am pleased to see that the findings in the report highlight positive changes in the Council’s performance, while acknowledging areas for further improvement. This includes encouraging the Council to:
Limit its use of Notices of Motion to only those that are calling for an officer report and meet the criteria outlined in the Governance Rules
Review its current Governance Rules once the model rules for the sector have been developed, and
Make changes to improve its long-term financial sustainability.
I thank Mr Dorling and Mr Davies for contributing their expertise and time to this important role.
The report is available at https://www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/216615/Final-Municipal-Monitor-Report-Greater-Geelong-City-Council