Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek recently announced Mayor McClaren’s appointment which would give her the opportunity to provide advice to the Victorian Government on local government issues.
Cr McClaren said the appointment was very exciting news for Strathbogie Shire and she looked forward to discussing the range of issues impacting local government.
‘‘This appointment to the Local Government Mayoral Advisory Committee is a fantastic opportunity for Strathbogie Shire Council to be engaged at this level, with face-to-face meetings discussing key issues for the sector,’’ Cr McClaren said.
‘‘It is a great opportunity to be a leading voice, not only on issues that are affecting the local government sector, but issues that are pertinent to the Strathbogie shire.
‘‘This will be an opportunity for mayors from around Victoria representing all councils to put our heads together to look at ways to overcome barriers and capitalise on opportunities with the support of the Victorian Government.’’
A diverse group of 14 metropolitan interface, large, small, regional and city council mayors were selected for the panel which will bring a broad range of views, issues and experience to the table.
The minister has appointed a panel which is gender balanced, in line with the Victorian Government’s commitment that no less than 50 per cent of all appointments to government boards be women.
Four meetings are scheduled for this year, the first was held on April 3, and subsequent ones will be held on May 29, July 31 and September 18.
LGMAP’s terms of reference specifies the role for its members to provide high level advice on a range of legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy decisions which impact on local government.
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