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Local Government Victoria works cooperatively with Victoria’s 79 local councils to ensure that Victorians enjoy world class responsive and accountable local government services. Through partnerships with councils and local government associations, Local Government Victoria encourages and supports best practice and continuous development in local governance and local government service delivery to all Victorian communities.

Local Government in Victoria 2008

The Minister for Local Government launched the 2008 Local Government in Victoria Report at the Local Government Ministerial Forum Dinner on 29 April 2009. The Report presents an overview of the performance of local government in Victoria in 2008.

Read the latest Local Government in Victoria report and data.

Electoral Representation Reviews - Consultation

Local Government Victoria has issued a consultation paper (PDF 116 kb) or (Word 166 kb) which considers possible reforms to the Electoral Representation Review process for councils. Electoral Representation Reviews are currently conducted for each municipality every eight years to consider electoral structures and electoral boundaries. Public submissions are invited by 23 December 2009 and an electronic template (Word 110 kb) is provided to assist submissions.

Better Practice Local Laws Guidelines

The consultation draft of the Guidelines for Local Laws Manual is now available for review. LGV encourages feedback on this resource to support Councils in achieving better practice.

Report on Brimbank City Council

The Second Report on the monitoring of the ongoing activities and performance of the Brimbank City Council, was tabled in Parliament on 15 September 2009. Read the Report on Brimbank City Council.

Register of Interests Guide

All Councillors, members of Council special committees and nominated staff must lodge primary and ordinary returns in which they disclose particular private interests that have the potential to become conflicts of interest. Read the Register of Interests Guide.

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Web Site Updates

DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) as changes are being made.

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