Victoria: The Place To Be

Dept. for Vic. Communities

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Welcome

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.

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Councils Reforming Business

Councils Reforming Business (CRB) is a $4.7 million Victorian Government funded initiative announced in the 2007-2008 State Budget to support councils to improve services, reduce costs and reduce red tape. Find out more about Councils Reforming Business and Local Government Procurement Training Program.

Release of Annual Community Satisfaction Survey Results for Local Governments 2009

On 1 June 2009, Local Government Victoria (LGV) coordinated the release of participating councils’ annual community satisfaction survey results. Read the Survey Results.

2009 Model Financial Report

The Model Financial Report 2009 is now available to assist local government finance practitioners with the preparation of the year end financial statements and associated notes. This year CPA Australia has worked with LGV to update the Model (Excel document) and provide more detailed guidance. A checklist to assist councils in the preparation of their financial statements can be found at the front of the model financial report. Read the 2009 Model Financial Report.

Measuring Up : linking planning and performance

The new guide MEASURING UP: linking planning & performance provides guidance to councils on how to integrate their accountability framework through key documents required under the Local Government Act. Read the Measuring Up guide.

Councillor Training Program

The Minister for Local Government, Richard Wynne MP, has launched a training program to ensure Victorians enjoy effective, responsive and accountable local government services.
Find out more information about Supporting and Promoting Accountability and Responsibility for Councillors (SPARC).

Other news

Read more Local Government Victoria news.

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